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Record of Proceedings

Nampa City Council Meeting – June 15, 2026

Public Meetings — Monday, June 15, 2026
BodyNampa, Idaho
SessionPublic Meetings
DateMonday, June 15, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:18

All right.

0:19

Here we go.

0:21

Thanks again for being here.

0:23

And it's an honor and uh have these good people beside me, especially this lady here that'll keep me hopefully on in tack on task and not making too many mistakes.

0:35

But uh again, I'm honored to have you all here and uh and for this council and for this meeting.

0:41

We're gonna start uh as we always do with a word of prayer and then the pledge and stake president uh Mr.

0:49

Wusterhume.

0:50

If I pronounce that even close, okay.

0:53

So we're gonna stand and we'll have the prayer and the pledge, please.

1:02

Our Father who art in heaven, we love thee so much.

1:08

We come before thee at the beginning of this meeting, recognizing thee, that thou art almighty.

1:22

We're grateful to thee, especially for thy love to us first and foremost through Jesus Christ, that we would have one who is the way, is the truth, is the life.

1:39

So grateful to live in this country, this state, and in a city like ours, that the praise thee.

1:58

So we we take many things for granted.

2:00

We are so grateful to thee.

2:02

We can worship how we may, and to have moral agency, and to have respect and regard one to another.

2:15

We thank thee for these things and recognize that we fall short to ask thee, Father.

2:21

We ask thee for thy help, especially those who lead in our community, first and foremost, moms and dads.

2:31

We pray the parents and the families in this community, especially those who are raising children and youth, this rising generation that we have great responsibility for.

2:43

We pray, Father, that thou would ever bless us to have them on our minds and on our hearts.

2:49

And as a community, Father, we pray that we would we would be together, that we would stand together, that we would work together, especially supporting those we've elected, and the the great work that they do.

3:06

We pray for them tonight, uh, specifically our mayor.

3:10

We pray for him, our council members.

3:16

Tonight will be a productive night.

3:19

Altruism will prevail.

3:22

We will be further unified as a city and as a people because of tonight.

3:27

We pray.

3:29

Humbly, we pray with gratitude, the name of Jesus Christ.

3:34

Amen.

3:37

I pledge allegiance to the United States of America, and to the Republic for which stands.

3:45

One nation, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

3:51

Thanks so very much.

3:52

Appreciate you being here.

3:54

Mayor.

3:55

If I could, just one comment.

3:57

Corey Wolsenhume.

3:59

We also have the great privilege of having him be a principal of one of our high schools at Columbia.

4:04

The Wolsenhumes are a pillar in my opinion of the whole community.

4:08

So I was glad to see him and his good sister Christy here tonight, too.

4:11

So thanks, thanks for for being doing that role.

4:15

That is so important for our young people.

4:17

So thank you, sir.

4:19

I believe it's time for a roll call.

4:21

Is that correct?

4:22

Okay.

4:22

So I'm at Madam Clerk.

4:24

Gog, present.

4:26

Cangula.

4:27

Bills.

4:28

Here.

4:29

Reynolds.

4:30

Rodriguez.

4:31

Here.

4:31

Griffin.

4:32

Here.

4:32

Hi, present, one absent.

4:34

Okay, no proclamations tonight, but I just want to just uh couple sentences.

4:39

This is such a special week for the city of Nampa.

4:43

Snake River Stampede.

4:45

And uh I don't see any of the board members, I don't believe here, but I'm sure they're busy, busy, busy.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Land Use Planning████████████████████████████████32%
Public Safety██████████10%
Transportation Safety████████8%
Public Engagement███████7%
Parks and Recreation███████7%
Procedural██████6%
Personnel Matters██████6%
Technology and Innovation█████5%
Community Engagement████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Nampa City Council Meeting – June 15, 2026

The Nampa City Council met on June 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The meeting included public forums, a presentation from Valley Regional Transit on service changes, staff updates, two public hearings, and numerous action items. Key decisions included approval of a 355-unit subdivision with commercial use restrictions, removal of a comprehensive plan density requirement, and authorization of a drone first-responder program.

Consent Calendar

  • The consent agenda was adopted unanimously. Several items were pulled for discussion: impact fee account balances (Item 16A) and two grant acceptances (Items 19B and 19C). After clarification, all three items were approved.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Melissa Robinson (15 Fifth Street North, Unit 210) proposed holding quarterly district town halls and establishing neighborhood captains to improve civic engagement. Council members noted upcoming town halls and expressed support.
  • Salvador George and Santiago Nino (Carpenters Union) invited the council to the grand opening of a new training center on July 23, 2026, from 4-7 PM. The center will serve 1,600 members, including 400 in Nampa.
  • During the High Line Estates public hearing (limited scope on amenities), three residents spoke. Cheryl Higley (12441 South Abbott Downing Way) and Shelley Montclair (1972 Madison Road) opposed the project, citing inadequate usable green space and density concerns. Jim Blake (1959 Madison Road) questioned whether the proposed open space met code requirements.
  • During the comprehensive plan text amendment hearing, Cheryl Higley asked that the language requiring planned unit developments for densities over 5 du/acre be retained, citing precedent.

Discussion Items

  • Valley Regional Transit (VRT) Presentation: Director Elaine Clegg presented a proposal to reduce Nampa’s budget contribution by 42% while maintaining service. Changes include replacing the current on-demand system with a microtransit/TNC model, eliminating Route 40, and preserving Route 42. The plan is projected to increase ridership by 10.3% (to 34,000 rides in 2027) and cut cost per boarding by nearly half. A public hearing will be held June 22 at the Nampa Civic Center (3:30-7 PM). Councilmembers questioned the feasibility of microtransit-only options and potential private funding from employers.
  • Staff Communications
    • Jordan Trevino Receives Award: The wastewater lab operator of the year award for processing over 30,000 samples annually.
    • Centennial Golf Course Irrigation Update: The $3.8 million project is under budget (original estimate $5.5M) and on schedule for completion by September 30, 2026. Over 125,000 linear feet of pipe and nearly 2,000 irrigation heads are being installed while keeping the course open.
    • Potential Property Exchange with Nampa School District: The school district’s appraisal valued its 43-acre parcel at $6.025 million. Councilmembers expressed concerns about the appraisal being inflated and the desire to retain the historic barn at Rodeo Park. The consensus was not to spend $4,500 on a city appraisal at this time.
    • E-Bike Enforcement Update: Police reported 145 calls related to e-bikes/motorcycles from March to June (66 in May alone). Enforcement focuses on education and warnings, with drones used for tracking repeat offenders. No additional resources were requested, but a CommStat project was initiated.
    • Planning and Zoning/Long-Range Planning: Rodney Ashby reported final plat approvals for Cherry Grove #6 and Middlebury South #1. A comprehensive plan update workshop was held June 8; council input is due by June 18. Councilmember Bills requested removal of “affordable housing” language and specific agency names from the document.
  • Chief of Staff Update: Clay Long outlined his role as strategic advisor, operational leader, and liaison. Reporting structure is through the chief of staff to the mayor. Discussion affirmed that the mayor retains final authority, preserving the strong-mayor system.
  • Downtown Banners: 57 banners designed by Vanessa Jimenez were installed for the America 250 celebration, funded by a grant.

Key Outcomes

  • High Line Estates Subdivision (93.75 acres, 355 units, 1 commercial lot): Approved on a 5-0 vote (Councilmember Jangula absent). The motion included a development agreement prohibiting specified commercial uses (alcohol sales, drug paraphernalia, tattoo shops, etc.) and limiting parking lot expansions. The applicant added bocce ball, pickleball, and picnic amenities.
  • Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (removing PUD requirement for densities >5 du/acre): Approved 3-2 (Councilmembers Gog and Rodriguez opposed). Staff clarified the language was guidance, not code; council retains authority to condition approvals.
  • Drone as First Responder Program: Approved unanimously. The 5-year, $560,000 contract with Motorola/BRINC includes three drones, docking stations at the Harvard Rec Center and Boys & Girls Club, and training. Funded from FY25 budget savings; non-appropriation clause protects future councils.
  • Local Option Registration Fee Resolution: Approved to place a measure on the ballot for Canyon County vehicle registration fees (Idaho Code 40-827).
  • Other Approved Action Items:
    • Tyler Intergov and ERP software subscriptions ($283,239.27 and $232,602.66).
    • Reimbursement agreement with Northwest Pipeline for Eustace Road widening ($241,741).
    • Coyote Springs domestic well contract with Abundant Water Wells ($380,682).
    • Authorization to seek operator for the Nampa Public Shooting Range.
    • Four annexation ordinances passed under suspension of rules: East Canyon Community (0 11th Ave, etc.), Trilogy (2815 N Middleton Rd), Regatta Crossing (0 Eustace Rd), and 1325 Chicago Street.

Meeting Transcript

All right. Here we go. Thanks again for being here. And it's an honor and uh have these good people beside me, especially this lady here that'll keep me hopefully on in tack on task and not making too many mistakes. But uh again, I'm honored to have you all here and uh and for this council and for this meeting. We're gonna start uh as we always do with a word of prayer and then the pledge and stake president uh Mr. Wusterhume. If I pronounce that even close, okay. So we're gonna stand and we'll have the prayer and the pledge, please. Our Father who art in heaven, we love thee so much. We come before thee at the beginning of this meeting, recognizing thee, that thou art almighty. We're grateful to thee, especially for thy love to us first and foremost through Jesus Christ, that we would have one who is the way, is the truth, is the life. So grateful to live in this country, this state, and in a city like ours, that the praise thee. So we we take many things for granted. We are so grateful to thee. We can worship how we may, and to have moral agency, and to have respect and regard one to another. We thank thee for these things and recognize that we fall short to ask thee, Father. We ask thee for thy help, especially those who lead in our community, first and foremost, moms and dads. We pray the parents and the families in this community, especially those who are raising children and youth, this rising generation that we have great responsibility for. We pray, Father, that thou would ever bless us to have them on our minds and on our hearts. And as a community, Father, we pray that we would we would be together, that we would stand together, that we would work together, especially supporting those we've elected, and the the great work that they do. We pray for them tonight, uh, specifically our mayor. We pray for him, our council members. Tonight will be a productive night. Altruism will prevail. We will be further unified as a city and as a people because of tonight. We pray. Humbly, we pray with gratitude, the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the United States of America, and to the Republic for which stands. One nation, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thanks so very much. Appreciate you being here. Mayor. If I could, just one comment. Corey Wolsenhume. We also have the great privilege of having him be a principal of one of our high schools at Columbia. The Wolsenhumes are a pillar in my opinion of the whole community. So I was glad to see him and his good sister Christy here tonight, too. So thanks, thanks for for being doing that role. That is so important for our young people. So thank you, sir. I believe it's time for a roll call. Is that correct? Okay. So I'm at Madam Clerk. Gog, present. Cangula. Bills. Here.

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