FB 08.02.2013

Friday Briefing
To: City Council From: Amanda Brown Date: Friday, August 2nd, 2013 From the Office: The BPD Briefing Notes for the week. The correspondence for the week is attached and has been routed to the appropriate department for response. o Parking o Panhandling and Civil Sidewalks Ordinances. The e-newsletter sent out by Strategies 360 with updates on federal issues. New population estimates from the US Census for 2012. From the Departments: Mayors Office (Michael Zuzel): VRT provided this update on the Boise Bike Share Program. Arts & History (Terri Schorzman): The July Boise 150 report. Public Works (Neal Oldemeyer): Update on miscellaneous improvements to City Hall. Police (Chief Masterson): Boise was listed as one of the 20 safest cities in America. Police (Chief Masterson): Dan Popkey of the Idaho Statesman will be featuring an article on U Visas in this Sundays edition of the paper. BPD has played a pivotal role in the treasure Valley in using this tool to encourage cooperation of non-status immigrants, particularly members of the Hispanic community. Overall I believe it will be a positive reflection on the department and u visa process but it will undoubtedly upset some members who have very different views on how we treat those here without legal status. Please see the attached powerpoint on the details of u-visas including the qualifying crimes and criteria and the police agency role in certifying the application. If you want a more detailed briefing or have questions please feel free to call or email. Claims There were no claims submitted this week.
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Subject: hockeyoak@gmail.com Monday, July 29, 2013 9:33 AM MayorandCouncil Airport
Hello, Whyarethoseloudsingleengineplanesallowedtoflyoverthecityatsuchridiculouslyearly hours?Yesterday,onaSUNDAY,aplaneflewoverat6:15a.m..Today,aplaneflewoverSoutheastBoiseat 5:15a.m.!!ourwholehouseholdwasdisturbedatthishour. GreatthatsomecanaffordtoownaplaneandzipuptoSunValleyorthesorts,butwhyshouldwebe disturbedassuchanearlyhour?TheyshouldbeforcedtoflyfurtherEastbeforeHeadingNorthuntilatleast 8a.m. Thankyou,Ilookforwardtoyourresponse. R.P. SentfromWindowsMail
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: MayorBieter Monday, July 29, 2013 3:51 PM David McFarland-Smith Eva Tate; Doug Holloway; Jerry Pugh; Amanda Brown RE: Williams Park off leash
DearMr.McFarlandSmith, ThankyouforyoursupportandespeciallyforsharingyourviewsregardingtheWilliamsParkoffleashdogpilot program.IhavediscussedyourconcernsandthoseofotherparkneighborswithParksandRecreationDirectorDoug Holloway,andIbelievethatthebestcourseistoallowthepilotprogramtoproceedasplanned. First,itisimportanttounderstandthatthisisonlyapilotprogram.Infact,theParksandRecreationCommissionhas directedParksandRecreationstafftomonitortheprogramonaweeklybasisandtoreportbacktotheCommissionat leastquarterly.AdjustmentswillbemadebytheCommissionasneeded,whichmightevenincludediscontinuingthe program.Theprogramwillbefullyreevaluatedafteroneyear,andshoulditturnoutthatWilliamsParkisnotagood locationforoffleashactivities,theprogramwillend. Second,thispilotprogramisnotbeingimposedontheneighborhoodbyParksandRecreationstafforCityHall.The suggestionthatWilliamsParkbeconsideredfortheoffleashpilotwasmadebyparkneighborswhosignedapetition.A subsequentsurvey,aninformationalmeeting,andapublichearingwereusedtogatheradditionalinput.Iunderstand thatopinionsintheneighborhoodaredividedonthisissue,butitmustbeacknowledgedthatasignificantnumberof residentsoftheareafavoroffleashhoursinthepark.Moreover,ParksandRecreationstaffmadenorecommendation regardingthisproposal;itwastheParksandRecreationCommission,madeupofunpaidcitizenvolunteers,who approvedthepilotonJuly18. Third,onlyaportionofWilliamsParkwillbedesignatedforoffleashpurposesanopenareathatexcludesthe playgroundandsportsfacilitiesandonlyatcertaintimesoftheday.Thisseemslikeareasonablecompromiseto accommodatethewishesofthoseonthevarioussidesofthisquestion. Finally,providingoffleashhoursatWilliamsParkinnowayreleasesdogownersfromkeepingtheirpetsundercontrol atalltimes,pickingupwaste,andgenerallybeingresponsibleneighbors.Theprogramsimplyprovidesadefinedareaat specifictimeswhendogownerscanallowtheirpetsoffleash.Allotherlawsandrulesapply. IbelievethatweneedtogivetheWilliamsParkoffleashpilotprogramachancetoproveitselfonewayortheother, andtotakeactionaccordingly. Sincerely, DavidH.Bieter Mayor
From: David McFarland-Smith [mailto:davidandrew1@msn.com] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 10:10 PM To: MayorBieter
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Cc: David McFarland-Smith Subject: Williams Park off leash
DearMayorBieter, IwouldlikeyoutobeawarethattheCityParksandRecreationhaveincludedWilliamsParkintheiroff leashareapilotprogram.IunderstandyouwillmeetwithDougHollowaysoon,andIwouldlikeyoutoask himaboutthese2points:1)DogsareoffleashinbothanOffleashareaandadogpark,and2)Williams Parks4ironfencingisaliabilitythattheParksDepartmentisoverlooking. Boisehas6otheroffleashareasinneighborhoodparks,andthedogownerswhohavetheirdogsplayfetch, loveit.Dogownerswhowalktheirdogsonleashtolerateit,andhopetheirdogsdontfightandpulltheir ownersdownortanglethemupashashappenedattimes.SportsteamshavesuccessfullyforcedtheParks Dept.tomodifyhours,sothattheycanplay.Butfamilieswithsmallchildrenhavequietlyleft,figuringthat theycandonothingtostopit.TheirvoicesaresilencedbyParksdepartmentpersonnelwhoglossoverthe negativereports,andbyatleastonecouncilmemberwhohasaprodogagenda(ShellyAlder*).WilliamsPark willhavenohoursforfamiliesbeforeorafterschool,andonlymiddayduringthesummer.Itisnotfaironthe faceofit.Letslookattheissues. Intheoffleashareas,theparksdepartmentdoesnotprovidefencing,andsoitrestsontheadjacent house(s)(ifthereareany)toprovidethecontainmentmechanismfortheoffleashdogs.Alltheotheroff leashareasinneighborhoodparks,inBoise,havehomeswith56highchainlink,woodorironfencing,often withsubstantialfoliageasanoiseandvisualbarrier.ThedogparkthatisWilliamsParkisfencedby4high ironfencing(3atcertainpoints).Smalldogscanfitthrough,andablebodydogscanjumpit.Twoofthe entranceshavehomesthatdonthaveanyfencingatall.Myfencewasjumpedseveraltimes;once,thedog toreintotheplaytoysthatmy2yearoldhadbeenplayingwith.Myneighborhasalsohadherfencejumped onmorethanoneoccasion.Once,theironrodsevenimpaledadog. Inthe4dogparksinBoise,theParksDept.doesincludefencing.Theyincludecyclonefencingwithdouble gatestoallowfamiliestoplayoutsidethefencedoffleashareawithoutfear.Notethisimportantpoint:the ParksDept.hasspenttaxpayersmoneytoinstallfencingforthesolepurposeofsegregatingthedogactivity fromhumanactivity,butnotatWilliamsPark. TheParksDept.feelsthereisadifferencebetweenanoffleashareaandadogpark,butthisispurely semantic.Theyarethesame,exceptthattheparksdepartment,inone,providesacyclonefencewithdouble gatedentry.Note,inboth,thereisstrongwordingcautioningfamiliestokeeptoddlersout,andyoung childreninclosecontroltopreventinjurybytheoffleashdogs. Thus,whenafamilyentersWilliamsParkbeforeorafterschool,theyareenteringwhatisbasicallyalarge dogpark.Itis,asifbysettingfootintheopengrassarea,theyhavejuststeppedthroughthedoublegatesof anyotherdogpark.AndthisveryactofenteringonesownparkisstronglydiscouragedbytheParksDept. itself.Sohowisitthattheythinkweashumanswithoursmallchildrenareexpectedtoshareintheparkas theyadvancedatthemeeting? Addingtothis,thehistoryofourfencesbeingjumpedmultipletimesand,onedogbeingimpaledthatIknow of;itisborderingonnegligence.TheParksDept.needstomakeareasonableefforttoprovideforthesafety ofthepublic.
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NotonlydoestheParksDept.have4designateddogparks,allwiththeappropriatefencing;butBoiseis designing3additionalparks,allincludingdogareasthatwillbefencedaswell.So,itappearstheParksDept. understandstheneedforthefencing,yetstillwantstoprovidemoreroomforthedogsintheseoffLeash areas.Whatisafamilytodo? AtWilliamsPark,thereisonlyoneentrancethatdoesnotinterferewiththedogs.Thatentranceisonthe othersideoftheparkfrommyhome,muchoftheneighborhoodandatleastonedaycamp.Theownermust nowwalkherkidsanadditionalmiletoaccessthedogfreeentrance.Eveniftheownerwasfinewithherown childrennearstrangedogs,shecannotriskitwithherclientschildren.Itisironic,thatthisallstartedwitha fewdogownerswhodidnotwanttodrivethemiletoManitouparksad,really. Wesentpicturesofthefencingtothecitycouncilalongwithpowerpointpresentations,supporting documentation,andreportsfromtheexpertstohelpthecouncilseetheissues.Thoughweweregivenonly3 minutestospeak,wehadenoughsupporttoprovideoveranhouroftestimony.Ipersonallyspokeofthe homesthatabutalltheotherparksandthefactthattheirfencingisverydifferent.Ispokeofthe recommendationsofexpertswithregardtofencingandlocationofoffleashareas.Andaftermorethanan hour,oneofthefewquestionsthatwasaskedoftheParksDept.representative,wasnotwhatarethefences like?but:dotheotheroffleashareasinBoisehavehousesthatabuttheirparktoo.Iwasdumbfounded. Itisinfuriatingtohavegonethroughsucheffortstobeignored.ThePresidentdidntevenknowtherewasa videotestimonywehadsubmitted.Honestly,itisasiftherewasanefforttohidethematerialfromthe council. WhenyoulookatthefewslidesthatIsubmitted,isitnotcleartoyoualmostinstantaneouslythatthereare homesthatabuttheotherparks?Isitnotobviousthatthecouncilmadelittletonoefforttounderstandthis basicissue.ThecouncilevenneededtheParksDept.toreview,forthem,theirownrecommendationsfor familiesduringtheoffleashperiod.IalsoincludedthesesothatyoucanseetheenvironmenttheParksDept. wantstocreateinourneighborhoodpark. EvenifyouwereOKwithexcludingfamiliesfromtheirneighborhoodparks(whichIdontthinkyouare),the fencingisthesingleattributeofWilliamsParkthatmakesitunsuitableasanoffleasharea. Iunderstandthatitisapilotprogram.Butwealreadyknowthecontainmentmechanismforthisactivityis notonlyinsufficientgiventheexpertopinionsandtheParksDept.ownadmissionthattheyusebetterfencing fortheirdogparks;butwealreadyhavetheevidenceofitsfailure(impaleddog,destroyedtoys).Please dontwaitforanotherinjurytooccurbeforerealizingwhatotherexpertsinthefieldofcityplanninganddog behavioralreadytellus. Idontknowwhatyoucandoasmayor.Youcanseethefailureatthecitycouncillevel.Iamaskingthatyou thinkabouttheprocessanddotherightthing.Iwantmyfamilytohaveaccesstothepark.Atleast,Iwould liketofeelthatmybackyardissafe.TheParksDepartmentisabouttotakethataway.Iwouldbehappyto comeanytime.Thisisimportant,andIwouldliketodoanythingtoavoidfurtheraction. Yoursupportiveconstituent, DavidMcFarlandSmith 1938SLondonerWay,BoiseID83706
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(208)3880811 ShellyAlderisoneoftheprincipleauthorsforBoiseDogsOppressed (http://thepeoplespark.blogspot.com/)
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: MayorBieter Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:01 AM John W Eva Tate; Amanda Brown RE: Most Livable City
DearMr.Weber, Thankyouforcontactingmyoffice.Youarecorrect:IdaholagsonEVinfrastructure,aswedoonsomanyalternative andrenewableenergyinitiatives. Regrettably,theStateofIdahotendsnottoplaceahighpriorityontheseprograms,andtheCityofBoiseislimitedin bothitsresourcesanditsauthoritytofillthegap.IagreethatlibrariesofferapromisingopportunityforsitingEV chargingstations,butatthemomentthefinancingtoinstallsuchfacilitiesisessentiallynonexistent. ImpleasedthattheBoiseValleydoescurrentlyhavetwoprivateEVchargingstations:oneatDennisDillonNissan,8727 FairviewAve.,andanotherattheElectricalTrainingCenter,121E.34thSt.inGardenCity. OurPublicWorksstaffisconstantlylookingforprivatesectorpartnersandgrantopportunitiestoexpandthesetypesof facilities,soletshopewellseemoreoftheminthenearfuture. Sincerely, DavidH.Bieter Mayor
From: John W [mailto:js_weber@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 4:49 PM To: MayorBieter; CityCouncil Subject: Most Livable City
DearMayorBieterandtheCityCouncil, IwasthinkingtohelpBoisebecomethe"MostLivableCity"weneedtoimprovetheairquality.Onewayto improvetheairqualityistogetmorepeopleoutofgasoline/dieselpoweredvehiclesandgetthemtowalk, bike,bus,ordriveanelectricvehicle.CitylibrarieswouldmakegreatplacestohaveacoupleofEVcharging stations.CoveredsolarEVchargingstationswouldbeevenbetter.Itseemsthecityisbehindinthisarea. Boisewouldbeagreatplacetoconnectwiththeotherelectrichighways http://westcoastgreenhighway.com/electrichighway.htmandhttp://suncountryhighway.ca/. Thanksforyourconsideration, JohnWeber
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: John W <js_weber@hotmail.com> Wednesday, July 31, 2013 6:41 PM MayorBieter Eva Tate; Amanda Brown RE: Most Livable City
DearMayorBieter, Thankyoufortakingthetimetorespondtomyemail.Idounderstandthestateisabout10yearsbehindthe restofthecountryregardingmanythings.ThatiswhyIbelievethecityisthebestplaceforpositiveaction.I willlookforwardtomoregoodthingstocomefromthePublicWorksdept. IstoppedbytheUsticklibrarytonightafterwork.Theyhave3parkingspacesthathavesignsinfrontofthem thatsay"Fuelefficientvehicleparking".ParkedtherewasaSuburban,aJeepSUV,andanExplorer.Hmmm,I amthinkingitwouldbeveryinexpensivetoatleastreplacethesesignswith"Pluginvehicleparkingonly"to prepareforthefuture.Alsothenewsignswouldbelessvaguethan"fuelefficient". Thankyou, JohnWeber PS
Boulder,Colo.,setstargettocutcarbonemissions 80%by2050
Published:Wednesday,July31,2013 Boulder,Colo.,isadoptinganewgoaltodecreasecarbonemissions80percentby2050. ThesamegoalwaspreviouslyimplementedbyPortland,Ore.Itisan"unprecedentedlevelofaction," accordingtoastaffmemofromBoulder'sCityCouncil. Residentswillhavetoreducetheirelectricityusebyaquarterby2020andinhalfby2030tomeetthegoal. Theywillalsohavetoreducetheircommutebycarfromanaverageof20milesadayin2013tolessthan4 milesin2050. RogerPielkeJr.,oftheUniversityofColorado'sCenterforScienceandTechnologyPolicyResearch,saidthe initiativewaslessarealisticgoalthananexpressionofvalues."Howmucheffort,cost,politicalcapital,etc., doesBoulderwishtodeploytodemonstrateitscommitmenttoanethicalposition?"heasked. YetBoulder'sofficialssaytheyareseriousaboutthegoal. "Weknowthisisthedirectionthatlargerhumansocietyhastotake,orwe'recooked,"saidBrettKenCairn,a seniorenvironmentalplannerforthecity. "It'sthecommunitiesthattakeearlyactionthataregoingtobesocial,economicandenvironmentalleaders" (EricaMeltzer,DenverPost,July29).CJ
From:Mayor@cityofboise.org To:js_weber@hotmail.com CC:ETate@cityofboise.org;ABrown@cityofboise.org Subject:RE:MostLivableCity Date:Tue,30Jul201316:00:39+0000

DearMr.Weber, Thankyouforcontactingmyoffice.Youarecorrect:IdaholagsonEVinfrastructure,aswedoonsomanyalternative andrenewableenergyinitiatives. Regrettably,theStateofIdahotendsnottoplaceahighpriorityontheseprograms,andtheCityofBoiseislimitedin bothitsresourcesanditsauthoritytofillthegap.IagreethatlibrariesofferapromisingopportunityforsitingEV chargingstations,butatthemomentthefinancingtoinstallsuchfacilitiesisessentiallynonexistent. ImpleasedthattheBoiseValleydoescurrentlyhavetwoprivateEVchargingstations:oneatDennisDillonNissan,8727 FairviewAve.,andanotherattheElectricalTrainingCenter,121E.34thSt.inGardenCity. OurPublicWorksstaffisconstantlylookingforprivatesectorpartnersandgrantopportunitiestoexpandthesetypesof facilities,soletshopewellseemoreoftheminthenearfuture. Sincerely, DavidH.Bieter Mayor
From: John W [mailto:js_weber@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 21, 2013 4:49 PM To: MayorBieter; CityCouncil Subject: Most Livable City
DearMayorBieterandtheCityCouncil, IwasthinkingtohelpBoisebecomethe"MostLivableCity"weneedtoimprovetheairquality.Onewayto improvetheairqualityistogetmorepeopleoutofgasoline/dieselpoweredvehiclesandgetthemtowalk, bike,bus,ordriveanelectricvehicle.CitylibrarieswouldmakegreatplacestohaveacoupleofEVcharging stations.CoveredsolarEVchargingstationswouldbeevenbetter.Itseemsthecityisbehindinthisarea. Boisewouldbeagreatplacetoconnectwiththeotherelectrichighways http://westcoastgreenhighway.com/electrichighway.htmandhttp://suncountryhighway.ca/. Thanksforyourconsideration, JohnWeber
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Paul <paulhere@mindspring.com> Friday, July 26, 2013 9:53 AM MayorBieter parking meters Follow up Flagged
You people have created a mess. You don't need to spend more money on parking meters. There isn't anything wrong with the system the way it works. It is all about you getting more revenue. So what if a person stays an extra 5 minutes on someone else's quarter? In the big scheme of things it really doesn't matter. As for Saturday, that will just insure I don't come downtown. It is pleasant to go to the Saturday market and not worry about meters. What is the big deal. It must be about revenue, but when you consider that you will have to have people walking the streets passing out tickets on Saturdays, your human resource costs may well outweigh the revenue gained. The entire thing is a joke. Leave the parking meters alone. They are fine the way they are although still onerous in their own way. Paul Martin 116 E Provident Drive Boise 83706 phone: 336-0223
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Chip Browndyke <cbrowndyke@msn.com> Tuesday, July 30, 2013 4:13 PM MayorBieter Against Parking Changes Follow up Flagged
Hello, Pleasedonotincreasetimeto8pmforfreeparkingPleasedonotstartchargingonSaturdaysPleasedonotincreasethe feesPleasedonotwastemoneyonnewmeters Iliveclosetodowntownandwantittostayvibrant.ThisisNOTtherightwaytodoit.Itisnotevenaworthyideato consider.WhatishappeningisthatBoiseisgainingaBADREPUTATIONforbeingpredatoryonpeople.I'mconstantly watchingmywatchforfearthebiketicketpeoplearegoingtonailforbeingtwominuteslatetothemeter. Please,please,pleasereconsideryourpossibleactions! ChipBrowndyke Boiseresident 1924S.TolukaWay
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dana-pc <danak328@yahoo.com> Wednesday, July 31, 2013 6:15 PM MayorandCouncil danak328@yahoo.com Downtown parking? Revenue? Public Safety
Iwasatameetingdowntowntoday,whichbroughttomindonemorereasonthisdowntownparkingmeterideaisone moreblowtogeneratingcommercialtrafficdowntown. Iparkednearthecoffeeshopwheremymeetingwas.Gotmy20freeminutes.Conductedmybusinessandstarted puttingmoremoneyinsothatIcouldgotoacoupleofshops.ThisremindedmeofallthemeetingsIattenddowntown incoffeeshopsandrestaurantswheremanyofusgetanhouroftimetohaveourmeeting,thengoplugthemeters becausethemeetingrunsover15minutesorwedecidetogoontosupportoneofthefewremainingretailshopsinthe downtownarea.Ihadvisionsoffiveofushavingtoplay"musicalparkingspaces"aswetradedspotssowecouldjust givethedowntownmerchantssomebusiness.WhichleadsmetoaskwhytheBoiseCitygovernmenthasbeenworking overtimetodrivebothmerchantsandshoppersoutofdowntown.Itismindbogglingthatthereseemstobenoplanfor howtodevelop,ratherthanconstrain,thethingsthatmakeadowntownareahumduringtheday,ratherthanjustat night. Ifyouwanttokilldowntownbusiness,you'reontherighttrack.Ifyou'remotivationisrevenue,howaboutspending themoneyinsteadonthedevicesthatphotographvehiclesrunningredlights.You'dbringinmuchmoremoneyand provideapublicsafetyservice. Onatriphomeoneeveninglastweek,Iwentthroughapproximately9intersectionswithstoplights.Carsranredlights atthreeofthose.Notlightsthatwerechangingastheywereintheintersectionorevenlightsthathadjustchangedand theymisjudgedwhentheiryellowlightwouldturn.Thelightshadbeenredintheirdirectionforlongenoughforacar tohavestartedfromourtrafficstream.Atnoontoday,IwasatMacMillanandFranklinandfouryesfourpairsofcars wentthrougharedlightsequentiallyturningontoMacMillan.IdriveParkcentereveryday.Trafficthereroutinelyruns 55andcarsrunredlightsalmostalways. Idon'tknowwhatyourfocusis,butwouldsuggestthatattentioncouldbemovedtotraffictoproduceamuchmore positiveeffectforthecommunity.Itwould'ttakemuchtoproduceamajorimprovementinsafetyandrevenue.Anda boostinthepublic'sperceptionofyourgovernance,perhaps. Thanksforconsideringmycomments.
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Subject: Karlee May <kmay@downtownboise.org> Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:29 PM MayorandCouncil Parking Feedback
FYI KarleeMay DBAMemberServices

From: Terri Franks-Smith [mailto:tfranks@house.idaho.gov] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:26 PM To: Karlee May Subject: RE: AUGUST SALES! downtown boise shopping
ThestoresindowntownBoiseshouldbegenuinelyconcernedfortheireconomichealthiftheBoiseCityCouncilprevails initsproposedchangestodowntownparkingrules.Increasingparkingfees,lengtheninghoursofenforcement, eliminatingreuseofparkingminutes..Theysaythatthesethingsarenotaboutrevenuebutaboutfreeingupparking spacesbuttheyallwillincreaserevenue. ThebottomlineisthatifyoumakeparkingdowntownDIFFICULTenoughandUNFRIENDLYenough.peoplewillnot comeanymore.Iwillbeone.WelcometodowntownBoise.comeshopanddinewithus.wehavethecrappiest parkingrestrictionsofallbutcomeanyway
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Subject: Karlee May <kmay@downtownboise.org> Monday, July 29, 2013 10:45 AM MayorandCouncil FW: DowntownBoise.org Website Contact_Us Message
FYI KarleeMay DBAMemberServices NAME:JJ PHONE: EMAIL:jjmalone96@gmail.com<mailto:jjmalone96@gmail.com> COMMENTS: encourageyoutoopposethenewcityparkingmeterchanges.Idonotliveneardowntown,butIlovetodrivedown there,park,walkaroundandshop,eatanddrink.Iusuallytimemyvisitsafter6pmandonweekendswhenmetersare free.IftheproposedchangespassIwillnotcomeasnearlyasoften.Iworryabouthowthesechangeswillimpactthe vibrancyofdowntown.ItisnotcleartomewhythesechangesareagoodideaotherthanmorerevenueforBoiseand CCDC
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Subject: Karlee May <kmay@downtownboise.org> Monday, July 29, 2013 10:44 AM MayorandCouncil FW: DowntownBoise.org Website Contact_Us Message
FYI KarleeMay DBAMemberServices Date:07/23/2013 Time:12:20:25PM NAME:TaylorHunt PHONE:208.387.7812 EMAIL:lortay78@gmail.com<mailto:lortay78@gmail.com> COMMENTS: Hello,I'msittinginthehearingonparkingrightnow,butIgotherelate,anddidn'tgetanopportunitytosignupto testify.IliveonTenthandMain.I'mveryconcernedabouttheretailoutletsinmybuildingforthesamereasonIam concernedaboutmyresidence.Ican'tevenhaveapartyatmyownhomebecauseIcan'tconvinceanyonetoparkinthe street.I'mwonderingifanyoneisadvocatingforhomeownersinthedowntowncore.
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Subject: Beverly Fransen <b_fransen@hotmail.com> Sunday, July 28, 2013 9:30 PM MayorandCouncil Parking Meters
GoodDay!` Firstofall,Ivote! SecondIamnothappywiththenewparkingmeterproposal.Rightnow,Ioftendrivethe10minutedrive todowntown,andIreallywon'tdoitifyouraisethecost.Oh,andIdonotliveclosetoabusstop.IfIdid,I wouldusethebus. Afewmonthsago,afriendandIparkeddowntowninagarage,wentshopping,andjust"moused"around downtown.Wethenmetfriendsfordinner.Theparkinggaragechargewas$12.Now,Iamaseniorona fixedincome,sothiswasalittlesteep.Nexttime,Iparked,fedthemeteruntil6:00. Whenwillyoudoawaywiththefirsthourfreeintheparkinggarages?Iamsurethatyouareconsideringit. For4yearsIhavebeenamemberofthe"ReadingsandConversation"seriesheldattheEgyptianTheater.I didnotrenewforthisyear.Ididnowwanttopay$69forparkinginthegarage,andIfoundthatIwas parkingandwalking5/6blockstoattend.Itisquitedarkat9:00inthewinter,andalthoughnothingever happened,Ijustdecideditwasnotworthit. IknowthatIamnotaloneinthis.Ratesalwaysgoup,andin2/3years,youwillbeaskingforanotherparking rateraise.Itcosts$20plustoparkinSanFranciscoforafewhours,soIguessthatiswhatyouwantforBoise.

Maybeyouwanta"ghosttown"inBoise,andIfeelsorryforanybusinesseslocateddownthere,asit willonlybecomemoredifficult. Maybeyouthinktheelectorateissostupidthattheyreallybelieveyouarenotdoingthisformore income? Maybeyouwantjustthosewhodon'tmindpaying$12+foranightonthetown. Maybeyoujustdon'tcare! Maybeyoudon'twanttobereelectednextelectionbecauseifyoucontinuethis,Iwillnotvoteforan incumbent,andrightnowIhavenothingagainstanyofyou.
BeverlyFransen
Don't forget the flowers!
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: fmira@q.com Wednesday, July 31, 2013 3:12 PM MayorBieter panhandler's Follow up Flagged
Please pass the 2 ordinances re: panhandling...it is disgusting to see these people sprawled all over the sidewalks and begging at a legitimate business---- and, I shouldn't have to put up with this annoyance..
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Amy Vecchione <amyvecchione@gmail.com> Monday, July 29, 2013 2:20 PM MayorBieter New Street Ordinances: My Input US Interagency Council on Homelessness Searching Out Solutions March2012.pdf Follow up Flagged
Mayor Bieter, As a resident of the City of Boise I am writing to you today to declare my opposition to the "City Sidewalks Ordinance" and the "Aggressive Solitication Ordinance" (http://mayor.cityofboise.org/newsreleases/2013/05/city-council-to-consider-ordinances-to-curb-panhandling-and-other-sidewalk-issues/). Below I summarize current literature on the topic, and would also like you to know that I believe that panhandling that is violent and/or disturbing is already covered under numerous other laws and also that I do not want to live in a city that criminalizes survival. A review of the current scholarship on anti-panhandling shows: 1. Criminalizing means of survival means that those individuals who are having a difficult time getting stabilized are only further destabilized by being punished for trying to eke out a means of survival; 2. The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (see attached) in a report called Searching Out Solutions identifies many alternative solutions which have been more productive at collaborating to find a solution together; 3. These solutions "have been effective in reducing and preventing homelessness in several cities around the country" and that they "can be relatively inexpensive to implement, result in overall cost-savings, and have a lasting positive impact on the quality of life for individuals experiencing homelessness and the larger community." 4. One of those solutions is http://streetsteam.org/our-work-first-model-for-ending-homelessness ; 5. Many research articles point out that anti-panhandling laws are ineffective and merely made the homeless relocate to areas without a police presence, neighborhoods that were not accustomed to such issues, and therefore result in bigger problems; 6. Anti-panhandling laws violate the First Amendment rights of specific classes of people, in this case homeless people; 7. Arguments against panhandling fail to acknowledge the "deep rooted associations among race, poverty, and homeless" and the laws do not actual address the issue at hand; 8. Creating laws such as this add "social distance" between one member of a city and another which has a negative impact on community building (Goldstein, The Limits of the Law, 1993). My final two cents: I lived in a city that enacted laws such as these and what I saw happen was bloody, messy, and disgusting and in the end caused me to leave that city. In my strong opinion it ruined the social fabric and community that the area had come to mean to me. I strongly advocate against a better solution. Best, Amy Vecchione
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5056 W. Harbourview Drive Boise, Idaho 83703 (208) 219 2722
Amanda Brown
From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Bill Roscoe <revbill@boiserm.org> Wednesday, July 31, 2013 10:36 AM MayorBieter FW: Proposed ordinance Follow up Flagged
To:MayorDaveBieter&BoiseCityCouncil Subject:Proposedordinance MayorBieterandCityCouncil, AsthedirectoroftheBoiseRescueMissionIwanttogiveyoumysupportfortheproposedCityOrdinanceregarding aggressivepanhandlinginBoise. Myreasonsforsupportingtheordinanceare:
PeoplevisitingordoingbusinessinBoiseshouldnotbesubjectedtostrangerspleadingformoney.Someofthe panhandlersareaggressive,eventhreateningandbelittlingpeoplewhorefusetheirrequest.Someare intoxicatedorexhibitsymptomsofuntreatedmentalillness,presentingaperceivedrisktopassersby. Likewise,businessownersinBoiseshouldnothavetoconfrontpanhandlershustlingtheircustomersattheir door.Theinvestmentandhardworkofthebusinessownershouldnotbediminishedbythepresenceofpan handlersoutsidetheirdoors. Somepeople,particularlytheelderlyandsinglewomenwiththeirchild/childrenwiththem,areveryintimidated byapanhandlersteppingtowardsthemwithasignortheirhandoutorboth.Peopleshouldnotbeafraidto walkdowntown. Therearemany,manyplaceswhereapersoncangotositorlaydowninBoise,sothepublicwalkwaysshould notbetheirbedroom.Furthermore,anyhomelesspersonwithaphysicaldisability,motherswithinfant children,frailelderly,orthosesufferingachronicillnessarewelcometostayonthepropertyoftherescue missionprovidedthattheyagreetofollowMissionpolicies.(Thosepoliciesareonlyrelatedtoconduct,safety andchildcare) TheCityofBoiseisblessedwiththreefacilitiesservinghomelesspeople,(RiverofLifeMission,CityLightHome forWomenandChildrenandtheSanctuary)allofwhichdotheirverybesttoprovidefortheneedsofhomeless people,andinthecaseoftherescuemission,offertangible,successfulprogramsassistingpeopletoovercome homelessness.Theseincludethreemealsservedeverydaytoallcomers,homelessornot,safeshelter,showers andclothing.Thenecessitiesoflifeareprovided,sonopersonshouldbelegitimatelyinneedoffood,shelteror clothing.Therescuemissionsjobpreparednessandaccountabilityprogramshaveassistedover400peopleper yearforthepastthreeyearstobeabletoleavetheshelterforindependentorsupportive/sharedliving. TheCityofBoiseisalsoblessedwithaVeteransAdministrationthatnotonlyprovidesexcellentservicesto Veterans,butisproactiveinreachingouttohomelessVeterans.Boiseisalsoblessedwithanetworkofservice providerswhocollaboratetoservehomelessandatriskVeterans.
IsincerelyappreciateandsupporttheConstitutionoftheUnitedStates,andwhilenotanattorney,Idonotseeanything intheproposedordinancethatwouldbeaviolationofanycitizenscivilrights.Asweconsidertherightsofcitizens,the rightsofthecitizenbusinessowner,thepersonattemptingtoconductcommerceandvisitorstoourCityhavetobeas wellguardedastherightsofthehomelesspersonorthepanhandler. Sincerely, Rev.BillRoscoe

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From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Alden Dale <adale@balihoo.com> Wednesday, July 31, 2013 4:04 PM MayorBieter Panhandling ordinances, from an ex-Californian Follow up Flagged
Mr. Mayor, I was unable to make last night's public hearing concerning the proposed panhandling ordinances, but I wanted to get an opportunity to share some of my experiences and thoughts. My wife and I moved from southern California last summer, where I had lived for years, in the town of Ventura. Panhandling has made the downtown area of Ventura unsafe and very unpleasant late at night. Many storefronts in the once flourishing downtown area were for lease since no one wanted to walk around there. "Just saying 'No'" isn't an answer when you have to do it 4-5 time in a single block. Saying "No" isn't fun, I don't like it, and it made me just shopping and walking around areas where I was forced to do that. When we moved to Boise we were pleasantly surprised how fun and safe it seemed in the downtown area. We have a 14 month old daughter, and we feel comfortable letting her walk a bit on her own when we are out. While I know that most of the people that showed up to the town-hall meeting expressed opposition to these laws, I think you would be misguided to assume that reflected anything other than a noisy minority. I feel like support for the handicapped and disabled through private charity (and even government programs) is far superior to panhandling. Programs like that attempt to help people out of that stage in life through accountability and assistance, not cash that will mostly end up funding the next high. Please, keep Boise a place that is fun to walk around. Keep Boise a safe place for my daughter to run around in and have fun. Help the homeless by not enabling the self-destructive tendencies that so often result from panhandling. I fully support the passage of these proposals to help curb these destructive habits. Thank you for your time, Alden Dale
PhoneCall August1st Nonamegiven Opposesthesitandlieordinancesbecausetheycriminalizehomelessnessanddonotgettothe underlyingrootoftheproblem.
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Marc Schlegel <schlegel@qwestoffice.net> Wednesday, July 31, 2013 1:11 PM Amanda Brown Civil Sidewalk Ordinance
July 31, 2013 Council President Maryanne Jordan and members of the Boise City Council: Regarding the proposed Civil Sidewalk Ordinance. My name is Marc Schlegel, resident of Boise (525 Warm Springs Ave, 83712). I am pastor of Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship in the Hyde Park neighborhood (1520 N. 12th Street, 83702), a congregation of about eighty members. It is my view that this is an unjust law that targets some of the most vulnerable in our community. It is a law that seeks to protect business first and foremost. In listening to the public testimony given at the July 30 council meeting, there was an overwhelming majority of Boise residents who spoke against the passing of this law. Those who spoke in favor of the law were certainly the minority of voices, though they were often representatives of the business community. I hope that the City Council will not simply favor the voice of those who own businesses and property over the overwhelming majority of regular citizens speaking against the law. While I am confident that the City Council members have the best interest of Boise in mind, I in no way believe this is in Boises best interest. I can see why it may seem that this will be good for Boise and the business community, but there is so much more to Boise than just this one narrow area. This is a short-sighted law that seeks only to put the smallest band-aid on a problem that needs serious medical attention. This is a law with many unintended consequences for the city, the police force, and certainly for those who find themselves without employment or a place to call home. What I find disappointing about this ordinance is its utter lack of creativity. Like so many things in our country and culture, rather than trying to work at innovative solutions to a difficult problem, we simply criminalize the activity. This ordinance simply looks at some of the surface problems of chronic homelessness in our community and does not look at trying to meet any of the deeper, root causes. We need to invest more time and resources into the deeper causes of homelessness, of finding permanent and affordable housing solutions for those living on the streets, in resident hotels, or staying in shelters. What our homeless and unemployed Boise residents do not need is another fine to pay, to feel more paranoid that the city police are unfairly targeting them, or to have such a violation be on their criminal record. I hope to work with the Council and Mayor on innovative and creative solutions in the future. Thank-you for your service to our community and your attention to my email, -Marc Schlegel Pastor, Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship
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From: Sent: To: Subject: Pamela Rebolo <prebolo@yahoo.com> Wednesday, July 31, 2013 12:18 PM Amanda Brown Ordinance Discussion Opinion
I agree with the Boise businesses that having panhandlers and homeless downtown does not leave a good impression on what your citizens call a beautiful, clean city. I work on 8th Street and watch the homeless everyday, either laying on a bench in front of our highrise or sittng on the sidewalks. Some, who your city officials would probably call the music vendor (can't recall the correct term - the ones who think they are musicians), are a nuisance. If they are to be considered musical talent trying to make a living then they should be able to play a song, not just bang on a drum or play one musical note. These musicians and homeless are dirty and unappreciative. This is just my opinion of what I see. Now, in my heart, I feel differently and am always one to donate to someone in need, but I don't believe these people are in need, I think they are most likely just trying to rip people off for money. It doesn't help that your supposedly "clean" city, allows for tattoo parlors to be located downtown which attracts many of these young unbathed adults. On another note, having worked for Family & Children Services, the staff is aware of the so called "panhandlers" who are stationed around town, who are actually not broke, who are on services and have had their children removed from their homes, yet, their signs state "father of two" or "homeless mother". While that may be true, technically, it is not. Another instance of their untruth to the public, thus my reason for not really feeling sorry for these people. Thank you for your time and attention concerning this matter.
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Politico 07/31/2013 Climate change isnt an environmental problem its an economic problem, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said Tuesday. McCarthy doubled down on President Barack Obamas call for broad climate regulations in tandem with economic growth, making that the theme of her first speech since she was confirmed two weeks ago. FULL ARTICLE Late senator takes center stage at toxic chemicals hearing By Julian Hattem The Hill 07/31/2013 Senators on both sides of the aisle repeatedly invoked the name of late Sen. Frank Lautenberg (DN.J.) on Wednesday to push for a reform to the nations toxic chemical laws. Lautenberg, who passed away in June from complications of viral pneumonia at the age of 89, was a champion of reforming the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which is widely considered to be in need of repair. FULL ARTICLE House Awaits Senate Energy-Efficiency Efforts By Amy Harder The National Journal 07/30/2013 The Senates passage of an energy-efficiency bill, when or whether it happens, is a key trigger in prodding the House to begin an earnest debate on the policy. Were awaiting Senate action because that will give us some wind at our back, said Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., who along with Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., is cosponsoring an energyefficiency bill comparable to what the Senate may begin considering this week. If the Senate acts, it will be a big boost for us over here. FULL ARTICLE Sens. Landrieu, Hoeven to float Keystone XL resolution By Zack Colman The Hill 07/31/2013 Sens. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) will introduce a resolution Wednesday that says building the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline is in the national interest and that President Obama should approve it, according to a news report.
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Its just another measure designed to put pressure on the administration to approve the project," Hoeven told North Dakota's The Dickinson Press. FULL ARTICLE
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By Russell Berman and Erik Wasson The Hill 07/31/2013 Long-running Republican tensions over the Ryan budgets deep spending cuts boiled over Wednesday as the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee accused his party of being unable to support them. In a blistering statement, Chairman Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) said he was extremely disappointed with his leaderships decision to pull the Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) spending bill from the floor. FULL ARTICLE

Bipartisan Senate meeting set for Thursday By Burgess Everrett Politico 08/01/2013 The Senate will hold another bipartisan caucus meeting on Thursday afternoon before heading home for five weeks of summer recess. Mississippi Republican Roger Wicker is driving force behind this meeting and was a key figure in the all-senators conference two weeks ago that elicited enough bipartisan vibes to avoid a rules change via a majority vote, known as the nuclear option, and move a slate of President Barack Obamas nominees to confirmation. FULL ARTICLE Senate panel to consider media shield law after leak investigation By The Associated Press for the Washington Post 08/01/2013 WASHINGTON The Senate is pressing ahead on legislation to protect reporters and the news media, toughening rules on subpoenaing phone records and requiring advanced notice of requests for information. The Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday to begin considering legislation sponsored by Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., a key proponent of a federal media shield law who was unsuccessful four years ago. The panel is expected to begin work on the measure it has yet to draw sponsors or opponents but final action on the 21-page bill is likely after Congress August recess. FULL ARTICLE Senate confirms ATF director for first time since 2006 By Sari Horwitz
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The Washington Post 07/31/2013 The Senate on Wednesday confirmed a director to head the agency that regulates firearms and investigates gun and explosives crimes, ending an extraordinary seven-year run in which the agency has been without a permanent, full-time leader. By confirming B. Todd Jones, the U.S. attorney for Minnesota and the acting part-time director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives by a vote of 53 to 42, Congress provided the Obama administration with a rare victory in its efforts to advance sweeping gun proposals. None of President Obamas other legislative initiatives survived the congressional debate that followed the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., in December. FULL ARTICLE Democrats Using Voting Rights Issues to Protect Senate Majority By Beth Reinhard The National Journal 08/01/2013 Without President Obama's name on the ballot, Democrats and civil rights leaders increasingly view voting rights as a rallying cry that could boost minority participation in key midterm Senate races in 2014. Facing a challenging election landscape in which African-American and Hispanic turnout typically dips, Democrats are seizing on Republican attempts to pass voter identification laws and the Supreme Court's ruling that Congress rewrite the landmark law protecting minority voting rights. Attorney General Eric Holder is suing the state of Texas to continue monitoring its electoral laws and districts. Civil rights leaders, who met with Holder and President Obama at the White House on Monday, are launching a massive voter registration drive next month to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington. FULL ARTICLE Boehners Passive-Aggressive Style Heightens Risk of Government Shutdown By Norm Ornstein The National Journal 07/31/2013 Reader Stephen Herbits sent me a striking Robert's quotenot by Chief Justice John Roberts but Henry Robert, who produced one of the most consequential books of the 19th century, Roberts Rules of Order, which has shaped how countless organizations, not to mention every meaningful legislature, have set up and organized themselves to operate rationally, reasonably, and fairly. In his original tome from the mid-1800s, Robert wrote: Where there is radical difference of opinion in an organization, one side must yield. The great lesson for democracies to learn is for the majority to give the minority a full, free opportunity to present their side of the case, and then for the minority, having failed to win a majority, gracefully to submit and to recognize the action as that of the entire organization, and cheerfully to assist in carrying it out, until they can secure its repeal.
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Obamacare enrollment a minor subject for schools By Kyle Cheney Politico 08/01/2013 When children return to school a few weeks from now, dont expect to find Obamacare forms stuffed inside their backpacks. Supporters of the health law see back-to-school season as a natural time for Obamacare outreach, a chance to find young families who could benefit from new health coverage options. But weeks before the school bells start ringing in parts of the country, theres no concerted effort to reach parents at the schoolhouse door. Its yet another sign of how the undying controversy could overshadow attempts to get people enrolled. FULL ARTICLE Republicans say IRS cant be trusted with ObamaCare data By Julia Hattem The Hill 08/01/2013 House Republicans are launching a fresh attack on ObamaCare, charging that the Internal Revenue Service cannot be trusted to implement it. The lawmakers say the tax agency is unable to fairly oversee provisions of the healthcare law for which it is responsible, such as providing tax credits for the new insurance marketplaces. FULL ARTICLE How Republicans could actually derail Obamacare By Sarah Kliff The Washington Post 07/31/2013 The Republican plan to defund Obamacare is running into some roadblocks on Capitol Hill. Some Republicans dont like it. Some really, really dont like it. President Obama near certainly wouldnt sign off on it and, even if the government did shut down, it wouldnt stop the laws implementation. So, in other words, there are obstacles to the defunding strategy. And, in general, its pretty difficult to stop Obamacare at this point. The law survived a Supreme Court decision and a presidential election, the two events that had they turned out differently could have lead to Obamacares full-scale repeal.
FULL ARTICLE Liberal groups go on offense on Obamacare By David Nather Politico 07/31/2013 Obamacare supporters are launching a new war room operation to stick up for the law, mobilizing liberal groups to talk up its benefits and pound Republicans for trying to cut off its funding. The new effort to be headed by Americans United for Change, an all-purpose liberal advocacy group, and Protect Your Care, which focused on Obamacare will include rapid-response messaging and town halls to try to change the conversation over the health care law, its organizers tell POLITICO. Theyll start next week, during the August recess, but theyre promising to stick around during the massive effort to sign people up for Obamacare this fall FULL ARTICLE President Obama on Hill's Obamacare mess: I'm on it By John Bresnahan and Jake Sherman Politico 07/31/2013 President Barack Obama privately told Democratic senators Wednesday he is now personally involved in resolving a heated dispute over how Obamacare treats Capitol Hill aides and lawmakers, according to senators in the meeting. The presidents commitment was delivered at the beginning of Obamas remarks to Senate Democrats during a closed-door session. FULL ARTICLE

Why an Easy Energy-Efficiency Bill Is So Hard By Amy Harder The National Journal 07/31/2013 Despite widespread support from Democrats, Republicans, environmentalists, and industry groups, an energy-efficiency bill wont get a floor debate until at least September, despite repeated assurances by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid that the chamber would consider it before the August recess. The Senate, which managed to pass a comprehensive immigration-reform bill in relatively short order, has so far failed to do the same for a modest, 48-page bill made up of small-ball measures and just one mandatory requirement: to make the federal government more energy-efficient. FULL ARTICLE
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Conservatives ID next confirmation fight: FERC By Darius Dixon Politico 08/01/2013 Conservative activists have chosen their target for the next big confirmation fight: President Barack Obamas choice to head the newly assertive agency that regulates the nations electric grid. Ron Binzs nomination as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has yet to attract a groundswell of opposition on the Hill. But The Wall Street Journals editorial page fired off a starter pistol for Binzs critics this week with a lengthy piece attacking him as the most important and radical Obama nominee youve never heard of, citing his past efforts to shut down coal-fired power plants as a regulator in Colorado. FULL ARTICLE Showdown set in House on carbon tax By Ben Geman The Hill 08/01/2013 House Republicans have teed up a floor vote designed to rebuke longshot carbon tax proposals and politically tether President Obama to them in the process, despite the White House vow never to propose an emissions tax. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) is offering an anti-carbon tax amendment to legislation on the floor this week that requires congressional approval of major federal regulations. FULL ARTICLE Obama orders review of US chemical plants By Ben Goad The Hill 08/01/2013 President Obama is directing federal agencies to probe safety rules at the nations chemical plant as part of an initiative intended to avert a repeat of Aprils deadly blast at a Texas fertilizer plant. Obama signed an executive order Thursday morning requiring agencies to take a several steps to improve safety at plants that store dangerous chemicals, including ammonium nitrate, the substance blamed for the West, Texas explosion. FULL ARTICLE
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From: Sent: To: Kelli Fairless <kfairless@valleyregionaltransit.org> Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:26 PM Dave Fotsch; jcporter@boisestate.edu; Jimmy Hallyburton; ksander@downtownboise.org; Cheyne Weston; Charles Trainor (CTrainor@compassidaho.org); Michael Zuzel Hilary Flint-Wagner (hflintwagner@yahoo.com); Cindy Trail; Russ Duke Bike Share Progress Report VRT Bike Share Program Director Job Posting.docx
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HiEveryone, Ithasbeenawhilesinceprovidingyouaprogressreport.Therehasbeenalotofactivitybehindthescenestosetthe stageforthesystemtobelaunchednextspring.Someofthisinformationmaybeduplicativefromotherreportsoffered beforeHilaryleft. ImplementationActionPlanHilary,DaveandIhavefinalizedtheactionplanwiththemajoractivitiesthatneedtobe accomplished.WeendedthatprocesswiththeapproachofgoingoutinanRequestforProposalprocesstoprocurea thirdpartycontractortosetuptheimplementationstepsandlaunchtheprogram.DaveandImetwiththeSaltLake BikeShareprogramExecutiveDirectorwhichcausedustorethinktheRFPapproach.Wealsostartedtalkingwiththe CityofBoiseasthepartnerprovidingtheseedmoneyforthesystemdevelopmenttoseeiftheywouldagreetohave thefundstheyarededicatingtohireastaffperson.Thestaffpersonwouldthenberesponsibleforfindingthefunding throughsponsorships,advertisementsandmembershipstodevelopthesustainablerevenuestreamforgoingforward. AttachedisthejobpostingVRTwillbeputtingoutinthenextweektoseekadirectorfortheprogram.Iworked throughourHRtodevelopthejobrequirementsandsalarybasedontheresponsibilities.Weareworkingthroughthe finalbudgetprocesstosecuretheCityofBoisefundingaswell.Overall,webelievethatthisapproachwillbeless expensiveandprovidemorestabilitytothesystemoverall. StationLocationManyofyouparticipatedinthebiketourwedidseveralweeksagotoaddanotherlevelofdetailto thestationlocations.DaveandIlearnedalotfromtheSaltLakeexperienceregardingplacingstationlocationsandthe importanceofhavingavailablestationsclosetogether.Giventhefundingavailableforthefirstroundofstations.We thinkwehaveenoughdetailtobegindraftingthespecificationsforthebikesystemandpreparefortheprocurement processforthestationsandbikes.Moreonthatwillfollowinfutureupdates. DataCollectionHilaryprovideduswiththelatestandgreatestlistofdatacollectionpointsforthesystem.Weare gettingalotofsupportforthisfromtheBSUCommunityPlanningprofessors.Wewillbetakingthatbackupagainin September. Pleaseletmeknowifyouhaveanyquestionsontheupdateandthedirectionthingsareheading.I'mexcitedabout movingtheprojectforwardandwewillbringthegrouptogetherwhenthenewdirectorisinplace. Thanks. Kelli KelliFairless ExecutiveDirector ValleyRegionalTransit 700NE2ndSt.,Suite100
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POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Reports To: Exempt Status: Updated: Bike Share Program Director Executive Director Exempt July 2013
POSITION SUMMARY: Valley Regional Transit is seeking a Bike Share Program Director. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Bike Share Program Director is responsible for financial development, program implementation, and administration of the bike share program in compliance with state, local and federal requirements. This position will be a member of the Valley Regional Transit Executive Team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assures the financial viability of the bike share program through the development of sponsorships and advertising opportunities. Responsible for developing and assuring compliance with program policies pertaining to operations, customer service, membership, and user fees. Oversees the development of the program including location and placement of bike share stations and bicycles. Determines the necessary program support required and oversees the day to day operations through the administration of third-party contracts. Administers all procurements and program operations for the bike share program in compliance with federal, state and local requirements. Develops program objectives to meet Valley Regional Transits strategic goals. Develops and manages Valley Regional Transits Bike Share Program operation and capital budgets. Develops and implements communication strategies, public outreach and stakeholder engagement activities
Works with other departments to assure coordination with regional transportation products and services Collects and analyzes data to prepare program performance reports Develops and delivers presentations to general public and policy-makers Manage, train, and coach staff. Creates, assures compliance of, and implements policy, procedures, and processes that support division. Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor at all times. Provides timely, respectful and thorough customer service to internal and external customers. Responsible to be dependable, punctual, and a self-starter. Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent experience. Five years of successful upper level management. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and to change priorities accordingly. Ability to respectfully work with a diverse range of people. Ability to continually learn and adapt as job requirements change and new opportunities arise. Above average use of the English language in verbal and written forms. Ability to communicate complicated technical information in simple and easy to understand terms. Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations as they apply to transit. Willing to become the authority expert in one or more subjects. Upper level supervisory experience. Must have a valid drivers license or be able to earn one. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) considers essential functions as one of the following: 1) the reason the position exists; 2) there are limited number of other employees available to perform the function; 3) highly specialized duties, and the person is hired for this special expertise. List any duties that are essential functions. Constantly involves sitting, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to work with the fingers and to reach/handle items. Involves light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of primarily administrative nature.
Must be able to see and hear to drive a motor vehicle.
Salary: $66,525 - $76,000 Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Holiday pay, sick and vacation leave. Disability and PERSI retirement plan. To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover sheet to jobs@weaver-solutions.com Position Closes on August 19, 2013.
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July 31, 2013 TO: Mayor Bieter and City Council FR: Terri Schorzman RE: BOISE 150 UpdateJULY 2013 report The July Sesqui-Month began with walking tours of Boises historic plat on the 5th and 6th. The tours kicked off the BOISE 150 Sesqui-Party weekend. We had hoped for 200, planned for 400, and had over 1000 (of which we could accommodate 800 with the generosity of our volunteer tour guides and their willingness to lead extra tours). The Sesqui-Party in Julia Davis Park on July 7 was a smashing success! It started with a bike parade of hundreds, which led to live music by Finn Riggins, a.k.a. Belle, and Steve Fulton (all featured on the BOISE 150 music compilation); performances by Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Ballet Idaho, Trey McIntyre Project and the poet laureate at the Bandshell; historic fashion show; vintage car show; arts and music performances throughout the park; free admission to the Idaho State Historical Museum, food trucks, beverages, and many community booths staffed with people who let people know about their good work and encouraged involvement. The booths were slammed all day. Our estimated attendance was about 20,000 throughout the day.
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Over 1500 people visited the shop in JULY, for a total of 13,000+ guests in the Shop since midDecember. The exhibit for July, Faces of Boise--A Look at Local Identity explored the many identities that make Boise unique. It showcased work by Wingtip Press, Melanie Fitton Folwell, the Burn's Studio and Jose Angle Saenz. From modern immigrants, teachers, preachers, farmers, and merchants to remarkable Boise women, to historic photographs of Boise buildings, businesses, people, and activities, this stunning collection of over 200 images reflect life in Boise through the lens of over 15 Boise artists. The exhibit for August: BOISE 150 and the Boise WaterShed will host artist Kirsten Furlong in the creation of an environmental art installation titled Standing Still: The Trees. The installation will begin August 1 (First Thursday) and take twenty days to complete. Kirsten Furlong will act as resident artist in the Sesqui-Shop during the length of the installation, offering individuals the opportunity to participate in the project. In addition to the installation, the Sesqui-Shop will become a resource center offering educational materials on sustainability and conservation presented by the Boise WaterShed and other environmental groups. Join us First Thursday (August 1) for the introduction of Standing Still: The Trees. 1
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Our BOISE B 150 merchandise m co ontinues to sel ll well and d did so particu ularly during th he walking tours and Sesqui-Party. We reor rdered new in nventory, incl luding a new c color palette of tee-shirts and mugs; m we also have fans and d flexible wate er bottles for the Sesqui-Pa arty. The CD, , In Our Town n, has been the number one e seller at the Record Exch hange. Thus far, gross tota al sales are ov ver $16,000.
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Sesqu ui-Speaks: Over 70 people e attended our r two Sesqui-Speaks progr rams in July. Sesqui-Speaks S in August an d September: : BOISES GEOTHE ERMAL SYST TEM -- Presen nted by John G Gardner and J John Tensen August 14, 6:30-7:30 pm, at Bo oise State Univ versity-Micro on Business an nd Economic B Building, m 1208 (1910 University Dr.). D A conver rsation about B Boises Geoth hermal system m, including a Room brief history. h BUILDING BOISE EEARLY EN NTREPRENE EURS OF TH HE CAPITAL C CITY -- Prese ented by Barba ara Perry Baue er August 21, 6:00-7:30 pm, at the e Water Cool ler (1401 W. Idaho St.) Over a period of ro oughly 40 yea ars Boise grew w from a small l frontier tow wn to a bustling city. Learn about t the men and womenam mong them Ge eorge Russell, , Cyrus Jacobs, John Lemp p, Walter E. Pierce e, and Mary McCarty M who helped shape the city. COCKTAIL HISTO ORY -- Prese ented by Mich hael Bowers Septe ember 5, 5:30 0-7:00 pm, at the Sesqui-Sh hop 150 Years Y ago, as Fort F Boise was s built and the e City of Boise was platted, a cultural ph henomenon as s uniqu uely American n as jazz was gathering g steam m and making g headlines acr ross the Unite ed States: the mixed d drink. From m the advent of o the iced bev verage to the r revelation of t the paper stra aw, this Sesqu ui-Speaks will give you a loo ok at what bar r and bartend ders, drinks an nd drinking were like when n Boise was in its infa fancy. Cocktails s will be availa able for purchas se. THE HOBOHEMI IANS: MARR RYING HISTO ORY TO ART T AND TO ST TORY -Prese ented by Rita Branham B Rod driguez Septe ember 13, 6:0 00-7:30 pm at t the Sesqui-Sh hop Beyon nd the 1930s Boise Art Association and t the founding o of the Boise A Art Museum, t the group of artists s calling them mselves The Ho obohemians c cut a wide swa ath of artistic influence that t affected their whole commu unity. Their energy, e persis stence and visi ion to make th heir capital ci ity a cultural center reflect the efforts e we give e today to celebrate Boises s sesquicenten nnial. Think o of them as d dames who wanted w Boise to be more th han a remote outpost that o outsiders look ked upon as an n grand 2
uncultured burg. Well get to know this vibrant group of artists led by Cornelia Hart Farrer and Fanny Dike Burns. Projected images of their paintings (plein air landscapes, streetscapes, still lifes, architectural sketches) and photographs will illustrate their stories and connect us to their lives and to our own sense of place. Boises 1905 Chinatown will make an appearance, as will Paris! BOISE PUBLIC LIBRARY: THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE -- Presented by Kevin Booe September 28, 1:00-4:00 pm at Boise Public Library-William F. Hayes Auditorium (715 S. Capitol Blvd.) Library Director Kevin Booe will discuss the history of the Boise Public Library, including community involvement in the librarys progress during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The role of the public library in American society and Boises community will also be reviewed and the role of public libraries, including Boises, are adopting for the future; with optional tour of the Old Carnegie Library
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The Things That Draw People To Boise (And What Pushes Them Away) Boise State Public Radio, July 9, 2013 150 Years Ago, Boise Began as 10 Blocks on Paper KBOI, July 8, 2013 Boise Celebrates 150th Birthday with a Bash Idaho Statesman, July 8, 2013 Boise Marks its 150th Idaho Press-Tribune, July 8, 2013 Need Something To Do Monday? Boise Weekly, July 8, 2013 Photos: Boise150 Sesqui-Party Idaho Statesman, July 8, 2013 Replay: Boise 150 Icons Chat with Anna Web Idaho Statesman, July 8, 2013 Boise Braces for 150th Birthday Bash Boise Weekly, July 7, 2013 Boise Holds Sesqui-Party to Honor Sesquicentennial KTVB, July 7, 2013 3
Book of Postcards is a Link to Boise's Past Idaho Statesman, July 7, 2013 Happy 150th Birthday, Boise! Celebrate at the City's Party Sunday at Julia Davis Park Idaho Statesman, July 7, 2013 Thousands Gather to Celebrate Boise's 150th Birthday Boise State Public Radio, July 7, 2013 Boise 150 Summer Sesqui-Party! Idaho Statesman, July 5, 2013 Boise History Tours: A Walk in the City's Original Footprint Idaho Statesman, July 5, 2013 Boise Releases Full Schedule for 150-Sesqui Party on Sunday Idaho Statesman, July 1, 2013 Social Media: Website: January 1st-July 26th, 2013 Total visitors: 31,295 (up from 19, 586) Facebook Total Likes: 1,751 (up from 1, 685)
Total Weekly Reach: 10,073 unique Facebook users that saw BOISE 150 material the week of 7/17/2013-7/23/2013
Twitter Total Followers: 568 (up from 484)
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CityHallPhaseIFollowUp&OtherMiscellaneousStuffAnumberofyouhavemadeinquiriesaboutmiscellaneous followupimprovementsforCityHall.Hereisalistofafewthingsyoucanexpectintheverynearfuture: 1. Facelifttothirdfloorpublicrestroomsnewpartitions,newLEDlightfixtures,automaticwaterfixtures,hand dryers,etc. 2. InstallationofoverlightfortheGreenbeltConferenceRoom(secondconferenceroominthebackofthecouncil chambers). 3. FurnishtheFoothillsConferenceRoom(thirdflooratriumspace)formeetings. 4. ElevatorcarinteriorimprovementsforCH1;wellwaitforconstructiontocompleteinCH2beforedoingthose cars. 5. Updatetheelevatorexteriorson2ndand4thfloortoincludefountainswithbottlefillers(andabottlefilleron 1st). 6. InstallautofaucetsandhanddryersthroughoutbothCityHallandCityHallWest;wearegoingtoinstalla coupleofbrandnewDysonunitsasatestrun,butexpecttheywillbeoursolutionofchoicetheyarea combinedautofaucetandhanddryer(directlyoverthesink). 7. FinalizeCityHallHVACcontrolimprovements. 8. InstallanewenergyefficientandverydurableroofonthenorthendofCityHall1. 9. Afterthecoolingseason,acceleratethereplacementoftheCityHallcoolingtowerwithamoreefficientunit. 10. UpdateflooringinCityHall1centerstairwell. 11. TheMainStreetConferenceRoom(formerlyFoothillsRoomonfirstfloor)hasbeenoutfittedwithLEDlights. 12. InFY14wearelookingtochangeoutthefirestationparkinglotlightswithLEDlights. 13. Wearelookingintousingdualautoflushtoiletunits(theyarealreadyinstalledintheHarrisRanchfirestation). 14. And,therewillbeagreatdealofotherbehindthesceneswork.
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Violent crime reports rose in America for the first time in 2006, according to FBI statistics. However, the recent 1.2% increase belies a long-term trend: America is becoming a much safer country.
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To find out which parts of America are the safest, we looked at the FBI's latest report on crime and found cities with violent crime rates substantially below the national average. We only included cities with populations of more than 200,000 to exclude suburban areas. Many of the cities are repeat winners from our 2011 report on America's safest cities. Irvine, Calif. has been the safest city in the country for the 9th consecutive year. The city of just more than 200,000 has one of the country's top-ranked school systems, a median household income well above the national average, and a crime prevention method that includes keeping a thorough record of violence. Nine of the 20 safest cities are located in the Southwest, with another six located in California. Conversely, on our list of the 25 most dangerous cities, there were no Southwestern
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Clearly there's a geographic trend here. It should be noted, however, that different crime reporting policies among police departments may make some cities appear safer or more dangerous than they really are. Neighboring cities Virgina Beach and Chesapeake, VA, are the only two on the list with murder rates equal to or above the national average. However, rape and robbery rates substantially below the national average compensate for this difference. El Paso, Texas, one of the safest cities, is located directly across the Mexico-U.S. border from Juarez, Mexico, one of the world's most violent cities. Officials there say that drug
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cities in America. These were the safest cities in 2012: 1. Irvine, Calif. had a murder rate 80% below average; rape rate 86% below average; robbery rate 86% below average. 2. Fremont, Calif. had a murder rate 81% below average; rape rate 76% below average; robbery rate 47% below average. 3. Plano, Texas had a murder rate 92% below average; rape rate 28% below average; robbery rate 65% below average. 4. Madison, Wisc. had a murder rate 73% below average; unreported rape data; and robbery rate 11% below average. 5. Irving, Texas had a murder rate 72% below average; rape rate 55% below average; and robbery rate 47% below average. 6. Scottsdale, Ariz. has a murder rate 71% below average; rape rate 26% below average; and robbery rate 55% below average. 7. Boise, Idaho has a murder rate 90% below average; rape rate 35% above average; and robbery rate 73% below average. 8. Henderson, Nev. has a murder rate 68% below average, rape rate 13% below average; and robbery rate 43% below average. 9. Chandler Ariz. has a murder rate 65% below average; rape rate 1% below average; and robbery rate 46% below average. 10. Chula Vista, Calif. has a murder rate 32% below average; rape rate 50% below average; and robbery rate 20% below average. 11. Hialeah, Fla. has a murder rate 63% below average; rape rate 36% below average; and robbery rate 2% below average. 12. Virginia Beach, Va. has a murder rate equal to average; rape rate 52% below average; and robbery rate 36% below average. 13. Garland, Texas has a murder rate 37% below average; rape rate 25% below average; and robbery rate 12% below average. 14. El Paso, Texas has a murder rate 28% below average; rape rate 2% above average; and robbery rate 39% below national average. 15. Fontana, Calif. has a murder rate 47% below average, rape rate 42% below average; and robbery rate 27% above average. 16. Oxnard, Calif. has a murder rate 5% below average; rape rate 85% below average; and robbery rate 32% above average. 17. Reno, Nev. has a murder rate 35% below average; rape rate 46% below average; and robbery rate 25% above average. 18. Chesapeake, Va. has a murder rate 12% above average; rape rate 41% below average; and robbery rate 22% below average. 19. Laredo, Texas has a murder rate 31% below average; rape rate 24% above average; and robbery rate 34% below average.
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