Journal of Proceedings

Missoula City Council

Monday, October 16, 2023 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers (in person) or TEAMS (virtually)

Attend in person: City Council Chambers, 140 W Pine, Missoula MT

Members Present:

• Stacie Anderson, 
• Mirtha Becerra, 
• Daniel Carlino, 
• Sierra Farmer, 
• Gwen Jones, 
• Kristen Jordan, 
• Mike Nugent, 
• Jennifer Savage, 
• Amber Sherrill, 
• Sandra Vasecka, 
• and Heidi West 

Members Absent:

• John P. Contos 

Administration Present:

• Jordan Hess, Mayor, 
• Ryan Sudbury, City Attorney, 
• and Marty Rehbein 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

The virtual meeting of the Missoula City Council was called to order by Mayor Jordan Hess at 6:00 PM.

2.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

3.

PUBLIC COMMENT - NON-AGENDA ITEMS

4.

ANNOUNCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS, COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP APPOINTMENTS AND CHANGES TO COMMITTEE AGENDAS

4.1

Committee Schedule for October 18, 2023

5.

CONSENT AGENDA

• AYES: (11)	Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Sherrill, and Alderperson West
  ABSENT: (1)	Alderperson Contos

  Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)

5.1

Accounts Payable (claims) for checks dated October 10, 2023

• Ratify accounts payable (claims) for checks dated October 10, 2023 for $ 2,220,722.30.

  Vote result: Approved

5.2

Accounts Payable (claims) for checks dated October 17, 2023

• Approve accounts payable (claims) for checks dated October 17, 2023 for $2,132,397.84.

  Vote result: Approved

5.3

International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union Contract – Vehicle Maintenance

Angela Simonson

• Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a new four (4) year collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Machinists representing employees in the city’s Fleet Services division.

  Vote result: Approved

5.4

Public Hearing for the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant Application

Emily Harris-Shears

• Set a public hearing for Monday, October 23, 2023 to provide the public with opportunity to comment on the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant application.

  Vote result: Approved

5.5

Poverello Center Outreach and Operations Contract

Cerina Azure-Kjorstad, Montana James

• Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute a contract for $211,476 with the Poverello Center for the provision of services and programs specific to people without a house in Missoula and providing comprehensive outreach services to that same population, funded by City of Missoula.

  Vote result: Approved

5.6

Community Based Organization Contracts FY24

Kirsten Hands

• Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign agreements with the following community based organizations for FY24: Arts Missoula ($202,350), International Choral Festival ($12,000), Missoula Aging Services ($368,844.95), Partnership Health Center ($35,000)

  Vote result: Approved

6.

COMMENTS FROM CITY STAFF, CITY AGENCIES, COMMUNITY FORUM, NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, OR AUTHORITIES

7.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

7.1

Proclamation - Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis Awareness Month

Jordan Hess

8.

FINAL CONSIDERATION

8.1

Ordinance revising MMC 8.02 adopting the Missoula City-County Health Code by reference to incorporate revisions to Regulation 3 “Solid Waste Management" as approved by the City-County Board of Health and amending 8.28 to repeal the Bear Buffer Zone

PSHO

Amber Sherrill

• Moved by: Alderperson Anderson

  Adopt an ordinance revising Chapter 8.02 Missoula Municipal Code entitled “Missoula City-County Health Code Adopted by Reference” to adopt the revised version of Regulation 3 “Solid Waste Management” as approved by the City County Health Board on August 17, 2023 and to amend the Missoula Municipal Code Section of 8.28 “Rubbish and Garbage” to repeal the Missoula Bear Buffer Zone requirements and to change the penalties for violations from criminal misdemeanors to civil infractions.

  AYES: (11)	Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson West, and Alderperson Anderson
  ABSENT: (1)	Alderperson Contos

  Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)

9.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

9.1

Fiscal Year 2023 3rd Quarter Budget Amendments

Leigh Griffing

Final consideration will occur on October 23, 2023 to adopt the resolution for 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 amendments to the annual appropriations. 

9.2

Public Works Fee Schedule

Leigh Griffing

Final consideration will occur on October 23, 2023 to adopt a resolution establishing the Public Works & Mobility Department Fee Schedule and related fee increases for Fiscal Year 2024.

9.3

City Subdivision Amendments: Complying with 2023 State Legislation

Jen Gress

• Moved by: Alderperson Nugent

  Adopt a Resolution amending the Missoula City Subdivision Regulations, Articles 1 Introductory Provision, Article 2 Definitions, Article 4 Review and Approval Procedures, Article 5 Submittal Requirements, and Article 8 Exempt Land Divisions, incorporating applicable State Legislative Changes from the 2023 legislative session along with limited necessary  amendments not specifically related to State land use legislation.

  AYES: (11)	Alderperson Carlino, Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson West, Alderperson Anderson, and Alderperson Becerra
  ABSENT: (1)	Alderperson Contos

  Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)

9.4

Ordinance Amending Title 18 Floodplain Hazard Management Regulations

Cassie Tripard

• Moved by: Alderperson Nugent

  [Second and final reading] Adopt an ordinance generally amending Title 18, Missoula Municipal Code, the City of Missoula Floodplain Hazard Management Regulations, to incorporate revisions to Appendix A depicting updated Flood Insurance Studies and Map Revisions, and to incorporate revisions to Sections 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 6.1, 8.4, 9.10, 9.13, 9.15, 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4 in alignment with the updated Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) model ordinance. The effective date of the ordinance is 30 days after adoption.

  AYES: (11)	Alderperson Farmer, Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson West, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, and Alderperson Carlino
  ABSENT: (1)	Alderperson Contos

  Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)

9.5

Interim Ordinance affecting City Zoning Amendments to comply with 2023 State Legislation

Madson Matthias

• Moved by: Alderperson Nugent

  Adopt an interim urgency zoning measure, pursuant to State Law Section 76-2-307 MCA, amending Title 20, Missoula City Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 20.01 Introductory Provisions, Chapter 20.05 Residential Districts, Chapter 20.10 Business and Commercial Districts, Chapter 20.15 Industrial and Manufacturing Districts, Chapter 20.20 Open Space, Public, and Aviation Districts, Chapter 20.25 Overlay Districts, Chapter 20.40 Use- and Building-Specific Standards, Chapter 20.45 Accessory Uses and Structures, Chapter 20.60 Parking and Access, Chapter 20.65 Landscaping, Chapter 20.75 Signs, Chapter 20.85 Review and Approval Procedures, Chapter 20.90 Administration, Chapter 20.100 Terminology, and Chapter 20.105 Use Classifications to incorporate regulations concerning legislative changes to state land use regulations to align with changes mandated by the State of Montana with effective dates that occur before or on October 1, 2023.

  AYES: (11)	Alderperson Jones, Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson West, Alderperson Anderson, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Carlino, and Alderperson Farmer
  ABSENT: (1)	Alderperson Contos

  Vote result: Approved (11 to 0)

10.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

10.1

Budget and Finance (BF) committee report

10.1.1

Minutes from October 4, 2023

10.1.2

Amend Council Rule 22

Daniel Carlino

• Moved by: Alderperson Jones

  Adopt an amendment to City Council Rule 22 to change the petition time to four weeks to get an item on the committee agenda. [2/3 vote of all council members is required to change council rules]

  AYES: (6)	Alderperson Jordan, Alderperson Sherrill, Alderperson Vasecka, Alderperson Becerra, Alderperson Carlino, and Alderperson Farmer
  NAYS: (5)	Alderperson Nugent, Alderperson Savage, Alderperson West, Alderperson Anderson, and Alderperson Jones
  ABSENT: (1)	Alderperson Contos

  Vote result: Failed (6 to 5)

10.2

Climate, Conservation and Parks (CCP) committee report

10.3

Committee of the Whole (COW) committee report

10.4

Housing, Redevelopment, and Community Programs (HRCP) committee report

10.4.1

Minutes from October 4, 2023

10.5

Land Use and Planning (LUP) committee report

10.5.1

Minutes from October 4, 2023

10.6

Public Safety, Health and Operations (PSHO) committee report

10.6.1

Minutes from October 4, 2023

10.7

Public Works and Mobility (PWM) committee report

11.

NEW BUSINESS

12.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR

13.

GENERAL COMMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

14.

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

14.1

Administratively approved agreement report

15.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m.