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The council approved the mayor’s nomination of Council Member Jimmy Halliburton to the Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC) board of commissioners for a five-year term ending May 2030. The appointment proceeded by unanimous consent after a motion and second; Halliburton accepted the appointment and thanked the council.

Separately, the council reappointed Brigadier General Shannon Smith, Meg Carlson, Russell Westerberg, Carrie Westergaard and John Cunningham to the airport commission. The reappointments were handled together by unanimous consent; each reappointment carries a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. City leadership thanked the appointees for their service and noted multiple appointees have served multiple prior terms.

Why it matters: The CCDC board advises on downtown and redevelopment projects affecting the State Street District; the airport commission oversees airport-related governance and oversight. These appointments fill governing-board seats and shape local oversight of development and airport matters.

Next steps: Appointees will take office for the stated terms; no additional council action was recorded in the minutes regarding these appointments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Boise City Council - Noon Session","oneSentenceSummary","The Boise City Council appointed Council Member Jimmy Halliburton to the Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC) board for a five-year term and reappointed five people to the airport commission for three-year terms ending June 30, 2028.","taxTitle","Boise City, Boise, Ada County, Idaho","taxId",8706,"location","Idaho","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6546992,"City council adopts zoning change for properties near South Londoner Avenue (ORD-16-25)",40,110000,150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3409119-f71e8055f4e075d60d3f648eb19c7e1c&start=110&end=150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3409119-f71e8055f4e075d60d3f648eb19c7e1c/thumbnail_110000.jpg","/articles/6546992/Idaho/City-council-adopts-zoning-change-for-properties-near-South-Londoner-Avenue-ORD-16-25","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6546992-73634c7e9eb0f7838d85fb8ce70b302c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101803&Signature=b7cI8OosH36iA6T5lMYQszewo~CGMdn4ROCIvF-WR7ZA5i0sCCuYUYXz94CpHrioKZLQ~uzsqKDpWaIegCN7haio7wg9U-H0iNz5sJ9StVq3rG99mtPGeDsXaomwQSIiMX~k82fa7mt3zJ869qAZqMhjTMZMk6RyG3AdeQzap7BxTEcId0slxp7RRZdV280lVev2PUYTqzRF2udW0th8xPqa0GmI5irDOkzzM9TeXv9Js4c3SfsGF9gg1DB9S~25kRDIb0CZV5kKUsiGoENYC0dK9H5PVTfwQ5wHgngEFRYjxy8DDPrpahuHXsQBwaBcHed4RGnJIDGJer7SxhT~tQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boise City Council approved ORD-16-25 on third reading, amending zoning classifications for multiple parcels near South Londoner Avenue and West Highland Street.

Council moved to dispense with further reading and held a roll call. The clerk recorded a tally and the council adopted ORD-16-25 by a 5-1 vote. The ordinance amends zoning classifications in section 1 of the ordinance to change specified property from R-1C (Residential Traditional) to R-2 (Residential Compact) and directs the Boise City Clerk to record a certified copy of the ordinance in the county recorder’s office.

Why it matters: The reclassification changes allowed residential densities and will affect development and land-use rules for the listed parcels, which were described during the third-reading action as property located at 1511 to 1519 South Londoner Avenue, 405 to 517 West Highland Street, and Parcel R 5315010250 (Boise, ID 83706).

Council action: After a motion to approve ORD-16-25, the clerk conducted a roll call vote. The clerk announced the result as “5 in favor, 1 opposed; motion carries.” The record shows the council followed the city’s ordinance-reading procedures, and the ordinance will be filed as required.

Context: Earlier in the meeting a separate ordinance (ORD-18-25) concerning the Boise Municipal Irrigation System and the Ustick Ditch Lateral was read by number and title on second reading; council asked that all ordinances on second reading be read by number and title only and filed for third-reading calendar.

Next steps: The mayor and city clerk will complete required recording and filing steps to make the zoning change part of the city’s official code.","The Boise City Council approved ordinance ORD-16-25, rezoning multiple parcels near South Londoner Avenue and West Highland Street from R-1C (Residential Traditional) to R-2 (Residential Compact). The measure passed 5-1 after roll call; council will record the ordinance as required.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6546997,"Boise police chief seeks six new detective positions amid rises in juvenile and internet-related crimes",743,1253000,1996000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3409119-f71e8055f4e075d60d3f648eb19c7e1c&start=1253&end=1996","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3409119-f71e8055f4e075d60d3f648eb19c7e1c/thumbnail_1253000.jpg","/articles/6546997/Idaho/Boise-police-chief-seeks-six-new-detective-positions-amid-rises-in-juvenile-and-internet-related-crimes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6546997-32797f79cda001125aeafb0683ae13a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101803&Signature=Teqfet8FT0vj2dL5aB7Ynf0xCR1oB9MwtqEWnuH3PwV8LD2lHHfd4fMnbNG5oP4H-unNhzjvUaZKbiP~Hel4kydvZUwSIaRKUhe2wQJlO04OuSOh~G2~Dq4eakmrXKbldfUACftIUE6xaGt9zSzzZS37fychzX63WVNvqsFqDcqLf~cv5Xx7VcgoGwRqyWo~OJo0eoL8DcODptAYOiNfmCIzKgkBOdhiLKTY-2xuTY7nksvClvqJskN3DX7tr8bboaXvacO-1swcD6Mhz3zx9sbOidPr~qDTyCTngkkAKRdId-tLWzqZK9QlnG9hHzI~dKInVgmhm6wpkd7JP8j7rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Boise Police Chief Dennison told the City Council at a budget workshop that the department is seeking six additional sworn detective positions to address rising juvenile-related investigations, financial/technology-enabled fraud and caseload stress in the Special Victims Unit (SVU).

Dennison said the department’s request includes three juvenile detective positions \"to keep the SROs that friendly face\" in schools and ensure more thoroughly trained investigators handle sensitive follow-ups. He said those positions are \"brand new positions\" and would allow school resource officers to remain primarily in schools for engagement rather than investigative work.

The chief also asked for one domestic-violence detective, one financial/technology crimes detective and one additional SVU detective. He said Boise saw a marked increase in certain categories: fraud and internet-enabled crimes have risen, including cryptocurrency-related losses statewide, and SVU detectives carry a heavy caseload that can limit proactive work. He reported 730 cases assigned to SVU in 2024 (roughly 81 cases per detective) and said SVU currently has about 90 open active investigations.

Why it matters: Council members raised concerns about diverting juveniles into the criminal justice system and asked how the new positions would affect that risk. Dennison said the intent is to reduce the investigative burden on SROs so they can focus on outreach and engagement; the juvenile investigators would be specially trained in forensic interviews and juvenile-specific investigative procedures.

Operational and budget details: Dennison described current staffing pressures: the department is holding roughly 16 sworn vacancies but expects upcoming lateral hires and training classes to help. He did not provide a total dollar figure for the requested increase during the workshop but said the department will supply those numbers later in the budget process. Council members asked the department to explore using civilian professional staff for some technical duties (phone extractions, forensic support) and Dennison indicated that the department’s 10-year strategic plan will address both sworn and professional staffing needs.

Other topics discussed included behavioral health response teams — the department has funding for three teams but only two are staffed at present — and traffic enforcement, which Dennison said has increased about 23 percent this year through existing patrol activities. Several council members urged the chief to continue exploring partnerships with state agencies to share investigative burdens in areas such as fraud.

Next steps: The council asked BPD to return with detective caseload breakdowns, the percentage increase represented by the requested positions in the BPD budget and other details (including potential civilian support positions and cost estimates) for further budget deliberations.","Police Chief Dennison asked the council to add six sworn detectives — three juvenile investigators and three specialty detectives (domestic violence, financial/tech fraud, and special victims) — to reduce caseloads, keep school resource officers in schools and bolster investigations of fraud and crimes against children.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6547001,"Boise fire chief urges gradual move to four-person staffing, cites Station 6 as next priority",293,333000,626000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3409119-f71e8055f4e075d60d3f648eb19c7e1c&start=333&end=626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3409119-f71e8055f4e075d60d3f648eb19c7e1c/thumbnail_333000.jpg","/articles/6547001/Idaho/Boise-fire-chief-urges-gradual-move-to-four-person-staffing-cites-Station-6-as-next-priority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6547001-c3b33aad6d26ea966094250719301123/orig.mp4?Expires=1771101803&Signature=XeehkSyfrpgSj4pEKMUDOm0rkp-94Gn~uashmnlNa~K1FsoArz2lKRItIg8vtq6Eqk7YrAJfz8yga3l4vZE6eTYqI~lxrb9mq3p1RUyG-P5UDkvRmLj8JMl8R~4yXrjSekl3nzyfu1W57cYG~HBoje4497fn8gGiqwLt69rNTDYulEEovB3n-sfGOCATgxMBZ5QxBeCSqdaPbdWR-UoZcvicT0doZhl381u7Du~c-HU08NUaOTHSGovJmviwQhYjFEiTEgqI0zLguvZ5XGegy21H7J9yW-VbGKVBnIHcieRuEO1OPYNnpwAbTnnHR15LLPhPyJjfFrSYHzV0X6TqGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Boise Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer told the Boise City Council during the first budget workshop that moving additional fire stations to a four-person-engine staffing model would improve emergency response times and operational resiliency but would require ongoing personnel and one-time capital funding.

Niemeyer said the city currently hits the target of having four firefighters on scene within eight minutes only “about 51% of the time on all our calls,” and that adding a fourth firefighter to Station 6 \"would improve performance about 32%.” He presented a cost estimate showing roughly $73,000 in one-time capital costs per station (turnouts, radios and gear) and about $517,000 in annual ongoing personnel and M&O costs for adding three firefighter positions to staff a station at the four-person level.

Why it matters: The council is setting priorities as it drafts the fiscal-year budget. Council members said they want to balance public-safety improvements with long-term budget constraints and upcoming collective bargaining outcomes that could affect payroll assumptions.

Niemeyer summarized the operational case: four-person staffing speeds key tasks on the fireground, reduces reliance on overtime and float coverage, and improves capacity for large incidents such as structural collapses or wildland events. He described a recurring need under the current collective labor agreement (CLA): for every third station added to four-person staffing the CLA’s vacation formula “triggers” and the department must add three “float” firefighters to cover scheduled leaves without using overtime.

Council members pressed on timing and cost. Council President Nash asked when float personnel would be required; Niemeyer said the department has one city-staffed four-person station now (Station 15) and Station 13 will be the second, with Station 6 identified next. \"For every third station we bring on, we need to add a set of float personnel,\" Niemeyer said. He added that retirements and academy timing make exact forecasts fluctuate: an ongoing recruit academy could fill vacancies and delay the trigger for float hires.

Council members expressed differing preferences on pace. One councilor said they prefer a “slow and steady approach” rather than large jumps; others favored trying to secure one additional station to four-person staffing in the next budget cycle if revenue and CLA outcomes allow. Council members and Niemeyer noted recruiting and training timelines: recruit academies typically begin in the fall, take about 12 weeks, and then new hires move onto the ongoing payroll in the next fiscal year.

Context and constraints: Niemeyer said the department uses an objective, repeatable methodology that weights risk factors, call volume and geography to prioritize stations. Station 6’s ranking reflected nearby high-risk assets (hospital, mall, freeway access) and call volumes. He warned that delaying staffing increases can raise long-term costs and hurt firefighter morale when mandatory overtime becomes frequent.

Next steps: Council requested annual updates to the station-priority analysis and asked staff to explore funding trade-offs and timing in the city’s long-range financial plan. Niemeyer said that operationally the department is ready if budget resources are allocated, but the council must reconcile staffing plans with projected revenue and CLA negotiations.","Fire Chief Mark Niemeyer told the Boise City Council that moving engines to a four-person staffing model improves response and resilience but carries substantial upfront and ongoing costs; Station 6 on Franklin Road was identified as the next priority and would boost on-scene performance roughly 32 percent, he said.","actionData","errors"]

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