Boise City Council - Evening Session

The Boise City Council held an evening session on August 19, 2026, which included the swearing-in of the Youth Climate Action Committee and approval of a $50,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to support youth climate projects. The council also discussed and approved a significant rezoning and subdivision project at 9744 State Street, involving the rezoning of approximately 8.65 acres from R1A to R2 and a preliminary plat for a residential subdivision with 78 buildable lots. Key procurement-related discussions focused on infrastructure improvements tied to the development, including traffic mitigation strategies such as road widening, installation of a right turn lane, pedestrian and bicycle pathways, and traffic calming measures like speed humps. The project included phased development contingent on traffic signal installation and coordination with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and Ada County Development (ACD). The council voted unanimously to approve the rezoning, subdivision, and related infrastructure improvements, emphasizing neighborhood input and safety enhancements. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting highlighted capital improvement projects and grant funding relevant to city procurement activities.