City Council

Minutes of the Millcreek City Council May 22, 2023 5:30 p.m. Work Meeting 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting The City Council of Millcreek, Utah, met in a public work meeting and regular meeting on May 22, 2023, at City Hall, located at 3330 S. 1300 E., Millcreek, UT 84106. The meeting was live streamed via the City's website with an option for online public comment. PRESENT: Council Members City Staff Jeff Silvestrini, Mayor Francis Lilly, Assistant City Manager Silvia Catten, District 1 Elyse Sullivan, City Recorder Thom DeSirant, District 2 Mike Winder, City Manager Cheri Jackson, District 3 John Brems, City Attorney Bev Uipi, District 4 (electronic) Kurt Hansen, Facilities Director Rita Lund, Communications Director John Miller, Public Works Director Lisa Dudley, HR-Finance Director Attendees: Richard Hansen, Chief Steve DeBry, Lieutenant Petty-Brown, Officer Schroeder, Sergeant Allen, Maddie Townsend WORK MEETING - 5:30 p.m. TIME COMMENCED - 5:30 p.m. Mayor Silvestrini called the meeting to order. He noted Council Member Uipi was participating online. 1. English Skill Learning Center Graduation Recognition Maddie Townsend, Adult Emerging Readers Program Coordinator, said the English Skills Learning Center strengthens and integrates communities by breaking language and cultural barriers. They pair members of communities with English language learners. The Readers Program targets instruction for those who have 6 or fewer years of formal education. The class had been attending for approximately 14 months. Townsend read the names of students and they introduced themselves. Townsend was impressed by the students and acknowledged the teacher and volunteer classroom assistant. 3. Millcreek Flag Discussion Mnlcreek City Council Meeting Minutes 22 May 2023 Page 2 of 6 Mike Winder showed the council other cities' flags. He showed the council a version of one the last year's Youth Council created that was similar to the city's new logo. The council reviewed some prior flag designs created by consultants. The council did not like the shape of the creek in the Youth Council's flag. Council Member Catten felt the water wheel was too thick and the mountains were too small. Rita Lund said the mountains were the four peaks, representing the four community councils. Mayor Silvestrini noted the four peaks did not look like Millcreek. Council Member Catten wanted to redesign the flag herself. 2. Memorials in Parks Policy Discussion John Brems presented a sample policy for memorials in city parks. He said he limited donations to park improvements funded by private donations. Winder said the improvement would be installed by a contractor. Council Member Jackson asked if the donor would find the contractor. Brems said it was flexible. Council Member DeSirant asked about the criteria section. Brems presented each section on purpose, limitations, process, criteria, and cost. Council Member Jackson noted all the parks were different sizes and wondered if there should be a cap per acre. Council Member Catten asked about county parks in the city. Brems said they could be added. Mayor Silvestrini brought up content restrictions. He felt donations should be consistent with the theme of the park. Winder brought up not limiting content on the paver program at Millcreek Common. Council Member Catten said there should be restrictions on vulgar, violent, and profane content. Council Member DeSirant brought up having a limited period of time for installation. Council Member Jackson did not want to put a lifetime on functional equipment or to track its expiration date. Mayor Silvestrini wanted the city to endeavor to notify the donor if it needed to relocate, decornmission, or remove the park improvements, but not have an obligation to. 4. Staff Reports Mike Winder reported that Millcreek Common hosted its first wedding reception the prior weekend for roller skating. Council Member Catten pointed out that decorations were left over the following day. Winder noted Gannon Nawojczyk, Community Life Manager, went to the World Cup of Climbing in Salt Lake City. USA Climbing is now headquartered in Utah, the first summer Olympic sport to be headquartered in Utah. USA Climbing would like to partner with the city for after parties at Millcreek Common. He announced VentureOut! would begin June 2nd. The city was working with Granite School District on utilizing the Millcreek Elementary School site. Mayor Silvestrini said the same thing with the old Calvin Smith Library with the county. Winder said the Westerly, next to the new city hall, had been permitted. He noted the permit fees were $625,000. Mayor Silvestrini said he was recently in Washington, D.C. with the Utah League of Cities and Towns to meet with the executive leadership of the National League of Cities. They talked about messaging with their housing accelerator program to make sure they were not undercutting what was trying to be accomplished at the Utah Legislature. He met with Congressman Blake Moore and Congressman Stewart, and they were interested in attending the Millcreek City Hall grand opening. The House Appropriations Cornrnittee approved the appropriation sponsored by Congressman Curtis for a $2.4 million grant to Millcreek to begin the preliminary work with respect to a debris retention structure and culverts in Neff's Canyon. Millcreek received a letter from FEMA indicating the request for a map revision would be approved. That could eliminate the floodplain with the proposed structure that would be built there. FEMA had overestimated the amount of water coming out of the debris Millcreek City Couhcil Meeting Minutes 22 May 2023 Page 3 of 6 flow. Millcreek got letters of support from all six members of congress for that Brick Grant. He reported there was flooding with Neffs Creek jumping the bank in the Mt. Olympus neighborhood. There was not any actual flood damage as the sandbagging had been effective. The flooding appeared to be caused by someone moving the logs and rocks at the point of diversion. Council Member Jackson wondered if the diversion should be a permanent stmcture. Mayor Silvestrini said the Forest Service would not allow that. He said there was another diversion point in Millcreek Canyon. He said residents had expressed concern about potholes. The city had to wait for improved weather to fill them, however the crews were being diligent about flooding and not filling potholes yet. Council Member Jackson gave the Treasurer's Report: a As of May 22, 2023, the balance of the Series 2021 Bond Construction Fund is: $9,873,645.76. (City Hall construction) a As of May 22, 2023, Millcreek's PTIF account balance is: $45,944,504.94. * As of May 22, 2023, FY23 property tax has been received in the amount of $12,201,557.58. Lastyearatthissametime,Millcreekhadreceived$ll,588,869.59. a As of May 22, 2023, 69.48% of FY23 sales tax has been received in the amount of $10,075,179.30. Last year at this same time, Millcreek had received $9,460,412.97. Lisa Dudley said the council should not be alarmed by the percentage of sales tax because it was always two months behind. 5. Discussion of Agenda Items, Correspondence, and/or Future Agenda Items There was none. Council Member DeSirant moved to adjourn the work meeting at 6:23 p.m. Council Member Catten seconded. Mayor Silvestrini called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Jackson voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Silvestrini voted yes. The motion passed unanimously. REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m. TIME COMMENCED: 7:01 p.m. 1. Welcome, Introduction and Preliminary Matters 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Silvestrini called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. He acknowledged that Council Member Uipi was participating electronically. 1.2 Public Comment There were no comments. 1.3 Unified Police Department (TJPD) Mfflcreek Precinct Officer of the Month for Aprn 2023 - Officer Wyatt Marshall Millcreek City Council Meeting Minutes 22 May 2023 Page 4 of 6 Chief Steve DeBry announced Officer Wyatt Marshall (not present) as Officer of the Month for April 2023. Officer Marshall made an arrest and seizure wich included drugs and a loaded handgun. He also performed a traffic stop and arrested the driver which resulted in a drug seizure. He arrested a homeless man with warrants in an illegal camp who had a large amount of methamphetamines. He again arrested another individual in the same area who had warrants out. The Citizens Advisory Board honored Officer Marshall. 1.4 Alcohol Education/Interdiction for Youth Presentation Chief DeBry said the UPD Millcreek Precinct purchased a van, that they converted into an ice cream truck, with alcohol tax funds that the state of Utah distributes to pay for drug and alcohol education and enforcement. His department wanted to be more proactive with the money. No tax dollars from Millcreek were used on this project, just state alcohol money. Lt. Petty Brown said she had been working on the project for 6-8 months. This was an attempt to reach out to the community, not just enforcement. Officer Schroeder pitched the idea from one conducted in Boston, MA. Detective Jared Nichols designed the truck. They researched a program to talk to kids about not using drugs wile handing out ice cream. Sgt. Allen wanted to build tnist in the cornrnunity. UPD worked with evidence- based programs Positive Action and Parents Empowered to develop the ice cream van program and would be using some of their teaching methods. Mayor Silvestrini commended the idea of engaging with the community in a different way. Council Member Jackson moved to recess the meeting at 7:14 p.m. Council Member Catten seconded. Mayor Silvestrini called for the vote. Councn Member Catten voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Jackson voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Silvestrini voted yes. The motion passed unanimously Council Member Jackson moved to reconvene the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Council Member DeSirant seconded. Mayor Silvestrini called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Jackson voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Silvestrini voted yes. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Silvestrini said {JPD outfitted a van as an ice cream truck to take to community events to educate kids on saying no to drugs. This would help advance community/police relationships. Council Member Uipi was excited about the evidence based curriculum that would be used. 2. Business Matters 2.1 Discussion and Consideration of Resolution 23-21, Increasing the Storm Sewer Utility Fee by 4.6% for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and then 2.3% Annually Thereafter Mayor Silvestrini said the council discussed this matter in a couple of work meetings. The council considered three different options. Given the amount of the increase and the effect on household, it made sense to do the 4.6% increase. Mayor Silvestrini asked for public comment. There was none. Millcreek City Council Meeting Minutes 22 May 2023 Page 5 of 6 Council Member Jackson moved to adopt Resolution 23-21, Increasing the Storm Sewer Utility Fee by 4.6% for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and then 2.3% Annually Thereafter. Council Member Catten seconded. Mayor Silvestrini said the increase was contemplated when the council adopted the fee, and it was needed to help keep up with inflation. In order to fix problems in Millcreek's stormwater system and make improvements to it, this was significant, and the only way to get a handle on the system. The Recorder called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Jackson voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Silvestrini voted yes. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Reports 3.1 Mayor's Report Mayor Silvestrini gave his report during the work meeting. 3.2 City Council Member Reports Council Member DeSirant reported meeting with the Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling District. They discussed putting signs on top of the recycle cans that illustrated what could and could not be recycled. 3.3 Treasurer's Report Council Member Jackson gave the report during the work meeting. 3.4 Staff Reports There were none. 3.5 Unified Police Department Report Chief Steve DeBry reported the April 2023 crime statistics. There were 2,846 total calls, 917 total cases, 105 citations, and 34 booking arrests. He noted that the number of citations were down in April because the motor unit was in mandatory motorcycle school for two and a half weeks. In April, there were 38 assaults, 14 burglaries, 27 drug offenses, 86 family offenses, 88 larcenies, I robbery, 6 sex offenses, and 20 stolen vehicles. He presented the "/2 mile radius statistics from 2022 and 2023 where the temporary overflow shelter was on 3300 S. There were 22 calls for service at the temporary overflow shelter during the month of April. Unified Police Department joined Unified Fire Authority and other agencies for Evergreen Jr. High's Vehicle Day. UPD brought members of the Motor Unit and a rescue vehicle, known as an MRAP, which was a popular attraction. During the event, Sergeant Alien was challenged to a push up contest by a student. Sgt. Allen easily dominated the competition, scaring away any further challengers. Millcreek c.o.p. detectives participated in the Millcreek Promise Program's event, held at the Bud Bailey Apartments, 3983 S. West Temple. Multiple organizations and businesses gathered to meet with residents of the Bud Bailey coinmunity, who learned about the programs available to them. Millcreek c.o.p. detectives and U.P.D. cadets joined with Millcreek to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2023, at Millcreek Cornrnon. Millcreek c.o.p. detectives gathered at Millcreek's Recycle Day to collect unwanted prescription medication as part of the D.E.A.'s Dmg Take Back Day. Detectives collected 68 pounds of prescriptions. Millcreek c.o.p. located multiple incidents of graffiti in Millcreek during April. All cases of graffiti were investigated and Millcreek City Council Meeting Minutes 22 May 2023 Page 6 of 6 cleaned up by U.P.D. Graffiti Removal. In the month of April, Millcreek officers responded to 60 mental health calls, 25 transient calls, 89 traffic accidents, and 24 hit and runs. Council Member Jackson said there had been overnight campers in vans at Canyon Rim Park. Chief DeBry said he would follow up. Mayor Silvestrini conveyed appreciation to the officers that served the temporary homeless shelter. 4. Consent Agenda 4.1 Approval of May 8, 2023 Work Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes Council Member Jackson moved to approve minutes for the work and regular meetings for May 8, 2023. Council Member DeSirant seconded. Mayor Silvestrini called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Jackson voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Silvestrini voted yes. The motion passed unanimously. 5. New Items for Subsequent Consideration There were none. 6. Calendar of Upcoming Events @ East Mill Creek Community Council Mtg., 6/1/23, 6:30 p.m. * Mt. Olympus Community Council Mtg., 6/5/23, 6:00 p.m. * Millcreek Community Council Mtg., 6/6/23, 6:30 p.m. * Canyon Rim Citizens Association Mtg., 6/7/23, 7:00 p.m. * Historic Preservation Corn+nission Mtg., 6/8/23, 6:00 p.m. @ City Council Mtg. 6/12/23 7:00 p.m. Council Member DeSirant noted he would be absent for the June 12'h meeting. AT)JOURNED: Council Member DeSirant moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. Council Member Jackson seconded. Mayor Silvestrini called for the vote. Council Member Catten voted yes, Council Member DeSirant voted yes, Council Member Jackson voted yes, Council Member Uipi voted yes, and Mayor Silvestrini voted yes. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVED: Date ,,' ( 2-2o '23 Jeff Silvest-rini, Mayor Attest: Elys , City Recorder