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Minutes of Regular Meeting of Council of Ogden City, Utah, June 16, 2015 Page Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Ogden City Council held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 6:01 p.m., in the Council Chambers on the third floor of the Municipal Building, 2549 Washington Boulevard, Ogden City, Weber County, Utah. Present: Chair Richard A. Hyer Vice Chair Marcia L. White (participated via telephone) Council members Bart E. Blair Neil K. Garner Caitlin K. Gochnour Doug Stephens Amy L. Wicks Council Executive Director Bill Cook Council Deputy Director Janene Eller-Smith Council Policy Analyst Glenn Symes Communications Specialist Brittany Griffin Also present: Mayor Mike Caldwell Chief Administrative Officer Mark Johnson City Attorney Gary Williams Chief Deputy Attorney Mara Brown Assistant City Attorney Mark Stratford Management Services Director David G. Buxton Comptroller Lisa Stout Planning Manager Greg Montgomery City Engineer Justin Anderson Deputy Finance Manager Camille Cook City Recorder Tracy Hansen At the request of the Chair, all present stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council member Wicks. A moment of silence was observed. Proposed Ordinance 2015-14 providing for the annexation of 0.82 acres of land generally located at 3284 South 1700 West and classifying said land as Manufacturing and Industrial Zone (M-2) A memo from the City Recorder regarding the potential annexation of 3284 South 1700 West came before the Council for consideration. The memo stated a petition has been filed for the annexation of Lot 1 of the Giles Subdivision located at 3284 South 1700 West. The petition requests that the City annex this lot into the City from Weber County. The Giles Subdivision is located within Area 7 of the City’s annexation plan and the General Plan indicates that the properties should be zoned Manufacturing and Industrial Zone (M-2). Lots 5, 6, and 7 of the Giles Subdivision were annexed into the City in September of 2012. Lots 3 and 4 had been previously annexed into the City. Lot 2 of the Giles Subdivision would be the lone remaining lot within the subdivision not annexed. It is not known at this time when the owner of Lot 2 of the subdivision would be interested in annexing into the City. With the application completed and accepted for review, a formal noticing process was initiated by the Recorder’s Office. This was completed as required by City and State Code. The noticing period that takes place after acceptance allows for affected entities and other stakeholders to file formal protests against a proposed annexation. As indicated by the Recorder’s Office, no formal protest has yet been filed. The current proposal is to approve the petition to annex Lot 1 of the Giles Subdivision and to assign the zoning classification of M-2 to the property. Planning Staff analysis of and response to both the zoning policies and the annexation policies are included in the Planning Commission’s report. Chair Hyer then introduced in writing proposed Ordinance 2015-14, entitled: “An ordinance of Ogden City, Utah providing for the annexation to Ogden City of 0.82 acres of land contiguous to the corporate limits of said City, which land annexed is generally located at 3284 South 1700 West; declaring the annexation thereof and extension of the corporate limits of said City accordingly; and classifying said land for zoning as Manufacturing and Industrial Zone (M-2); and providing that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon posting after final passage.” A copy of the proposed ordinance was deposited with the City Recorder and ordered that the City Recorder have at least one copy available for public inspection in her office during all business hours. The proposed ordinance was then read by long title. COUNCIL MEMBER WICKS MOVED A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE BE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON JULY 7, 2015, DURING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD AT 6:00 P.M. AND THAT THE CITY RECORDER BE DIRECTED TO PROVIDE NOTICE AS REQUIRED BY LAW. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAIR, ALL VOTING AYE. Proposed Ordinance 2015-27 amending the Ogden Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2 of Title 7 by adopting a new Section 18 to apply weight and other restrictions on public streets A memo from the Public Services Department regarding proposed weight restrictions on public streets came before the Council for consideration. The memo stated as newer roads are developed and older roads are maintained, it may be necessary to establish weight restrictions on certain roads within the City to maintain the integrity of those facilities. Grant Promenade is an example of a newer road that was not intended to have heavy trucks and construction equipment drive on it. Because of this and other examples, the Administration is proposing an ordinance amendment that would allow the City Engineer to establish weight restrictions on certain public roads in the City. The proposal outlines the steps necessary to establish the restriction as well as a requirement for signage. The restrictions would not prohibit emergency vehicles, buses, authorized city vehicles or other permitted vehicles. Violation of the prohibition would be subject to the penalties listed in the Municipal Code as an infraction Class C Misdemeanor. City Engineer Anderson summarized the memo and stated the newly proposed Section 18 of Title 7, Chapter 2 of the Ogden City Code would enact weight and other restrictions. The section gives the City Engineer the ability to prohibit the use of a vehicle on a roadway if the road will be damaged, the road is too narrow, the roadway is subject to congestion, and/or the roadway is unable to meet established level of service standards based on current weight. The ordinance does require signs be erected and maintained at each end of the portion of roadway affected by the determination. The signs include the approved weight limit for the roadway. This new section does not prohibit emergency vehicles; restricted vehicles owned by the City, public utilities, contractors while engaged in maintenance, repair, snow plowing or construction; school buses and other forms of public transit; operation of a restricted vehicle with the approval of the Mayor or City Engineer; or the operation of restricted vehicles during an established detour. Any person who violates this restriction would be guilty of a Class C Misdemeanor and would be subject to penalty as provided in the Code. Council member Blair asked if the City will be responsible for all signs erected, to which Mr. Anderson answered yes. Council member Garner noted it will be necessary to work with local vendors and businesses to educate them regarding the roads upon which restrictions have been enacted. Council member Stephens asked if there is a penalty associated with a violation of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Anderson stated violators could be assessed a fine, but he will be more focused on educating violators of the purpose for the restrictions. He then discussed some of the education methods that will be used to inform businesses and drivers of the restrictions. Vice Chair White asked if weight restrictions could be applied to any street in the City. Mr. Anderson answered yes, but noted he will only enact weight restrictions when the determination has made that such restrictions are necessary. Council member Stephens inquired as to which roads will be subject to restrictions in the near future. Mr. Anderson stated that his focus is currently on protecting the newly completed Grant Avenue Promenade project, but will consider restrictions on other roads as necessary. Vice Chair White asked if there will be exceptions to the ordinance, such as a situation where a person is using a heavy vehicle to move into a new home on a street where restrictions are in place. Mr. Anderson stated there will be opportunity to make exceptions, but noted typical delivery vehicles would not be prohibited due to weight restrictions. The types of vehicles that he is seeking to prohibit on streets like the Grant Avenue Promenade are 18-wheeler semi-trucks. He added that such trucks will still be allowed to traverse intersections with the Grant Avenue Promenade, but he would like to prevent them from travelling the entire length of the street. Chair Hyer introduced in writing proposed Ordinance 2015-27, entitled: “An ordinance of Ogden City, Utah, amending the Ogden Municipal Code by amending Chapter 2 of Title 7 by adopting a new Section 18 to apply weight and other restrictions on public streets; and by providing that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon posting after final passage.” A copy of the proposed ordinance was deposited with the City Recorder and ordered that the City Recorder have at least one copy available for public inspection in her office during all business hours. The proposed ordinance was then read by long title ON A MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOCHNOUR, ORDINANCE WAS PASSED AND ADOPTED AS OGDEN CITY ORDINANCE 2015-27 AND ORDERED POSTED AS REQUIRED BY LAW UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTING AYE – COUNCIL MEMBERS BLAIR, GARNER, GOCHNOUR, STEPHENS, WICKS, VICE CHAIR WHITE, AND CHAIR HYER. VOTING NO – NONE. The Chair signed the Ordinance as passed and adopted and the Chair’s signature was attested by the City Recorder. The authenticated ordinance was then filed with the City Recorder for transmittal to the Mayor for review and consideration. Proposed Ordinance 2015-24 adopting salary schedules for all employees of the City; and Proposed Ordinance 2015-25 adopting the budget for Ogden City for the Fiscal Year from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016; and Proposed Ordinance 2015-29 amending the Ogden Municipal Code by amending Subsection 4-6-1.B.9 to revise fees for the Marshall White Center; and Proposed Ordinance 2015-30 amending the Ogden Municipal Code by amending Subsection 4-6-1.G to establish fees for attorney assisted collections; and amending Section 4-6-2 to adopt attorneys' fees associated with collection of city imposed fees; and Proposed Ordinance 2015-28 amending the Ogden Municipal Code by amending Subsection 4-6-1.B.19; Subsection 4-6-1.B.20; and Section 9-1-6 to revise the source information for the Consumer Price Index adjustment relative to sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, and refuse utility charges A memo from Council staff regarding the adoption of salary schedules for all City employees came before the Council for consideration. The memo stated each year the Council approves a salary schedule for all officers and employees of the City. The salary schedule implements the proposed employee wage and benefit decisions. Four salary schedules are proposed as follows: Non-Merit –Special Employees, Merit Employees, Classified Employees within the Police Department, and Classified Employees within the Fire Department. The proposed salary schedule includes the following: 1. A pay increase of up to 4% based on merit - $1,589,975. Department managers have each decided how the merit increases will be distributed. 2. Reclassification of 12 positions. 3. A net total of 18 positions added with 30 new positions added and 12 positions eliminated. 4. Health insurance cost increase of 5.0% - $163,000 5. Retirement funding increases as required - $0. The total proposed wage and benefit increases equal $1,752,975. An additional memo from Council staff regarding the proposed adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 budget came before the Council for consideration. The memo stated every year the Mayor is required by law to present his/her proposed budget at the first Council Meeting in May. The Council reviews the budget through a series of work sessions over the next two months. A tentative budget is adopted after a public hearing is held, with a second public hearing being held on the final budget. During the budget hearings the Council enters into the record their proposed changes to which the public and Mayor may respond. Once the final public hearing is closed, the Council makes its changes and adopts the final City budget. This budget must be adopted by June 22 as required by State law. A third memo from Council staff regarding proposed revisions to the Marshall White Center Fee Schedule came before the Council for consideration. The memo stated in the FY16 budget, changes have been made to the expenditures to reflect the Administration’s decision to take over the management of the facility. As part of the management plan for the center, the Administration is proposing a new fee structure to better align with the mission of the Recreation Division and the activities of the patrons. The fee changes include eliminating fees for several programs that the Center no longer offers, a general reorganization of admission fees, and changes to the fees for facility rentals. The programs the Center no longer offers include the boxing program, Heat of the Night boxing show, Lunchtime Fitness program, Girls’ Summer Volleyball, Girls’ Summer Basketball, Summer Fun Club, Early Bird Club, and the Be-tween things for teens program. All of the fees associated with these programs are proposed to be eliminated from the fee schedule. Administration is proposing changes to the facility’s area usage fees. The proposed amendments are intended to simplify the rate structure by allowing a patron to pay one flat daily fee instead of area-specific fees. The proposal would eliminate the fees for the boxing workout, the weight room, water aerobics, and open lap swimming and would replace them with a single daily fee for facility-wide use. Fees for area-specific activities currently range from $0.50 to $1.50. The daily fees are proposed to be higher than any one specific area fee, but the intent is to allow patrons to use multiple areas of the facility without the need to pay for each amenity separately. A fourth memo from Council staff regarding proposed amendments to the City Attorney’s Office fees came before the Council for consideration. The memo stated the proposed fee amendments are specific to attorney fees assessed when a City attorney assists in the enforcement or the collection of citations for civil violations. Up to this point, there has been no established fee when this takes place leaving a question as to the appropriate amount to charge for such services. The Administration’s transmittal indicates that the proposed amount of $181 per hour is appropriate to recover expenses for such action and that the amount proposed is the same as surrounding jurisdictions. The ordinance proposed lists the fee as Attorney Fee for civil matters and includes some clarification language in the collections section of the Code. A final memo from Council staff regarding a Consumer Price Index (CPI) source amendment came before the Council for consideration. The memo stated the proposed amendments are related to utility fees but do not themselves change any of the City’s established rates. Rather, the changes amend the source information for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and make minor wording changes to the method for calculating sewer service fees. Both of these changes will have a minor impact on how the utility rates are calculated but do not change the fee schedule adopted as part of the 2012 Utility Rate Study. As adopted with the 2012 Utility Rate Study, the City uses the CPI to calculate an annual increase in water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and refuse rates. Currently, the source information for the CPI is Wells Fargo Bank. The proposal is to change the source information to a source that is more reliable and which has information that is more readily available. The proposal is to amend the fee ordinance to establish the CPI using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Western Region (BLS) calculation. In the past, the City has sourced the CPI from Zion’s Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. It is believed that the BLS CPI would be more accurate, more reliable, and more accessible. The BLS CPI to be used for FY16 is 1.3%. The proposal also includes wording to state that if the CPI falls below zero no increases would be made to the utility rates for that year. Relative to sewer service fee calculations, because the vast majority of the City’s water meters are read electronically now, minor changes need to be made to the wording on how the average water use for the winter months is calculated for the purposes of establishing a sewer service fee for the following year. Currently, the sewer service fees are established based on average winter water usage for each residential user. Prior to the upgrade of the City’s meters, the calculation was made by interpolating the usage between the last reading in November and the first reading in April and then creating the average monthly usage for the winter months. Now with electronic meter reading, these numbers no longer need to be interpolated and averaged; the actual numbers for the winter months are available to establish the usage. For the few customers whose meters are still manual-read, the older method still needs to be used. The proposed language clarifies these two methods for establishing usage in winter months. Council Executive Director Cook reviewed the staff memos and used the aid of a PowerPoint presentation to provide those present with information from the City Council’s perspective regarding the FY2016 City budget. He identified the Council goals relative to the budget, including: • Having a sustainable thriving economy • Having stable and safe neighborhoods • Having actively involved citizens • Having quality activities accessible to all • Being well known for our rich natural environment Some of the Council’s priorities throughout the FY2016 budget preparation process include: • Employee Compensation • Citizen Assistance Programs • Diversity Affairs • Capital Improvements • City-Assisted Redevelopment • College Town Initiative Mr. Cook then highlighted significant changes to the budget over the FY2015 budget as follows: • General Fund is increasing just one-half of one percent. • Employee compensation increases total $1.6 million. • Home Exterior Loan Program (HELP) is increasing $200,000 with a commitment to add $200,000 per year for 5 years • Sprinkler upgrades to occur at the cemetery and the Mount Ogden Golf Course. • Management of the Marshall White Center has returned to the City. • Creating the Mayor's Office of Diversity Affairs and a Joint Diversity Council. • Union Station is receiving $54,000 for utilities, $50,000 for the development of a strategic plan, plus $100,000 in ongoing money from the State Legislature. • Council Management Study will focus on City Facilities. • A City branding effort is underway, and master plans are being developed for recreation, bikes, arts and complete streets. • Water conservation efforts will be evaluated and a rain barrel pilot program is funded. • The Council supports the local option sales tax authorized by the State Legislature. • The Quality Neighborhoods Initiative will begin with a community conversation. Mr. Cook then explained the Council has also identified 12 legislative projects for FY2016 that will be the primary focus of its policy-making responsibilities; several of the projects have been carried over from the past budget year. He then provided a brief overview of the budget preparation process, indicating that there is much collaboration between the City Council and City Administration as well as employee groups; the budget process has become nearly a year-round process. He then summarized the total budget numbers, indicating the final recommended total budget is $180,385,000 including the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and Municipal Building Authority (MBA) budgets. He then provided more detailed information regarding the proposed changes to the salary schedule for City employees: • 4% merit salary increases with 1% ongoing • No retirement cost increases • City is paying the 5.0% increase on the basic Health Savings Plan • 12 positions eliminated • 30 positions added • 14 of the new positions were necessary due to health care reform Mr. Cook reported the proposed final FY2016 budget modifies the tentative budget; there are 17 additional changes, which is in addition to the 23 changes approved in the Tentative Budget. The ordinances being considered by the Council this evening relative to budget actions include: • A proposed ordinance adjusting the City’s salary schedule • A proposed ordinance adopting the FY2016 budget as amended  • A proposed ordinance approving fee amendments for Marshall White Center, the City Attorney's Office, and Consumer Price Index source info. Council member Garner thanked Council staff, City Administration, and all Department Directors and their employees for their diligent efforts throughout the FY2016 budget preparation process. He added that everyone was very open in their communication about the budget and there was a willingness to answer hard questions and deal with difficult issues. He recognized the citizenry also for being involved in the budget process. He noted he personally supports changes that would improve transportation in the City; one of the greatest challenges the City faces is funding needed sidewalk, street, and other transportation projects. Some headway has been made relative to identifying sidewalk hazards, but more work must be done to make it possible for people to safely walk throughout the City. Council member Stephens echoed Council member Garner’s comments about the great collaborative process that the Council, Council staff, City Administration, and Department Directors engaged in to develop the budget. He thanked the Council for taking so much time to review all documents relating to the budget in order to make informed decisions. He also recognized the citizens who are concerned about the City and that concern is healthy. He is focused on improving the quality of life for the entire citizenry. He then discussed water infrastructure; in 2007 there were several significant issues with the City’s water supply and the Council decided something had to be done to improve the water system. The City’s water utility continues to increase in efficiency and improving the level of service to the community. The new Water Treatment Plant will generate safe and cost effective water to citizens for many years to come and the new Ogden Canyon water pipeline saves the City millions of gallons of water that were otherwise lost in the past. The City continues to focus on replacing old and failing distribution lines and there is still work ahead; the citizens may not see the improvements taking place, but when they turn on their water taps in their homes, they will understand the value of the service. He then noted that the Council is very concerned about developing quality sustainable neighborhoods; the diversity element in the City is very important and all citizens have value. He concluded that he appreciates what has been done throughout the budget development budget; he noted it is a proactive budget that will facilitate the provision of services to residents at a manageable cost. Council member Blair also thanked everyone that had a hand in developing the budget. When he was first elected to the Council he heard how difficult the budget process was, but that process has become more streamlined each year and is becoming easier to navigate. He briefly discussed efforts of the City’s economic development team; he is amazed at the projects they have been able to accomplish for the City. The lease revenue from Business Depot Ogden (BDO) continues to fund needed projects throughout the City that benefit everyone and he believes that is a result of having the best economic development team in the State of Utah. Many surrounding communities throughout the State are envious of the renaissance that Ogden is experiencing and he offered his kudos to the Community and Economic Development team for their fearless thinking and the efforts they make that ultimately improve the City. Vice Chair White echoed the comments of thanks to Council, Council staff, and City Administration. Last year was the first year in which she participated in the budget process and this year the process was much easier and she feels that is a result of the team effort to develop the budget and educate the Council regarding the components of the budget. She stated she is happy to see funding for diversity affairs within the City and she is also excited about the Quality Neighborhoods Strategy and the impact it will have on the entire community. Chair Hyer noted the budget is very complicated and he appreciates the leadership of Mayor Caldwell and Chief Administrative Officer Johnson and their willingness to work with Department Directors to identify the highest and best use of taxpayer dollars. He stated the Council spends a lot of time working on things to make Ogden a better place to live and it is nice to work together with great synergy and utilize the strong points of each Council member. He stated he is also appreciative of the funding in the budget to create the Mayor’s Office of Diversity Affairs in the City; he has participated with diversity affairs committees over the past couple of years and he has personally benefitted greatly by that association. He recognized Luis Lopez of Latinos United Promoting Economic and Civic Engagement (LUPEC) and noted he has become a close friend of his through the diversity affairs initiative. He also referenced the College Town Initiative and noted that because of the hard work of many from Ogden City and Weber State University (WSU), the City and University received the Abernathy Award for collaborative efforts. So many great things are happening in Ogden and it is exciting to be a part of it. He then discussed the funding dedicated to the Home Emergency Loan Program (HELP) and said that it will help a lot of people to improve their living situation. He recognized the employees of the Police and Fire Departments for ensuring the health and safety of the citizens; it has been disheartening to him to watch the disparagement of police officers by the national media and he hopes that Ogden’s officers know how much he appreciates their efforts to make the community safer to live in. Council member Wicks commented she is happy to see funding for a rain barrel pilot project. She stated that similar programs were employed in Murray City and Salt Lake County earlier this year and they had great participation. She stated that anything that gets people thinking about their water use and offers them options for improving their practices is a great thing. She is also happy to see funding for the sprinkler system upgrades at the cemetery and Mt. Ogden Golf Course as that improved efficiency will also help with water conservation efforts. She is pleased to see funding for merit increases for City employees; there have been years when no money was available for merit increases for the employees that keep the City safe and running smoothly. She stated they deserve to be compensated fairly. She added she looks forward to the conclusion of the transit study in the coming year and she is appreciative that additional funding is being dedicated to the arts. The Ogden City Amphitheater is used almost every day for an arts related event and most events are free or very cost effective; arts events are very successful in Ogden and more programs are being offered than have ever been offered in the past.  Council member Gochnour remarked this is the eighth time she has participated in the budget process and she salutes everyone that had a role in preparing the FY2016 budget. The budget document is a catalyst for greater understanding and cooperation throughout the City. She briefly discussed City facilities, noting the Municipal Building and Public Safety Building will both see much needed upgrades over the course of the next fiscal year and the management of the Marshall White Center will again be overseen by the City. She addressed the Union Station and noted that every member of the Council understands what an important part of the community the Union Station is and there is a focus on providing any available funding to the facility; she is excited for the capital campaign for renovations of the Union Station to get underway and she will support it any way she can. Chair Hyer stated he was reminded by Council member Wicks’ comments to discuss a water issue; he signed up for a water audit from the City last year and he learned that with minor modifications to his water system he will be able to save approximately 25 percent of the amount of outdoor water he typically uses. He stated that if citizens will take advantage of the fee water audit service, it may be possible to improve water conservation efforts. The Chair then called for a public hearing on proposed Ordinances 2015-24 and 2015-25, entitled: “An ordinance of Ogden City, Utah, adopting salary schedules for all employees of the City; and providing that this ordinance will be effective on July 1, 2014” and “An ordinance of Ogden City, Utah, adopting the budget for Ogden City for the Fiscal Year; and from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016; and providing that this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and deposit with the City Recorder” and The City Recorder presented written notice of said hearing and affidavit of the publication in the Standard-Examiner on the 7th day of June, 2015, specifying the time and place of this meeting as the time and place when and where the proposed ordinances would be given a public hearing and be considered for final passage. The proof of publication was accepted and filed. The Chair also called for public input on proposed Ordinances 2015-29, 2015-30, and 2015-28 entitled: “An ordinance of Ogden City, Utah, amending the Ogden Municipal Code by amending Subsection 4-6-1.B.9 to revise fees for the Marshall White Center and by providing that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon posting after final passage” and “An ordinance of Ogden City, Utah, amending the Ogden Municipal Code by amending Subsection 4-6-1.G to establish fees for attorney assisted collections; amending Section 4-6-2 to adopt attorney’s fees associated with collection of City imposed fees; and by providing that this ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2015” and “An ordinance of Ogden City, Utah, amending the Ogden Municipal Code by amending Subsection 4-6-1.B.19; subsection 4-6-1.B.20; and Section 9-1-6 to revise the source information for the Consumer Price Index adjustment relative to sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water utility charges; and by providing that this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon posting after final passage.” The proposed ordinances were read by long title and all persons interested were given full and fair opportunity to be heard. Julie Lewis, 1381 Penrose Drive, Salt Lake City, stated she is the Vice President of the Union Station Foundation and she wished to thank the Council for their efforts in funding operations at the facility. Over the past couple of years it has become very clear that the Foundation and the City want the same thing for the Union Station. The City has given the Foundation funding as well as the ability to show the world that the City supports them and that will be a tool that she will be able to utilize throughout the capital campaign. She asked that the Union Station continue to receive funding each year. She indicated that when the Union Pacific Railroad gave the Union Station to the City, there was an understanding that the facility would not be self-sufficient and it would be necessary to subsidize and support it throughout the years; the City was willing to do that because the facility is an icon and historical component of the City. Over the years the Union Station was undervalued and underfunded and there have been some very difficult times. She stated there is much work to be done, but she thanked the Council for the funding allocated to the Foundation in the FY2016 budget and reiterates she is hopeful that funding will continue in future years. Charles Trentleman, 3556 Fowler Avenue, stated he is the secretary of the Union Station Foundation and he reiterated Ms. Lewis’ comments regarding the funding needs of the facility. The Foundation would like to create a large interactive museum that incorporates all education partners in the City and promotes diversity. That is not possible without collaboration between the City and the Foundation. City Administration and the Foundation met together six months ago and agreed that if significant changes are not made relative to the funding and operation of the facility, the outcome will be very negative and no one wants that to happen. He stated he is happy to see the City Administration working with the Foundation and he is also hopeful that the City will plan to offer funding for the facility annually. Amelia Jones, 2580 Eccles Avenue, stated that she is also a member of the Union Station Foundation. She is appreciative of the City’s efforts in marking trip hazards on sidewalks throughout the City, especially at bus stops. She added that she is business owner on 25th Street and she noted there are 24 restaurants between Wall Avenue and Washington Boulevard on 25 th Street and that is exciting. She suggested that efforts are made to improve Union Station and offer exciting attractions because the people dining at those restaurants will want something to do before and after their meal. She stated she is looking forward to the increased vibrancy of 25th Street and noted the City has done a lot of work to get it in the position it is now in. There being no further persons appearing to be heard, COUNCIL MEMBER GOCHNOUR MOVED THE PUBLIC HEARING BE CLOSED. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER, ALL VOTING AYE.  COUNCIL MEMBER GOCHNOUR MOVED TO AMEND THE LANGUAGE OF ONE OF THE 2016 COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE PROJECTS BY INCLUDING THE WORD ‘PROACTIVELY’ AT THE BEGINNING OF THE STATEMENT REGARDING AN OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION PROGRAM. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WICKS, ALL VOTING AYE. COUNCIL MEMBER WICKS MOVED TO AMEND THE MARSHALL WHITE CENTER FEES BY ADDING A FEE OF $75 FOR KAYAK POLO SEASON PASSES. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER STEPHENS, ALL VOTING AYE. ON A MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOCHNOUR AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAIR, ORDINANCE WAS PASSED AND ADOPTED AS OGDEN CITY ORDINANCE 2015-24 AND ORDERED POSTED AS REQUIRED BY LAW UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTING AYE – COUNCIL MEMBERS BLAIR, GARNER, GOCHNOUR, STEPHENS, WICKS, VICE CHAIR WHITE, AND CHAIR HYER. VOTING NO – NONE. ON A MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER STEPHENS, ORDINANCE WAS PASSED AND ADOPTED AS OGDEN CITY ORDINANCE 2015-25 AND ORDERED POSTED AS REQUIRED BY LAW UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTING AYE – COUNCIL MEMBERS BLAIR, GARNER, GOCHNOUR, STEPHENS, WICKS, VICE CHAIR WHITE, AND CHAIR HYER. VOTING NO – NONE. ON A MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WICKS AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOCHNOUR, ORDINANCE WAS PASSED AND ADOPTED AS OGDEN CITY ORDINANCE 2015-29 AS AMENDED AND ORDERED POSTED AS REQUIRED BY LAW UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTING AYE – COUNCIL MEMBERS BLAIR, GARNER, GOCHNOUR, STEPHENS, WICKS, VICE CHAIR WHITE, AND CHAIR HYER. VOTING NO – NONE. ON A MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAIR, ORDINANCE WAS PASSED AND ADOPTED AS OGDEN CITY ORDINANCE 2015-30 AND ORDERED POSTED AS REQUIRED BY LAW UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTING AYE – COUNCIL MEMBERS BLAIR, GARNER, GOCHNOUR, STEPHENS, WICKS, VICE CHAIR WHITE, AND CHAIR HYER. VOTING NO – NONE. ON A MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER WICKS AND SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAIR, ORDINANCE WAS PASSED AND ADOPTED AS OGDEN CITY ORDINANCE 2015-28 AND ORDERED POSTED AS REQUIRED BY LAW UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTING AYE – COUNCIL MEMBERS BLAIR, GARNER, GOCHNOUR, STEPHENS, WICKS, VICE CHAIR WHITE, AND CHAIR HYER. VOTING NO – NONE. The Chair signed the ordinances as passed and adopted and the Chair’s signature was attested by the City Recorder. The authenticated ordinances were then filed with the City Recorder for transmittal to the Mayor for review and consideration. Proposed Joint Resolution 2015-15 supporting the HB362 (2015) authorized 0.25% local option general sales tax dedicated to transportation, encouraging the County of Weber to submit the proposal to voters in November 2015, and encouraging voters to support the proposal A memo from the Chief Administrative Officer came before the Council to consider a joint resolution supporting the local option general sales tax for transportation and encouraging Weber County to hold a special election to allow voters to vote on the initiative in November of 2015. The memo stated the passage of HB 362 during the 2015 Utah State Legislative Session provided an opportunity for local governments to impose a 0.25% sales tax on all sales except food to raise revenue dedicated to transportation needs. To take effect, the tax must be submitted to the voters by Weber County and approved by the voters during a general election. The proposed joint resolution provides factual information about the transportation local option and encourages the Weber County Commission to submit the tax to the voters as a ballot initiative in the November 2015 general election. The joint resolution also encourages voters to support the local option because of the potential positive impact on funding local road, street, and transportation-related needs. The memo indicated City Administration recommends the Council adopt the joint resolution. Based on calendar year taxable sales from 2014, it is estimated that the transportation local option could raise approximately $1,322,217 in annual revenue for Ogden to fund critical road and street needs and transportation infrastructure needs. Council member Garner read the joint resolution. Chair Hyer introduced in writing proposed Joint Resolution 2015-15, entitled: “A joint resolution of the Ogden City Council and Mayor Michael P. Caldwell supporting the HB362 (2015) authorized 0.25% local option general sales tax dedicated to transportations, encouraging the County of Weber to submit the proposal to voters in November 2015, and encouraging voters to support the proposal.” COUNCIL MEMBER GARNER MOVED THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED, AND THE CHAIR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE SAME. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOCHNOUR, WITH THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE: VOTING AYE – COUNCIL MEMBERS BLAIR, GARNER, GOCHNOUR, STEPHENS, WICKS, VICE CHAIR WHITE, AND CHAIR HYER. VOTING NO – NONE. Council member Gochnour stated it feels as if the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT) has been working on this measure for quite a long time and it was great to see the Utah Legislature pass the bill this year. She knows there are several Ogden City personnel that were instrumental in getting the measure passed and she saluted them for that work. Chair Hyer commented he always takes pause whenever considering a tax increase, but it has become obvious to him that the tax is needed to fund critical transportation projects that will ensure the quality of life of Ogden City residents is maintained or improved. Mayor Comments Mayor Caldwell applauded the passage of the budget and stated that he believes a transparent and conservative budget is one of the most important responsibilities the Council and City Administration share throughout each year. He appreciates the fact that the Council and Administration have many common goals and priorities and he feels that is a result of the robust dialogue that the two groups engage in. He offered special thanks to Camille Cook and Lisa Stout from the City’s Finance Division and noted they have done much of the ‘heavy lifting’ throughout the budget development process. He also thanked Department Directors and the members of the various committees that offer their input throughout the budget preparation process. He thanked the Council for supporting the joint resolution relating to transportation funding. He noted that it is not realistic to continue to delay needed transportation projects in hopes that other funding sources may be available in the future. He also thanked Christy McBride and the event and arts staff that works tirelessly around the clock to promote and produce arts events at the City amphitheater. The events have created an energy and excitement that has not been felt in Ogden for some time and that is due to the work of Ms. McBride and her staff. He again thanked the Council for their work on the budget and concluded that the funding for employee pay increases was absolutely critical and he thanked the Council for their support of City employees. It is a great time to be in Ogden as a result of the tireless work done by City employees and it is great for them to get some recognition for that work. Council member Comments Council member Garner again thanked everyone that worked on the FY2016 budget. It is enjoyable to him to go out into the community and hear positive comments from residents or visitors about the change that is occurring in Ogden. It was great to hear from members of the Union Station Foundation this evening and he committed to do whatever possible to continue support for the Union Station. He added that today he and many other Council members had the opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting event for the Lantern House and it was a great event. There being no further business to come before the Council, COUNCIL MEMBER GOCHNOUR MOVED THE MEETING ADJOURN AT 7:12 P.M. MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WICKS, ALL VOTING AYE. ________________________________________ TRACY HANSEN CITY RECORDER ________________________________________ RICHARD A. HYER, CHAIR APPROVED: September 15, 2015