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Taylorsville City Council Minutes June 15 201 I Page I City of Taylorsville CITY COUNCIL MEETING Minutes Wednesday June 15 2011 Council Chambers 2600 West Taylorsville Blvd Room No 140 Taylorsville Utah 84118 BRIEFING SESSION Attendance Mayor Russ Wall Council Members City Staff Council Chairman Jerry Rechtenbach John Inch Morgan City Administrator Vice Larry Johnson Chairman John Brems City Attorney Council Member Dama Bazbour Cheryl Peacock Cottle City Recorder Council Member Bud Catlin Jessica Springer Council Coordinator Council Member Morris Pratt Mark McGrath Community Development Director John Taylor City Engineer Keith Snarr Economic Development Director Donald Adams Grants Manager Jean Adams Deputy Recorder Excused Council Coordinator Jessica Springer Chief of Finance Scott Harrington Others Kristie Overson BRIEFING SESSION Review Administrative Report Chairman Jerry Rechtenbach conducted the Briefing Session which convened at 0 6 2m pCity Recorder Cheryl Peacock Cottle conducted a Roll Call wherein all Council Members were present Chairman Rechtenbach called for questions on the Administrative Report for the Taylotsville City Council Minutes June 15 2011 Page 2 Community Development Department Council Member Larry Johnson inquired about a property on 4700 South that used to be a Tesoro and is now a car wash Community Development Director Mazk McGrath gave clarification that the applicant desires to add adrive through restaurant to the car wash 55Council Member Pratt inquired about apartment complexes of three or more units that 04 18 are participating in the Good Landlord Program and may not have renewed their business licenses Mr McGrath said that there is one complex of about 40 units in Council District 1 that has not renewed its license and for which enforcement action is underway Mr McGrath confirmed that the complex is the Bella Vista Apartments formerly known as the Granada Apartments 08Chairman Jerry Rechtenbach asked about s 07 18 Charlie Towing and the home occupation approval for that business Mr McGrath agreed to investigate and follow up on the business He said they may have only been approved for office operations in the home Chairman Rechtenbach cited a photo he viewed online illustrating mounds of scrap metal at the location Mr McGrath stated that he will investigate the situation 2 Review Agenda 08The agenda for the City Council Meeting was reviewed 18 Mayor Wall noted that he will be reporting on flooding issues during the s Mayor Report 11 Chairman Rechtenbach cited a correction to wording in the May 11 2011 Minutes 08 18 City Recorder Cheryl Peacock Cottle noted the correction and agreed to make the change 19Chairman Rechtenbach inquired whether Utah Public Employees Association UPEA 10 18 Representative Todd Sutton m e ailed salary data from other cities Mr Morgan indicated that he did receive an m a ail from Mr Sutton and the information was forwarded Council Member Pratt said that he received an m e ail from Mr Sutton with useful information but it did not include the salary data from other municipalities 13Council Member Johnson asked for additional clarification on the car wash application 12 18 Mr McGrath described plans for a small through drive window inside the caz wash He confirmed that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval for the zoning amendment to accommodate the use for the project 39Council Member Catlin cited Ordinance No 11 15 18 09 regarding smoking in Parks and inquired where it originated Mayor Wall explained that a citizen brought it to the City and it was subsequently referred to the Ordinance Review Committee Mayor Wall noted that the Council has an advisor for the Ordinance Review Committee and cited the process for reviewing Taylorsville City Council Minutes June 15 2011 Page 3 ordinances He relayed that Salt Lake City has a similar ordinance in place The Mayor acknowledged potential enforcement issues He said he is considering enforcement of such an ordinance on City Hall property 26Counci Member Barbour relayed that families were affected by extreme smoking 18 during the Dayzz event last yeaz She stated that it is an unhealthy situation and Taylorsville indicated that the parking lot will be a designated smoking area for Taylorsville Dayzz this year 41 Council Member Larry Johnson stated that he is not yet ready to vote on the smoking 19 18 ordinance Chairman Rechtenbach reminded him that he is the Council Advisor to the Ordinance Review Committee and may choose to pull it back for further review Mr Johnson indicated that he desires to do so 3 Closed Session a Strategy Session to Discuss the Sale and Purchase of Real Property 35 Council Member Lany Johnson MOVED to adjourn the Briefing Session and convene 21 18 a Closed Session to discuss the sale and purchase of real property at 2 6 m 1p Council Member Moms Pratt SECONDED the motion Chairman Jerry Rechtenbach called for discussion on the motion aroll vote The vote was as follows There being none he called for call yes Johnson yes Pratt yes All members of the City Council yes and Rechtenbach yes Bazbour Catlin voted and the motion carried by a unanimous vote CLOSED SESSION Those in attendance at this Closed Session wereMayor Russ Wall City Administrator John Inch Morgan Council Members Barbour Catlin Johnson Pratt and Rechtenbach City Attorney John Brems Economic Development Director Keith Snarr Grants Manager Donald Adams and City Recorder Cheryl Peacock Cottle Minutes for the Closed Session were taken and aze now on file as a Protected Record Council Member Morns Pratt MOVED to adjourn this Closed Session at 4 6 6m p and convene an additional Closed Session to discuss pending litigation Council Member Larry Johnson SECONDED the motion Chairman Jerry Rechtenbach called for discussion on the motion aroll vote The vote was as follows Johnson There being none he called for call yes Pratt yes yes Barbour Catlin yes All members of the City Council present yes and Rechtenbach voted and the motion carried by a unanimous vote Taylorsville City Council Minutes June 15 2011 Page 4 b Strategy Session to Discuss Pending Litigation CLOSED SESSION Mayor Russ Wall City Administrator John Those in attendance at this Closed Session were Inch Morgan Council Members Barbour Catlin Johnson Pratt and Rechtenbach City Attorney John Brems and City Recorder Cheryl Peacock Cottle Minutes for the Closed Session were taken and are now on file as a Protected Record Council Member Bud Catlin MOVED to adjourn this Closed Session at 7 1m Ip and convene the regular City Council Meeting Council Member Larry Johnson SECONDED the motion Chairman Rechtenbach called for discussion on the motion There being none he called Jerry aroll vote The vote was as follows for call yes Barbour yes Catlin yes Pratt Johnson yes yes All members of the City Council present voted and the motion and Rechtenbach carried by a unanimous vote REGULAR MEETING Attendance Mayor Russ Wall Council Members City Staff Council Chairman Jerry Rechtenbach John Inch Morgan City Administrator Vice Larry Johnson Chairman John Brems City Attorney Council Member Dama Barbour Mark McGrath Community Development Director Council Member Bud Catlin Del Craig Chief of Police Council Member Morris Pratt Cheryl Peacock Cottle City Recorder Wayne Dial Assistant Chief of Police Judge Michael Kwan Judge Marsha Thomas John Taylor City Engineer Keith Snarr Economic Development Director Donald Adams Grants Manager Jean Ashby Deputy Recorder Gerry Orr Senior Finance Officer Patrick Tomasino Chief Building Inspector Taylorsville City Council Minutes June 15 2011 Page 5 Excused Council Coordinator Jessica Springer Chief of Finance Scott Harrington Citizens Kristie Overson Israel Grossman Curt Cochran Ken Acker Lynn Handy John Gidney Gordon Wolf Brett Mclff Rhetta McIff Cathy McKitrick Jay Ziolkowski Suzan Bukovinsky Ernest Burgess Carrie Bohnsack Dave Ballou Cathy McKitrick Aimee Newton Israel Grossman Dean Paynter Members of Scout Troop 1384 Steve Ashby Julene Inskeep Doug Inskeep Bob Gardner Brad Simons 5harlyne Lefteller Elaine Penrose S M Taylor Roger Parkinson Donna Drecksel Asanfar Joseph Ameen 1 WELCOME INTRODUCTION AND PRELIMINARY MATTERS 14Chairman Jerry Rechtenbach called the meeting to order at 1 13 19 6 3 m p and welcomed those in attendance City Recorder Cheryl Peacock Cottle conducted a Roll Call wherein all Council Members were present 1 Opening Ceremonies Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Johnson 49Council Member Larry Johnson recognized Scout Troop 1384 A member of the troop 13 19 directed the Pledge of Allegiance 2 1 Reverence Council Member Johnson Opening Ceremonies For July 6 2011 to be arranged by Youth Council A member of Scout Troop 1384 offered the Reverence 3 1 Citizen Comments 37Chairman Jerry Rechtenbach reviewed the Citizen Comment Procedures for the 15 19 audience He then called for any citizen comments 09Brad Simons presented a contribution of 250 to the Veterans Memorial Fund on 17 19 behalf of Questar Gas Company Elected officials thanked Questar for their donation and support in the community 12There were no additional citizen comments and Chairman Rechtenbach closed the 18 19 citizen comment period Taylorsville City Council Minutes June l5 2011 Page 6 4 1 Mayor Report s 25 Mayor Russ Wall reported on the response from the business community in relation to 18 19 the Veterans Memorial He invited anyone who wants to meet the memorial sculptor and throw a piece of clay on the memorial to attend an event on June 24 2011 at 0 3 0m p at Taylorsville City Hall 13 The Mayor referenced flood issues and asked City Engineer John Taylor to provide an 20 19 update on flooding Mr Taylor cited flooding problems along the Jordan River between 3900 South and 4500 South He relayed that sandbagging has been completed along the Jordan Trail near the Fairstone Apartments and also at the Sorensen Research Park He noted that Salt Lake County is providing sand and sand bags for anyone along the Jordan River who is concerned with flooding He observed that the upcoming weather will determine severity of further flooding in Taylorsville 33 Mr Taylor described flooding at the parkway and underpasses 22 19 He clarified that the County actually controls the trail but signage is in place to mitigate liability Mr Morgan described reasons that the District Attorney has advised against barricades and instead recommends relying on signs that indicate closure due to dangerous conditions 20Mayor Wall relayed that the Governor has asked municipalities to wam citizens to stay 24 19 away from rivers and creeks The Mayor asked that residents stay from the Jordan River and its tributaries and wait for flooding to subside 05Council Member Catlin noted that he observed water at the bottom of the bridge earlier 25 19 in the day 2 APPOINTMENTS 1 2 Lynn Handy Chair of the Budget Committee Chairman Rechtenbach Chairman Rechtenbach nominated Lynn Handy to serve as Chair of the Budget Committee Mayor Wall asked that Mr Handy be excused as he had another commitment The Mayor thanked Gordon Wolf for his many years of service as Chair of the Budget Committee 40Council Member Morris Pratt MOVED to appoint Lynn Handy as Chair of the 26 19 Taylorsville Budget Committee Council Member Dama Barbour SECONDED the motion Chairman Rechtenbach called for discussion on the motion There being none he called for a vote The vote was as follows yes Pratt Johnson yes Catlin yes and yes Barbour yes Rechtenbach All City Council members voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously Taylorsville City Council Minutes June 15 2011 Page 7 3 REPORTS There were no reports 4 CONSENT AGENDA 1 4 Minutes CCWS 11 5 RCCM 11 58 14Council Member Morris Pratt MOVED to adopt the Consent Agenda with the 27 19 previously noted correction to the minutes from May 11 2011 Council Member Larry Johnson SECONDED the motion Chairman Rechtenbach called for discussion on the motion There being none he called for a roll call vote The vote was as follows Johnson yes Pratt yes yes and Rechtenbach yes Barbour Catlin yes All City Council members voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously 5 PLANNING MATTERS 1 5 Public Hearins 6 3 0m To Receive Public Comment on the Amendment p to the Taylorsville Zoning Map From z C 1 c to 1 C Neighborhood Commercial on Property Located at 3225 West 4700 South 43Community Development Mark McGrath reported that the City was recently 27 19 approached by the owners of a convenience gas store station at 3225 West 4700 South to request a zoning amendment for the Mr McGrath cited current zoning and described the property requested change to zoning He showed an aerial photo of the property He explained that the owners would like to convert the existing carwash to adrive through fast food facility 31 Council Member Johnson inquired about the dimensions of the carwash structure and 19 how much room would be left with a car driving through it 37Mr McGrath explained that under the current zoning conditions the only allowable 32 19 uses aze a gas station convenience store and caz wash He relayed that the owners have appealed to the City to change the zoning He confirmed that the Planning Commission voted unanimously last month to make this change Mr McGrath clazified that 1 C is the lowest intensity use He stated that most businesses in this zone are used for gas stations 46Mr McGrath explained that the proposal also includes up 34 19 awalk window for customers Taylorsville City Council Minutes June 75 2011 Page 8 08 Council Member Pratt asked for additional clarification on the use allowed in the zone 35 19 C that could be allowed in and Mr McGrath explained that there is no more intense use than 1 the area 02Chairman Rechtenbach clarified that this ordinance has nothing to do with the intended 36 19 use or the Conditional Use Permit but is only an ordinance to change the zoning 50Council Member Pratt noted there would have to be a zoning change to do anything 36 19 else on the property even if the car wash is demolished 09Chairman Rechtenbach opened the public hearing on this matter and called for citizen 37 19 comments 26Applicant Asanfar Joseph Ameen cited issues with the car wash losing money He 37 19 described a desire to change the business in order to better meet customer needs 19Council Member Johnson inquired about the type of food that would be served Mr 9 3 9 Ameen explained that another tenant will bring in food from another location similar to a taco stand 43There were no additional comments and Chairman Rechtenbach declared the public 40 19 hearing closed 19 40 50Council Member Johnson expressed concern regarding the drive through plan and parking issues Chairman Rechtenbach reiterated that the Council is not being asked to deal with the site plan at this point as that will be handled by the Planning Commission 34Mr McCttath confirmed that the Planning Department has done a parking analysis on 41 19 the project and determined that it does meet parking requirements 1 5 Ordinance No OS 11Amendment to the Taylorsville Zoning Map From z C 1 c to 1 C Neighborhood Commercial on Property Located at 3225 West 4700 South Mark McGrath OSCouncil 19 42 Member Dama Barbour MOVED to adopt Ordinance No 11 08 Amendment to the Taylorsville Zoning Map From z C 1 c to 1 C Neighborhood Commercial on Property Located at 3225 West 4700 South Council Member Bud Catlin SECONDED the motion Chairman Rechtenbach called for discussion on the motion There being none he called for a roll call vote The vote was as follows Johnson Pratt no yes and yes Barbour yes Catlin yes Rechtenbach All City Council members voted and the motion passed with afour to onevote Taylorsville City Council Minutes June 15 2011 Page 9 2 5 09 Prohibiting Smoking On or In Owned Ordinance No 11 City Parks Trails and Recreation Facilities John Brems City Attorney that the Council would like to table 15 City Attorney John Brems called for confirmation 43 19 Council concurred the ordinance until further review is completed The subject table Ordinance No 11 09 Prohibiting 31 Council Member Larry Johnson MOVED to 43 19 Facilities until the July 13 2011 City Parks Trails and Recreation Smoking On or In Owned the motion Chairman Rechtenbach Work Session Council Member Bud Catlin SECONDED he called for a roll call vote The vote called for discussion on the motion There being none yes and Rechtenbach yes Barbour yes All was as follows yes Pratt Johnson yes Catlin City Council members voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously 6 FINANCIAL MATTERS 2024 1 6 10Declaring Certain Real Property Located at Ordinance No 11 West 6200 South as Surplus to the Needs of the City Establishing a of the Property Minimum Bid and Directing the Mayor to Dispose John Inch Morgan Mayor Wall Redwood Road He 22 City Administrator John Inch Morgan illustrated parcels along 44 19 donated to a Council requested approval to property at 2024 West 6200 South to be surplus of 0 5 00 charitable contribution with a minimum bid traffic on three sides and will be 49Mayor Wall explained that the subject property has 45 19 the property to Habitat for Humanity to have a hard to sell He proposed that the City donate toproperty use for the hard move home built there He stated that this is a good narrow for building a home 27Chairman Rechtenbach observed that the lot is very 46 19 has given consideration to the property and feels Mayor Wall said that Habitat for Humanity his understanding that Delta Airlines is they can use it for a home The Mayor relayed home in July and the project would likely happen very quickly committed to do a quick build No 1110 Declaring 48Council Member Morris Pratt MOVED to adopt Ordinance 47 19 the Needs of the City Certain Real Property Located at 2024 West 6200 South as Surplus to the Mayor to Dispose of the Property with a Establishing a Minimum Bid and Directing Johnson year period Council Member Larry in a two stipulation that construction be completed discussion on the motion SECONDED the motion Chairman Rechtenbach called for Discussion was held regarding any need for deed restrictions Mayor Wall said he hesitates to described the Habitat for Humanity Program It was implement restrictions on the sale and Taylorsville City Council Minutes June 15 2011 Page 10 suggested by Council Member Pratt that the stipulation be included that the property can only be sold if it is developed Council Member Johnson inquired about compliance with building codes and assurance was given that building codes would be in force Mayor Wall indicated that there Pratt restated his motion to may be a need to bring a variance request back Council Member approve Ordinance 11 10 approving the surplus price as outlined and including the requirement year period and cannot be sold other than that the property must be developed within atwo through Habitat for Humanity There being no further discussion Chairman Rechtenbach called for a roll call vote The vote was as follows Johnson yes Pratt yes Catlinyes Barbour yes yes All City Council members voted in favor and the motion passed and Rechtenbach unanimously 2 6 Public Hearing 6 3 0m p To Receive Public Comment on the Final Year Budget for the 2010 Amendment to the Current s 2011 Fiscal Year 12 City Administrator John Inch Morgan cited some technical changes to recognize 52 19 542 in additional revenue received by the City 286 52Chairman Rechtenbach opened the public hearing and called for citizen comments 19 20There were no comments and Chairman Rechtenbach declared the public hearing 19 53 closed 40Council Member Morris Pratt asked for clarification regarding an increase in revenue 53 19 from Comcast Mr Morgan confirmed that the increase reflects money owed over a period of time He explained that the revenue being recognized is time one money but there will now be a small amount of additional revenue coming in regulazly 10 Council Member Pratt inquired about 55 19 an increase under Line 57 in Other Revenue Mr Morgan agreed to research that amount and provide feedback 58 Council Member Pratt cited an increase in the Streetlight Budget and asked about the 55 19 trend Mr Morgan gave clarification and indicated that a savings on the new lights should be seen in the future He confirmed that the majority of the streetlights have now been replaced 1 6 Resolution No 11 17Providing for the Final Amendment to the 2011 Fiscal Year Budget John Inch Morgan 2010 10Council Member Morris Pratt MOVED to 57 19 adopt Resolution No 11 17 Providing for 2011 Fiscal Year Budget Council Member Dama Barbour the Final Amendment to the 2010 SECONDED the motion Chairman Rechtenbach called for discussion on the motion There being none he called for a roll call vote The vote was as follows yes Pratt Johnson yes Taylorsville City Council Minutes June 15 2011 Page 11 All City Council members voted in favor and yes and Rechtenbach yes Barbour Catlin yes the motion passed unanimously 3 6 Resolution No 11 16 Adopting a Budget for all City of Taylorsville 2011 and Ending June Municipal Funds for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1 of the City of Taylorsville 30 2012 Making Appropriations for the Support of Tax and for the Same Fiscal Year Period and Determining the Rate within the City of Levying Taxes Upon all Real and Personal Property Taylorsville Utah John Inch Morgan he just m e ailed to 09 City Administrator John Inch Morgan referenced the revised budget 58 19 the Council at the of the meeting He said the only change is to the Community beginning from Judge Kwan Development Budget with a reduction of 5 8 28 Mr Morgan cited a request line for bailiffs within the Court Budget to have the Council consider moving the line and placed in a 27 Judge Kwan asked that the bailiffs be taken out ofthe Court salary 59 19 cannot control bailiffs and does not supervise them The separate line for bailiffs since the Court Council agreed that this budget 49 Council Member Pratt referenced the certified tax rate and confirmed 20 00 reflects that correct amount the certified tax rate and asked 12 Council Member Pratt stated his confusion relating to 01 20 how the certified tax for clarification on how it is calculated Mr Morgan gave explanation on rate is determined byadding in new growth He said that more money was actually yielded than what was anticipated He noted that this is good news for the City as there were was more assessed valuation growth in Taylorsville last year than originally predicted conservative on 29Council Member Pratt commented that this budget is purposely 05 20 revenues will increase He suggested that some mid year revenues but said he is optimistic that items that cut from the budget budget adjustments may be made to include some were staff members for Council Member Pratt thanked Chief of Finance Scott Harrington and other their work on the budget and other Mr Morgan commended the efforts of Mr Harrington Senior Accountant Gerry Orr members of the City Staff No 1116Adopting 49Council Member Morris Pratt MOVED to adopt Resolution a 06 20 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1 2011 Budget for all City of Taylorsville Municipal Funds of the City of Taylorsville for and Ending June 30 2012 Making Appropriations for the Support Taylorsville City Council Minutes June 15 2011 Page 12 the Same Fiscal Year Period and Determining the Rate of Tax and Levying Taxes Upon all Real and Personal Property within the City of Taylorsville Utah Council Member Larry Johnson SECONDED the motion Chairman Rechtenbach called for discussion on the motion There being none he called for a roll call vote The vote was as follows yes Pratt Johnson yes yes and yes yes Barbour Catlin Rechtenbach All City Council members voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously 7 OTHER MATTERS 10Council Member Morris Pratt announced a meeting scheduled on June 16 2011 from 08 20 7 0 0m pto 0 8 0m pat the Taylorsville Library regarding open space property on 4800 South He noted that this is the second last of two meetings and citizens are invited to bring input 06Council Member Pratt referenced the year 09 20 end budget for CDBG funds He relayed that the Food Bank has purposely not used a sizable amount of their budget because of space limitations until the new building is completed Mr Pratt stated that a request will be coming back before the Council to carry money forwazd for equipment needs Mayor Wall clarified that any existing monies may be carried over for up to three years He noted that a public hearing would need to be held for any new money for which previous application was not made and said that can be done anytime upon notification 10Grants Manager Donald Adams relayed that bids should go out sometime in July and 11 20 the new Food Bank building should be completed before the snow flies 8 NEW ITEMS FOR SUBSEQUENT CONSIDERATION No Action There were no new items for subsequent consideration 9 NOTICE OF FUTURE PUBLIC MEETINGS NEXT MEETING 34 11 20 9 1 Town Meeting Wednesday June 29 2011 0 6 0m p 2 9 City Council Briefing Session Wednesday July 6 2011 0 6 0mp 9 3 City Council Meeting Wednesday July 6 2011 6 3 0 p m 9 4 City Council Work Session Wednesday July 13 2011 0 6 0mp 9 5 City Council Briefing Session Wednesday July 20 2011 0 6 0m p 6 9 City Council Meeting Wednesday July 20 2011 3 6 0 p m 10 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS 58 11 X0 10 Taylorsville Dayzz June 23 27 2011 See the City website for further details and a schedule of events taylorsvilleutsov www Taylorsville City Council Minutes June 15 2011 Page 13 11 ADJOURNMENT 09 Council Member 12 20 Lazry Johnson MOVED to adjourn the City Council Meeting Council Member Bud Catlin SECONDED the motion Chairman Rechtenbach called for discussion There being none he called for a vote The vote was as follows Johnson Pratt yes yes Catlin yes Bazbouryes and yes Rechtenbach City Council members voted in favor All and the motion passed unanimously The meeting was adjourned at 1 8 2m p vl 1 c Cheryl Peaco Cottle City Recorder Minutes approved CC 07 11 06 Minutes Prepared hyr Cheryl Peacock CatBe City Recorder