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Taylorsville City Council Minutes March 5 014 Page 1 City of Taylorsville CITY COUNCIL MEETING Minutes Wednesday March 5 2014 Council Chambers 2600 West Taylorsville Blvd Room No 140 Taylorsville Utah 84129 SESSION Attendance Mayor Larry Johnson Council Members City Staff Council Chairman Kristie Overson John Taylor City Administrator Vice Ernest Burgess Chairman John Brems City Attorney Council Member Daniel Armstrong Cheryl Peacock Cottle City Recorder Council Member Dama Barbour Scott Harrington Chief Financial Officer Council Member Brad Christopherson Mark McGrath Community Development Director Donald Adams Economic Development Director Tracy Wyant UPD Precinct Chief Mike Kelsey UFA Assistant Chief Kristy Heineman Council Coordinator BRIEFING SESSION Review Administrative Report 9 6 0 4 PM Chairman Kristie Overson conducted the Briefing Session which convened at 06 4 pCity Recorder Cheryl Peacock Cottle conducted a Roll Call wherein all Council Members m were present except Council Member Burgess who was expected soon Chair Overson called for questions on the Administrative Report 51 6 0 5 PNI Council Member Barbour inquired about information on the upcoming Day f Service event She noted that service is being scheduled through Community Councils however Community Councils are not up and operating in her District 4 She asked what she should do to Taylorsville City Council Minutes March 5 2014 Page 2 service needed in that area prepaze for the event City Administrator John Taylor inquired about He stated that if there are suggestions for areas of focus Neighborhood Services Coordinator Rhetta McIff can help facilitate service efforts Council Member Barbour agreed to touch base with Ms Mclff 2 Review Agenda 16PM 6 0 7 The agenda for the City Council Meeting was reviewed It was noted that the CDBG matter is a public hearing and no action or adoption is needed at this time simply however the resolution for approving CDBG funding will be brought back in two weeks It was 04 will be tabled pending an additional amendment needed relayed that Ordinance No 14 6 1 0 PM Chair Overson questioned which Council Members will be attending the Utah 1 of Cities and Towns Conference in April Council Member Dan Armstrong indicated League that he may not be able to be there 3 Adjourn 62PM 15 Chair Overson declared the Briefmg Session adjourned at 1 6 3m p REGULAR MEETING Attendance Mayor Larry Johnson Council Members City Staff Council Chairman Kristie Overson John Taylor City Administrator Vice Ernest Burgess Chairman John Brems City Attorney Council Member Daniel Armstrong Mark McGrath Community Development Director Council Member Dama Barbour Tracy Wyant UPD Precinct Chief Council Member Brad Christopherson Cheryl Peacock Cottle City Recorder Scott Harrington Chief Financial Officer Donald Adams Economic Development Director Mike Kelsey UFA Assistant Chief Kristv Heineman Council Coordinator Marsha Thomas Judge Tess Faulkner Clerk of the Court Rhetta McIff Neighborhood Services Coordinator Taylorsville City Council Minutes March 5 2014 Page 3 Citizens Jasey Wyatt Spencer Braithwaite John Gidney Scouts from Troop 394 Royce Larsen Pam Roberts Kevyn Smeltzer Marin McIff Lynn Handy Daryl Gudmundson Brent Garside Danielle Latta Kellie Mieremet John Hadlock Joan White Candy Caballero Roger Borgenicht Steve Fauschou Jaimie Dunn Gana Hasanbegonic Cheyenne Bradshaw Jay Baden Jan Carter Tabb George Mary Cranney 1 WELCOME INTRODUCTION AND PRELIMINARY MATTERS Chairman Kristie Overson called the meeting to order at 0 6 pand welcomed those in 5m attendance City Recorder Cheryl Peacock Cottle conducted a Roll Call wherein all Council Members were present 1 Opening Ceremonies Pledge of Allegiance Youth Council Youth Council Member Cheyenne Bradshaw directed the Pledge of Allegiance L2 Reverence Youth Council Opening Ceremonies For March 19 2014 to be arranged by Council Chair Overson Youth Council Mayor Spencer Braithwaite offered the Reverence and gave a quote from Thomas Edison Chair Barbour recognized scouts from Troop 394 who were in attendance 3 1 Mayor Report s Mayor Lawrence Johnson gave an update on current City business He relayed that Jim Taney has retired and will be replaced by Mark Daley as caretaker ofthe Taylorsville Bennion The also reported that Tiffany Janzen has been hired as the sCity new Heritage Center Mayor Public Information Officer Pi0 replacing Aimee Newton Mayor Johnson stated that Scott for the is also the s City Harrington has accepted the position of Assistant City Manager City and Chief Financial Officer CFO The Mayor reported that Donald Adams has resigned and Wayne Harper has accepted the position of Economic Development Director The Mayor stated his excitement over recent changes at City Hall and cited intent to keep working hard and moving forward 4 1 Citizen Comments Chairman Kristie Overson reviewed the Citizen Comment Procedures far the audience She then called for any citizen comments She noted that those who plan to speak regarding CDBG Taylorsville City Council Minutes March 5 2014 Page 4 funding will be given that opportunity later in the meeting during the public hearing specific to CDBG matters There were no citizen comments at this time and Chairman Overson closed the citizen comment period 2 APPOINTMENTS 1 2 Traci Jones Historic Preservation Committee Appointment Chair Kristie Overson Chair Kristie Overson nominated Traci Jones to serve as a member of the Taylorsville Historic Preservation Committee Council Member Dama Barbour MOVED to appoint Traci Jones as a member of the Historic Preservation Committee Council Member Brad Christopherson SECONDED the motion Chairman Kristie Overson called for discussion on the motion There being none she called for a roll vote The vote was as follows call yes Christopherson Overson yesBurgess yes yes and Armstronb yes Barbour All City Council members voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously 3 REPORTS 3 1 Youth Council Report Jasey Wyatt 6 17 3 8 PM Youth Council Chair Jasey Wyatt reported on recent activities and upcoming events for the Youth Council She cited the recent Day at the Legislature attended by Taylorsville Youth Council Members She indicated that this was a great opportunity to observe the governmentat work and meet local legislators Ms Wyatt relayed that the Youth Council also helped with the Annual Taylorsville Art Show and referenced the great artistic talent found in Taylorsville She said Youth Council Members are now gearing up for their annual Youth Council Conference at Utah State University where service projects and ideas for service Council display that will be taken to She illustrated the Youth s opportunities will be presented the conference and shared with other Youth Councils in the State 1 03 4 0 PM Council Member Dama Barbour commended Ms Wyatt for her great report and said it was an honor to participate with the Taylorsville Youth Council at the Day at the Legislature event 6 06 4 0 PM Mayor Johnson reported that he was extremely impressed with the local talent displayed at the recent Art Show Taylorsville City Council Minutes March 5 2014 Page 5 Council Member Ernest Burgess thanked Taylorsville Youth Council Members for making a difference 2 3 Court Report Judge MarsTza Thomas 12 6 4 1 PM Judge Marsha Thomas reported on recent activities in the Taylorsville Justice Court for the period of July 1 2013 February 14 2014 She reviewed statistics regarding case filings case types etc Judge Thomas discussed Court revenue and expenses data as contained in the packet report 07PM 4 6 6 Judge Thomas reviewed current court projects as follows streamlining the document monetary collection process transitioning to all electronic case files and document decreasing postage costs improving electronic communication with the management analyzing e webpage phone information continuing to increase employee training opportunities public i and updating security cameras and emergency information 6 05 5 1 Py1 Council Member Dan Armstrong inquired about Court revenues versus expenses and asked how that difference is made up CFO Scott Harrington explained that there is usually a difference between Court revenue and expense and that loss comes out of the General Fund 6 27 5 2 PM Chair Kristie Overson commended the Judge and Court Clerks for their tremendous efforts She also thanked Judge Thomas for the fine program she has implemented fox groups of noted that this year two student young people who want to observe the Court Judge Thomas body officers from Keams High School are participating in the Court Obsefvation Prografn 3 Public Works Report Kevyn Smeltzer 6 5 394 PM Kevyn Smeltzer of Salt Lake County Public Works reported on public works services provided in Taylorsville during the previous quarter He distributed a handout on services rendered by Salt Lake County Public Works Operations and cited the following services road maintenance snow removal sign fabrication and maintenance road crosswalk traffic construction and striping school zone lights installation and maintenance signal maintenance landscape maintenance weed control ADA ramps emergency response storm drain maintenance speed studies and traffic counts and miscellaneous maintenance work Mr Smeltzer noted that other services available from Salt Lake County Public Works include gutter construction and street sweeping concrete sidewalk Mr Smeltzer called for any questions from the Council on the expense report provided in the packet or on services provided Taylorsville City Council Minutes March 5 2014 Page 6 6 09 5 8PM Council Member Dama Barbour inquired whether the City owns a street sweeper City Administrator lohn Taylor confirmed that Taylorsville is owner part of a street sweeper with Cottonwood and Heights Council Member Barbour noted that Ciry streets look Holladay good She also thanked Mr Smeltzer for the efforts of the Public Works Department 4 3 Wasatch Front Waste Recycling Report Pam Roberts 32PM 5 6 8 Pam Roberts of the Wasatch Front Waste Recycling District WFWRD reported on recent sanitation services provided in Taylorsville She relayed that on March 17 2014 the side subscription Green Waste Program which is available to all District is rolling out the curb end report being reviewed is for residents of Taylorsville who subscribe She noted that the year the 2013 calendar year She pointed out the variety of services provided by the District and cited cost savings as a result of waste diversion 69 PM Ms Roberts referenced the recent 2014 fee increase which was implemented with 54 reluctance but was necessary to sustain service levels following an increase to dumping great fees raised this year to 5 per ton She discussed services provided e i weekly garbage and recycling pickup services the trailer rental program the annual area cleanup program the leaf bag program curbside Christmas tree pickup and glass recycling She noted that the District also collects waste e at their office building in Midvale and provides vouchers to residents for 000 tons of waste was collected from the 000 the landfill Ms Roberts reported that 142 81 homes in the District 7 23 0 1 PM Ms Roberts discussed the s District customer service history billing satisfaction ratings employee satisfaction statistics and goals She reviewed diversion rates for recyclables 2012 and 2013 She discussed cost green waste and glass She illustrated comparisons for benefits to recycling and collecting green waste 35PM 7 0 2 Ms Roberts announced that Council Member Dama Barbour has been elected as Vice of the WFWRD Board Ms Roberts gave details on the subscription Green Waste Chair Program starting in Taylorsville She stated that the Area Cleanup Program in Taylorville will run from June 9 to July 9 2014 She announced that Supervisor Pau Arnold is retiring after many years of service 35 7 0 2 PM Council Member Barbour cited appreciation she has gained through her service on the WFWRD Board and thanked the District for the sanitation services that are provided 7 35 0 2 PM Council Member Brad Christopherson called fox explanation on how recycling saves landfills that are quickly reaching capacity and money in the long run Ms Roberts cited reverenced prohibitive costs for opening another landfill in the valley She also described benefits of the Green Waste Program Taylorsville City Council Minutes March 5 20 L4 Page 7 35 7 0 2 PM Council Member Dan Armstrong inquired about the glass recycling program Ms Roberts relayed that there are two large containers located by the Taylorsville Senior Center and near the Salt Lake Community College Council Member Armstrong questioned how citizens are being made aware of the opportunity to subscribe to the Green Waste Program Ms Roberts relayed that notes were sent out to every household in the District as part of the newsletter and there are signs available to post in yards She said that education on the program is also being presented to schools and scout groups 7 0 35 2 PM Council Member Ernest Burgess inquired whether improvement with recycling has been seen over the last year Ms Roberts confirmed that there has been an improvement of 100 year recycling amounts She said that the recycle clean rate is in the 90 tons over last s h percentile 7 35 0 2 PM Council Member Dan Armstrong cited successful efforts in his own home to recycle 4 CONSENT AGENDA 4 1 Minutes CCWS 02 14 12 RCCM 02 14 19 7 35 0 2 PM Council Member Brad Christopherson MOVED to adopt the Consent Agenda Council Member Dan Armstrong SECONDED the motion Chairman Kristie Overson called for discussion on the motion There being none she called for call aroll vote The vote was as follows yes Christopherson Overson yesBurgess yes and Armstrong yes Barbour yes All City Council members voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously 5 PLANNING MATTERS There were no planning matters 6 FINANCIAL MATTERS 1 6 Public Hearing 6 3 p To Receive Public Comment on Funding 0m Priorities for the Community Development Block Grant CDBG and HOME Programs Ra1hy Ricci 7 0 23 PM CDBG Consultant Kathy Ricci explained that CDBG and HOME Funds are awarded to Taylorsville annually She noted that the application process began in December 20li She explained that entities who have applied for funds will present November needs during this scheduled public hearing and will address any questions from the Council She Taylorsville City Council Minutes March 5 2014 Page 8 s total funding allocation is not yet known but a slight decrease in funding said that Taylorsville is expected so numbers presented are conservative Chair Overson opened the public hearing on CDBG funding requests and called for citizen comments Danielle Latta of the YMCA stated that they work with six elementary schools serving over 500 children She issued an invitation to a Pancake Breakfast on Friday March 7 2014 7 35 0 2 PM Jaimie Dunn from the Boys and Girls Club cited their Murray location that serves 300 youth per day She noted that children served are from low income families and single parent homes She described daycare and school pre programs and reported that about 100 Taylorsville children are served per day 3 7 3 PM Roger Borgenicht of ASSIST described their profit 7 non community design center He explained that ASSIST provides emergency repairs and accessibility assessment and design installs preventativesafety features in homes and renders free home assessments He reported that 56 critical home repairs were done last year in Taylorsville He noted that ASSIST uses local licensed contractors and said that the average income of families assisted is about 16 000 per year He expressed appreciation far s Taylorsville support and added that 82 of those served are 62 or older 7PM 46 3 Mary Cranney of the Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake relayed that theirs is a first time request to Taylorsville for vital support for Taylorsville residents She said that their agency provides low cost legal aid to residents of Salt Lake County She explained that they are asking for 0 5 00 to support the DIVA Program for domestic violence victims She cited statistics and information on domestic violence She stated that the purpose of the DIVA program cycle on every level She asked for support for Taylorsville residents and is to break the said 161 of those recently served were from Taylorsville She described other legal services offered through the Legal Aid Society 4 27 7 9 PM Kelly Mieremet of the Family Support Center stated that they are a local non profithouse in Taylorsville focusing on child abuse prevention and treatment services She said that nearly 0 5 00 vulnerable families are served annually with free and lowcost services e i crisis nurseries She listed other services provided as follows counseling free home in parenting support community education classes and support groups She reported that Taylorsville had 252 confirmed child abuse victims last year She relayed that funds are being requested to help maintain their Taylorsville building which is in need of major repairs She thanked Mayor Johnson for recently visiting the facility Taylorsville City Council Minutes March 5 2014 Pale 9 7 5 0 6PM Jay Bladen of Community Development Corporation of Utah described their first home buyers He down assistance to low income and time program that offers payment said that the most calls for assistance come from the Taylorsville area He noted that private funds are raised to supplement public funds He cited great success in the past in helping citizens obtain home n o ership 7 38 5 2 PM Jan Carter Coordinator at Odyssey House cited 12 different programs She reported that Odyssey House has an Adult Program that serves 92 men and women in a year 100 old building She cited repairs and updates needed to that building She distributed pictures of offices and bedrooms showing new piping needed She referenced 14 people served from Taylorsville who had favorable outcomes 11 7 5 6 PM Tabb George Partnership Director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Utah tomentoring programs program offered at Vista Elementary to under described one privileged children He described benefits to the program that are seen e i improving academic scores decreasing truancy from school transitioning to gainfully employed adults reducing drug problems eta He reported that 211 children were served in Taylorsville last yeaz with aone to one caring supportive adult mentor He noted that expenses are mostly amibuted to the extensive screening process for mentor matches 21 7 5 9 PM Celeste Eggert of the Road Home Shelter thanked the Council for its past support She stated that the Road Home is the largest homeless shelter in Utah serving 700 to 800 people She cited the winter shelter in Midvale that serves per night at The year round downtown shelter up to 1200 people per night during cold months She said that no one is ever turned away She cited a housing placement success rate of 87 She indicated that funding is being requested to help support the downtown main shelter 53 8 0 0 PM There were no additional comments and Chair Overson declazed the public hearing closed 8 0 221 PM Council Chair Overson observed that the City Council will be making a decision on official CDBG funding allocations in two weeks time OTHER MATTERS 1 7 Orrlizzance No 14 04 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 8 0 of the Taylorsville Code of Ordinances Animal Control Enforcement John Brews 13 8 0 2 PM Chair Overson noted that there is some additional work to be done on Ordinance 04 and there is a need to table the matter at this time 14 Taylorsville City Council Minutes March 5 2014 Page 10 8 34 0 2 PM Council Member Dama Barbour MOVED to table Ordinance No 14 04 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 4 0 ofthe Taylorsville Code of Ordinances Council Member Brad Armstrong SECONDED the motion Chairman Kristie Overson called for discussion on aroll vote The vote was as follows Overson the motion There being none she called for call yes Burgess yes Christopherson yes Barbour yes All City Council yes and Armstrong members voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously 8 NEW ITEMS FOR SUBSEQUENT CONSIDERATION No Action There were no new items for subsequent consideration 9 NOTICE OF FUTURE PUBLIC MEETINGS NEXT MEETING 8 19 0 3 PM 1 9 Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday March 11 2014 0 7 0mp Work Session March 12 2014 0 6 0 9 2 City Council Wednesday p m Session Wednesday March 19 2014 06 0 9 3 City Council Briefing p m March 19 2014 6 0 0 9 4 City Council Meeting Wednesday p m 10 CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS 8 37 0 3PM 10 Wide Day of Service Apri126 2014 For more information visit City gov www taylorsvilleut 2 10 28 2014 Valley Regional Park For more Taylorsville Dayzz June 26 information visit tavlorsvilledayzz com www 11 CLOSED SESSION Conference Roorn 202 11 Strategy Session to Discuss the Sale or Purchase of Real Property It was determined that a Closed Session was not needed and no Closed Meeting was held 12 ADJOURNMENT 8 04 5 PM Council Member Brad Christopherson MOVED to amend the agenda dispense with the Closed Session and adjourn the City Council Meeting at this time Council Member Dama Barbour SECONDED the motion Chairman Kristie Overson called for discussion on the motion There being none she called for call aroll vote The vote was as follows Overson and All City Council yesyes Burgess Christopherson yes Barbour yes yes Armstrong members voted in favor and the motion passed unanimously The meeting was adjourned at 8 0 5 m p Taylorsville City Council Minutes Yiarch 5 014 Page 11 l Cheryl Pea ck Cottle City Recorder Minutes approved CC 03 14 19 Llinutes Prepared by Cheryl Peacock CaXXle C@Y Recorder