City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 4, 2018 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018, AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, WEST VALLEY CITY HALL, 3600 CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD, WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AND CONDUCTED BY MAYOR BIGELOW. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Ron Bigelow, Mayor Don Christensen, Councilmember At-Large Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large Tom Huynh, Councilmember District 1 Steve Buhler, Councilmember District 2 Karen Lang, Councilmember District 3 ABSENT: Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 STAFF PRESENT: Wayne T Pyle, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Paul Isaac, Assistant City Manager/ HR Director Nicole Cottle, Assistant City Manager/General Counsel/ CED Director Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Jim Welch, Finance Director Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief John Evans, Fire Chief Russell Willardson, Public Works Director Layne Morris, CPD Director Nancy Day, Parks and Recreation Director Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Jake Arslanian, Public Works Department OPENING CEREMONY Don Christensen conducted the Opening Ceremony. He invited the Granger High School Air Force Junior ROTC to present the colors and sing the National Anthem. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS- SCOUTS Mayor Bigelow welcomed Scout Troop No. 5619 and 672 in attendance at the meeting to complete requirements for the Citizenship in the Community merit badge.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 4, 2018 -2- APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 27, 2018 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 27, 2018. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Christensen moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 27, 2018. Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. AWARDS, CEREMONIES AND PROCLAMATIONS A. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARD, DECEMBER 2018- NICK COLEMAN, PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Councilmember Huynh read the nomination of Nick Coleman, Parks and Recreation Department, to receive Employee of the Month Award for December 2018. Mr. Coleman was nominated by Melisa Catten and Jaime Young. The award reads as follows: The Family Fitness Center had 2 key employees on maternity leave from the first week of July until the end of September. During that time, Nick Coleman literally did the jobs of three people- his job as facility supervisor, supervisor of programming, and administrative duties. Often, he would have a phone ringing, 2 employees at the door, a radio page, and customers at the front desk. He jumped into every task, figuring out details as he went with a smile on his face (even when things went awry). Nick demonstrated a high level of job dedication while working extra hours to complete necessary tasks to avoid a backlog of work. Nick always goes the extra mile to handle difficult situations with empathy and outstanding customer service and is the first to offer help when a new program is implemented. He participates in both employee and professional committees, runs events, coaches teams or acts as referee, and is professional, gracious and patient with young staff members, coworkers and patrons. He laughs a lot, often calling from his office, "I am going to accomplish soooo much today!" or "All e-mail has now been answered!" It is a pleasure to work with Nick because he is so positive. Every day he gives 110% and his vast background in Parks and Recreation, willingness to help, and exemplary people skills make him a critical member of the Fitness Center team. COMMENT PERIOD  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 4, 2018 -3- A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Vescock stated that he is requesting a modification to the pet ordinance. He stated that there are over 100 cats and over 50 dogs currently in the Animal Shelter. Mr. Vesock stated that the cat he wanted has gone to the Humane Society and may have found his forever home but he would still like to adopt another into his family. Kelly Bertoch stated that he is concerned about parking on streets and the inability of Fire Trucks to navigate small roads, particularly during snowy weather. He indicated that he feels a traffic light is needed on 3500 South and 6400 West and added that congestion has gotten significantly worse since school has gotten back into session. Mr. Bertoch stated that traffic speed on 6000 West is severe and would request an officer or signage to deter issues and prevent accidents. Vinh Nguyen stated that he would request that the pet ordinance be discussed. He indicated that the number of dogs in the shelter is 52 and the preferred limit is 55. Mr. Nguyen stated that if the Council could consider a change, it would lessen the burden on the shelter. He encouraged the City to look at Taylorsville ordinances or other Cities. Alex Gonzalez stated that he is requesting that the Council consider discussing the pet ordinance. He stated that it is a significant issue that needs to be addressed. B. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Wayne Pyle, City Manager, stated that the Council will discuss the pet ordinance on December 18th at 4:30 PM. C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Upon inquiry, members of the City Council had no comments. RESOLUTION 18-227: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO EXECUTE A WARRANTY DEED TO THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF WEST VALLEY CITY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4160 SOUTH 6400 WEST Mayor Bigelow proposed Resolution 18-227 that would authorize the City to execute a Warranty Deed to the Municipal Building Authority of West Valley City for property located at 4160 South 6400 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The West Valley City Fire Station 71 site is currently located on two separate parcels, one owned by West Valley City (parcel 20-03-226-059) and the other owned by the Municipal Building Authority of West Valley City (parcel 20-03-  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 4, 2018 -4- 226-091). West Valley City will be constructing additions to, and remodeling the existing fire station building. As a condition of obtaining a building permit and in order to comply with West Valley City Municipal Code Section 7-2-110, consolidation of the two parcels into one overall composite description, one tax identification number and common ownership is required. A Warranty Deed has been prepared to convey the overall composite description from West Valley City, and from the Municipal Building Authority of West Valley City to the Municipal Building Authority of West Valley City. Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Lang moved to approve Resolution 18-227. Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Lang Yes Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mr. Nordfelt Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. CONSENT AGENDA A. RESOLUTION 18-228: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED, PERPETUAL EASEMENT, AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM THE KENNETH LEE ALLEN AND ARLENE F. ALLEN LIVING TRUST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3857 SOUTH LEE MAUR STREET (2740 WEST) Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 18-228 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right-of-Way Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed, Perpetual Easement, and Temporary Construction Easement with and from the Kenneth Lee Allen and Arlene F. Allen Living Trust for property located at 3857 South Lee Maur Street (2740 West). Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows:  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 4, 2018 -5- This portion of the Kenneth Lee Allen and Arlene F. Allen Living Trust parcel located at 3857 S. Lee Maur Street is being acquired as part of the 2700 West Improvement Project, scheduled to be constructed in 2019. This project will include construction of sidewalk, textured colored concrete parkstrip, landscaping, and decorative street lighting along the west side of Constitution Boulevard (2700 West) from 4100 South to 3671 South. The project will also include an eight-foot tall decorative concrete post and panel wall along those properties with backyards facing Constitution Boulevard. The acquisition from the Kenneth Lee Allen and Arlene F. Allen Living Trust includes a Warranty Deed for 825 square feet of additional right-of- way, along with a Perpetual Easement for the wall and for a Grant of Temporary Construction Easement. Compensation in the amount of $13,100.00 is based upon the appraisal report prepared by the DH Group, LLC. B. RESOLUTION 18-229: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A PERPETUAL EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM CHHEAK KIM CHHOUR AND ENG EANG HANG FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3671 SOUTH LEE MAUR STREET (2710 WEST) Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 18-229 that would authorize the City to enter into an Easement Purchase Agreement and accept a Perpetual Easement and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Chheak Kim Chhour and Eng Eang Hang for property located at 3671 South Lee Maur Street (2710 West). Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: This portion of the Chheak Kim Chhour and Eng Eang Heng parcel located at 3671 S. Lee Maur Street is being acquired as part of the 2700 West Improvement Project, scheduled to be constructed in 2019. This project will include construction of sidewalk, textured colored concrete parkstrip, landscaping, and decorative street lighting along the west side of Constitution Boulevard (2700 West) from 4100 South to 3671 South. The project will also include an eight-foot tall decorative concrete post and panel wall along those properties with backyards facing Constitution Boulevard. This property is a duplex with one residence accessing Lee Maur Street and the other accessing 2700 West. As part of the project, access to 2700 West will be eliminated and replaced with an eight foot tall post and panel wall and the concrete driveway will be extended around to Lee Maur Street. The acquisition from Chheak Kim Chhour and Eng Eang Heng includes a Perpetual Easement for the wall and for a Grant of Temporary Construction  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 4, 2018 -6- Easement. Compensation in the amount of $6,000.00 is based upon the Compensation Estimate prepared by the DH Group, LLC. Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Buhler moved to approve Resolutions 18-228 and 18-229. Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Lang Yes Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mr. Nordfelt Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. MOTION TO ADJOURN Upon motion by Councilmember Lang voted in favor to adjourn. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY COUNCIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018, WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:56 P.M. BY MAYOR BIGELOW. I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, accurate and complete record of the proceedings of the Regular Meeting of the West Valley City Council held Tuesday, December 4, 2018. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder