City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 8, 2019 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019, 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 ABSENT: Karen Lang, Councilmember District 3 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 STAFF PRESENT: Paul Isaac, Acting City Manager/Assistant City Manager/ HR Director Nichole Camac, City Recorder Nicole Cottle, Assistant City Manager/General Counsel/ CED Director Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Steve Hyde, Acting Finance Director Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief John Evans, Fire Chief Dan Johnson, Acting Public Works Director Layne Morris, CPD Director Jason Erekson, Acting Parks and Recreation Director Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Jake Arslanian, Public Works Department OPENING CEREMONY Councilmember Tom Huynh conducted the Opening Ceremony. He requested that members of the audience, City Staff, and the Council rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 1, 2019 This item will be scheduled October 15, 2019 as the attachment was not included in the Council packets.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 8, 2019 -2- AWARDS, CEREMONIES AND PROCLAMATIONS A. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 8, 2019 AS NO CHILD GOES HUNGRY DAY IN WEST VALLEY CITY Mayor Bigelow read the Proclamation declaring October 8, 2019 as No Child Goes Hungry Day in West Valley City. Michelle Benedict, Engagement Management, described the program and the impact it has in the community. She shared personal stories, goals, etc. The Mayor signed the Proclamation and the Council offered congratulations and well wishes. B. UTAH APWA STORM WATER INSPECTOR AWARD PRESENTATION TO RANDY PETERSEN Tyler Shelley, Brent Ventura, and Dan Johnson, APWA, presented Randy Petersen with the Storm Water Inspector Award. COMMENT PERIOD A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ashley Archer thanked the Council for their letter of support regarding the Granite Youth Symphony. She stated that participating in the program was a very important aspect in her life and she took great pride in what she did. Miss Archer stated that she was able to represent the City and her school as she traveled and developed many memories and friendships. Kelly Archer stated that she has been a resident of West Valley City for 18 years. She indicated that she has been able to attend many performances that her children have performed in with the Granite Youth Symphony and has been proud of their accomplishments. Ms. Archer stated that the program provides many opportunities for various skills that can follow students during their lifetime. Ms. Archer encouraged the City Council to pass a formal resolution in support of the Granite Youth Symphony. Darrell Curtis stated that there are few major roads that go east and west but noted that 4700 South is one of them. He indicated that there is currently a lot of traffic concerns on this road and he is glad to see that this will be reconstructed in the near future. Mr. Curtis encouraged the Council to consider two lanes on the City’s side of 4700 South to help alleviate some of these issues. He indicated that he is happy to see work finally being done on 4100 South and is looking forward to that project being completed. Kaletta Lynch stated that she would encourage the City to support HB 411 for renewable energy along with several other cities in Utah. She indicated that there is an unknown amount of fees to start the process, but the City would have the  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 8, 2019 -3- option to opt out if it doesn’t turn out to be viable in the long run. Ms. Lynch stated that she would ask West Valley City to be more collaborative with Granite School District for a safer area around Granger High School. She indicated that she drives her daughter to daycare in this area and has witnessed unsafe traffic, loitering, and pedestrian crossing. Ms. Lynch stated that she is appreciative to the West Valley City Police Department and Granite School District Officers who responded to the shooting during the Granger High School football game. B. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Paul Isaac, Acting City Manager, had no comments. C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Christensen stated that he fully supports the Granite Youth Symphony and other music programs. He indicated that he has been a band parent and understands the benefit of music education and the amount of support needed. RESOLUTION 19-127: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF AN EOD SUIT FROM MED-ENG, LLC Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-127 that would approve the purchase of an EOD Suit from Med-Eng, LLC. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The EOD suit which we are purchasing is replacing one of the suits which our team currently utilizes. The suits have a shelf life and at end of life they are determined to not be safe to go down range and disrupt or take care of explosive items. With this purchase we will be able to maintain two suits for the team. West Valley City is part of a statewide bomb team and is eligible for certain grant funding for safety equipment. Once we purchase the suit the State of Utah will reimburse the entire amount for the equipment. 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 Resolution 19-127 Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken:  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 8, 2019 -4- Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mr. Nordfelt Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 19-128: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF STREETLIGHTS FROM MOUNTAIN STATES LIGHTING Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-128 that would approve the purchase of streetlights from Mountain States Lighting. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: West Valley City is reconstructing 4100 South between Bangerter Highway and 5460 West. Included with the project is the installation of 70 new street lights. Mountain States Lighting is the supplier for the city standard street lights. Mountain States provides a substantial savings if the city purchases lighting products directly and supplies them to the contractor. This resolution is for the purchase of seventy acorn style light poles and fixtures for use in the project. The total cost for the lights is $134,260. The cost of these lights has been included in the budget planning process for this project. Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Christensen moved to approve Resolution 19-128 Councilmember Nordfelt seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mr. Nordfelt Yes  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 8, 2019 -5- Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 19-129: AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WEST VALLEY CITY AND THE GREATER SALT LAKE MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 4700 SOUTH Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-129 that would authorize the execution of an Interlocal Agreement between West Valley City and the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District for the reconstruction of 4700 South. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: In 2015, West Valley City and Salt Lake County executed a federal aid agreement that enabled the city and county to access federal funds programmed for the 4700 South Reconstruction project. The City and the County also executed an interlocal cooperation agreement to define cost sharing arrangements associated with the project. After completing the environmental document, it became apparent that the project was underfunded for the proposed scope, and the City and the County put the project on hold to seek additional funds. Original project funds totaled approximately $8 million. New funding totals approximately $16 million in federal aid and other funds. Since the execution of the original agreements, the County Council created the MSD and the Kearns Metro Township came to be. The MSD recently executed a new Federal Aid Agreement, replacing and superseding the previous FAA, capturing the new funding totals. Under the FAA, the project gains access to the federal funds and other design and construction agreements will be executed under the umbrella of the FAA. Under this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, the MSD and West Valley City agree to work together on the execution of the project. Approximately ¼ of the project area falls within the jurisdiction of West Valley City. Through this agreement, the City and MSD agree to share the federal funds proportionally, and to pay matching funds and any overrunning costs proportionally. Under this agreement, the city agrees to pay up to a total of $500,000. This agreement will be amended if additional funds are necessary. Because of the use of federal transportation funds, the project will be administered through UDOT. Currently, an engineering design consultant selection procurement process is taking place. It is anticipated that design will begin in the coming months. Construction is tentatively scheduled for spring of 2021.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 8, 2019 -6- Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve Resolution 19-129. Councilmember Buhler seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mr. Nordfelt Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 19-130: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO APPROVE A DELAY AGREEMENT WITH WASATCH CLEAN ENERGY, LLC TO DELAY CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AT 2265 SOUTH 5650 WEST Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-130 that would authorize the City to approve a Delay Agreement with Wasatch Clean Energy, LLC to delay certain improvements at 2265 South 5650 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Wasatch Clean Energy LLC has requested to delay the installation of off-site improvements on 2265 South 5650 West as required by ordinance for their proposed site improvements. Improvements include the installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk and asphalt tie-in to the existing roadway. The applicant will be required to install asphalt pavement in the center of the roadway as no improvements currently exist on 5650 West. Presently, there are no existing adjoining improvements along this property. Postponing the construction of the required improvements would allow time for additional development to provide similar adjoining improvements, and would eliminate the creation of drainage problems. Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 8, 2019 -7- Councilmember Huynh moved to approve Resolution 19-130. Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mr. Nordfelt Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. MOTION TO ADJOURN Upon motion by Councilmember Huynh, all voted in favor to adjourn. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY COUNCIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:10 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, October 8, 2019. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder