City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 15, 2019 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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 Karen Lang, Councilmember District 3 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 STAFF PRESENT: Wayne T Pyle, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Paul Isaac, Assistant City Manager/ HR Director Steve Pastorik, Acing CED Director Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Jim Welch, Finance Director John Evans, Fire Chief Russell Willardson, Public Works Director Layne Morris, CPD Director Nancy Day, Parks and Recreation Director Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director OPENING CEREMONY Councilmember Steve Buhler conducted the Opening Ceremony. He requested that members of the audience, City Staff, and the Council rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS- SCOUTS Mayor Bigelow welcomed Scout Troop No. 844 in attendance at the meeting to complete requirements for the Citizenship in the Community merit badge. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 1, 2019 AND OCTOBER 8, 2019  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 15, 2019 -2- The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 1, 2019 and October 8, 2019. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 1, 2019 and October 8, 2019. Councilmember Buhler seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. COMMENT PERIOD A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Laura Thackery stated that she is concerned about what she heard in the Study Meeting. She indicated that the Mayor has stated he supports the change to the development agreement for the apartments. Ms. Thackery noted that the applicant has proposed to decrease the size of the units and this has happened multiple times to other apartment complexes in the City. Ms. Thackery noted the E-Gate apartments and the Colisimo project. She stated that more people will live in a 2 or 3 bedroom unit which will increase the need for more sewer, water, traffic, and police. Ms. Thackery stated that the applicant is changing their high-end proposal and added that owner occupied townhome units provide more ownership pride and roots in the community. She also indicated that residents typically come and leave at the same time every day while commercial property has traffic in and out throughout the day. B. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Wayne Pyle, City Manager, had no comments. C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Upon inquiry, members of the City Council had no comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING APPLICATION S-6-2019, FILED BY KEVIN NEWMAN, REQUESTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE BAILEY ACRES SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 3600 SOUTH 5600 WEST Mayor Bigelow informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled October 15, 2019, in order for the City Council to hear and consider public comments regarding application S-6-2019, filed by Kevin Newman, requesting Final Plat Approval for the Bailey Acres Subdivision located at 3600 South 5600 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 15, 2019 -3- Mr. Kevin Newman, representing the Bailey family, is requesting final plat approval for the Bailey Acres Subdivision and the amendment of lot 1 Jonesdale Subdivision No. 7. The developer is proposing to subdivide the existing parcel into 5 lots. Due to the configuration of the property, the owner of lot 1 Jonesdale Subdivision No. 7, has asked that the property owner sell him approximately 4800 square feet to increase the size of his lot. The total lot count for the proposed subdivision will be 6 lots. Existing dwellings located on lots 1 and 6 will remain. Although zoned R-1-8, the average lot size has been calculated at approximately 11,720 square feet. Access to the subdivision will be gained from 5600 West (for the existing dwelling on lot 6) and from 5650 West and a private lane for the remainder of the lots. Public improvements exist on both 5600 West and 5650 West. The private lane will provide access to lots 4 and 5. A cross easement will be generated by the subdivision plat addressing access, utilities and maintenance responsibilities. The developer will be required to install a 6-foot solid masonry wall along 5600 West. It is anticipated that a post and panel wall will be the choice of wall used here. Between the wall and sidewalk along 5600 West exists a small gap. The developer will be required to install stamped colored concrete here to help reduce maintenance on the outside of the subdivision. Mayor Bigelow opened the Public Hearing. Darrell Curtis stated that this property is parceled for 6 lots and is being developed for 4. He stated he feels this is a small section of property for so many additions and he would like to see larger lots and less homes. Mayor Bigelow closed the Public Hearing. ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 19-42, APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF LOT 1 JONESDALE SUBDIVISION NO. 7 The City Council previously held a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance 19-42 that would approve the amendment of lot 1 Jonesdale Subdivision No. 7. Councilmember Buhler noted that the applicant has met all the requirements in the ordinance. He stated that that this could be handled at a staff level but the Council has decided, as a policy, that they would like to review these types of applications so they are aware. Steve Pastorik verified this was accurate. Wayne agreed.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 15, 2019 -4- 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 Ordinance 19-42. Councilmember Lang seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Fitisemanu Yes Ms. Lang Yes Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mr. Nordfelt Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 19-131: REQUEST THE RECERTIFICATION OF THE WEST VALLEY CITY JUSTICE COURT BY THE UTAH JUDICIAL COUNCIL AND THE JUSTICE COURTS STANDARDS COMMITTEE Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-131 that would recertify the West Valley City Justice Court by the Utah Judicial Council and the Justice Courts Standards Committee. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The West Valley City Justice Court operates under the authority of the Utah Code and the rules of the Utah Judicial Council and is certified by the Utah Judicial Council and the Justice Courts Standards Committee. Every four years the Justice Court must be recertified by these entities to ensure that the Justice Court is operating in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations. The City was recently notified by the Administrative Office of the Courts that the West Valley City Justice Court is due for recertification. This Resolution affirms the City’s willingness to continue to meet all necessary and reasonable requirements set forth by the Utah Code and the Utah Judicial Council for continued operation of the Justice Court for another four-year term Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 15, 2019 -5- Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Christensen moved to approve Resolution 19-131 Councilmember Fitisemanu seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Fitisemanu Yes Ms. Lang Yes Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mr. Nordfelt Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 19-132: APPROVE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN WEST VALLEY CITY AND SALT LAKE COUNTY TO PROVIDE "ZOO, ARTS, AND PARKS FUNDS" TO THE UTAH CULTURAL CELEBRATION CENTER AND TO THE HARMAN THEATRE Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-132 that would approve agreements between West Valley City and Salt Lake County to provide "Zoo, Arts, and Parks Funds" to the Utah Cultural Celebration Center and to the Harman Theatre. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Utah Cultural Celebration Center will primarily use Zoo Arts and Parks (ZAP) funding for General Program Development in four designated areas: 1) educational programming and workshops, 2) festivals, celebrations, and concerts, 3) personnel, and 4) gallery exhibitions. With this new funding, the Cultural Center will be able to expand its community-based arts and cultural programming. The Center will also be able to reach a greater number of West Valley City and Salt Lake County residents of all ages and income levels who represent many cultural and ethnic groups. The Cultural Center has become the preferred destination for many high quality and diverse cultural and arts events that reflect the interests of the community and enhance the image of West Valley City. The Cultural Center is poised to continue maximizing the benefits that will result from the yearly ZAP financial award. Over  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 15, 2019 -6- the next twelve months, the Center will develop community programming, continue to seek and expand diversified funding sources, and collaborate on opportunities for residents to experience quality multidisciplinary arts and cultural programming. The Harman Theatre will serve as an additional opportunity to achieve these goals and enhance the artistic and cultural life of the City. Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Huynh moved to approve Resolution 19-132 Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Fitisemanu Yes 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 Huynh all voted in favor to adjourn. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY COUNCIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019 WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:50 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 15, 2019. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – OCTOBER 15, 2019 -7-