City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 19, 2020 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020, AT 6:30 P.M. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AND CONDUCTED BY MAYOR BIGELOW. THE MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT ELECTRONICALLY: Ron Bigelow, Mayor Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large Don Christensen, 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 ELECTRONICALLY: 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 OPENING CEREMONY Mayor Ron Bigelow conducted the Opening Ceremony. He displayed a video that described that history of Memorial Day. Mayor Bigelow stated that he has visited many historical sites and has enjoyed honoring the lives of men and women who have given their lives for freedom. Mayor Bigelow urged everyone to recognize the sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the line of duty and to enjoy their Memorial weekend. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 12, 2020  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 19, 2020 -2- The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 12, 2020. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Fitisemanu moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 12, 2020. Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. COMMENT PERIOD A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Vesock stated that he is proud to live in West Valley City and is proud of the Fire Department, Public Relations, etc. He indicated he is disappointed that the City Manager didn’t get in front of the media to defend the City regarding the COVID- 19 orange status. B. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Wayne Pyle, City Manager, had no comments. C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Bigelow stated that he doesn’t feel the need to defend West Valley City and he didn’t get in front of the camera either. He stated that it doesn’t matter what other people think and he knows that people enjoy living in the City and are proud. RESOLUTION 20-59: APPROVE THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WEST VALLEY CITY AND SALT LAKE COUNTY Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-59 that would approve the execution of an Interlocal Agreement between West Valley City and Salt Lake County. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Salt Lake County is agreeing to finance overtime shifts for West Valley City Police Officers to patrol parks and educate the public and enforce county public health orders related to Covid-19. West Valley City Police Officers will sign up for shifts and the County dispatchers will assign them to specific areas that are common to large crowds, such as parks, within our jurisdiction. West Valley City Police Department will maintain supervisory authority over those officers. Salt Lake County will reimburse the City for the cost of those shifts. Both the Utah Department of Health and the Salt Lake County Health Department have expressed concerns over the impact large gatherings in public places could have for the spread of Covid-19. Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson has made  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 19, 2020 -3- several public health orders concerning large gatherings, and it is anticipated that some restrictions will remain in place for the foreseeable future. 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 20-59. 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. CONSENT AGENDA A. RESOLUTION 20-60: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM MARK AND JUDITH HENDRICKSEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3932 SOUTH MARKET STREET Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-60 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Mark and Judith Hendricksen for property located at 3932 South Market Street. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Mark Alan Hendriksen and Judith Hendriksen property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 19, 2020 -4- The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $400.00 was negotiated based upon appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources. B. RESOLUTION 20-61: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM JIMMY AND JEANETTE WINTERS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3946 SOUTH MARKET STREET Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-61 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Jimmy and Jeanette Winters for property located at 3946 South Market Street. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Jimmy A. Winters and Jeanette Winters property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $600.00 was negotiated based upon an appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources. C. RESOLUTION 20-62: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM RAUL MENDEZ III FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2780 WEST MARCUS ROAD Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-62 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Raul Mendez III for property located at 2780 West Marcus Road. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows:  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 19, 2020 -5- The Raul Mendez III property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $600.00 was based upon appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources. D. RESOLUTION 20-63: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM JEDDIDIAH AND JOSINE HALL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3955 SOUTH LEE MAUR STREET Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-63 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and Accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Jeddidiah and Josine Hall for property located at 3955 South Lee Maur Street. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Jeddidiah D. Hall and Josine M. Hall property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $400.00 was based upon appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources. E. RESOLUTION 20-64: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM GLEN BAILESS AND 2718 WEST, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2718 WEST 3835 SOUTH Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-64 that would authorize the City  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 19, 2020 -6- to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and Accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Glen Bailess and 2718 West, LLC for property located at 2718 West 3835 South. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Glen A. Bailess and the 2718 West, LLC properties is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $500.00 was based upon appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources. 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 the items on the consent agenda. Councilmember Huynh 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  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – MAY 19, 2020 -7- REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020 WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:49 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, May 19, 2020. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder