City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 2, 2020 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 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 Scott Buchanan, Acting 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 Steve Pastorik, CED APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 26, 2020 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 26, 2020. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Fitisemanu moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held May 26, 2020. Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 2, 2020 -2- A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. COMMENT PERIOD A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Esther Olschewski stated that she is concerned about construction traffic going down her street while they are performing road work on 4100 South. She indicated that these trucks are speeding and she would request that this traffic be slowed down. Jim Vesock thanked the Council for changing the City’s COVID-19 status from orange to yellow. He also thanked the Police Department for acting professionally and responding to protests downtown. Mr. Vesock stated that West Valley City often has the best Police Department in the State. He noted that Salt Lake County is cutting their budget and urged the Council not to spend West Valley City’s “rainy-day” funds until absolutely needed. B. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Wayne Pyle, City Manager, stated that he would have Russ Willardson, Public Works Director, contact Ms. Olschewski. C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Bigelow noted that the County has a significantly larger budget. Councilmember Christensen agreed with Mr. Vesock and noted that the Police Department responded professionally during the Salt Lake City protests. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING RE-OPENING THE FY 2019- 2020 BUDGET Mayor Bigelow informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled June 2, 2020, in order for the City Council to hear and consider public comments regarding re-opening the FY 2019-2020 budget. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: State Statute Title 10, Chapter 6, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, allows the City of West Valley to amend its budget during the year. The West Valley City holds public hearings on budget amendments on a quarterly basis each fiscal year. A Public Notice was posted May 21, 2020 in (the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret Morning News) general circulation to the general public. Notice  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 2, 2020 -3- was given that a public hearing is to be held June 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., West Valley City Hall, 3600 Constitution Blvd., West Valley City, Utah. Mayor Bigelow opened the Public Hearing. There being no one to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Bigelow closed the Public Hearing. ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 20-23, AMEND THE BUDGET OF WEST VALLEY CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2019 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE BUDGET FROM INCREASED REVENUES AND AUTHORIZE THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS The City Council previously held a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance 20-23 that amend the budget of West Valley City for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 to reflect changes in the budget from increased revenues and authorize the disbursement of funds. 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 Ordinance 20-23. 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. B. ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT REGARDINGAPPLICATION Z-3-2020, FILED BY RICHARD DEFA, REQUESTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM 'A' (AGRICULTURE, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 1/2 ACRE) TO 'R-1-8' (SINGLE UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 8,000 SQUARE FEET) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3793 SOUTH 5725 WEST Mayor Bigelow informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled June 2, 2020, in order for the City Council to hear and MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 2, 2020 -4- consider public comments regarding Application Z-3-2020, filed by Richard Defa, requesting a Zone Change from 'A' (Agriculture, Minimum Lot Size 1/2 Acre) to 'R- 1-8' (Single Unit Dwelling Residential, Minimum Lot Size 8,000 Square Feet) for property located at 3793 South 5725 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Surrounding zones include R-1-7 (single unit dwelling residential, minimum lot size 7,000 sq. ft.) to the north and west and A to the south and east. The Planning Commission recommended approval on a zone change from A to RE (residential estates) on the property to the south. As a reminder, City ordinance only allows zone changes to R-1-8 on properties less than 2 acres. The property to the south is about 8 acres. Surrounding uses include single unit dwellings to the north and west and vacant property to the south and east. The subject property includes a home that was built in 1909 that will be demolished. The applicant has submitted a concept plan that shows the subject property being subdivided into 5 lots. The average lot size is 10,487 sq. ft. Mayor Bigelow opened the Public Hearing. There being no one to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Bigelow closed the Public Hearing. ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 20-24, AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO SHOW A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3793 SOUTH 5725 WEST FROM 'A' (AGRICULTURE, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 1/2 ACRE) TO 'R-1-8' (SINGLE UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 8,000 SQUARE FEET) The City Council previously held a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance 20-24 that would amend the zoning map to show a change of Zone for property located at 3793 South 5725 West from 'A' (Agriculture, Minimum Lot Size 1/2 Acre) to 'R-1-8' (Single Unit Dwelling Residential, Minimum Lot Size 8,000 Square Feet). 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 Ordinance 20-24. Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion. MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 2, 2020 -5- 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. ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 20-68, AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RLRR PROPERTIES, LLC FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 3793 SOUTH 5725 WEST Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-68 that would authorize the City to enter into a Development Agreement with RLRR Properties, LLC for approximately 1.5 Acres of property located at approximately 3793 South 5725 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Richard Defa with RLRR Properties, LLC has submitted a zone change application (Z-3-2020) on 1.5 acres to change the zoning from A (agriculture, minimum lot size ½ acre) to RE (Residential Estate). The Planning Commission recommended approval of the zone change subject to a development agreement. The City’s Zoning Ordinance requires that “All new Subdivisions involving a rezone of property, or a PUD, shall participate in a Development Agreement that addresses housing size, quality, exterior finish materials, Streetscapes, Landscaping, etc.” The development agreement states that the applicant will follow the City’s design standards. 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 20-68.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 2, 2020 -6- 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. RESOLUTION 20-69: AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH KEN OLSON, BOB STRANG, AND MAC8, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 6222 SOUTH SR-111 Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-69 that would authorize the execution of an Amendment to the Development Agreement with Ken Olson, Bob Strang, and Mac8, LLC for property located at approximately 6222 South SR-11. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: In 2005, the City entered into a development agreement on 85.4 acres of property, which is zoned R-1-10, at 6222 South SR-111 for what is now called the Wood Hollow Estates PUD. The developer, Ken Olson, would like to add 2.7 acres that is also zoned R-1-10 to the agreement. In exchange for this addition, the owners are proposing several enhancements to the development agreement that would apply to the 2.7 acres as well as the Wood Hollow Estates PUD except for Phases 1 and 2 (these phases were sold to Century Homes). The proposed enhancements are summarized below: Feature Original Agreement Proposed Amendment Garage size 2-car 3-car (75% of homes), 2-car (25% of homes) Architectural 125 points for rambler 300 points for all plans features 170 points for other plans Basements Not required Required except along western boundary  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 2, 2020 -7- Exterior Brick, rock, stone, stucco and vinyl Brick, rock, stone, stucco and fiber materials cement House size 1,400 SF/1,700 SF (50% of homes) 1,550 SF ramblers 1,500 SF/1,800 SF (50% of homes) 1,850 SF multi stories 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 20-69. 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. RESOLUTION 20-70: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SELECTHEALTH FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-70 that would authorize the City to enter into an agreement with SelectHealth for Health Insurance Coverage. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: SelectHealth has been providing medical benefits for West Valley City for the past fourteen years. City employees who retire may also continue to have benefits under the plan as long as they pay the full premium. The proposal from SelectHealth was at competitive rates that fit within anticipated budget parameters. 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 20-70.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 2, 2020 -8- 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. RESOLUTION 20-71: APPROVE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE ON AND AROUND CRYSTAL AVENUE Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-71 that would approve a Cooperative Agreement between the City and the Utah Department of Transportation for the construction of infrastructure on and around Crystal Avenue. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: In 2018, the Public Works Department applied for and received funds from UDOT through the Safe Routes to School program to build improvements on Crystal Avenue between Lester Street and Hempstead Street. Through this agreement, UDOT will reimburse the city up to $344,000 upon completion of the improvements. The city will design the project and procure the services of a contractor for construction. It is anticipated that the construction of these improvements will take place in the summer of 2021. 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 20-71.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 2, 2020 -9- 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. CONSENT AGENDA A. RESOLUTION 20-72: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM THE LAKEY FAMILY TRUST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3888 SOUTH MARKET STREET Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-72 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 the Lakey Family Trust for property located at 3888 South Market Street. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Lakey Family Trust 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 $900.00 was based upon an appraisal report prepared by Integra Realty Resources. B. RESOLUTION 20-73: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 2, 2020 -10- WITH AND FROM PAUL SKURZEWSKI FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3908 SOUTH REDWING STREET Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-73 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 Paul Skurzewski for property located at 3908 South Redwing Street. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Paul T. Skurzewski 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 $300.00 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 items on the consent agenda. 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. MOTION TO ADJOURN  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 2, 2020 -11- Upon motion by Councilmember Christensen all voted in favor to adjourn. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY COUNCIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020 WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:52 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, June 2, 2020. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder