City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JULY 7, 2020 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 7, 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: Paul Isaac, Acting City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder 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 Councilmember Don Christensen conducted the Opening Ceremony. He displayed a video commemorating a speech by George Washington in honor of Independence Day. INSIDE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT VIDEO A video providing information about the Police Department was displayed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 23, 2020 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 23, 2020. There were no changes, corrections or deletions.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JULY 7, 2020 -2- Councilmember Fitisemanu moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 23, 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 on June 29, 2020, Wayne Pyle put out a statement on the West Valley City website that stated that masks are required. He indicated that he feels Mr. Pyle should have taken the time to read the order from the County that clearly says face coverings, not face masks. Mr. Vesock stated that Mr. Pyle should provide a correction to his statement. He indicated that he has two friends who are Muslim who wear coverings but thought they also had to wear a mask. Mr. Vesock also expressed concern about the misuse of fireworks over the holidays. He indicated that he has a pamphlet with a phone number and the department was unable to enforce. Mr. Vesock stated that the Fire Department should educate children and communities on firework safety. Jennifer Fresques indicated that she is a resident of West Valley City and is also running for Salt Lake County Assessor. She stated that he would like to create open communication between the Assessors office, taxpayers, and municipalities. Ms. Fresques indicated that her goal is ensure transparency and also educate the community on what the Assessors office actually does. B. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Paul Isaac, Acting City Manager, had no comments. C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Huynh stated that he likes the new logo on the Police cars. CONSENT AGENDA A. RESOLUTION 20-97: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO TWO RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND ACCEPT TWO WARRANTY DEEDS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS WITH AND FROM RUSSELL AND LYNETTE MOORE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2882 AND 2916 WEST 3875 SOUTH Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-97 that would authorize the City to enter into two Right of Way Purchase Agreements and accept two warranty deeds and Temporary Construction Easements with and from Russell and Lynette Moore for properties located at 2882 and 2916 West 3875 South.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JULY 7, 2020 -3- Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Moore properties are two 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 Deeds and the Grants of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $300.00 and $500.00 was based upon appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources for other properties in the neighborhood. B. RESOLUTION 20-98: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM JOHN LUND FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2861 WEST 3875 SOUTH Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-98 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 John Lund for property located at 2861 West 3875 South. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The John J Lund 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 for other properties in the neighborhood. C. RESOLUTION 20-99: 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 – JULY 7, 2020 -4- WITH AND FROM KAREN AND JASON HORTIN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2894 WEST MARCUS ROAD Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-98 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 Karen and Jason Hortin for Property Located at 2894 West Marcus Road. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Karen H. Hortin and Jason W. Hortin 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 for other properties in the neighborhood. 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 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.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – JULY 7, 2020 -5- THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY COUNCIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020 WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:45 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, July 7, 2020. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder