City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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 INSIDE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT VIDEO SERIES A video providing information about the Police Department was displayed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 8, 2020. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 -2- Councilmember Fitisemanu moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 8, 2020. Councilmember Lang 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 thinks free WiFi information in Parks should be promoted to children and families. Mr. Vesock stated that he has done all Citizens Academy in the area and West Valley City’s was very valuable. Jason Lovato expressed concern about West Valley City reducing the number of towing companies on the tow rotation. He indicated that the City Police Department stated that it takes too long to manage tow rotation companies. He indicated the City hasn’t provided him an answer or data supporting the need for a decrease. He indicated he is working with Murray City to correct their limitation on tow rotation services. Mr. Lovato stated that being on the tow rotation is a good way to make money and he feels there should be equal opportunity for all businesses. He stated he has a lot of questions but has not been given a lot of information. 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 GPZ-4-2020, FILED BY ROCKWORTH COMPANIES, LLC, REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN FROM ENTERTAINMENT TO VERY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND A ZONE CHANGE FROM M (MANUFACTURING) WITH THE DECKER LAKE STATION OVERLAY ZONE TO RM (MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL) WITHOUT THE DECKER LAKE STATION OVERLAY ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3036 AND 3078 SOUTH DECKER LAKE DRIVE Mayor Bigelow informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled September 15, 2020, in order for the City Council to hear and consider public comments regarding application GPZ-4-2020, filed by Rockworth Companies, LLC, requesting an amendment to the General Plan from entertainment to very high density residential and a zone change from M (Manufacturing) with the Decker Lake Station Overlay Zone to RM (Multiple Unit MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 -3- Dwelling Residential) without the Decker Lake Station Overlay Zone for property located at 3036 and 3078 South Decker Lake Drive Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The applicant, Rockworth Companies, LLC, is proposing a total of 219 apartments within a 7-story building. The proposed density of the project is 78.5 units/acre, which is similar to the two apartment developments at Fairbourne Station. Earlier this year, the Council amended the zoning ordinance to allow the submittal of zone change applications on properties within ½ mile of the Decker Lake light rail station located just north of 3100 South on Decker Lake Dr. This property is adjacent to Decker Lake Station. Associated with this application is a development agreement and a property maintenance agreement. The development agreement addresses the number of units, the unit sizes and mix, exterior materials, architecture, interior finishes, amenities, management and streetscape for the proposed apartment development. The property maintenance agreement is for approximately ½ acre of Rocky Mountain Power property located directly north of the subject property. The applicant has agreed to install and maintain landscaping on this property to improve area aesthetics and to discourage semi-truck parking. Mayor Bigelow opened the Public Hearing. Adam Davis, the applicant, provided a brief overview of the project. He detailed the various amenities included in the proposal. Mr. Davis provided background information on Rockworth Companies, LLC. Mr. Davis stated that the units will be managed by the company. He indicated that this makes the properties more efficient and have longer retention for residents. Mr. Davis stated that this project meets and exceeds the requirements in the ordinance and indicated that he hopes the Council will support the proposal. He detailed the landscaping agreement with Rocky Mountain Power and noted that this project will provide benefit to the community. Jim Vesock stated that he feels this will be a great project and will fit in the area. Mayor Bigelow closed the Public Hearing. ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 20-38, AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN TO SHOW A CHANGE OF LAND USE FROM ENTERTAINMENT TO VERY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (OVER 20 UNITS PER ACRE) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3036 AND 3078 SOUTH DECKER LAKE MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 -4- DRIVE The City Council previously held a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance 20-38 that would amend the General Plan to show a change of land use from entertainment to very high density residential (Over 20 Units Per Acre) for property located at 3036 and 3078 South Decker Lake Drive. 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 20-38. Councilmember Buhler seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Fitisemanu Yes Ms. Lang No Mr. Buhler Yes Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mr. Nordfelt Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Majority. ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 20-39, AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO SHOW A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3036 AND 3078 SOUTH DECKER LAKE DRIVE FROM M (MANUFACTURING) WITH THE DECKER LAKE STATION OVERLAY ZONE TO RM (MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL) WITHOUT THE DECKER LAKE STATION OVERLAY ZONE The City Council previously held a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance 20-39 that would amend the Zoning Map to show a change of zone for property located at 3036 and 3078 South Decker Lake Drive from M (Manufacturing) with the Decker Lake Station Overlay Zone to RM (Multiple Unit Dwelling Residential) without the Decker Lake Station Overlay Zone. 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 20-39. MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 -5- 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. ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 20-147, AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH ROCKWORTH COMPANIES, LLC FOR APPROXIMATELY 2.79 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 3036 AND 3078 SOUTH DECKER LAKE DRIVE Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-147 that would authorize the City to enter into a Development Agreement and Maintenance Agreement with Rockworth Companies, LLC for approximately 2.79 Acres of property located at approximately 3036 and 3078 South Decker Lake Drive. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: An application (GPZ-4-2019) was submitted on 2.79 acres to change the zoning from M (Manufacturing) to RM (Multiple Unit Dwelling Residential) and to change the General Plan from Entertainment to Very High Density Residential (over 20 units/acre). The Planning Commission recommended approval of the General Plan/zone change subject to a development agreement. The proposed development agreement addresses the following topics: number of units, unit sizes and unit mix, building materials, architecture, interior finishes, amenities, management standards and streetscape for the proposed apartment development. The proposed maintenance agreement addresses approximately 0.5 acres of Rocky Mountain Power property located directly north of the proposed apartment development. Rockworth Companies, LLC has agreed to landscape and maintain this property under the City’s lease with Rocky Mountain Power. MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 -6- Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Fitisemanu moved to approve Resolution 20-147. 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 REGARDING APPLICATION SA-2-2020, FILED BY SANDI SCHWARTZ, REQUESTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE PARKWAY BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION (AMENDING LOT 6B WESTLAKES BUSINESS PARK 1 & 2 LOT 6 AMENDED SUBDIVISION) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2480 SOUTH 3850 WEST Mayor Bigelow informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled September 15, 2020, in order for the City Council to hear and consider public comments regarding application SA-2-2020, filed by Sandi Schwartz, requesting Final Plat Approval for the Parkway Business Park Subdivision (Amending Lot 6B Westlake Business Park 1 & 2 Lot 6 Amended Subdivision) for Property Located at 2480 South 3850 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Sandi Schwartz, representing the property owner, is requesting final plat approval for the Parkway Business Park Subdivision. The proposed subdivision will amend lot 6B of the Westlake Business Park 1 & 2, Lot 6 Amended Subdivision. The Westlake Business Park 1 & 2 Lot 6 Amended Subdivision was recorded in 1997. Lots platted in the original subdivision were to accommodate a variety of tenants associated with light manufacturing and office type uses. Although many of the original lots remain as originally MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 -7- platted, a few modifications have taken place over the years to accommodate changes within the subdivision. The proposed change to lot 6B is relatively simple. At the present time, there are two large industrial buildings that occupy this property. The purpose for the amended plat is to create a new property line separating the buildings. There are no immediate plans to expand or modify either of these buildings. In asking the applicant what prompted the application, staff was informed that it will allow greater flexibility for the property owner should they desire to sell one or both buildings in the future. The proposed subdivision meets all provisions of the subdivision ordinance as it relates to the M Zone. In addition, all other notes and easements as recorded with the original subdivision plat will also be made part of this plat. 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. 20-40, APPROVE THE AMENDMENT OF LOT 6B WESTLAKE BUSINESS PARK 1 & 2 LOT 6 AMENDED SUBDIVISION The City Council previously held a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance 20-38 that would approve the amendment of Lot 6B Westlake Business Park 1 & 2 Lot 6 Amended Subdivision. 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 Ordinance 20-40. 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 MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 -8- Unanimous. RESOLUTION 20-148: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH NEUROPSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE FOR THE FULL-TIME SERVICES OF A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-148 that would authorize the City to enter into an Agreement with the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute for the Full- Time Services of a Mental Health Professional. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: West Valley City has a need for competent licensed mental health professional services. And desires to contract with UNI for the allocation of a UNI licensed clinical professional. The use of this professional will complement the already ongoing efforts of the city to assist residents who are experiencing chronic and acute homelessness. The professional will assist the Police Department in finding long term solutions to this issue and seeks to provide intervention, referral or placement for a person with mental illness to facilitate the speedy return of field officers to other field duties. Together, with the UNI professional, WVCPD will endeavor to prevent unnecessary incarceration and/or hospitalization of persons with mental illness. The University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute is prepared to allocate the Professional to serve WVC full time for compensation of the employee’s salary and benefits as agreed upon by both parties. 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 20-148. Councilmember Fitisemanu seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Fitisemanu Yes Ms. Lang Yes Mr. Buhler Yes MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 -9- Mr. Huynh Yes Mr. Christensen Yes Mr. Nordfelt Yes Mayor Bigelow Yes Unanimous. CONSIDER APPLICATION SMI-6-2020, FILED BY MERV ARNOLD, REQUESTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE ARNOLD ESTATES NO. 3 SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 4640 SOUTH 3600 WEST Mayor Bigelow discussed application SMI-6-2020, filed by Merv Arnold, requesting Final Plat Approval for the Arnold Estates No. 3 Subdivision located at 4640 South 3600 West Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Mr. Merv Arnold, is requesting final plat approval for the Arnold Estates No. 3 Subdivision. The subject property sits between two recorded subdivisions, Arnold Estates No. 1 to the north, and Arnold Estates No. 2 to the South. The subject property was not included when those subdivisions were platted. An existing single-family dwelling exists on what will become lot 2 of the new subdivision. The subdivision will consist of 2 lots on 1 acre of property. Although zoned R-1- 8, both lots exceed the minimum square footage requirement. Lot 1 is approximately 19,950 square feet while lot 2 is approximately 21,105 square feet in size. Both lots meet the frontage requirement of the R-1-8 zone including requirements for flag lots. Access to the subdivision will be gained from 3600 West. The existing single- family dwelling has a drive access along the north boundary while the new lot will be accessed from a 20-foot stem along the south property line. The developer is proposing a 5-foot setback from the south property line to accommodate an existing irrigation pipe. Staff will coordinate basement depth with the Building Official. Typically, an on- site investigation of surrounding properties will be used to determine the basement depth for the new home. Mr. Arnold indicated that he is appreciative of staff and all their support. Councilmember Christensen stated that he is long-term friend of Mr. Arnold. 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 – SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 -10- Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve SMI-6-2020. 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. 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, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:09 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, September 15, 2020. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder