City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2022 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022, 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 LANG. THE MEETING WAS ALSO HELD ELECTRONICALLY VIA ZOOM. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Karen Lang, Mayor Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large Don Christensen, Councilmember At-Large Tom Huynh, Councilmember District 1 William Whetstone, Councilmember District 3 ABSENT: Scott Harmon, Councilmember District 2 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 STAFF PRESENT ELECTRONICALLY: Wayne Pyle, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Nicole Cottle, Assistant City Manager/ General Counsel Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Michael Fossmo, Acting Police Chief (electronically) John Evans, Fire Chief Steve Hyde, Acting Finance Director (electronically) Steve Pastorik, CED Director Layne Morris, CPD Director Dan Johnson, Public Works Director Nancy Day, Parks and Recreation Director (electronically) John Flores, HR Director (electronically) Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director OPENING CEREMONY- COUNCILMEMBER TOM HUYNH Councilmember Huynh asked members of the Council, staff, and audience to rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 19, 2022 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 19, 2022. There were no changes, corrections or deletions.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2022 -2- Councilmember Christensen moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 19, 2022. Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. PROCLAMATIONS A. PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE 29TH DAY OF APRIL 2022 AS ARBOR DAY IN WEST VALLEY CITY Mayor Lang stated that a Proclamation Declaring the 29th Day of April 2022 as Arbor Day in West Valley City was approved. She noted that West Valley City has West Valley City has almost 5,000 trees and the value of these 5,000 trees is approximately $3.9 million. She also indication that West Valley City has received Tree City USA recognition for 27 years including 15 Growth Awards which is presented by the Arbor Day Foundation to participating Tree City USA communities that demonstrate higher levels of tree care and community engagement. West Valley City is one of only two cities in Utah receiving this special recognition. Cedar City is the second one. Mayor Lang noted that on Arbor Day this year (Friday, April 29th) trees will be planted at City Park at the Bicentennial Grove on the southwest section of the park. Students from the Granite School District GTI program will be assisting. This Arbor Day event will be from 12 noon to 1 PM. COMMENT PERIOD A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Vesock stated that he would like to mention the Cambodian New Year My Hometown event. He indicated it was a great event with great food. Mr. Vesock stated that SpringFest was a great event, even though the weather was inclement and the booths had to be moved inside. He indicated that there was not a lot of publicity for it but there was a lot of great vendors in attendance. Mr. Vesock stated that Clean and Beautiful yard awards are coming up and he encouraged the Council to recommend great yards in the community. 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. RESOLUTION 22-73: AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,500,000 AND APPROVE OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO SAID  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2022 -3- ISSUANCE Wayne Pyle, City Manager, presented proposed Resolution 22-73 that would authorize the Issuance of Bonds By the Municipal Building Authority In An Amount Not To Exceed $6,500,000 and Approve Other Actions Necessary to Said Issuance. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The purpose of this bond issue is to provide funds to finance the acquisition, construction, equipping and furnishing of remodel of existing Third District Court Building to and for the use of West Valley City Justice Court. West Valley City has determined that it is in the best interest to issue the Bonds in the approximate amount of $6,500,000 for the purpose of financing this needed construction. Councilmember Whetstone asked when the rate for this project would be locked in. Laura Lewis, representing Lewis, Young, Robertson, and Burningham, introduced herself and provided details on the process of the bond. She indicated that rates would be established around June 6- June 9 and noted that the parameters contemplate a maximum rate of 5.5%. Ms. Lewis stated that she would expect the rate to be in the high 3% or low 4% range. Councilmember Huynh asked who buys the bond. Ms. Lewis replied that the largest buyers are typically bond funds or insurance companies but there is no reason individuals can’t purchase them as well. Councilman Whetstone asked if the Council is agreeing to this rate now. Wayne replied no and explained that the Council would be agreeing to moving the process forward with an understanding that the rate would be a maximum of 5.5%. He stated that there are different variables that will be evaluated over the course of the process that includes the rate, the length of term, the specific amount, etc. He indicated that if something happens in the market and the rate exceeds the amount specified in the parameters, the Council is not obligated to move forward and can decide on a different approach such as using fund balance dollars. Mayor Lang noted that this approval would allow for a year long process if needed. Ms. Lewis agreed. Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and she called for a motion. Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve Resolution 22-73. Councilmember Whetstone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Absent Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Absent  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2022 -4- Councilman Huynh Yes Councilman Christensen Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 22-74: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AND FROM RAYMOND AND JAMIE CRANE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4100 SOUTH 5980 WEST Wayne Pyle, City Manager, discussed proposed Resolution 22-74 that would authorize the City to Enter Into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement With and From Raymond and Jamie Crane for Property Located at 4100 South 5980 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Property owner is willing to sell the 1.3 acres to the city. The property is located between West View Park and the sports field installed at the intersection of Mountain View Corridor and 4100 South. Parks and Recreation would like to purchase the property and develop it into park property that would join West View Park to the new sports field. West Valley City assisted UDOT in the construction of the sports field located at the intersection of Mountain View Corridor and 4100 South (4100 S and 5908 W) with the plan of hopefully obtaining the adjacent properties to link the new field to existing West View Park. West Valley Parks and Recreation contacted the property owners to see if there was interest in selling the property to the City. An appraisal was obtained and the price was agreed upon. Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and she called for a motion. Councilmember Christensen moved to approve Resolution 22-74. Councilmember Nordfelt seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Absent Councilman Whetstone Yes  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2022 -5- Councilman Harmon Absent Councilman Huynh Yes Councilman Christensen Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Yes Unanimous. CONSENT AGENDA SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 26, 2022 A. RESOLUTION 22-75: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED WITH AND FROM KELVIN SHAD PIXTON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4949 WEST 3100 SOUTH Wayne Pyle, City Manager, discussed proposed Resolution 22-75 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and Accept a Warranty Deed With and From Kelvin Shad Pixton for Property Located at 4949 West 3100 South. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Kelvin Shad Pixton property is one of nine properties affected by the 3100 South ATP Overlay Project. The project will include roto-milling and overlaying the asphalt on 3100 South from 4000 West to 5600 West. This project will also require the removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards. The Warranty Deed will facilitate construction of the pedestrian ramps. Compensation in the amount of $900.00 was negotiated based upon land values for properties in the area. B. RESOLUTION 22-76: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM REMO AND SUSAN VALENTINI FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4931 WEST 3100 SOUTH Wayne Pyle, City Manager, discussed proposed Resolution 22-76 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 Remo and Susan Valentini for Property Located at 4931 West 3100 South Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows:  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2022 -6- The Remo R. Valentini and Susan E. Valentini property is one of nine properties affected by the 3100 South ATP Overlay Project. The project will include roto-milling and overlaying the asphalt on 3100 South from 4000 West to 5600 West. This project will also require the removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards. The Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the pedestrian ramps. Compensation in the amount of $600.00 was negotiated based upon land values for properties in the area. C. RESOLUTION 22-77: 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 FOX SHADOWS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3085 SOUTH FOX SHADOW DRIVE Wayne Pyle, City Manager, discussed resolution 22-77 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 Fox Shadows Homeowner's Association, Inc. for Property Located at 3085 South Fox Shadow Drive. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Fox Shadows Homeowner’s Association, Inc. property is one of nine properties affected by the 3100 South ATP Overlay Project. The project will include roto-milling and overlaying the asphalt on 3100 South from 4000 West to 5600 West. This project will also require the removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards. The Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the pedestrian ramps. Compensation in the amount of $2,800.00 was negotiated based upon land values for properties in the area. D. RESOLUTION 22-78: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED WITH AND FROM LINDA AND JOHNNY BURROLA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3115 SOUTH 4880 WEST Wayne Pyle, City Manager, discussed proposed Resolution 22-78 that would authorize the City to Enter Into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and Accept a Warranty Deed With and From Linda and Johnny Burrola for Property Located at 3115 South 4880 West.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2022 -7- Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Linda Burrola and Johnny Burrola property is one of nine properties affected by the 3100 South ATP Overlay Project. The project will include roto-milling and overlaying the asphalt on 3100 South from 4000 West to 5600 West. This project will also require the removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards. The Warranty Deed will facilitate construction of the pedestrian ramps. Compensation in the amount of $700.00 was negotiated based upon land values for properties in the area. E. RESOLUTION 22-79: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED WITH AND FROM MARIA DELLA SAUCEDO FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3090 SOUTH CORTNEY DRIVE Wayne Pyle, City Manager, discussed proposed Resolution 22-79 that would authorize the City to to Enter Into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and Accept a Warranty Deed With and From Maria Della Saucedo for Property Located at 3090 South Cortney Drive Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Maria Delia Saucedo property is one of nine properties affected by the 3100 South ATP Overlay Project. The project will include roto-milling and overlaying the asphalt on 3100 South from 4000 West to 5600 West. This project will also require the removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards. The Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the pedestrian ramps. Compensation in the amount of $2,400.00 was negotiated based upon land values for properties in the area. Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and she called for a motion. Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 26, 2022 -8- Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Absent Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Absent Councilman Huynh Yes Councilman Christensen Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang 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, APRIL 26, 2022 WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:51 P.M. BY MAYOR LANG. 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, April 26, 2022. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder