City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2022 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 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 Scott Harmon, Councilmember District 2 William Whetstone, Councilmember District 3 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 Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief (electronically) John Evans, Fire Chief Jim Welch, Finance Director (electronically) Steve Pastorik, CED Director Layne Morris, CPD Director (electronically) Coby Wilson, Acting Public Works Director Nancy Day, Parks and Recreation Director (electronically) John Flores, HR Director (electronically) Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Mark Nord, Economic Development Director Ken Cushing, IT (electronically) OPENING CEREMONY- COUNCILMEMBER DON CHRISTENSEN Councilmember Don Christensen stated that on June 14,1777 the continental congress adopted one flag to represent the American colonies. He asked members of the Council, staff, and audience to rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 7, 2022  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2022 -2- The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 7, 2022. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Huynh moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 7, 2022. Councilmember Fitisemanu seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. AWARDS, CEREMONIES, AND PROCLAMATIONS A. PARKS AND RECREATION AWARD PRESENTATION BY UTAH RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION Scott McDonald, Utah Recreation and Parks Association, presented several awards to the Parks and Recreation Department. COMMENT PERIOD A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Vesock stated that he emailed the Council regarding two GRAMA requests. He indicated that he feels the City is hiding behind statutes and anything discussed in a public meeting should be given to the public. Mr. Vesock expressed concern about events being promoted as Salt Lake City, not West Valley City. Mr. Vesock stated that My Hometown had a movie night at the CRC. He indicated that the City streets are being filled with construction trailers, semis, campers, etc. Mr. Vesock stated that Granger and Hunter Food Banks serve over 1,000 people a week. He indicated that he attended the Chill with the Chief event. 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 22-94: APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN WEST VALLEY CITY AND SALT LAKE COUNTY FOR THE PURCHASE OF AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Wayne Pyle, City Manager, presented proposed Resolution 22-94 that would approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between West Valley City and Salt Lake County for the Purchase of Aerial Photography. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows:  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2022 -3- This resolution authorizes the City to enter into an agreement for the purchase and use of digital orthorectified aerial photography and oblique imagery of West Valley City. Under this agreement, the West Valley City agrees to participate in the acquisition of a commercial aerial photography license of high-resolution Imagery data. The County agrees to give the City access to the oblique imagery using the browser based “ConnectExplorer” and up to 5 licenses to view and measure the photos. Processing and delivery of the aerial photos were delayed. As such the Salt Lake County Surveyor’s office has waived the fee for the latest aerial photos and imagery. Current, accurate digital orthorectified photography has many uses within the City. The photos are used within the majority of City Departments to visualize and identify growth; compare urban changes with aerial photography from previous years; as a reference for new spatial information; as a background for online map viewers and printed maps; for measurements of impervious surfaces; and more. The format is compatible with existing GIS applications that are used and developed by City Staff. By partnering with other agencies, costs for aerial photography are significantly reduced. Councilmember Harmon asked if 5 licenses are enough. Wayne replied yes. 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 22-94. Councilmember Harmon seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Yes Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Yes Councilman Huynh Yes Councilman Christensen Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 22-95: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SELECTHEALTH FOR HEALTH INSURANCE  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2022 -4- COVERAGE Wayne Pyle, City Manager, presented proposed Resolution 22-95 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 is the current provider for health insurance benefits for City employees. There is no increase in fees. This is a renewal of the contract. 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 22-95. Councilmember Fitisemanu seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Yes Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Yes Councilman Huynh Yes Councilman Christensen Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 22-96: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH EMI HEALTH FOR DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR 2022-2023 Wayne Pyle, City Manager, discussed proposed Resolution 22-96 that would authorize the City to Enter into an Agreement with EMI Health for Dental Insurance Coverage for 2022- 2023. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: EMI is the current provider for dental benefits for City employees. There is no increase in fees. This is a renewal of the contract. Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the City  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2022 -5- Council, and she called for a motion. Councilmember Huynh moved to approve Resolution 22-96. Councilmember Whetstone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Yes Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Yes Councilman Huynh Yes Councilman Christensen Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 22-97: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSION SQUARE RETIREMENT FOR RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES Wayne Pyle, City Manager, presented proposed Resolution 22-97 that would authorize the City to Enter into an Agreement with Authorize the City to Enter Into an Agreement with Mission Square Retirement for Retirement Plan Services Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Mission Square Retirement is current provider for retirement investment services. Many employees are investing with Mission Square. This agreement is in effect for 7 years. Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and she called for a motion. Councilmember Fitisemanu moved to approve Resolution 22-97. Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Yes Councilman Whetstone Yes  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2022 -6- Councilman Harmon Yes Councilman Huynh Yes Councilman Christensen Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Yes Unanimous. CONSENT AGENDA A. RESOLUTION 22-98: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO RELEASE A SLOPE EASEMENT AT WOODHOLLOW ESTATES Wayne Pyle discussed proposed Resolution 22-98 that would authorize the City to release a Slope Easement at Woodhollow Estates. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: In 2018 a Slope Easement was granted to West Valley City to accommodate grades and slopes on property abutting a dead-end streets known as Cibola Road (6225 South) and 6200 South as shown on the recorded plat of Woodhollow Estates PUD Phase 1. As Woodhollow Estates PUD Phase 3 which extends Cibola Road and 6200 South is approved and currently under construction, the Slope Easement is no longer necessary. As the easement is no longer necessary, a Release of Slope Easement has been prepared for approval by the West Valley City Council and execution by the Mayor. B. RESOLUTION 22-99: ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED FROM LUZ A. RANGEL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3560 WEST MURIEL WAY Wayne Pyle discussed proposed Resolution 22-99 that would Accept a Warranty Deed from Luz A. Rangel for Property Located at 3560 West Muriel Way. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Luz A. Rangel 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 2022 Pedestrian Ramp Project. As part of this project pedestrian ramps will be constructed at various locations throughout the City in locations where they do not currently exist and existing pedestrian ramps which do not comply with current ADA standards will be removed and replaced.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2022 -7- The Warranty Deed will facilitate construction of the pedestrian ramp. Luz A. Rangel has agreed to donate the three-square feet needed for construction of the pedestrian ramp. C. RESOLUTION 22-100: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM ELIZABETH GALVAN RAMOS AND RAFAEL ROMERO FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3548 WEST MURIEL WAY Wayne Pyle discussed proposed Resolution 22-100 that would authorize the City to Enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and Accept a Warranty Deed and a Temporary Construction Easement With and From Elizabeth Galvan Ramos and Rafael Romero for Property Located at 3548 West Muriel Way Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Elizabeth Galvan Ramos and Rafael Romero 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 2022 Pedestrian Ramp Project. As part of this project pedestrian ramps will be constructed at various locations throughout the City in locations where they do not currently exist and existing pedestrian ramps which do not comply with current ADA standards will be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the pedestrian ramps. Compensation in the amount of $525.00 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 items on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Harmon seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Yes Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Yes Councilman Huynh Yes  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 14, 2022 -8- 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, JUNE 14, 2022 WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:53 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, June 14, 2022. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder