City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2022 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 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 (electronically) Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 STAFF PRESENT ELECTRONICALLY: Nicole Cottle, Acting City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Eric Bunderson, City Attorney (electronically) Kent Stokes, Acting Police Chief (electronically) John Evans, Fire Chief (electronically) Jim Welch, Finance Director Steve Pastorik, CED Director (electronically) Layne Morris, CPD Director Dan Johnson, Public Works Director Nancy Day, Parks and Recreation Director Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director (electronically) Ken Cushing, IT Steve Lehman, CED (electronically) OPENING CEREMONY- COUNCILMEMBER TOM HUYNH Councilmember Tom Huynh asked members of the Council, staff, and audience to rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 14, 2022 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 14, 2022. There were no changes, corrections or deletions.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2022 -2- Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 14, 2022. Councilmember Huynh 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 the last few times he has been at the Maverik Center, parking has been an issue. He indicated the parking lot needs to be re-lined. Mr. Vesock indicated that the City tends to use or block handicapped parking when there are events. He expressed concern about semis parking on the street and indicated that he feels increasing ticket prices is the best solution. Mr. Vesock stated that weeds are becoming an issue in the City and this needs to be addressed by Code Enforcement. Darin Blanchard stated that he has lived in the City for over 20 years. He indicated that he is proud to live in the City and has seen great changes. Mr. Blanchard stated that he is passionate about the Grizzlies. He explained how well the season went and highlighted all the achievements they made. He noted that the NHL 22 video game has the Grizzlies as a team option and proudly announces their location as the Maverik Center in West Valley City. Mr. Blanchard stated that the Maverik Center is something to be very proud of and is one of the greatest achievements by the City. He stated that while he loves the Maverik Center, he feels it is time to upgrade the screen. He indicated that it is important for concert goers and Grizzly fans alike. He stated he is here to share his enthusiasm for the venue and campaign for this improvement. B. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Nicole Cottle, Acting City Manager, had no comments. C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Lang stated that she appreciates the support of the Grizzlies and noted she would love to see more fans attend games. Upon inquiry, members of the City Council had no comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING APPLICATION SA-1-2022, FILED BY JUSTIN PUCHAR, REQUESTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE WESTERN FLATS SUBDIVISION- LOT 1 AMENDED LOCATED AT 3685 SOUTH 3200 WEST MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2022 -3- Mayor Lang informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled June 21, 2022, in order for the City Council to hear and consider public comments regarding application SA-1-2022, Filed by Justin Puchar, Requesting Final Plat Approval for the Western Flats Subdivision- Lot 1 Amended Located at 3685 South 3200 West Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Mr. Juston Puchar, is requesting final plat approval and an amendment to lot 1 of the Western Flats Subdivision. This subdivision was recorded February 2008. The property is bordered on the north, east and south by existing residential development. The proposed application will amend lot 1 by creating an additional building lot. An existing single-family dwelling is located on the lot at the present time and will remain. The new lot will be created between the existing home and the dwelling on lot 2 to the east. Lot 1 or where the existing dwelling is located will be 13,490 square feet and 9,600 square feet for the new lot. Both of these lots meet area and frontage requirements of the R-1-8 zone. The average lot size for the overall subdivision is 10,200 square feet. Access to the subdivision will be gained from 3200 West for the existing dwelling and from Flats Circle for the new lot. Street improvements are already existing including curb, gutter, sidewalk and asphalt. The cross section is an integral curb, gutter and sidewalk design. Parkstrip does not existing in this project. The developer and/or builder will need to coordinate the new drive approach as part of the building permit. Mayor Lang opened the Public Hearing. There being no one to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Lang closed the Public Hearing. ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 22-25, APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO LOT 1 OF THE WESTERN FLATS SUBDIVISION The City Council previously held a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance 22-25 that would approve the Amendment to Lot 1 of the Western Flats Subdivision. 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 Ordinance 22-25. Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2022 -4- 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 22-101: APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALL PRO SECURITY TO PROVIDE JUSTICE COURT SECURITY AND RELATED SERVICES Nicole Cottle presented proposed Resolution 22-101 that would approve a Professional Services Agreement With All Pro Security to Provide Justice Court Security and Related Services. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: West Valley City provides and operates a Justice Court that processes criminal and civil matters that occur within the boundaries of West Valley City. In order to facilitate this process, the court is required to provide a safe and secure facility and environment, so this process can occur. All Pro Security submitted a proposal that meets the requirements necessary for the court to continue to provide bailiffs needed for security purposes both in and out of courtrooms, as well as prisoner transports. All Pro currently provides bailiff services and security for more than 20 other Justice Courts and District Courts in Utah, Salt Lake, and Davis Counties in Utah. They have several prisoner transport vans in service and are the largest private provider of such services in Utah. All Pro is prepared to enter into contract to provide at a minimum of 3 bailiffs, and up to 5 bailiffs each day the court is open, depending on court needs and what is communicated between the court and All Pro each week. Prisoner transports will be provided according to what is scheduled each week by the court. Prisoner transports will take place from the court to the jail, and from the jail to the court as scheduled. It is determined that the proposal submitted by All Pro will meet the requirements the court and city need and be in the best interest of the city to enter into this  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2022 -5- agreement and contract. This resolution will ratify the contract to be entered into between West Valley City and All Pro Security. 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 22-101. Councilmember Fitisemau 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 22-102: AUTHORIZE WEST VALLEY CITY TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UTAH ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE FOR PARTICIPATION ON THE STATE'S SECURE TASK FORCE Nicole Cottle discussed proposed Resolution 22-102 that would authorize West Valley City to Enter Into a Memorandum of Understanding With the Utah Attorney General's Office for Participation on the State's Secure Task Force. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Coordination of local law enforcement resources for the purpose of investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in human trafficking, the production and distribution of fraudulent government documents, and other major felony crimes involving undocumented victims requires specialized personnel who are more effective when able to investigate on a regional basis and/or in a cooperative agreement. In the past two years, the SECURE Task Force has generated over 300 criminal investigations of this nature, some of which have direct ties to West Valley City. The Police Department wishes to assign (1) sworn, full time investigator to the task force to aid in these efforts, both within and around our jurisdiction. UAG agrees to pay the WVCPD Officer’s salary, including overtime  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2022 -6- pay and all benefits otherwise provided to UAG employees, up to the amount of $95,000 per year. The mission of the Utah Attorney General SECURE Strike Force is to carefully target major fraud, organized gun, drug and human trafficking, detect creation of fraudulent government identification and other documents, and prosecute these crimes with specialized investigators and resources and a dedicated Assistant Attorney General prosecutor. The SECURE Strike Force has stopped major organized crime groups that previously operated anonymously in the community and has stemmed the flow of illegal weapons into Utah communities. Undercover operations regularly conducted result in arrests and closing fraudulent document mills in Utah and human, drug and gun trafficking. The ripple effect from seizing thousands of fraudulent identification documents is directly seen in the guns and drugs seized, the organized crime leaders arrested, and in preventing the frauds that would have been committed if those several thousand fraudulent documents were allowed to hit the streets in Utah. ID mills severely harm Utah’s economy. Each year, the SECURE Strike Force investigates and prosecutes hundreds of felony cases against high profile human trafficking organizations, national and international spice organizations, the illegal distribution of smuggled prescription drugs, some of the largest counterfeit CD and movie criminal enterprises in the nation, sex trafficking rings and identity fraud mills. Councilmember Fitisemanu asked if the officer is rotated out each year. Nicole replied no and stated that the position is often occupied for around two years in order for the officer to gain the knowledge and experience necessary. Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and she called for a motion. Councilmember Harmon moved to approve Resolution 22-102. Councilmember Huynh 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  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2022 -7- Mayor Lang Yes Unanimous. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDER APPLICATION SMI-2-2022, FILED BY MIKE NADEAU, REQUESTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE SUNNY SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 2508 SOUTH REDWOOD ROAD Nicole Cottle discussed application SMI-2-2022, Filed by Mike Nadeau, Requesting Final Plat Approval for the Sunny Subdivision Located at 2508 South Redwood Road Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Mike Nadeau, representing the property owner is requesting final plat approval for the Sunny Subdivision. The subdivision is located on the southwest corner of Redwood Road and Parkway Boulevard. The subdivision is bordered on the north by manufacturing zoning, the east by Redwood Road, the south by a senior living center zoned C-2 and the west by RM zoning. The purpose for the subdivision is to create two lots. Lot 1, or the corner lot, is occupied with a gas station and C store. Lot 2, or the vacant portion of the property, will be used for a future commercial use. Lot 1 is 31,430 square feet and lot 2 is 20,000 square feet. For the Councils information, the minimum lot size in the C-2 zone is 20,000 square feet. As part of this application, the developer will be installing public improvements along Parkway Boulevard. At the present time, public improvements exist to the east and west of the vacant portion of this property. These improvements will be installed as part of the subdivision application. The subdivision plat will contain easements and other information applicable to the division of property. An additional application will need to be submitted for permitted and/or conditional use on the vacant property at such time as it develops. 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.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2022 -8- 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. 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 21, 2022 WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:47 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 21, 2022. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder