City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 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 PRO TEM TOM HUYNH. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Tom Huynh, Mayor Pro Tem Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large Don Christensen, Councilmember At-Large Scott Harmon, Councilmember District 2 (electronically) William Whetstone, Councilmember District 3 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 ABSENT: Karen Lang, Mayor STAFF PRESENT ELECTRONICALLY: Wayne T Pyle, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder (electronically) Nicole Cottle, Assistant City Manager/ General Counsel Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief John Evans, Fire Chief (electronically) Jim Welch, Finance Director (electronically) Steve Pastorik, CED Director Layne Morris, CPD Director (electronically) Dan Johnson, Public Works Director Nancy Day, Parks and Recreation Director (electronically) John Flores, HR Director (electronically) Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director (electronically) Ken Cushing, IT (electronically) OPENING CEREMONY- COUNCILMEMBER JAKE FITISEMANU Councilmember Jake Fitisemanu invited members of the Wat Lao Buddaharam, led by Ajan Neth, to provide an opening prayer. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 -2- Mayor Pro Tem Huynh welcomed Granger High School Principal Tyler Howe and members of the Wat Lao Buddaharam. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 6, 2022. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Whetstone moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 6, 2022. Councilmember Fitisemanu seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. COMMENT PERIOD A. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mike Markham stated that he passed the lot where Mountain America Credit Union is proposed to be built. He indicated that he doesn’t understand the delay in this approval as the lot is in disrepair. Mark Whitaker discussed the proposal of a new law against career politicians. He indicated that he would like to see terms of office changed. Jim Vesock stated that he is concerned about Code Enforcement issues on the property near Ascent Academy. He indicated that Alabama is the first band to not say “Salt Lake City” but to greet the crowd as Utah. Mr. Vesock discussed events at the CRC center. Mark Stevens stated that he is a director at the new CRC for Operation My Hometown. He indicated that the project has been essential in creating love throughout the community and providing a sense of neighborhood. He detailed some events and classes that are being held at the CRC and noted that none of it would be possible without the support of the City. He indicated that staff has been wonderful to work with and the residents are appreciative of all the support that has been received. Jon Rowberry stated that he would like to express appreciation for West Valley City and the support that is received for Operation My Hometown. He indicated that the My Hometown group has been working in the neighborhoods, helping people with projects, and creating a wonderful and positive community for residents to be part of. He indicated that none of this would be possible without the support of the City and its staff. Mr. Rowberry stated that people want to be part of  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 -3- the project and he is looking forward to seeing how it continues to grow and progress. Jeff Nelson stated that he is concerned about speeding on 3650 South between the high school and 3200 West. He indicated that there are no sidewalks in the area and speeding has been a significant problem. He indicated that he would like to see something done to help alleviate this safety concern. Richard Nowak expressed concern about Code Enforcement. He indicated that there are discrepancies in the Code that need to be addressed and noted that he feels there are inconsistencies in the way properties are cited. Mr. Nowak discussed the circumstances for the violations he received and indicated that he feels Chesterfield should be treating differently than other areas of the City. B. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Wayne Pyle, City Manager, stated that CPD and PD have been addressing noise complaints. He provided statistics for the past weekend. Wayne stated that the Police Department did some great work on a particular case and encouraged the Council to read the weekly report for details. He indicated that the City is aware of the infrastructure needs on 3650 South and there is a project in the next 2-3 years that is planned as soon as funding can be obtained. ] C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Huynh stated that he doesn’t believe there is opposition to the Mountain America project on Redwood Road but indicated that there is a process that the Council must follow. He indicated that Operation My Hometown is a great project and program. Mayor Pro Tem Huynh also agreed that there seems to be traffic concerns on 3650 South near 3200 West. RESOLUTION 22-140: AUTHORIZE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT WITH MORGAN PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE FOR THE 2022 ASPHALT POLYMER TREATMENT PROJECT Wayne Pyle, City Manager, presented proposed Resolution 22-140 that would authorize a Change Order to the Contract With Morgan Pavement Maintenance for the 2022 Asphalt Polymer Treatment Project. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The parking lots at Centennial Park and Utah Cultural Celebration Center are in serious need of repair and resurfacing. This needs to be done to have a safe and usable surface. By doing this it is anticipated that it will add several years to the useful life of the pavement.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 -4- Centennial Park parking lot was built in 1997 and 1999 and are now up to 25 years old. The Utah Cultural Celebration Center parking lot was built in 2004 and is now 18 years old. Because of their age, they are in serious need of repair and resurfacing. Cracks are beginning to alligator and potholes are forming as subsurface compaction is lost. A program modification was approved for this purpose, We will be adding onto a contract that Public Works already has in place for seal coat with Morgan Pavement. Upon inquiry by Mayor Pro Tem Huynh there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Christensen moved to approve Resolution 22-140 Councilmember Whetstone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Yes Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Yes Councilman Christensen Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Absent Mayor Pro Tem Huynh Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 22-141: AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR FROM TURF EQUIPMENT COMPANY Wayne Pyle, City Manager, presented proposed Resolution 22-141 that would authorize the Purchase of a Tractor from Turf Equipment Company. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Parks Maintenance Division maintains the Mountain View Corridor Trail from 70th South to SR 201 and other improved and unimproved properties in the city. There is a need for a piece of equipment to perform various aspects of this maintenance. This tractor and attachments will allow the Park Maintenance Division to better maintain these areas, reducing staff time and allowing them to be  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 -5- more efficient. A program modification was approved for this purchase. A new model replacement can be purchased from Turf Equipment Company using Utah state purchasing contract number MA2188 for the cost of $74,025.00. Upon inquiry by Mayor Pro Tem Huynh there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Whetstone moved to approve Resolution 22-141 Councilmember Nordfelt seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Yes Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Christensen Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Absent Mayor Pro Tem Huynh Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 22-142: AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY FOR FUNDING FOR THE CROSS TOWNE TRAIL Wayne Pyle, City Manager, presented proposed Resolution 22-142 that would authorize the Execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement With Salt Lake County for Funding for the Cross Towne Trail. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The West Valley City Engineering Division is in the process of designing a segment of the Cross Towne Trail along Parkway Boulevard. This project will close gaps in the trail between 3600 West and 2700 West. Improvements include the addition of sidewalk where needed along with minor roadway widening to accommodate new bike lanes in Parkway Blvd. In addition, a pavement preservation treatment will be applied to the entire roadway within the project limits. The current estimate for this project is $3,000,000. The City previously received $900,000 of federal Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds. Due to the  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 -6- regional benefit of this project active transportation, the County will contribute an additional $1,350,000 of County Transportation funds towards the design and construction of this project. It is anticipated that the design and right-of-way acquisition will continue thru early 2023 and construction will begin late summer 2023. Upon inquiry by Mayor Pro Tem Huynh there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve Resolution 22-142 Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Yes Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Yes Councilman Christensen Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Absent Mayor Pro Tem Huynh Yes Unanimous. MOTION TO ADJOURN Upon motion by Councilmember Fitisemanu all voted in favor to adjourn. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY COUNCIL THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:14 P.M. BY MAYOR PRO TEM HUYNH. 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 13, 2022. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 -7-