City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 2024 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 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 KAREN LANG. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Karen Lang, Mayor Don Christensen, Councilmember At-Large Lars Nordfelt, 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: Ifo Pili, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder John Flores, Interim Assistant City Manager/ HR Director Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief (electronically) John Evans, Interim City Manager/ Fire Chief Jim Welch, Finance Director Steve Pastorik, CED Director Layne Morris, CPD Director Dan Johnson, Public Works Director Jamie Young, Parks and Recreation Director Jonathan Springmeyer, RDA Director Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Travis Crosby, IT OPENING CEREMONY- COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAM WHETSTONE Councilmember Whetstone asked members of the Council, staff, and audience to rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 9, 2024 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 9, 2024. There were no changes, corrections or deletions.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 2024 -2- Councilmember Harmon moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 9, 2024. 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 would like to ensure Code Enforcement is prepared to begin issuing citations for the summer. He added that the Council should be sure to abide by their votes. Jim Vesock suggested court ordered volunteerism be conducted at the Animal Shelter to help provide services. He added that staff should be at all City events promoting adoptions. Mr. Vesock stated that the recent My Hometown events were great. B. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Ifo Pili, City Manager, had no comments. C. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS Upon inquiry, members of the City Council had no comments. RESOLUTION 24-57: AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DLS CONSULTING, INC. Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-57 that would authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with DLS Consulting, Inc. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: During the general and interim sessions of the Utah Legislature, the City often requires assistance in achieving the legislative priorities established by the City Council and City Manager. Since 2005, the City has contracted with DLS Consulting, Inc. to provide governmental relations services. DLS has proven to be an effective and reliable partner in assisting the City at the Capitol and in navigating other challenges. DLS proved to be a particularly valuable partner in managing the unique issues that arose during the 2024 legislative session and helped the City achieve significant results in both appropriations and substantive policy. The compensation remains unchanged from the prior agreement, which was executed in 2020.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 2024 -3- 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 24-57. 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 Mayor Lang Yes Unanimous. CONSENT AGENDA A. RESOLUTION 24-58: ACCEPT A STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT FROM CAPITOL PROPERTIES SIX LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2105 WEST PRINTERS ROW Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-58 that would accept a Storm Drainage Easement from Capitol Properties Six LLC for Property Located at 2105 West Printers Row. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Capitol Properties Six LLC parcel located at 2329 – 2329 W. Orton Circle is one of several properties affected by the Brighton Canal Storm Drain Project; 2600 West to Redwood Road, scheduled to be constructed in 2024. This project will include construction of storm drain piping through portions of the former Brighton Canal and eliminate any open storm water ditches through the project area. Decker Lake Business Park was developed prior to the incorporation of West Valley City. Storm water was historically allowed to drain into two ditches on either side of the Brighton Canal. This existing system does not function very well and has caused ongoing maintenance and flooding problems. The Brighton Canal no longer operates in this area and has largely been abandoned, which now provides the opportunity to consolidate and pipe the storm water into one system.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 2024 -4- B. RESOLUTION 24-59: ACCEPT A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT FROM AMBER VIEW RENTAL SPE, LLC AND MISSION 1160, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2064 WEST ALEXANDER STREET Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-59 that would accept a Storm Drain Easement from Amber View Rental SPE, LLC and Mission 1160, LLC for Property Located at 2064 West Alexander Street Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Amber View Rental SPE, LLC and Mission 1160, LLC parcel located at 2064 W. Alexander Street is one of several properties affected by the Brighton Canal Storm Drain Project; 2600 West to Redwood Road, scheduled to be constructed in 2024. This project will include construction of storm drain piping through portions of the former Brighton Canal and eliminate any open storm water ditches through the project area. Decker Lake Business Park was developed prior to the incorporation of West Valley City. Storm water was historically allowed to drain into two ditches on either side of the Brighton Canal. This existing system does not function very well and has caused ongoing maintenance and flooding problems. The Brighton Canal no longer operates in this area and has largely been abandoned, which now provides the opportunity to consolidate and pipe the storm water into one system. C. RESOLUTION 24-60: ABANDON A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AND ACCEPT A STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT FROM HUNT 1920 LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1920 WEST ALEXANDER STREET Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-59 that would abandon a Storm Drain Easement and Accept a Storm Drainage Easement from Hunt 1920 LLC for Property Located at 1920 West Alexander Street, Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Hunt 1920 LLC parcel located at 1920 W. Alexander Street is one of several properties affected by the Brighton Canal Storm Drain Project; 2600 West to Redwood Road, scheduled to be constructed in 2024. This project will include construction of storm drain piping through portions of the former Brighton Canal and eliminate any open storm water ditches through the project area. Upon completion of this project, the existing Storm Drain Easement across the parcel located at 1940 W. Alexander Street will no longer be needed.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 2024 -5- Decker Lake Business Park was developed prior to the incorporation of West Valley City. Storm water was historically allowed to drain into two ditches on either side of the Brighton Canal. This existing system does not function very well and has caused ongoing maintenance and flooding problems. The Brighton Canal no longer operates in this area and has largely been abandoned, which now provides the opportunity to consolidate and pipe the storm water into one system. D. RESOLUTION 24-61: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED, A PERPETUAL EASEMENT, AND TWO TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS WITH AND FROM THE UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3616 SOUTH MARKET STREET Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-61 that would authorize the City to Enter Into a Real Estate Purchase Contract and Accept a Warranty Deed, a Perpetual Easement, and Two Temporary Construction Easements With and From the Utah Transit Authority for Property Located at 3616 South Market Street Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Utah Transit Authority parcels located at 3616 S. Market Maur Street is one of several parcels affected by the Lancer Way Reconstruction Project; 2700 West to 3200 West. This project will widen 3650 South and provide for curb, gutter and sidewalk on Lancer Way from 2700 West to 3200 West where it does not currently exist. The project will also install textured, colored concrete park strip, street trees, streetlights and new ramps at street intersections on Lancer Way. Compensation for the purchase of the Warranty Deed, a Perpetual Easement and two Temporary Construction Easements is $68.100.00 and was based upon the appraisal report prepared by Integra Realty Resources. The project is being funded through the Surface Transportation Program (STP). The city is responsible for 6.77% of all project costs, including right of way, making the West Valley City share of the acquisition $4,610.37. 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 the items on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Nordfelt seconded the motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 2024 -6- 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. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION 24-62: RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF JOHN FLORES AS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-62 that would ratify the City Manager's Appointment of John Flores as Assistant City Manager. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: John Flores has been with West Valley City for 11 years, currently the HR Director. Since January 2024 he has served as the Interim Assistant City Manager. He has the background, knowledge, education, and experience to successfully fulfil the Assistant City Manager role. Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and she called for a motion. Councilmember Huynh moved to approve Resolution 24-62. 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  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 16, 2024 -7- Mayor Lang Yes Unanimous. Nichole Camac, City Recorder, administered the Oath of Office to John Flores. 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 16, 2024 WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:40 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 16, 2024. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder