City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2024 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 2, 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 (electronically) William Whetstone, Councilmember District 3 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 STAFF PRESENT: Ifo Pili, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder (electronically) John Flores, Assistant City Manager Ryan Robinson, Acting City Attorney Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief John Evans, Fire Chief Niclas Hales, Acting 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 DON CHRISTENSEN Councilmember Christensen noted the importance of July 4th and briefly read the unanimous Declaration of Independence dated July 4, 1776. 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 25, 2024 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 25, 2024. There were no changes, corrections or deletions.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2024 -2- Councilmember Fitisemanu moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held June 25, 2024. Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Scott Bohn expressed concern regarding speeding on his street. He thanked the Council and Public Works for their input on potentially adjusting the criteria for speed humps. Mr. Bohn provided suggestions for additional criteria. Mike Markham expressed concern about Code Enforcement and the limit the Council has imposed on their ability to enforce, particularly in reference to backyards and the amount of time provided to violators for compliance. Mr. Markham also expressed concern regarding on-street parking violations. Jim Vesock stated the American flag should be flown the highest at City facilities. He also expressed concern about a lack of a veteran event scheduled for Memorial Day. Mr. Vesock stated that Parks needs to ensure outlets are on for resident use and encouraged Code Enforcement to issue more tickets. John Sweeney thanked the efforts of the City to keep the Performing Arts Theatre open. He reported on the Lightening Thief’s success. Miss Gutierrez, a young student, stated that she enjoyed attending the performance of the Lightening Thief. Walt Sorensen indicated that he is opposed to closing the Redwood Drive In. He indicated that the Planning Commission recently approved this but he feels this was done in error. He detailed the importance of housing in appropriate locations but noted that there is also an importance of community and small businesses. Mr. Sorensen commended the success of the Lightening Thief. Jordan Shafer stated that she was impressed by the Lightening Thief performance and the experience she had with the audience who attended. Councilmember Nordfelt thanked the audience for their comments. ORDINANCE 24-27: AMEND SECTION 1-2-112 OF THE WEST VALLEY CITY MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING COLLECTION COSTS Mayor Lang presented proposed Ordinance 24-27 that would amend Section 1-2-112 of the West Valley City Municipal Code Concerning Collection Costs.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2024 -3- Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The proposed amendment the current code to include the verbiage, “and reasonable attorney fees.” Full code would state the following: 1-2-112. OTHER FEES AND COLLECTION COSTS. It is not intended by this Chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other resolutions, ordinances, or laws, except to effect modification of the fees reflected above. The fees listed in the Consolidated Fee Schedule supersede present fees for the services specified, but all fees not listed remain in effect. Where this Chapter imposes a higher fee than is imposed or required by existing provisions of resolution, ordinance, or law, the provisions of this Chapter shall control. The City shall be authorized to collect all expenses and fees incurred in collecting amounts owed to the City, including but not limited to collection costs and reasonable attorney fees. This proposed verbiage amendment recommended at the advice of legal counsel to allow for the collection of delinquent accounts owed to the city when assigned to an attorney or their representative. This adjustment will help a collection agency recover the costs of reasonable legal costs. Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and she called for a motion. Councilmember Whetstone moved to approve Ordinance 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.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2024 -4- Councilmember Fitisemanu moved to add Resolution 24-110 and Resolution 24-111 to the Consent Agenda and moved to approve all items on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Christensen 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 CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 24-110: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR AND AERIAL LIFT Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-110 that would approve the Purchase of a Tractor and Aerial Lift. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Operation My Hometown performs various community service projects throughout the summer and is often in need of equipment to facilitate the projects. The City Council included in the FY 2024-25 budget up to $120,000 to purchase miscellaneous equipment for use by My Hometown. My Hometown has also received a generous donation of $60,000. The money is being donated to the City to purchase equipment for use on My Hometown days of service. The equipment will be purchased, owned and maintained by the City. The City could use the equipment in our operations, but it will primarily be made available to the volunteers of My Hometown. The Public Works Department will provide training to My Hometown volunteers and will keep a record of volunteers that are trained and authorized to use the equipment. The equipment purchase plan is described below: Equipment Type Qty Vendor State Contract Total Cost Kubota Tractor and Bonneville Implements 1 Equipment MA 2187 $46,550 JLG Towable Aerial Lift Model T500J 1 Wheeler Machinery MA 3383 $52,300 $98,850 MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2024 -5- These purchases will be made in July after the start of the new fiscal year. RESOLUTION 24-111: APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE WETLAND PARK Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-111 that would approve an Agreement with Rocky Mountain Power to Provide Service to the Wetland Park. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Wetland Park is located at 6645 W Parkway Blvd. We are beginning phase 1 of the construction of the park. This contract is for the installation of the transformer and the reserving of the demand for power for current and future uses. The cost of this agreement with Rocky Mountain Power will be $46,882.43. RESOLUTION 24-112: GRANT AND ACCEPT A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT WEST VIEW PARK (4059 SOUTH 6000 WEST) Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-112 that would Grant and accept a Public Utility Easement for Property Located at West View Park (4059 South 6000 West). Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: West View Park Expansion is located at 4059 S 6000 W. It is between West View Park and the grass field installed by UDOT with Mountain View Corridor. As the park is being built, the overhead power will be put underground along 6000 W, there may also be other utilities that may need to be installed along the park. This easement will allow them to do that along the roadway without having to do additional easements for each utility. RESOLUTION 24-113: RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF ABIGAIL DIZON-MAUGHAN AS CHAIR OF THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS REVIEW BOARD FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 2, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-113 that would ratify the City Manager's Reappointment of Abigail Dizon-Maughan as Chair of the Professional Standards Review Board for a Term Commencing July 2, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2026  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2024 -6- Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: This resolution re-appoints Abigail Dizon-Maughan as Chair of the Professional Standards Review Board for a term commencing on July 2, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2026. The Professional Standards Review Board reviews all allegations of police misconduct from a citizen’s perspective and makes various recommendations to the Police Chief regarding these incidents. RESOLUTION 24-114: RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF MATT MACPHERSON TO THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS REVIEW BOARD FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 2, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-114 that would ratify the City Manager's Reappointment of Matt MacPherson to the Professional Standards Review Board for a Term Commencing July 2, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2026 Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: This resolution re-appoints Matt MacPherson to the Professional Standards Review Board for a term commencing on July 2, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2026. The Professional Standards Review Board reviews all allegations of police misconduct from a citizen’s perspective and makes various recommendations to the Police Chief regarding these incidents. 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, JULY 2, 2024 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, July 2, 2024.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 2024 -7- _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder