City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2024 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 9, 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 (electronically) Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 (electronically) STAFF PRESENT: Ifo Pili, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder John Flores, Assistant City Manager Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief (electronically) John Evans, Fire Chief Jim Welch, Finance Director Steve Pastorik, CED Director Layne Morris, CPD Director Dan Johnson, Public Works Director (electronically) Jamie Young, Parks and Recreation Director Jonathan Springmeyer, RDA Director Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Ken Cushing, IT (electronically) Travis Crosby, IT OPENING CEREMONY- COUNCILMEMBER LARS NORDFELT Councilmember Nordfelt asked members of the Council, staff, and audience to rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 2, 2024 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 2, 2024. There were no changes, corrections or deletions.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2024 -2- Councilmember Christensen moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 2, 2024. Councilmember Nordfelt seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Mike Markham expressed concern about Code Enforcement for commercial businesses and the need for increased enforcement. He also noted that people should pay full price for parking tickets. Alyssa Haskel thanked the Council for the parks in the City. She noted that this isn’t a priority in other City’s and is thankful it is a priority in West Valley. Walt Sorensen stated that he is opposed to the rezoning of the Redwood Drive In. He expressed dismay at the Planning Commission’s approval and noted that housing isn’t appropriate at this location. Mr. Sorensen thanked the City for street light repairs. He requested sidewalk improvements in the Highbury neighborhood. Mr. Sorensen expressed concern about thistles growing in neighborhoods and the need for education to residents. Jim Vesock stated that the American flag should be the highest flown. He expressed concern regarding Code Enforcement and follow-up on complaints. Mr. Vesock stated that employees should not be sharing information with other employees or citizens. Janelle expressed appreciation for the support of West Valley Performing Arts Center. She stated that she is supportive of the arts and encouraged continued support for the theatre. Janelle stated that the drive-in is also important and encouraged its preservation. CONSENT AGENDA A. RESOLUTION 24-115: AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY FOR PROPERTY FOR A STORM DRAIN PROJECT Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-115 that would authorize the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Salt Lake County for Property For a Storm Drain Project Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Salt Lake County parcel located at 3578 S. Acoma Street is one of five properties affected by the Kiowa Way Storm Drain Project to be constructed in 2024. This project will pipe a portion of an existing storm water and  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2024 -3- irrigation tailwater ditch and will also construct a storm drain line in the existing Kiowa Way (3540 South). The existing ditch receives storm water from a pipe in Cree Drive (3655 South) at approximately 5118 West, and the existing ditch does not have sufficient capacity and has caused periodic flooding to properties on the north side of Kiowa Way. This project will pipe the northerly 645 feet of the ditch from property west of Westward Terrace Subdivision No. 8 and will run north to 3500 South. The project will also construct a new storm drain line in Kiowa Way and connect to the new storm drain line running to 3500 South. The project is being coordinated with the future Kiowa Court PUD. The existing pipe on the Salt Lake County property will be connected to a new storm drain box on the adjacent property to the north. Salt Lake County has prepared an Interlocal Agreement for the sale of a 0.01-acre (445 square feet) parcel of land to West Valley City. Salt Lake County acquired this property through unpaid taxes. The property is being sold to West Valley City for the amount of the unpaid taxes of $105.00. B. RESOLUTION 24-116: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT WITH AND FROM NICHOLAS EDWARDS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3589 SOUTH 5200 WEST Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-116 that would authorize the Execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Salt Lake County for Property For a Storm Drain Project Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Nicholas Edwards parcel located at 3589 South 5200 West is one of five properties affected by the Kiowa Way Storm Drain Project to be constructed in 2024. This project will pipe a portion of an existing storm water and irrigation tailwater ditch and will also construct a storm drain line in the existing Kiowa Way (3540 South). The existing ditch receives storm water from a pipe in Cree Drive (3655 South) at approximately 5118 West, and the existing ditch does not have sufficient capacity and has caused periodic flooding to properties on the north side of Kiowa Way. This project will pipe the northerly 645 feet of the ditch from property west of Westward Terrace Subdivision No. 8 and will run north to 3500 South. The project will also construct a new storm drain line in Kiowa Way and connect to the new storm drain line running to 3500 South. The project is being coordinated with the future Kiowa Court  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2024 -4- PUD. The existing pipe on the Edwards property will be connected to a new storm drain box on the adjacent property to the north. The Easement Purchase Agreement includes an option to purchase the adjoining Salt Lake County parcel (with the City retaining a Storm Drain Easement) which is anticipated to be sold to West Valley City for the amount of the unpaid property taxes. Compensation for the Storm Drain Easement is $700.00. C. RESOLUTION 24-117: RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN BLANK AS CHAIR OF THE WEST VALLEY CITY CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 9, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-117 that would ratify the City Manager's Reappointment of Brian Blank as Chair of the West Valley City Clean and Beautiful Committee for a Term Commencing July 9, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2025 Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Chair of the West Valley City Clean and Beautiful Committee serves for a term of one year. Brian’s term will commence July 9, 2024 and end June 30, 2025. D. RESOLUTION 24-118: RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF STEVE LEHMAN AS A MEMBER OF THE WEST VALLEY CITY BUSINESS LICENSE HEARING BOARD FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 9, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-118 that would ratify the City Manager's Reappointment of Steve Lehman as a Member of the West Valley City Business License Hearing Board for a Term Commencing July 9, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2027. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The License Hearing Board is composed of three members appointed and reappointed by the City Manager with the advice and consent of the City Council. Steve Lehman is willing to accept the reappointment as a member of the License Hearing Board for a three-year term. E. RESOLUTION 24-119: RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF RON WHICKER AS A MEMBER OF THE WEST  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2024 -5- VALLEY CITY BUSINESS LICENSE HEARING BOARD FOR A TERM COMMENCING JULY 9, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-119 that would ratify the City Manager's Reappointment of Ron Whicker as a Member of the West Valley City Business License Hearing Board for a Term Commencing July 9, 2024 and Ending June 30, 2027 Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The License Hearing Board is composed of three members appointed and reappointed by the City Manager with the advice and consent of the City Council. Ron Whicker is willing to accept the reappointment as a member of the License Hearing Board for a three-year term. 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 the 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 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, JULY 9, 2024 WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:46 P.M. BY MAYOR LANG.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2024 -6- 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 9, 2024. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder