City Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2024 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 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 PRO TEM CHRISTENSEN. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Don Christensen, Mayor Pro Tem/ Councilmember At-Large Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large Tom Huynh, Councilmember District 1 Scott Harmon, Councilmember District 2 William Whetstone, Councilmember District 3 ABSENT: Karen Lang, Mayor Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 STAFF PRESENT: Ifo Pili, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder John Flores, Assistant City Manager Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief John Evans, Fire Chief Jim Welch, Finance Director Steve Pastorik, CED Director Peggy Daniels, Acting CPD Director Dan Johnson, Public Works Director Jamie Young, Parks and Recreation Director Jonathan Springmeyer, RDA Director Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Ken Cushing, IT (electronically) Travis Crosby, IT OPENING CEREMONY- MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTENSEN Mayor Pro Tem Christensen asked for a moment of silence in honor of Senator Karen Mayne who passed away over the weekend. He asked members of the Council, staff, and audience to rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2024 -2- APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 13, 2024 The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 13, 2024. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Harmon moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 13, 2024. Councilmember Whetstone seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Jackie VanEllen expressed concern about activity in her neighborhood. She noted that she feels the Police Department should have responded differently in a couple instances experienced by herself and her neighbor. Jim Vesock stated that Harmons Grocery Store had a ribbon cutting for their improvements. He discussed several My Hometown events. RESOLUTION 24-128: AWARD A CONTRACT TO ALTA EXCAVATION LLC FOR THE KIOWA WAY STORM DRAIN PROJECT Mayor Pro Tem Christensen presented proposed Resolution 24-128 that would award a Contract to Alta Excavation LLC For the Kiowa Way Storm Drain Project. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The purpose of this project is to eliminate periodic flooding to properties along the north side of Kiowa Way and to reroute storm water flows from a failing drainage system on private property to a new drainage system in public right of way. Currently, there is a storm water/irrigation tailwater ditch that lacks capacity to adequately convey flows from Cree Drive (3655 South) to 3500 South. This project will pipe the portion of the ditch that lacks capacity and will construct a new storm drain line in the existing Kiowa Way (3540 South) to enable the rerouting of the storm water. Bids were opened for the Kiowa Way Storm Drain project on July 9, 2024. A total of three (3) bids were received. The lowest responsible bidder was Alta Excavation LLC in the amount of $495,000. Upon inquiry by Mayor Pro Tem Christensen there were no further questions from  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2024 -3- members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve Resolution 24-128. Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Absent Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Yes Councilman Huynh Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Absent Mayor Pro Tem Christensen Yes Unanimous. RESOLUTION 24-129: APPROVE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Mayor Pro Tem Christensen presented proposed Resolution 24-129 that would approve a Cooperative Agreement Between the City and the Utah Department of Transportation Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Safe Sidewalk Program provides a legislative funding source for construction of new sidewalks adjacent to state routes where sidewalks do not currently exist and where major construction or reconstruction is not planned in the immediate future. The program is administered by UDOT and requires a 25% local government match with a maximum State participation of $100,000. West Valley City submitted a Safe Sidewalk application earlier this year to construct missing segments of sidewalk along the north side of 3500 South between Sunshade Drive (5450 West) and approximately 5350 West. The estimate submitted with the application to construct the entire length of the missing sidewalk, along with the associated right-of-way and improvements, was $500,000. UDOT recently informed the city that the State would participate up to $169,000 on this project, which requires a minimum local government match of $56,334. Realizing that $225,334 is not enough to construct the entire project limits identified in the application, UDOT is allowing flexibility to adjust the limits of the  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2024 -4- project as necessary to maximize the use of the available funds. It is anticipated that the project will be constructed in 2025. Upon inquiry by Mayor Pro Tem Christensen there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Whetstone moved to approve Resolution 24-129. Councilmember Nordfelt seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Absent Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Yes Councilman Huynh Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Absent Mayor Pro Tem Christensen Yes Unanimous. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 24-125: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UTAH ATTORNEY GENERAL Mayor Pro Tem Christensen presented proposed Resolution 24-125 that would authorize the City to Enter Into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Utah Attorney General. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Office of the Utah Attorney General oversees the Utah ICAC task force, a cooperative group of law enforcement agencies that participate in the identification of perpetrators of crimes against children and related investigations, arrests, and prosecutions of said perpetrators. The Office of the Utah Attorney General awards state grants to participating law enforcement agencies to assist in covering the expenses incurred by the various agencies in the course of their participation on the Task Force. Such expenses include overtime, training, and the purchase of equipment.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2024 -5- The West Valley City Police Department supports continuing our partnership with the ICAC Task Force in our mutual efforts to protect children and bring offenders to justice. This cooperative arrangement has been in place for many years and has been an effective means of increasing the West Valley City Police Department’s ability to properly investigate and prosecute offenders who sexually exploit children through various technological mediums, provide training and equipment to department personnel involved in such investigations and prosecutions, and provide community education regarding the prevention of such crimes. RESOLUTION 24-126: APPROVE A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CONSORTIUM TO RECEIVE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS Mayor Pro Tem Christensen presented proposed Resolution 24-126 that would approve a Subrecipient Agreement to Participate in a Consortium to Receive Home Investment Partnership Funds. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The County has entered into a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for financial assistance to conduct a HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME Program) pursuant to the HOME Investment Partnerships Act, Title II of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 12701- 12839, as amended, and subject to the Rules and Regulations, promulgated by HUD governing the conduct of HOME Investment Partnership Programs including, but not limited to , Title 24, Part 92 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (the Rules and Regulations); and the applicable Circulars published by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB Circulars). Salt Lake County has created a consortium involving six Utah cities. West Valley City is a member of the Salt Lake County HOME Consortium, as per the multi-year HUD HOME Interlocal Agreement signed in September 2023. Each year West Valley City has been allocated HOME funds through this partnership. The funding is restrictive allowing only certain residential construction and home rehabilitation. The City Council will consider Resolution 24-126 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled August 20, 2024 at 6:30 P.M RESOLUTION 24-127: AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY FOR ACCESS TO AERIAL IMAGERY Mayor Pro Tem Christensen discussed proposed Resolution 24-127 that would authorize the Execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement With Salt Lake County for Access to Aerial Imagery.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2024 -6- Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: This resolution authorizes the City to enter into an agreement for the purchase and use of digital orthorectified aerial photography and oblique imagery of West Valley City. Under this agreement, the West Valley City agrees to participate in the acquisition of a commercial aerial photography license of high-resolution Imagery data. The County agrees to give the City a limited license for a web service of the imagery as well as hard-copy images to use natural color Orthorectified Imagery at 7.5 cm (3 in.) and 22.5 cm (9 in.) resolution for all areas within its geographical boundaries. Current, accurate digital orthorectified photography has many uses within the City. The photos are used within the majority of City Departments to visualize and identify growth; compare urban changes with aerial photography from previous years; as a reference for new spatial information; as a background for online map viewers and printed maps; for measurements of impervious surfaces; and more. The format is compatible with existing GIS applications that are used and developed by City Staff. By partnering with other agencies, costs for aerial photography are significantly reduced. Upon inquiry by Mayor Pro Tem Christensen there were no further questions from members of the City Council, and he called for a motion. Councilmember Huynh moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Whetstone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Absent Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Yes Councilman Huynh Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Absent Mayor Pro Tem Christensen Yes Unanimous. NEW BUSINESS  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2024 -7- A. RESOLUTION 24-133: REMOVE DAVID MCEWEN FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Pro Tem Christensen discussed proposed Resolution 24-133 that would remove David McEwen from the Planning Commission. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Section 7-3-106 provides that the City Manager may remove any Planning Commission member from the Planning Commission with the advice and consent of the City Council. The City Manager has determined that Mr. McEwen should be removed from the Planning Commission and now seeks the advice and consent of the City Council for said removal. Councilmember Harmon moved to approve Resolution 24-133. Councilmember Nordfelt seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Councilman Fitisemanu Absent Councilman Whetstone Yes Councilman Harmon Yes Councilman Huynh Yes Councilman Nordfelt Yes Mayor Lang Absent Mayor Pro Tem Christensen 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, AUGUST 20, 2024 WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:43 P.M. BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTENSEN. 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, August 20, 2024.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2024 -8- _______________________________ Nichole Camac, MMC City Recorder