City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingWest Valley City, UT · October 22, 2024
Minutes
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THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR ELECTRONIC SESSION ON
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 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, Assistant City Manager
Eric Bunderson, City Attorney
Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief
John Evans, Fire Chief
Nic 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
Ken Cushing, IT (electronically)
OPENING CEREMONY- COUNCILMEMBER DON CHRISTENSEN
Councilmember Christensen stated that there are two weeks left until the General Election
and encouraged everyone to vote. He asked members of the Council, staff, and audience
to rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 8, 2024
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The Council considered the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 8, 2024. There
were no changes, corrections or deletions.
Councilmember Fitisemanu moved to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held
October 8, 2024. Councilmember Harmon seconded the motion.
A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion.
AWARDS, CEREMONIES, AND PROCLAMATIONS SCHEDULED FOR
OCTOBER 22, 2024
A. RECOGNITION OF NICHOLE CAMAC, CITY RECORDER FOR
EARNING THE MASTER MUNICIPAL CLERK (MMC) DESIGNATION
FROM THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS
(IIMC) PRESENTED BY THE UTAH MUNICIPAL CLERKS
ASSOCIATION (UMCA)
Members of the Municipal Clerks Association presented Nichole Camac with the
Master Municipal Clerk Designation.
B. A PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 1, 2024 AS "EXTRA
MILE DAY" IN WEST VALLEY CITY
Councilmember Nordfelt read a Proclamation Declaring November 1, 2024 as
“Extra Mile Day”. Ciarra Cummins, a volunteer at the West Valley City Animal
Shelter, shared her experiences as a volunteer and encouraged others to volunteer
within their community.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Mike Markham apologized to anyone affected by the communication issues in the parking
lot two weeks prior, acknowledging the behavior as childish and unprofessional. He spoke
with the neighbor living next to the catwalk, who was unaware of the gathering of about
50 kids and did not view it as a significant issue. Markham suggested that further action on
the matter was unnecessary and reiterated his apology to anyone caught in the middle of
the situation in the parking lot.
Jim Vesock expressed gratitude to Nichole, noting that she had been helpful to the council,
staff, and citizens. He noted that she taught him how to fill out detailed GRAMA request
forms and was always responsive when he or others had questions. Mr. Vesock also
mentioned the recent Fall Festival held at Roots Farm, where they partnered with the
school, celebrated yard award winners, and promoted the beautification of West Valley
City, with a large turnout. He brought up the need for a paper budget, suggesting printing
on both sides of the agenda to save paper.
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Kathleen Angus expressed her grievance about the Adam and Eve business located near
her home, which is close to a high school, a junior high, and a daycare. She mentioned that
the mannequins in the store's display window frequently change outfits, becoming
increasingly inappropriate, which she found embarrassing and disgusting. She considered
changing her route to avoid passing by the store and expressed disbelief that such a business
existed in the city, especially near schools and residential areas.
Kelly Bertoch congratulated Nichole and noted that her recognition was well deserved. He
shared a personal story about being reminded of the importance of voting when a coworker
once asked him if he had voted and told him to stop complaining if he hadn't. Since then,
he has consistently voted, believing it gives him the right to voice his opinions. He
criticized the city government for ruining his community by becoming too controlling and
accused them of benefiting from perks, claiming that government officials always take
something. Mr. Bertoch emphasized that government officials work for the people and
should follow their rules. He expressed dissatisfaction with the direction of the city, state,
and country, hoping for a political shift, and concluded by voicing concerns about ongoing
development near his property, stating he had not received any responses regarding the
matter.
Steve Taylor expressed concerns about a neighboring lot that faces 3500 South. He
explained that the lot currently contains 24 mobile homes, trucks, and trailers. Mr. Taylor
noted that he had reported the issue three months earlier and was told that the lot was
residential, and parking enforcement would clear it out. After two weeks, the lot was
cleared, but about a month ago, it filled up again with vehicles and trailers. He shared that
there are currently 24 in the lot and offered to provide pictures to the clerk. Mr. Taylor
voiced frustration, stating that he chose his home to avoid commercial areas but now finds
himself next to what feels like a commercial lot.
Peter Bierly, a tow truck driver, expressed difficulty finding a place to park his truck, which
is a large tow truck but not designed to haul semis. He mentioned parking in a spot across
the street for the past two years with minimal issues, though he received a few tickets there
and in front of his house. Acknowledging that parking on the strip isn't allowed, he
explained that he does so to stay close to his truck. Mr. Bierly asked for leniency, a parking
pass, or an assigned spot where his truck could be parked safely without the risk of break-
ins or theft. He emphasized the need for quick access to his truck for police calls to perform
his job efficiently.
Ciarra Cummins expressed concerns about traffic issues near Monticello Academy, where
parents picking up their children often block a lane of traffic by parking in a nearby
roundabout. She acknowledged that there is no safe crossing area for children other than
the roundabout, and while there is a parking lot across the street, it lacks a monitored
crosswalk. Miss Cummins suggested that installing a crosswalk in front of the school could
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help parents use the parking lot more safely and prevent traffic disruptions, ensuring a safer
crossing for the children.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING APPLICATION GPZ-5-2024,
FILED BY GROW DEVELOPMENT, REQUESTING A GENERAL PLAN
ZONE CHANGE FROM LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL (2-3 UNITS/ACRE)
AND LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (3-4 UNITS ACRE) TO SMALL LOT
RESIDENTIAL (4-7 UNITS/ACRE) AND A ZONE CHANGE FROM A
(AGRICULTURE, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 1/2 ACRE) TO R-1-8 (SINGEL
UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 8,000 SQUARE
FEET) WITH A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3876 SOUTH 6000 WEST
Mayor Lang informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council
Meeting scheduled October 22, 2024 in order for the City Council to hear and
consider public comments regarding Application GPZ-5-2024, Filed by Grow
Development, Requesting a General Plan Zone Change from Large Lot Residential (2-
3 Units/Acre) and Low Density Residential (3-4 Units Acre) to Small Lot Residential
(4-7 Units/Acre) and a Zone Change from A (Agriculture, Minimum Lot Size 1/2 Acre)
to R-1-8 (Singel Unit Dwelling Residential, Minimum Lot Size 8,000 Square Feet)
with a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Property Located at 3876 South 6000
West.
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included
information as follows:
The north parcel includes 13 homes and 2 duplexes (4 units) and the south
parcel includes 2 homes. All 17 units on the north parcel were built in the
1950s, are 624 square feet in area, have 2 bedrooms, and have a 1-car
garage. On the south parcel, the house to the north is 1,296 square feet and
was built in 1936 and the house to the south is 962 square feet and was
built in 1928.
The County Assessor has an overall condition that is assigned to every
structure. The condition options include poor, fair, average, good, very
good, and excellent. In this case, all of the units on the north parcel are
rated as fair, meaning maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement are
needed on many items. On the south parcel, the home to the north is rated
fair and the home to the south is rated poor.
The applicant is proposing to demolish all the existing buildings and
develop a planned unit development (PUD) of single unit dwellings. The
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applicant’s original proposal included 42 units, yielding a density of 6.3
units/acre. However, after incorporating feedback from staff, the proposal
now has 41 units, resulting in a density of 6.1 units/acre. The streets would
be public and utilize the typical 54’ residential right-of-way. A total of just
below one acre of open space is proposed in two different locations.
Mayor Lang opened the Public Hearing.
Kelly Bertoch expressed concerns about the development plans in “Cooperville”
and surrounding areas. He questioned how small the proposed homes would be,
voicing opposition to high-density housing and the potential impact on local
wildlife, such as deer frequently seen in the area. Mr. Bertoch also highlighted long-
standing issues with “Cooperville”, mentioning that residents had to hire an
attorney in the past to address serious problems like raw sewage and crime. While
he supports tearing down “Cooperville”, Mr. Bertoch hopes the city will ensure
thorough inspections for health and safety reasons. He stressed the importance of
not replacing the area with low-quality, dense housing and expressed fears about
existing issues spreading into the community. Additionally, Mr. Bertoch mentioned
infrastructure concerns, such as water pressure and aging sewer and water lines,
which he believes need to be addressed before any further development takes place.
He emphasized the need for careful planning to benefit the community and ensure
long-term sustainability.
Beth Boyer shared her strong feelings regarding the demolition of “Cooperville”, a
long-standing issue in the area. She expressed excitement that “Cooperville” is
finally being torn down, mentioning that she has been waiting 46 years for this to
happen. Beth recalled a past meeting with Mayor Brent Anderson in 1987 and
discussed the many problems the neighborhood faced, including frequent police
and fire department calls and disruptive behaviors from residents, which impacted
the community's quality of life. While Ms. Boyer is pleased with the decision to
remove “Cooperville”, she is concerned about the future development plans for the
area. Specifically, she mentioned that the property is 6.6 acres, and she is unsure
how 41 houses will fit within that space. Her preference is for 8,000-square-foot
lots, similar to her own property, and she hopes the city will avoid dense housing
or rentals, which have caused problems in the past. Beth is in favor of single-family
homes being built on larger lots to maintain the area's character and avoid the
negative impacts of high-density housing.
Kyle Kershaw spoke on behalf of his family, who has owned this property for about
40 years. He expressed gratitude for the planning staff's support during the
development process, noting their helpfulness and accommodation. Mr. Kershaw
mentioned that, over the past two decades, the properties have been under
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professional management, which has significantly reduced issues that have affected
the community. He acknowledged that the properties are dated and in need of
improvement, and his family doesn't have the resources to upgrade them to modern
standards. Therefore, they decided to partner with a developer to enhance the
properties and provide a better use for the community. Mr. Kershaw praised the
developer's plan, believing it would benefit the neighborhood. In closing, he urged
the city officials to consider the efforts made in the planning process and to support
the petitions being presented, emphasizing the positive impact on the community.
Mayor Lang closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Lang requested that Steve Pastorik come to the podium to provide a brief
summary of the application.
Steve Pastorik provided details about the proposed development, which includes
41 lots categorized as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). This designation allows
for smaller lot sizes in exchange for the inclusion of open space; in this case, about
an acre of open space is planned. He mentioned that the lots would vary in size,
with some as small as approximately 4,500 square feet, and most averaging around
50 feet wide. The minimum home size outlined in the development agreement is
set at 2,250 square feet, and all homes will be designed as two-story structures.
Steve confirmed that the homes would have basements, which would allow for
additional living space beyond the 2,250 square feet mentioned, as that figure only
accounts for the finished space above grade.
ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 24-42, AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN TO
SHOW A CHANGE OF LAND USE FROM LARGE LOT RESIDENTIAL (2-3
UNITS/ACRE) AND LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (3-4 UNITS ACRE) TO
SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL (4-7 UNITS/ACRE) FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3876 SOUTH 6000 WEST
The City Council previously held a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance
24-42 that would Amend the General Plan to Show a Change of Land Use from Large
Lot Residential (2-3 Units/Acre) and Low Density Residential (3-4 Units Acre) to
Small Lot Residential (4-7 Units/Acre) for Property Located at 3876 South 6000 West
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 continue Ordinance 24-42 to allow
the applicant time to address some of the concerns expressed by Council in
the Study Meeting.
Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion.
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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. Continued.
ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 24-43, AMEND THE ZONING MAP TO SHOW
A CHANGE OF ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3814 AND 3876
SOUTH 6000 WEST FROM A (AGRICULTURE, MINIMUM LOT SIZE 1/2
ACRE) TO R-1-8 (SINGEL UNIT DWELLING RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM
LOT SIZE 8,000 SQUARE FEET)
The City Council previously held a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance
24-43 that would amend the Zoning Map to Show a Change of Zone For Property
Located at 3814 and 3876 South 6000 West from A (Agriculture, Minimum Lot Size
1/2 Acre) to R-1-8 (Singel Unit Dwelling Residential, Minimum Lot Size 8,000 Square
Feet).
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 continue Ordinance 24-43 to allow
the applicant time to address some of the concerns expressed by Council in
the Study Meeting.
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
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Unanimous. Continued.
ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 24-145, AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER
INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GROW DEVELOPMENT,
LLC FOR APPROXIMATELY 6.68 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 3814 SOUTH 6000 WEST
Mayor Lang discussed proposed Resolution 24-145 that would authorize the City to
Enter Into a Development Agreement with Grow Development, LLC for
Approximately 6.68 Acres of Property Located at Approximately 3814 South 6000
West.
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included
information as follows:
Grow Development, LLC has submitted a General Plan/zone change
application (GPZ-5-2024) on 6.68 acres to change the General Plan from
General Commercial to Large Lot Residential (2 to 3 units/acre) and Low
Density Residential (3 to 4 units/acre) to Small Lot Residential (4 to 7
units/acre) and the zoning from A (Agricultural, minimum lot size ½ acre)
to R-1-8 (Single Unit Dwelling Residential, minimum lot size 8,000
square feet) with a planned unit development (PUD). The Planning
Commission recommended approval of the General Plan/zone change
subject to a development agreement.
Below is a summary of the standards in the development agreement:
The total number of homes is capped at 41.
Minimum lot sizes, lot widths, and setbacks are established.
The minimum, above grade square footage is set at 2,250 square
feet and all homes will include a basement.
Renderings of the homes are included along with allowed exterior
materials.
The amenities will include a minimum of 40,678 square feet of
landscaped common area maintained by the HOA, a pavilion, a
playground, and a multi-use sports court.
Minimum required parking is described.
Minimum standards for the HOA are set forth.
Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the
City Council, and she called for a motion.
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Councilmember Whetstone moved to continue Ordinance 24-42 to allow
the applicant time to address some of the concerns expressed by Council in
the Study Meeting.
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. Continued.
RESOLUTION 24-146: APPROVE THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN FIREARMS
AND THE APPLICATION OF THE PROCEEDS
Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-146 that would approve the disposition of
certain firearms and the application of proceeds.
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as
follows:
This resolution authorizes the Police Department to apply the proceeds of sold
firearms to the purchase of ammunition from Salt Lake Wholesale and designates
such a purchase as a “public interest use” under Utah law.
The Department sold 144 guns, that did not meet the standard to destroy, to a
federally licensed firearms dealer called Salt Lake Wholesale. Salt Lake Wholesale
is willing to give West Valley City credit towards the purchase of ammunition for
the Police Department in exchange for the firearms.
Utah Code Ann. 77-11a-403 allows this exchange, as long as the City Council
approves and designates the ammunition as a “public interest use”.
Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the
City Council, and she called for a motion.
Councilmember Harmon moved to approve Resolution 24-146.
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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
Mayor Lang Yes
Unanimous.
RESOLUTION 24-147: AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT
TO AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH SALT LAKE
COUNTY FOR LIBRARY SECURITY SERVICES
Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-147 that would authorize the Execution of
an Amendment to an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Salt Lake County for Library
Security Services.
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as
follows:
Salt Lake County wishes to continue hiring off-duty West Valley City Police
Officers to provide security and law enforcement services on an as needed basis at
the West Valley branch of the Salt Lake County library system. The county wishes
to extend the interlocal agreement previously entered into on or about March 13,
2023 governing the conditions under which they hire off-duty police officers. The
interlocal agreement is consistent with the Police Department’s secondary
employment hiring procedures.
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 Resolution 24-147.
Councilmember Harmon seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Fitisemanu Yes
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Councilman Whetstone Yes
Councilman Harmon Yes
Councilman Huynh Yes
Councilman Christensen Yes
Councilman Nordfelt Yes
Mayor Lang Yes
Unanimous.
RESOLUTION 24-148: AWARD A CONTRACT TO BROKEN ARROW
ROOFING FOR REPAIRS TO THE ROOF OF THE UTAH CULTURAL
CELEBRATION CENTER
Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-148 that would award a Contract to Broken
Arrow Roofing for Repairs to the Roof of the Utah Cultural Celebration Center.
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as
follows:
The Utah Cultural Celebration Center has reached the 21-year mark of construction.
The old membrane on the roof of the UCCC had a life expectancy of 15 to 20 years.
The Facilities division has continually patch and repair and properly maintained the
roof membrane that is a rubberized TPO base roofing. Recent renovations on the
HVAC system at the UCCC requiring a new Air Handler installation on the Roof
that required several new penetrations on the roof. Due to weather the new Air
Handler Location causing to install a new Curbing and other factors and age of the
membrane and the normal deterioration to a point that the existing roof membrane
needs to be replaced to avoid any damage from water leakages to the interior of the
building.
The facilities management received three 60 mil Duro-Last roofing membrane
replacement proposals. All three contractors received specifications from Duro–
Last manufacturing provided by the city to allow equal opportunity proposals. The
contractors that provided proposals are Certified by the manufacturing of the
material Duro-Last to install and warranty workmanship and NDL 20 YEAR
Warranty.
The following are the Contractors and the Proposals:
Broken Arrow Roofing $281,000.00
Bob Harvey Roofing $294,950.00
Fortress Roofing $298,639.00
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The facility management recommend extending a roof membrane replacement
contract to Broken Arrow Roofing as the responsible low proposal.
Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the
City Council, and she called for a motion.
Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve Resolution 24-148.
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
Unanimous.
RESOLUTION 24-149: AWARD A CONTRACT TO ROPER BUILDINGS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE
Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-149 that would award a Contract to Roper
Buildings for Construction of a Garage.
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as
follows:
The Community Preservation Department Graffiti operations for many years due
to lack of garage space has been housing the vehicle out in the weather in the
parking lot. The Graffiti removal operations is ongoing throughout the year. The
Vehicle every day must be unloaded to safeguard from vandalism and chemicals,
paint, equipment from going bad. The existing Shelter has no room to house the
Graffiti vehicle. The council has approved a program modification to house the
vehicle in a garage to safeguard it from the elements and reduce unnecessary
loading and unloading the equipment and the paint. This new garage will be
located at the rear of the Animal shelter and will resemble the shelter. The
construction of the garage will provide ample space to house all the graffiti
removal equipment, parts, products and the vehicle in a tempered environment to
reduce unnecessary waist of time and productivity. This garage will also extend
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the life of the vehicle and the graffiti removal equipment. City Planning and
Zoning Staff approved the appearance and the location of the garage. The city
building official approved the drawings and the specifications of the Graffiti
Garage.
The facilities management received three proposals to construct the Graffiti Garage.
All three contractors received specifications and the desired appearance and the
functionality of the Garage
The following are the Contractors and the Proposals:
Roper Buildings $ 38,398.00
Quality Steel Buildings $ 47,526.26
Austinday Custom Carports $102,855.00
The facilities management recommend extending a construction contract of a
Graffiti Garage to Roper Building as the responsible low proposal.
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 24-149.
Councilmember Nordfelt 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.
RESOLUTION 24-150: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 18 VEHICLES FROM
KEN GARFF FORD AND TONY DIVINO TOYOTA
Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-150 that would approve the Purchase of 18
Vehicles from Ken Garff Ford and Tony Divino Toyota.
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Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as
follows:
To maintain the City’s fleet in good condition, the Fleet Division recommends the
replacement of 18 vehicles from the 2024/2025 light vehicle replacement list with
the vehicles described in the table below. In addition to the purchase of vehicles,
this resolution authorizes the Fleet Division to purchase miscellaneous components
(lights, sirens, etc...) from various vendors, which will be installed using City
personnel. The vehicles are purchased using state purchasing contracts.
The City Council authorized the early purchase of 17 Ford Interceptor SUVs during
FY23-24 because of the availability of the vehicles for a total of $1.071M, which
is to be reduced from the FY24-25 budget of $1.5M. The City Council also
authorized an additional $400k to be spent on the light fleet purchase for FY24-25.
This issue authorizes the budget opening for that additional $400k.
Vehicle Purchase Upfitting
Vehicle Total
Vehicle Total
Qt Purchase Vehicle Upfitting
Descripti Upfitting Total Cost Dept
y Unit Purchase Unit Cost
on Cost .
Cost Cost
$ $ $
Maverick 2 $ 8,640 $ 68,640
30,000 60,000 4,320 Fire
$ $ $
Explorer 1 $ 5,820 $ 50,820
45,000 45,000 5,820 Fire
F150 Ext. $ $ $ Park
1 $ 2,500 $ 52,924
Cab 50,424 50,424 2,500 s
F-
$ $ $ $
350 Ext. 2 $ 143,352 Park
50,269 100,538 21,407 42,814
Cab s
$ $ $ Park
Maverick 1 $ 2,500 $ 32,500
30,000 30,000 2,500 s
Intercepto $ $ $ $
4 $ 240,100
r SUV 47,060 188,240 12,965 51,860 PD
Toyota $ $ $ $
7 $ 214,466
Camry 26,793 187,551 3,845 26,915 PD
$661,75 $
3 $ 141,049 802,802
Previous Early Vehicle Purchase from
FY 23-24 $ 1,071,000
Current Purchase Plus Previous Vehicle
Purchase $ 1,873,802
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Total Authorized Budget including CIP
$400k FY 24-25) $ 1,900,000
Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the
City Council, and she called for a motion.
Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve Resolution 24-150.
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.
RESOLUTION 24-151: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO TRUCKS FROM
KEN GARFF FORD
Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-151 that would approve the Purchase of Two
Trucks from Ken Garff Ford
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as
follows:
To maintain the Public Works fleet in good condition, the Fleet Division recommends
the replacement of two trucks described in the table below.
In addition to the purchase of vehicles, this resolution authorizes the Fleet Division to
purchase miscellaneous components (lights, snow-plow salter, etc.…) from various
vendors. The city’s Fleet personnel will install upfitting components.
The F-550 truck will be used by the Public Works Street Operations division for
snow removal and street maintenance and the F-150 will be used for storm water
maintenance.
Ken Garff Ford has a State purchasing contract (AV2528) to sell Ford vehicles. The
purchase price is a competitive price, and the vehicles meet the City’s needs.
Vehicle Purchase Upfitting Costs
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Vehicle Total Vehicle Total
Vehicle Purchase Vehicle Upfitting Upfitting
Description Qty Cost Cost Cost Cost Total
Ford F-550 1 $59,056 $59,056 $35,625 $94,681 $94,681
Ford F150 1 $50,424 $50,424 $4,850 $4,850 $55,274
Total: $149,955
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 Resolution 24-151.
Councilmember Whetstone 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.
RESOLUTION 24-152: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A STREET SWEEPER
FROM INTERMOUNTAIN SWEEPER COMPANY
Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-152 that would approve the Purchase of a
Street Sweeper from Intermountain Sweeper Company
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as
follows:
The Public Works Department operates a fleet of four street sweepers, which
enables sweeping each street 8-times per year. The Public Works Department
plans to replace a sweeper every two years and has determined this replacement
schedule appropriate to maximize the value on the equipment.
The City has used Tymco sweepers for many years and is satisfied with the
equipment performance and customer service from Intermountain Sweeper, the
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local dealer. The Fleet Division has been trained on the maintenance and repair of
Tymco sweepers.
The sweeper being replaced is a 2019 Tymco 600. The purchase price of the new
sweeper is $386,676.00, with an anticipated delivery date of approximately 18-
months.
This sweeper is being purchased on a Utah state purchasing contract (3488).
Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang there were no further questions from members of the City
Council, and she called for a motion.
Councilmember Harmon inquired about the potential surplus value of the street sweeper
after two years, specifically asking if the public works department has an estimate of what
the value would be when they go to sell or trade.
Dan Johnson, Public Works Director, responded that they did not assess the surplus value
of the sweeper this time due to the long lead time involved. He explained that when it
comes time to dispose of the unit, options will be considered such as trading the unit to a
dealer, selling it at auction, or finding other ways to maximize the value of the equipment.
Councilmember Harmon expressed a desire to extend the ownership of the sweeper for
another year or two to maximize its value and get more use out of it. He suggested that
they should evaluate whether they could still sell it for around $200,000 during that
extended timeframe.
Dan clarified that the city has extended the life of its street sweepers from 4 years to 8
years, and they are now replacing one sweeper every two years. He mentioned that they
previously purchased a sweeper annually, but now they rotate the sweepers, ensuring they
are kept for about 8 years before being traded in. Councilmember Harmon had initially
misunderstood, thinking they were sold after 2 years, but Dan corrected that it’s the older
sweepers being sold after their extended use.
Councilmember Harmon moved to approve Resolution 24-152.
Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Fitisemanu Yes
Councilman Whetstone Yes
Councilman Harmon Yes
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Councilman Huynh Yes
Councilman Christensen Yes
Councilman Nordfelt Yes
Mayor Lang Yes
Unanimous.
RESOLUTION 24-153: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A DUMP TRUCK
Mayor Lang presented proposed Resolution 24-153 that would approve the Purchase of a
Dump Truck
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as
follows:
The Public Works department has planned to add a 10-wheel dump truck to heavy duty
fleet. This truck will be used in their snow removal efforts and will be equipped with a
plow, salter, and a pre-wet system that activates the salt before it hits the ground. Outside
of snow season this truck will be used as a dump truck for road maintenance work. In
addition to the purchase of vehicles, this resolution authorizes the Fleet Division to
purchase miscellaneous components (lights, plows, bed’s, etc.) from various vendors.
Rush Truck Center holds the State contract (contract# MA606), If ordered now we should
see the truck in 18-22 months. Upfitting equipment will be purchased from Reading
Truck Equipment (state contract# MA2793).
Estimated Vehicle Estimated Upfit
Vehicle Type Qty Cost Cost Total Cost
International
HX520 1 $169,851.89 $167,756.56 $337,607.00
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 Resolution 24-153.
Councilmember Fitisemanu seconded the motion.
A roll call vote was taken:
Councilman Fitisemanu Yes
Councilman Whetstone Yes
Councilman Harmon Yes
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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, OCTOBER 22, 2024 WAS ADJOURNED AT
7:19 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,
October 22, 2024.
_______________________________
Nichole Camac, MMC
City Recorder
Agenda
WEST VALLEY CITY
The Regular Electronic Meeting of the West Valley City Council will be held on Tuesday,
October 22, 2024, at 6:30 PM, in the City Council Chambers, West Valley City Hall, 3600
Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah. Members of the press and public are invited to
attend in person or view this meeting live on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/user/WVCTV.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Opening Ceremony: Councilmember Don Christensen
4. Special Recognitions
5. Approval of Minutes:
A. October 8, 2024
6. Awards, Ceremonies and Proclamations:
A. Recognition of Nichole Camac, City Recorder for Earning the Master Municipal Clerk
(MMC) Designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC)
Presented by the Utah Municipal Clerks Association (UMCA)
West Valley City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
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Electronic connection may be made by telephonic or other means. In the event of an electronic meeting, the anchor location is designated as City Council Chambers,
West Valley City Hall, 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah.
3600 South Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah, 84119 | Phone: 801-963-3203 | Fax: 801-963-3206
TDD: 801-963-3418 | www.wvc-ut.gov
B. A Proclamation Declaring November 1, 2024 as "Extra Mile Day" in West Valley City
7. Public Comment Period
(The comment period is limited to 30 minutes. Any person wishing to comment
shall limit their comments to three minutes. Any person wishing to comment
during the comment period shall request recognition by the Mayor. Upon
recognition, the citizen shall approach the microphone. All comments shall be
directed to the Mayor. No person addressing the City Council during the comment
period shall be allowed to comment more than once. Comments shall be limited to
City business and matters within the purview of the City Council. Speakers should
not expect any debate with the Mayor, City Council or City Staff. The Mayor, City
Council or City Staff may respond after the comment period has concluded.
Speakers shall refrain from personal attacks against fellow citizens, city staff, or
members of the City Council.)
8. Public Hearings:
A. Accept Public Input Regarding Application GPZ-5-2024, Filed by Grow Development,
Requesting a General Plan Zone Change from Large Lot Residential (2-3 Units/Acre)
and Low Density Residential (3-4 Units Acre) to Small Lot Residential (4-7
Units/Acre) and a Zone Change from A (Agriculture, Minimum Lot Size 1/2 Acre) to
R-1-8 (Singel Unit Dwelling Residential, Minimum Lot Size 8,000 Square Feet) with a
Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Property Located at 3876 South 6000 West
Action: Consider Ordinance 24-42, Amend the General Plan to Show a Change of
Land Use from Large Lot Residential (2-3 Units/Acre) and Low Density Residential
(3-4 Units Acre) to Small Lot Residential (4-7 Units/Acre) for Property Located at
3876 South 6000 West
Action: Consider Ordinance 24-43, Amend the Zoning Map to Show a Change of Zone
For Property Located at 3814 and 3876 South 6000 West from A (Agriculture,
Minimum Lot Size 1/2 Acre) to R-1-8 (Singel Unit Dwelling Residential, Minimum
Lot Size 8,000 Square Feet)
Action: Consider Resolution 24-145, Authorize the City to Enter Into a Development
Agreement with Grow Development, LLC for Approximately 6.68 Acres of Property
Located at Approximately 3814 South 6000 West
9. Resolutions:
A. 24-146: Approve the Disposition of Certain Firearms and the Application of the
Proceeds
B. 24-147: Authorize the Execution of an Amendment to an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with Salt Lake County for Library Security Services
C. 24-148: Award a Contract to Broken Arrow Roofing for Repairs to the Roof of the
Utah Cultural Celebration Center
D. 24-149: Award a Contract to Roper Buildings for Construction of a Garage
E. 24-150: Approve the Purchase of 18 Vehicles from Ken Garff Ford and Tony Divino
Toyota
F. 24-151: Approve the Purchase of Two Trucks from Ken Garff Ford
G. 24-152: Approve the Purchase of a Street Sweeper from Intermountain Sweeper
Company
H. 24-153: Approve the Purchase of a Dump Truck
10. Motion for Closed Session (if necessary)
11. Adjourn
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