City Council Study Meeting
Regular MeetingWest Valley City, UT · November 19, 2019
Minutes
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THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN STUDY SESSION ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 19, 2019, AT 4:30 P.M. AT WEST VALLEY CITY HALL, MULTIPURPOSE
ROOM, 3600 CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD, WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH. THE
MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AND CONDUCTED BY MAYOR BIGELOW.
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
Ron Bigelow, Mayor
Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large
Don Christensen, Councilmember At-Large
Tom Huynh, Councilmember District 1
Steve Buhler, Councilmember District 2
Karen Lang, Councilmember District 3 (arrived as noted)
Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 (arrived as noted)
STAFF PRESENT:
Wayne T Pyle, City Manager
Nichole Camac, City Recorder
Paul Isaac, Assistant City Manager/HR Director
Nicole Cottle, Assistant City Manager/General Counsel/ CED Director
Eric Bunderson, City Attorney
Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief
John Evans, Fire Chief
Jim Welch, Finance Director
Layne Morris, CPD Director
Russ Willardson, Public Works Director
Nancy Day, Parks and Recreation Director
Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director
Jake Arslanian, Public Works Department
John Rock, Administration
Jason Erekson, Parks and Recreation Department
John Flores, Administration
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 12, 2019
The Council considered the Minutes of the Study Meeting held November 12, 2019. There
were no changes, corrections or deletions.
Councilmember Buhler moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held
November 12, 2019. Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion.
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A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion.
REVIEW AGENDAS FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIAL
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow, members of the Council had no further questions or
concerns regarding items listed on the Agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting
scheduled later this night.
AWARDS, CEREMONIES AND PROCLAMATIONS SCHEDULED FOR
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
A. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 30, 2019 AS SMALL
BUSINESS SATURDAY
Councilmember Buhler offered to read the proclamation recognizing November 30,
2019 as Small Business Saturday at the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled
November 26, 2019.
ORDINANCE 19-47: REPEAL AND RECLASSIFY CERTAIN ORDINANCES,
MODIFY CRIMINAL PUNISHMENTS, AND ADD MENTAL STATES FOR
CRIMINAL CULPABILITY
Eric Bunderson, City Attorney, presented proposed Ordinance 19-47 that would repeal and
reclassify certain ordinances, modify criminal punishments, and add mental states for criminal
culpability
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as
follows:
This ordinance change adds a culpable mental state to our criminal ordinances,
clarifies that if no culpable mental state is added then the culpable mental state is
reckless, clarifies that the traffic code does not have a culpable mental state,
changes and clarifies several levels of punishment for various criminal ordinances,
repeals some outdated ordinances, and generally cleans up some issues with the
Criminal Code.
The City Attorney’s Office is constantly reviewing City ordinances to ensure
compliance with the law, case law, and best practices. In coordination with the
Police Department and other City departments, the City Attorney’s Office
determined that the proposed changes would be in the best interest of the City.
Councilmember Fitisemanu arrived at 4:32 PM.
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Councilmember Buhler asked if driving with one hand is still prohibited in State Code.
Eric replied that he doesn’t believe this was ever prohibited by the State and was likely
something the City added to its own Ordinance sometime in the past.
The City Council will consider Ordinance 19-47 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled
November 19, 2019 at 6:30 P.M.
Councilmember Lang arrived at 4:39 PM.
RESOLUTION 19-151: APPROVE A SUBSCRIPTION TERM AGREEMENT
WITH PAYLOCITY CORPORATION ENTERPRISE FOR THE CITY'S
PAYROLL PROGRAM
Paul Isaac, Assistant City Manager, presented proposed Resolution 19-151 that would
approve a subscription term agreement with Paylocity Corporation Enterprise for the City's
payroll program.
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as
follows:
Human Resources needs a new payroll software system. Paylocity is a Human
Resource Information System (HRIS) which provides more than just payroll. It
will provide services for payroll, time and attendance, applicant tracking,
compensation and benefits management all in one system.
Human Resources is currently using Innoprise to run payroll. The time and
attendance module has never worked, as promised, along with other functionalities.
It takes several hours to run a payroll process. We have had to purchase additional
software to accommodate what lacks in Innoprise. Other Departments were out
looking for software to do the same. It is time to purchase a state of the art Human
Resources Information System to meet the needs of all departments and employees.
Mayor Bigelow asked how assured the City is that this software will work as promised.
Paul distributed a document that detailed what the software is capable of (and what is
currently handled by various other programs in the City) and indicated that the City is
confident that the software will accomplish the City’s needs. Mayor Bigelow asked what
the City is putting into place for recourse if the software doesn’t perform as promised. Paul
replied that there is a statement of work and a contract that will be executed upon Council
approval. He added that the IT Department has been involved in the process and is
confident in the ability of the software to meet expectations. Councilmember Buhler asked
if the data is secure. Paul replied that information is hosted on Paylocity website and
indicated that he is as confident as he can be in the security of the system. He noted that he
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has spoken with various companies that have used Paylocity and are satisfied.
Councilmember Buhler stated that the contract doesn’t specify indemnity for data breaches.
Paul replied that Paylocity has assured the City that this is implied. Councilmember Buhler
stated he is concerned about security of information and requested that Legal review the
contract and more information be provided. Councilmember Lang verified that each
department will have the ability review their own personnel budgets. Paul replied yes.
Councilmember Lang asked if the software can be eliminated at any time without
significant loss if it doesn’t accomplish the goals of the City. Paul replied yes. He stated
that great lengths were taken to ensure that the software would be successful.
Councilmember Fitisemanu asked if billing for client support is all inclusive or if it’s billed
per ticket. Paul replied it’s all inclusive and noted a representative will be assigned to the
City.
The City Council will consider Resolution 19-151 at the Regular Council Meeting
scheduled November 19, 2019 at 6:30 P.M.
RESOLUTION 19-152: AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR FROM
DEERE AND COMPANY FOR USE BY THE PARKS DEPARTMENT
Jason Erekson, Parks and Recreation Department, presented proposed Resolution 19-152
that would authorize the purchase of a tractor from Deere and Company for use by the
Parks Department.
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as
follows:
The full size, front loading tractor utilized by Park Maintenance broke down, was
not repairable and was surplussed. A new tractor is needed to enable the Park
Maintenance Division to perform numerous tasks that have not been able to be
performed since the old tractor was eliminated.
Parks Maintenance had a 30-year old tractor it used regularly. It was utilized in
numerous aspects of park maintenance including: aeriation, seeding, digging holes,
trenching, and loading bulk materials. This tractor broke down early in 2019 and
was not able to be repaired. This has caused a delay in performing numerous park
maintenance tasks and an increase in manhour usage throughout the year.
Also, as the Park Maintenance Division is moving to the new shop next year, the
loader will be needed to move and load bulk materials into trucks such as top soil,
bark, sand, etc.
A program modification was approved for this purchase. A new model replacement
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can be purchased from Deere and Company using Utah state purchasing contract
number MA2184 for the cost of $48,515.62.
Councilmember Fitisemanu asked if any dollar amount was gained from the sale of the
tractor. Jason replied that he was unsure but any revenue was placed into the General Fund.
Councilmember Lang asked if any attachments are being purchased for the tractor. Jason
replied yes and briefly explained what attachments would be purchased and how they
would be utilized.
The City Council will consider Resolution 19-152 at the Regular Council Meeting
scheduled November 19, 2019 at 6:30 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 26, 2019
A. RESOLUTION 19-153: REAPPOINT JANICE FISHER AS WEST VALLEY
CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MAGNA MOSQUITO
ABATEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A TERM
COMMENCING JANUARY 2, 2020 AND ENDING JANUARY 1, 2024
Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-153 that would reappoint Janice
Fisher as West Valley City's representative to the Magna Mosquito Abatement
District Board of Trustees for a term commencing January 2, 2020 and ending
January 1, 2024.
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included
information as follows:
Reappoint Janice Fisher to serve on the board for a term beginning January
2, 2020 and ending January 1, 2024.
Janice Fisher has expressed a desire to serve on the Magna Mosquito
Abatement District Board. Her reappointment to the Board will be a term
beginning January 2, 2020 and ending January 1, 2024.
B. RESOLUTION 19-154: NOMINATE KAREN LANG AND COREY
RUSHTON FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE JORDAN VALLEY WATER
CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-154 that would nominate Karen
Lang and Corey Rushton for appointment to the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy
District Board of Trustees.
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included
information as follows:
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Karen Lang and Corey Rushton are currently serving on said Board and are
willing to continue in that role.
Members of the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
are appointed by the governor for four year terms
following nominations from municipalities.
C. RESOLUTION 19-155: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A
RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A
WARRANTY DEED WITH AND FROM RICK BEAGLEY FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2573 SOUTH 7200 WEST
Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-155 that would authorize the
City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed
with and from Rick Beagley for property located at 2573 South 7200 West.
Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included
information as follows:
This portion of the Rick J. Beagley parcel located at 2573
South 7200 West is being acquired as part of the 2540
South Extension Project, scheduled to be constructed in
2019. This project will extend Beagley Lane eastward
from 7200 West, through ARA Industrial Center to 2540
South at 6755 West. 2540 South will also be extended
from 6400 West to approximately 6100 West. Beagley
Lane will be shifted south and realigned to create
separation from existing homes on Beagley Lane. The
acquisition includes a Warranty Deed for 250 square feet
of additional right-of-way. Compensation in the amount of
$500.00 is based upon a minimal payment for similar
acquisitions. No appraisal was prepared for this
acquisition.
D. RESOLUTION 19-156: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ACCEPT A PUBLIC
SIDEWALK, LIGHTING, AND UTILITY EASEMENT FROM SMITH'S
FOOD & DRUG CENTERS, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 4065 SOUTH REDWOOD ROAD
Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-156 that would authorize the
City to accept a Public Sidewalk, Lighting, and Utility Easement from Smith's Food
& Drug Centers, Inc. for property located at approximately 4065 South Redwood
Road
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Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included
information as follows:
Accept a Public Sidewalk, Lighting and Utility Easement from Smith’s
Food & Drug Center, Inc.an Ohio corporation across property located at
4065 South Redwood Road (1700 West). This easement is required as part
of the Smith’s proposed remodel for the store at the above referenced
address. As part of the proposed remodel, the property owner is required to
construct public improvements in accordance with the Redwood Road
Overlay Zone. A Public Sidewalk, Lighting and Utility Easement was
required.
As portions of the required sidewalk and sidewalk lighting fall outside of
the existing public right-of-way, a Public Sidewalk, Lighting and Utility
Easement was required as a condition of approval for this project.
Upon inquiry, there were no further questions or concerns expressed by members
of the City Council.
The City Council will consider Resolution 19-153 though 19-156 at the Regular
Council Meeting scheduled November 26, 2019, at 6:30 P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS
A. HB 411/ COMMUNITY RENEWABLE ENERGY ACT
Hunter Holman and Josh Craft, Utah Clean Energy, presented a PowerPoint
presentation summarized as follows:
- City-Utility Partnership on Clean Energy Goals
o The legislation was developed in partnership between Summit
County, Park City, Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountain Power,
Office of Consumer Services, and Division of Public Utilities.
This bill passed because there was a demand from multiple
communities to achieve ambitious renewable energy goals, a
willing supplier (i.e. Rocky Mountain Power), and with 80
minutes to go on the final evening of the 2019 legislative
sessions, it was broadly supported by the Utah State Legislature.
o Passed during 2019 Utah legislative session: (House: 48-24-3
vote; Senate: 23-6 vote)
- What is the HB-411 Community Renewable Energy Act
o Enables communities* who desire renewable energy to obtain
net-100% renewable electricity by 2030
o Legislation developed in partnership
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Communities (SLC, Park City, Summit County)
Rocky Mountain Power
Office of Consumer Services
Division of Public Utilities
o The legislation was developed in partnership between Summit
County, Park City, Salt Lake City, Rocky Mountain Power,
Office of Consumer Services, and Division of Public Utilities.
This bill passed because there was a demand from multiple
communities to achieve ambitious renewable energy goals, a
willing supplier (i.e. Rocky Mountain Power), and with 80
minutes to go on the final evening of the 2019 legislative
sessions, it was broadly supported by the Utah State Legislature.
o As a result, the Community Renewable Energy Act authorizes a
pathway for communities served by Rocky Mountain Power to
achieve net-100% renewable electricity by 2030. I will get into
the definitions and terms shortly, and will be defining what
exactly net-100% renewable electricity means.
o Other key elements of the bill, it does not allow for cost
shifting to other communities that do not wish to participate.
Legislation states that the financial costs as well as benefits
associated with this clean energy transition will be isolated
to only to the communities who choose to participate.
- Key Terms and Stakeholders
o Net 100% Renewable Energy
o Renewable Energy Resources
o No Cost Shifting to other customers
o Rulemaking and rates set by Public Service Commission
o Net 100% Renewable Energy: The total electricity needs of the
community over the course of the year are met by a comparable
amount of total renewable energy generation (in megawatt
hours). If you look at all the electricity consumed in a
community, (households, businesses) ), enough renewable
energy generation will be developed to meet or offset those net
electricity demands on an annual basis. . It does not mean that
your community would always be getting 100% clean kWh
generated. Communities will still be connected to the broader
grid. But On the net, on a yearly basis, it will be a net 100%
renewable power, and that goal, will be achieved by 2030 for the
communities that wish to participate.
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o Eligible renewable sources: Solar, Wind, Geothermal,
Hydropower, and Demand Management, such as energy
efficiency or energy storage technologies
o Community: all customers residing in a municipality or
unincorporated area of a County served by Rocky Mountain
Power.
o RMP: will manage the process for developing the renewable
energy or demand-side resources required to meet the needs of
the communities participating in the program.
o Utah Public Service Commission is responsible for developing
the rules for the creation and the administration of the program.
These rules will address issues like customer termination fees,
factors and considerations for electricity rates, and the process
for procuring renewable energy sources for the Program. The
rule making process is expected to continue through 2019.
o Outline a process for soliciting and procuring renewable
resources. Helping to shape how the program will run: design a
process for the program; (show how the program will be
administered; what you’ve come with in the agreement)
- Step 1
o Community adopts a Resolution
o By December 31st, 2019
o Goal to achieve net-100% renewable energy by 2030
o Step 1: The first step of the process is that any community
(municipality or county served by Rocky Mountain Power) even
remotely interested in participating in the program, is required
to adopt a resolution no later than December 31, 2019, stating
the goal of achieving net-100% renewable electricity by 2030. If
you are interested, we would be able to share sample resolutions
from other communities.
o The rationale: a pretty heavy lift to create a new tailored program
like this and we want a homogeneous customer base across all
communities, where RMP is developing resources and making
rates that are applicable to everybody that participates.
o In terms of what adopting a resolution binds you to, the answer
is nothing, nothing on a legal basis.The community is not
bound to participate in the program if you enact a resolution
for net-100% renewable electricity by the end of the year.
o It sets the stage and identifies the population of Utah
communities that are potentially eligible to participate later on.
Rocky Mountain Power and the State needs clarity on this and
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who are potentially interested in pursuing this. That’s the reason
for the year-end deadline. The program needs enough time to
procure enough resources to meet the 10-year goal.
- Step 2
o Community collective signs Agreement with Rocky
Mountain Power to:
Determine renewable energy demand
Determine renewable resources needed
Pay costs of regulatory services & fees
o After Step 1 where communities have adopted a resolution by
the end of the year, Step 2 will begin next year in 2020.
o Cities who have adopted resolutions collectively enter into an
agreement with Rocky Mountain Power. Communities are not
bound to participate in the program by engaging in these
negotiations. This could be a great opportunity to see what the
projected rates and other relevant program details will look like.
o The communities will need to collectively work with Rocky
Mountain Power to sign a standard agreement that details the
actual requirements and addresses key costs for potentially
participating in this program. The agreement phase will help
determine the renewable energy demand, the renewable
resources needed, and costs of regulatory services and fees.
Overall, this will help identify the proposed rates that’ll be
applied to customers as well as the determination of who will be
responsible for covering unpaid program costs.
o The law states that communities that wish to participate need to
Pay for third-party regulatory services and fees incurred by the
state. We are currently in the rule making process, and those
costs and functional outcomes will be determined soon.
o All cities or counties that have passed a resolution and joined the
application to the PSC will be responsible for the costs of the
regulatory review and consulting fees, even if a community
decides not to participate in the final program.
- Step 3
o Rocky Mountain Power files Renewable Energy Program
Regulatory Filing with Public Service Commission (PSC)
o After those agreements define the possible scope of the program,
RMP would submit a filing with the Utah Public Service
Commission to create the program.
o And that filing, would identify: here’s the total population of
Utah communities expected to participate, the amount of
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renewables that need to be created, and here is also the proposal
in terms of how those rates will be structured.
o The state law also requires that every local community that
participates in this filing – also needs to submit a tailored plan,
indicating how they will engage low-income residents with
respect to this program, in the event that there is a premium on
the bill, at least initially.
o The timeline for Step 3 would like take place in 2020 or 2021
- Step 4
o Projected Rates and Terms defined by PSC
o Estimated rate impacts to customers determined
o After many, many months and the filing has been submitted,
through the program application and approval process, the
projected rates and terms would be defined. You’ll have a sense
of what the rate impacts are for customers. They (rate impacts)
are always subject to change as are standard utility rates.
o As stated before, the legal requirement of the program, is that
the costs and financial benefits are isolated. You may get an
indication here are where rates start but how those rates evolve
over time is to be determined. And how those will evolve
relative to standard rates, we will find out later. At a minimum,
the projected rates and terms are revealed during this stage.
- Step 5
o Community adopts ordinance to obtain net 100% clean,
renewable electrical energy for all customers in the community
o Step 5: IF PROJECTED RATES ARE AGREEABLE
o It’s really at this point. The real big decision goes back to the
elected officials within the community. With those projected
rates and terms at hand, the community would consider adopting
an ordinance to formally establish participation in the
community renewable energy program.
o The local ordinance would need to be adopted within 90 days
after the Utah Public Service Commission issues an order
approving the Community Renewable Energy Program
that:
Establishes local participation in the program
Is consistent with the agreement entered with Rocky
Mountain Power
Complies with the terms and conditions required by
he Utah Public Service Commission
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o This ordinance would commit the community to the program,
making this renewable energy portfolio the new standard for
participating residents, businesses, and others.
o That ordinance would come back, it would be subject to a local
vote, If community leaders chose not to move forward because
you didn’t like the rates and terms, then, you’re done at that
point, the community would be still on the hook for the money
they paid for the third-party regulatory fees but nothing else
happens from there and you stay on standard service.
- Step 6- Choice
o Customer Opt-Out Noticing w Rates
o Each and every customer has a choice:
Standard electricity rate
Standard renewable energy rate
o Step 6: If you decide to move forward and proceed with adopting
an ordinance, local customers will still have a choice. All
customers have the ability to withdraw from the program
without termination fees.
o Under this program and under state law, there are a number of
customer opt-out noticing requirements which include 2
dedicated notices issued 60 days prior to the commencement of
the program, which will be separate from standard billing. The
notice would detail the projected rates, highlight renewable
energy as the standard for the community, and information on
how to opt-out if they chose to do so. Once the program
officially starts, there will be a 90-day window for constituents
to opt out of the program without termination fees.
o If a customer opts out, they may be able to opt back into the
program.
o For new customers, going forward. Those new customers will
be given the opportunity to opt-out of the program.
- Communities, utility & regulatory agencies and Utah Legislature
o Provided residents with choice of power
o Provided power of choice for electric rates
- Communities adopting resolutions
o Summit County, Salt Lake City, Moab, Park City, Cottonwood
Heights
- A number of communities in Utah–Salt Lake City, Summit County,
Park City, and Moab passed a resolution – and have been in dialogue
with RMP, desiring this option of having a new renewable energy
portfolio.
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- There is a willing supplier with RMP and demand for renewable
electricity pathways from local communities, and as a result,
constituents including residents and businesses will now have a choice
of how they want their electricity to be produced. This program is giving
people a choice to support an alternative resource portfolio while still
maintaining the benefits of being connected to the larger grid.
- How will this impact rates:
o The rates have yet to be determined. Program rates may include
the costs associated with enhanced energy efficiency programs
or renewable energy resources that are built to meet the program
goal of net-100% renewable by 2030. Costs associated with
replaced assets, costs of noticing requirements, and
administration costs.
- It is likely, but not certain that power bills will increase for customers
who stay in the program. HB411 requires that program costs are isolated
to participating customers, so program customers will have to pay for
potential upgrades to the electricity grid to accommodate new
renewable energy resources. However, new renewable energy resources
tend be the least expensive energy available, which may result in cost
savings over time.
- Clarification: CREP will achieve net 100% renewable electricity for all
participating customers, not the community itself. So if 80% of Ogden
customers agree to participate, Ogden will only procure net100% for
80% of the customers.
Upon inquiry, Josh and Hunter explained outside energy sources, opting in and
opting out options and fines, and Rocky Mountain Power. Mayor Bigelow
expressed concern at having to pass a resolution by the end of this year. He stated
that generally people don’t want to pay more for energy and renewable energy is
unfortunately more expensive. Josh explained cost and potential future costs of
renewable energy. Mayor Bigelow clarified that the resolution is non-binding. Josh
replied yes and stated that the City is not obligated to participate in the program.
Josh and Hunter discussed the steps for signing an Interlocal Agreement with other
communities who pass resolutions by the end of the year and indicated that once an
agreement is signed with Rocky Mountain Power, there are contractual obligations.
Wayne asked how the renewable energy demand is determined. Josh replied it’s
not a precision calculation and indicated that usage is looked at for all participating
communities as a whole. Wayne asked how projected rates are determined. Hunter
replied that this is vague in the Law and will likely be determined during the
negotiation phase prior to signing an agreement with Rocky Mountain Power. He
stated that modeling software from Rocky Mountain Power will need to be used.
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Wayne expressed concern that Rocky Mountain Power will ultimately decide the
rate but acknowledged that participating communities will have some input.
Councilmember Lang stated that she is concerned that all of this will be done but
the power will be sent to other states and air quality will not be improved here in
Utah. Josh stated that communities in Utah will experience the benefit of this
program. Wayne stated that it’s important to clarify that this will not reduce
emissions or pollution. He noted it will not have a direct impact on air quality.
Mayor Bigelow stated that Salt Lake City and Park City have different goals and
stronger economic bases.
B. COUNCIL CALENDAR
Mayor Bigelow referenced a Memorandum previously received from the City
Manager that outlined upcoming meetings and events.
Members of the City Council had no further questions regarding the Council
Update.
NEW BUSINESS
A. POTENTIAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Suggestions
Councilmember Huynh stated that he would like to discuss parking issues on 1300
West. Councilmember Nordfelt stated the issue here is parking flowing out from
trailer parks onto public streets. Mayor Bigelow stated that there have been several
discussions on this in the past and asked if the Council would like to talk about it
again. Councilmember Christensen stated that the Council is limited in their ability.
Councilmember Fitisemanu stated that increased enforcement can be done
through City staff. Councilmember Lang suggested talking about this type of issue
at Strategic Plan. Councilmember Huynh stated that he feels there is a safety
concern in this particular area. Councilmember Buhler suggested a no parking sign.
Councilmember Lang stated that if no solutions can be determined by Strategic
Plan, this can be discussed at that time. Wayne stated that he visits 1300 West
regularly and feels its wide enough for traffic ability. He indicated that he could
mark this as no parking. Mayor Bigelow stated that a discussion could be had about
extending no parking areas from entrances to trailer parks or subdivisions.
Councilmember Nordfelt stated that he would like to discuss HB 411 and make
some decisions on how to proceed. Wayne replied that this has been scheduled. The
Council and Staff discussed the bill, the benefits and drawbacks, etc.
Councilmember Lang asked what dates are available for Strategic Plan. Wayne
replied that he is looking at either January 17th and 18th or January 24th and 25th. He
noted that the Cultural Center is booked January 18th. The Mayor and Council
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requested that the meeting be held at the new PD building and indicated that the
17th and 18th appeared to be the best dates.
Mayor Bigelow requested an update on Neighborhood Watch Groups, their role,
what is expected of them, what is expected of the City, philosophy, etc. He stated
he had also expressed an interest in an Ordinance Enforcement update but Wayne
had informed him this is already planned.
Councilmember Fitisemanu requested an update on the Community Arts Initiative.
B. COUNCIL REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTENSEN- WESTERN GROWTH
Councilmember Christensen stated that he attended Western Growth where
legislative priorities were discussed among other topics.
MAYOR BIGELOW- FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT EXHIBIT, GRANITE
MOUNTAIN STORAGE RIBBON CUTTING, SAGE VALLEY
Mayor Bigelow indicated that he attended the Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibit which
was fascinating. He stated that he also attended the Granite Mountain Storage and
Sage Valley Ribbon Cuttings and groundbreakings which were great events.
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
STUDY MEETING ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2019 WAS ADJOURNED AT
6:14 PM BY MAYOR BIGELOW.
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, accurate and complete record of the
proceedings of the Study Meeting of the West Valley City Council held Tuesday,
November 19, 2019.
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Nichole Camac, CMC
City Recorder
MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – NOVEMBER 19, 2019
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Agenda
WEST VALLEY CITY
The Study Electronic Meeting of the West Valley City Council will be held on Tuesday, November
19, 2019, at 4:30 PM, in the Multi-Purpose Room, West Valley City Hall, 3600 Constitution
Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah. Members of the press and public are invited to attend.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes:
A. November 12, 2019
4. Review Agendas for Regular City Council and Special Redevelopment Agency Meetings of
November 19, 2019
A. Regular City Council
B. Special RDA Meeting
5. Awards, Ceremonies and Proclamations Scheduled for November 26, 2019
A. Proclamation Recognizing November 30, 2019 as Small Business Saturday
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.
If you are planning to attend this public meeting and, due to a disability, need assistance in understanding or participating in the meeting, please notify the City eight or
more hours in advance of the meeting and we will try to provide whatever assistance may be required. The person to contact for assistance is Nichole Camac.
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
6. Ordinances:
A. 19-47: Repeal and Reclassify Certain Ordinances, Modify Criminal Punishments, and
Add Mental States for Criminal Culpability
7. Resolutions:
A. 19-151: Approve a Subscription Term Agreement with Paylocity Corporation
Enterprise for the City's Payroll Program
B. 19-152: Authorize the Purchase of a Tractor from Deere and Company for Use by the
Parks Department
8. Consent Agenda Scheduled for November 26, 2019
A. Reso. 19-153: Reappoint Janice Fisher as West Valley City's Representative to the
Magna Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees for a Term Commencing
January 2, 2020 and Ending January 1, 2024
B. Reso. 19-154: Nominate Karen Lang and Corey Rushton for Appointment to the
Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees
C. Reso. 19-155: Authorize the City to Enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement
and Accept a Warranty Deed With and From Rick Beagley for Property Located at
2573 South 7200 West
D. Reso. 19-156: Authorize the City to Accept a Public Sidewalk, Lighting, and Utility
Easement from Smith's Food & Drug Centers, Inc. for Property Located at
Approximately 4065 South Redwood Road
9. Communications:
A. HB 411/ Community Renewable Energy Act (15 min)
B. Council Calendar
10. New Business:
A. Potential Future Agenda Items
A. Council Suggestions
B. Council Reports
11. Motion for Closed Session (if necessary)
12. Adjourn
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