City Council Study Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – NOVEMBER 26, 2019 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN STUDY SESSION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 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 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 ABSENT: Karen Lang, Councilmember District 3 STAFF PRESENT: Wayne T Pyle, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Nicole Cottle, Assistant City Manager/General Counsel/ CED Director Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief John Evans, Fire Chief Jeannette Carpenter, Acting 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 19, 2019 The Council considered the Minutes of the Study Meeting held November 19, 2019. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held November 19, 2019. Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – NOVEMBER 26, 2019 -2- REVIEW AGENDA FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 26, 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. RESOLUTION 19-157: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO PURCHASE A LEICA ACCIDENT AND CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION LASER SCANNER Robert Hamilton, Deputy Police Chief, presented proposed Resolution 19-157 that would authorize the City to purchase a Leica Accident and Crime Scene Reconstruction Laser Scanner. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The equipment and software currently used by WVCPD to investigate and reconstruct crime scenes and automobile accidents is outdated, and no longer meets the reliability test to be admitted as evidence in all courts. The Leica Scanner System is a highly specialized piece of equipment that utilizes unique equipment and programming that is not available elsewhere and is the only scanner that has met the standard for admission as evidence by the federal courts at the time of this writing. The benefits of the Leica are: current technology, cost effective to use, safer for officers, moveable, easily transported, does much more on scene of crash, weather is not a factor, local support, free training due to it being a local company, Utah Highway Patrol is transitioning to the Leica system as well. A cost breakdown is attached. Councilmember Buhler asked if this is the newest technology available. Deputy Chief Hamilton replied yes. Councilmember Buhler asked if the Police Department is satisfied with existing Leica equipment utilized in other capacities. Deputy Chief Hamilton replied yes. He explained how the equipment works, the cost savings to the department, and the various benefits to using the system. The City Council will consider Resolution 19-157 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled December 3, 2019 at 6:30 P.M.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – NOVEMBER 26, 2019 -3- RESOLUTION 19-158: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE AND FIXTURES FROM MIDWEST COMMERCIAL INTERIOR Jake Arslanian, Public Works, presented proposed Resolution 19-158 that would approve the purchase of furniture and fixtures from Midwest Commercial Interior. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Midwest Commercial Interior holds the state contract, which is a competitive price and will meet the facility’s needs. The total quote of $116,741.54 includes furniture for Parks and Public Works, as well as full delivery and installation. The City Council will consider Resolution 19-158 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled December 3, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 3, 2019 A. RESOLUTION 19-159: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY CONTRACT AND ACCEPT AN UNDERGROUND RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT WITH AND FROM KIDS OF CAMELOT, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 3514 SOUTH 6000 WEST Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-159 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Contract and accept an Underground Right of Way Easement with and from Kids of Camelot, Inc. for property located at approximately 3514 South 6000 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Kids of Camelot, Inc. parcel located at 3514 South 6000 West is one of several parcels affected by this project and which require acquisitions Underground Right of Way Easements in favor of Rocky Mountain Power for the 3500 South Power Burial Project; approximately 5400 West to 6000 West. This project will be constructed in conjunction with the current phase of the Mountain View Corridor Project. As a Betterment to the Mountain View Corridor Project, is paying for the burial of overhead power lines between approximately 5400 West and 6000 West. Kids of Camelot, Inc. has previously signed an Underground Right-of-way Easement, however an additional Underground Right-of-way Easement to cover the one-foot wide gap between the existing back of sidewalk (statutory right-of-way line) and the previously signed easement. As part of the project will include replacement of the existing sidewalk along the 3500 South Street frontage,  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – NOVEMBER 26, 2019 -4- a Temporary Construction Easement is required. Compensation for the purchase of the additional Underground Right of Way Easement and Temporary Construction Easement is $500.00 was based upon previously appraised values. B. RESOLUTION 19-160: RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF STEVE BUHLER TO THE WEST VALLEY CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSION FOR A TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2020 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021 Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-160 that would ratify the City Manager's reappointment of Steve Buhler to the West Valley City Housing Authority Commission for a term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2021. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The West Valley City Housing Authority Commission is composed of seven members, each appointed by the City Manager with the advice and consent of the City Council. Pursuant to Section 9-4-606, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, the City Manager wishes to reappoint Steve Buhler to the West Valley City Housing Authority Commission for a term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2021. C. RESOLUTION 19-161: RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF DON CHRISTENSEN TO THE WEST VALLEY CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSION FOR A TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2020 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-161 that would ratify the City Manager's reappointment of Don Christensen to the West Valley City Housing Authority Commission for a term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2023. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The West Valley City Housing Authority Commission is composed of seven members, each appointed by the City Manager with the advice and consent of the City Council. Pursuant to Section 9-4-606, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, the City Manager wishes to reappoint Don Christensen to the West Valley City Housing Authority Commission for a term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2023.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – NOVEMBER 26, 2019 -5- D. RESOLUTION 19-162: RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF TOM HUYNH TO THE WEST VALLEY CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSION FOR A TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2020 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-162 that would ratify the City Manager's reappointment of Tom Huynh to the West Valley City Housing Authority Commission for a term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2023. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The West Valley City Housing Authority Commission is composed of seven members, each appointed by the City Manager with the advice and consent of the City Council. Pursuant to Section 9-4-606, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, the City Manager wishes to reappoint Tom Huynh to the West Valley City Housing Authority Commission for a term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2023. E. RESOLUTION 19-163: RATIFY THE CITY MANAGER'S REAPPOINTMENT OF TOM HUYNH TO THE WEST VALLEY CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSION FOR A TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2020 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2023 Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 19-163 that would ratify the City Manager's reappointment of Karen Lang to the West Valley City Housing Authority Commission for a term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2023. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The West Valley City Housing Authority Commission is composed of seven members, each appointed by the City Manager with the advice and consent of the City Council. Pursuant to Section 9-4-606, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, the City Manager wishes to reappoint Karen Lang to the West Valley City Housing Authority Commission for a term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2023. Upon inquiry, there were no further questions or concerns expressed by members of the City Council.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – NOVEMBER 26, 2019 -6- The City Council will consider Resolution 19-159 through 19-163 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled August 13, 2019, at 6:30 P.M. COMMUNICATIONS A. JORDAN RIVER COMMISSION UPDATE Simon Sorensen, Jordan River Commission, presented a PowerPoint Presentation summarized as follows: - Brief history and background of the Jordan River Commission o Establishment of the Vision- 2008  Displayed blueprint of the Jordan River o Vision & Goals  Preserve and rehabilitate natural river features and functions where possible  Expand and improve wetlands and habitats  Manage stormwater in the river and tributaries to improve water quality  Develop buffers between the River and the built environment  Integrate complementary development design standards into the River corridor  Remove physical barriers to boating with alternatives that allow for flood control, water quality, recreation, and habitat improvements  Encourage active transportation with a regional trail that connect communities to the River corridor - Best Practices Guidebook- 2013 o Address better ways to build within the river corridor  low impact riverfront development o Enhance open space habitats  preserve remaining natural open spaces and develop appropriate buffers and transitions with more urban areas o Provide for compatible recreation opportunities  promote passive recreation in more natural environments o Improve stormwater practices  address stormwater systems and impervious runoff, which is one of the most significant impacts on water quality - Current Projects and Programs of the Jordan River Commission o Parkway Trail and Connections o Wayfinding Signage o Signature Events  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – NOVEMBER 26, 2019 -7- o City Nature Challenge o Golden Spoke o Range 2 River Relay o Get to the River Festival o Volunteer Coordination o Water Trail and Boat Access o Major Restoration Projects o Habitat Conservation and Bank Stabilization o Education o Mitigating Impacts of Homelessness o Addressing Pollution and Air Quality o Exploring Beneficial Water Rights o Preserving Open Space o Jordan River Friends o Outreach and Engagement The Mayor and Council had no further questions or concerns. B. NO PARKING ZONES Wayne Pyle, City Manager, displayed maps of 1300 West and indicated where no parking signs are located. Mayor Bigelow stated that parking overflowing from trailer parks in many areas appears to be a concern and asked if the Council should decide on any policy changes at this time. Councilmember Nordfelt stated that there are three trailer parks on 1300 West but only one seems to have the parking overflow issue. Russ Willardson, Public Works, stated that he is unsure why this is. He stated that all no parking signs have been installed as a result of complaints. Councilmember Huynh stated that there may be different management techniques in different trailer parks. Mayor Bigelow asked if the City paints the curb red in no parking areas. Russ replied not often. The Mayor and Council discussed safety and sight lines, parking, etc. The Council discussed speed and the visibility of existing signage. Councilmember Christensen stated that more enforcement might be beneficial in this area. Councilmember Huynh agreed. Wayne noted that on-street parking does tend to increase in this area at night. C. 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  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – NOVEMBER 26, 2019 -8- A. POTENTIAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Council Suggestions Nichole Camac, City Recorder, stated that the Council requested a quarterly mental health professional update from the Police Department for a year. She indicated that it has been a year and questioned if the Council would like to continue receiving this update. The Mayor and Council requested an annual update. B. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCILMEMBER CHRISTENSEN- 5K FUN Councilmember Christensen stated that he attended the 5K Fun Run. He indicated that he arrived too early but it was a great event. COUNCILMEMBER FITISEMANU- 4100 SOUTH COORDINATION Councilmember Fitisemanu stated that he attended a 4100 South meeting and felt it was led by a great team. He indicated that there are some issues, but he feels the team was able to respond well and address concerns. MAYOR BIGELOW- CHAMBERWEST, GRANGER ELEMENTARY RIBBON CUTTING, COG Mayor Bigelow stated that ChamberWest is still very involved with tax reform and he briefly detailed their plans moving forward. He indicated he attended the Granger Elementary Ribbon Cutting and was interested to see a relocatable turned into a grocery store that gives food to children in need. Mayor Bigelow stated that he also attended COG and was given another presentation on HB 411. 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 26, 2019 WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:45 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 26, 2019. MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – NOVEMBER 26, 2019 -9- _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder