City Council Study Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN ELECTRONIC STUDY SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 AT 4:30 P.M. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AND CONDUCTED BY MAYOR BIGELOW. THE MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY VIA ZOOM. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT ELECTRONICALLY: 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 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 STAFF PRESENT ELECTRONICALLY: Wayne 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 Dan Johnson, Acting Public Works Director Jason Erekson, Acting Parks and Recreation Director Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Heather Royall, CPD APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JULY 14, 2020 The Council considered the Minutes of the Study Meeting held July 14, 2020. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Christensen moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held July 14, 2020. Councilmember Lang seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -2- REVIEW AGENDA FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 21, 2020 Upon inquiry by Mayor Bigelow, members of the Council had no further questions or concerns regarding items listed on the Agendas for the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled later this night. PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 28, 2020 A. ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING A HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FY 2020-2024 FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FY 2020-2021 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Mayor Bigelow informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled July 28, 2020, in order for the City Council to hear and consider public comments regarding a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY 2020-2024 Five Year Consolidated Plan and FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan. Proposed Resolution 20-110 related to the proposal to be considered by the City Council subsequent to the public hearing, was discussed as follows: ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 20-110, APPROVE AN ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, A FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND THE WEST VALLEY CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET PROPOSAL AND RECOMMENDED PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 Heather Royall, CPD, discussed proposed Resolution 20-110 that would approve an Annual Action Plan, a Five Year Consolidated Plan, and the West Valley City Community Development Block Grant Budget Proposal and Recommended Projects for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The FY 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and FY 2020 Annual Action Plan contain the following major components: 1. Identification of housing and non-housing community development needs and priorities over the next five years within the City. 2. Identification of federal and non-federal resources reasonably expected to be made available during the program year to undertake activities identified in the proposed Five-Year Consolidated Plan.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -3- 3. A list of activities to be undertaken during the FY 2020 program year to address community development and housing needs including the geographic distribution of activities to be completed. 4. Identification of homeless and special needs activities to be undertaken during the 2020 annual program period to address identified needs within the City. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan for FY 2020-2024 and the proposed use of funds outlined in the FY 2020 Annual Plan were developed after conducting Citizen Participation committee meetings, holding public hearings, and the review of requests from local communities identifying needs. Mayor Bigelow asked if there are any new programs being funded. Heather replied yes. She noted that the public services cap has been lifted due to COVID-19 so all applications were able to be fully funded this year. Councilmember Buhler asked if there is a list of organizations that were denied. Heather indicated that all organizations were funded this year and there were no denials. She stated that there were 2 hard cost organizations not located in West Valley City that didn’t receive full funding. Heather explained how the funding process works. Councilmember Buhler asked if organizations requested and received that same amounts in years past. Heather replied yes. Wayne asked that column be added to the spreadsheet that indicates what was approved last year. The City Council will consider Resolution 20-110 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled July 28, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. B. ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE WEST VALLEY CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS TO ACCOMMODATE COVID-19 RELATED FLEXIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES Mayor Bigelow informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled July 28, 2020, in order for the City Council to hear and consider public comments regarding an amendment to the West Valley Citizen Participation Plan for Federal Grant Programs to Accommodate COVID-19 Related Flexibilities and Procedures. Proposed Resolution 20-111 related to the proposal to be considered by the City Council subsequent to the public hearing, was discussed as follows: ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 20-111, APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -4- THE CITY'S CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS Heather Royall, CPD, discussed proposed Resolution 20-111 that would approve an amendment to the City's Citizen Participation Plan for Federal Grant Programs. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Consolidated Plan regulations final rule requires communities that receive federal grant funds to adopt a citizen participation plan that sets forth policies and procedures for citizen participation. This plan provides and encourages citizens to participate in the development of the Annual Action Plan budget, any substantial amendments to said plan, performance reports and all other issues relating to federal block grant programs. This plan supersedes any previous West Valley City Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for Federal Grant Programs in entirety. Given the need to expedite actions to respond to COVID-19, HUD waives 24 CFR 91.105(c)(2) and (k) and provides certain Federal grant program(s) flexibilities and amendments to plans will be implemented. These flexibilities and amendments establish expedited procedures to draft, propose, or amend consolidated plans (including annual action plans) and citizen participation plans. The City has made its proposed CPP amendment available for public review and a public hearing was held on July 28, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. during the West Valley City Council meeting, to allow for public comment. In order to balance the need to respond quickly to the growing spread and effects of COVID-19 with the statutory requirement to provide reasonable notice and opportunity for citizens to comment on plans and amendments concerning the proposed uses of CDBG, HOME, HTF, HOPWA, or ESG funds. The 30-day minimum required public comment period will be temporarily waived for the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan and any substantial amendments, provided that no less than 5 days are provided for public comments, as outlined in “CARES Act Flexibilities for CDBG Funds Used to Support Coronavirus Response” dated April 9, 2020.. West Valley City has also implemented a virtual public hearing process in order to comply with social and physical distancing requirements.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -5- The City Council will consider Resolution 20-111 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled July 28, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. RESOLUTION 20-112: APPROVE A FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT OF THE UTAH MUNICIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Wayne Pyle, City Manager, presented proposed Resolution 20-112 that would approve a First Amended and Restated Agreement of the Utah Municipal Risk Management Association. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: Since the creation of URMMA, the membership of the entity has changed and the circumstances confronting member entities have changed. The amended interlocal agreement updates the original agreement to take these circumstances into account. Significant changes include: 1) The renaming of the entity to “Utah Risk Management Agency” to account for non-municipality members. 2) Updated references to statutes amended since the adoption of the original agreement. 3) Clarifications to language concerning governmental immunity and nonwaiver of claims or defenses by members and the organization. 4) Formatting changes for clarity. The City Council will consider Resolution 20-112 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled July 28, 2020 at 6:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA SCHEDULED FOR JULY 28, 2020 A. RESOLUTION 20-113: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM THE HARLAN BANGERTER LIVING TRUST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3837 SOUTH 3200 WEST Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-113 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from the Harlan Bangerter Living Trust for property located at 3837 South 3200 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows:  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -6- The Harlan Bangerter Living Trust property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $400.00 was based upon appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources for other properties in the neighborhood. B. RESOLUTION 20-114: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM THE SIEGLINDE HEDWIG MARIE DAMMASCHKE ZWICK FAMILY PROTECTION TRUST FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2829 WEST 3875 SOUTH Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-114 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from the Sieglinde Hedwig Marie Dammaschke Zwick Family Protection Trust for Property Located at 2829 West 3875 South. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Sieglinde Hedwig Marie Dammaschke Zwick Family Protection Trust property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $400.00 was based upon appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources for other properties in the neighborhood. C. RESOLUTION 20-115: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -7- WITH AND FROM RODOLFO GOMEZ FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4003 SOUTH MARKET STREET Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-115 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Rodolfo Gomez for Property Located at 4003 South Market Street Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Rodolfo Gomez property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $400.00 was based upon appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources. D. RESOLUTION 20-116: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM BARBARA SORENSEN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3470 SOUTH BEAVER STREET Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-116 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Barbara Sorensen for Property Located at 3470 South Beaver Street Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Barbara J Sorensen property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -8- The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $400.00 was based upon appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources. E. RESOLUTION 20-117: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM NAM HUYNH AND YINH LUO FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3448 SOUTH BEAVER STREET Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-117 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Nam Huynh and Yinh Luo for Property Located at 3448 South Beaver Street. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Nam Huynh and Ying Luo property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $400.00 was negotiated based upon an appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources for other properties in the neighborhood. F. RESOLUTION 20-118: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM NANCY HUNT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4015 SOUTH 2975 WEST Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-118 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Nancy Hunt for Property Located at 4015 South 2975 West. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows:  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -9- The Nancy J. Hunt property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $400.00 was negotiated based upon an appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources for other properties in the neighborhood. G. RESOLUTION 20-119: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM CANDICE AND AARON SCHINDLER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3155 WEST WHITEHALL DRIVE Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-119 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Candice and Aaron Schindler for Property Located at 3155 West Whitehall Drive. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Candice Kunz Schindler and Aaron Ray Schindler property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $400.00 was negotiated based upon an appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources for other properties in the neighborhood. H. RESOLUTION 20-120: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM CHERYL JOHNSON AND SHAUN MURDOCK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3829 SOUTH 3200 WEST  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -10- Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-120 that would authorize the City to enter into a Right of Way Purchase Agreement and accept a Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement with and from Cheryl Johnson and Shaun Murdock for Property Located at 3829 South 3200 West Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Cheryl Johnson and Shaun Murdock property is one of several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of $500.00 was negotiated based upon an appraisal reports prepared by Integra Realty Resources for other properties in the neighborhood. I. RESOLUTION 20-121: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO TWO RIGHT OF WAY PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND ACCEPT TWO WARRANTY DEEDS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS WITH AND FROM THE WORK ACTIVITY CENTER, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2754 AND 2807 WEST 3835 SOUTH Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-121 that would authorize the City to enter into two Right of Way Purchase Agreements and accept two Warranty Deeds and Temporary Construction Easements with and from the Work Activity Center, Inc. for property located at 2754 and 2807 West 3835 South. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Work Activity Center properties are among several properties affected by the required removal and replacement of pedestrian ramps to meet current ADA standards as part of the 2020 Asphalt Overlay Project. As part of this project several City streets will be overlaid full width. Any existing ADA ramps which do not comply with the current standards and regulations must be removed and replaced. The Warranty Deed and the Grant of Temporary Construction Easement will facilitate construction of the project. Compensation in the amount of  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -11- $2,100.00 was negotiated based upon the appraisal report prepared for this property by Integra Realty Resources. J. RESOLUTION 20-122: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND ACCEPT A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM PACIFIC RESOURCES ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3765 SOUTH CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD Mayor Bigelow discussed proposed Resolution 20-122 that would authorize the City to enter into an Easement Purchase Agreement and accept a Temporary Construction Easement with and from Pacific Resources Associates, LLC for property located at 3765 South Constitution Boulevard. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: A Grant of Temporary Construction Easement over a portion of the Pacific Resources Associates, LLC parcel located at 3765 S. Constitution Boulevard is being acquired as part of the 2700 West Improvement Project, currently under construction. This portion of the project includes the removal of existing curb, gutter and a four-foot-wide sidewalk along the frontage of the subject property (approximately 178 lineal feet) and installation of new curb, gutter and a five-foot-wide sidewalk within the existing public right-of-way on Constitution Boulevard and approximately 75 lineal feet of new curb and cutter on the north . The elevation of the new curb and gutter on the east side of Constitution Boulevard and on the north side of 3800 South is being raised to help eliminate the steep asphalt cross slope on the east side of Constitution Boulevard and to improve drainage on 3800 South. Compensation in the amount of $1,000.00 is based upon a recent appraisal report prepared for the subject property. Upon inquiry, there were no further questions or concerns expressed by members of the City Council. The City Council will consider Resolution 20-113 through 20-122 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled February 25, 2020, at 6:30 P.M. COMMUNICATIONS A. FIREWORK REGULATION INFORMATION Wayne Pyle stated that there are specific State regulations tied to fireworks and there isn’t a lot of flexibility in what the City can do. Chief Evans stated that the City responded to 117 calls on the Fourth of July. He indicated there was no medical  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -12- response due to injury from fireworks this year. Chief Evans stated that firework safety information has been provided on social media and the City’s website. Chief Evans indicated that class C fireworks are allowed in Utah. He noted that anything west of U-111 and near the Jordan River are banned due to fire hazards. Councilmember Nordfelt asked what a resident should do if fireworks are being lit outside the appropriate times. Chief Evans replied they should call 911 and noted that the Fire Department is typically very busy on these holidays and may have a harder time responding to those types of calls. Chief Jacobs stated that the Police Department does get calls related to illegal firework activity. She indicated that officers try to talk to and educate residents but it’s difficult to cite and press charges against individuals unless the officer witnesses the crime in action. Mayor Bigelow noted that it’s sometimes difficult to determine where fireworks are coming from. Chief Jacobs agreed and stated the officer will attempt to locate individuals, but this isn’t always successful. Councilmember Nordfelt stated that he saw a fire safety message on social media and would encourage the message to continue being pushed out. Councilmember Buhler asked if this is classified as a misdemeanor. Chief Jacobs replied it is a Class B misdemeanor. She noted that citizens can sign the citation, but this doesn’t hold up well in court so it’s best if an officer witnesses the crime. B. FUTURE CITY EVENTS/ELECTRONIC Sam Johnson stated that the City does have plans for national night out in October. He indicated that the national organization pushed the event out due to COVID-19. Sam indicated that his department prepared a plan for National Night Out events that would account for whatever potential phase the City is in at that time. Sam stated that the City is encouraging virtual events and will work to ensure neighborhood parties can be held safely and meet current health guidelines. Mayor Bigelow suggested having the Police Chief and/or Fire Chief available to attend virtual meetings. Sam agreed and noted that Chief Jacobs does a monthly virtual meeting and there are great public turnouts for those. He added that COP is very involved with these neighborhood groups and Neighborhood Services is always willing to help as well. Mayor Bigelow suggested having willing Councilmembers participate as well. Sam agreed. Councilmember Christensen stated that he thinks the plan looks great and it appears that staff has thought everything through. C. COVID-19 UPDATE Mayor Bigelow noted that the Council received the COVID-19 update. Councilmember Nordfelt stated that he is concerned about how COVID-19 is progressing in the State and City. He indicated that active cases are very high as is the positive test rate. He asked if there is some type of trigger that would make the City consider going from yellow to orange. Mayor Bigelow stated that this is  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -13- something the State would likely have to weigh in on. He indicated that the numbers of positive cases seem to bounce all over. Councilmember Nordfelt stated that the weekly numbers are more important to evaluate than the day to day ones. He indicated that the three main zip codes in West Valley all have over a 17% positive test rate and noted that this is a significant concern. Mayor Bigelow discussed hospitalization rate and the number of beds available. He indicated that he feels this will be the deciding factor in changing phases. Councilmember Christensen stated that the County Health Department provided an update at the Western Growth meeting he attended. He indicated that the County sees the decrease in the total number of County cases that represent the State as encouraging. Wayne indicated that the State hasn’t provided specific criteria for changing phases. He indicated that as a City, it’s difficult to determine when it may be time to shut down City facilities again. He indicated that there are a lot of statistics and a lot of information that can guide decisions. Wayne indicated that the City will continue encouraging face coverings and looking at State and County recommendations moving ahead. Councilmember Lang asked for clarifying information on the COVID-19 update. She noted that many residents in West Valley City have to be able to go to work. Councilmember Nordfelt indicated that masks help but don’t erase the threat completely. Mayor Bigelow referenced a study conducted by BYU on the effectiveness of masks in relation to COVID-19. D. 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 Lang stated that she received a phone call about putting benches at the bike pump track in Centennial Park. Mayor Bigelow and Councilmember Buhler agreed that this would a good addition. Nichole Camac stated that the Youth City Council would like to propose an anti- idling ordinance. Wayne added that this is something the Youth City Council felt was important and wanted to bring to the City Council’s attention. Councilmember Christensen stated that he feels the City passed an anti-idling ordinance. Wayne noted that if the Council is open to the concept, Staff would do a full review of City, County, and State ordinances already in place. Councilmember Lang asked if the proposed ordinance would have some type of penalty attached to it. Sam Johnson,  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JULY 21, 2020 -14- Public Relations Director, stated that the ordinance would emphasize on education but could lead to penalties if the Council preferred something with more weight. Mayor Bigelow stated that he would like to know what has already been done and then a decision can be made after receiving that information. The rest of the Council agreed. B. COUNCIL REPORTS MAYOR BIGELOW- ULCT/ CHAMBERWEST Mayor Bigelow stated that ChamberWest and ULCT provide economic forecasts and COVID information weekly. 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 JULY 21, 2020 WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:25 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, July 21, 2020. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder