City Council Study Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – DECEMBER 1, 2020 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN ELECTRONIC STUDY SESSION ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 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 Steve Buhler, Councilmember District 2 Karen Lang, Councilmember District 3 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 ABSENT: Tom Huynh, Councilmember District 1 STAFF PRESENT ELECTRONICALLY: 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 Steve Pastorik, CED APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 24, 2020 The Council considered the Minutes of the Study Meeting held November 24, 2020. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Fitisemanu moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held November 24, 2020. Councilmember Christensen seconded the motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – DECEMBER 1, 2020 -2- A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. NO REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 1, 2020 Mayor Bigelow noted that there are no items on the Regular Meeting agenda so this meeting has been canceled. COMMUNICATIONS A. STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION- COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Nicole Cottle, CED Director, presented a PowerPoint Presentation summarized as follows: - Disaster Response o March 18, 2020 Earthquake  All public facilities inspected by noon  Over 70 manufactured homes off foundations  Private/public partnership repaired all by April 30th o Covid-19  Limited access to construction sites & homes - Adapting to Conditions o Remote Video Inspections  Limits exposure of inspectors/public  Limited to certain types of inspections  Can be scheduled with an hour’s notice  Has been enthusiastically received by contractors o Future Inspection Methods  Drones  Ever adapting to new technology and methods - Continuing Progress o Current Projects  Continued growth in housing developments  Commercial warehouses continue to be developed and expanded - Economic Recovery o Creation of a Business Support and Recovery Task Force o Business Outreach o Monitored Economic Metrics  Tax revenue loss (e.g., sales, property, employment, etc.)  Jobs available  Job loss  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – DECEMBER 1, 2020 -3-  Loss of wages  Business closures and interruption (e.g., loss of productivity)  Loss of inventory  Customer traffic counts o Coordinated with businesses that have a deficit of employees and connect them with businesses that have a surplus. o Reviewed practices and approaches of other local governments - Accelerate Efforts for New Business and Economic Development - Planning and Zoning Activity- FY 19/20 o Proactive enforcement cases: 155 o Business license reviews: 1,276 o Building permit reviews: 1,026 o Court cases: 19 (95 for calendar year 2020) o Land use applications: 162 o Presentations to City Council: 62 There were no further questions or concerns from members of the Council. B. STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION- COMMUNITY PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT Layne Morris, CPD Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation summarized as follows: - Animal Services o 2019 Licenses- 7,773 o Cats 2019  Intake: 1265  Returned to Owner: 83  Adopted: 508  TNR: 391  Euthanized: 116  Owner Req Euthanasia: 28 o Dogs 2019  Intake: 1625  Returned to Owner: 902  Adopted: 558  Euthanized: 108  Owner Req Euthanasia: 78 - Code Enforcement o Non-Compliance  Fall 19- 14%  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – DECEMBER 1, 2020 -4-  Fall 20- 12% - Grants o Block Grants and CARES - Neighborhood Preservation Program o ONGOING OPERATIONS  EMERGENCY REPAIR AND MINOR MAINTENANCE  4 Projects $ 3,563.42 o MOBILE HOME REPAIRS  1 Project $ 8,850.00 o DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE  1 Project $ 8,250.00 o HOME REHABILITATION  5 Projects $56,280.00 o PROJECTS TOTAL $ 76,943.42 o SPECIAL PROJECTS  EARTHQUAKE MOBILE HOME PARK PROJECT  WVC $100,000  SLCo. $100,000,  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints $75,000,  Bart Warner Trucking Foundation $50,000,  Local GoFundMe effort $11,000,  Total funds raised $336,000  Outcome: 42 homes re-secured on approved foundations $301,000.  MY HOMETOWN PROJECT Councilmember Christensen asked if the number of euthanized pets versus owner requested euthanasia are different totals. Layne replied yes. C. FAST FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS WITH DRIVE-UP WINDOWS Steve Pastorik, CED, presented a PowerPoint presentation summarized as follows: - Why discuss this topic? o Staff receives frequent inquiries about developing new fast food establishments with drive-up windows in areas where they are prohibited. o Many restaurants without drive-up windows have struggled during the pandemic. o Restaurants that have historically not had drive-up windows are now seeking to add them. MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – DECEMBER 1, 2020 -5- - Current Regulations o Fast food establishments with drive-up windows are allowed in the C-2, C-3, M and MXD zones. o The following overlay zones restrict fast food establishments with drive-up windows: o 5600 West Overlay Zone o Decker Lake Station Overlay Zone o Jordan River Overlay Zone - Overlay Zone History o 5600 West Overlay Zone  When first adopted in 2004, this overlay zone prohibited fast food establishments with drive-up windows altogether. It was amended in 2012 to allow fast food restaurants with drive-up windows in multi-tenant buildings under certain conditions o Decker Lake Station Overlay Zone  This overlay zone has prohibited fast food establishments with drive-up windows since 1996. o Jordan River Overlay Zone  This overlay zone has prohibited fast food establishments with drive-up windows since 1998. Councilmember Lang asked if the City Council allowed a restaurant in a multi- tenant building near WinCo. Steve replied the building north of the Maverik Gas Station on 2700 West could have a drive-up but does not. Councilmember Lang clarified that the Café Rio on 5600 West now has a drive-up since Dunkin Donuts does not operate any longer. Councilmember Christensen stated that is accurate. Councilmember Lang stated that she doesn’t see a need to change the ordinance or overlays at this time. Councilmember Buhler agreed and noted that major changes should not be made based on the current pandemic status. He noted that he is unsure why the Council originally banned drive-ups but he believes it was to encourage more sit-down restaurants. Mayor Bigelow stated that he is aware of sit-down businesses who want drive-up windows. He indicated that as long as these businesses still maintain the majority of their business inside, he doesn’t see an issue with allowing them to have a drive-up as well. Councilmember Lang stated that drive-up businesses are often a nuisance for residential homes due to their late business hours, bright order boards, etc. Councilmember Buhler agreed that there needs to be a separation between residential areas and commercial businesses such as these. He stated that businesses like Olive Garden, who are not near residential, may benefit from a drive-up. Councilmember Christensen stated that he doesn’t see a need to change current regulations. Mayor Bigelow stated that businesses with  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – DECEMBER 1, 2020 -6- drive-up windows have been busy during the pandemic but other restaurants have struggled to be competitive. Councilmember Christensen stated that many restaurants can’t have drive-up windows based on limitations of their property. He indicated that it would be difficult to design a regulation that covers every aspect. Councilmember Buhler stated that it would be difficult to enforce as well. Councilmember Lang stated that she feels changing the ordinance will open the floodgates to more businesses like grocery stores. She indicated that she is concerned about changing things too quickly in response to COVID. Councilmember Buhler agreed but noted that he doesn’t see a major issue with drive-ups except that the City doesn’t want a significant increase of restaurants like McDonalds, Burger King, etc. Steve noted that restaurants were interested prior to the pandemic but it has accelerated the process. Mayor Bigelow stated that he appreciates drive-up pharmacies, banks, etc. He questioned what industries need drive-ups and which ones don’t. Mayor Bigelow indicated that better defining the ordinances might help. He suggested encouraging more full-service restaurants, discouraging more fast-food restaurants in one area, still providing drive-ups to businesses that need it, etc. Mayor Bigelow questioned how much the City should influence the market. Mayor Bigelow stated he would like to know more about the restaurant industry, where the industry is going, and how fast-food and full-service restaurants are differentiated. Councilmember Buhler stated that this would be difficult to define. Mayor Bigelow stated he would like to further explore the definition of restaurant and understand the industry and the direction it’s heading better. D. COUNCIL CALENDAR Mayor Bigelow referenced a Memorandum previously received from the City Manager that outlined upcoming meetings and events. Mayor Bigelow asked if the Council would like three Strategic Plan Presentations next week instead of one. Wayne indicated that this would be difficult since those presentations may not be prepared at this time but staff would try to accomplish this task. Members of the City Council had no further questions regarding the Council Update. NEW BUSINESS A. POTENTIAL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None B. COUNCIL REPORTS MAYOR BIGELOW  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – DECEMBER 1, 2020 -7- Mayor Bigelow indicated he attended the Hunter High School ribbon cutting. He noted it was a nice facility and great addition to the school. MOTION TO ADJOURN Upon motion by Councilmember Buhler all voted in favor to adjourn. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY COUNCIL THE STUDY MEETING ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 1, 2020 WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:30 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, December 1, 2020. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder