City Council Study Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – MAY 10, 2022 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN ELECTRONIC STUDY SESSION ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 AT 4:32 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 LANG. THE MEETING WAS ALSO HELD ELECTRONICALLY VIA ZOOM. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Karen Lang, Mayor Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large Don Christensen, Councilmember At-Large Tom Huynh, Councilmember District 1 Scott Harmon, Councilmember District 2 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 ABSENT: William Whetstone, Councilmember District 3 STAFF PRESENT: Wayne T Pyle, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Nicole Cottle, Assistant City Manager/General Counsel Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Colleen Jacobs, Police Chief (electronically) Jim Welch, Finance Director (electronically) Steve Pastorik, CED Director Layne Morris, CPD Director (electronically) Dan Johnson, Public Works Director Nancy Day, Parks and Recreation Director (electronically) John Flores, HR Director (electronically) Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Ken Cushing, IT (electronically) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD MAY 3, 2022 The Council considered the Minutes of the Study Meeting held May 3, 2022. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Nordfelt moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held May 3, 2022. Councilmember Huynh seconded the motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – MAY 10, 2022 -2- A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. REVIEW AGENDA FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 10, 2022 Steve Pastorik, CED, detailed two alternative options proposed by the developer for application Z-2-2022. He indicated that Option A includes a City Park while Option B does not. Steve stated that both proposals require public streets through the entire project. Councilmember Harmon asked why the park is specified as a City Park. Steve stated that neighbors to the north wanted a park in the area and the developer decided to propose it as a public park so they could access it as well. He noted that he would imagine the developer would be amenable to either a public or private park. Councilmember Nordfelt asked where Hunter Ridge Park is located. Nancy replied this park is just over an acre in size and is located at approximately 4400 South and 5700 West. Upon inquiry by Mayor Lang, 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. COMMUNICATIONS A. MAJOR THOROUGHFARE NEIGHBORHOOD WALL UPDATE Dan Johnson, Public Works Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation summarized as follows: - Recent Concrete Wall History in WVC o 2016- Fairbourne Station- 3030 West o 2020- 2700 West- 4100 South to 3650 South o 2021- 4100 South- 4000 West to 5400 West - 3030 West- Fairbourne Station o 2016 Construction  Before: slatted fencing/no curb and gutter or sidewalk  Now: decorative wall/curb and gutter - 2700 West- 4100 South to 3650 South o 2020 Construction  Before and after - Wall Projects (Under Construction or Out to Bid) o 2700 West – 4700 South to 4100 South – West Side of 2700 West  Under Construction – Complete Summer 2022 o 4700 South – 4800 West to 5400 West – North side of 4700 South  Out to Bid – Complete Summer 2023 MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – MAY 10, 2022 -3- - Wall construction consideration o Walls adjacent to existing sidewalk require replacement of sidewalk o City currently evaluates major reconstruction or improvement projects for inclusion of walls o Other street scape elements such as street lighting, landscaping and overhead power burial are considered as well - Wall price range o Concrete wall construction: $300-$650 per foot o Sidewalk removal and replacement: $50 per foot o Right of Way: $80 per foot (includes easements, purchased improvements, acquisition costs) o TOTAL: $400 to $800 per foot - Potential Future Installations o 4100 South  East of Redwood  I-215 to 3600 W  6000 W to 7000 W o 2700 West  3100 S to 2700 S o 1300 West  3300 S to 3900 S o 4800 West  2900 S to 3100 S o 3100 South  4000 W to 4800 W o 3200 West  2700 S to 2950 S o 5600 West  2900 S to 4000 S  4100 S to 4700 S Councilmember Harmon asked if the walls will be intermittent on 4700 South. Dan replied that there will be a wall wherever a backyard or side yard is located. Councilmember Harmon asked if ornamental walls, similar to those on 4100 South, are being considered. Dan replied that there aren’t many locations on 4700 South that would allow this option Councilmember Harmon stated that there is an ornamental fence on 4100 South that has been hit and is down. Dan replied that this would be owners’ responsibility to repair. Councilmember Huynh asked if fencing is being considered for 3100 South. Dan replied not at this time. He noted that wall projects have been completed as part of other road projects thus far. Wayne agreed  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – MAY 10, 2022 -4- but noted that if the Council would like to make 3100 South a priority, they can direct staff to do so. Mayor Lang clarified that the wall on 4700 South would also be constructed at the cul-de-sac dead ends that can be found along that road. Dan replied yes. Mayor Lang asked if anyone has requested the cul-de-sacs be extended to 4700 South. Dan replied that he received one request but the majority of residents wanted those to remain closed. Mayor Lang asked if there have been trees dying along 4100 South. Dan replied that there are a variety of trees that bloom at different times and noted that tree experts felt comfortable with the survivability of the trees along 4100 South. The Mayor and Council had no further questions or concerns. B. COUNCIL CALENDAR Mayor Lang 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 Councilmember Nordfelt stated that the deadline for the Utah Renewable Energy program is coming in a few weeks and requested that a communication discussion be scheduled with a report of what new information is available next week. Councilmember Huynh stated that he is concerned about traffic in the Decker Lake area as it relates to speed and the three charter schools in the area. Mayor Lang asked if it would be difficult to add school speed zones, crossings, etc. Dan Johnson, Public Works Director, stated that charter school regulations are different and noted that he would research this and provide information. B. COUNCIL REPORTS N/A MOTION FOR CLOSED SESSION Councilmember Huynh moved to adjourn and reconvene in a Closed Session for discussion of disposition of pending litigation. Councilmember Harmon seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – MAY 10, 2022 -5- THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY COUNCIL THE STUDY MEETING ON TUESDAY MAY 10, 2022 WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:02 PM BY MAYOR LANG. 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, May 10, 2022. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED IN CLOSED SESSION ON TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 AT 5:06 P.M., IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, WEST VALLEY CITY HALL, 3600 CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD, WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH. THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY MAYOR LANG. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Karen Lang, Mayor Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large Don Christensen, Councilmember At-Large Tom Huynh, Councilmember District 1 Scott Harmon, Councilmember District 2 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 ABSENT: William Whetstone, Councilmember District 3 STAFF PRESENT: Wayne Pyle, City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Nicole Cottle, Assistant City Manager/General Counsel Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Steve Pastorik, CED Director  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – MAY 10, 2022 -6- The City Council met in Closed Session and discussed pending litigation. THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS OF THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL, THE CLOSED SESSION OF MAY 10, 2022 WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:46 P.M. BY MAYOR LANG. __________________________________ Nichole Camac – City Recorder