City Council Study Meeting

MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JUNE 18, 2024 -1- THE WEST VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MET IN ELECTRONIC STUDY SESSION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 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 PRO TEM CHRISTENSEN. THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Don Christensen, Mayor Pro Tem/ Councilmember At-Large Tom Huynh, Councilmember District 1 Scott Harmon, Councilmember District 2 William Whetstone, Councilmember District 3 Jake Fitisemanu, Councilmember District 4 (arrived as noted) (electronically) ABSENT: Karen Lang, Mayor Lars Nordfelt, Councilmember At-Large STAFF PRESENT: Steve Pastorik, CED Director/ Acting City Manager Nichole Camac, City Recorder Eric Bunderson, City Attorney Brandon Christiansen, Acting Police Chief John Evans, Fire Chief Jim Welch, Finance Director Layne Morris, CPD Director Coby Wilson, Acting Public Works Director Jamie Young, Parks and Recreation Director Jonathan Springmeyer, RDA Director Sam Johnson, Strategic Communications Director Ken Cushing, IT (electronically) Travis Crosby, IT APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF STUDY MEETING HELD JUNE 11, 2024 The Council considered the Minutes of the Study Meeting held June 11, 2024. There were no changes, corrections or deletions. Councilmember Harmon moved to approve the Minutes of the Study Meeting held June 11, 2024. Councilmember Whetstone seconded the motion.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JUNE 18, 2024 -2- A voice vote was taken and all members voted in favor of the motion. REVIEW AGENDA FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2024 Upon inquiry by Mayor Pro Tem Christensen, 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. Nichole Camac, City Recorder, noted that the Public Hearing regarding personnel compensation has been rescheduled to June 25, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 25, 2024 A. ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING PERSONNEL COMPENSATION INCREASES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 Mayor Pro Tem Christensen informed a public hearing had been advertised for the Regular Council Meeting scheduled June 18, 2024, in order for the City Council to hear and consider public comments regarding Personnel Compensation Increases for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Nichole Camac, City Recorder, stated that John Flores worked with HR and Legal and have now provided a compensation increase schedule that they believe complies with State Code. Mr. Flores will be available next week to answer any remaining questions the Council may have. The City Council will accept public comment at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled June 25, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 25, 2024 A. RESOLUTION 24-106: APPOINT JOHN FLORES TO THE UTAH INFRASTRUCTURE AGENCY BOARD Mayor Pro Tem Christensen discussed proposed Resolution 24-106 that would appoint John Flores to the Utah Infrastructure Agency Board. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Utah Infrastructure Agency’s bylaws require the City to appoint a member to the Agency Board. John Flores is the Assistant City Manager and has the experience and expertise to represent the City’s interests on the Board.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JUNE 18, 2024 -3- B. RESOLUTION 24-107: ACCEPT A QUITCLAIM DEED FROM VANGAS, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3245 WEST 2100 SOUTH Mayor Pro Tem Christensen discussed proposed Resolution 24-107 that would accept a Quitclaim Deed from Vangas, Inc. for Property Located at 3245 West 2100 South Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The VANGAS, INC. property (Suburban Propane) is located on the east side of 3270 West, with an address of 3245 West 2100 South. As a condition of approval of for a building permit, conveyance of additional right of way on 3270 West and construction of public improvements on the east side of 3270 West and the south side of the 2100 South Frontage Road was required. C. RESOLUTION 24-108: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT AND ACCEPT A QUITCLAIM DEED AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM SALT LAKE COUNTY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2880 WEST 3650 SOUTH Mayor Pro Tem Christensen discussed proposed Resolution 24-108 that would authorize the City to Enter Into a Real Estate Purchase Contract and Accept a Quitclaim Deed and a Temporary Construction Easement With and From Salt Lake County for Property Located at 2880 West 3650 South. Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The Salt Lake County (library) parcel located at 2880 West 3650 South is one of several parcels affected by the Lancer Way Reconstruction Project; 2700 West to 3200 West. This project will widen Lancer Way and provide curb, gutter and sidewalk from 2700 West to 3200 West where it does not currently exist. The project will also install textured, colored concrete park strip, street trees, streetlights and new ramps at street intersections on Lancer Way. Compensation for the purchase of the Quit Claim Deed, Temporary Construction Easement and improvements is $30,300.00 and was based upon an appraisal prepared by Integra Realty Resources. The project is being funded through the Surface Transportation Program (STP). The city is responsible for 6.77% of all project costs, including right of way, making the West Valley City share of the acquisition $2,051.31.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JUNE 18, 2024 -4- D. RESOLUTION 24-109: AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT AND ACCEPT A WARRANTY DEED AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH AND FROM TCG-CW WEST VALLEY, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2945 WEST 3650 SOUTH Mayor Pro Tem Christensen discussed proposed Resolution 24-109 that would authorize the City to Enter Into a Real Estate Purchase Contract and Accept a Warranty Deed and a Temporary Construction Easement With and From TCG-CW West Valley, LLC for Property Located at 2945 West 3650 South Written documentation previously provided to the City Council included information as follows: The PR TCG-CW West Valley LLC parcel located at 2945 West 3650 South is one of several parcels affected by the Lancer Way Reconstruction Project; 2700 West to 3200 West. This project will widen Lancer Way and provide curb, gutter and sidewalk from 2700 West to 3200 West where it does not currently exist. The project will also install textured, colored concrete park strip, street trees, streetlights and new ramps at street intersections on Lancer Way. The Warranty Deed and Temporary Construction Easement is being donated by the property owner. The property owner has development plans for the property and would have been required to convey right-of-way and construct right-of-way improvements as part of its development of the property had this project not been in the works. The City Council will consider Resolutions 24- 106 through 24-109 on the Consent Agenda at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled April 2, 2024 at 6:30 P.M COMMUNICATIONS A. 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 Whetstone stated that he would like to discuss Stanton Drive to see if the Council would like to direct staff to install speed bumps on this road. He noted that the speed study fell short but many residents are in favor of installing  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JUNE 18, 2024 -5- speed bumps regardless. Councilmember Harmon stated that he also hears a lot of concern and would like to discuss adjusting the point system again. He noted that he would be in favor of doing more rather than less. Councilmember Fitisemanu stated that he receives complaints regarding noise on the Mountain View Corridor. He indicated that he would like communication or information on what restrictions are in place as well as stats regarding speeding/crashes/casualties. Steve Pastorik indicated that UDOT maintains the traffic statistics, but staff should be able to provide those as well as information on what noise restrictions are in place. Councilmember Harmon stated that he provided a video of a crash that occurred on 3500 South due to street racing. He asked if there are increased penalties that can be implemented for this type of accident. Councilmember Harmon expressed concern regarding on-street parking and boarding homes. He noted that his only idea so far has been to ban overnight parking. He requested a communication to discuss this issue. B. COUNCIL REPORTS COUNCILMEMBER WHETSTONE- CHILL WITH THE CHIEF, CROSSING GUARD BANQUET Councilmember Whetstone stated that the latest Chill with the Chief event was great and well attended. He added that he also attended the Crossing Guard Banquet which was a great event as well. COUNCILMEMBER HARMON- WESTFEST Councilmember Harmon noted that he attended the WestFest parade and there were difficulties with his antique car but noted that it was a great event. Councilmember Huynh requested clarification at future parades on whether candy can/can’t be thrown from vehicles. Jamie Young, Parks and Recreation Director, stated that it is a safety concern so staff asks that candy not be thrown from vehicles and just handed out by walkers along side them. She added that this is difficult to enforce. 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 JUNE 18, 2024 WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:48 PM BY MAYOR PRO TEM CHRISTENSEN.  MINUTES OF COUNCIL STUDY MEETING – JUNE 18, 2024 -6- 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, June 18, 2024. _______________________________ Nichole Camac, CMC City Recorder