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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2017-02-14MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING February 14, 2017 The Moab City Council held its Regular Meeting on the above date in the Council Chambers at the Moab City Center, located at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah. A recording of the meeting is archived at http://www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html. Mayor Dave Sakrison called the Workshop to order at 5:05 PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Heila Ershadi, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Kyle Bailey and Kalen Jones. Also in attendance were City Manager David Everitt, City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta, City Planner Jeff Reinhart, Planning Assistant Sommar Johnson, Community Relations Director Amy Weiser, Interim Police Chief Steve Ross, Parks, Recreation, and Trails Director Tif Miller, and City Attorney Chris McAnany. The workshop began with an update about the Wastewater Treatment Plant by Jeff Beckman of Bowen Collins, and City Engineer Phillip Bowman. The workshop continued with a briefing about the Lionsback development by City Planner Reinhart and School and Institutional Trust Land Administration (SITLA) staff. Councilmembers asked questions about whether SITLA would adhere to City planning codes, how the property tax mechanism would apply to the development, ownership and design of on -site roads, bonding, employee housing, payment for potential litigation fees, drinking water source protection, temporary construction road, the possibility of an onsite gas station, information about prior City communications regarding the size of the proposed hotel rooms, and exemption from local zoning laws. Councilmember Ershadi left the meeting ill at 6:54 PM. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:05 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmember Jones moved to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2017 meeting. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, and February 14, 2017 Page 1 of 6 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES Derasary voting aye and Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd abstaining. Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the minutes of the January 23, 2017 meeting with one correction. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. The following Citizen was heard: Kelly Green thanked the Council for their service. He spoke about the Proposed Resolution Establishing Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goals. Mayor Sakrison opened a public hearing at 7:15 PM to obtain Input on Proposed Resolution #06-2017 — Amending the Fiscal Year 2016- 2017 Annual Budget. Interim City Manager Everitt presented the major changes proposed for the budget amendment. Emily Niehaus praised the proposed Sustainability Director position, and monies included in the budget for affordable housing. Councilmember Jones discussed a cost share with Grand County for an affordable housing study. Councilmember Derasary asked a question about grant match funds. Councilmember Jones recommended a salary survey regarding the Mayor's compensation. The public hearing was closed at 7:37 PM. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PUBLIC HEARING SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSES Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve Special Event 01:20 Licenses for the Moab Century Tour to be held on September 23, 2017, including approval of a Special Business Event License, and approval of Local Consent for a State -issued Single Event Permit. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Permits for the Moab Rotary Car Show, April 28-30, 2017 with conditions outlined in the agenda summary, including approval of a Special Business Event License approval for a Park Use Permit for Swanny City Park. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Derasary moved to approve a Class II Beer License for Carrie Valdes, doing business as Miguel's Baja Grill. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting February 14, 2017 Page 2 of 6 NEW BUSINESS aye. Councilmember Jones moved to Table Consideration and Possible Approval of Proposed Resolution #14-2017 - A Resolution Approving a Zoning Status Agreement For the Lionsback Resort. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Jones asked for an amendment to the agreement that would add SITLA's responsibility to reimburse the City for legal fees incurred if the City faces litigation over the Lionsback project. Councilmember Derasary asked for more clarification about the major change versus minor change issue surrounding the Zoning Status Agreement. Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Resolution #13-2017 — A Resolution of the Moab City Council and Mayor Establishing Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goals for Moab City. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. Councilmember Jones spoke about the need for the City to recognize climate change and to take action. Councilmember Derasary spoke about the significant input she received from constituents in favor of this motion. Mayor Sakrison endorsed the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary voting aye. City Attorney McAnany updated Council on the Commercial Site Plan Moratorium. He stated he has been working with staff and hopes to have something before Council for review within thirty days. The Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2017-03 — An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Municipal Code, Title 5, Chapter 5.09, Special Event Permits was cancelled. The Council heard the First Reading of the Draft Code Revision to Title 10, Chapter 10.04 Vehicle Code, to adopt state regulations on regulations on off highway vehicles and street legal ATV/UTV'S and to place a maximum speed limit on street legal ATV/UTV/Motorcycles on specified streets within city limits. Mayor Sakrison stated there are concerns about this code revision. He asked Community Services Director Weiser and Interim Police Chief Ross to do some research on the proposed regulation. Councilmember Derasary asked why only certain streets were being considered. Kent Green mentioned his work February 14, 2017 Page 3 of 6 ZONING STATUS AGREEMENT FOR THE LIONSBACK RESORT --TABLED RENEWABLE ENERGY AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION GOALS --APPROVED COMMERCIAL SITE PLAN MORATORIUM UPDATE 1:39 SECOND READING --CANCELLED ATV/UTV SPEED LIMIT CODE REVISION -FIRST READING with the Throttle Down committee and discussed street -legal vehicles, noise levels of ATV/UTV, and the need for public education. Cliff Coontz from Ride With Respect spoke about his inquiry into sound research. He stated he would support a limit of 96 decibels rather than a speed limit. City Planner Reinhart made a presentation on the history of the project, with additional information provided by Planning Assistant Johnson. City Attorney McAnany explained that Conditional Use Permits are designed to place conditions on the project. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to Table Consideration and Possible Approval of Proposed Resolution #03-2017 — A Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit Concerning Housing on the Ground Floor for the Mill Creek Multi -family Housing Project on Property Located at 1780 East Mill Creek Drive in the C-4, General Commercial Zone. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Developer Mike Bynum stated he has been trying to provide housing for the people of Moab, and he wants citizens to appreciate that he is adapting his commercially -zoned project to take into account the concerns of the neighbors. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd asked to make a site visit. Councilmember Jones moved to approve a Legal Services Contract by and Between the City of Moab and Dufford, Waldeck, Milburn & Krohn, LLP. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve Proposed Resolution #12-2017 — A Resolution Amending the Fee Schedule for Moab City Parks. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. Recreation Director Tif Miller highlighted the changes for Lions Park. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Proposed Resolution #11-2017 — A Resolution Recommending the Adoption of the Moab Area Affordable Housing Plan as an Addendum to the City of Moab General Plan. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. February 14, 2017 Page 4 of 6 MILL CREEK MULTI -FAMILY HOUSING PROJECT --TABLED LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT --APPROVED CITY PARK FEE SCHEDULE --APPROVED AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN --APPROVED Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Contract with Parr Brown Gee and Loveless ("Parr Brown") for specialized legal services regarding employment matters. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to adopt a Parameter Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $15,000,000 in Wastewater Revenue Bonds of the City of Moab, Grand County, Utah and calling of a public hearing to receive input with respect to the issuance of such Bonds and any potential impact to the private sector from the construction of the Project. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. The following agenda items were cancelled: Approval of Proposed Resolution #07-2017 — A Resolution of the Governing Body of Moab Declaring Certain City Property as Surplus; Review and Possible Approval of a proposed Lease Option Agreement for the rental of a recreational vehicle park located at 11781 South Highway 191 for the exclusive use of Waste Water Treatment Plant contractor; Consideration and Possible Approval of Proposed Resolution #10-2017 - A Resolution Approving an Improvements Agreement for the Buen Camino Boundary Line Adjustment Located at 459 and 469 Bowen Circle in the R-2, Single and Two Family Residential Zone; Consideration and Possible Approval of Proposed Resolution #09-2017 — A Resolution Approving the Improvements Agreement for Moab Bolt Company on Property Located at 245 W. North MiVida Drive. Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Resolution #08-2017 — A Resolution Approving an Improvements Agreement for the Slot Canyon Renovation Project Located in the C-2, Commercial -Residential Zone at 245 Williams Way. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve the following change orders with Harrison Field Services for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Site Preparation Project: REVISED Change Order #2 in the amount of $22,085; Change Order #3 in the amount of $1,060; Change February 14, 2017 Page 5 of 6 EMPLOYMENT LAW LEGAL CONTRACT —APPROVED WASTEWATER REVENUE BONDS --APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED RESOLUTION #08-2017, APPROVED CHANGE ORDERS, APPROVED Order #4 in the amount of $13,500; Change Order #5 in the amount of $36,850. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Jones moved to approve a Cooperative Agreement between the Utah Department of Transportation and the City of Moab for installation of Speed Radar Driver Feedback Signs on US-191. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Mayor Sakrison spoke about House Bill 253. Councilmember Derasary asked to review the 2017 Agenda Schedule at the next meeting. She also asked for the consent of the Council to attend a climate change conference, at no public expense, to discuss the City's recent commitment to support Renewable Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goals. Councilmember Derasary moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $223,530.46. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 9:25 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder February 14, 2017 Page 6 of 6 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, APPROVED COUNCIL & MAYOR REPORTS APPROVAL OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT