HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2017-01-23MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 23, 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. Timestamps corresponding to
the recording are shown in the right column of the minutes.
Mayor Dave Sakrison called the Workshop to order at 6:30 PM. In
attendance were Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Heila Ershadi, Tawny
Knuteson-Boyd, Kyle Bailey and Kalen Jones. Also in attendance were
City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta, City Attorney Chris
McAnany, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Public Works Director Patrick
Dean, Community Services Director Amy Weiser, City Engineer Phillip
Bowman, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Interim Police Chief Steve
Ross, and Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Tif Miller.
The Workshop with City Engineer Phillip Bowman and Robert Dowell of
the Utah Department of Transportation updated the Mayor and Council
on the Highway 191 Widening Project and Associated Drainage
Improvements.
Dowell also briefed the Council on the traffic light installation at the
entrance to Arches National Park, as well as an update on the new
downtown crosswalk pedestrian push buttons on Main Street. Mayor
Sakrison brought up the issue of idling semi -trucks on a segment of Main
Street at the north end of Moab. Dowell also updated the Council on
costs associated with a project on the highway at the Moab Springs
Ranch.
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00
PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Nineteen members of the public
and media were present.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the minutes of the January
10, 2017 meeting with two corrections. Councilmember Jones seconded
the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey,
Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
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REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
PRE -COUNCIL WORKSHOP
REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO
ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Two citizens were heard:
Joe Kingsley spoke about a County -wide clean-up effort. County
Councilmember Mary McGann, resident John Fogg, and Kingsley are
heading up this effort. Kingsley asked for the support of the City.
Councilmember Ershadi asked about the timeframe for the project.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd asked if the cleanup was specifically for
moving junk cars or if it is more general. Kingsley offered that it is a
general cleanup.
Arne Hultquist presented a letter about the Lionsback Development and
impacts the development will have on surface water runoff,
groundwater chemistry, and possible contamination of the aquifer. He
stated the development will impact the water resources in Moab. He
added the extent and disposition of the impact will depend upon the
extent of mitigation, appropriate planning, and the actual built
environment. Councilmember Bailey noted that Mr. Hultquist's letter
may be added to the collection of citizen letters on the Lionsback topic.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Mayor Sakrison presented Ali Jones with the Mayor's Student Citizenship STUDENT OF THE MONTH
of the Month Award for January 2017 at Helen M. Knight School.
A Presentation was made by Audrey Graham, Chair of the Moab Area
Community Land Trust. She explained that the Land Trust is a non-profit
organization that aims to purchase properties in the area and leases
those properties to residents who are members of the local workforce
for construction of affordable homes. Graham asked the City to allow
the Land Trust to retain a $500 fee refunded by the Internal Revenue
Service in 2014. Councilmember Ershadi asked if qualified homeowners
had a certain income range. Graham replied this qualification is under
consideration. Ershadi also asked if the future of the Land Trust will
include paid staff. Graham responded that she anticipates a part-time
position.
Department Updates were submitted in writing to the Council.
Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Tif Miller announced the
Sportsman's software is now available for online sports registration. He
updated the Council on the MARC window replacement project, MARC
classes, and trail work near 100 West and 200 South streets.
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COMMUNITY LAND TRUST
PRESENTATION
(42:32)
DEPARTMENTAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES
Councilmember Ershadi asked about the ownership of properties near
trails accessed by the bridge on 200 South. Ershadi also asked about
signage to designate private property.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve all required Special Event
Licenses and Permits for the Canyonlands Half Marathon Event to be
held on March 17 and 18, 2017 subject to the seven conditions outlined
in the Agenda Summary. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion.
The motion carried 4-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the Special Event for the
Utah Peace Officer Fallen Officer Trail fundraiser to take place at the
Grand Center April 21-22, 2017. Derasary further moved to approve the
requested fee waiver in the amount of $290.00. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary
voting aye.
Community Services Director Amy Weiser and City Planner Jeff Reinhart
briefed the Council on the proposed moratorium on Site Plan Review
applications for large scale developments. Mayor Sakrison asked about
the timeframe staff is requesting, and whether additional staff is
needed. Councilmember Ershadi asked what types of developments will
be affected, and would any of the developments currently being
considered by Council be affected. City Attorney McAnany clarified that
commercial remodels under ten thousand square feet would be
exempted. Also, the moratorium would exclude multi -family dwellings
that contain ten or fewer units. Councilmember Derasary spoke in
support of the moratorium. Derasary asked McAnany about criteria for
moratoria and he described some scenarios. McAnany explained how
staff are able to manage the current shortcomings of the code as
somewhat of an emergency. Mayor Sakrison mentioned feedback from
the community about the ambiguity of the current code. McAnany
explained that this effort should decrease the ambiguity. Reinhart
mentioned the need for standards which are currently lacking in the
code. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd stated she had received feedback
from the community in favor of the moratorium. Councilmember
Ershadi noted that she wanted to make the code revision without a
moratorium. Weiser stated that until the code is revised, more and
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SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSES
NEW BUSINESS (56:40)
ORDINANCE #2017-1, SITE
PLAN REVIEW MORATORIUM,
PASSED
more applications will suffer from lack of standards. Ershadi stated it is
a fairness issue for developers. Weiser responded there is a fairness
issue for residents who have concerns about the gaps in current code.
Councilmember Jones asked about overhaul of the greater code.
Reinhart responded that this part of the revision pertains to site plans.
In the future, the greater development code will be revised. Jones asked
about outreach efforts associated with the new General Plan and the
Downtown Plan and suggested incorporating outreach and public input
at this juncture will accelerate the outreach effort. Councilmember
Knuteson-Boyd asked for quickness in this endeavor.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Ordinance #2017-1,
enacting a six-month moratorium on Site Plan Review applications to
complete needed code revisions for large scale developments.
Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-1
with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary
voting aye and Councilmember Ershadi voting nay.
Councilmember Jones moved to adopt Resolution #04-2017
conditionally approving the Final Plats for Phases 4-7 of Entrada at
Moab, a Master Planned Development, with the following condition:
Landscaping equal to that proposed on Landscape Plan sheet L101 shall
be installed as shown in the Agenda Summary. Councilmember Derasary
seconded the motion. City Attorney McAnany explained that this
development is not exempted from the moratorium on sewer hookups,
and he noted the lawsuit brought against the City by Entrada at Moab.
Mayor Sakrison asked if any of the units were to be occupied as primary
residences, whether they would be exempted from the moratorium.
McAnany agreed that they would be exempted. Councilmember
Derasary amended the motion with language provided by City Attorney
McAnany. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye.
Amy Weiser, Community Services Director, presented the First Reading
of the Draft Code Revision to Title 5, Chapter 5.09, Special Event
Permits. Weiser noted that there is public sentiment urging a
requirement for all class three (large) events to have a local resident to
be the responsible party. Councilmember Ershadi asked about whether
the City can regulate events on private property. City Attorney McAnany
stated that yes, this is possible and regulates things like parking, public
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RESOLUTION #04-2017,
ENTRADA AT MOAB FINAL
PLATS, ADOPTED
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
DRAFT CODE REVISION, FIRST
READING (1:35)
health and safety, and traffic control. Weiser stated that the staff
committee that considers the special events licenses are reluctant to
waive fees for large, class three events, even for charity fundraising
events, due to staff effort involved.
Councilmember Jones moved to adopt Ordinance #2017-01 to Approve
an Application to Rezone a Property on Nob Hill with Split Zoning of C-3,
Central Commercial and R-3, Multi -family Residential, to C-5,
Neighborhood Commercial Zone and Amending the Official Zoning Map.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. Councilmember
Ershadi recused herself because the applicant is her employer.
Councilmember Jones stated that there was an error in the original
zoning of the properties and adjacent uses have changed over time. The
motion passed 4-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd,
and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to adopt Resolution #05-2017, a
Resolution to require the United States Department of Energy to
Allocate Adequate Funding to Complete the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings
Radiation Control Act (UMPTRA) Remediation Project by 2025.
Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. Councilmember Derasary
described the effort by the Moab Tailings Project Steering Committee.
Mayor Sakrison, County Councilmember Mary McGann, and Derasary
serve on the committee and McGann has met with State Senator
Hinkins. Hinkins will present a resolution to the State Senate to advocate
for funding levels for the tailings pile cleanup to continue at an
accelerated pace. On January 17, the County Council approved a similar
motion to the City's Resolution. The motion passed 5-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary
voting aye.
Consent Agenda: Councilmember Jones moved to approved the consent
agenda, containing non -monetary agenda items, detailed below.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. Councilmembers
Jones and Derasary asked about the budget opening. The motion carried
5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary, and
Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
Approval of the Task Order with Bowen Collins for Work on the Bridge
project at 200 South, Bullick/Cross Creeks Park.
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ORDINANCE #2017-01,
REZONE APPLICATION,
ADOPTED (1:56)
RESOLUTION #05-2017 UMTRA
FUNDING, ADOPTED
CONSENT AGENDA, APPROVED
200 SOUTH BRIDGE PROJECT,
TASK ORDER, APPROVED
Request to Send Proposed Resolution #06-2017 — Amending the Fiscal
Year 2016-2017 Annual Budget to Public Hearing on February 14, 2017.
Acceptance of a Petition for Annexation by Legacy Design Group located
at approximately 1520 North Main Street.
Approval of the Police Chief Job Description
Other New Business:
Councilmember Jones moved to approve Task Order #16-09 with Bowen
Collins & Associates, Inc., accepting the Scope of Work for the Sewer
Rate Study and Impact Fee Study Modification project with a fee
amount not to exceed $15,448. Councilmember Derasary seconded the
motion. City Engineer Bowman noted that the high percentage of
impact on the Water Reclamation Facility by hotels and restaurants
involved further study. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary, and Knuteson-Boyd
voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approved Task Order #17-01 with
Bowen Collins & Associates, Inc., accepting the Scope of Work for the
Moab South Trunk Line and Outfall Preliminary Design project with a fee
amount not to exceed $52,791. Councilmember Derasary seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve Task Order #17-02 with Bowen
Collins & Associates, Inc., accepting the Scope of Work for the Moab
Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Services During Construction project
with a fee amount not to exceed $659,218. Councilmember Knuteson-
Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary
voting aye.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve the Building Permit Fee and
Building Permit Plan Review Fee Waivers for the Water Reclamation
Facility Project in an amount not to exceed $8,500. Councilmember
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REQUEST TO SEND BUDGET
OPENING TO PUBLIC HEARING,
APPROVED
PETITION FOR ANNEXATION,
1520 NORTH MAIN, ACCEPTED
POLICE CHIEF JOB
DESCRIPTION, APPROVED
TASK ORDER #16-09, SEWER
RATE STUDY, APPROVED
TASK ORDER #17-01, MOAB
SOUTH TRUNK LINE,
APPROVED
TASK ORDER #17-02, WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF)
SCOPE, APPROVED
WRF BUILDING PERMIT FEE
WAIVERS, APPROVED
Bailey seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary
voting aye.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve the Temporary Construction
Water Use and Hydrant Water Use Fee Waivers for the Water
Reclamation Facility Project and the Site Preparation Project in an
amount not to exceed $9,500. Councilmember Derasary seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones,
Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, and Derasary voting aye.
Council and Mayor Reports:
Mayor Sakrison reported that the Treasurer and Executive Director of
the Utah League of Cities and Towns resigned. The Mayor explained
there were unauthorized expenses, and cited an article in the Salt Lake
Tribune about the topic.
Mayor Sakrison continued with an idea he credited to City
Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta regarding utilizing energy
related taxes to encourage renewable energy in our community. The
proposal entails allocating some of the funds to assist with solar panel
installations for medium- to low-income residents. The Mayor pointed
out Rocky Mountain Power is doing away with their solar rebate
program and that homeowners typically received about $2000 in
reimbursement. Councilmember Derasary stated her enthusiasm for the
project. Councilmember Bailey stated his approval of assisting with solar
panels on public buildings.
Councilmember Bailey reported that he resigned from the Hospital
Board.
Councilmember Jones reported he attended the Solid Waste District
meeting.
Councilmember Derasary described a two-day workshop she attended
that was hosted by Utah State University (USU) on the theme of
alternative futures for Moab. The workshop entailed using Geodesign
software to create scenarios from a planning perspective for the year
2040.
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CONSTRUCTION WATER USE
FEE WAIVERS, APPROVED
MAYOR & COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Derasary noted the full agenda scheduled for February
14, but hoped to include the topic of sanctuary cities. City
Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta asked Derasary to notify
Interim City Manager Everitt about her concern.
Councilmember Ershadi asked about the City's liability insurance carrier.
Councilmember Derasary moved to pay the bills against the City of
Moab in the amount of $330,065.89. Councilmember Jones seconded
the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey,
Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye.
At 9:16 PM, Councilmember Jones moved to enter a Closed Executive
Session to Discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical
or Mental Health of an Individual. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd
seconded the motion. Councilmember Ershadi recused herself. She
stated that she is not comfortable being asked to make decisions or
endorse City actions based solely on information she receives in closed
sessions and which she is unable to discuss publicly. The motion carried
4-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Derasary, and Knuteson-
Boyd voting aye.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to close the Executive Session.
Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye
with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Ershadi, Derasary and Knuteson-
Boyd voting aye. The Executive Session closed at 9:45 PM.
Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember
Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with
Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Derasary, Ershadi and Knuteson-Boyd
voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta
Mayor City Recorder
January 23, 2017
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BILLS TO BE PAID
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT