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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2017-10-17MOAB CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 17, 2017 Regular Meeting & Attendance: 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. Pre -Council Workshop: Mayor David Sakrison called the Workshop to order at 6:00 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 Attorney Chris McAnany, Deputy Recorder Danielle Guerrero, Public Works Director Pat Dean, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Special Projects Director Amy Weiser, Planning Director Jeff Reinhart, Police Chief Jim Winder, Communications Director Lisa Church, Sustainability Director Rosemarie Russo, Recorder Assistant Eve Tallman and Parks, Recreation, and Trails Director Tif Miller. Moab Water Conservation and Drought Management Advisory Board member Kara Dohrenwend also attended. The Workshop consisted of an update from hydrogeologic consultant Dr. Kenneth Kolm. He gave a progress report on his study of Moab's water supply to coincide with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) groundwater study for Moab/Spanish Valley. Kolm described the topography, and pointed out the locations of springs, wells, streams, and geologic formations. He went on to discuss the quality of Moab's groundwater. He noted the Pack Creek water is high in sulphates, and has a different signature than the Mill Creek water. He noted the drainage downstream from Kens Lake has a Mill Creek signature and added that it appears most of Moab's water supply comes from the Mill Creek drainage. He noted a cross -valley fracture in the Steelbender area and pointed out areas where water moves from the Powerdam area across to Skakel Spring and from the confluence of Mill Creek across to the golf course area. He concluded with an overview of the Skakel Spring Protection Zone, and a brief overview of the Springs 1, 2 and 3 Protection Zones and the Well Protection Zones. Regular Meeting Called to Order: 057 on recording) Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 6:57 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Sixteen members of the public and media were present. Citizens to be Heard: There were no Citizens to be Heard. Dark Skies Presentation: Special Projects Director Amy Weiser made a presentation on Dark Skies. She discussed the City's publicly -owned light fixtures that are not shielded. She estimated approximately $20,000 to replace the unshielded city -owned lights. To upgrade bulbs to the correct color range, the total would be $34,000. She explained there is an upcoming budget opening and it is up to the Council to determine whether to conduct this work during the current fiscal year. Councilmember Derasary asked about energy savings to recapture the expense of the new lighting. Councilmember Jones asked about proposed new construction of a City shop building and whether lighting upgrades would be made Page 1 of 4 October 17, 2017 before the existing building was to be replaced. Councilmember Derasary asked about City -owned lights that are on all night and Weiser discussed timers and stated the Planners are considering proposed dark times. It was the consensus of Council to add the funding in the upcoming budget opening. Special Events/Vendors/Beer Licenses: (1:07 on recording) Clear Solar Co. —Approved Motion and Discussion: Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve a Solicitor's License for Paul Southam, doing business as Clear Solar Co. to Conduct residential Door -to -Door Sales. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The Council discussed limiting the time of solicitation and Chief Winder suggested that citizens may call dispatch if solicited after dark, and recommended daylight hours or normal work hours. Vote: The motion carried with the condition of business hours from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye. New Business: Electronic Participation in City Council Meetings —Tabled Motion and Vote: Councilmember Ershadi moved to table Possible Approval of Proposed Ordinance #2017-36 — An Ordinance Authorizing Electronic Participation in City Council Meetings and Establishing Procedures for Electronic Participation until the new Council is seated. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Idling Vehicles —Approved (1:22 on recording) Motion and Vote: Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2017-35 — An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Municipal Code, Title 10 Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 10.04 Vehicle Code; Specifically Amending Section 10.04.230 to Define Idling Vehicles and Parking Restrictions. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Wattsmart Communities Memorandum of Understanding —Approved Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Moab and Rocky Mountain Power for Participation in the WattSmart Communities Program. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Regional Business Manager for Rocky Mountain Power, Deb Dull, noted that Moab is the first WattsSmart Community in Utah. Trail Resurfacing —Approved Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve a request for Approval of a Competitive Proposal/Bid — as outlined in Moab Municipal Code 2.28.050 for Trail Resurfacing Project in the amount of $24,200 to LeGrand Johnson. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Page 2 of 4 October 17, 2017 Law Enforcement Vehicles —Approved Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Purchasing Exception for an Alternative Procurement Process as outlined in Moab Municipal Code 2.28.110(E) to Purchase Three Law Enforcement Vehicles. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Animal Control Enforcement Vehicle —Approved Motion and Vote: Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Purchasing Exception for an Alternative Procurement Process as outlined in Moab Municipal Code 2.28.110(E) to Purchase One Animal Control Enforcement Vehicle. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Administrative Reports: (1:37 on recording) City Manager Everitt reported on a change in parking on Williams Way to accommodate safe bike lanes. He also talked about a future revision to the intersection at 400 North and 100 West. The Mayor asked about gravel leftover from the chipseal project. Communications Director Church explained the used gravel from the chipseal project is considered City property and should be going to the City maintenance yard for future use. Mayor and Council Reports: Mayor Sakrison expressed his thought that the upcoming legislative session would be calm. He stated the importance of the Legislative Policy Committee and the Utah League of Cities and Towns, which would hold an orientation in December. He also noted there is planning underway by the State for a new pricing structure for solid waste. Councilmember Bailey reported on the recommendation from the Water Conservation Board to install water flow gauges on Mill Creek and obtaining updated data on spring flows. He also reported on the Southeastern Utah Water Workshop. Councilmember Jones reported he attended the Dark Skies meeting, the Solid Waste meeting, and the Planning Commission meeting. Jones asked the Mayor for clarification about the concept of a calm legislative session, in view of the proposed assault on local zoning. The Mayor noted the assault on taxes localities collect. He mentioned tying transportation to land use. Councilmember Ershadi reported she attended the Dark Skies meeting, and added there is a database under development of services available to the homeless. Councilmember Derasary praised the Arts Festival. She noted she had met with the Sustainability Director as well as the new Mosquito Abatement Director. She mentioned her enthusiasm for the sustainability page on the City's website. Approval of Bills Against the City of Moab: Councilmember Derasary moved to pay the bills against the Page 3 of 4 October 17, 2017 City of Moab in the amount of $70,863.52. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Derasary and Knuteson-Boyd voting aye. Executive Session: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to enter an Executive Closed Session to Discuss Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. The Executive Closed Session was entered into at 7:54 PM. Councilmember Bailey moved to end the Executive Closed Session and enter into open session. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. The Executive Closed Session ended at 8:33 PM. Adjournment: Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0 with Councilmembers Bailey, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the meeting at 8:34 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison, Mayor Rachel E. Stenta, City Recorder Page 4 of 4 October 17, 2017