HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2019-08-13JOINT MOAB CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP
AND MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
AUGUST 13, 2019
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.
Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop: At 5:oo PM, Mayor Emily
Niehaus called the workshop meeting to order. In attendance were Mayor Emily Niehaus,
Councilmembers Tawny Knuteson-Boyd, Kalen Jones, Karen Guzman -Newton, Mike Duncan
and Rani Derasary. Also in attendance were Planning Commission members Allison Brown
(chair), Kya Marienfield, Marianne Becnel, Brian Ballard, Jeanette Kopell and Becky Wells. Staff
in attendance included City Manager Joel Linares, Recorder Sommar Johnson, City Attorney
Chris McAnany, Public Works Director Oscar Antillon, Finance Director Rachel Stenta, City
Engineer Chuck Williams, Planner Nora Shepard, Sustainability Director Rosemarie Russo and
Records Specialist Eve Tallman. Recordings are archived at: www.utah.gov/pmn/index.html
(audio) and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOztpJoJLmw (video).
The Workshop considered progress on the overnight accommodations moratorium. Planner
Shepard updated Council on next steps and timeframe for reintroducing some allowed uses in
zones. Discussion focused on development standards, height restrictions, oversized vehicle
parking, hotel shuttles, mixed use projects, and future allowed uses in the C-3 zone. The Joint
Workshop meeting recessed at 6:45 PM.
Regular Meeting —Call to Order and Attendance: Mayor Niehaus called the regular
meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Additional staff in attendance
included Police Chief Bret Edge and Communication and Outreach Director Lisa Church.
Sixteen members of the public and media were present.
Approval of Minutes: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve minutes of the July 23,
Dm meeting with corrections. Councilmember Duncan seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5-o aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton and
Duncan voting aye.
Mayor and Council Reports:
Mayor Niehaus reported she attended a meeting of the Southeastern Utah Association of Local
Governments, and a meeting with the leadership of Seekhaven, and she participated in the Sun
Valley Forum, which was a conference on the topic of resiliency. She met with a group
partnering with the City to find childcare solutions and she met with a representative of the
Small Business Administration. She urged councilmembers and the public to participate in an
online survey for the Utah Office of Tourism. Mayor Niehaus concluded with a comment
regarding discussions with state legislators about overnight accommodations and their
unintended consequences on the community.
Councilmember Derasary reported she attended the Utah Women in Leadership Project's "Utah
Women in Elected Office: Leadership Development Workshop". She reported on a tour of the
Monument Waste facilities, a meeting of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) special service
district, and the Canyonlands Health Care special service district. She stated the Uranium Mill
Tailing Remedial Action (UMTRA) group was planning a celebration for reaching the milestone
of ten million tons of tailings moved. She concluded with kudos for the recent free swim and
barbecue hosted by the police department and the recreation staff.
Councilmember Duncan said he attended the Grand Water and Sewer Services Agency meeting.
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Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd mentioned she toured Monument Waste facilities and reported
on the Veterans' Charity Ride. She noted she also attended the Utah Women and Leadership
Project's "Utah Women in Elected Office: Leadership Development Workshop". She stated she
spoke with a representative of the Red Cross who was looking for ways to help the local
community. A program to provide smoke alarms was proposed and a straw poll of the Council
was favorable. She attended a debrief of the fire mitigation clean-up days and noted more than
1,90o cubic yards of yard waste was collected. Knuteson-Boyd concluded with an explanation of
her recusal at a prior meeting when the Council considered legislation regarding the Emma
Boulevard area. She explained it was because a relative of her husband had a financial interest in
one of the properties involved in the transaction.
Councilmember Guzman -Newton reported she had recused herself from the same legislation
because she owns a business that abuts the subject property. She went on to report on an airport
board meeting and noted airport usage is up eighteen percent. She stated she attended the
Grand County Council meeting at which the overnight accommodations ordinance was
approved. She described a new "Every Kid Outdoors" campaign hosted by the Bureau of Land
Management and she noted she attended the school district's Truth in Taxation meeting.
Guzman -Newton mentioned she attended a work party day pulling weeds at the middle school
in advance of the first day of school. She concluded with praise for the City staff working to
mitigate traffic congestion during construction of the middle school.
Councilmember Jones mentioned he attended an ad hoc committee meeting regarding
congestion at Arches National Park. He also reported on Dark Skies work and announced a
party. He also stated he attended solid waste meetings and went on the Monument Waste tour.
Administrative Report: City Manager Linares reported on Walnut Lane issues in the wake of
a fire that damaged two units. He added the City was working on temporary modular housing
and that the City was working with a new management company. Linares stated he was working
with Zion's Bank Public Finance representatives on the City's debt management policy. He
mentioned the interim legislative session would begin in one week and noted several City
representatives would attend. He concluded with a thank you to an intern at the Moab Arts and
Recreation Center who created an artistic planter for the landscaping, and a mention of the new
traffic revision in effect on Uranium Boulevard.
Police Chief Bret Edge reported on the free swim and barbecue at the recreation center and
announced the police department would have a presence at Trunck or Treat. He thanked City
Market for donations. He stated the department was in the midst of a sergeant selection process.
He praised the good relations his department has with Grand County EMS and noted a donation
of an ambulance that will be converted to a critical incident response unit.
Citizens To Be Heard:
Crystal White spoke in support of the dark skies proposal and spoke about the International
Dark Skies communities. She remarked on the benefits of changing the way people think about
lighting including health, ecosystem and other benefits.
Mary O'Brien spoke in favor of the Dark Sky ordinance She mentioned the legislation would be
largely useless if there is no five-year compliance provision. She stated she will work to
introduce a dark sky ordinance in Castle Valley. She concluded with a mention of the
importance of affordable housing and the impacts of crowding, light pollution and noise.
Sara Melnicoff remarked that the City's limitations on the ability for volunteer recycling and
trash cleanup is heartbreaking. She spoke of the ramifications related to the differences between
single -stream and source -separated recycling.
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Presentation: Grand County Solid Waste Special Service District
Evan Tyrrell, District Manager of the Solid Waste District, presented a brief history of the solid
waste district including the landfills, recycle center, equipment and board. He outlined
improvements underway. Community events offered by the district were presented and Tyrrell
reported on the success of the recent fire mitigation yard waste drop off days and spoke of plans
for a new administration building, e-waste recycling, antifreeze disposal and a proposed re -use
center for household goods. He outlined future equipment needs, revising the fee structure and
noted there would be a public hearing on August 29.
Special Events: Amplified Music Events at Old City Park —Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve requests for amplified
music at Old City Park on September 2 and 14 and October 26, 2019. Councilmember Guzman -
Newton seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-o aye with Councilmembers Jones,
Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Old Business:
1ooPercent Renewable Energy —Approved
Discussion: Sustainability Director Russo briefed the Council on the proposal to accelerate the
timeline for reaching loo percent renewable electricity from 2032 to 203o due to a statewide
mandate.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Resolution 38-2019: A
Resolution Adopting the Accelerated Goal of 10o% Renewable Electricity by 2030.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-o aye with
Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Solid Waste Hauling Amendments —Approved
Discussion: Russo briefed Council on the proposed amendments. Construction waste
recycling was discussed and the benefits of recycling concrete and paving were mentioned.
Possible grant funding for a concrete crusher was mentioned.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Ordinance 2019-15: An
Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Municipal Code, Section 8.04.010 Pertaining to
Definitions; Amending Definitions; Amending Section 8.04.020 Mandatory Collection; and
Section 8.04.03o Rates and Charges, amending Section 8.04.020 striking the third paragraph
regarding construction waste. Councilmember Duncan seconded the motion. The motion passed
5-o aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton and Duncan
voting aye.
Outdoor Lighting Amendments —Approved
Discussion: Planner Shepard briefed Council. Discussion covered the pros and cons of
grandfathering existing noncompliant fixtures, along with potential problems with a delayed
adoption date. Audits of compliance were deliberated.
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Jones moved to approve Ordinance 2019-03: An
Ordinance Creating Chapters 17.09.060 and 17.09.465 of the Moab Municipal Code Establishing
Outdoor Lighting and Sign Illumination Standards, amending the ordinance to be effective
immediately and to strike Section o69b.1 regarding conditional use permits, as presented.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-o aye with
Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton and Duncan voting aye.
New Business:
Moab Tramway Subdivision —Conditionally Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Guzman -Newton moved to approve Resolution 42-
2019 Conditionally Approving the Moab Tramway Subdivision at 1750 North Hwy 191, as
Referred by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion
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passed 5-0 aye with Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton and Duncan voting aye.
HooDoo Minor Subdivision —Conditionally Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Resolution 43-2019: A
Resolution Conditionally Approving the HooDoo Minor Subdivision at 201 Walnut Lane, as
Referred to Council by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the
motion. The motion passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd,
Guzman -Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Traffic Plan Requirements Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Guzman -Newton moved to approve Ordinance 2019-
22: Authorizing the City to require a traffic control plan and authorizing the City to recover its
costs for traffic control associated with events, construction activities, or other activities
affecting public rights -of -way. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion
passed 5-o aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton and
Duncan voting aye.
Surplus Property Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Resolution 39-2019: A
Resolution of the Governing Body Declaring Certain City Property as Salvage. Councilmember
Duncan seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-o aye with Councilmembers Jones,
Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Election Services Interlocal AgreementApproved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Duncan moved to approve Resolution 37-2019: A
Resolution Adopting an Interlocal Agreement for the Provision of Election Services by and
between the City of Moab and Grand County. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5-o aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -
Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Bills Against the City of Moab Approved
Motion and Vote: Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve payment of bills against
the City in the amount of $560,186.55. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5-o aye with Councilmembers Jones, Derasary, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -
Newton and Duncan voting aye.
Executive (Closed) Session: At 9:13 PM, Councilmember Derasary moved to enter an
Executive Session to discuss the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental
Health of an Individual or Individuals. Councilmember Duncan seconded the motion. The
motion passed 5-0 aye with Councilmembers Jones, Duncan, Knuteson-Boyd, Guzman -Newton
and Derasary voting aye. Mayor Niehaus convened the Executive Session at 9:25 PM.
Councilmember Guzman -Newton moved to end the Executive Session. Councilmember
Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-o aye, with Councilmembers Derasary,
Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Duncan and Guzman -Newton voting aye. Mayor Niehaus ended the
Executive Session at 10:10 PM.
Adjournment: Councilmember Guzman -Newton moved to adjourn the meeting.
Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-o aye, with
Councilmembers Derasary, Jones, Duncan, Knuteson-Boyd and Guzman -Newton voting aye.
Mayor Niehaus adjourned the meeting at 10:10 PM.
APPROVED: v � ATTEST:
Emily S. Niehaus, Mayor Sommar Johnson, City Recorder
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