HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2016-09-12MOAB CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
September 12, 2016
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.
Mayor David Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:30
PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Heila Ershadi, Rani Derasary,
Kyle Bailey, Tawny Knuteson-Boyd and Kalen Jones. Also in attendance
were City Manager Rebecca Davidson, City Recorder/Assistant City
Manager Rachel Stenta, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Planning Director
Jeff Reinhart, Community Services Director Amy Weiser, City Parks,
Recreation and Trails Director Tif Miller and City Engineer Phillip
Bowman.
Grand County Community Director Zacharia Levine presented updated
information on Assured Housing.
Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00
PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Ten (10) members of the audience
and media were present.
Edith Sage of BEACON After School Program thanked the City of Moab
for their participation in a recent grant. Ms. Sage informed the Council
that BEACON has been around for twelve years and serves a large
population of our students. Ms. Sage stated that BEACON appreciates
the support from the City and are looking for opportunities to work in
collaboration with the Recreation Department. Ms. Sage also reminded
the Council that October 26, 2016 is the Lights On Event.
There were no minutes to approve.
There were no Citizens to Be Heard.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve a Private Property Vendor
License for Quesadilla Mobilla Located at 89 North Main Street.
Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones and
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REGULAR MEETING &
ATTENDANCE
PRE COUNCIL WORKSHOP
PRESENTATION ON ASSURED
HOUSING
PRESENTATION FROM BEACON
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
APPROVAL OF A PRIVATE
PROPERTY VENDOR LICENSE
FOR QUESADILLA MOBILLA
Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Local Consent for a Single
Event Permit for Moab Investments / Club Rio for Moab Pride Festival
located at 156 N 100 W. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi,
Knuteson-Boyd, Jones and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Request by BEACON After
School Program for Special Use of Sun Court and Moonstone Gallery to
Conduct the 2016 Moab Science Festival on September 24, 2016.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd,
Jones and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve the contract with CRSA
Planning for the Downtown Plan Project in the amount of $28,988.00.
Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones and
Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve Change Order #1 for the 2016
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project with Lance Excavating, Inc.
Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye,
with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones and
Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve a Purchasing Exception to
Parr, Brown, Gee and Loveless in an amount not to exceed $33,928.38.
Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye,
with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones and
Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2016-05
to Amend the Home Occupation Regulations in Moab Municipal Code
Section 17.09.540, Home Occupations, and the Business Licensing
Section, MMC 5.80.010, Home occupation permits, by Repealing the
Home Inspection and Clarifying Existing Text, as Referred to the City
Council by the Planning Commission. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers
Bailey, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones and Derasary voting aye.
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APPROVAL OF LOCAL CONSENT
FOR A SINGLE EVENT PERMIT
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE
FOR SUN COURT
AWARD OF DOWNTOWN PLAN
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER
#1 FOR SANITARY SEWER
REHABILITATION PROJECT
APPROVAL OF PURCHASING
EXCEPTION
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE #2016-05
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Proposed Ordinance
#2016-10 — An Ordinance to Amend City Ordinance # 2014-07 That
Adopts The Building Codes And Amendments Currently Adopted By The
State Under Utah State Rule 156-56 of the Utah Uniform Building
Standards Act. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion
carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd,
Jones and Derasary voting aye.
Under First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2016-12 — An Ordinance
Amending the City Municipal Code, Sections 12.20.005 and 12.20.030
and Adding Section 12.20.060 by Amending and Defining Restricted
Park Uses
Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Miller spoke about issues with
motorized vehicles on and in the City Park System. Although there are
signs stating no motorized vehicles there is not an ordinance to enforce
it.
Councilmember Bailey asked if there is an issue with vehicles in the
parks.
Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Miller stated that there is more of
an issue on the pathway.
Councilmember Derasary mentioned that this includes E-bikes and also
asked if the area will include the path from 500 West to Lions Park.
Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Miller replied that it does not
include that area at this time.
Councilmember Jones asked if the Mill Creek Parkway and the 500 West
to Lions Park Path are part of the City Park System.
Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Miller stated that the Mill Creek
Parkway is a part of the Park System but is unsure of the 500 West to
Lions Park Path.
Council requested more information for the Second Reading of
Proposed Ordinance #2016-12 — An Ordinance Amending the City
Municipal Code, Sections 12.20.005 and 12.20.030 and Adding Section
12.20.060 by Amending and Defining Restricted Park Uses
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE #2016-10
FIRST READING OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE #2016-12
Under First Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2016-13 — An Ordinance
Amending City Procurement Procedures, Enacting Certain Ethics
Provisions, and Providing for Disclosure of Transactions in which City
Employees or Officials may have a Personal Interest, City Manager
Davidson reported that City Attorney McAnany would be at the next
meeting to go over the Proposed Ordinance #2016-13.
City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta reviewed some of
the changes made to the Proposed Ordinance #2016-13 by City
Attorney McAnany.
Councilmember Derasary mentioned that the portions of the proposed
ordinance that mentions business relationships may need to be
expanded.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd stated that she feels that portions of
the proposed ordinance are intrusive and that she feels it is getting into
people personal business. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd also
mentioned needing definitions of some terms including a relative.
Councilmember Ershadi mentioned other disclosure statements that she
has signed disclosures that state anyone to which you have a significant
tie.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd mentioned that she would like some of
the terminology changed, but does not have a problem with employees
signing a disclosure Statement.
Councilmember Jones stated that he feels there should be a broader
range of relationships and he agrees with some of local attorney
Christina Sloan's suggestions.
Councilmember Derasary questioned the difference between
competitive and written proposals.
City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Stenta explained that a
competitive proposal would be putting out to a formal bid, advertising
and soliciting through a public process versus written proposals may be
for situations where the City would need to procure written proposals
directly from vendors.
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FIRST READING OF PROPOSED
ORDINANCE #2016--13
Councilmember Jones discussed changing the section concerning
providers to allow five providers including locals for proposals.
Councilmember Bailey asked for clarification of the Purchasing Agent.
Councilmember Derasary asked for a definition of Pre -Qualified Bidders.
Mayor Sakrison suggested Council review the comments made by City
Attorney McAnany and come back with more suggestions at Second
Reading of Proposed Ordinance #2016-13.
Community Services Director Amy Weiser presented Council with the
2015 Housing Goals and Housing Policies and Strategies as well as
presenting Park City's policies.
Councilmember Ershadi mentioned that the goals and policies and
strategies are in line with the Assured Housing Policy.
Community Services Director Amy Weiser informed the council of
Planning Commission's wish for direction from the Council to move
forward with the Housing Plan.
Councilmember Derasary requested to have Park City's examples sent to
Councilmembers as well as discussing it at the September 22, 2016
Workshop.
Councilmember Jones suggested bringing in a Transportation
Component.
City Manager Davidson presented an updated draft of the Sewer
Agreement which included comments about Pre -Treatment.
City Manager Davidson reported that she went over some changes to
the agreement with David Church and she hopes to have those changes
back tomorrow.
City Manager Davidson discussed finalizing the impact fee study and final
Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) list from the district. City Manager
Davidson hopes to have the agreement finished by Friday or Monday at
the latest.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE
ACTION ON AFFORDABLE
HOUSING GOALS AND
POLICIES
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE
ACTION ON SEWER
AGREEMENT
Councilmember Derasary suggested some change in language for the
layperson to easily understand.
Councilmember Bailey informed the Council that the District has already
given out several hundred "will serve" permits for new construction.
City Manager Davidson mentioned that the more accurate we are with
connections the better we may pay back the loan.
Councilmember Jones asked how negotiations were going with the
Spanish Valley District.
City Manager Davidson reported that the Spanish Valley group is very
willing to work and get to the bottom of things, they have been working
on language which is the last thing besides determining Equivalent
Residential Units (ERU).
Mayor Sakrison mentioned it looks very promising and hopes the board
is satisfied and votes in favor. Mayor Sakrison also mentioned how the
City has never dictated to the District.
Councilmember Derasary mentioned consistency across the Districts for
treatment of wastewater.
City Manager Davidson stated there will be consistency between the
users, all will have the same standards.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve sending a Permanent
Community Impact Fund Board Application for the Utah State University
Infrastructure Project to Public Hearing on September 27, 2016.
Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye,
with Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones and
Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to approve sending a Permanent
Community Impact Fund Board Application for the Water Tank Project to
Public Hearing on September 27, 2016. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers
Bailey, Ershadi, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones and Derasary voting aye.
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REQUEST TO SEND CIB
APPLICATION FOR USU
PROJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST TO SEND CIB
APPLICATION FOR WATER
TANK TO PUBLIC HEARING
Councilmember Bailey spoke of the Council's concerns about the
direction the Public Works Director positions. Councilmember Bailey
mentioned the cost of two positions as well as the extension of one of
the application deadlines.
City Manager Davidson reported that both positions are now closed and
that she had reviewed the applications over the weekend. City Manager
Davidson reported that she has chosen people for interviews and there
will be four people interviewed in each category.
Councilmember Bailey questioned how after six months without a
director how is the department functioning without anyone in that
position.
City Manager Davidson stated that the department is getting along with
help from City Engineer Bowman and City Parks, Recreation and Trails
Director Miller, as well as she is meeting with each group once a week.
Councilmember Bailey asked if the Public Works Department employees
are getting daily direction and guidance and evaluations.
City Manager Davidson repeated that she meets with each group once a
week for a staff meeting and reviews the ongoing issues.
Councilmember Ershadi appreciates everyone's hard work and glad
there are now enough applicants to move forward.
Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd empathized how difficult it can be to get
good applicants and the need for filling the position with good people.
Councilmember Jones asked about results of the Salary Survey to see if
the salary offered is competitive.
City Recorder/Assistant City Manager Rachel Stenta reported that there
should be some results from the Salary Survey by the end of the week.
In Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Jones reported that the
Throttle Down Committee has distributed information to hotels as well
as yard signs. Councilmember Jones also attended the recent Housing
Task Force Committee meeting.
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE
ACTION ON PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR POSITION
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REPORTS
Mayor Sakrison reported the he attended the Recreation Summit in
Ogden, Utah and will attend another Recreation Summit here in Moab
on October 4, 2016.
Mayor Sakrison also mentioned meeting briefly with the Chief Executive
Officer of Tread Lightly.
Councilmember Ershadi mentioned looking forward to Monday,
September 19, 2016 when she will attend the Critical Public Presentation
enhancing a Livable Moab: Lessons We Can Learn from Ogden, Utah.
Councilmember Ershadi also suggested the Council purchase their tickets
to Dancing With the Stars.
Councilmember Derasary reported attending a meeting in Green River,
Utah regarding working with officials in neighboring states like California
and Nevada to restore Federal Funding to remove the tailings pile.
There was no Correspondence to be read.
A written Administrative Report was distributed.
There was no Public Outreach Report given.
Councilmember Derasary moved to approve payment of bills against the
City in the amount of $691,659.58. Councilmember Jones seconded the
motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey,
Knuteson-Boyd, Ershadi, Jones and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to enter an Executive Session to Discuss
the Character, Professional Competence, or Physical or Mental Health of
an Individual at 8:45 pm. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-
Boyd, Ershadi, Jones and Derasary voting aye.
Councilmember Bailey moved to close Executive Session at 10:55 pm.
Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0
aye, with Councilmembers Knuteson-Boyd, Bailey, Ershadi, Jones and
Derasary voting aye.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 PM.
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READING OF
CORRESPONDENCE
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
PUBLIC OUTREACH REPORT
APPROVAL OF BILLS
EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED
EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED
ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED: ATTEST:
David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta
Mayor City Recorder
September 12, 2016
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