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Home My Public Portal AboutMIN-CC-2016-02-09MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING February 9, 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 Pro- Tem Kyle Bailey called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:00 PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Heila Ershadi, Rani Derasary, 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, Parks, Recreation and Trails Director Tif Miller, City Attorney Chris McAnany and City Engineer Phillip Bowman. Mayor Dave Sakrison joined the meeting at 6:30 PM. A Training on the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act was held during the Pre Council Workshop. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:00 PM and Boy Scout Troop 802 led in the pledge of allegiance. Nineteen (19) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Jones moved to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2016 City Council Meeting. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with City Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, and Derasary voting aye. Under Citizens to be Heard, Janette Kopell, Chairperson of the Moab City Planning Commission, addressed the Council with her wishes that 2016 be different between the Council and Commission. Ms. Kopell hoped for more positive changes that better the community. Kelly Green expressed his concern about possible litigation that the City may be involved in. He conveyed his concern about transparency and possible cronyism, he stressed that he is not saying it is happening, but that he would like the City to look into it. Mr. Green mentioned that he hopes the City will clarify Conditional Use Permits so there will be less February 9, 2016 Page 1 of 5 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE PRE COUNCIL WORKSHOP REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD controversy. Mr. Green applauds the council and their willingness to serve. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a Request of a Class II Beer License for Jorge Ordonez-Hernandez, d.b.a. El Charro Loco located at 812 South Main Street. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with City Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Granting of Local Consent of a Full Service Restaurant Liquor License for Jorge Ordanez-Hernandez, d.b.a. El Charro Loco located at 812 South Main Street. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with City Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Ershadi moved to approve all Event Licenses and Permits for the Canyonlands Half Marathon Event to be held on March 11 and 12, 2016 at Swanny City Park. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with City Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve a VersaHandler Bid to H & E Equipment Service, Inc. in the amount $55,691.00. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with City Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to approve a Water Meter Replacement Bid to MeterWorks in the amount $128,074.25. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with City Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Derasary moved to approve Reolution #02-2016- A Resolution Approving the Improvements Agreement for the Michaud Rental Units located at 165 West Center Street, including Acceptance of Cash -In -Lieu for construction of improvements to future curb, gutter and sidewalk. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with City Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, February 9, 2016 Page 2 of 5 APPROVAL OF CLASS II BEER LICENSE- 812 SOUTH MAIN STREET APPROVAL OF LOCAL CONSENT-812 SOUTH MAIN STREET APPROVAL OF EVENT LICENSES AND PERMITS FOR CANYONLANDS HALF MARATHON-MARCH11 AND 12, 2016 AWARD OF VERSA HANDLER BID AWARD OF WATER METER REPLACEMENT BID APPROVAL OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION #02-2016 Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary voting aye. In Mayor and Council Reports Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported that she attended the Local Officials Day at the Legislature. Councilmember Derasary and Councilmember Jones stated that they also attended the Local Officials Day at the Legislature and commented on the excellent guides they had as well as learning a lot and that it was enjoyable. Councilmember Jones reported that he attended a UTV meeting with Kent Green, Mary McGann and Elaine Gizler and that the topic was education on UTV laws. Councilmember Jones stated that he attended a Grand County Council Workshop on housing that County Council Chairperson Elizabeth Tubbs committed to the Grand County Council meetings include workshops on housing issues until action is taken. Councilmember Jones gave a summary of the Housing Task Force Meeting. Councilmember Ershadi mentioned that she had reviewed a website named seesmoab.org and that it is a comprehensive webpage that she highly recommends checking out. Councilmember Ershadi mentioned that she could not attend the Community Composting meeting. Councilmember Ershadi reported that she had worked with the Housing Task Force to draft a press release regarding Olene Walker. Mayor Sakrison reported that he has spent a lot of time at the Legislature and had attended the Governor's Rural Partnership Meeting. He mentioned the Rural FastTrack meetings. Mayor Sakrison also attended hearings at the Legislature concerning HB 52-Tourism Incentives. The Mayor commented that Moab City had sponsored a grant for $35,000 last year for the Boulder Park which is an over $200,000 project. Mayor Sakrison stated that particular grant was through the Governor's Office of Economic Development Department of Recreation. Mayor Sakrison encouraged the Council to send emails in support of February 9, 2016 Page 3 of 5 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS House Bill 52, the Tourism Incentives Bill. Mayor Sakrison also mentioned a new UTV slogan, "Throttle down in town." Mayor Sakrison reported that he attended a Governor's Rural partnership Meeting and was informed of an initiative to break the poverty cycle. Mayor Sakrison stated that the Moab Steering Committee reported that the tailings pile is half way there and after 1 million hours they just had their first accident. Mayor Sakrison mentioned that Utah Department of Transportation will hold a meeting on April 26, 2016 in the Monticello, San Juan County Chambers. Mayor Sakrison announced the Department of Workforce Services' Intergenerational program hopes to break the cycle of poverty. Mayor Sakrison stated that Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox will be coming in March to inform the community of the program. Mayor Sakrison informed council that he is very concerned about House Bill #132-and that this bill modifies provisions related to a municipality's or a county's authority to license a business. Mayor Sakrison mentioned that the Grand County Council is writing a letter in opposition to this bill. There was no Correspondence to be Read. Under Administrative Report, City Manager Davidson reported that the Grand Opening of Lions Park will be held on March 11, 2016 and stated that this is the Friday before Jeep Safari. Under City/County Cooperation Mayor Sakrison reported that he met with representatives from congressman Chaffetz's Office along with Grand County Council Members. Mayor Sakrison stated that the next City/County Joint Meeting will be held Monday, February 29, 2016 at 11:30 am at Moab City Hall. The City will provide lunch. February 9, 2016 Page 4 of 5 READING OF CORRESPONDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION Mayor Sakrison requested a correction to the list of Community Board Members. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd will serve on the Historical Board correcting the mistaken placement of Mayor Sakrison. Councilmember Derasary moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $355,499.47. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with City Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to enter an Executive Session at 7:32 pm for the purpose of a Discussion Regarding Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with City Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary voting aye. An Executive Session was entered at 7:37 pm after a five minute break. Councilmember Bailey moved to close Executive Session at 8:52 pm. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with City Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to adjourn the meeting. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with City Councilmembers Bailey, Ershadi, Jones, Knuteson-Boyd, Derasary voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder February 9, 2016 Page 5 of 5 APPROVAL OF BILLS EXECUTIVE SESSION ENTERED EXECUTIVE SESSION CLOSED ADJOURNMENT