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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMIN-CC-2016-06-28MOAB CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING June 28, 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 Sakrison called the Pre -Council Workshop to order at 6:00 PM. In attendance were Councilmembers Rani Derasary, Tawny Knuteson- Boyd, Heila Ershadi, Kalen Jones and Kyle Bailey. Also in attendance were City Manager Rebecca Davidson, Deputy City Recorder Danielle Guerrero, City Treasurer Jennie Ross, Community Services Director Amy Weiser, Police Chief Mike Navarre and City Engineer Phillip Bowman. The Utah Geological Survey (UGS) gave an update on the Mapping of Geologic Conditions they have performed in Moab. Discussion followed. Mayor Sakrison called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:03 PM and led the pledge of allegiance. Twenty-five (25) members of the audience and media were present. Councilmember Derasary moved to approve the Council meeting minutes of May 10, 2016. Councilmember Jones seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson- Boyd, Jones and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Ershadi abstained. There were no Citizens to Be Heard. A Presentation was given by Russell Olsen, CPA and Partner of Larson and Company of The results of an Independent Audit Report. Discussion followed. Mayor Sakrison declared July 1-7 2016 Independents' Week in Moab. Mayor Sakrison opened a Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on the following items: Solicitation of Public Input on Proposed Resolution #19-2016 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year Budget 2015-2016. June 28, 2016 Page 1of6 REGULAR MEETING & ATTENDANCE PRE COUNCIL WORKSHOP UTAH GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PRESENTATION REGULAR MEETING CALLED TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZENS TO BE HEARD PRESENTATION PROCLAMATION PUBLIC HEARING OPENED Solicitation of Public Input on Proposed Ordinance #2016-08 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.25 of the City of Moab Municipal Code with New Amounts for the Sewer Impact Fee Chris Baird spoke concerning council approving the Proposed Resolution #19-2016-A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year Budget 2015-2016. Mr. Baird commented that the present council was not seated in September 2015, when the amendment was first presented concerning an increase in IT expenses with relation to the relationship between the hired company, Tayo Inc. and City Manager Davidson. Mr. Baird recommended Council not make a decision without all of the facts. Mr. Baird relayed that Grand County's disclosure statement includes disclosing people residing in the same household and stated that it needs to be disclosed to avoid conflict. Chris Baird spoke about an anti -nepotism policy as well as his feelings concerning a conflict of interest. Mr. Baird stated that his opinion is that the Council should honor the spirit or intent of the code and not exploit any weaknesses in the code. Mr. Baird feels City code is very weak in regards to these matters. City Manager Davidson rebutted that Mr. Baird does not know all of the information. Sarah Finocchio, stated that she is a local business owner and citizen. Ms. Finocchio is disappointed with Mr. Baird's and other public members unprofessionalism and lack of respect towards people. Rhiana Medina of the Moab Multicultural Center suggested that when code is explored and updated that she has found that the State assumes that income is shared, but that is not always the case. Mark Sovine of Grand Water and Sewer suggested that Proposed Ordinance #2016-08 be tabled as there are still a few things that need to be worked out with the District. Councilmember Jones moved to approve Granting of Local Consent for a Manufacturing Liquor License for Moab Brewers, LLC, to Conduct a Distillery at 686 South Main Street. Councilmember Derasary seconded June 28, 2016 Page 2 of 6 APPROVAL OF LOCAL CONSENT FOR MOAB BREWERS DISTILLERY the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Jones moved to Grant Local Consent for a Package Agency Contract for Homewood Suites to offer Beer and Wine in the Sundry Shop at 132 North Main Street. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve the Award of the Geotechnical Consulting and Materials Testing Services Contract for the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Project to AGEC. Councilmember Knuteson- Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Derasary moved to Award the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project to Lance Excavating Inc. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd moved to table the discussion on Signage for CCC Interpretation at Rotary Park. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #21-2016 — A Resolution Adopting Changes in the City of Moab Sewer Rate Structure. Councilmember Derasary seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. A Discussion was held to prioritize City Goals. Councilmember Jones moved to approve — A Settlement Agreement Between the City of Moab and Jack Walker. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers June 28, 2016 Page 3 of 6 LOCAL CONSENT FOR PACKAGE AGENCY FOR HOMEWOOD SUITES, APPROVED AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AGEC, APPROVED AWARD OF SANITARY SEWER PROJECT CONTRACT, APPROVED DISCUSSION ON SIGNAGE FOR CCC INTERPRETATION AT ROTARY PARK APPROVAL OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION #21-2016 DISCUSSION OF CITY GOALS APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH JACK WALKER Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Jones moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #2016-07 — An Ordinance Amending the City of Moab Classified Hourly Pay Rate Schedule and Exempt and Elected Officials' Salaries. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Mayor Sakrison closed the Public Hearing at 7:46 PM. Councilmember Bailey moved to approve Proposed Resolution #19-2016 — A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year Budget 2015-2016. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Councilmember Derasary made a motion to table Approval of Proposed Ordinance #2016-08 — An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.25 of the City of Moab Municipal Code with New Amounts for the Sewer Impact Fee. Councilmember Bailey seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. In Mayor and Council Reports, Councilmember Jones reported he had attended the City Planning Commission Meeting as well as a County Council Workshop. Councilmember Jones also mentioned an invitation to a July 7, 2016 County meeting to discuss a recent Special Event held in the County called Motos in Moab. Councilmember Jones reported that he, Mayor Sakrison and Councilmember Derasary had met with Andy Bearman from Park City for a discussion about Special Event procedures that they have in place. Councilmember Knuteson-Boyd reported she had attended the recent Coffee with the Council gatherings. June 28, 2016 Page 4 of 6 PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016- 07, APPROVED PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED APPROVAL OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION # 19-2016 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE #2016-08 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Ershadi reported that she attended the Homeless Coordinating Meeting. Councilmember Ershadi mentioned that Wabi-Sabi is looking for a strong partner to help out with the Free Meal Program and that a Community Refrigerator Program was being implemented. Councilmember Derasary mentioned attending the Coffee with the Council gathering on June 17, 2016. Councilmember Derasary reported she attended the Interlocal Housing Task Force meeting at which employee housing needs was discussed. Councilmember Derasary reached out to remind people about the two Community Traffic meetings on June 29, 2016 and June 30, 2016. Mayor Sakrison commended local business owner Kent Green for having a very quiet ATV/UTV. Mayor Sakrison mentioned he was next to Mr. Green at a stop light and Mr. Green's ATV/UTV was very quiet. Mayor Sakrison reported that cities have been challenged by the Governor's Office to improve and streamline Business Licensing and Building Permit Processes. Mayor Sakrison relayed this information to staff and needs to report back to the Governor's Office in August and September. Mayor Sakrison inquired of City Manager Davidson about the chip sealing, overlays and striping of streets. City Manager Davidson responded that the overlay of streets should be happening near the end of October 2016 and a contract is being drafted for the striping of streets. In Reading of Correspondence Councilmember Ershadi mentioned receiving comments about current news stating that however those people do not wish to go on public record for fear of retaliation. June 28, 2016 Page 5 of 6 READING OF CORRESPONDENCE In Administrative Report City Manager Davidson distributed a written report. A Report on City/County Cooperation was not given. Councilmember Derasary moved to pay the bills against the City of Moab in the amount of $331,901.06. Councilmember Ershadi seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0 aye, with Councilmembers Bailey, Knuteson-Boyd, Jones, Ershadi and Derasary voting aye. Mayor Sakrison adjourned the Regular Council Meeting at 8:50 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: David L. Sakrison Rachel E. Stenta Mayor City Recorder June 28, 2016 Page 6 of 6 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT REPORT ON CITY/COUNTY COOPERATION APPROVAL OF BILLS ADJOURNMENT