City Council Meeting Agenda

Thursday, June 20,2019
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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE,

WASHINGTON COUNTY, UTAH

 

Public Notice

 

Public notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of St. George, Washington County, Utah, will hold a regular meeting in the City Council Chambers, 175 East 200 North, St. George, Utah, on Thursday, June 20, 2019 commencing at 5:00 p.m.

 

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

 

Call to Order                                                                                                           

Invocation

Flag Salute

 

1.            Consent Calendar.

 

a.    Consider award of bid to Open Systems International (OSI) for the SCADA System Upgrade.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This request is for the replacement of 30-year old supervisory control system for the electric utility.  The upgrade will allow the City to meet its obligation to stay current in the industry for its customers.  This is a sole source contract.  This is purchase is pending the 2020 Budget approval.  Staff recommends approval.

 

b.    Consider award of a bid for the construction of the Gunlock Water Treatment Plant.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  Bids were opened for the Gunlock Water Treatment Plant project.  There were 8 contractors that pre-qualified to bid on the project.  We were made aware of three that decided to not bid the project.  Only three bids were received for the project.  The apparent low bidder was Vancon Construction.  Staff recommends awarding the bid for the Gunlock Water Treatment Plant to Vancon Construction in the amount of $11,581,555.

 

c.    Consider approval of an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the construction management of the Gunlock Water Treatment Plant.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The City has entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc for the design of the Gunlock Water Treatment Plant.  The design of the plant is completed and the project has bid.  This amendment to the Professional Services Agreement modifies the Scope of Work to include all construction management related services.  The project is anticipated to begin construction in July and has an 18-month construction period.  The fees associated with the additional Scope of Work are in line with ASCE standards.  Staff recommends approval.

 

d.    Consider approval to implement day time watering restrictions for those that irrigate with culinary water.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  With rising summer temperatures, less water is lost to evaporation when irrigation is done during the cooler night hours.  Customers irrigating with culinary water should water between 8:00 pm and 8:00 am.  If possible please avoid irrigating between 4:00 am - 6:00 am to help reduce the daily peak demand on the water system. Staff recommends approval.

 

e.    Consider approval of a request for sponsorship of the Summer Solstice Yoga event at Vernon Worthen Park on Friday, June 21, 2019.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The purpose of the event is to offer free yoga classes for all ages and abilities, in awareness of International Yoga Day.  This event will include three (3) classes with amplified music and vendors.  The event is currently sponsored by Southern Utah Yoga Fest, Sun Rock, Intermountain Health Care and Dixie State.   The request for city sponsorship would include a waiver of the park reservation fee and special event permit application fee.  Staff recommends approval.

 

f.     Consider approval of the proposed new hangar lease with Marvel Hangar LLC on Lot 1H & 1G.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This is a new hangar lease with Josh Morales' (aka JAV) company Marvel Hangar LLC on lots 1H and 1G. JAV will be having a new hangar built on these lots.  Staff recommends approval.

 

g.    Consider approval of the proposed new hangar lease with First West Aviation on Lot 1C.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This is a new hangar lease with First West Aviation on lot 1C. The hangar still needs to be constructed along with some onsite improvements including a driveway and parking area directly south of the FBO.

 

h.    Consider approval of the minutes from the meetings held on June 6, 2019 and June 13, 2019.

 

2.            Public hearing and consideration of a resolution to review and approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: We have completed 11 months of Fiscal Year 2018-19 and City departments have reviewed their budgets and requested final adjustments projected through the remainder of this fiscal year.  Staff recommends approval.

 

3.            Public hearing to receive citizen input and consideration of a resolution to formally adopt the Final Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The Preliminary Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget was presented May 2, 2019 and has been available on the City's website and at the City Recorder's Office.  State Law requires the City to have at least one public hearing to receive citizen input and a public hearing was held June 6, 2019, therefore this will be the second public hearing. The City Council also had two open work meetings to review the Preliminary budget and discuss changes thereto.  Tonight’s meeting will also include approval of amendments to the Preliminary budget which will be incorporated in the Final Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget.  Staff recommends approval.

 

 

 

 

 

4.            Take public comment regarding the sale of a significant parcel of real property by the City.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  Per City Ordinances 1-13-1, etc. seq., conduct a meeting for public comment on the City sale of a significant parcel of real property with an estimated fair market value over $500,000. The property is located at approximately 120 East and Crosby Way, Parcel No. SG-COF-1-4-A-ERD.

 

5.            Consider approval of an agreement for the sale of a significant parcel of real property located at approximately 120 East and Crosby Way.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Consider approval of the sale of a significant parcel of City-owned real property located at approximately 120 East and Crosby Way, Parcel No. SG-COF-1-4-A-ERD.  Staff recommends approval.

 

6.            Consider approval of funding for various non-profit organizations that further the national objectives of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  CDBG funds are to be allocated in accordance with national objectives and must satisfy goals established in the City's approved Consolidated Plan (ConPlan).  The proposed subrecipients meet the national objective(s) of serving low to moderate income (LMI) individuals and the established goals of the City's ConPlan.  Staff recommends approval.

 

7.            Consider approval of an ordinance amending and adopting certain fees for various services and recreational activities.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This request is to approve an ordinance amending and adopting certain fees for various services and recreational activities.  Staff recommends approval.

 

8.            Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from PD-R (Planned Development Residential) to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) to be used for RV Storage on approximately 6.0 acres generally located at 415 South Dixie Drive.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The applicant is requesting to amend the existing PD-C and extend to the rear property.  In addition, they are requesting a site plan review for the rear and a portion of the front property.  The applicant would like to add 39 additional RV storage areas on the front parcel and add approximately 152 RV storage spaces to the rear parcel.  The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions.

 

9.            Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Desert Vista at Desert Canyon Revised master plan from R-1-10 (Single-Family Residential, minimum lot size 10,000 square feet) to PD-R (Planned Development Residential) on approximately 35.66 acres located south of the Southern Parkway and west of Desert Canyons Parkway.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The zone change request will be replacing the existing R-1-10 zone with a PD-R zone.  This PD zone will be the equivalent to a PD-7 zone, which is unique in their master plan.  The density will be approximately 3.2 units per acre and will not increase the overall limit of 6,317 units for the Desert Canyon master plan. Each unit will be single level and they will be separated by 10’.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

10.        Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from R-1-10 (Single Family Residential 10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size) and A-20 (Agricultural 20 acres minimum lot size) to RE-12.5 (Residential Estate 12,500 sq. ft. minimum lot size) on approximately 1.78 acres generally located west of 2580 East Street in the Springs Estates.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The applicant is seeking to rezone this piece of land to RE-12.5 to expand the “Springs” residential subdivision.  This site is surrounded by RE-12.5 zoning to the east, south, and part of the west.  It also has R-1-10 zoning to the north and part of the west.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

11.        Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from C-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Highway Commercial) for the Commerce Point commercial center generally located at the intersection of Bluff Street and Black Ridge Drive on approximately 3.57 acres.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This zone change will ‘clean-up’ the area and avoid “split zoning” from occurring in the ‘Commerce Point’ commercial center.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

12.        Consider purchase of City property located east of lot 32 at Whisper Ridge Phase 4 in order to convey hillside drainage through said lot to Fandango Circle.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  Historically runoff from the west side of the Black Hill has drained onto this property.  The owner of the property is in the process of building a house and would like to buy City land in order to convey hillside runoff.   The owner is proposing to purchase the land at $1.50 a square foot for a total of $2,544.00 (1,696 square feet).  This approval would be subject to legal review of the purchase and sale agreement.  Staff recommends approval.

 

13.        Consider approval of an amended final subdivision plat for Block 8, 1948 Addition to Worthen Subdivision by merging a portion of Lots 1 and 2 and all of Lots 3 and 4 of Block 8, together into one Lot.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This request is to consider an amended final subdivision plat that is located west of 250 West Street between 900 South Street and 950 South Street.  The purpose of this amendment is to merge a portion of Lots 1 and 2 and all of Lots 3 and 4 of Block 8, 1948 Addition to Worthen Subdivision together into one Lot; zoning is C-2.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

14.        Consider approval of a final subdivision plat for Sun River Commons Phase 3.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This request is to consider the final subdivision plat for Sun River Commons Phase 3, a 1-lot commercial subdivision located in the northeast corner of the intersection at Sun River Parkway and Pioneer Road; zoning is PD-C.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

15.        Consider approval of a final subdivision plat for Aspen Estates Phase 9.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This request is to consider a final subdivision plat for Aspen Estates Phase 9, a 7-lot residential subdivision located at 2930 South Street and 3330 East Street; zoning is R-1-8.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

 

16.        Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Auburn Hills Phase 2.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This preliminary plat is for Auburn Hills Phase 2, a 59 -lot residential subdivision located west of Southern Parkway and south of Lagoon Parkway; zoning is PD-R TNZ Residential (Planned Development Traditional Neighborhood Zone).  This is in Desert Color and will be a combination of single and multifamily homes.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

17.        Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Legacy Village.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This preliminary plat is for Legacy Village, a 1-lot commercial subdivision located southwest on Dixie Drive, south of Canyon View Drive; zoning is PD-C (Planned Development Commercial).  This lot is proposed to be developed as an independent living, assisted living, and memory care facility.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

18.        Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Tonaquint Cove Phase 2-4.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This preliminary plat is for Tonaquint Cove Phase 2-4, a 50-lot residential subdivision located south of Curly Hollow Drive and south of the existing Tonaquint Cove Phase 1; zoning is R-1-10 (Single-Family Residential 10,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size).  The area not marked as a lot in Phase 3 will be dedicated to the City at a future date as Open Space.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

19.        Consider approval of a resolution naming Brian Jeppson as the alternate representative for UAMPS.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  James Van Fleet is currently the alternative representative; however, he has recently resigned his position within the Energy Services Department.  The City wishes to maintain Laurie Mangum as the as the representative and to name Brian Jeppson as the alternate representative.  Staff recommends approval.

 

20.        Consider approval of an ordinance prohibiting the use of fireworks in restricted areas.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  Under state law, the city council is authorized to prohibit the use of fireworks in areas the fire chief determines there are hazardous environmental conditions which necessitate the restriction of the use of fireworks to prevent fires.

 

21.        Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.

 

22.        Reports from Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Manager.

 

23.        Request a closed session to discuss litigation, property acquisition or sale or the character and professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual.

 

 

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Christina Fernandez, City Recorder                     Date

 

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