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Thursday, August 6,2020
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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 at the St. George City Offices located at 175 East 200 North, St. George, Utah, on Thursday, August 6, 2020 commencing at 5:00 p.m.

 

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Instructions for participation will be given at the onset of the meeting. 

 

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

 

Call to Order                                                                                                 

Invocation

Flag Salute

 

1.            Comments from the public.

 

The Open Comment Period provides an opportunity to address the Mayor and City Council regarding concerns or ideas on any topic.  To be considerate of everyone at this meeting, public comment will be limited to three minutes per person.  Participants are to state their names for the record.  Comments, which cannot be made within these limits, should be submitted in writing to the City Recorder at christina.fernandez@sgcity.org.

 

The Mayor and City Council encourage civil discourse for everyone who participates in the meeting.

 

Comments pertaining to an agenda item that includes a public hearing or public input should be given as that item is being discussed during the meeting.

 

 

2.            Consent Calendar.

a.    Consider approval to award bid to Interstate Rock Products for Chip Seal Aggregate.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  Chip seal is a lower cost surface treatment that preserves pavement. The City uses a 1/4" basalt chip that reduces the vibration for bicyclists and stays darker so striping is more visible. The chip seal oil seals the pavement surface and cracks, further increasing the longevity of the pavement.  This was a formal bid and one (1) bid was received.  Staff recommends approval in the amount of $141,250.

 

b.    Consider approval to award bid to Feller Enterprises for the 3000 east and 1450 south intersection improvements project.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This project is for the widening of the intersection at 3000 East and 1450 South.  This was a formal bid and three (3) bids were received.  Staff recommends approval in the amount of $147,224.

 

c.    Consider approval to award bid to Progressive Contracting for the 700 South and 200 East Traffic Signal project.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  For the installation of a traffic signal at 700 South and 200 East.  This was a formal bid and two (2) bids were received.  Staff recommends approval in the amount of $142,814.

 

d.    Consider award of the St. George Regional Water Reclamation Facility 2020 Expansion Project to Sletten Construction Company.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  Bids for the SGRWRF 2020 Expansion Project were received from three pre-qualified contractors.  Sletten Construction Company was the low bidder with a price of $36,630,550.  The other bids ranged from about $40M to $48.6M.  The City has secured a bond for the project and is in a position to award the bid.  Staff recommends approval.

 

e.    Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Bowen, Collins, & Associates for construction related engineering services of the St. George Regional Water Reclamation Facility 2020 Expansion Project.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This Professional Services Agreement (PSA) is for the construction related engineering services of the SGRWRF 2020 Expansion Project.  Construction of this project includes retrofitting the existing oxidation ditches with diffused air bubblers, construction of a blower facility, and construction of two final clarifiers.  It is anticipated that construction of this project will take three (3) years.  Staff recommends approval.

 

f.     Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Alliance Consulting for the Virgin River South Trail Project.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This trail will extend north along the east side of the Virgin River from the existing trail at Bloomington Park to just past I-15 where it will connect to the existing trail.  Staff recommends approval.

 

g.    Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with McFarland-Johnson, Inc. for the Airport Master Plan.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The City received the AIP 34 Grant from the FAA for the Master Plan at the airport. This agreement is for professional services from the McFarland-Johnson consulting firm which has the necessary expertise and knowledge for master planning airport areas and facilities. This agreement is for $990,192.65 and will be paid 100% by the AIP-34 Grant.  Staff recommends approval.

 

h.    Consider approval of a Cooperative Agreement with UDOT for the Bluff Street Pedestrian Tunnel.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The proposed Bluff Street Pedestrian Tunnel is located directly south of the Bluff Street intersection at Main Street and will provide an underground connection between the existing trails on each side of Bluff Street. The project is budgeted for $2,100,000 with UDOT and the City splitting the costs 50/50.  The City’s portion will be paid through the Transportation Improvement Fund. Staff recommends approval

 

i.     Consider approval of a new Hangar Lease with 53 Golf, LLC on Lot 53G at the Airport.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The hangar on lot 53G has been sold by the previous owner to 53 Golf, LLC (Josh Morales). As such, Mr. Morales is requesting a new hangar lease with the City on this location.  Staff recommends approval.

 

j.     Consider approval of a Grant Agreement with the FTA (UT-2020-011-00).

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  A grant agreement has been prepared and finalized with the FTA for reimbursement of transit operations and a bus replacement. The total amount in the agreement is $1,748,028 and is broken down as follows:  Operations from approx. Sept 2019 to Jan 2020 for a reimbursement amount of $399,014 (50/50 local match is $399,014, already expended), and Bus Replacement reimbursement amount of $807,500 (85/15 local match of $142,500 to be reimbursed after purchase of bus).  Staff recommends approval.

 

k.    Consider approval of a Grant Agreement with the FTA (UT-2020-013-00).

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This grant agreement consists of funds from the federal CARES Act. The grant agreement includes funds for operations ($2,900,710) and capital purchases ($360,000 for bus camera replacements, electric bus charging station, and two paratransit vans replacements and associated ADA up-fit equipment). This grant is 100% funded through the CARES Act funds with no local match.  Staff recommends approval.

 

 

 

 

l.     Consider approval of the Agreement to Purchase Real Property to purchase a total of 1.9 acres located at 116 West, 148 West, and 176 West St. George Boulevard. 

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The City intends to purchase a total of 1.9 acres located at 116 West, 148 West, and 176 West St. George Boulevard for $2,700,000.  The parcels are adjacent to property currently owned by the City and will be included in future downtown redevelopment activities.  Staff recommends approval.

 

m.  Consider approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham, Inc., for Community Reinvestment, Tax Increment and Economic Development Consulting services for the Tech Ridge Community Reinvestment Project Area.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This Professional Services Agreement (PSA) is to assist in evaluating and creating a Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) for the Tech Ridge Development. The process includes completing a preliminary tax increment analysis and economic forecast, coordinating the development of a project area plan and budget, and negotiating with other taxing entities for participation in the CRA. It is anticipated this process will take 4-6 months.  Staff recommends approval.

 

n.    Consider approval of the minutes from the meetings held on May 28, 2020; June 18, 2020; July 9, 2020 (regular and work meetings); and July 16, 2020.

 

3.            Public hearing and consider approval of the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application and interlocal agreement.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The Police Department has submitted a grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the 2020 Byrne Memorial JAG program.  The $18,704 grant award will be used to purchase compact mobile equipment assigned to motor officers for active shooter response and for training funds.  JAG funds will be used to fund training opportunities needed for officers.  Staff recommends approval.

 

4.            Public Hearing and consideration of an amended final subdivision plat for Pine View Commercial Center Subdivision 3rd Amended by vacating Lots 10 and 11 and their associated easements.  These lots will be added to Lot 2 of Mill Creek Commercial Center 3rd Amended and Extended.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This request is to vacate Lots 10 & 11 from the Pine View Commercial Center Subdivision 3rd Amended subdivision plat.  These Lots will be added to the southwest corner of Lot 2, Mill Creek Commercial Center 3rd Amended and Extended subdivision plat.  This is to expand parking at Costco; This is located at the northeast corner of the intersection at 2860 East Street and Panther Way; zoning is C-3.  The Joint Utility Commission recommended approval.

 

 

 

 

5.            Public Hearing and consideration of an amended final subdivision plat for Mill Creek Commercial Center 3rd Amended and Extended by vacating public utility easements at the southwest corner of Lot 2 and by adding Lots 10 & 11 of  Pine View Commercial Center Subdivision 3rd Amended to Lot 2 of said Mill Creek Commercial Center plat.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This request is to vacate public utility easements at the southwest corner of Lot 2, Mill Creek Commercial Center 3rd Amended and Extended and to add Lots 10 & 11 from the Pine View Commercial Center Subdivision 3rd Amended into Lot 2.  This is to expand parking at Costco, located at 835 North 3050 East Street; zoning is C-3.  The Joint Utility Commission recommended approval.

 

6.            Consider an appeal of a decision of the Shade Tree Board to deny the removal of trees on St. George Boulevard that are protected by ordinance.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  JMI has requested approval to remove shade trees at 275 East St. George Boulevard at the old "Spectrum" newspaper location.  These trees are protected by ordinance.  JMI appeared before the Shade Tree Commission in June to seek approval to remove the trees and replace them with a different species for visibility.  The Shade Tree Board voted unanimously to deny the removal. 

 

7.            Consider approval of an ordinance to revise portions of Title 10 of the St. George City Code as it relates to parking and setbacks in the PD-C (Planned Development Commercial), PD-MU (Planned Development Mixed Use), and C-4 Zones.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  There are inconsistencies with the parking and setback standards in the PD-C, PD-MU, and C-4 Zones in the Central Business District. This application is intended to make the necessary changes to make all three Zones consistent.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

8.            Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from C-4 to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on property located on the north-east corner of Tabernacle and 100 East.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The County has been in their current building for many years and is now proposing a zone change amendment to facilitate construction of a new building. The building will be placed on the north-east corner of Tabernacle and 100 East.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

9.            Consider approval of an ordinance amending the general plan from GC (Golf Course) to LDR (Low Density Residential) on approximately 0.58 acres located on the south side of Bloomington Drive East at approximately 2800 South.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The subject property is located between existing homes along Bloomington Drive East adjacent to the Bloomington Country Club Golf Course.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

 

10.        Consider approval of a preliminary plat for Desert Reserve Phase 2, a 6-lot residential subdivision located on the south side of Desert Canyons Parkway at approximately Desert Canyons Parkway and 4000 East.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This preliminary plat is located on the south side of Desert Canyons Parkway at approximately Desert Canyons Parkway and 4000 East.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.

 

11.        Consider approval of an ordinance amending Title 9, Chapter 14.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  This amendment brings the Stormwater Ordinance into compliance with a recent update to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) permit to the city. The significant change is the requirement that new development retain stormwater runoff on-site or use other methods to reduce pollution from runoff. To assist developers with the new regulation, DEQ created "A Guide to Low Impact Development within Utah."  St. George, Ivins, Santa Clara and Washington have collectively developed a manual to facilitate compliance for developers. These manuals can be viewed at https://bit.ly/39FX19r and are referenced in the ordinance revision.  Staff recommends approval.

 

12.        Consider approval of a transfer of property at City View project back to the developer.

 

BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION:  The strip of property between the south apartment building and Green Gate originally was to be a pedestrian paseo.   With the renovation of the Main Street Alley, this area is no longer needed as city property.   This will place it on tax rolls and relieve the City from maintenance.  Staff recommends approval.

 

13.        Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.

 

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

 

15.        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.

 

 

 

 

________________________________              ______________________________

Christina Fernandez, City Recorder                    Date

 

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