SOUTH JORDAN CITY

“COMBINED MEETING” OF THE CITY COUNCIL,

MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY, AND

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

June 15, 2010

 

Present:        Mayor Pro Tempore Leona Winger, Council Member Brian Butters, Council Member Kathie Johnson, Council Member Larry Short, Council Member Aleta Taylor, City Manager John Geilmann, City Attorney Rob Wall, Assistant City Manager Administrative Services Laurie Johnson, Assistant City Manager Municipal Services Gary Whatcott, Police Lieutenant Dan Starks, City Council Secretary MaryAnn Dean

 

Others:          Lorene Thompson, Greg Miller, Joan Brand, Lori Jencks, Ruth Anne Gores, Stephanie Jencks, Tiffany Jencks, Bruce and Ardith Newbold, Rulon Dutson, Steve Barnes, Mike Russell, Kody Workman, Jordan Hall, Brandon Olsen, Caden Bullock, Kelby Fox, Jake Russell, Chandler Ward, Jed Taylor

 

6:00 P.M.

REGULAR MEETING

 

I.          GENERAL BUSINESS

 

A.        Welcome and Roll Call

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger welcomed everyone present. She excused Mayor Money who will not be present at the meeting.

 

B.        Opening Ceremony

 

1.         Invocation

 

Council Member Taylor offered the invocation.

 

2.         Pledge of Allegiance

 

Alex Vicory, Youth Council Mayor, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

C.        Motion to Approve Amended Agenda Items, If Any

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger noted a change in order to the agenda. They will handle all of the RDA business together. After Item VII. D. 1. and D.2., they will handle the business for Item IX. C.1. and C.2., and then go back to Item IX. A.1 on the agenda.

 

D.        Minute Approval

 

1.         June 1, 2010 Work Session

 

2.         June 1, 2010 Regular Meeting

 

Council Member Butters made a correction to page 4 of the June 1, 2010 Regular Meeting minutes, indicating that they have not seen a reduction in force.

 

Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve the June 1, 2010 Work Session and June 1, 2010 Regular Meeting minutes, as amended. Council Member Butters seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

II.         AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS

 

A.        Youth Council Year End Review 2009-10

 

Youth Council Mayor Alex Vicory gave a review of the Youth Council activities and service for 2009-10. He thanked the City Council, Barbara Sulier, and other advisors for their support.

 

Barbara Sulier, Youth Council Advisor, indicated that Mr. Vicory is well received by his peers. He is going to Johns Hopkins in the fall, and intends on getting a law degree. As of next June, they will have trained over 300 youth on the Youth Council; one third of those youth have opted to serve more than 1 year. Only three students have served 4 years; 2 of those 3 have been Youth Council Mayors. That is the case with next year’s Youth Council Mayor Tiffany Jencks. The Youth Council is the cream of the crop. The service they instill in the youth will have a ripple effect beyond this City.

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger discussed the help the Youth Council provided at last years Constitution celebration. This year’s Constitution Day is set for September 16th, 2010.

 

B.        Oath of Office By New Youth Council Mayor “Tiffany Jencks”

 

Anna West, City Recorder, administered the Oath of Office to New Youth Council Mayor “Tiffany Jencks”.

 

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger recognized some scouts that were present (Troop number not identified).

 

C.        Introduction of New South Jordan Royalty: Miss South Jordan: Audrey Zeller, 1st Attendant: Chloe Hyde, 2nd Attendant: Portia Williams.

 

Special Events/Arts Coordinator Lori Edmunds introduced the new South Jordan Royalty, Miss South Jordan Audrey Zeller, Chloe Hyde, 1st Attendant (not present), and Portia Williams (2nd Attendant).

 

Miss South Jordan Audrey Zeller said she lives in Daybreak and her platform is preventing youth suicide. She would like to get the community, youth council, and school involved in her platform.

 

D.        Heritage Foundation Award for the Restoration of Aunt Mame’s, Samuel E. Holt Farmstead.

 

Parks and Recreation Director Don Tingey said last month the City received the Heritage Foundation Award for the rehabilitation project at Aunt Mame’s home. He reviewed the history of the property and rehabilitation project. He indicated that the award will go a long way in future grants and donations.

 

III.        COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORT           

 

A.        Senior’s Committee Update

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger indicated that there are two issues that need to be addressed relative to Senior Citizens; elderly abuse and financial exploitation.

 

Council Member Taylor gave an update on the Senior’s Committee. She discussed their upcoming summer banquet, and the salmon bake in Payson. She reviewed Seniors Idol that was held today. She also noted the breakfast scheduled for Friday, June 18th. There will be a harp soloist playing on June 22nd at noon. She introduced Joan Brand who is an active member of group.

 

Joan Brand said she was introduced to the Senior Citizen Center 2-2 ½ years ago. She said she has taken a painting class and showed some of her art work. She indicated that Marlene Crank is a great teacher. She said she has also done Ti Chi classes, as well ceramics. She said she has also been reacquainted with old friends at the center. She thanked the City for giving them these opportunities.

 

Council Member Taylor discussed the dance classes now available at the Senior Center.

 

Ms. Brand indicated that their building is very clean and the people are friendly.

 

 

Special Events/Arts Coordinator Lori Edmunds updated the City Council on the Country Fest activities.

 

IV.       CITIZEN COMMENT

 

None.

 

V.        SUMMARY ACTION CALENDAR

 

A.        Resolution R2010-25, Approving the Changes to the Employee Handbook, Sections 3, 4, and 6 and Adding a New Disclaimer, as Presented on June 15, 2010

 

Council Member Butters made a motion to approve the Summary Action Calendar. Council Member Short seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

VI.       SUMMARY ACTION ITEMS HELD OVER

 

None.

 

VII.      PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POTENTIAL LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEMS

 

A.1.     Public Hearing – Consideration of Ordinance 2010-08, Amending Sections 17.08 and 17.52.020 of the Zoning Ordinance to Allow Freestanding Banking Kiosk and Amending the Definition, Location, and Parameters of Vending Machines Within the Commercial Community Zone.

 

Community Development Director Shaw reviewed the background information on this item.

 

Council Member Johnson asked if there is a required distance between the kiosk and other banks? Director Shaw said the kiosks have to be at least 400 feet from other outdoor banking facilities. He said the kiosks will typically be approved in existing centers. He said the requirement is that it has to be on property 3 acres or more. He said the property will likely have one owner that will be coordinating the location of the kiosk.

 

Council Member Johnson asked how safe the kiosks will be? She asked if more security would be required, and if the structure is higher risk? Police Lieutenant Starks said they would need to look into the issue further. Council Member Johnson said it seems that it would be an easier target.

 

Director Shaw said they did get input from the police department on this issue. He noted that there is 24 hour video surveillance required.

 

Council Member Butters asked what effect, if any, would this have on a business such as Redbox? Director Shaw said it would be treated like a vending machine. He said they would have to be associated with a primary use; they would not be free standing.

 

It was noted that the kiosk would be an actual structure.

 

Greg Miller, representing Key Bank, said regarding security, they are doing a two camera setup for this location. They are also using the highest lighting standards. He said a crash pad will be installed in the kiosk so cars cannot move the kiosk off the foundation. There is 24/7 surveillance. Mr. Miller said they will take the same security measures as they do with ATM’s.

 

Council Member Short asked if the kiosks are in high risk areas, have they ever had to close any down? Mr. Miller said he is not aware of any. He said they are currently testing these facilities in Salt Lake, Denver, and Buffalo New York.

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger opened the public hearing. There were no comments. She closed the public hearing.

 

A.2.     Potential Action Item – (See VII. A.1.) Ordinance 2010-08

 

Council Member Taylor made a motion to approve Ordinance 2010-08. Council Member Short seconded the motion. Roll call vote. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

B.1.     Public Hearing – Consideration of Ordinance 2010-11, Amending Chapter 8.32 of the South Jordan Municipal Code Pertaining to “Project Cardiac React.”

 

Fire Chief Evans reviewed the background information on this item.

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger opened the public hearing. There were no comments. She closed the public hearing.

 

Council Member Johnson asked if this has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s office? City Attorney Wall said yes.

 

B.2.     Potential Action Item – (See VII. B.1.) Ordinance 2010-11

 

Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve Ordinance 2010-11. Council Member Taylor seconded the motion. Roll call vote. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

C.1.     Public Hearing – Consideration of Resolution R2010-24, Amending the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Budget For South Jordan City. The Appropriation Authority Shall Apply to the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010

 

ACM Johnson recognized the finance staff. She said they are weathering these tough times well. She recognized all of the department heads for their willingness to trim their budgets. Mayor Pro Tempore Winger said she is grateful that they have not had to cut employees. It was noted that the city’s sales tax revenue dropped 3 percent. ACM Johnson said the statewide point of sale is down 7.5 percent. There is a $591,000 shortfall in this year’s budget. She said staff worked with Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District (JVWCD) on negotiating a value on some tank capacity for the tank that is owned by JVWCD. That value came back to the city in the amount of $600,000. That fills in the gap for this year’s shortfall.

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger opened the public hearing. There were no comments. She closed the public hearing.

 

C.2.     Potential Action Item – (See VII. C.1.) R2010-24

 

Council Member Johnson made a motion to approve Resolution R2010-24. Council Member Taylor seconded the motion. Roll call vote. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

Council Member Short made a motion to recess the City Council meeting. Council Member Butters seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

Council Member Taylor made a motion to go into a Redevelopment Agency Meeting. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING

 

D.1.     Public Hearing – Consideration of Redevelopment Agency Resolution RDA 2010-03, Amending the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Budget For South Jordan Redevelopment Agency. The Appropriation Authority Shall Apply To The Year Ending June 30, 2010.

 

ACM Johnson said this budget reflects bringing in the actual tax increment.

 

Chairman Winger opened the public hearing. There were no comments. She closed the public hearing.

 

D. 2.    Potential Action Item – (See VII. D.1.) RDA 2010-03

 

Board Member Butters made a motion to approve Resolution RDA 2010-03. Board Member Taylor seconded the motion. Roll call vote. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

The Redevelopment Agency considered item IX. C.1. and C.2. at this time.

 

IX.       OTHER BUSINESS

 

C.1.     RDA Resolution RDA 2010-02, A Resolution Adopting A Final Budget for The South Jordan City Redevelopment Agency For The Fiscal Year 2010-11. (Public Hearing Held 6/1/2010).

 

ACM Johnson indicated that a public hearing has already been held on this issue. Staff is recommending approval of the Resolution.

 

            C.2.     Potential Action Item – (See IX. C.1.) RDA 2010-02

 

Board Member Taylor made a motion to approve Resolution RDA 2010-02. Board Member Johnson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Board Member Johnson made a motion to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency meeting, and go back into a City Council meeting. Board Member Butters seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

VIII.     PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POTENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION ITEMS

 

None.

 

IX.       OTHER BUSINESS

 

A.1.     Resolution R2010-23, Adopting A Final Budget And Making Appropriations For The Support Of South Jordan City For The Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2010 And Ending June 30, 2011 and Determining The Rate of Tax, and Levying Taxes Upon All Real and Personal Property Within South Jordan City, Utah, Made Taxable By Law For The Year 2010. (Public Hearing Held 6/1/2010).

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger reiterated that a public hearing was already held on this issue.

 

ACM Johnson reviewed some typographical errors found in the budget (Attachment A). The overall budget does not change.  

 

Council Member Butters made a motion to amend the budget, as presented by ACM Johnson. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

ACM Johnson reviewed how they get the certified tax rate. She said there was some property devaluation this year, but it was not as high as last year. Mayor Pro Tempore Winger said South Jordan did not raise taxes this year.

 

A.2.     Potential Action Item – (See IX. A.1.) R2010-23

 

Council Member Short made a motion to approve Resolution R2010-23. Council Member Johnson seconded the motion. Roll call vote. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

Council Member Taylor made a motion to recess the City Council meeting and go into a Municipal Building Authority meeting. Council Member Butters seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

MUNICIPAL BUILDING AUTHORITY MEETING

 

B.1.     MBA Resolution MBA 2010-01, Adopting A Final Budget For The Municipal Building Authority of South Jordan City For The Fiscal Year 2010-2011. (Public Hearing Held 6/1/2010).

 

ACM Johnson said this reflects the debt on one bond. There are no significant changes.  A public hearing was already held on this issue.

 

B.2.     Potential Action Item – (See IX. B.1.) MBA 2010-01

 

Board Member Taylor made a motion to approve Resolution MBA 2010-01. Board Member Butters seconded the motion. Roll call vote. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Board Member Johnson made a motion to adjourn the Municipal Building Authority meeting and go back into a City Council meeting. Board Member Short seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

Note – Items IX. C.1. and C.2. were handled earlier in the Redevelopment Agency Meeting.

 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

X.        INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND OTHER BUSINESS

 

A.        CALENDARING ITEMS

 

The City Council discussed Country Fest. They discussed the details of the parade, including when and where to meet. They also discussed the Diamond Rio Concert and the fireworks. The City Council is not expected to do the car show this year.

 

Council Member Taylor asked about the Planning Seminar. Director Shaw said that is currently scheduled for the City Council work session on August 3rd. The City Council discussed the meeting with Senator Stephens at City Hall on the 17th at 6:30 p.m.

 

ACM Whatcott said a public hearing will be held tomorrow night, June 16th, at Riverton City to discuss the extension of light rail from Daybreak to the Front Runner Station in Draper.

 

B.        COMMENTS FROM MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL   

 

Council Member Taylor asked about the fencing around the emergency gate located at The Villas at Sterling Village? ACM Whatcott indicated that it is the City’s responsibility but the road has to be redone first. There are still some compaction issues. Once the road is finished, the City will do landscaping in front and vinyl fencing around the property. There will be landscaping on each side of the roadway. Council Member Taylor said the concern is that motorcycles and 4 wheelers can get through. The residents don’t mind walking traffic, but they do not like the noisy traffic. ACM Whatcott said they can barricade the area. He noted that the City has no control over the abutting unfinished lots because they are privately owned.

 

Council Member Taylor discussed the recent grand opening of the Maverick on 11800 South 3600 West. She said Lynn Rasmussen that runs 129 Maverick Stores lives in South Jordan.

 

Council Member Butters invited everyone to attend The Secret Garden that begins Friday night.

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger indicated that she is the voting alternate for Mayor Money at the Council of Governments meetings.

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger encouraged the Chamber of Commerce to join with the state in their efforts to encourage students to go to college. She said a higher education is critical for students.

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Winger said staff will be addressing the maintenance of the property at 10400 South 1300 West (old South Jordan Elementary school). She said that property is less than South Jordan standards currently.

 

C.        CITY MANAGER BUSINESS

 

Police Lieutenant Starks indicated that Detective Craig Ellertson is retiring. He invited the City Council to a celebration in his honor. Mr. Ellertson will be coming back to work for the City in the future, part time. Council Member Johnson will be attending this event.

 

CM Geilmann said the City Council’s mid year visioning session is scheduled for Thursday, July 8th. They will follow the same format used in January. He thanked the City Council and staff for a great year. Mayor Pro Tempore Winger concurred that the City has the best City Manager and staff in the state.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Council Member Butters made a motion to adjourn. Council Member Taylor seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.

 

The June 15, 2010 City Council meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

 

This is a true and correct copy of the June 15, 2010 City Council meeting minutes, which were approved on July 6, 2010.

South Jordan City Recorder