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, May 20, 2021 commencing at 5:00 p.m.
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The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
1. Consent Calendar.
a. Consider approval of an award of bid to Stu Corp dba Stilson Brothers Construction for the Little Valley Pickleball Courts Resurfacing Project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The project includes resurfacing courts 13-24 in two colors at Little Valley Pickleball Courts. Staff recommends approval in the amount of $54,500.
b. Consider approval of an award of bid to Oshkosh Airport Products for the purchase of a new ARFF Truck at the airport.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: A public bid for the new ARFF (Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting) Truck occurred on March 31, 2021 where two bidders participated in the open bid. The lowest bid for the ARFF truck came to $774,004 and was submitted by Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC. The new ARFF truck will take approx. a year to build and deliver to the airport and is funded 100% by FAA AIP grant. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC in the amount of $774,004.
c. Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Automation 'N Controls for ongoing SCADA maintenance and upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Staff has been in the process of replacing and upgrading our SCADA system in the existing portions of the wastewater treatment plant. Keith Christiansen, with Automation N Controls has been helping with this project over the past few years. Staff recommends approval.
d. Consider approval of a Reimbursement Agreement between Moorland Park, LLC, M&S Cox Investments, LLC, and the City of St. George for the installation of storm drain pipe.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Currently there is an existing ditch located on the north side of property owned by M&S Cox and that extends through a portion of their new subdivision Reserve at River Hollow Phase 3. Moorland Park is developing on the north side of this existing ditch and proposing to pipe approximately 200 feet of the existing ditch. City has agreed to pay 60% of the cost to pipe the ditch, with Moorland and Cox each paying 20%. The total cost of the project is $192,002.00 with the City's cost participation of $115,201.20. Staff recommends approval.
e. Consider approval of an agreement between Moorland Park, LLC and the City of St. George to upgrade the proposed storm drain system for the Moorland Park subdivision phases 3-4.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This agreement is to reimburse Moorland Park to upsize storm drain piping and add new curb inlets for the Moorland Park phases 3-4 subdivision to convey irrigation water with storm water through the Moorland Park subdivision to the north side of the Seegmiller Pond. Conveying the irrigation water in the storm drain system will hopefully provide a more consistent water source for Seegmiller Pond. Staff recommends approval.
f. Consider approval of an Agreement to Purchase Real Property for a portion of Quarry Ridge Drive from Bryce Christensen Excavating, Inc.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This agreement is for purchasing .53 acres of property for the construction of Quarry Ridge Drive in the amount of $79,650. The agreement includes construction of Quarry Ridge Drive in the amount of $1,944,706.75. Staff recommends approval.
g. Consider approval of an Agreement to Purchase Real Property for a portion of Quarry Ridge Drive from Bryce Christensen and Fort Pierce Properties, LLC.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This agreement is for purchasing .33 acres of property for the construction of Quarry Ridge Drive in the amount of $48,900.00. Staff recommends approval.
h. Consider approval of an Agreement to Purchase Real Property for a portion of Quarry Ridge Drive from Bryce Jan Christensen to construct Quarry Ridge Drive.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This agreement is for purchasing .84 acres of property for the construction of Quarry Ridge Drive in the amount of $186,150.00 Staff recommends approval.
i. Consider approval of acceptance of deeded property (1.26 acres) from Property Reserve Inc. located at approximately 3210 East from Merrill Road to approximately 1000 South.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The property (Parcel 2 of Land Swap Exhibit) being deeded to St. George City from Property Reserve Inc. (PRI) is in exchange for City vacated property (Parcel 1). This action is part of a land swap with PRI and the Corp. of the Presiding Bishop of the Church (CPB) in order to locate the City right-of-way to the edge of the City boundary line in conjunction with the Boundary Line Adjustment that has been noticed to the public. Staff recommends approval.
j. Consider approval of acceptance of deeded property (0.18 acres) from the Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church located at approximately 3210 East from Merrill Road to approximately 1000 South.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The property (Parcel 3 of Land Swap Exhibit) being deeded to St. George City from the Corp. of the Presiding Bishop of the Church (CPB) is in exchange for City vacated property (Parcel 1). This action is part of a land swap with PRI and the Corp. of the Presiding Bishop of the Church (CPB) in order to locate the City right-of-way to the edge of the City boundary line in conjunction with the Boundary Line Adjustment that has been noticed to the public. Staff recommends approval.
k. Consider approval to vacate and deed a portion of property (1.44 acres) to Property Reserve Inc. located at approximately 3210 East from Merrill Road to approximately 1000 South.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The property (Parcel 1 of Land Swap Exhibit) being vacated and deeded to Property Reserve Inc. (PRI) is a platted roadway in the Washington Fields area located east of 3000 east near the St. George/Washington boundary line. This action is part of a land swap with PRI and the Corp. of the Presiding Bishop of the Church (CPB) in order to locate the City right-of-way to the edge of the City boundary line in conjunction with the Boundary Line Adjustment that has been noticed to the public. Staff recommends approval.
l. Consider approval to provide a utility easement to Washington City located near Merrill Road and 3210 East.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: One of the purposes of the 'land swap' between St. George and Property Reserve Inc/Corp. of the Presiding Bishop of the Church is to provide a utility corridor along the boundary of St. George and Washington City. This utility easement to Washington City provides the legal documents necessary to allow for those utilities coming from Washington. Staff recommends approval subject to review by the Legal Department.
m. Consider approval of a SASO Operating and Lease Agreement with Detail Aircraft Cleaning, LLC at the Airport.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Detail Aircraft Cleaning (Nathan Hawkinson) will be providing aircraft maintenance at the airport under a sub-lease with Above View (Airport FBO). As such, Mr. Hawkinson is requesting a SASO agreement with the City. Staff recommends approval.
n. Consider approval of a new Hangar Lease with Steve Kyriopoulos on Lots 57L and 56K at the Airport.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The existing hangar on lots 57L and 56K was sold by the owner (Brett Broadhead) to Steve Kyriopoulos. As such, Mr. Kyriopoulos is requesting a new hangar lease with the City on these lots. Staff recommends approval.
o. Consider sponsorship of the Josh Wilson Fundraiser event organized by Keller Williams Realty at Bloomington Park on Saturday, June 19, 2021.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Fundraising event with carnival games and a fun run to benefit Detective Josh Wilson, at Bloomington Park on Saturday, June 19, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The sponsorship request includes 1) Fee waiver for the Park Reservation Fee ($100), 2) Fee waiver for the Special Event Permit Fee ($75), 3) Fee waiver for the Sub-License Fees ($5 each vendor), and 4) Waive insurance for special event permit applicant - insurance will still be required for bounce house operator. Staff recommends approval with the conditions that a special event application and certificate of insurance are approved for the bounce house operator.
p. Consider sponsorship of the International Day of Yoga event for Intermountain LiVE Well Center and Dixie State University on June 21, 2021.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: With the assistance of their community partners, The Intermountain LiVE Well Center organizes an annual event. This year they will offer a free yoga class to help promote active living for the community, at Vernon Worthen Park on Monday, June 21, 2021, from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The sponsorship request includes: 1) Fee waiver for the park reservation fee ($50), 2) Fee waiver for the Special Event Permit Fee ($75). Staff recommends approval with the conditions that a special event application and certificate of insurance are approved.
q. Consider approval of a copyright license agreement with World Triathlon Corporation and Washington County for the use of their logo for the Ironman sculpture.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: World Triathlon Corporation has asked the City to enter into a copyright license agreement to formalize the authority for the City to use their logo for the sculpture located in the city's roundabout. The agreement requires the city to maintain the sculpture and to display it for 3 years. It also gives World Triathlon the right to purchase the sculpture from the city for the actual purchase price. Staff recommends approval.
2. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the prohibited use of ignition sources/fireworks map.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Each year the City is required to identify areas of the City which are a fire hazard, identify those areas on a map and have the Council approve the area for restricting fireworks and other ignition sources from being used in those areas. Additionally, the map details parks approved for personal firework use. Staff recommends approval.
3. Consider approval of a Landmark Designation to be known as Thomas Cottam Home located at 464 East 500 South. Case No. 2021-HPC-002.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Thomas P Cottam home was built in 1920. Thomas P Cottam was a key member of the St. George community and civic leader. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
4. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Desert Color Planned Development zone to approve elevations in the Sage Haven neighborhood to be known as Sage Haven Visionary on approximately 18.06 acres generally located at east of I-15 and south of Southern Parkway and south of Auburn Hills. Case No. 2021-ZCA-033
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Earlier this year, The City Council approved Sage Haven which is located directly south of Auburn Hills in desert Color. All multi-family buildings received approval with the exception of one builder. This application is for the approval of those remaining buildings. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
5. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Vive Adolescent Care Planned Development Commercial (PD-C) zone to add two (2) uses to the allowed use list; the property is located on approximately 1.04 acres at 120 West 1470 South. Case No 2021-ZCA-037.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is a zone change amendment (ZCA) request to add 'Psychiatric Adolescent Specialty Hospital' and 'Outpatient Treatment' to the previously approved 'use list' for the Vive Adolescent Care facility. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
6. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Twin Lakes/Gateway Commons Planned Development Commercial (PD-C) zone to allow for new commercial building site to be known as Garage Doors Only on approximately 1.1 acres located on the northwest corner of East Gateway Drive and Cottonwood Springs Road. Case No 2021-ZCA-034.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is for a zone change amendment. The underlying general plan is COM (Commercial). Planning Commission recommended approval of the application. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
7. Consider approval of an ordinance changing the general plan from FP (Flood Plain), MDR (Medium Density Residential) and COM (Commercial) to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on approximately 12.00 acres located at 2800 South River Road known as Horseman Center. Case No. 2021-GPA-007.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is a general plan amendment to change from the current MDR (Medium Density Residential) and COM (Commercial) to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) to allow for a commercial development site. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
8. Consider approval of an ordinance changing the general plan from COM (Commercial) to HDR (High Density Residential) on approximately 8.7 acres located at approximately 2400 South Pioneer Road known as St. George Pioneer Crossing. Case No. 2021-GPA-006
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The applicant is asking that the land use designation on the property be changed to High Density Residential. This would allow the property owner to pursue a zone change to a high density, multi-family residential zone. If this general plan amendment is approved, a zone change would be required for a multi-family development. The Planning Commission recommended denial.
9. Consider approval of a zoning regulation amendment to amend the definition of small animals and amend the uses table in the PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone. Case No. 2021-ZRA-004.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The City has received an application for the approval of an animal shelter site. During review of that application staff noticed there were portions of the city code that needed to be amended. These amendments included amending the definition of small animals and amending the approved uses in the PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone. Current city code prohibits any small animal larger than fifteen pounds in many of the city zones. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
10. Consider approval of the preliminary plat for High Point at The Ledges Phases 1-4, an 82-lot residential subdivision located in the Ledges development north and east of the intersection of Canyon Tree Drive and Ledges Parkway.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This proposed subdivision is located in the Ledges development north and east of the intersection of Canyon Tree Drive and Ledges Parkway. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
11. Consider approval of the preliminary plat for Yellow Knolls at The Ledges Phases 1-4, an 85-lot residential subdivision located within the Ledges development north and east of the intersection of Canyon Tree Drive and Pocket Mesa Drive.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This proposed subdivision is located within the Ledges development north and east of the intersection of Canyon Tree Drive and Pocket Mesa Drive. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
12. Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.
13. Reports from Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Manager.
14. 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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Annette Hansen, Deputy City Recorder Date
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