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 at the St. George City Offices located at 175 East 200 North, St. George, Utah, on Thursday, November 18, 2021 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 approval of an award of bid to Progressive Contracting, Inc. for the Fish Rock Park project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Construction bids were opened on November 2, 2021 for construction of the Fish Rock Neighborhood Park (21-091). The project includes a Ledges neighborhood style restroom building, 36' pavilion, four pickleball courts, small playground, off street parking, chat gravel trails, sidewalks, large open turf area, and landscaped areas with associated irrigation system. See attached concept plan and utility plan for park layout. The City received three (3) bids on the park and the low bid is from Progressive Contracting, Inc. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Progressive Contracting in the amount of $1,160,911.70.
b. Consider approval of an agreement for the conveyance of property for Mall Drive on Parcel SG-5-2-28-4381.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is a parcel of property needed to widen Mall Drive on the south side of the road just east of Maverik. Staff recommends approval.
c. Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Landmark Testing and Engineering for the geotechnical investigation, construction materials testing, and special inspections services for the Bloomington Hills Irrigation Tank.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This Professional Services Agreement is for the geotechnical investigation, materials testing, and special inspection services for the Bloomington Hills Irrigation Tank. The irrigation tank will be constructed near the existing Bloomington Hills upper culinary water tank and will replace the existing smaller irrigation steel tank. Staff recommends approval of the agreement in the amount of $10,828.
d. Consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with MRW Design Associates, Inc. for architecture and design services on the St. George Golf Clubhouse remodel.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: MRW Architects have done a great job on the Red Hills Clubhouse and remodel at Southgate Golf Club and city staff is recommending that we use the same architects for the remodel of the St. George Golf Clubhouse. The new clubhouse will not only improve aesthetics, but increase usable square footage, provide for a larger concession space and improve safety. Staff recommends approval of the agreement in the amount of $40,000.
e. Consider approval of an Airport Rescue Grant for St. George Regional Airport.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Airport Rescue Grant is to be used to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Funding can be used for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, combating the spread of pathogens at the airport, and debt service payments. Staff recommends approval.
f. Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of St. George and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Denver Field Division for an extension of the lease of office space in the Drug Task Force office.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is an extension for one (1) year of a lease of office space in the Drug Task Force office to the Drug Enforcement Agency. The terms will be the same as before, $6,576 for the twelve (12) months beginning October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022.
g. Consider approval of a request for fee reductions for the Menorah Lighting Celebration in Town Square organized by Chabad Lubavitch of Utah, from November 25, 2021 through January 3, 2022.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Menorah will be displayed on the east side of the tower at Town Square on November 25, 2021, then on Sunday, November 28, 2021, they will hold the Menorah Lighting Ceremony with speakers, food, music, and candy for the children. The Menorah will then be moved to the south side of the tower where it will remain for the lighting of candles each night through January 3, 2022. The sponsorship request includes: 1) Fee reduction to $75 flat for special event permit ($75/day); 2) Fee reduction to $300 flat for park reservation ($150/hr); 3) Firetruck parked on Main Street for the candy drop; and 4) Access to electricity to run the sound system and keep bulbs lit. Staff recommends approval with the condition that a special event permit application is approved.
h. Consider approval of the minutes from the meetings held on October 21, 2021; October 28, 2021; November 4, 2021 (work meeting); and November 4, 2021 (regular meeting).
2. Public hearing and approval of an amendment to the Program Year 2021 (Fiscal Year 2022) Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The 2021 AAP was approved by the Council on 06/03/2021. This is an amendment to that plan to remove projects that will not be pursued during this program year and to identify projects that can be pursued. Sections AP-15, AP-20, and AP-38 are the amended sections of the plan. Staff recommends approval.
3. Public hearing and consideration of a roadway and public utility and drainage easement vacation for 910 East Circle and a portion of Factory Circle which are located in the Fort Pierce Business Park. Also consider approval of the roadway dedication plat for Fort Pierce Area '6' Street Dedication plat, both of which are depicted and shown on the plat map.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This request is to consider a petition to vacate 910 East Circle and a portion of Factory Circle, along with their associated public utility and drainage easements, both located in the Fort Pierce Business Park and evidenced by the Fort Pierce area '2' Street Dedications, on file in the Office of the Recorder, Washington County, as Doc. No. 20080004930. The purpose of this petition is because of new roadway alignments being proposed on the roadway dedication plat for Fort Pierce Area '6' Street Dedication. Zoning is M-1. The Joint Utilities Commission recommended approval.
4. Consider approval of a petition to designate a local landmark site for the Junius and Margaret Ann Barton Home on approximately 0.12 acres located at 179 West 200 North Street to be known as the Junius and Margaret Ann Barton Home. Case No. 2021-HPC-008
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is a petition to designate a local landmark site for the Frederick Blake Home. The Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval.
5. Consider approval of a hillside development permit to allow disturbance of areas in the 20-30%, 30-40% and 40% and above slope areas on approximately 16.47 acres generally located at the northwest corner of Blackridge Drive and 250 West Street to be known as Black Ridge Hotel. 2021-HS-008
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is a hillside development permit for the purpose of constructing a new hotel at this location. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
6. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Blackridge Commercial Center PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone to change the zone from R-1-10 (Single Family Residential) to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone on approximately 1.02 acres, and to amend the PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone on approximately 17.03 acres for the purpose of constructing a new hotel generally located on the northwest corner of Blackridge Drive and 250 West Street to be known as St. George Hotel Commercial Project. Case No. 2021-ZCA-078
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is for a new 146-room hotel. The underlying general plan is COM (Commercial), MDR (Medium Density Residential), and OS (Open Space). The Planning Commission recommended approval.
7. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Tonaquint Center PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone for an office building to be known as Onset Financial Building on approximately 3.11 acres located at southeast corner of Dixie Drive and Silicon Way. Case No. 2021-ZCA-079
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is for an office building for Onset Financial. The underlying general plan is COM (Commercial). The Planning Commission recommended approval.
8. Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zoning from R-1-10 (Residential, Single Family, 10,000 sq ft minimum lot size) to R-1-8 (Residential, Single Family, 8,000 sq ft minimum lot size) on approximately 35.65 acres located approximately 1,200 feet southwest of Gap Canyon Parkway to be known as Divario Planning Area 4. Case No. 2021-ZC-077
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The underlying general plan is LDR (Low Density Residential) with adjacent zoning of R-1-10 (Residential, Single Family, 10,000 sq ft minimum lot size) and unincorporated county to the west and south. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
9. Consider approval of the preliminary plat for Velino Crossing at Divario (PA-5), a 67-lot residential subdivision located along the extension of Divario Canyon Drive south of the future intersection of Divario Canyon Drive and Alienta Drive within the Divario development.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is the preliminary plat for Velino Crossing at Divario (PA-5), a 67-lot residential subdivision located along the extension of Divario Canyon Drive south of the future intersection of Divario Canyon Drive and Alienta Drive within the Divario development. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
10. Consider approval of the preliminary plat for Rim Rock Commercial Center Office Condominium, a 3-lot commercial subdivision located at 234 South 1470 East.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is the preliminary plat for Rim Rock Commercial Center Office Condominium, a 3-lot commercial subdivision located at 234 South 1470 East. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
11. Consider approval of the preliminary plat for River Crossing phase 1, an 8-lot subdivision located at the southeast intersection of 1450 South and River Road.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is the preliminary plat for River Crossing phase 1, an 8-lot subdivision located at the southeast intersection of 1450 South and River Road. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
12. Consider approval of the preliminary plat for South Desert PD, a 142-lot residential subdivision located within the Southern Hills East development north of White Dome Drive and west of the future extension of Southern Hills Parkway (3000 East).
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is the preliminary plat for South Desert PD, a 142-lot residential subdivision located within the Southern Hills East development north of White Dome Drive and west of the future extension of Southern Hills Parkway (3000 East). The Planning Commission recommended approval.
13. Consider approval of the preliminary plat for The Cove at Desert Color Lot 501, a 16-lot residential subdivision located within the Desert Color planned development along Lagoon Parkway.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is the preliminary plat for The Cove at Desert Color Lot 501, a 16-lot residential subdivision located within the Desert Color planned development along Lagoon Parkway. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
14. Consider approval of the preliminary plat for The Park at Temple View, a 14-lot residential subdivision located at the southeast corner of the intersection of 1450 South and 3000 East.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is the preliminary plat for The Park at Temple View, a 14-lot residential subdivision located at the southeast corner of the intersection of 1450 South and 3000 East. The Planning Commission recommended approval.
15. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Title 10 Chapter 13A as it pertains to certain public streets in the hillside overlay zone.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Section of Title 10, the zoning code, that deals with public streets in the hillside overlay zone needs some clarifications and revisions. These proposed revisions are intended to provide some relief to the standards of the hillside ordinance for certain streets. The proposed ordinance provides standards for such streets. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the change to the City code with the removal of one of the proposed standards (standard #3).
16. Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.
17. Reports from Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Manager.
18. 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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