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, December 16, 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 to award bid to Val Kotter & Sons Inc. for the 2022 Sewer Relining Project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This project relines aging sewer mains to extend their useful life. Staff recommends approval to award bid to Val Kotter & Sons Inc. for the 2022 Sewer Relining Project in the amount of $244,152.00.
b. Consider approval of a contract between the City and CitizenServe to replace the existing Business License and Code Enforcement programs.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: An RFP was released on June 17, 2021 to request proposals for a Business License software program that would provide our customers with an online option for submission, renewal, and changes. Staff recommends approval of the contract with CitizenServe.
c. Consider approval of a professional services agreement with Alliance Engineering for the design of the Tech Ridge East Access Road.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Alliance Engineering designed Cloud Drive (Tech Ridge West Access Road) and is providing engineering services for the development of Tech Ridge. Because of their involvement with the development of Tech Ridge, Public Works has asked Alliance Engineering to provide their services to design the East Access Road. The total cost for the design of the East Access Road is $238,850. This Agreement is contingent upon Legal Department review and approval.
d. Consider approval of a professional services agreement with JRCA/Galloway and Company for the design and construction management of Fire Station 1 HQ.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The City is acquiring property owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 85 South 400 East. This location has been designated as the site for a new fire station headquarters to replace the current facility on 1000 East. Staff has selected JRCA/Galloway and Company as the architect and construction project manager based on their extensive experience with public safety facilities. Staff recommends approval.
e. Consider approval of a professional services agreement with Alpha Engineering/RB&G Engineering for the design of the Graveyard Wash Reservoir Project.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The Graveyard Wash Reservoir Project is a critical facility that is identified in the City's Secondary Irrigation Master Plan. This reservoir will expand the City's capacity to store irrigation water. This agreement is for the design of the dam and the development of the construction bidding documents. Although this project was not included in the FY22 budget, it is anticipated that ARPA funds will be used for this agreement. Staff recommends approval.
f. Consider approval of a professional services agreement with Airport IFE Services, Inc for engineering services at the Airport.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Jviation is the airport Engineering firm and is responsible for designing and overseeing SGU AIP/CIP projects. For projects over $100,000.00, the FAA requires that the City (Sponsor) get an independent fee estimate (IFE) from an independent engineering source to make sure that the chosen engineering firm provides estimates that are within reasonable limits. Airport IFE Services, Inc will serve as the City's independent engineering source. Staff recommends approval.
g. Consider approval of a reimbursement agreement with Quality Excavation for the installation of a secondary irrigation mainline through the Arbors Subdivision.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Quality Excavation is currently developing Phases 11, 14, and 15 of the Arbors Subdivision. A main secondary irrigation pipeline needs to be constructed in this area as identified on the Secondary Irrigation Master Plan. This agreement will reimburse Quality Excavation for the installation of the master-planned pipeline. Staff recommends approval.
h. Consider approval of a reimbursement agreement with Desert Investment Group for the off-site installation of a culinary waterline near the Breckenridge Subdivision area.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This reimbursement agreement is for the installation of a culinary waterline to be installed in conjunction with the development of the Breckenridge Subdivision. The waterline provides a redundant source of water to the Little Valley area and improves the water quality in the area. This waterline will be installed as part of the Breckenridge Subdivision, but it is an off-site improvement. Staff recommends approval.
i. Consider approval of Donation Agreement and Warranty Deed for a parcel of land located in the Middleton Wash area at 848 North 1100 East.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Brent E. Gardner, on behalf of RGM Development, LLC would like to donate a parcel of land containing 1.86 acres, more or less, that serves as a detention basin, wetland, open space, and possible future trail location for the City of St. George, known as Parcel Number SGM-5-3-A-1-A. Staff recommends approval.
j. Consider approval of a request to Bureau of Land Management to renew a drainage and utility easement (#UTU-71105).
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The existing easement (#UTU-71105) is set to expire June 18, 2023 and is located in the south Bloomington Hills area directly west of Hemlock Circle and is used only for drainage. This renewal is to update the expiration date of the easement and include the right to install and maintain additional utilities within the easement. Staff recommends approval.
k. Consider approval of an agreement with Friends of Switchpoint for acquisition of the Studio 6 Motel located at 999 East Red Hills Parkway.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Funding is provided as a pass through from the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Grant Match program. Staff recommends approval.
l. Consider approval of the Sixth Amendment to a Loan Agreement between Fort Piece Business Park, L.C., the City of St. George, and Dixie-Rural Electric Association.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: In 1998, Fort Piece Business Park, L.C., the City of St. George, and Dixie-Rural Electric Association, Inc. entered into a Loan Agreement which has subsequently been amended over time. This request is for a Sixth Amendment. The Sixth Amendment defines the full extent of Real Property covered under the Loan Agreement and clarifies the interest rate as per original agreement. Staff recommends approval.
m. Consider approval of the minutes from the meetings held on November 10, 2021; November 18, 2021; December 2, 2021 (work meeting); December 2, 2021 (regular meeting); December 9, 2021 (work meeting); and December 9, 2021 (emergency meeting).
2. Public hearing and consideration of a subdivision amendment for Millcreek Industrial Park Partial Amendment A (Lots 131-135) by adjusting the lot lines and vacating their associated public utility easements.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This request is to adjust the lot lines between five lots in the Millcreek Industrial Park located on Deseret Drive and grant new easements on the new lot lines as required. The property is zoned M-2. Staff recommends approval.
3. Presentation of the audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2021.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Presentation of the City's audited 2021 financial statements conducted by Hinton Burdick CPA's & Advisors. Steve Palmer, CPA & Partner, will present. No action is needed.
4. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 1, Section 1 of City code pertaining to Supervision of Streets to incorporate and adopt a Complete Street Policy.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This proposed ordinance amendment adopts the Complete Streets Policy and creates the Complete Streets Committee. The Committee would review street projects for conformance to the proposed Complete Streets Policy. Staff recommends approval.
5. Consider approval of a proposed Complete Streets Policy which provides additional oversight of planning and designing of City streets.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposed Complete Streets Policy establishes ten (10) policy elements to help guide planning, design, and implementation of streets within the City. The proposed policy also describes the Complete Streets Committee and its duties and functions. Staff recommends approval.
6. Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from A-1 (Agricultural) to PD-R (Planned Development Residential) on approximately 26 acres located east of 3000 East Street and north of 1140 South Street to be known as Fields at Mall Drive Residential PD. Case No. 2021-ZC-084
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The underlying general plan land use is MDR (Medium Density Residential) and LDR (Low Density Residential) with adjacent zoning of PD-R (Planned Development Residential), R-1-10 (Single Family Residential), and A-1 (Agricultural). The Planning Commission recommended approval.
7. Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from C-3 (General Commercial) and R-1-10 (Single Family Residential) to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on approximately 15 acres located east of 3050 East Street, north of 750 North to be known as Zion Regional Medical Center. Case No. 2021-ZC-076
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The underlying general plan land use is COM (Commercial) with adjacent zoning of C-3 (General Commercial) and R-1-10 (Single Family Residential). The Planning Commission recommended approval.
8. Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from C-3 (General Commercial), M-1 (Manufacturing), and R-1-10 (Single Family Residential) to
PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on approximately 26.99 acres located east of 3050 East Street, north of 750 North Street to be known as St. George White Hills Development. Case No. 2021-ZC-074
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The underlying general plan land use is COM (Commercial) with adjacent zoning of R-1-10 (Single Family Residential), C-3 (General Commercial), and M-1 (Manufacturing). The Planning Commission recommended approval.
9. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Southern Hills West PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) zone to change the zoning from PD-R (Planned Development Residential) to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on an approximate 0.6 acres and to approve a design and site plan for a new commercial development on approximately 5.1 acres located at the northeast corner of River Road and White Dome Drive to be known as White Dome Commecrial. Case No. 2021-ZCA-082
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is for an approximate 23,000 square feet commercial development. The underlying general plan is COM (Commercial) and HDR (High Density Residential). The Planning Commission recommended approval.
10. Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Southern Hills West PD-R (Planned Development Residential) zone to approve a conceptual site plan, elevations, landscaping, and parking on approximately 14.96 acres located at the northeast corner of River Road and White Dome Drive to be known as White Dome Apartments. Case No. 2021-ZCA-083
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is for a new 280-unit apartment complex development. The underlying general plan is HDR (Hight Density Residential). The Planning Commission recommended approval.
11. Consider approval of a development agreement between the City and
Tech Ridge, L.L.C. for an approximate 180.69-acre development to be located west of Bluff Street and south of 265 South Street to be known as Tech Ridge Mixed-Use Master Planned Development.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The proposal is for a new mixed-use master planned development with an emphasis on creating an environment for tech businesses and supporting land uses. Staff recommends approval.
12. Consider approval of an ordinance changing the zone from OS (Open Space),
PD-C (Planned Development Commercial), C-2 (Highway Commercial), and R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) to PD-MU (Planned Development Mixed Use) on approximately 180.69 acres located west of Bluff Street and south of 265 South Street (the former location of the airport) to be known as Tech Ridge. Case No. 2021-ZC-057
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The underlying general plan land use is COM (Commercial), OS (Open Space), LDR (Low Density Residential), and MDR (Medium Density Residential) with adjacent zoning of PD-C (Planned Development Commercial), C-3 (General Commercial), R-1-8 (Single Family Residential), R-1-10 (Single Family Residential), PD-R (Planned Development Residential), and OS (Open Space). The Planning Commission recommended 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.
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Christina Fernandez, City Recorder Date
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