NOTICE OF WORK 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 work meeting in the Administrative Conference Room at the St. George City Offices located at 175 East 200 North, St. George, Utah, on Thursday, August 3, 2023 commencing at 4:00 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Request a closed meeting to discuss litigation, security, property acquisition or sale, or the character and professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual.
2. Adjourn and reconvene in a Regular Meeting of the City Council.
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** THE COUNCIL WILL MOVE TO
THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR
THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING**
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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 in the City Council Chambers at the St. George City Offices located at 175 East 200 North, St. George, Utah, on Thursday, August 3, 2023, commencing at 5:00 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
Call to Order
Invocation
Flag Salute
1. Mayor's recognitions and updates.
A. READ A PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING AUGUST 7TH - 13TH, 2023 AS FARMERS MARKET WEEK.
2. Comments from the public.
The Open Comment Period provides an opportunity to address the Mayor and City Council regarding concerns or ideas about the City which the Council may choose to address. 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.
Up to ten (10) members of the public will be given a limit of two (2) minutes per person. The Council will not respond to comments or questions but will take the comments under consideration for possible discussion at another time. If there are more than 10 individuals wishing to provide public comment, speakers will be selected by random draw.
Rules for making comments:
1. You must be a resident of the City of St. George.
2. Public input shall not be allowed on any agenda item or pending land use application.
3. Comments should relate to City business.
4. Speakers shall be courteous and show respect. Comments shall not include obscene or profane language, nor contain attacks on any individual.
In order to provide an opportunity for a broader scope of residents to provide public comments, any person selected to provide comments at a meeting will not be able to provide public comments again for three (3) months (once per quarter); however, written comments may be submitted anytime to the City Recorder at 175 East 200 North, St. George, UT 84770 or publiccomments@sgcity.org.
The Mayor and City Council encourage civil discourse for everyone who participates in the meeting.
3. Consent Calendar.
A. CONSIDER APPROVAL TO AWARD A BID TO PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF GLOCK 45 FIREARMS AND HOLSTERS AND THE SALE/TRADE OF ALL CURRENTLY OWNED/ISSUED GLOCK 17 FIREARMS AND HOLSTERS.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is for the purchase of Glock 45 508T Package w/Tritium sights, Safariland holster(s), as well as the sale of the old Police Department issued Glock 17 GEN4 GNS w/3mags. Staff recommends approval.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL TO AWARD A BID TO LENCO ARMORED VEHICLE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BEARCAT ARMORED VEHICLE FOR THE ST. GEORGE POLICE DEPARTMENT SWAT TEAM.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is for the purchase of a Lenco Bearcat Armored vehicle for the St George Police Department SWAT team. The BearCat Armored vehicle is a critical and high-priority need for the police department. The purchase of this item was discussed in the budget retreat and city council meetings, including a public comment meeting. The council approved the line item, and the Police department has identified Lenco Armorored Vehicles as the sole source to fulfill the order. Staff recommends approval.
C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AVENUE CONSULTING FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL TROUBLESHOOTING AND CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This contract is for traffic engineering services that Avenue Consulting will provide St. George for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Staff recommends approval of the Agreement.
D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CIVIL SCIENCE FOR THE DESIGN, BIDDING, AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF THE PIONEER PARK INTERPRETIVE TRAIL.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This PSA is to provide design survey, base mapping, engineering design, bid phase services, construction phase services, and construction staking for a concrete trail through Pioneer Park that will have several interpretive areas with signs depicting the history and landmarks of St. George. The trail will extend from the west parking lot in Pioneer Park to the Red Hills Desert Garden Parking lot. Approximate length of the trail is a half mile. A bridge will cross the existing detention basin spillway. The PSA is to provide design for the entire project, but the City only plans on constructing the trail with interpretive areas from the west parking lot to the east parking lot in Pioneer Park this fiscal year unless bids come in lower than expected. The remaining segment of trail will be constructed at a later date or as funds are available. Staff recommends approval of the Agreement.
E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE NON FEDERAL REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND THE CITY OF ST GEORGE, ST GEORGE REGIONAL AIRPORT.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The purpose of this Agreement between the FAA and the City of St George is to support and complete the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) siting process and develop a cost estimate for the establishment of an ATCT at St George Regional Airport. Staff recommends approval.
F. CONSIDER APPROVAL TO AWARD BID TO PEAK ASPHALT FOR THE CHIP SEAL OIL SUPPLY.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This award is for 900 tons of chip seal oil for FY 24. This was a formal bid and one bid was received. The price per ton decreased 14% from last year consistent with the reduction in oil prices from the previous year.
G. CONSIDER APPROVAL TO AWARD BID TO INTERSTATE ROCK PRODUCTS FOR CHIP SEAL AGGREGATE.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This was a formal bid and one (1) bid was received. The cost increased by 3.7% over last year's bid.
H. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER WITH BIG-D CONSTRUCTION ON THE WELLS FARGO ATM RELOCATION PROJECT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WATER AND FIRE LINES FOR CITY HALL AND PARKING GARAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,099.98.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: In the City Council Work Meeting held on July 13, staff mentioned the need to advance a portion of site work that Big-D is doing from Phase II of the City Hall project to Phase I (ATM Relocation) in order to reduce cost and time. This involves adding a water line and fire line from Main Street and demolition work of a portion of the Wells Fargo tunnel that runs from the bank to the teller building.
I. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH HOLBROOK ASPHALT, INC. FOR HA5 SEAL COAT FOR VARIOUS STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE.
BACKGROUND AND RECOMMENDATION: This is a sole source award. It has been used for many years throughout the City for asphalt preservation with excellent results.
J. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF SCADA NETWORK EQUIPMENT.
BACKGROUND AND RECOMMENDATION: This is necessary to upgrade and replace twenty year old equipment.
K. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MEETINGS HELD ON JUNE 15, 2023; JUNE 20, 2023; JUNE 22, 2023; JUNE 29, 2023; JULY 6, 2023; AND JULY 13, 2023.
4. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-001 VACATING A PORTION OF A MUNICIPAL UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED BETWEEN LOTS 30 & 31, BLOOMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB NO. 11 SUBDIVISION.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The final plat for Bloomington Country Club No. 11 Subdivision was approved by City Council on April, 6, 2017 and recorded in the Office of the Washington County Recorder's Office on May 28, 2017.
5. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-002 TO VACATE A PORTION OF RIVER ROAD (A DECELERATION LANE) IN THE RIVER CROSSING DEVELOPMENT.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is a deceleration lane that was dedicated with the River Crossing Phase 1 subdivision plat.
6. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-003 VACATING A PORTION OF A MUNICIPAL UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED IN THE CRIMSON ESTATES SUBDIVISION.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The subdivision plat for Crimson Estates was recorded in May of 2022 and the owners of Lots 1, 5, 6, and 7 purchased additional property after the subdivision was recorded and now want to add this additional area in there lots.
7. PUBLIC HEARING TO ALLOW PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING (A) THE ISSUANCE AND SALE BY THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE, UTAH OF NOT MORE THAN $10,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SALES TAX BONDS, SERIES 2023; AND (B) ANY POTENTIAL ECONOMIC IMPACT THAT THE PROJECT TO BE FINANCED WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE SERIES 2023 BONDS ISSUED UNDER THE ACT MAY HAVE ON THE PRIVATE SECTOR; AND RELATED MATTERS
BACKGROUND AND RECOMMENDATION: On July 6, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-004R authorizing the issuance and sale of not more than $10,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023, and related matters. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive input from the public regarding the issuance of the Bonds and any potential impact that the project to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds may have on the private sector.
8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE (THE 'CITY'), AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE CITY'S SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2023; AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION; AND RELATED MATTERS.
BACKGROUND AND RECOMMENDATION:
WHEREAS, the City adopted a resolution on July 6, 2023 (the 'Bond Resolution'), approving the issuance of its Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (the 'Series 2023 Bonds') (to be issued from time to time in various series and with such other series or title designation(s) as may be determined by the City), to (a) finance the acquisition and construction of a city hall, and all related improvements (the 'Project'), (b) fund any required debt service reserve fund, and (c) pay costs of issuance with respect to the Series 2023 Bonds herein described; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds, the City plans to use and distribute a Preliminary Official Statement (the 'Preliminary Official Statement'), in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, and a final Official Statement (the 'Official Statement'), in substantially the form as the Preliminary Official Statement; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to approve the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement and to authorize their use and distribution in connection with the issuance of the Series 2023 Bonds;
9. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-004 CHANGING THE CITY GENERAL PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM MDR (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO COM (COMMERCIAL) ON APPROXIMATELY 5.86 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE AT APPROXIMATELY 700 SOUTH (SOUTH OF FOREMASTER DRIVE) FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS WILLOWBEND COMMERCIAL. CASE NO. 2023-GPA-004
BACKGROUND AND RECOMMENDATION: The property to the south was zoned PD-R for a townhome development in 2021. This property has significant hillside issues to consider. As such, the Hillside Review Board met together on site to give a recommendation on the General Plan amendment. They unanimously recommended approval of the change recognizing that there will be a number of issues to work through before a site plan can be approved. On July 11, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the matter. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application with a 6-0 vote.
10. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE NO. 2023-005 AMENDING THE CITY GENERAL PLAN FUTURE LAND-USE MAP FROM MDR (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COM (COMMERCIAL) ON 14.5 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MALL DRIVE (MERRILL ROAD) AND 3000 EAST STREET FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS REGIONAL RETAIL EXPANSION.
BACKGROUND AND RECOMMENDATION: On October 21, 2021, this applicant received approval for a zone change (Fat Cats, 2021-ZC-069) from A-1 (Agricultural, minimum lot size 40,000 sf) to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on the portion of this property which already has the COM land use designation for the purpose of adding new commercial development to this location. On that same date, this applicant also received approval for a zone change (The Park at Temple View, 2021-ZC-071) from A-1 to PD-R (Planned Development Residential) on the portion of the property that has the MDR designation for the purpose of adding a new residential development to this location. Before development occurred on this property, the applicant decided to change the configuration of their commercial and residential proposal. They are working with a high-quality commercial developer and now desire to increase the commercial area to create a regional retail center, increasing the commercial size from 5.5 acres to approximately 20 acres. On July 11, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for this case. With a 6-0 vote, the Planning Commission recommended approval.
11. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE NO. 2023-006 AMENDING AN APPROVED PD-C (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL) ON APPROXIMATELY 1.08 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DESERT COLOR PARKWAY AND BLACK MOUNTAIN DRIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING A 4,727 SQUARE FOOT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FOR A PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS MOUNTAIN AMERICA CREDIT UNION WITH CONDITIONS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
BACKGROUND AND RECOMMENDATION: This is a request for an amendment to the approved Desert Color PD-C (Planned Development Commercial). This site is located directly west of Pad K which was approved earlier this year (2022-ZCA-053) as a restaurant/retail space. On July 11, 2023, a public hearing was held for this item at the Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission recommended approval with a condition.
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, security, property acquisition or sale or the character and professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual.
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Genna Goodwin, Deputy City Recorder Date
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