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 17, 2023 commencing at 3:00 p.m.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. 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.
2. Discussion regarding proposed changes to the special events ordinance.
3. 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 17, 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 September 21, 2023 as Recovery Day.
b. Read a Proclamation proclaiming September 10-16, 2023 as National Patriotism Week.
2. Consent Calendar.
a. Consider approval to award bid to Circle D Enterprises/Empire Waste Services for portable toilets and dumpsters for the St. George Marathon.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This was a formal bid process in order to establish a contract to provide dumpsters and portable toilets for the St. George Marathon. Two companies submitted proposals. Staff recommends awarding the bid to Circle D Enterprises/Empire Waste in the amount of $57,152.
b. Consider approval to purchase two fire engine/pumpers from Pierce Manufacturing/Siddons-Martin Emergency Group utilizing the Sourcewell National Purchasing Contract.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This purchase is for fire apparatus needed for new stations and replacement. Staff recommends the purchase of the trucks from Pierce Manufacturing/Siddons-Martin Emergency Group in the amount of $2,156.549.98.
c. Consider the approval to purchase Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and related equipment from LN Curtis utilizing National Purchasing contract/sole source.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This purchase is part of the Fire Department's ongoing effort for replacement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) to replace older existing units on fire apparatus that have become obsolete along with the Honeywell SCBAs that have been discontinued. Staff recommends the purchase of SCBAs in the amount of $204,382.06.
d. Consider approval of a sole source purchase for 138 kV breakers for the Green Valley Sub Ring Bus.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This request is for a sole source purchase from Siemens Energy as they are the only manufacturer of equipment compatible with the existing system. Staff recommends purchasing the breakers from Siemens Energy Inc in the amount of $196,050.
e. Consider approval of a contract with Specialty Applicators, LLC for seal coat for various streets within the City of St. George.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is a sole source contract. This product (GSB-Friction Seal) will be used on Indian Hills Drive, 1000 East, and Tuweap Drive. The product has been used for the past few years selectively on other City streets with excellent results. Staff recommends approving the contract int the amount of $174,685.
f. Consider approval of the grant offer for AIP #3-49-0060-045-2023 to reconstruct and expand the terminal apron at the St. George Regional Airport.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The grant for Reconstruction and Expansion of Terminal Apron was applied for on March 6, 2023 and amended on August 9, 2023 to increase the amount from $13,453,000 to $15,960,275 due to increased construction costs. The final grant agreement/document will be received from the FAA at the end of August 2023 and the grant agreement must be approved, signed, and returned to the FAA no later than September 14, 2023 in order to secure the airport grant. Staff recommends approval of this draft grant agreement contingent on final legal approval once the official document is received.
g. Consider approval of a Reimbursement Agreement between St. George City and Joule Plaza, LLC for installation of storm drain improvements and roadway improvements along Tabernacle Drive from 200 West to 300 West.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: Off-site runoff from Tabernacle Street has flooded the ground floor of Joule Plaza and the parking lot of Courthouse Corner. There is no storm drain in Tabernacle Street between 200 West and 300 West. Staff recommends approving the agreement in the amount of $141,922.25.
h. Consider approval to continue to waive fees for the Bloomington Community Picnic organized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Bloomington Stake on September 26, 2023 at Bloomington Park.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is an annual event that the community of Bloomington has held for many years. There will be a BBQ and activities free for the public. The fee waiver includes: 1) Special Event fee ($150); and 2) Park Reservation fee ($400). Staff recommends approval.
i. Consider approval for the Lion's Dixie Round-Up Rodeo to have a Beer Garden during their event September 14, 15, 16, 2023 at the Dixie Sun Bowl.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This is the 3rd year the Lion's Club would like to hold a Beer Garden as part of their event in a fenced off, secured area. Staff recommends approval with the condition that the applicant obtain insurance with the correct endorsements prior to the event.
j. Consider approval of the continued sponsorship of the Lion's Dixie Round Up Rodeo organized by the St George Lions Club on September 14, 15, 16, 2023 at the Dixie Sun Bowl.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This annual event held at the Dixie Sun Bowl includes evening rodeos Thursday-Saturday from 7:00-11:00pm, a parade on Saturday at 9:00am. The sponsorship request includes fee waivers of the following: 1) Special Event Permit fee ($150/day), 2) Sublicense fees; 3) Annual Alcohol permit fee ($500); 4) Local Consent fee ($50); 5) Encroachment fees; 6) Security fees; 7) Water hydrant fee ; and 8) Deposit application fee. Staff recommends approval with the conditions that the Special Event Application, Encroachment permit Application, Parade Application, and DABS Single Event Permits are approved prior to event date.
k. Consider approval to continue sponsorship of the annual Juan Festival event organized by Canyon Media on October 14, 2023 at Vernon Worthen Park.
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This event started in 2017. The sponsorship includes: 1) Fee waiver for the Special Event Permit fee ($150/day); 2) Fee waiver for the park reservation ($400/day); 3) Setup big stage; 4) Extra trach cans and liners; 5) Firetruck and flag on display ($210/hour); and 6) St. George Police to provide a booth for interaction with public. Staff recommends approval.
l. Consider approval of the minutes from the meetings held on July 6, 2023; July 13, 2023; August 3, 2023 (Work); and August 3, 2023 (Regular).
3. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2023-011 approving a development agreement on approximately 1.0 acres located at 368 South Mulberry Drive for the purpose of allowing the applicant to build a garage in Open Space zone in exchange for a sewer line and an access easement on the applicant's property to be granted to the City of St. George to be known as Eric Martin Development Agreement. Case No. 2023-DA-005
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This development agreement addresses the applicant wanting to build a garage/barn in the rear of his property which is zoned OS (Open Space). In the open space zone accessory structures are required to be a minimum of 100' feet from any dwelling. For the applicant to build his non-habitable garage/barn and comply with the setback from any dwelling, the proposed building would be located over the sewer easement. The applicant is working with the City to give a sewer easement and drainage easement (for access and maintenance of the Virgin River) in order to be able to build the garage/barn within the required setbacks. At their meeting held on July 11, 2023 the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval with a vote of 6-0 with no conditions.
4. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2023-012 changing the zone from M & G (Mining & Grazing) to PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on approximately 13.385 acres located approximately at 2050 West Chandler Drive to allow the development of 23 hobby garages and 99 short-term RV resort sites on the property, with conditions of the Planning Commission. Case No. 2023-ZC-007
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: In 2022 (Case No. 2022-GPA-003) the City Council reviewed a General Plan Amendment for the Tonaquint Commercial and approved a Commercial area on 13.734 acres. In October 2022 (Case No. 2022-ZRA-003), there was a zoning regulation amendment for hobby garages approved as a permitted with standards. The intent at the time of the ZRA was to provide standards for hobby garages. The applicant worked with city staff to provide feedback on the permitted standards for hobby garages and is now coming back with the zone change for hobby garages and RV Resort short term rental on this property. This zone change proposal is for 23 hobby garage units on 3.117 acres and Short-Term RV Resort with 99 total sites on 10.263 acres. The RV Resort will include 65 pull through RV sites, 20 back in sites, and 14 camping sites. The proposal includes a 2,200 sq. ft. building to check in lobby, office, game room, showers, laundry, and pet bathing area. At their meeting held on July 11, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval with a vote of 5-1 with conditions.
5. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2023-013 amending an approved PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on approximately 4.06 acres, located at Dixie Downs Rd and Snow Canyon Pkwy for the purpose of building three professional office buildings for a project to be known as Precision Professional Plaza, with conditions from the Planning Commission. Case No. 2023-PDA-010
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: On May 6, 2004, the proposed property was approved as the Estrella PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on the east side of Snow Canyon Pkwy and Dixie Drive. The approved uses were those in the C-2 commercial zone. In 2018 there was an application submitted for a zone change on the proposed property. The application was withdrawn at the time because the property was not owned by the applicant. The applicant has since purchased the property and is now requesting the zone change amendment to develop the property. At their meeting held on July 11, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval, with conditions, with a vote of 6-0.
6. Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2023-014 amending an approved PD-C (Planned Development Commercial) on approximately .86 acres, located on the southeast corner of River Road and George Washington Boulevard for the purpose of adding a 5,230 square foot restaurant for a project to be known as McDonald's, with a condition from the Planning Commission. Case No. 2023-PDA-011
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: This lot is a part of the River Crossing Planned Development. In 2016, The Boulder Creek Commons Planned Development was established with a general layout of the property and a use list (2015-ZC-035). Then in 2021, the name of this development name was changed to River Crossing and a conceptual site plan was approved. Prior to 2020, there was a limit of three drive-thrus allowed in this development; however, in 2020, that limit was removed, and drive-thru standards were created and approved for this specific development. At their meeting held on July 25, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval of this item with one condition, with a vote of 6-0 vote.
7. Consider approval of the preliminary plat for the Desert Color Substation, a single lot subdivision on approximately 4.63 acres located to the west of Sage Haven Phase 8 at the end of Katydid Court. Case No. 2023-PP-025
BACKGROUND and RECOMMENDATION: The applicant would like to create a lot for a future power substation. At their meeting held on July 25, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended approval with a vote of 5-0.
8. Appointments to Boards and Commissions of the City.
9. Reports and updates from Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Manager.
10. 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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Christina Fernandez, City Recorder Date
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