CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday, March 22, 2006 7:00 p.m.
Public Safety Building
3925 W Cedar Hills Drive, Cedar Hills, Utah
Present: Mayor Mike McGee
Council Members: Charelle Bowman, Jim Perry, Joel Wright, Darin Lowder, Eric Richardson
Konrad Hildebrandt, City Manager
Gretchen Gordon, Deputy City Recorder
Rich Knapp, City Accountant
David Taylor, Assistant to the City Manager
Rodney Despain, City Planner
David Bunker, City Engineer
Kim Holindrake, City Recorder (10:20 p.m.)
Others: Barbara Christiansen – New Utah!, Jared Osmond, Cliff Chandler, Ricardo Guillen, Holly Nielsen, Davis Rutter, Jeremy VanDyke, Jerome Gourley, Scott Beason, Ash Buckles, Joe Chuckran, Mike Stuy, Shannon Hodgen, Davis Rutter, Logan Leavitt, Steve Wright, Dylan Bushman, Will Ferry, D.J. Beveridge, Tyler Olsen, Chase Edwards, Matthew Castro, Nathaniel Castro, Ian Biesinger, Jonathan Castro, Brent Uibel, Destin Swartz, Matt Brown, Zach Burr, Fred Levin, Ralph Levin, Zonda Perry, Samuel Lyons, Zac Hirschi, Christan Graf, Luke Haggard, Geri Clements, Mitchell Clements, Brent McCandless, Barbara McCandless, Gary Hardman, Bonnie Hardman, Joe Chuchran, Karen Haering, Laurie Herget, Ash Buckles, Holly Nielsen, Jay Hafen, Daniel Burr, Dustin Larsen, Victor Hansen, Melody Olsen, Marta Allen, Tyler Farnsworth, Dallin Clemens, Eric Moore, Tyson Maag, Hunter Wilson, Cindy Boyd, Steve Kroes, Mike Anderson, Steve Lee, Jerry Christensen, Deb Tohman, Charles Ah You, Rex Garcia, Anna Garcia, Raymond Garcia, Paul Warner, Diane Warner, Tina Shelley, James Parker, Tosha Parker, Meredith Simpson
COUNCIL MEETING
1. This City Council Meeting of the City of Cedar Hills, Utah, having been posted throughout the City and the press notified was called to order 7:08 p.m. by Mayor McGee.
Invocation given by Joel Wright.
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Concerns for Future Agendas (7:10 p.m.)
Michael Anderson: Mr. Anderson is the Public Works Committee Chair on The Cedars Home Owners Association (HOA) for The Cedars. The HOA would like to have some turnouts put in on Nielsen Blvd. and Briggs Blvd., which are the two City-owned streets coming into The Cedars development. On Briggs, there can be one large turnout or two small turnouts; Nielsen could have one medium-sized turnout. There is a safety issue with people driving in the wrong direction on these streets. They have tried enforcement, but people are still going the wrong way on the road. Mr. Anderson submitted a simple sketch of what they are proposing.
Steve Lee: Mr. Lee was hoping to address Agenda Item #5 to prevent release of durability for Plat F of The Cedars. He said there are several issues to be fixed before this bond should be released.
Mitchell Clements: Mitchell lives on Valley View Drive. He would like a sidewalk on 4000 West because the road is used by children traveling to school.
Corey Newey: He thanked the Council for responses to his e-mails and said he appreciates the content being addressed. He recommended a sidewalk extension along 4000 West. He said it would save the City some money if it went in while Landon Court is being developed.
Brent Uibel: Mr. Uibel said there has been some conversation among homeowners in Juniper Heights regarding the large dirt pile where the Public Works Building is to be constructed. There was discussion that this would be taken away at the same rate as it was built up. He asked City Staff the time frame on the project. David Bunker said the City’s contract is six months. Mr. Uibel asked that the dirt be moved quickly.
3. Approval of the Minutes from the March 7, 2006, Public Hearing and City Council Meeting (7:17 p.m.)
MOTION: C. Perry - To approve the minutes of the March 7, 2006 Public Hearing and City Council Meeting, as amended. Seconded by C. Richardson
Aye-C. Bowman
C. Lowder
C. Perry
C. Richardson
C. Wright Motion passes.
4. Presentation to Former City Councilmember James Parker (7:23 p.m.)
Mayor McGee presented a small token, a blanket, for James Parker’s service on behalf of the City. C. Perry added that given James Parker’s personal beliefs regarding the use of government funds, the City Council members paid for the gift themselves instead of City funds. James Parker is moving to Boston for his job.
5. Review/Action on Release of Durability for The Cedars, Plat F (7:26 p.m.)
See handouts. David Bunker explained that the Council members have a summary of some of the actions that have been taken during the past City Council meetings regarding this plat. This item has been tabled a number of times. The last time it was tabled, the Council wanted to ensure that the CC&Rs for Plat I were recorded. This was done on March 7, 2006, and all engineering items have been resolved. C. Perry questioned why it took so long for the CC&Rs to be recorded, and whether the ones recorded are currently applicable. David Bunker stated that Kim Holindrake, City Recorder, reviewed the recorded CC&Rs and found no changes from the previously recorded CC&Rs. Staff is not sure whether those are the newest ones or the originals. Steve Lee said that as time goes on The Cedars HOA sees more things that have been done incorrectly with the subdivision. The original CC&Rs don’t require the CC&Rs to be recorded, but require an annexation to the CC&Rs. There are some public works’ issues in The Cedars. Lone Peak Links promised to put in a number of improvements, including the sprinkler system for the park. That sprinkler system is currently duct taped to a temporary power box. If the temporary power box were to be removed, the sprinkler system would no longer function. The HOA is now burdened with that problem. He worries that if too much money is released to the developer, they will not get the improvements that are required of them. David Bunker explained that there are several bonds being held in connection with other plats. This item is just for Plat F. Steve Lee said that in Plat F there are 4’ concrete pathways between the streets with an additional 4’ of common space on either side. Those improvements have not been put in between Fiddlesticks and Sahalee. It is part of the original plat plan. David Bunker said that sod was laid in this area. Steve Lee said sod was laid on the Fiddlesticks side, but not on the Sahalee side.
MOTION: C. Perry - To table this item pending presentation, including a list from Mr. Lee regarding outstanding items from Mr. Lee that can be checked by staff, as well as verification that the CC&Rs for Plat I have properly been resolved. Seconded by C. Richardson
Aye-C. Bowman
C. Lowder
C. Perry
C. Richardson
C. Wright Motion passes.
Mayor McGee asked Steve Lee to make a list of items that pertain only to Plat F. C. Wright suggested that the developer come to a meeting to present their side of the issue.
6. Review/Action on a Proposal to Change the Zoning Ordinance to Allow a Youth Male Residential Treatment Center Located at 9730 N Canyon Road (7:33 p.m.)
See handouts. A Cedar Hills resident, Mr. Ah You, is proposing a youth male treatment center at 9730 N Canyon Road. This is a house that faces Canyon Road, north of the LDS Church on Box Elder Drive. The City had a similar facility for female youth on Manila Creek Drive. That facility was operating/existing when the area was annexed into the City; the facility was grand fathered in. It recently closed and currently, there is nothing in the City Code that would allow for a new facility like this. Charles Ah You requested a zone change to allow for this facility. Mr. Ah You was present to answer questions.
Mr. Ah You has been a resident since 1998. There was a female facility on Manila Creek Drive that existed for 18 years. Dr. Bowman owns three similar facilities – two in Alpine and one in Cedar Hills. It was called the Alpine Academy. He moved the females in the Cedar Hills facility to Sandy when he sold the residence. Mr. Ah You is not interested in a residential treatment facility being in a residential setting. There is a difference between a halfway home and juvenile treatment home. This is a residential, private treatment home. It is structured with 24-hour supervision and a professional staff of psychiatrists and counselors. This would be a home for 10 boys, ages 12-17. The boys receive three hours of one-on-one counseling. They are not court referred and they have no criminal record. They primarily have ADHD, problems in school and attendance problems. The State requires a license for any facility like this. To become licensed you must have an accredited school in place, a professional staff with a ratio of one supervisor to six youth. His facility would be one staff to five youth. It is on .66 acres, with a private entrance and exit. Orem is zoned for residential/commercial/industrial. Provo is zoned for commercial/industrial; residential is conditional. There are 22 residential treatment programs in Utah County.
C. Perry asked about the current status of property. Mr. Ah You said it is for sale. It is under contract contingent on the sale of the buyer’s home. Mr. Ah You would like to place an offer, but he is not currently the owner. The current zoning is R-1-20,000. The use that Mr. Ah You describes is not currently allowed. That use would require a new zone that doesn’t exist in the City. Rezoning requests typically have to come from the owner or someone with a legitimate interest in the property. C. Perry asked about the set-up of the home. Do the boys live with a family, or do the boys live with their supervisor? The home would be privately funded. The boys would come from all over the country. Often the parents are wealthy and are ready to place their children in facilities rather than working one-on-one with them. This facility screens the applicants. Gang members, sexual offenders and hard-core drug users are ruled out.
C. Lowder said that he appreciates the efforts for those who establish this type of home. In California, C. Lowder registered as a foster parent and his brother and sister-in-law took in foster children. A number of years ago, they called it a group home in Draper where there was schooling and counseling. In the two years that his brother was there, there were problems – escapes, using vehicles without permission, foot chases, and fights. He would be concerned if those activities happened along Canyon Road and spilled over to the neighbors across the street. He feels there is a danger. He feels that this is not the right location, and feels it is not a feasible option. Mr. Ah You pointed out that the behaviors that C. Lowder describes already happen in Cedar Hills. C. Lowder said that this proposal does not take existing children in Cedar Hills and solve an existing problem. This invites in problems from around the state and nation. C. Perry asked what Mr. Ah You meant by more structure. Mr. Ah You said that every minute of the day is scheduled with school, recreational therapy, etc. They are schooled in the house and counselors and a nurse come in.
C. Bowman said that the City, because it is so small, is tight and close. This facility is not far away from surrounding residents. She supports these types of facilities, but doesn’t see the benefit to the City. She asked Mr. Ah You to explain the benefit to the City by changing the zoning to allow this type of facility. Mr. Ah You stated he didn’t know. C. Perry pointed out that in order to allow for the facility, the City would need to invent a new zone, change the zoning ordinance and rezone the land. To go through that process, it should be an enhancement to the City. Mr. Ah You said that the benefit to the City would be that the program saves lives.
C. Richardson asked Rodney Despain to explain what is customarily done in other cities with similar issues. Rod Despain said that this reaction is typical to this type of proposal. The definition of a family in the zoning ordinance is “two or more individuals related by blood, marriage or adoption together in a single dwelling unit, maintaining common households and may allow two, and not more than two, non-related individuals.” The non-related individuals are typically students or foster children. The ordinance continues to say that the definition of family does not include “a group of non-related individuals, a fraternity, club or institutional group.” A number of years ago, the legislature received a lot of these requests and the facilities could not go anywhere. As a result, the State legislature and federal government preempted cities ability to absolutely say no without limitation.
Rod Despain suggested that this issue be referred to Eric Johnson and have him give the City a summary of the City’s legal rights and the extent of the City’s ability to regulate. There are various forms of group housing. The State law refers to residences for persons with a disability. The definition of disability has taken on a greater meaning. The City’s definition of a family is largely negated by the Federal Fair Housing Act. The City must comply with the federal and state law. Before a decision is made, the attorney should guide the Council through the law to understand what the City has the authority to do and the scope and extent of the authority. C. Wright said that the City could invest an enormous amount of time in investigating this requested zoning change, even though Mr. Ah You does not have any legal claim on the house. It could take months before the Planning Commission he came back with an answer. C. Wright felt that investing the time without a legal and binding commitment to the land or facility would not make sense. Rod Despain said that it would be prudent to have the City look at this issue to make sure it is compliant with State and federal law. Eric Johnson will review the ordinance and he may discuss it with the Council at a future date. C. Perry said that the proposal is from someone that is not a property owner. The proposal is for something that is not allowed in the City for a home that is in a residential area. The Council has identified a legitimate concern that the City shall adopt an ordinance. It needs to be reviewed for compliance, but this does not directly correlate.
MOTION: C. Perry - To deny the request based on the fact that this is not coming from the property owner, or from anyone who has any legal ties with the property owner of interest in the property at this point. Seconded by C. Lowder.
C. Wright said that Mr. Ah You has contributed tremendously to this community. He said there is a lack of diversity in Cedar Hills and there needs to be more of it. He asked Mr. Ah You to not take this as a rejection of what he has contributed to the community. C. Richardson said there are a couple of different components to this request. (1) The City needs to be in compliance with State law. (2) There are well-founded concerns to the community. (3) The Planning Commission should review the ordinance to make sure it is compliant with State law; they are backlogged right now.
Aye-C. Bowman
C. Lowder
C. Perry
C. Richardson
C. Wright Motion passes.
7. Review/Action on Final Plat for Woodis Subdivision (8:07 p.m.)
See handouts. The Woodis Subdivision is a two-lot subdivision. Lot 1 is an existing home. This subdivision is not part of the Bevro Heights subdivision and fronts 4000 West. This is a small lot subdivision that creates a lot behind the existing home.
• The laterals for water/sewer are stubbed in.
• There will be improvements required on 4000 West, including the extension of the asphalt and installation of curb, gutter and sidewalk.
• Currently, Mr. Dimond who lives south of Lot 1 does not have a pressurized irrigation (PI) lateral to his home. It is proposed that the City, at the time of this construction, extend a lateral to his home to avoid tearing up the new improvements in the future. Mr. Dimond is one of the seven lots that does not have a PI lateral. The cost to run the lateral is about $10/foot for about 135 feet.
MOTION: C. Richardson - To approve the Woodis Subdivision final plat approval subject to the following items: 1) Final engineering items including the verification of centerline alignment with Pleasant Grove, 2) A geotech report shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits, 3) Water rights verification, 4) Coordination with the City of Cedar Hills regarding the pressurized irrigation improvement and 5) All improvements associated with the property shall be built according to Cedar Hills standards. Seconded by C. Bowman.
Aye-C. Bowman
C. Lowder
C. Perry
C. Richardson
C. Wright Motion passes.
8. Review/Action on Final for Landon Court (8:20 p.m.)
See handouts. There is an existing home on Lot 2. Improvements would be required along 4000 West and 9600 North. The City has coordinated with Pleasant Grove to determine the centerline on 4000 West and 9600 North. The alignment will line up with the Woodis subdivision and will be in alignment with existing curb and gutter. Cindy Boyd, Pleasant Grove City Council Member, encouraged the City to coordinate so that the street stays consistent. She said that there is some confusion over whether it is a 60-foot or 66-foot right of way. David Bunker explained that Pleasant Grove has a 4-foot sidewalk along the curb and gutter; Cedar Hills has a 4-foot planter between the curb and gutter and the sidewalk. Ms. Boyd also said that Pleasant Grove city is allowing a Waiver of Protest for developments on 4000 North (Cedar Hills 9600 North) to not put in curb, gutter and sidewalk to maintain the rural atmosphere of the area. She encouraged Cedar Hills to also allow a Waiver of Protest to avoid chopping up the road.
C. Perry said he is concerned with the width of the private drive on Landon Circle that extends to the Levin property. Landon Circle falls under the common drive component of the development code, where a smaller throat section is allowed—half plus ten to be completed now. The intent is to make it possible for the Levin property to be developed in the future. Under the common drive ordinance, up to 5 lots can access a common drive. Fred Levin, stated that his son Ryan’s intent is to eventually develop although the time frame is not known. The alternative would be to do a straight private drive with flag lots instead of a cul-de-sac. The Planning Commission discussed flag lots, but felt it would be advantageous to limit the number of flag lots. The mail and garbage pick up may be on 9600 North.
C. Richardson said that the Planning Commission discussed fire hydrant placement. The Fire Chief recommended moving the hydrant to the northeast corner of Lot 4 to serve the homes on the common drive. To cover future development, a water line stub has been shown in the plan in order to add an additional fire hydrant. The Fire Chief was okay with the partial width of the drive. Parking will be prohibited on the throat of the common drive.
C. Bowman asked whether there will be sidewalks in the subdivision. The common drive does not have sidewalks around it, but 9600 North and 4000 West will. A Pleasant Grove resident who lives on 9600 North and 4000 West was concerned that with curb, gutter and sidewalk installed on 9600 North will increase speeds. She said that none of the families that live on the road want curb, gutter and sidewalk.
C. Perry said that he feels children are safer when they are on a sidewalk. Ralph Levin said that he does not see a gain in safety for a small portion of the sidewalk on 9600 North. He would like the Waiver Protest to be considered. C. Perry said that he has received e-mails from residents in Bevro Heights complaining about not having sidewalks. At the time the one stretch of sidewalk that was not installed did not affect anyone. Today, it does affect children going to school. If this sidewalk doesn’t go in now, the City will be in the same situation. He said that he feels strongly that the sidewalk should go in. Mayor McGee said he felt the City should err on the side of caution. David Bunker said that the decision to improve 9600 North into a full City street was not made by the current Council. It was made by Pleasant Grove. Monson Place Road was supposed to extend straight through and curve to Harvey Blvd. Pleasant Grove then approved Georgian Estates, which blocked Monson Place from extending. The only east west corridor remaining was 9600 North. C. Bowman said she would expect a sidewalk to be installed because that is the City standard. C. Perry suggested that the City get the proposed sidewalk in and correct the past mistake by installing the other section of sidewalk in Bevro Heights. Mayor McGee recommended consulting with legal counsel on the addition of the sidewalk in front of Bevro and the method of payment.
MOTION: C. Bowman - To approve the final plat for Landon Court subdivision, subject to 1) Coordination of the installation of curb, gutter and sidewalks to City of Cedar Hills standard, and all improvements to Cedar Hills standards. Subject to 2) Water rights in the amount of 1 acre foot for each new lot shall be remitted, 3) Final engineering items including verification of centerline alignment with Pleasant Grove, 4) Geotech report shall be submitted prior to issuance of building permits, 5) A note on the final plat shall limit parking on the throat of the cul-de-sac, 6) Signage shall be required and to 7) Instruct staff on the extension of the sidewalk down Bevro Heights, Lot 1. Seconded by C. Lowder.
Fred Levin asked how the Council felt about the Waiver of Protest. He said that putting in the sidewalk will increase traffic and there will be safety concerns. He would like Cedar Hills to give residents the option of a Waiver of Protest. C. Perry said that he drives the road every day, and if a sidewalk is added, the traffic pattern will not change. C. Richardson said that there is a long history of a lack of communication between the residents. He said that the Council should not allow individual issues to prevent good long-term planning.
Aye-C. Bowman
C. Lowder
C. Perry
C. Richardson
C. Wright Motion passes.
9. Review/Action on Proposal to Install a Steel Monopole next to the Current Cellular Tower (8:55 p.m.)
See handouts. The Keg Company has contacted the City to construct a 100’ steel cellular monopole next to the current cellular tower. There is a monopole at Lone Peak High School, west of the tennis courts. Putting a monopole next to the tower north of the driving range would take up a smaller land area (20’x20’) and the new monopole would be half the size of the existing one. The existing tower has various cell phone providers connected to it. The tower is too encumbered.
Jerome Gourley was present from The Keg Company, representing T-Mobile on an independent contract. The existing tower was built in 1992. It has been purchased and owned by Verizon, though a number of other carriers lease space. When Landco/Lone Peak Links deeded the property back to the City, the owner of the property (Mr. Briggs) was supposed to exempt this property out of Lot 204 as part of the Development Agreement. There is no public record that this property belongs to Mr. Briggs. The County and public records show that the property is still owned by the City. However, Lone Peak Links is getting the rent from of the tower. Mr. Gourley negotiated with Mr. Briggs and got a lease to allow them to go on the tower with their antennas. T-mobile would not sign the lease because there is no warranty deed or title. Mr. Briggs then refused to deal with Mr. Gourley. For T-Mobile to go on the existing tower, a ground lease would need to be acquired from Mr. Briggs. Because the City owns the land, T-Mobile can get a ground lease from the City.
C. Perry said that he does not want to see another tower, especially if the existing tower is sufficient. Rodney Despain asked if the City would be obligated to convey the property back to Mr. Briggs if he contested it. C. Perry said he would be inclined to deny the request to refer this back to the Planning Commission to consider building another tower. The proposed tower would allow up to three providers while the existing tower has four providers on it. The closest signal is on the hill on Alpine and then in Highland. The estimated cost of the monopole would be $150,000. C. Richardson said he would prefer to take a step back and be strategic. He’s like the City to explore a policy similar to Alpine City where the city owns and installs the pole then leases it to the telecom companies. This is similar to the way cities build roads and other infrastructure then allows private entities to compete.
C. Richardson suggested installing a stealth pole so that the City has the type of pole that it wants. Rodney Despain pointed out that people are somewhat offended by the pole. Other cities have dealt with this issue separately. American Fork chooses to allow 60’ maximum height, but allows more locations and the poles are kept away from residential areas. The City should have an ordinance dealing with this issue. The Telecommunications Act allows cities to reasonably regulate this issue. Konrad Hildebrandt asked the Council to consider that the City needs to own the property to get the revenue source
MOTION: C. Richardson - To table this item pending staff review of ordinances, property, and revenue scenarios and a review of existing ordinances. Seconded by C. Bowman.
Aye-C. Bowman
C. Lowder
C. Perry
C. Richardson
C. Wright Motion passes.
10. Review/Action on Council Assignments (9:40 p.m.)
See handouts. Mayor McGee recommended appointing Joel Wright to the North Utah County Animal Shelter, North Utah County Solid Waste Special Services District and the Utah League of Cities and Towns Policy Committee.
MOTION: C. Perry - To confirm Mayor McGee’s recommendation of assignments for Council Member Joel Wright as our representative on the North Utah County Solid Waste Special Services District, North Utah County Animal Shelter and Utah League of Cities and Towns Policy Council. Seconded by C. Lowder
Aye-C. Bowman
C. Lowder
C. Perry
C. Richardson
C. Wright Motion passes.
11. Review/Action on Trail Grant (9:43 p.m.)
See handouts. The City has currently budgeted $100,000 for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The City is currently writing a grant to the State of Utah Division of Parks and Recreation; the grant is for a maximum of $100,000. The grant requires that the City Council approve the City Staff’s ability to participate in the grant.
MOTION: C. Perry - To renew the approval of the Non-motorized Trail Recreational Trail Program grant application to the State of Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. Seconded by C. Richardson.
C. Wright disclosed that his home backs up to the trail.
Aye-C. Bowman
C. Lowder
C. Perry
C. Richardson
C. Wright Motion passes.
12. Review/Action on a Resolution by the Mountainland MOP Regional Planning Committee Regarding a Motor Vehicle Registration Fee for Developing a Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund (9:45 p.m.)
See handouts. This item authorizes a fee increase of $10.00 to the motor vehicle registration. Utah County can then get additional funding of $2,500,000 for road funding. C. Perry pointed out that it is a tax shift. He indicated that the State recently presented a surplus overage refund and now is asking the cities to implement another fee.
MOTION: C. Perry - To authorize Mayor McGee to sign the resolution and further encourage our State representative to consider using the budget surplus from the State for the alleviation of our State’s transportation needs. Seconded by C. Richardson.
C. Bowman feels that it is unfair to assess the on-road vehicles equally with off-road motor vehicles that don’t have the same impact.
Aye-C. Lowder
C. Perry
C. Richardson
C. Wright
Nay - C. Bowman Motion passes.
13. Report on Fiscal Year 2007 Budget (July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007) (9:56 p.m.)
No additional report. This item was reviewed in the Work Session.
14. City Manager Report and Discussion (9:56 p.m.)
• The Public Works building is out to bid. It should be returned for Council review on April 18th.
• The golf management contract is also out for RFQ. It should be back to the Council by April 4th.
• The feasibility study for the Lone Peak Recreation District is also out.
• Konrad Hildebrandt will not be here on April 4th. He will be at the UCMA conference and then the ULCT conference. There was a discussion about providing a budget for all Council members to attend. C. Perry stated that a decision was made to not fund the conference in St. George, but to go when the conference was available in Salt Lake.
• There is a proposed change to the alignment of the entry to Canyon Heights Park. This is an engineered drawing and it has been sent to the landscape architect for his review. He has expressed some concern that it may not be as aesthetic, but he will make it work. This is just a proposal, so the landscape architect has not redesigned the overall plan.
15. Board and Committee Reports (10:15 p.m.)
• C. Richardson - The Planning Commission will meet on March 30th.
• C. Bowman - The Parks & Trails Committee met. They want the Planning Commission to review the fencing ordinance, specifically the white vinyl along the trail corridor, parks, etc. Four parks will be going out to bid by the end of the month. They discussed a “Community Begins with Me” program that looks for special needs in the community and addresses those. Spring Clean-Up is coming up. There may be additional cleanups throughout the year. The committee will look at sod vs. seed when the park bids are presented. The Family Festival Committee proposed bringing Ciara Decker to the Council for a report twice, possibly more often.
• C. Perry - The UTOPIA board meeting was delayed.
• C. Lowder - The Golf Course Advisory Committee is trying to drum up tournaments. Part of their advertising budget is wrapping cars to increase awareness. Part of the enticement is to have the 1-2 year lease give away for a hole-in-one, with a wrapped car.
• C. Wright - Attended and was sworn into the special services district.
• Easter Egg Hunt - Sponsors and volunteers are needed.
• Rodney Despain - The presentation tonight by Mr. Ah You prompted a need to address the facilities for the disabled. With the wrong response to those with disabilities, the City opens itself to legal action.
• City staff will get information to C. Perry about the landslide.
16. Motion to go into Executive Session, Pursuant to Utah State Code 52-4-5 (10:33 p.m.)
MOTION: C. Perry - To go into Executive Session, Pursuant to Utah State Code 52-4-5. Seconded by C. Wright.
Aye-C. Bowman
C. Lowder
C. Perry
C. Richardson
C. Wright Motion passes.
Utah State Code 52-4-5 designates specific parameters for which a Closed Meeting/Executive Session may be held. This Executive Session was held to discuss the following: The character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual and strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation.
17. Motion to Adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene City Council Meeting (11:25 p.m.)
MOTION: C. Lowder - To adjourn Executive Session and Reconvene City Council Meeting. Seconded by C. Wright.
Aye-C. Bowman
C. Lowder
C. Perry
C. Richardson
C. Wright Motion passes.
The Council discussed the issue regarding boundary adjustments with Pleasant Grove City. C. Richardson stated that the residents in Pleasant Grove feel they will lose their rural feel. C. Perry disagreed and stated that the opposition is deep rooted and emotional. Mayor McGee stated that Mayor Daniels of Pleasant Grove is okay with the boundary adjustments. He will no longer speak to Cindy Boyd, Pleasant Grove City Council, individually about the issue. C. Perry stated that she does not speak for their Council. Mayor McGee stated that Cedar Hills has been accommodating to every property that has come to us. C. Perry stated that this is not a priority issue for Pleasant Grove.
18. This meeting was adjourned at 11:31 p.m. on a motion by C. Wright, seconded by C. Lowder and unanimously approved.
/s/ Kim E. Holindrake
Kim E. Holindrake, City Recorder
Approved by Council:
April 4, 2006