Minutes of the Public Hearing of the City of Woodland Hills City Council held on June 13, 2017

PUBLIC HEARING CONVENED AT: 7:03pm

CONDUCTING: Mayor Wendy Pray

COUNCIL PRESENT:STAFF PRESENT:

Mayor Wendy PrayJody Stones, City Recorder

Council MemberLarry HenryCraig Northup, Fire/Code Enforcement

Council Member Dorel Kynaston

Council Member Paul MacArthur

Council Member Kari Malkovich

  1. PUBLIC HEARING

Purpose for the hearing was to allow the public to make comments on the proposed 2018 Fiscal Year Budget.

Hearing no comment, Mayor Wendy Pray closed the Public Hearing.

Minutes of the City of Woodland Hills Council Meeting held on June 13, 2017 in the City of Woodland Hills Council Chambers.

COUNCIL MEETING CONVENED AT: 7:05pm

  1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CONDUCTING: Mayor Wendy Pray

COUNCIL PRESENT:STAFF PRESENT:

Mayor Wendy PrayJody Stones, City Recorder

Council MemberLarry HenryCraig Northup, Fire/Code Enforcement

Council Member Dorel KynastonChris Helvey, Finance Director

Council Member Paul MacArthur

Council Member Kari Malkovich

INVITATION TO SAY PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council MemberKari Malkovich invited those who wish to participate to stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance with her. The Pledge was then given.

INVOCATION

Council Member Paul MacArthur offered the invocation.

C. PUBLIC COMMENT

Resident Jeremey Searle inquired about when the road in front of his house would be fixed and the damaged utility boxes on Loafer Drive would be replaced.

Mayor Pray indicated that she believes that the Public Works department plans to take care of everything towards the end of the summer.

  1. CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of City Council Minutes from April 25, 2017 and May 9, 2017

MOTION BY: Council Member Larry Henry

SECONDED BY: Council Member Paul MacArthur

VOTE: All Affirmative (4-0)

  1. BUSINESS AND DISCUSSION
  1. SWEARING IN AND OATH OF OFFICE OF MAYOR WENDY PRAY

Recorder Jody Stones administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Wendy Pray.

Following the Oath of Office, Council took a twenty-minute recess.

  1. STATEMENTS FROM CANDIDATES EXPRESSING AN INTEREST TO SERVE ON CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Pray noted that, with her recent appointment as Mayor, a vacancy exists on Council and needs to be filled.

In accordance with State Law, a notice of vacancy on the City Council was posted and individuals interested in serving were asked to submit a resume.

David Pratt submitted a resume to the City, and the Council has had an opportunity to review his resume.

Mayor Pray asked Mr. Pratt to give the Council a brief introduction of himself including why he would like to serve on the City Council.

Mr. Pratt commented that he moved to Woodland Hills 17 years ago because he loved the trees and the solitude that came with living here. He explained that he is currently serving on the Planning Commission and that he felt it was a good time in his life to become more involved in the City. Mr. Pratt expressed appreciation for those who are serving on the Council now and those who have served in the past. He noted that he has strong opinions, but he also believes he can listen to the opinions of others.

Council Member Henry asked for clarification on the term for which Mr. Pratt will be appointed.

Mayor Pray explained the appointment would be for 6 months.

Council Member Kynaston expressed he appreciatedMr. Pratt’swork on the Planning Commission.

Mayor Pray explained that, at the next City Council meeting, the Council will vote on the appointment and the Oath of Office would be administered.

  1. 2018 FISCAL BUDGET ANALYSIS

Mayor Pray notified the Council that the City received from the State the estimated property tax amount of $556,000. It appears that the City will be collecting more property taxes than anticipated and because the City has been fiscally responsible this year and will have money that can be carried over, the Mayor proposed the City not hold a Truth and Taxation Hearing in August and accept the tax rate that will be assigned. However, it is possible that the tax rate may need to be raised next year.

Recorder Jody Stones felt it was important for residents to know Nebo School District is looking to pass a large bond next year and that coupled with a possible increase in the City tax rate could mean residents might see a large increase in their property tax bill December of 2018.

Council Member Kari Malkovich mentioned the school district is looking at an initiative called “Schools Now” that could increase the Nebo School District portion of resident’s property taxes.

Mayor Wendy Pray explained that there would be enough funds in the budget to cover sod at the City Park, fencing at the Park, an increase in hours for police services, landscaping the City Center, expanding the parking lot at the City Center and an increase funds for Woodland Hills Days. She expressed that she wants residents to know that as a Council we only raise rates when there is a necessity.

Council Member Paul MacArthur posed possibly looking at doing a small increase both years.

Mayor Wendy Pray indicated that while she can see the practicality behind doing small increases both years, philosophically she is not comfortable asking residents for money that is not needed.

Council discussed holding a Town Hall Meeting to discuss and inform residents of what is happening in the City.

Council Member Larry Henry expressed it is important to not just communicate but to make sure there isn’t a miscommunication.

Resident Bob Ottley mentioned it is important for the Council to discuss what the City is doing to live within a budget and how it is reducing the cost of day to day operations. There needs to be a clear message that Council is doing its best to not raise taxes unless it is necessary

Council agreed that the best time to hold a meeting would be in the fall.

  1. RESOLUTION 2017-03 ADOPTING THE 2018 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET

MOTION BY: Council Member Kari Malkovich made the motion to adopt Resolution 2017-03 adopting the 2018 fiscal year budget.

SECONDED BY: Council Member Larry Henry

VOTE: All Affirmative (4-0)

  1. LAURITZEN FIELD SIGN DESIGN

Council Member Paul MacArthur indicated he has a few conceptual ideas but would like to sit down with Therese Lauritzen and see what she might like.

  1. RESOLUTION 2017-04 APPOINGINT BRENT WINDER TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS

MOTION BY: Council Member Paul MacArthur motion to approve Resolution 2017-04 and appoint Brent Winder to the Board of Adjustments.

SECONDED BY: Council Member Larry Henry

VOTE: All Affirmative (4-0)

  1. APPOINTMENT OF MARK BRACKEN TO SERVE ON SUVMWA BOARD AND MT. NEBO WATER AGENCY BOARD

MOTION BY: Council Member Kari Malkovich made the motion to appoint Mark Bracken to serve on the SUVMWA Board and Mt. Nebo Water Agency Board.

SECONDED BY: Council Member Larry Henry

VOTE: All Affirmative (4-0)

  1. DISCUSSION ON ACCESS TO SWITCHBACKS

Council Member Dorel Kynaston informed the Council that he plans to meet with Corbett Stephens, Director of Public Worksfor the City as soon as Mr. Stephen’s returns from vacation.

Resident Jeff Burger expressed concerned with ATV’s using the switchbacks and what he feels is a potential fire risk.

Council Member Kari Malkovich hopessignage will alleviate some of the problems.

Resident Brett Iverson explained to the Council that one of the reasonshe and his family moved to Woodland Hills is to be able to enjoy both hiking andthe ability to use off- road vehicles. He believes a majority of residents are responsible and he would be disappointed if access to the switchbacks was cut off for ATV’s.

Council Member Kari Malkovich suggested discussion of ATV’s is held at a Town Hall Meeting.

  1. COUNCIL REVIEW OF PROPOSED UPDATED GENERAL PLAN

Council Member Kari Malkovich voiced concern with the trail plan. She could possibly envision a trail on the corridor roads but is apprehensive about identifying wilderness trails as she has seen individuals cut through private property to access what might be a wilderness trail.

Council Member Dorel Kynaston could support a trail on Woodland Hills Drive.

Council Member David Pratt indicated he can see a huge problem if the City continues to use the term “trail”. He indicated that there are two kinds of trails and the City needs to make sure when they are talking about trails that they distinguish what kind of trail they are talking about.

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Resident Brett Iverson mentioned that he lives by the City Park and residents have been respectful of private property and he has never had a problem.

Mayor Wendy Pray suggested having the Planning Commission reexamine the recreational trail portion of the General Plan.

Council discussed expanding the commercial area and felt it would be best to send their feedback to the Planning Commission and ask them to consider making some changes to the General Plan.

  1. UPDATE ON FIBER TO THE HOME

Finance Director Chris Helvey reported the RFP is in the process of being written and should be done next week.

  1. PROPOSED CHANGES TO SPORTS COURT FENCING

Council Member Paul MacArthur indicated that he looked at what other cities have adopted and he believes it makes sense to have the sports court fencing be allowed to exceed 10 feet in height.

Council Member Kari Malkovich the fence on a tennis court is greater than 10 feet.

MOTION BY: Council Member Paul MacArthur proposed that the Council modify the City Fencing Ordinance and allow sports court fencing to be a maximum of 18 feet.

SECONDED BY: Council Member Kari Malkovich seconded the motion.

Council Member Kari Malkovich making higher to allow for the different topography.

VOTE: All Affirmative (4-0)

  1. DISCUSSION OF SPEED LIMIT AND STOP SIGNS THROUGHOUT THE CITY

Tabled and will be placed on the next City Council Agenda.

  1. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED SESD FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

Mayor Wendy Pray briefed the Council on the history behind Woodland Hills and why the City choose to have SESD as its electrical service provider and why the District is now asking the City to sign a franchise agreement.

Council Member Kari Malkovich indicated she is not in favor of signing the franchise agreement.

Resident Bob Ottley advised the Council to proceed with great caution.

Council Member Paul MacArthur agreed to review the agreement and to look at other possible options.

  1. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO SUMMIT CREEK 7 PLAT F OF LOT LINE ON LOT 44-46

Bucky Gay with Summit Creek expressed his appreciation for being placed on the agenda. He is asking that Council approve lot line adjustments for lots 44-46. He believes that the adjustment will fix a future problem.

MOTION BY: Council Member Dorel Kynaston made the motion to approve the lot line adjustment for Summit Creek Plat F.

SECONDED BY: Council Member Kari Malkovich seconded the motion.

VOTE: Council Member Kari Malkovich, Council Member Dorel Kynaston, Council Member Paul MacArthur voted in favor of the lot line adjustment. Council Member Larry Henry abstained from the vote. MOTION PASSED.

  1. MISCELLANEOUS
  1. MUNICIPAL ELECTION UPDATE
  2. ULCT

Annual training in SLC in September 13-15th. Check the information.

  1. UTAH COUNTY FAIRCONTEST

Pray decorate the bull. Need to find someone to head it up.

  1. ADJOURN

MOTION BY: Council Member Kari Malkovich at 9:40pm

SECONDED BY: Council Member DorelKynaston

VOTE: All Affirmative (4-0)

MEETING ADJOURNED AT: 9:15 p.m.

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Jody Stones, City Recorder