January 3, 2023 - City Council Meeting Citizens Agenda Summary

6:00 p.m. - Workshop

Unified Fire Authority Presentation – Standards of Cover

7:00 p.m. - Regular City Council Meeting


Agenda Item

Title

Summary
I.
General Business

A. Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
C. Unified Fire Authority Chief Brad Larson will provide an update about Unified Fire Authority.
II.
Public Comments
Public Comment is taken at the beginning of the meeting for topics that are not included on the agenda. If you wish to speak about a topic that is not on the agenda, go up to the podium when the mayor asks if there are any public comments.

By law, the city council may only take action on items specifically published on the agenda.
III.
Mayor Marcus Stevenson Report
Mayor and City Council Member Reports are an important communication tool for the Midvale City Council.

Typically, the Mayor or a Council Member will ask the City Manager for information on a subject or issue. They will also provide an update on the meetings or events they have attended.
IV.
City Council Member Reports
V.
City Manager Report
City Manager Matt Dahl will update the City Council on a variety of matters including programs, policies, employee recognition, etc.
VI.
Consent

A. Consider Minutes of December 6, 2022, City Council meeting Consider approving the Minutes of the previous City Council meeting
B. Consider Resolution No. 2023-R-01 Approving the Ninth Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement by Public Agencies to Create a New Entity, to Consolidate Law Enforcement Service, and Provide Rules of Governance
 The Unified Police Department (UPD) was established through the adoption of the Cooperative Agreement by Public Agencies. Midvale City became a member of UPD in 2011 and agreed to adhere to the terms and conditions of the Interlocal Agreement. The Agreement has been amended 8 times by the UPD Board. In August 2022, Midvale delivered a letter to UPD requesting 4 reforms that sought to strengthen cost controls by improving the budget process, establishing a fund balance policy, reviewing the performance of the organizations, an establishing a local branding emphasis. UPD has worked with Midvale and other member communities to address the proposed reforms. On November 17, 2022, the UPD Board approved the Ninth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement as part of the effort to strengthen cost controls through changes in UPD's budget process. The member communities, including Midvale City, have been requested to approve the Ninth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement.
VII.
Action Items

A. Discuss and consider Resolution No. 2023-R-02 acknowledging Completion and Receipt of Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Audit Presentation Presentation and review of the City's financial audit and financial statements for July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
B.

Consider Resolution No. 2023-R-03 approving Franchise Telecommunications Agreement with Communications America, LLC

 Midvale Municipal Code Chapters 5.52 require companies providing telecommunications within Midvale to acquire a franchise agreement with the City prior to providing services. Communications America, LLC has submitted complete applications for telecommunications franchise. It has indicated that it wishes to install and provide telecommunications services within the City primarily through fiber-optic lines.
C. Consider Resolution No. 2023-R-04 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) for the Bingham Junction Station Area Plan The Mayor's signature on this resolution will allow the City to move forward with Station Area Planning for the Midvale Center and Midvale Ft. Union Trax stations. The City applied for and was awarded grant funding through Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC) for these plans. There is no cost incurred by the City other than staff time. Station Area Plans are required per State Law and seek to find ways to promote the availability of affordable housing, sustainable environments, and access to employment opportunities. The studies will provide opportunities for public input to shape the plans.
D. Consider Resolution No. 2023-R-05 authorizing the Mayor to sign Amendment #2 to Grade Separated Crossing Agreement between Midvale City and Utah Transit Authority

In July 2014 the City entered into an agreement with Utah Transit Authority (UTA) which allowed the City to make improvements to certain designated grade-separate crossings. On Feb 3, 2015, this agreement was amended to allow sidewalk improvements on the west side of Holden Street passing under the UTA tracks line. The second amendment allows the City to make improvements to the east side of Holden Street passing under the UTA tracks line The City anticipated biding the improvements this winter with the designs for the City Hall Plaza. Construction of the sidewalk and City Hall Plaza are expected to commence in the Spring of 2023 with completion in Summer 2023. The sidewalk improvement, landscaping, and plaza will connect as one continues improvement and will provide greater pedestrian access to Holden and Main Street.
VIII.
Discussion Item



A. Discuss Proposed Amendments to Section 5.08 of the Midvale City Code Midvale City staff recommend approving amendments to Section 5.08 of the Midvale City Code, Business License Fees and Bonding Schedules. Amending the ordinance will ensure compliance with state code and provide transparency to the public.

The business licensing fee schedule explanation does not currently define the purpose intended for the fees being charged. The amendments would specify the usage of the funds for current and future business owners.

The Code currently reflects an incorrect fee schedule from years ago. The City Council adopts a new fee schedule every year. The amendment will refer to the most recent fee schedule.
B. Discuss Proposed Amendments to the Procurement Code

Discuss proposed changes to the laws that assure the City is purchasing things responsibly and competitively.
IX.
Possible Closed Session
This tentative item is placed on every City Council agenda in case the City Council needs to convene a closed session for one or more of the following discussions:
A. Closed Session to discuss the Character, Professional Competence or Physical or Mental Health of an Individual
B. Strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation
C. Strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property
D. Discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems
X.
Adjourn
The City Council votes to adjourn the meeting.
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