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IVINS
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
December 5, 2024
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NOTICE: This meeting will be held in person and electronically. You may watch the live audio and video feed by going to www.ivinsutah.gov under "Upcoming Events". When the meeting is live, it will reflect "In Progress" - click on the "In Progress" link to watch the meeting live. The Mayor and/or City Council Members may attend electronically if they are unable to attend in person. The anchor location will be the Ivins City Council chambers located at 85 North Main Street, Ivins City, Utah 84738. |
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WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER |
MAYOR AND COUNCIL: The meeting was called to order at
5:31 p.m. and announced there was a quorum present.
All present included Mayor Pro Tem Scott,
Mayor Pro Tem Scott,
Council Member Smith,
Council Member Barton,
and
Council Member Gillespie.
STAFF:
Police Chief Jaron Studley,
Building and Zoning Administrator Mike Haycock,
City Manager Dale Coulam,
City Attorney Bryan Pack,
and
City Recorder Kari D. Jimenez.
EXCUSED:
Council Member Anderson
Mayor Pro Tem Scott called the meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott acknowledged there was a Quorum present. Mayor Hart was in attendance at a Colorado River Water Users Conference in Las Vegas and excused tonight. Council Member Anderson was also excused.
Council Member Smith led the Flag Salute
Council Member Smith gave the Invocation
There were no disclosures or conflicts of interest with items on this meeting's agenda.
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* REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA: Santa Clara Ivins Public Safety and Fire Departments Life Saving Award for Officers and EMTs |
Cheyne McDonald reported that he has served as Ivins voice on the Solid Waste District for the past 15 years. There is ongoing construction and the upcoming opening of the first two phases of upgrades, which will improve traffic flow and scale systems, with plans to complete a third-phase that includes a convenience center. He noted a contractual increase in waste removal costs starting next year but emphasized that Ivins residents benefit from the lowest rates in the State. There was a question regarding why recycling is more expensive. Cheyne McDonald indicated that is more expensive because it generates no direct revenue, involves costly labor, and requires transporting materials to Las Vegas. However, recycling extends the landfill’s lifespan, which offsets costs since landfills must be maintained for 50 years after closure. Regarding recycling opt-out options, residents were automatically opted into recycling after the City decided to proceed without offering further opportunities to opt out due to the cost savings when making that decision. He invited anyone to tour the landfill and recycling facility to better understand the labor-intensive recycling process.
Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tem Scott read the Proclamation, a copy of which is available as an attachment to this agenda. The proclamation urge Ivins residents to remember honor and teach for those that sacrifice to protect our freedoms. Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Ivins City Cemetery.
MOTION: Council Member Gillespie moved to approve the Proclamation regarding Wreaths Across America
SECOND: Council Member Smith
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Mayor Pro Tem Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Smith |
AYE |
| Council Member Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Anderson |
ABSENT |
Parks and Recreation Report
SCI Public Safety Report
Parks and Recreation Director Marc Christensen was excused, attending to Ivins Christmas Light Parade and Santa in the Park for Ivins residents in Ivins Heritage Park. An electronic report was provided and is available as an attachment to this agenda.
Chief Jaron Studley provided an electronic report, a copy of which is available as an attachment to this agenda. There have been a number of activities and achievements within the police department and community, including a burglary in Santa Clara, where the suspect entered homes while residents were present but was resolved when the individual was apprehended in St. George after attempting similar crimes. Training highlights included firearms practice, advanced field training certification for Officer Pikyavit, and leadership and active shooter management courses for supervisors. They have ongoing professional development, with supervisors attending leadership schools and plans for staff to share impactful lessons during upcoming training sessions. Officer Brown and Officer Heath completed emergency vehicle operations training, and the Chief participated in a mid-year conference for police chiefs, sharing valuable insights with local jurisdictions. Community engagement was strong, with officers supporting events like the Halloween bash, concerts, and Red Ribbon Week. Sergeant Bate was commended for her impactful presentation at the Women’s Leadership Conference, where she inspired attendees by sharing her journey in law enforcement. The department handled 435 calls, with 251 occurring in Ivins City. The chief expressed gratitude for the team’s hard work.
The Planning Commission discussed the Hidden Springs RV Conditional Use Permit and approval the Planning Commission Meeting Schedule Dates for Calendar Year 2025. There will be Public Hearings before the Planning Commission at the next Planning Commission meeting regarding the Hidden Springs RV Resort as well as the Moderate Income Housing Plan, both of which will move forward to the City Council after the Planning Commission meeting.
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CITIZEN COMMENT & REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None |
Form
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PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION ITEMS - None |
Draft Ordinance
The Planning Commission and City Council will hold back-to-back public hearings on upcoming ordinance updates to the Moderate Income Housing Plan. The most notable changes involve the accessory structure and ADU (Accessory Dwelling Units) ordinance, adjustments to the land use plan dates, and clarifications requested by the State. A significant update includes specifying that impact fees for detached ADUs will not be charged, which aligns with recent impact fee reports. Efforts were made to align ordinance language with the Moderate Income Housing Plan by mirroring the State's terminology and goals. This clarity allows for the preparation of a final detailed report that addresses State feedback, emphasizing actionable specifics such as timelines and methods. These revisions should satisfy state requirements. The process, although lengthy, reflects thorough collaboration and a commitment to meeting state expectations.
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Approval of City Council Work Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2024 |
Minutes - DRAFT
| B. |
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for November 7, 2024 |
Minutes - DRAFT
MOTION: Council Member Gillespie moved to approve the Consent Agenda
SECOND: Council Member Barton
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Mayor Pro Tem Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Smith |
AYE |
| Council Member Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Anderson |
ABSENT |
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION |
Council Member Gillespie and Marc Christensen met with SHAC (Sand Hollow Acquatic Center) members from the City of St. George, Santa Clara, and Ivins to discuss the SHAC invoice of $48,000, which is consistent with previous years. While she has not been a strong supporter of SHAC in the past, she was impressed with St. George’s plans to reduce their operating expenses and annual deficit, which is fairly divided among the cities based on usage. The City of St. George also absorbs all capital improvement costs, which is a significant benefit. They discussed improving marketing strategies to increase awareness and usage by Ivins residents. Currently, schools are not charged for access due to a reciprocal arrangement for gym use, but that may be revisited in the future. She also advocated for Ivins City employees to have free access to SHAC, as St. George employees currently do. She and Marc Christensen also discussed moving Ivins’ free swim day from Heritage Days to another date to better promote resident participation. We proposed making it a community event, potentially involving the Youth Council and Parks and Recreation, with activities like a citywide barbecue to boost engagement. The SHAC agreement is in perpetuity and unlikely to change, so Ivins City is looking to maximize its benefits over the next year while closely monitoring progress and re-evaluating its effectiveness in the future. She reminded the City Council Wreaths Across America will be held on Saturday, December 14th at the Ivins City Cemetery.
Council Member Barton reported that Tuesday, December 17th will be an appreciation luncheon for City Staff that will start at noon in the City Council Chambers.
There were no other reports.
Excused - no report
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City Attorney Bryan Pack |
No report
Dale Coulam thanked the Council for recognizing and remembering staff.
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Items to be placed on future agendas |
MOTION: Council Member Barton moved to adjourn
SECOND: Council Member Smith
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously.
| Mayor Pro Tem Scott |
AYE |
| Council Member Smith |
AYE |
| Council Member Barton |
AYE |
| Council Member Gillespie |
AYE |
| Council Member Anderson |
ABSENT |
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Respectfully,
Kari D. Jimenez, MMC