Public Comment
Jennifer Barney - She is one of the residents impacted by the Morgan Blvd PI break. Appreciates services provided to the city. This is a difficult position to be in. She's lost 1/3 of her home. Financially, she can't absorb that. She will have to take the loss in her property value. Doesn't care who is liable, just wants her home back. She's looking to the city to help with that. She has talked with an attorney and was told usually those who own the pipes take responsibility. She wants the city to be fiscally responsible, but not at her expense. Would like the Council to consider why we've chosen to serve. Is it to help people of the community? If so, she's asking for help to become whole. Would also like the Council to consider that the owners aren't asking for outrageous amounts. Aren't trying to come ahead, just want to be made whole. There is no loophole with her insurance to get this covered.
Review/Action on Resolution Recognizing Kylee Wunder as a Cedar Hills Champion
As part of the Cedar Hills Champions Program, the city would like to recognize Kylee Wunder. Thirteen year old Kylee has been a lifelong fan of soccer and has spent many years playing and enjoying the sport with her younger twin brothers, both of whom are autistic. Kylee saw the need for a soccer camp for autistic children in Utah County and reached out and gathered the support of Utah Valley University, several local businesses and volunteers to create and implement the Moving Mountains Soccer Camp for autistic children. Please see the press release on the city website for more info.
Recognition of Chief Brad Freeman
Consent Agenda
Minutes from the June 20th and June 28th meetings were approved.
City Reports
Chandler Goodwin - Flag football and tot soccer registration ends next week. Lego registration ends this week. Bayhill Park playground equipment has been delivered and installation has begun. Currently soliciting an "against" opinion for the PARC tax, as required by law.
Mayor Gygi - Next MAG meeting is Thursday.
Denise Andersen - Planning Commission met last week. Many residents showed up to give input on Oak Road parcel. PC tabled the action pending info from our attorney and so that the entire PC could participate in the discussion. Also discussed option of artificial turf for landscaping, which will continue to be a discussion item. Discussing ordinance for ground solar units.
Review/Action on on Coverage for Morgan Blvd PI Line Break
Staff reviewed the claims from the PI break with our insurance adjustor. Based on their recommendations, staff is proposing that the city cover the full cost of mitigation and partial cost of restoration. The mitigation claims total $27,555.80 and the restoration costs total $13,222.19. The funds would come from the Water & Sewer Fund. Staff indicated precedent isn't being set as each issue is being reviewed on a case by case level. They are working on an official policy for future issues, including a "good neighbor, no-fault" coverage self-funded by the city.
Mayor Gygi said the only way to approve something tonight is if all council members agree, as we only have 3 council members in attendance tonight. If it's not unanimous, it must be tabled. He feels morally the city should do something to help these residents. All residents should contact their homeowners insurance to find out what coverage they have as most don't have all the coverage they could have. One example is water that originates outside of the home, which is an additional rider that has to be purchased. Because we have maintained our pipes, our insurance won't cover these claims as they only cover in instances where the city is negligent. The city isn't legally obligated to help, but he feels we should. Agrees we should cover 100% of mitigation and 50% of restoration costs.
Staff is not making a recommendation on what percentage of restoration should be covered. In a past instance of sewer damage, 60% of restoration was covered.
CM Bailey recommended the city cover mitigation and restoration at 100%. Insurance is eager to take money but won't pay claims.
CM Andersen said she has a house that flooded with sewage and thankfully her insurance covered it. She's is sympathetic and persuaded to agree. I was persuaded as well.
Approved 3-0 to cover 100% of the mitigation and restoration costs, but not for replacement of personal property and misc costs, such as increased electricity
Discussion on Qualtrics
Staff has met with representatives from Qualtrics to discuss Cedar Hills using Qualtrics software to perform surveys. The agreement is based on the number of responses per year. The surveys could be used as a bench marking tool to help staff measure year-over-year changes to programming and city services. The agreement allows for up to 5,000 responses per year. These responses could be from a resident survey, recreation participant survey, event center rentals, or golf patron surveys. Qualtrics is known worldwide and has worked with many cities.
Chase Winder with Qualtrics presented. Surveys allow cities to receive feedback and take that info to make decisions. They are already working with several cities from throughout the State. Provo has been using for 8 years to get the pulse of their residents. Felt it allows residents who can't attend council meetings to still have a voice. Cities can do specific surveys, such as public works, parks planning, general services, etc.
Review/Action on Release of Performance Bond for Amsource Development
Amsource has requested the acceptance of the public improvements construction and the release of the construction/performance guarantee related to “Cedar Hills Retail”, except that portion to be held as the durability retainer. The requested release amount is $47,640.80. The durability retainer amount is $25,710.86. Staff has done the required inspections. This was approved.
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