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Council discussion emphasized that “dark-sky” can mean different things depending on the certifying body; one councilor asked staff to provide an example ordinance (the council mentioned an Elkridge draft) and requested that the presenter provide information across options rather than promoting a single approach. Staff said the presentation is informational and the council can decide later whether to pursue a resolution, a targeted ordinance (for example, updated outdoor-lighting requirements) or no formal action.

No formal action was required; the council requested the presentation so members could evaluate whether to direct planning staff or the planning commission to pursue specific ordinance language. The item was scheduled for the May 13 council meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting April 8 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council agreed to host a presentation on dark-sky options and certification at a future meeting (proposed May 13) so members and staff can learn about standards, definitions and potential ordinance approaches.","taxTitle","Woodland Hills, Utah County, Utah","taxId",4717,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605179,"Council OKs sale of two pieces of equipment and approves purchase of sweeper attachment",421,2264000,2685000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987159-6a754d3e1336fa015f516f6d36428cf5&start=2264&end=2685","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987159-6a754d3e1336fa015f516f6d36428cf5/thumbnail_2264000.jpg","/articles/6605179/Woodland-Hills/Utah-County/Utah/Council-OKs-sale-of-two-pieces-of-equipment-and-approves-purchase-of-sweeper-attachment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605179-ebfd4387235688aac8d774102be5bde8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050669&Signature=QXJVwiJboZEBio09OKNYhEdGP2UewShW2JWal6wJUTr2cJEKjRa5kyHd50ZY-9042Xq9cI5Ab1jcM2lzdRV-bNngORhYZNeookPwJ-l-IPeqNr2LYJtmLBM9QcQ8gZriniRQwpB1RdakDh49GayOlqRsoVRAzrjVAoBZKFg8fPCWLOPygRo7t8Ol3x6HPHoAMo-mx7pa~cYOYcAjY1faoESC-Rx0kVKobqb33vyCXVE9jqxxPlKFj1Kzt9i8Hu81ftxMzbM~RcvY6l0sw8SNn3AY9oLyR9~MvJFWNHexApvvcFFNPxSKuCk8Xlqfji21dcdy7mCb3883ve-qxU2kgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodland Hills City Council approved the sale of two pieces of surplus equipment—a skid steer and a Kubota—and authorized staff to purchase a loader-mounted street-sweeper attachment for the city’s leased loader.

Public-works staff explained the skid steer (tracked machine) is difficult to move around town and saw limited use; the loader under warranty and lease performs most work the skid steer once covered. The Kubota was described as aging, underutilized and less safe than newer equipment; staff recommended both items be sold at auction. Council discussed expected resale values; staff estimated the skid steer could bring tens of thousands and the Kubota a few thousand dollars depending on condition.

Staff also requested purchase authority for a sweeper attachment that mounts to the city’s loader. An earlier quote supplied to staff (several months old) put the sweeper price at about $11,500; staff said the unit collects debris in a hopper (the city prefers a collector-style sweeper rather than a blower-only unit) and will be useful for routine street sweeping and cleanup after projects. Staff said previous equipment sales already produced some funds and that the finance director indicated enough funds would be available to purchase the attachment if the council approved.

Council moved, seconded and approved the sales and the sweeper purchase. Staff said they will post surplus items for sale and proceed with the sweeper procurement when finance confirms available funds and the updated quote is received.","Woodland Hills council approved selling a skid steer and a Kubota and authorized purchase of a loader-mounted sweeper attachment, contingent on finance availability; staff said proceeds from surplus sales will offset costs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605184,"Maple Canyon well repair will cost city about $190,000; officials urge conservation during repairs",104,3484000,3588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987159-6a754d3e1336fa015f516f6d36428cf5&start=3484&end=3588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987159-6a754d3e1336fa015f516f6d36428cf5/thumbnail_3484000.jpg","/articles/6605184/Woodland-Hills/Utah-County/Utah/Maple-Canyon-well-repair-will-cost-city-about-190000-officials-urge-conservation-during-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605184-2eaad12d40ac1185e54147031258a602/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050670&Signature=i1j7NZpqxLnbzDpZg0VcUCUuJjp0rV5zTCJOwb6~~XS6E6jpPI2w8lNULv4SEfBJIFW1r8wxFGh-23o1qJ-W~-Ku41qWh2KoKMXgmwho44wmip0uGHk~5o2HsRiRkSUd0VoFUsv95sja0ZaNhE8zL53tIIb7I-j9MtnrlOwLkgIoWF4adtcI2u1YT0qjrMkrOl68qxFLM1vNtuxin5OGDamNC4kZvY470QMIAThXd~PVhZ9uzS6JjzvK0RfxCQfyLR6KmPWklHVl982ELfKzjkwj0xPbJa3Ch9s4LHQFX7nbWHgPG0u1tQyiBWwmMIY81y6n69sQYMUV2bzO2r4~0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Woodland Hills public-works staff reported a problem with the Maple Canyon well that supplies part of the city’s water. Ted, the city’s public-works speaker, told the council crews found holes in the well casing; a contractor’s initial slip-line solution encountered a misalignment and the repair plan was adjusted.

Staff explained crews installed a 12-inch casing to 350 feet but could not advance further because of misalignment; the contractor will remove the 12-inch, weld a 10-inch casing to the bottom, and reinstall the assembly with a new pump and discharge column. The total cost for the repair rose from an earlier estimate of about $250,000 to roughly $480,000. Woodland Hills’ share—40% of the joint project—was described as about $189,000 (staff later rounded to roughly $200,000 in conversation). Ted said the water enterprise fund contains reserves adequate to cover the city’s portion.

The schedule slipped: the repair completion was pushed about a month later than planned and staff said the immediate timeline would likely require approximately two weeks of modified operations while components are replaced. Public-works staff outlined temporary mitigation steps, including using booster-station bypasses and dialing pump speeds to pump from storage tanks and the lower system to cover demand; the booster station can provide an estimated 700–750 gallons per minute with adjusted operation, and staff said that could be increased to about 900 gallons per minute with additional adjustments.

Public-works staff recommended targeted conservation messaging to residents rather than immediate mandatory restrictions. Staff said they would consider temporarily reducing park watering and contacting high-usage customers (for example, churches and other large users) to ask for voluntary reductions. The city’s water account remains functional and staff said they will provide updates if conditions change.

Why it matters: The repair is a sizable, near-term expense for the city’s water system and may require water-conservation measures while the temporary solution is in place. The city plans to fund the cost from the enterprise fund rather than the general fund, and said it has reserves to cover the expense.","Public works reported holes in the Maple Canyon well casing; the slip-line repair plan increased total project cost and Woodland Hills' 40% share is now roughly $189,000. Staff said water enterprise funds cover the cost and asked residents to conserve during a roughly two-week repair window.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605188,"City authorizes mayor to sign interlocal agreement with Utah County; council rejects ranked-choice and fast-cast options",4849,1638000,6487000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987159-6a754d3e1336fa015f516f6d36428cf5&start=1638&end=6487","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987159-6a754d3e1336fa015f516f6d36428cf5/thumbnail_1638000.jpg","/articles/6605188/Woodland-Hills/Utah-County/Utah/City-authorizes-mayor-to-sign-interlocal-agreement-with-Utah-County-council-rejects-ranked-choice-and-fast-cast-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605188-cd1b79556a0f5a889038d7fb0816329a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050670&Signature=SLxMwa6EUiGzsbQump3BCdqK3lEP~EIP3zo--7XOUTSY7WifnPAP~UWvflSrRis04UX~BM~VDaS20hoNpXCjCXzO3-DK4q9xlVcPjZKBRo0laf9GrYdDu5TwRLBP6-tuESeJ5ZnvhtowImFDKKmFMfLNyCUo03d62hJfLns3UwTBD0ddMKMA0MfvBBikZxTndA1ussE1WuQhQD5gydyro~aBE~rp5oegBMLO-HB8OWh-e~d6q05ilnZiHs18t-MX4E9-4dsPPekc0gxCzjGGnRkcypcz3t7ujmXZH3R-KTWTk9pBcrMVhglucFzBUQl5kfdAxtZ8M4wtZQd3VfDm2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodland Hills City Council authorized the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with Utah County for the administration of the city’s 2025 municipal election and directed that the city use standard balloting rather than ranked-choice voting or the county’s “fast-cast” option.

Jody, city staff who presented the interlocal agreement, said the declaration-of-candidacy period will run June 2–5 (city offices will be open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. those days because June 1 is a Sunday). Jody told the council that county services under the agreement include ballot printing, mailings, tabulation and early voting at the county building; the county picks up drop-box ballots multiple times per day, and county staff handle secure pickup. Jody said the county paid for camera installation on ballot boxes but that the city and county are responsible for staffing and related operational costs.

The council discussed ranked-choice voting (RCV) and an alternative county-proposed “fast-cast” ballot process. Council members and staff said feedback on RCV had been generally negative in prior experience; some councilors said RCV delayed results and confused voters in prior local implementations. Staff also said fast-cast ballots would require additional city staffing (the county’s fast-cast option would require three trained city-personnel in the office for two weeks), raising extra personnel cost and time.

Councilor Brian moved that the mayor be authorized to sign the interlocal agreement with Utah County and that the city not implement ranked-choice voting or the fast-cast option for 2025. The motion was seconded and approved in roll-call votes recorded in the meeting minutes.

What the agreement covers: County handling of ballot printing, mailing, tabulation, early voting option at the county building, multiple daily ballot-box pickups, and secure transfer of ballots to the county for counting. The city remains responsible for local advertising and in-office staffing. Jody noted that ballots must be received by election day (the city no longer accepts postmarks alone) and recommended voters deliver early if mailing ballots.

Why it matters: The interlocal agreement preserves county-run election services while keeping speed and staffing requirements manageable for the city. The council’s direction to remain with standard balloting avoids the logistical and legal questions the council and staff said surround RCV and the fast-cast process.","Woodland Hills approved the county-run election interlocal, set the declaration-of-candidacy window and directed staff to proceed with a standard municipal election rather than ranked-choice or fast-cast options.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605193,"Woodland Hills council adopts package of ordinance changes on zoning, fences, sports courts and business licensing",6374,49000,6423000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987159-6a754d3e1336fa015f516f6d36428cf5&start=49&end=6423","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987159-6a754d3e1336fa015f516f6d36428cf5/thumbnail_49000.jpg","/articles/6605193/Woodland-Hills/Utah-County/Utah/Woodland-Hills-council-adopts-package-of-ordinance-changes-on-zoning-fences-sports-courts-and-business-licensing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605193-01e86157fae78fc4e9dddcca953ee67d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771050670&Signature=CKx91B9lmyLzPdEfrA9gr2rIf4VcgzuxP7tkneRD~aKqkGaM-gB-7D-cJbuK3W6I8dnvl2X2Yn-wZK3rdSerbR4QOA33T~9dODzclKnv2z44Mzho3LI68~epitVaZa2rD4sgYb0FTEkJkR5v9iJrZbKdUN1mfThGEs~tx~RjMN--0p0OZ39jktteUZ~yanmL4WqHe-TQ5SnvGx~Lh~nfuf0JGwRDCklUwYkbXTrnULq3sZLV8dJ1Pi0q1MPg~gH9SXa2XphE~iSYKFXkZa8g1MYxyaPzJIZmdJz-kR1ud5znVFyhpoYn~rRHrDJ~rFAu8mB0cxqEK2GP5PDpi~qqdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Woodland Hills City Council approved a package of land-use and administrative ordinance amendments during its April meeting, adopting a series of ordinances that update subdivision construction standards, expand which residential zones are subject to transient-housing rules, clarify fence-material rules and require permits and site plans for private sports courts.

The adopted ordinances change several provisions of Title 10 (zoning and development). Among the measures the council approved: a requirement that newly constructed homes within 300 feet of a main sewer line follow state connection rules (tie-in and lateral installation tied to new builds and major remodels); expansion of rules addressing transient housing so the threshold for short-term transient stays is 30 days (down from 90); an increase in allowed private garden area from 200 to 600 square feet subject to placement limits; clearer perimeter-fence dimensions and allowed materials (the ordinance language was amended to specify galvanized chain link where uncoated chain link had been listed); and a requirement that private sports courts be permitted with a site plan submitted to the city and reviewed through CityInspect.

Councilors also removed the planning commission from certain administrative reviews and substituted “the city” (city staff or designated reviewer) as the approving authority for some permit classes, citing timing and meeting-frequency concerns with the commission. In addition, text clarifying the distinction between business licenses and conditional-use permits was added to the municipal code so applicants can more easily determine whether a business license, a conditional-use permit, or both are required.

Council members discussed technical cleanups and phrasing changes (for example, clarifying “front plane” as the entire side of a residence that faces the street) and debated permitted fence finishes and whether vinyl-coated chain link should be listed; the council settled on wording specifying galvanized chain link in one location and clarifying other allowances elsewhere in the chapter. The sports-court change requires a site plan and permitting; lighting and nuisance concerns will remain subject to the city’s lighting standards and a future lighting ordinance update.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 2025-11: Amend development and construction standards (subdivision 2.9.2). Motion and second recorded; ordinance adopted (roll-call votes recorded in minutes).
- Ordinance 2025-12 through 2025-19: Series of code updates covering fencing materials/standards, garden areas, transient-housing period change, sports courts, business-license section reorganization and administrative-approval authority. Each ordinance was moved, seconded and adopted by the council during the same meeting; recorded roll-call votes appear in the official minutes.

Why it matters: The package updates multiple sections of the city code at once and affects building, permitting and enforcement for homeowners and small businesses. The change that removes some planning-commission review in favor of staff review is intended to speed approvals; the transient-housing limit and fencing rules will directly affect property owners and operators of short-term rentals.

What comes next: Council members flagged lighting (standards for sports-court illumination) and some ambiguous ordinance language for additional administrative edits; staff said they will prepare clarified language and incorporate agreed edits before final codification.","The Woodland Hills City Council approved a set of ordinance amendments updating development standards, fencing rules, sports-court permitting, transient housing limits and business-license rules. Councilors voted to substitute city approval for some planning-commission reviews.","actionData","errors"]

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