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NOTICE AND AGENDA
SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
TIME: 6:00 PM
Public Notice is hereby given that the Santa Clara City Council will hold a Regular Meeting in the Santa Clara City
Council Chambers located at 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara Utah on Wednesday, March 11, 2026,
commencing at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be broadcasted on our city website at https://santaclarautah.gov.
1. Call to Order:
2. Opening Ceremony:
- Pledge of Allegiance: Councilman Caplin
- Opening Comments: Hans de Haan, Friends of Southern Utah (Quakers)
3. Conflicts and Disclosures:
4. Working Agenda:
A. Public Hearing(s) 6:00 pm:
1. None
B. Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes and Claims:
- February 25, 2026, City Council Work and Regular Meeting
- February 25, 2026, Closed Meeting Session
- Claims through March 11, 2026
2. Calendar of Events:
- March 25, 2026, City Council Work and Regular Meeting
- April 8, 2026, City Council Work and Regular Meeting
C. General Business:
1. Discussion and action on the Acceptance of the Rural Communities Opportunity Grant.
Presented by Jim McNulty, Planning Director.
2. Discussion and action to consider approval of a Consulting Agreement with Dustin Mouritsen.
Presented by Brock Jacobsen, City Manager
5. Reports:
A. Mayor / Council Reports
6. Closed Meeting Session:
7. Adjournment:
Note: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodation during this meeting should
notify the city no later than 24 hours in advance of the meeting by calling 435-673-6712. In accordance with State Statute and Council
Policy, one or more Council Members may be connected via speakerphone or may by two-thirds vote to go into a closed meeting.

The undersigned, duly appointed City Recorder hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was posted within the Santa Clara City
limits on this 5th day of March 2026 at the Santa Clara City Hall, on the City Hall Notice Board, at the Santa Clara Post Office, on the Utah
State Public Notice Website, and on the City Website at http://santaclarautah.gov.

___________________________
Selena Nez, CMC
City Recorder

SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL WORK MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
MEETING MINUTES
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR SANTA CLARA CITY, WASHINGTON, UTAH, met for a Work Meeting
on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 2603 Santa Clara
Drive, Santa Clara, Utah. The meeting will be broadcasted on our city website at
https://santaclarautah.gov.
Present:

Mayor Jarett Waite
Councilman Justin Caplin
Councilwoman Janene Burton
Councilwoman Christa Hinton
Councilwoman Dave Pond
Councilman Mark Heindrickson

Staff Present:

Selena Nez, City Recorder
Matt Ence, City Attorney
Jim McNulty, Planning Director
Cody Mitchell, Building Official
Dan Cazier, Fire Chief
Ryan VonCannon, Parks Director
Jaron Studly, Police Chief
Casey Stratton, Public Works Assistant Director

1. Call to Order
Mayor Jarett Waite called the Santa Clara City Council Work Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present
from the council were Councilman Justin Caplin, Councilwoman Janene Burton, Councilwoman
Christa Hinton, Councilman Dave Pond, and Councilman Mark Hendrickson.
2. Working Agenda
A. General Business:
1. Council Procedure, Robert’s Rule of Order. Presented by Matt Ence, City Attorney.
City Attorney Matt Ence presented updates to the City Council Meeting Policies and Procedures
document, which was last enacted in 2013 and amended in 2014. Mayor Waite explained that he had
reviewed the document and highlighted sections that may need updating due to changes in practice or
state code requirements.
Ence walked through the highlighted sections, noting that Mayor Waite had done the initial review
work. The first item discussed was section 3.4 regarding recognition by the mayor, which currently
requires formal recognition of staff and public members. The council agreed this should be modified
to reflect current practice of simply recognizing council members present, as staff indicated they did
not want to be formally recognized in the minutes each meeting.
The anchor location requirement for electronic meetings was also discussed, with Ence noting that
current state code only requires someone to be at the physical location where the public can attend,
not necessarily the mayor or a council member.
Order of business sections needed updating to reflect the current meeting schedule rather than the
outdated schedule from 2013. The council discussed simplifying the agenda format requirements,
particularly around opening comments and citizen communications which are not done at every
meeting. Councilwoman Hinton requested that language be maintained for interfaith council members
who typically provide opening comments.
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The mayor pro tem selection process was extensively discussed. Ence clarified that contrary to his
initial understanding, the mayor pro tem is elected by the council, not appointed by the mayor. The
council debated whether the position should be elected annually or every two years to align with other
council assignments. After discussion, the council settled on annual elections, with Councilman Pond
initially favoring two years to match other assignments but accepting the one-year term.
Ence also noted that the mayor pro tem position can be important beyond just running meetings in the
mayor's absence, citing his experience signing an emergency declaration during the dike failure when
he served as mayor pro tem.
Item continuation procedures in section 7.5 were discussed, with focus on whether the mayor or
council should have authority to continue agenda items when applicants request continuance less than
seven days before a meeting. The language currently creates some inconsistency between subsections.
Councilman Caplin noted this provides important checks and balances, while Ence raised concerns
about the practicality of having the council make such decisions via email versus calling a special
meeting.
Public hearing procedures were reviewed, with discussion about whether the council should vote to
close public hearings or if the mayor should simply declare them closed. The council preferred the
current practice of the mayor closing hearings with council retaining the option to reopen them.
Requirements for public comment were discussed, with Ence recommending that only names be
required from speakers, not addresses or residency status. This followed training from former City
Attorney Brock indicating that requiring additional information could create inappropriate barriers to
public participation.
Rules of conduct sections were reviewed, including disorderly citizen provisions that require a twothirds council vote to expel someone from a meeting. Ence suggested adding language about signs
and other potentially disruptive items that might be brought to meetings.
The discussion touched on recent council interactions, with some members expressing concerns about
how disagreements should be handled between council members, emphasizing the importance of
maintaining professionalism and addressing issues privately when possible.
Time limits for public comment were mentioned as potentially needing to be added to the document,
referencing previous ordinance updates on public hearing procedures.
2. Discussion regarding Graveyard Wash Reservoir. Presented by Jim McNulty, Planning
Director.
Planning Director Jim McNulty provided an update on the future Graveyard Wash Reservoir project.
The reservoir will be located on property that is currently unincorporated Washington County land
and BLM property, but falls within Santa Clara City's annexation policy plan and map.
McNulty explained that Saint George City and the Conservancy District will build and operate the
facility, but Santa Clara City intends to annex the property to maintain land use control. He presented
maps from Alpha Engineering showing the reservoir location in relation to Highway 91, Pioneer
Parkway, and the city shops.
The annexation process is moving forward with the updated annexation policy plan going to Planning
Commission for public hearing, followed by a 14-day comment period for affected entities before
coming to the City Council, likely on March 25th. The actual annexation process is expected to take
90-120 days once initiated, with completion targeted for July.
There has been discussion about the "Graveyard Wash" name, which appears to derive from the
historic Graveyard Hill in the area. Staff indicated they may have input on the naming but will need to
coordinate with Saint George City and the Conservancy District.

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City Attorney Matt Ence explained that the primary benefit of annexation is land use control, which
would allow the city to have input over potential recreational opportunities and surrounding
development. Without annexation, the city would have no influence over these decisions.
Councilman Caplin asked about costs associated with annexation, and Ence clarified that the city
would not be responsible for reservoir maintenance, which remains with Saint George City and the
water district. However, the city could potentially develop recreational agreements with BLM for park
facilities around the reservoir.
3. Continued discussion regarding parking at Frei’s Fruit Market requested by Mayor
Waite.
Mayor Waite requested this item be removed from the agenda but noted it was already published,
requiring council to table or continue it. Since work meetings don't allow motions, the council agreed
to skip this item. Mayor Waite explained they're hoping to get more information from a traffic
engineer before having further discussion on the parking issue.
4. Discussion regarding Rural Communities Opportunity Grant. Presented by Jim
McNulty, Planning Director.
Planning Director Jim McNulty and Colette Cox from the Governor's Office of Economic
Opportunity presented an update on the Rural Communities Opportunity Grant. Santa Clara City was
awarded $194,013 on January 2, 2026, representing 55% of the original $350,000 request for a
$665,000 multi-faceted historic downtown retail refresh project.
The city was one of eight communities awarded grants out of 29 applications. The grant is intended to
ensure the historic district retail area remains vibrant, accessible, and attractive for local commerce,
regional visitor economy, and community engagement.
Phase 1 of the original proposal focused on parking improvements to address dangerous blade parking
in front of Fry's Fruit Market, creation of new accessible public parking areas, landscaping, additional
display areas, outdoor seating, and demolition/remediation of Jenkins oil tanks.
Other elements in the original application included improved signage and wayfinding, walkability
improvements, building facade improvements, and historic district maintenance, but these were scaled
back due to the partial funding award.
Cox explained that all other grant recipients have already accepted their awards and are implementing
projects, while Santa Clara's situation requires amending the original proposal due to legal disputes
involving multiple Frei family properties that may make the original plan unviable.
The timeline is critical, with contracts needing to be finalized by March 15th. Cox emphasized that
amendments must stay within the original intent of the grant, and projects must be completed within
two years, though preferably within one year to maintain eligibility for potential Phase 2 funding in
the next application cycle.
The grant operates as a pass-through to businesses, meaning funds can be used to enhance private
property including parking, signage, lighting, or digital content promotion. There is no requirement
for property owners to compensate the city, as improvements are viewed as investments in their
properties.
Mayor Waite expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity, noting his business experience in downtown
Saint George and the value such grants provide. He suggested focusing on elements like oil tank
removal and website development featuring audio tours of downtown historic properties,
incorporating data from resident Denise Webster.
Council members supported keeping the Jenkins oil tank removal as a priority and exploring
website/digital marketing options. Staff was directed to work on an amended application for the

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March 11th council meeting, with the understanding that two council members would be absent but
could provide input after reviewing the packet.
McNulty noted that transportation engineering work would provide additional information for parking
decisions, though this would be separate from the grant application process.
3. Staff Reports
Various department heads provided updates:
Police Chief, Jaron Studley reported:
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Preparing department budget with March deadline
Monitoring four legislative bills (license plate readers, victim identity protections, unmarked
car enforcement limits, e-bike regulations)
New dispatch contract expected to save $55K–$60K annually
Public safety contract negotiations ongoing with positive outlook
Animal shelter kennels completed; low intake numbers continue
Successful interdiction operation with federal partners; seizure of ~100 lbs of
methamphetamine
Officer training enhanced through freeway interdiction work

Parks Director, Ryan VonCannon reported:
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Three burials scheduled this week
Large baseball tournament Friday and Saturday utilizing six
University volunteer groups visiting Black Rock area for project work
Parks Director, Ryan VonCannon reported:

Power Director, Gary Hall reported:
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Updating capital facilities plan and impact fees (costs have roughly doubled since 2022)
South Hills transmission line and substation nearing completion
Ongoing maintenance: tree trimming, pole replacements, regulator upgrades
Staffing updates: one apprentice on leave (new baby), testing and advancement activities
underway
Offered follow-up on utility resources from recent UAMP meetings

Assistant Public Works Director, Casey Stratton reported:
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Staff attended state water conference for certification training
Riverfront waterline replacement nearly complete; Tamarisk replacement underway
Road maintenance prep: extensive crack sealing ahead of slurry seal project
Satellite leak detection identified numerous leaks; most distribution leaks repaired
Coal West sewer project expanded beyond scope but on track for completion and road
reopening

Fire Chief, Dan Cazier reported on:
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High call volume month with two significant rescues (Snow Canyon and stranded contractors
in heavy snow)
Ongoing training: wildland air operations, hazmat technician courses, autism awareness
Public safety contract negotiations nearing completion
Working toward county reimbursement agreement for outlying area responses
Legislative update: potential fire mitigation funding via TRT tax set-aside
Conducted city and station tours with councilmember

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Building Official, Cody Mitchell reported:
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56 homes permitted; 5 pending (total 61)
Upcoming mixed retail/townhome project expected soon
Solus Townhomes preparing to begin first phase (21 units)
Continued heavy workload including code enforcement

Planning Director, Jim McNulty reported:
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Heritage Commission approved sign update for Jacob Hamblin Home Visitor Center
Approved design review for new home in historic district overlay
Upcoming Planning Commission meeting: annexation policy public hearing and subdivision
review
Multiple development items in progress; several on TRC agenda

4. Adjournment
Mayor Waite adjourned the work meeting at 5:38 p.m., noting they would reconvene at 6:00 p.m. for
the regular meeting.

___________________________________________

Selena Nez
City Recorder
Approved:

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SANTA CLARA CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
MEETING MINUTES
THE CITY COUNCIL FOR SANTA CLARA CITY, WASHINGTON, UTAH, met for a Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa
Clara, Utah. The meeting will be broadcasted on our city website at https://santaclarautah.gov.
Present:

Mayor Jarett Waite
Councilman Justin Caplin
Councilwoman Janene Burton
Councilwoman Christa Hinton
Councilwoman Dave Pond
Councilman Mark Heindrickson

Staff Present:

Selena Nez, City Recorder
Matt Ence, City Attorney (arrived at 7:00 pm)
Jim McNulty, Planning Director
Cody Mitchell, Building Official
Dan Cazier, Fire Chief
Ryan VonCannon, Parks Director
Jaron Studly, Police Chief

1. Call to Order
Mayor Jarett Waite called the regular scheduled meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The mayor welcomed everyone
and noted that a full council was present: Councilman Justin Caplin, Councilwoman Janene Burton,
Councilwoman Christa Hinton, Councilman Dave Pond, and Councilman Mark Hendrickson.
2. Opening Ceremony
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilman Pond
Opening Comments: Reverend Rickine Keston, Solomon’s Porch Foursquare Fellowship
3. General Citizen Public Comments
One Yellow slip was submitted for a public comment, which was determined to be for the public hearing. No
other general citizen public comments were received.
4. Conflicts and Disclosures
No other conflicts were disclosed by council members.
5. Working Agenda
A. Public Hearing(s) 6:00 pm
1.
Public Hearing to receive public comments regarding Park Pavilion Rental Fees and
Rules.
Parks Director Ryan VonCannon presented the proposed changes to park pavilion rental fees and rules. The
key changes included eliminating the resident/non-resident pricing structure in favor of a flat rate of $10 per
hour with a 2-hour minimum, making two smaller pavilions at Gubler Park non-reservable except when the
pickleball courts are reserved for tournaments, adding a $75 additional charge for bounce houses from
October through April, and eliminating the deposit requirement. Rule changes included allowing one bounce
house during October through April only, prohibiting water games and activities, and clarifying that pavilion
reservations do not include staff on-site or trash removal during events.
Amy Call, a resident and preschool teacher who has rented the Swiss Pioneer Memorial Pavilion for eight
years for graduations, provided public comment. She expressed understanding of the price increase from $20
to $90 for her typical 7 AM to 3 PM rental but requested that the parks department ensure tables are clean for

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extended rentals given the higher fee. She noted that she and her husband have historically cleaned the
pavilion themselves before events due to sticky surfaces from previous use.
VonCannon responded that the parks department tries to accommodate major recurring events and can
pressure wash pavilions before extended rentals, though they cannot guarantee pristine conditions due to
ongoing park use between cleaning and events
The public hearing was closed with no additional comments.
B. Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Minutes and Claims:
- February 11, 2026, City Council Work and Regular Meeting
- Claims through February 25, 2026
2. Calendar of Events:
- March 11, 2026, City Council Work and Regular Meeting
- March 25, 2026, City Council Work and Regular Meeting
Motion: Councilwoman Hinton moved to APPROVE the consent agenda as presented. Councilman
Pond seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hendrickson - Aye, Pond - Aye, Hinton - Aye, Burton - Aye
and Caplin - Aye. Motion passed unanimously.
C. General Business
1.
Discussion and action to consider approval Parks Pavilion Rental Fees and Rules, and
to approve Resolution No. 2026-08R. Presented by Ryan VonCannon, Parks Director.
Following the public hearing, the council discussed the proposed pavilion rental fees. Councilman Caplin
questioned whether the previous $20-25 fee was for the entire day, and VonCannon confirmed it was a flat
rate regardless of duration, with most reservations being 2-3 hours.
Councilwoman Hinton suggested exploring discounted rates for educational groups, first responders, and
veterans, similar to the city's civic event discount for the banquet hall. The council discussed various
approaches, including a $25 daily cap for qualifying groups and determining which organizations would be
eligible.
Councilman Pond recommended tabling the item to allow staff to develop criteria for discounted rates rather
than approving the fees and later amending them. Staff will return revised proposals that include a $25 daily
rate cap for educational, military, veteran and first responder groups, with verifications to be determined.
Motion: Councilman Caplin moved to TABLE the Parks Pavilion Rental Fees and Rules, and to
approve Resolution No. 2026-08R. Councilwoman Burton seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
Hendrickson - Aye, Pond - Aye, Hinton - Aye, Burton - Aye and Caplin - Aye. Motion passed
unanimously.
2.
Discussion and action to consider approval of the R-1-10 Single-Family Residential
Zone, Chapter 17.62 and approve Ordinance No. 2026-03. Presented by Jim McNulty, Planning
Director.
Planning Director Jim McNulty presented the R-1-4 Single-Family Residential Zone ordinance, which had
been under development for over a year. The ordinance includes a 10-year deed restriction requirement for
owner occupancy, working with housing expert Sharlene Wilde from NeighborWorks Sun Country Home
Solutions at $100 per file to monitor compliance.
Key provisions discussed included the deed restriction language requiring owner occupancy for 10 years,
garage door width limitations of 20 feet maximum, and minimum square footage requirements of 750 square

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feet on the main floor for single-story homes, with an additional minimum 500 square feet on the second floor
for two-story homes.
Council members expressed concerns about including income restrictions in the deed restrictions, questioning
whether this was required for enforcement and financing purposes. Councilman Hendrickson noted that
financing institutions typically require specific income qualifications spelled out in deed restrictions for
affordable housing projects.
The council discussed how the restrictions would apply to different buyer scenarios, including empty nesters
who might purchase with cash rather than financing. McNulty clarified that this zone is specifically intended
to create affordability and starter home opportunities, while other zoning options remain available for
different housing types.
Motion: Councilman Henrickson moved to APPROVE the R-1-10 Single-Family Residential
Zone, Chapter 17.62 and approve Ordinance No. 2026-03. Councilwoman Hinton seconded the
motion. Roll call vote: Hendrickson - Aye, Pond - Aye, Hinton - Aye, Burton - Aye and Caplin Aye. Motion passed unanimously.
3.
Discussion and action to consider approval of Temporary Signs, Chapter 17.44.
130 and approve Ordinance No. 2026-04. Presented by Jim McNulty, Planning Director.
Planning Director, Jim McNulty presented amendments to the temporary signs ordinance, which had been
discussed with both the planning commission and city council previously. The primary change involved
expanding the Swiss Days exception to include all city-sponsored events such as Swiss Days and America's
250 celebration.
The revised language allows temporary banners up to 32 square feet or 4 feet in height for city-sponsored
events, displayable for up to one year. The existing Swiss Days provision was moved to a separate section,
maintaining the 30-day pre-event and 15-day post-event display period for wood cow replicas.
Motion: Councilwoman Burton moved to APPROVE Temporary Signs, Chapter 17.44.130 and
approve Ordinance No. 2026-04. Councilman Caplin seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
Hendrickson - Aye, Pond - Aye, Hinton - Aye, Burton - Aye and Caplin - Aye. Motion passed
unanimously.
4.
Discussion and action to consider approval Planned Center Monument Signs, Chapter
17.44.110 and approve Ordinance No. 2026-05. Presented by Jim McNulty, Planning Director.
Planning Director Jim McNulty presented the planned center monument sign ordinance, developed in
response to a developer's request for a cleaner, more unified sign program for a new commercial project. The
ordinance allows larger monument signs (up to 18 feet tall with approximately 20 square feet placards) as an
alternative to multiple smaller monument signs.
McNulty showed examples from River Crossing in St. George, demonstrating the aesthetic improvement
possible with coordinated signage programs. The proposed project would include one sign oriented toward
Pioneer Parkway and potentially another facing Red Mountain Drive as development progresses.
The ordinance includes requirements for subtle lighting that won't impact adjacent residents or create glare,
ensuring compatibility with surrounding areas while allowing for more attractive and effective business
identification.
Motion: Councilman Pond moved to APPROVE Planned Center Monument Signs, Chapter
17.44.110 and approve Ordinance No. 2026-05. Councilwoman Hinton seconded the motion. Roll
call vote: Hendrickson - Aye, Pond - Aye, Hinton - Aye, Burton - Aye and Caplin - Aye. Motion
passed unanimously.
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5.

Appoint Mayor Pro-Tem

6. Reports
A.

Mayor / Council Reports

Councilman Justin Caplin reported exploring his committee assignments, reaching out to Santa Clara
Aquatic Center and contacting the county fair representative about the city's fair display. He praised the parks
department's professional handling of recent baseball tournaments.
Councilwoman Janene Burton thanked the council for flowers and condolences following her son's death in
Ukraine. She detailed the complex process of working with the US embassy, funeral homes, and Ukrainian
officials to arrange for her son's cremation and the retrieval of his remains, noting he is currently ninth in line
for cremation due to wartime conditions.
Councilwoman Christa Hinton also expressed condolences to Councilwoman Burton, noting nice tributes to
her son in various capacities and being glad he was recognized. She reported attending several LPC (League
of Cities and Towns) meetings, noting that bills change rapidly. She highlighted several key pieces of
legislation:
Senator McKay dropped a substitute property tax reform bill that would greatly affect most cities in the state,
requiring concerted effort to address. Representative Bolinder’s water bill no longer requires cities to
participate - participation is only required if cities want state water infrastructure funds, and funds would stay
within participating cities.
Representative Karen Peterson has a truth in taxation amendment requiring cities considering property tax
increases to hold funds equal to the increase in a special account until approval, and moves up notification
dates for residents, which can be problematic when counties don't provide needed information in time. She
attended a productive public safety work group meeting and appreciated touring police facilities with Chief
Cazier.
She noted one more LPC meeting during the legislative session, which ends next week. She highlighted
HB492 by Representative Roberts for transportation infrastructure and housing amendments, providing cities
low-interest loans for infrastructure to create housing opportunities, with Herriman planning to take advantage
for several potential housing units.
Councilman Dave Pond confirmed his action alert responses on legislative issues, missed the recent LPC
meeting due to conflicts, and noted seeing Santa Clara referenced positively by a representative who had
made bill adjustments based on conversations with the city. He attended the public safety work group and
expressed optimism about finalizing agreements.
Councilman Mark Hendrickson expressed condolences to Councilwoman Burton, reported reaching out to
various committee assignments, and confirmed his upcoming flood control authority meeting attendance
while studying budget and operational materials.
Mayor Waite reported on mosquito abatement district hiring of public information staff to educate residents
about the aedes aegypti mosquito problem and source control efforts. He detailed the productive public safety
work group meetings and Ivin's cooperation on agreement modifications. He reported DTEC and COG
meetings where funding was approved to swap Western Corridor environmental study timing with Hamblin
Parkway construction, moving the corridor study to 2029 while accelerating the parkway project. He attended
the transportation expo and air quality task force meetings, noting Councilman Pond's assignment to the latter.
He praised public works for resuming door-to-door notices for road work in addition to digital notifications
and mentioned several citizen meetings requiring police and code enforcement follow-up.
7. Closed Meeting Session
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Mayor Waite confirmed a closed meeting session.
Motion: Councilman Pond moved to go into Closed Meeting Session to Discuss Potential Litigation.
Councilwoman Hinton seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Hendrickson - Aye, Pond - Aye, Hinton Aye, Burton - Aye and Caplin - Aye. Motion passed unanimously.
The City Council was in Closed Session from 7:08 p.m. to 7:36 p.m.
8. Adjournment
Motion: Councilwoman Hinton moved to adjourn. Councilman Hendrickson seconded the motion.
All in favor. Motion passed unanimously.
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

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Selena Nez
City Recorder
Approved:

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1,003.00 SRING BLOCK - HARMONS STATION

104230-260 - BUILDING MAINTENAN

MISSION 6 FIRE AND SAFETY ADV

72608

208

02/10/2026

03/03/2026

4,796.50 SPRINKLER INSPECTION - ADD'L SERVICES

104240-260 - BUILDING MAINTENAN

MUTOYA, VINCENT

72609

255200996

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

125.00 BAIL/ BOND REFUND

102560-000 - BAIL & RESTITUTION

NEW WAVE CONSTRUCTION

72610

Refund: 2004565

03/02/2026

03/03/2026

109.45 Refund: 2004565 - NEW WAVE CONSTRUCTION

531311-000 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABL

NEW WAVE CONSTRUCTION

72611

Refund: 2004585

03/02/2026

03/03/2026

86.99 Refund: 2004585 - NEW WAVE CONSTRUCTION

531311-000 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABL

NEW WAVE CONSTRUCTION

72612

Refund: 2004915

03/02/2026

03/03/2026

126.59 Refund: 2004915 - NEW WAVE CONSTRUCTION

531311-000 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABL

OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

72613

SHG15563001

02/17/2026

03/03/2026

PROTECT YOUTH SPORTS

72614

1370890

02/28/2026

03/03/2026

24.40 BACKGROUND CHECK ADMIN - MCKENZIE WA

104130-370 - PROFESSIONAL SERVI

RAWSON, WILLIAM & PAULA

72615

Refund: 2003687

03/02/2026

03/03/2026

218.77 Refund: 2003687 - RAWSON, WILLIAM & PAULA

531311-000 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABL

STAR SIGN & BANNER INC

72616

164889

01/29/2026

03/03/2026

SUNRISE ENGINEERING, INC.

72617

ARIV1009681

01/22/2026

03/03/2026

UTAH STATE TREASURER / FINES

72618

FEBRUARY 2026

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

17,923.98 FEBRUARY 2026 COURT SURCHARGES

104120-905 - STATE FINE COLLECTI

UTILIS INC DBA ASTERRA

72619

501055

02/19/2026

03/03/2026

21,800.00 RECOVER - POTABLE WATER

515110-370 - PROFESSIONAL SERVI

WASH. CO. FLOOD CONTROL DIS

72620

FEBRUARY 2026

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

5,059.50 FEBRUARY 2026 FLOOD CONTROL

545410-770 - FLOOD CONTROL DIST.

WASHINGTON COUNTY SOLID WA
WASHINGTON COUNTY SOLID WA

72621
72621

195319
195319

03/03/2026
03/03/2026

03/03/2026
03/03/2026

41,990.20 3115 UNITS GARBAGE @ 13.48 & 2387 BLUCAN
14,918.75 3115 UNITS GARBAGE @ 13.48 & 2387 BLUCAN
$56,908.95

104430-311 - SOLID WASTE DISPOS
104430-312 - RECYCLING CHARGE

WHITAKER CONSTRUCTION CO.

72622

43326

02/24/2026

03/03/2026

95,600.00 1587 - SANTA CLARA WATERLINE REPLACEMEN

515110-730 - IMPROVEMENTS

Amount
Description
186.18 Refund: 908402 - ALCAYAGA, GWEN
84.75 AMERICA 250 LECTURE REFRESHMENTS
16.99
9.18
77.97
24.88
8.55
18.98
$156.55

DW TORX BIT SET
DESIGNER BOWL BRUSH
TIRE AND TUBE SEALANT
AIR FILTER 20X20X1
GLASS CLEANER / FASTENERS
GORILLA TAPE - POCKET HOLE SCREW

340.00 BAIL / BOND REFUND
874.52
405.00
135.00
3,314.51
$4,729.03

Ledger Account
531311-000 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABL
104652-416 - RAP TAX
104510-250 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
104510-256 - TOURNAMENT EXPENS
104510-256 - TOURNAMENT EXPENS
104510-260 - BUILDING MAINTENAN
104510-260 - BUILDING MAINTENAN
104510-260 - BUILDING MAINTENAN

102560-000 - BAIL & RESTITUTION

MEDICAL SUPPLIES
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
M3

104230-250 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
104230-250 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
104230-250 - OPERATING SUPPLIES
104230-250 - OPERATING SUPPLIES

283.02 MEDICAL WASTE REMOVAL

104230-370 - PROFESSIONAL SERVI

2,650.00 5 YEAR TEST - ELEVATOR

6,519.52 AMERICA 250 - BANNERS
600.00 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING - SANTA CLARA

Activity
Code

104240-260 - BUILDING MAINTENAN

104652-416 - RAP TAX
104410-320 - ENGINEERING SERVIC

$320,706.01
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3/3/2026 04:39 PM

City Council

Mayor
Jarett Waite

Christa Hinton
David Pond
Janene Burton
Mark Hendrickson
Justin Caplin

City Manager
Brock Jacobsen

CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date: March 11, 2026

Agenda Item: 1

Applicant: Santa Clara City

Requested by: Jim McNulty

Subject: Acceptance of Rural Communities Opportunity Grant

Description:
This item has been placed on the City Council regular meeting agenda for a decision and vote on the item.

Recommendation: Approval

Attachments: N/A

Cost: N/A
Legal Approval: N/A
Finance Approval: N/A
Budget Approval: N/A

2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah 84765
Phone (435) 673-6712 Fax (435) 628-7338

City Council

Mayor
Jarett Waite

Christa Hinton
David Pond
Janene Burton
Mark Hendrickson
Justin Caplin

City Manager
Brock Jacobsen

CITY COUNCIL
Meeting Date: March 11, 2026

Agenda Item: 2

Applicant: Santa Clara City

Requested by: Brock Jacobsen

Subject: Consulting Agreement with Dustin Mouritsen

Description:
N/A

Recommendation: Approval

Attachments: N/A

Cost: 3600
Legal Approval: N/A
Finance Approval: N/A
Budget Approval: N/A

2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah 84765
Phone (435) 673-6712 Fax (435) 628-7338

CONSULTING AGREEMENT
THIS CONSULTING AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made effective as of March 11, 2026
("Effective Date"), by and between SANTA CLARA CITY, a Utah municipal corporation (the
"City"), and Dustin Mouritsen ("Consultant"). Consultant and the Company are collectively
referred to as the "Parties" or individually referred to as a "Party."
RECITALS
A. Consultant was employed by the City as its Public Works Director prior to the effective
date hereof. As of the Effective Date, Consultant retired from full-time employment with City.
B. The City desires Consultant's services after his retirement, to assist generally with the
transition to new management of the City's public works department.
C. Consultant desires to continue serving the City in the capacities set forth.
D. Consultant agrees to enter into this Agreement as set forth below and provide Services
(as defined herein) to the City on the terms set forth in this Agreement.
AGREEMENT

Now, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants contained herein
and for other good and valuable consideration the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1.
Services.
Consultant shall provide Services to the City on an as-needed basis.
The Services shall include (1) as needed, consultations and advice related to Consultant's former
responsibilities at the City as may be requested from time to time by the Public Works Director, or
as otherwise directed by the City Manager. The Services to be performed by Consultant may only
be performed by Consultant and may not be assigned or delegated to any other person or entity.

2.

Compensation.

(a)
Consultant shall receive compensation paid by the City for his
performance of Services in the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per month during the
duration of this Agreement.

3.

Independent Contractor Relationship.

(a)
Consultant agrees and acknowledges that Consultant's relationship with the
Company is that of an independent contractor and nothing in this Agreement should be construed
to create a partnership, joint venture, or employer-employee relationship.
(b)
CONSULTANT EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT CONSULTANT IS
NOT ENTITLED TO ANY OF THE BENEFITS THAT THE COMPANY MAY MAKE
AVAILABLE TO ITS EMPLOYEES. CONSULTANT IS NOT ENTITLED TO RECEIVE
ANY PAID VACATION, SICK, HOLIDAY OR OTHER LEAVE, EXCEPT TO THE
EXTENT EXPRESSLY REQUIRED BY LAW. CONSULTANT AGREES THAT IT
SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FILING OF ALL TAX RETURNS AND
THE PAYMENT OF ALL TAXES THAT MAY ACCRUE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING INCOME TAXES AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT
TAXES, IF APPLICABLE.

(c)
Consultant shall fully and properly report all payments received from the
City pursuant to this Agreement in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local tax laws
and regulations. Because Consultant is an independent contractor, the City will not withhold or
make payments for social security, unemployment insurance or disability insurance, or obtain
workers' compensation insurance on Consultant's behalf. Consultant hereby accepts exclusive
liability for complying with all applicable laws governing independent contractors, including
obligations such as payment of taxes, social security, disability and other contributions based on
fees paid to Consultant, its agents or employees under this Agreement. Consultant hereby agrees
to indemnify and defend the City against any and all such taxes or contributions, including
penalties and interest. Consultant acknowledges that it has been advised by the City to consult a
tax advisor regarding its obligations to pay taxes under this Agreement. Consultant is free to enter
into any contract to provide services to other business entities, except any contract which would
induce Consultant to violate this Agreement.
4.
Term; Termination. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and
shall continue for a period of six (6) months from the Effective Date (the "Consulting Term").
Any Party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon notice to the other Party if the other Party
breaches or is in default of any obligation hereunder, which default is incapable of cure or which,
being capable of cure, has not been cured within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice
from the non-defaulting party.
5.

Miscellaneous.

(a)
No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement shall not confer any rights
or remedies upon any person other than the Parties and their respective successors and permitted
assigns.

Consulting Agreement
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(b)
Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the documents referred to
herein) constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior
understandings, agreements, or representations by or between the Parties, written or oral, that may
have related in any way to the subject matter hereof.
(c)
Assignment. Absent the prior written consent of the City, this Agreement
shall not be assignable by Consultant. Without prior written consent of Consultant, the City will
not assign this Agreement to any third party.
(d)
Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted
for convenience only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this
Agreement.
(e)
Governing Law; Arbitration. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the internal laws (and not the law of conflicts) of the State of Utah.
(f)
Amendments. No amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall be
valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by the Parties.
(g)
Construction. The language used in this Agreement will be deemed to be
the language chosen by the Parties to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction
shall be applied against any Party.
(h)
Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of
which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon
the same instrument. A signed copy of this Agreement delivered by fax, electronic mail, or other
means of electronic transmission will be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an
original signed copy of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first set
forth above, notwithstanding the actual date of execution.
CONSULTANT:

SANTA CLARA CITY:

___________________________________

Dustin Mouritsen

Jarett Waite, Mayor
ATTEST:
Selena Nez, Recorder

Consulting Agreement
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