Daxton Bishop

The session included mandatory annual training provided by the City Attorney covering the Open Public Meetings Act, emphasizing rules regarding electronic meetings, predetermination, agenda posting, and minute-keeping requirements. Training also detailed four categories of conflicts of interest and ethical considerations concerning gifts from vendors, alongside updates on Utah land use case law. During the Governing Body Reports, the City Manager reminded the Council about an upcoming annual retreat, and Councilmembers provided input on signage needs at the new City park and issues concerning asphalt markings near Maverik. The Regular Session began with the presentation of the Student of the Month. The main business involved a discussion and approval of the Tri Pointe Townhomes project, specifically its Project Master Plan, Schematic Subdivision, and Development Agreement. Key points included the proposal to deed 16 buildable lots to the City for moderate-income housing in lieu of fees, potential connection to the Rail Trail requiring boardwalk installation, and discussions surrounding the high water table, landscaping buffers, lot widths, and potential wetland mitigation. The Council approved the plan and Development Agreement subject to minor changes and remaining DRC requirements. The Council also approved the Summary Action List, which included the approval of the Minutes for January 20, 2026, the Farmington Fire EMS License Renewal, and a five-year Extension Agreement for waste collection services.

The work session focused on Police Department staffing, where the Police Chief requested adding an assistant chief and a second lieutenant, funded potentially by a recent retirement. Discussion also covered terms for a potential officer position related to Lagoon, with ongoing tracking of calls related to the Western Sports Park. The agenda moved into a closed session to discuss real property transactions, followed by a return to open session. Reports addressed the design consultant for the new skate park and the possibility of shortening City office operations during holidays. The regular session included a student spotlight presentation. Business items involved the adoption of policies for the Residential Green Waste Can Program, including opt-out procedures and delivery schedules, and the approval of the First Amendment to an agreement for a Home Occupation Exemption for a landscape supply business, removing its sunset clause due to compliance and lack of complaints. The Council also approved the Summary Action List, which included appointing a member to the Historic Preservation Commission, formalizing a General Plan element ordinance, reviewing the December 2025 Financial Report, and authorizing the surplus of several Police Department vehicles. City Manager reports covered tentative agreement with the School District for parking lot expansion and updates on traffic light installation planning at Innovator and 1525.

The agenda for the meeting included the welcome and introduction of new Commission members, discussion regarding term lengths and potential renewal for current members, and the nomination of the HPC Chairperson. Other key items involved the discussion and approval of the 2026 Meeting Calendar, an update on the Farmington Historic Plaque Program, and discussion of potential projects aligning with ordinance 3-3-040. The agenda also noted the approval of the October 2025 meeting minutes.

The Work Session focused on two main proposals. The first was the design for an All-Wheels Park on city property, necessitated by the loss of the current skate park due to UDOT expansion. Designers presented schematics for a mixed-use facility featuring asphalt skate park elements, jump flow lines, and a bicycle playground, emphasizing low maintenance and high variety. Council discussion covered potential themes, site location concerns, parking coordination with the nearby elementary school, and liability, with general support indicated. The second work session item involved considering a proposal to lease city property for use as a temporary Farmers Market/hyper-local food hub, which also received indication of support. The Regular Session included the administration of the Oath of Office to the newly elected Mayor and a Councilmember, recognition for a Battalion Chief for earning the Managing Fire Officer Designation and being named Davis County Officer of the Year, and recognition of outgoing Planning and Historic Preservation Commission members. Business included the consideration of the Second Amendment to the Supplemental Development Agreement for Canopy Square, which involved approving a change in project phasing to prioritize residential units ahead of the commercial podium building due to property line negotiations. The Council also reviewed and accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit Report, which noted minor findings regarding budget overages in specific funds and exceeding the legal limit for the unrestricted General Fund balance in the current year. Finally, the Council indicated support for the Fire Department continuing to provide EMS and interfacility transport services through an RFP process. Summary actions involved appointing new members to the Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions and approving various committee and board appointments for the new term.

The meeting included discussions on several critical items across Work Session, Closed Session, and Regular Session. Key topics involved replacing the Police Department's outdated TASER system with a five-year subscription model. Discussions on the Evan's concept focused on developing the last 20 acres with high-specification for-sale office condos, with some concern raised about potential residential creep. The Council approved engaging with gogoEV to explore infrastructure funding grants for installing Level 3 Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers, intended to monetize usage and support the City's growing EV fleet. The Council approved the Integrated Water and Land Use Element of the General Plan, which aims to reduce per capita water usage toward state goals. Amendments to the Consolidated Fee Schedule were approved, including adjustments for garbage/recycling fees and planning for the rollout of a green waste collection program. Additionally, the Council approved a zone text amendment to remove public hearings for certain special exceptions (driveway width, building heights) and approved updates to City Code references for the State's Land Use and Development Management Act. Finally, preliminary approvals were granted for the Rock Haven Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) to establish six single-family lots and for the schematic subdivision of the Red Barn Lane property, allowing for the sale of a lot zoned for office use.