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Draper City Council Meeting Summary - November 18, 2025

Meeting Portal — Tuesday, November 18, 2025
BodyDraper, Utah
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DateTuesday, November 18, 2025
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:00

Since we have enough of how we go we'll start off with we need a closed session, but we're gonna hold off for that until we have mic and talk here.

0:09

So we're gonna start off with our emergency management plan.

0:13

Nick?

0:14

Come on up, sir.

0:16

On up, sir.

0:20

Okay, we're gonna have yours open our there's the clicker up there too that you should be able to use.

0:27

Yes.

0:27

It's it's already pulled up.

0:29

It's in no it's called C E M P.

0:31

Yeah, it's in the full Cold Open or something.

0:34

I think I think we pulled it up already.

0:37

Is this a good idea?

0:39

One of them is emergency management position with the response.

0:43

I was trying to do the ball.

0:45

Thank you.

0:47

Thank you.

0:47

Um really quick.

0:49

I'm gonna give this to Nick here.

0:52

You can stand up here because there that will fill in it.

0:54

Um again in this current budget year, you guys approved a hire um a part-time emergency management specialist.

1:03

We've been very fortunate uh to pick up Nick Roble, who is actually a member of our community, comes with a lot of experience, uh spent I don't know how many years down in the Las Vegas area.

1:14

18.

1:14

There you go, 18.

1:16

Um, and so he's gonna give you an update on our comprehensive emergency management plan.

1:21

This is one of many plans uh that we have to update regularly that's tied in back to the county, and then has to be this and has to be approved by the state and by FEMA both on this one, Nick.

1:33

No, not FEMA, it just has just the state in compliance with the preparedness guide.

1:38

So um, again, this is one of many, um, but this is one that uh we felt like is important from a city's perspective uh for him to take in just a few minutes and run through uh with members of the council so they can understand exactly what's encompassed in this plan, and also a good opportunity for Nick just to talk to a few minutes about uh all the many things he's been working on.

1:58

Um he's been very, very busy uh working for us, and he's doing a great job.

2:02

So I'm gonna get out of the way and let Nick take it over.

2:04

Thanks, Chief.

2:09

Sorry that work.

2:11

So thinking clear the mouse.

2:13

Yeah, okay.

2:30

All right, mouse in this room.

2:35

Yeah.

2:36

So excited.

2:37

We're taking on the two.

2:41

All right.

2:42

Uh thank you very much, She.

2:43

Uh the uh council admin tonight, Mayor and you uh just gonna go over the comprehensive emergency management plan.

2:50

Uh some of the objectives we're gonna outline tonight.

2:52

It's a framework for managing disasters and emergencies within the city.

2:56

Identify some departmental responsibilities, and then actually discuss plan implementation on our next steps from here.

3:06

Sure, I appreciate that, Mayor.

3:09

Oh, too much.

3:10

Too much click in back.

3:12

Yes, please.

3:14

So the comprehensive emergency management plan was put together with the FEMA uh comprehensive preparedness guide and with Salt Lake County Emergency Management reviewing and approving our plan.

3:28

So we're required to have one by Utah code under the emergency management act, and it is done in compliance with NIMS and the incident command system.

3:37

Go ahead to the next slide, please.

3:41

So who does this apply to?

3:43

Well, it applies to all of the Draper City departments, it's in coordination with county, state, and federal authorities.

3:49

So we will rely on those different entities during a disaster.

3:53

And it does integrate, as I said, with Salt Lake County Emergency Management and Utah DEM, and it's based on the hazard mitigation plan and our risk profile.

4:10

So some of the things that it does is it establishes what we are going to do for command and control, defines the operational procedures against uh across all of the departments, what departments are gonna be responsible for what exactly identifies the key role responsibility resource coordination, and supports our continuity of government plan, and then also our community preparedness and our resilience.

4:31

Next slide, please.

4:33

So our concept of operations, basically, what are our priorities going to be in a disaster?

4:38

Obviously, our number one priority is gonna be the life safety, number two, incident stabilization, property and environmental protection, community lifeline stabilization, and then the continuity of government.

4:49

We still have a responsibility to continue governmental operations during a disaster.

4:55

We have our five operational phases, our prevention protection, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Land Use Regulation█████████████████████21%
Emergency Management███████████11%
Parks and Recreation███████████11%
Procedural████████8%
Personnel Matters████████8%
Public Health███████7%
Fiscal Sustainability██████6%
Public Works█████5%
Public Safety█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Draper City Council Meeting Summary - November 18, 2025

The Draper City Council convened to address emergency management updates, budget amendments, zoning map changes, and election results. The meeting included the swearing-in of new and promoted fire department members, a closed session regarding litigation and real estate, and a presentation on the city's trail system expansion.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved minutes from the October 21, 2025, City Council meeting.
  • Resolutions appointing Jason Wiggins (Parks Trails and Recreation Committee), Gentry White (Tree Committee), and Troy Walker (Jordan Basin Improvement District).
  • Acceptance of a quitclaim deed from Triple S Investment Company LLC.
  • Adoption of the official Draper City brand and style guide.
  • Vote: Unanimous 5-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Grant Howarth: Expressed support for the establishment of a local "Religious Freedom Day" in Draper, citing the historical context of religious tolerance and suggesting the city issue a proclamation similar to the Governor and other municipalities.
  • Branson Brinton: Expressed the need for an indoor tennis facility, noting that current outdoor-only options force residents to travel for 40-60 minutes when weather turns poor. Proposed utilizing unutilized city land for a temporary facility to lead to a permanent one.
  • Ryan Swap: Expressed opposition to the Fetzer zoning amendment (Item 6E), stating that changing RA2 to R3 on a private lane could justify three lots, which would destroy the character of the lane, violate maintenance agreements, and constitute spot zoning inconsistent with the general plan.
  • Sean Steinman: Expressed concern regarding the Fetzer proposal, noting that converting a single-family home to three lots on a private lane creates safety risks for snow removal and emergency access, and suggested an ADU as a better alternative for aging in place.

Discussion Items

  • Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP): Nick Roble presented the updated CEMP, designed to comply with Utah Code, NIMS, and the Incident Command System. He outlined priorities including life safety, incident stabilization, and community preparedness. He noted the plan integrates with Salt Lake County and Utah County (for the portion of Draper in that county). The council inquired about NIMS training levels and community outreach. Roble confirmed plans to rebuild the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and noted a NIMS 400 level course is scheduled for January.
  • Boundary Line Adjustment: Staff proposed adjusting the city boundary with Bluffdale to ensure full jurisdiction over a new road connecting 146th and UTA FrontRunner, as well as the end of 146th (Porter Rockwell Blvd). The goal is to eliminate overlapping jurisdiction and maintenance responsibilities.
  • Fire Department Budget Amendment: Staff requested approval for a budget amendment including a $52,100 allocation for outfitting a new fire engine (hoses, nozzles, and equipment) and addressing maintenance for stretchers. The council noted the General Fund balance is at 34.6% of total revenues, well within the state's 35% maximum limit.
  • South Valley Mosquito Abatement District: Presented a request for a tax increase of approximately $320,000 to fund personnel and enhanced control measures due to a significant statewide increase in West Nile Virus cases (from 1-2 to over 40 human cases). The district manager confirmed the increase averages about 77 cents per year on a $600,000 home.
  • Zoning Amendments (Plummer Property): Applicant Burke Plummer requested a zoning change from RA1 to RA2 for two parcels (1.31 and 0.97 acres) to allow for the creation of three lots (two half-acre lots and one larger lot) without demolishing an existing functional home. The council approved the amendment to allow this specific use.
  • Zoning Amendments (Fetzer Property): Applicant Robert Fetzer requested a zoning change from RA2 to R3 on a 0.89-acre parcel to facilitate subdivision into two lots for his family to "age in place." Public commenters raised concerns about the private lane and potential for three lots. Staff clarified that even with R3 zoning, the lot size and access lane constraints physically prevent three lots from being created on the property, and public access from 129 South is an option. The council approved the amendment to R3.
  • Fire Sprinkler Ordinance: Staff presented Ordinance 1682 to amend the municipal code, requiring fire sprinklers in specific circumstances to align with the state's adoption of the International Fire Code. This fills a gap where the state had excluded this requirement from its base adoption.
  • Trail System Projects: Staff presented updates on Lehigh's Dream Trail, RPD flow trail, and various safety improvements. Highlights include a $25,000 project to create a flyover at Maple Hollow to separate multi-use and downhill traffic, and an in-house project to build a loop at Red Rock to discourage social trails.

Key Outcomes

  • Emergency Management: The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan was presented for council understanding; formal adoption is scheduled for January.
  • Boundary Adjustment: The Council authorized the staff to proceed with boundary line adjustments with Bluffdale for road jurisdiction clarity.
  • Litigation: The Council voted 5-0 to enter a closed session for discussion on litigation and real estate transactions.
  • Public Hearings:
    • Mosquito District Tax Increase: Public hearing closed; no final vote recorded in transcript as the decision to approve the tax increase was deferred to the District's formal hearing on December 8th (staff only required to report intent).
    • Little Thai Kitchen: Approved unanimous consent for a limited service restaurant license (5-0).
    • Budget Amendment (Res 25-65): Approved the amendment including $52,100 for fire apparatus outfitting (5-0).
    • Plummer Zoning: Adopted Ordinance 1683 to amend the zoning map to RA2 (5-0).
    • Fetzer Zoning: Adopted Ordinances 1684 and 1685 to amend land use and zoning maps to R3 (5-0).
    • Fire Sprinklers: Adopted Ordinance 1682 regarding fire sprinkler requirements (5-0).
  • Audit: Approved Resolution 2566 accepting the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0).
  • Election: Approved Resolution 2567 declaring the results of the November 4, 2025, election; Troy Walker (Mayor) and Catherine Dalin (Council) certified as elected (5-0).
  • New Apparatus: Staff announced a push-in ceremony for a new fire engine at Suncrest Station on Thursday at 4 p.m.

Meeting Transcript

Since we have enough of how we go we'll start off with we need a closed session, but we're gonna hold off for that until we have mic and talk here. So we're gonna start off with our emergency management plan. Nick? Come on up, sir. On up, sir. Okay, we're gonna have yours open our there's the clicker up there too that you should be able to use. Yes. It's it's already pulled up. It's in no it's called C E M P. Yeah, it's in the full Cold Open or something. I think I think we pulled it up already. Is this a good idea? One of them is emergency management position with the response. I was trying to do the ball. Thank you. Thank you. Um really quick. I'm gonna give this to Nick here. You can stand up here because there that will fill in it. Um again in this current budget year, you guys approved a hire um a part-time emergency management specialist. We've been very fortunate uh to pick up Nick Roble, who is actually a member of our community, comes with a lot of experience, uh spent I don't know how many years down in the Las Vegas area. 18. There you go, 18. Um, and so he's gonna give you an update on our comprehensive emergency management plan. This is one of many plans uh that we have to update regularly that's tied in back to the county, and then has to be this and has to be approved by the state and by FEMA both on this one, Nick. No, not FEMA, it just has just the state in compliance with the preparedness guide. So um, again, this is one of many, um, but this is one that uh we felt like is important from a city's perspective uh for him to take in just a few minutes and run through uh with members of the council so they can understand exactly what's encompassed in this plan, and also a good opportunity for Nick just to talk to a few minutes about uh all the many things he's been working on. Um he's been very, very busy uh working for us, and he's doing a great job. So I'm gonna get out of the way and let Nick take it over. Thanks, Chief. Sorry that work. So thinking clear the mouse. Yeah, okay. All right, mouse in this room. Yeah. So excited. We're taking on the two. All right. Uh thank you very much, She. Uh the uh council admin tonight, Mayor and you uh just gonna go over the comprehensive emergency management plan. Uh some of the objectives we're gonna outline tonight. It's a framework for managing disasters and emergencies within the city. Identify some departmental responsibilities, and then actually discuss plan implementation on our next steps from here. Sure, I appreciate that, Mayor. Oh, too much. Too much click in back. Yes, please. So the comprehensive emergency management plan was put together with the FEMA uh comprehensive preparedness guide and with Salt Lake County Emergency Management reviewing and approving our plan. So we're required to have one by Utah code under the emergency management act, and it is done in compliance with NIMS and the incident command system. Go ahead to the next slide, please.

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