The West Haven City Council held a regular meeting on September 16, 2026, in the Council Chambers to address several municipal business items, according to meeting minutes released in a report published October 13.
Mayor Rob Vanderwood brought the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. The session included public presentations, the swearing in of new youth council leadership, and votes on various city ordinances and consent agenda items.
During the meeting, Mayor Vanderwood swore in Lucy Yamane as Youth Council Mayor and Dutton Booth as Youth Council Vice Mayor, along with the remaining members of the Youth Council.
The Council also voted on several agenda items. Members approved the consent agenda, which included the September 2, 2026, meeting minutes and payments to the Weber County Sheriff for $669,387.00, Staker Parson Companies for $592,726.21, and Young Ford of Ogden for $179,920.00.
Additionally, the Council voted to adopt Ordinance 17-2026, which amends Title XV regarding land usage, design review, and landscaping standards and requirements. Councilmember Call voted against the ordinance, expressing concerns regarding the amount of governance applied to single-family homes. Stephen Nelson noted that the city may withhold business licenses if these standards are not followed.
The Council also reviewed a report provided by Special Event Coordinator Sheri Bingham regarding the 2026 West Haven Days expenses and donations. A motion was made to table Resolution 37-2026, which concerns a prosecutor services agreement between the city and attorneys Matt Earl and Derek Malan.
Several upcoming community events were noted during the meeting. The Arts Festival at City Hall is scheduled for September 19, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Other scheduled events include an Open Sew Night on September 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM, a Senior Lunch Bunch at The Barn on September 23, 2026, at 11:30 AM, a Music Circle at The Barn on September 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM, and a Pumpkin Walk at R. Kenneth Baldwin Country Park on October 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
The Council entered into a closed session to discuss matters including real property, individual professional competence, and security systems. The meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM.
