Council Member· 2024-2028
Dave Thomas
Layton City
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- 2:38
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Council Member Dave Thomas on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCouncil Member Dave Thomas consistently serves as an active facilitator of city business, frequently managing procedural motions such as closing public hearings and adjourning meetings. His legislative record reflects a focus on municipal regulation and public oversight, evidenced by his support for Ordinance 2607 to ban virtual currency kiosks and his engagement with infrastructure development standards. Beyond his voting record, Thomas is a vocal proponent of community-building efforts, regularly promoting Parks and Recreation programs and local youth initiatives. Additionally, he has demonstrated a commitment to honoring public service, most notably through his support for memorializing city officials and emergency workers.
Top issues during term (20)
Angel Street and Sugar Street Connection Project
The city offered $4,833,200 as just compensation based on professional appraisals.
New Residential Development
Minimal impact on municipal revenues.
Development Guidelines and Design Standards Update
Negligible administrative costs associated with code publication.
Pheasant View Drive Rezone Request
Private investment impact on the applicant property; no direct municipal expenditure.
Water Line Improvements
The contract is valued at $7,887,028, coming in below the engineer's $8.5 million estimate.
Amber Lane Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Minor addition to local residential property tax base.
Watts Auto North Rezone
Commercial property reclassification affecting sales tax and commercial revenue.
Hines at Three Farms Rezoning
Expansion of residential housing stock and infrastructure obligations.
KAGO Commercial Subdivision Phase 2 Plat Amendment
Reorganization of commercial parcels for potential business expansion.
Pulse Parties Reception Center Conditional Use
Promotes local business activity in the downtown district.
Real Estate Transaction Discussion
The financial impact involves the expenditure of municipal funds for the acquisition of the real property.
Rezone Proposal for Light Manufacturing at 181 and 215 West 2675 North
Property value and tax generation may shift depending on whether the land is developed for commercial or light industrial uses.
RCB Designs Rezone from CP-2 to M-1
Changes potential commercial tax yields to industrial tax yields for the 1.57-acre site.
Fernwood Estates Subdivision Plat Amendment
Martini & Co Customs Conditional Use Permit
Generates business licensing fees and local economic activity.
Gordon Avenue Rezone
The financial impact will depend on the density of any future residential development.
Layton Legacy Meetinghouse Conditional Use Permit
Private investment by the applicant.
Hines at Three Farms Subdivision Preliminary Plat
Expansion of residential housing stock and infrastructure obligations.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget
Determines the financial allocations and expenditure limits for Layton's redevelopment projects for the fiscal year.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Plan
The report covers the expenditure of federal Community Development Block Grant funds allocated to the city.
Moved or seconded (26)
Motions Thomas personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-02-05
approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
- secondedpassed2025-12-04
Councilmember Roberts moved to amend his original motion, to amend language in the Development Agreement, Resolution 25-53, to require 75% of the townhomes would be owner-occupied …
- seconded2025-12-04
Stevenson Fields Annexation, Rezone, and Development Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 4-02025-11-20
Resolution 25-52: Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Analysis
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-18
Adjourn as City Council and Reconvene as Board of Canvassers
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-06
Councilmember Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting and convene in a closed meeting at 7:33 p.m. to discuss the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real Property, Including Any Form of a…
- secondedpassed2025-08-07
Councilmember Roberts moved to open the meeting at 9:14 p.m.
- movedwithdrawn2025-08-07
Councilmember Thomas moved to table the item.
- movedpassed2025-08-07
Councilmember Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting and convene in a closed meeting at 8:35 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-08-07
Councilmember Roberts moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Thomas seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
- movedpassed2025-07-17
Councilmember Thomas moved to approve Resolution 25-32.
- secondedpassed2025-07-17
Councilmember Morris moved and Councilmember Thomas seconded to approve the minutes of: Layton City Council Work Meeting – March 20, 2025; Layton City Council Meeting – March 20, 2…
- secondedpassed 4-02025-06-19
approve the Easement Vacation – Lot 7 and Lot 8, East Layton Hills No. 6 Subdivision – 2025 and 2033 East Dan Drive, as presented, Ordinance 25-18
- secondedpassed2025-06-19
close the public hearings at 8:14 PM for Ordinances 25-14, 25-13, 25-18, and 25-16; and continue the public hearing for Ordinance 25-17, as previously stated
- movedpassed 4-02025-06-19
Adopt the Proposed Budget, Property Tax Rate, and Compensation Schedule for Elective, Statutory, and Executive Municipal Officers of Layton City for Fiscal Year July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 – Ordinance 25-13
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedno_action2025-05-15
Conveyance of Real Property to RDA
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-05-15
Councilmember Thomas moved to open the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
- secondedpassed2025-05-01
Councilmember Roberts moved to approve Item E of the Consent Agenda, Resolution 25-29 as presented.
- moved2025-05-01
Councilmember Thomas moved to adjourn the meeting and convene in a closed meeting at 9:38 p.m. to discuss the Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation and to discuss the Purchase,…
- secondedpassed 5-02025-04-10
Councilmember Roberts moved to close the public hearing at 11:31 p.m. and table the agenda item until Thursday, May 1, 2025, requesting Geostrata attend and explain geotechnical da…
Decisions during term (173)
Recorded while Thomas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Minutes
Eminent Domain Authorization for Angel Street and Sugar Street Connection (Resolution 26-43)
Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - June 18, 2026
Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - September 3, 2026
Approval of Minutes
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Davis County for 2200 West Bridge (Resolution 26-41)
Text Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards (Ordinance 26-27)
Rezone Request for Pheasant View Senior Living (1242 East Pheasant View Drive)
Approval of Minutes
Consent Agenda: Audit Committee Appointments and Gentile Street Agreement
Minutes of Layton City Council Work Meeting - May 21, 2026
Minutes of Layton City Council Meeting - August 6, 2026
Approval of Minutes
Consent Items: RAMP Tax Ordinance and Bylaws
Rezone Request and Development Agreement – 1596 North Main Street
Minutes of Layton City Council Work Meeting Minutes - May 7, 2026
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
Rezone Request – Amber Lane – Ordinance 26-24
Minutes of Layton City Council Work Meeting - April 2, 2026
Voting record (100)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Text Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards (Ordinance 26-27)
Rezone Request for Pheasant View Senior Living (1242 East Pheasant View Drive)
Rezone Request and Development Agreement – 1596 North Main Street
close the public hearing at 7:27 pm and approve the Rezone Request – Approximately 2382 East 1200 North (Parcel ID 09-088-0161) Rezone from A (Agriculture) to R-1-10 (Single Family Residential) as pre
Rezone Request: 2382 East 1200 North (Ordinance 26-22)
Councilmember Bloxham moved to close the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. and approve the rezone request – Layton Farms – A (Agriculture) to R-1-8 (Single Family Residential) – 2000 West Gordon Avenue as p
Adoption of Ordinance 26-23 (Layton Farms Rezone)
Zoning Text Amendment for Seasonal Outdoor Vendors (Ordinance 26-15)
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget and Certified Tax Rate (Ordinance 26-19)
Amendment of FY 2025-2026 Budget (Ordinance 26-18)
Councilmember Bloxham moved to continue the public hearing to June 18, 2026
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to amend the motion to include language to eliminate all turf in park strips and clarify the designated size, one-inch minus, only be applicable to rock products.
Councilmember Bloxham moved to continue the public hearing until June 18, 2026.
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to close the public hearing at 8:56 PM and approve the General Plan Amendment, Approximately 790 East Antelope Drive from A (Agriculture) to Institutional Use and Rezo
Continue Public Hearing on City Budget FY 2026-2027
Continue Public Hearing on Executive Compensation
General Plan Amendment and Rezone for Lindquist Mortuary
Water-Wise Standards for Single-Family Dwellings Text Amendment
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to close the public hearing at 7:32 PM and approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan for 2026-2027 as presented, Resolution 26-21.
Approval of CDBG Annual Action Plan for 2026-2027 - Resolution 26-21
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to approve the Rezone from R-S (Residential Suburban) to R-1-8 (Single Family Residential), approximately 2402 West Gordon Avenue, as presented, Ordinance 26-09.
Councilmember Smith Edmondson moved to close the public hearing at 8:41 PM and approve the Text Amendment – Neighborhood Town Center (TC-1) and Zoning District Amendments – Amending Title 19, zoning,
Ordinance 26-08: Neighborhood Town Center (TC-1) Zone
Rezone Request – The Overlook at Kays Creek – Ordinance 26-02
Annexation and Rezone Request – Love’s Valley View – Ordinances 26-04 and 26-05
Development Agreement Amendment – Trailside West PRUD – Resolution 26-14
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to approve the Amendment to the Development Agreement – Trailside West PRUD – Approximately 1855 West 1225 North – Resolution 26-14.
Councilmember Thomas moved to close the public hearings at 7:57 PM and approve the Rezone Request – The Overlook at Kays Creek – R-S (Residential Suburban) to R-1-10 (Single Family Residential) – Appr
Councilmember Morris moved to approve the Annexation and Rezone Request – Love’s Valley View – Unincorporated Area to R-S (Residential Suburban) – Approximately 940 North East Side Drive, Ordinances 2
Councilmember Kolendrianos moved to close the public hearing for Item B only at 8:05 PM and approve the Rezone Request – Hines at Three Farms – A (Agriculture) and R-S PRUD (Residential Suburban, Plan
Rezone Request – Hines at Three Farms (Ordinance 26-01)
Stevenson Fields Subdivision Development Agreement Amendment (75% Owner-Occupancy)
Stevenson Fields Subdivision Annexation, Rezone, and Development Agreement
Councilmember Roberts moved to amend his original motion, to amend language in the Development Agreement, Resolution 25-53, to require 75% of the townhomes would be owner-occupied on the first sale
Councilmember Roberts moved to adopt Ordinance 25-11, Ordinance 25-12, and Resolution 25-53, as previously amended.
Councilmember Smith Edmondson moved to close the public hearing at 8:03 and approve the General Plan Addendum – Water Use and Preservation Element as presented, Ordinance 25-24.
Councilmember Bloxham moved to close the public hearing at 7:49 and adopt the Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Sewer Impact Fee Analysis as presented, Resolution 25-52, with an implementation date
Adoption of Sewer Impact Fee Facilities Plan and Analysis (Resolution 25-52)
General Plan Addendum – Water Use and Preservation Element (Ordinance 25-24)
Councilmember Smith Edmondson moved to close the public hearing at 7:32 PM and approve the amendments to Titles 18 and Title 19 as presented, Ordinances 25-22 and 25-23. Councilmember Bloxham seconded
Adoption of Ordinances 25-22 and 25-23 for Land Use and Boundary Line Adjustments
Councilmember Roberts moved to close the public hearing at 7:49 PM and approve the Amendments to Title 19 Zoning, Chapter 19.02 Definitions, and Chapter 19.06 Land Use Regulations to Establish Definit
Amended Plat – Layton Park Plaza Condominium – 2nd Amendment
Ordinance 25-21: Zoning Amendments for Commercial Uses in Manufacturing Zones
Ordinance 25-19: Front Facade and Door Orientation Standards
Motion to approve Ordinance 25-19 regarding Single or Two-Family Dwelling definition and design standards for orientation of the front facade and location of a front door.
Councilmember Roberts moved to close the public hearing at 8:25 and table approval of the amendments to Title 19, Ordinance 25-19, to a future meeting, date uncertain, to allow Staff to provide the Co
Table Ordinance 25-19 (Front Facade and Door Orientation)
Stated he needed more clarification and was not comfortable voting on something he did not fully understand.