01/01/2013 - Work Session - Announcements January 8,2013
City Council Announcements
January 8, 2013
7:51:08 PM Information Needed by Council Staff
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A. 7:51:15 PM Annual Reminder- Financial Disclosure
This is a reminder to submit a financial disclosure form statement to the Council Chair if
the Council Member's position in his/her business entity has changed or if the value of such
Council Member's interest in the entity has materially increased since last disclosure(SLC
Code 2.44.050)
Council Executive Director Cindy Gust-Jensen reminded the Council of this requirement to
update each January if there has been any change in financial situation; Councilmember
Simonsen indicated he would need to file a new form as he has had a change in
employment this past year.
B. 7:51:43 PM Council District Newsletters for Public Utilities
Mailing:
Prior to each calendar year,the Public Utilities Department identifies months for Council
Members to include Council District newsletters as part of their monthly mailing.Council
Members save on costs associated with mailing,but pay for printing expenses out of their
communication budget. There is a limit of three Council District newsletters for each
month.
➢ Council Members,please let Council staff know which month you are interested
in:
o March
o August
o December
NOTE: In keeping with Council policy and using the US Congress as a guide,
Council Members who are up for re-election should not mail out Council newsletters
any later than ten weeks before primary election which is August 13,2013.Council
Members seeking re-election should avoid the month of August.
Council Executive Director Cindy Gust-Jensen explained there is the need to know which
Council members would be interested in the various editions.
• Council members Christensen,Love and LaMalfa said they would like the March
edition.
• Council members Garrott and Simonsen said they would like the August edition.
• Council members Luke and Penfold said they would like the December edition.
C. 7:53:59 PM High School Video Contest Update
As previously authorized by the Council, staff plans to launch the video contest for high
school students sometime in January.Council staff is coordinating with School District staff
to help launch a high school video contest.Students are being asked to produce a 2 minute
video to show Salt Lake City what Arts & Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life,
Transportation &Mobility, Sustainability, Parks and Open Space, Economic Health, and
Education means to them.
Council staff has been working on a video to launch this campaign, and will share with
Council Members prior to launching.The high school video selected will be broadcast on
SLCTV and published on the Council's website.
Council Executive Director Cindy Gust-Jensen explained Staff will keep the Council
updated on the progress.
D. 7:54:27 PM Neighborhood Mini Grants - Lighter, Quicker,
Cheaper
The Council allocated$90,000 of the FY2o12-13 CIP funds to be used in the spirit of doing
projects in a "lighter, quicker, cheaper" manner. The $90,00o allocation is to be split
equally among the seven council districts.Details of this program include:i)developing the
process for gathering and approving ideas,2)building a webpage that contains the program
information, and 3) developing a communication strategy to inform the public about the
program.
The Council Office team has identified areas of feedback needed from the Council. The
questions are listed below and attachments are provided for the Council's review.
➢ Does the Council wish to suggest changes to the website content,grant agreement
draft or communication plan?(See Attached)
The proposed program details have not been discussed with the Administration. Council
Staff recommends that all details of the program be reviewed with affected Administrative
Departments.
a. CED—This department currently administers the City's other grant programs.
b. Legal—Review of the grant agreement.
c. Finance—Review of the payment requests and cash disbursement process.
d. IMS—Review of IMS related issues.
➢ Is it okay to ask the Administration for its support on this project?
The proposed Neighborhood Mini Grant Program has not yet been assigned to a City
Department.The following are some options about how to proceed with this program:
a. Turn the funding over to the Administration with conditions,including splitting
the funds equally among council districts and criteria previously discussed by
the Council at the November loth meeting.
b. Council Office could accept applications, and request the Administration's
assistance in reviewing project ideas with Council Subcommittee.
Subcommittee recommendations would go to full Council for approval.
c. Pass a resolution (similar to Olympic Legacy Project) that states criteria and
approval and administration of funds. Applications could be accepted,
approved by the Council, and then funds could be disbursed by the
Administration.
NOTE: Council Staff has prepared the following materials associated with the proposed
program. Some of the materials will be external, as useful resources for applicants,while
others are intended to be internal in order to administer the program's details,including
complying with accounting requirements.Before finalizing,Council Staff recommends the
Administration(City Attorney's Office,Finance,Community and Economic Development,
IMS,and Other Departments)review program materials.
Attachment Key User Description
Website Public Program content, timeline and requirements,
including online application.
Application Public Project ideas considered for funding can be
submitted either online or printed and mailed.
Checklist Public A resource that provides a list of program
requirements for project proposals to be
considered and steps that will need to be
completed if a project is awarded a grant.
Grant City Staff and Proposed agreement that includes project,
Agreement Grantee payment terms,and responsible party.
Draft
Communication Council Communication plans for getting program
Plan information out to the public, includes press
releases for media and Council Member
weeklies.
Council Executive Director Cindy Gust-Jensen explained the Staff formed a working
group to come up with various ways to approach this issue. It was known to be important
to the Council and it sounded as if the desire was for them to take an especially active role
in the process. She referred to options a,b,c for Council consideration.
Councilmember Garrott stated he would like to add the option to have CED administer the
grants with a City Council member from the appropriate district involved in the decision-
making committee in any manner determined.
Councilmember LaMalfa stated he can see that Staff has spent a great deal of time in
putting this together;however,he is concerned with being overly bureaucratic in terms of
the contract. He stated the application seems simple until being requested to check boxes
to comply with all permits, processes and plans. He stated he feels the contract is
intimidating and not legal-ease; does it need to be dispersed to an entity or to a person;
and what about insurance requirements (does the City insure them or require them to
purchase their own policy).
Ms. Gust-Jensen explained staff has not vetted this process at all with Administration
pending feedback of the Council;Administration does have the Small Neighborhood Grant
program. She stated when the Council first voted,it sounded like they wanted the option
to administer the program in—house. One approach would be to ask the Administration
to administer it in the same manner as they do the Neighborhood Grant Program.
Another is similar to during the Olympics, how the City kept control of the funds and
dispersed them but the Council made the final decision on the projects for each district and
Administration carried out the remainder of the items. She suggested checking with
Administration to see if they have an existing simpler process.
Councilmember Penfold stated he would like to check with Administration to see if there is
a simple mechanism already in place that meets his goal of the funds being really easy to
apply for and easy to receive.
Councilmember Christensen stated he feels just having some type of feedback or oversight
as to how the funds got used would be acceptable; there is not the goal of the Council to
administer the entire process. He stated he would hate to recreate the wheel if there is a
way to synergize with the current staff process. It would be nice to give input on how the
funds got used at least the first round to get a flavor as to what people have applied for.
Ms. Gust-Jensen stated staff can gather the details as to the current Neighborhood Grant
Program and how it could possibly compliment this program.
E. 8:01:54 PM Congressional Visits for 2013 -Washington D.C.
The National League of Cities Conference is scheduled for March 9-13,2013.The Utah
Legislative Sessions ends March 14.Ken Bullock with the ULCT indicated that because of
the scheduling conflict,many of the cities from Utah will not be attending the NLC,and as
such,the ULCT will not be hosting their traditional dinner event. Further, Carlton has
learned that the US House of Representative will not be in session during the time of the
Conference.
➢Would Council Members prefer to attend the Conference as scheduled?
➢Would Council Members prefer to attend the Conference as scheduled and set up an
another time for congressional visits?
➢Would Council Members prefer to schedule another time for a congressional visit?
Council Executive Director Cindy Gust-Jensen stated staff has secured reservations for the
conference;because the timing is off there is the need to determine who would still like to
attend. If not,there is the need to know if there is desire to go another time to deliver the
City's message to the federal legislators. She explained attendance at the conference is
two fold; attending as well as making congressional visits. The City lobbyist in
Washington, D.C. (Len Simon) sets those up and they can be done at any time; in
conjunction with the Mayor; by the Council at various times in coordination with the
Mayor's Office,etc. It was determined the individual Council members could decide and
get back with Staff.
Councilmember Simonsen stated if the Council feels it important to go, he would
tentatively like to attend but must first verify his schedule.
January 15,2013
City Council Announcements
January 15, 2013
Information Needed by Council Staff
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F. Council Retreat 9:32:10 PM
On the calendar for 2o13,there are two possible dates for a Council Retreat
✓ Tuesday,January 29
✓ Tuesday,February 26
✓ Other
➢ What date works best for Council Members to hold a Retreat?A majority of the
Council was in favor of January 29th. Councilmember LaMalfa suggested having a
lunch hour social starting at approximately 11:3o a.m.and start working at 12:30.
G. Business Advisory Board
There are unfilled seats on the Business Advisory Board for people from City Council districts
1,5,6,and 7.It should be noted that George Lukes—a District 6 resident a small business—has
been asked by the Administration to submit an application to serve on the board.The
Administration also has issued a news release that says"interested and qualified candidates
within all districts will be considered.
➢ Do Council Members have any constituents who would be interested in serving on the
Business Advisory Board? Cindy-Gust Jenson,Executive Council Director,asked
Council Members to let the Mayor's Office or Council staff know if they had any
recommendations. Councilmember Love asked for clarification on whether or not
applicants had to live in the district or have their business located in the district.
Russell Week,Council Policy Analyst,said either way acceptable. Councilmember
Love said she had two or three names in her district. Councilmember LaMalfa said
there were a couple of potential applicants in his district.
H. Business Advisory Board Meetings
Business Advisory Board staff has indicated that the board's chair would appreciate having a
Council Member or Council Members attend board meetings on a regular basis.
➢ Is any Council Member interested in attending the board meetings?The board meets
the second Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m.in Room 326.
➢ Ms.Gust-Jenson said the Board wanted to renew the invitation to have Council
Members attend their meetings. She said any Council Members who were interested
could have their names included on the Board's mailing list to receive agendas and/or
other information. Council Members Garrott,Penfold and Love expressed interest.
I. Golf Program Consultant Scope Outline(Attached)
Attached is the proposed outline for the Golf Program Consultant Scope.9:35:47 PM
➢ Do Council Members have recommendations?
Ms.Gust-Jenson said during the budget,Council Members indicated interest in having
an opportunity to review the scope to ensure their concerns were included. She said
one key question staff needed direction on was whether the Council anticipated that
the purpose of the study was to look with fresh eyes at the golf program or whether the
Council anticipated it would look at proposals that had been put on the table in recent
years. A majority of the Council was in favor of fresh eyes.
Ms.Gust-Jenson said she noticed other issues in the scope and asked if Council
Members wanted her to point those out or if they were ok with the scope as proposed.
Councilmember Garrott asked about dog uses. Ms.Gust-Jenson said there was a
section entitled"Alternative Uses and Opportunities"which talked about use of golf
course properties and at different times Council Members expressed they did not want
to see golf course property sold. She said she did not know if that was an official
position of the Council. She said if it was,the Council might want to clarify that or
have the Administration clarify that in the scope. Councilmember LaMalfa asked if
that was on the table. Council Members said yes/fresh eyes.
Ms.Gust-Jenson said another issue was a comparison of Salt Lake City's historical
financial performance with County golf. She said this might take a fair amount of time
and did not know if the Council thought that would add value. Councilmember
Christensen said he was more interested in tying it in context with the City's
competition with other municipal courses unless subsidizing operations or something
similar was being considered. He asked if there was a reason to go back and perform a
historical comparison with the County. Ms.Gust-Jenson said she did not know but just
wanted to bring this to the Council's attention. Michael Ackerlow,Acting Housing and
Neighborhood Development Director,said he thought the purpose was to look at
similar or comparable public systems to benchmark against. Council Members
expressed concerns that County courses might not provide a good comparison. Mr.
Ackerlow asked if the Council wanted the Administration to look at other appropriate
courses located closer to the City. A majority of the Council was in favor.
Ms.Gust-Jenson said another issue(Stakeholder Interviews)listed a number of
people/groups to interview including Key Golf Division staff,Golf Advisory Board,
Mayor's Citizen Task Force,Council Members/Mayor,Open Space Advisory Board,
Open Space staff and Community Councils. She said it did not appear a component
was included for gathering input from the general public and wanted to bring that to
the Council's attention. Councilmember Love suggested removing community councils
and adding golf course users/focus groups. Councilmember Christensen suggested
including other organizations like the Utah Golf Association.
REVISED-ADDITIONAL
City Council Announcements
January 15, 2013
A. Information Needed by Council Staff
1. Central Business Improvement Area- Board of Equalization
Meetings:
Preliminary tabulation of protests against the creation of a Central Business Improvement Area
appears to be less than i percent of the assessed value of the proposed area.That means the
Administration plans to forward for the City Council's January 22 meeting proposed ordinances
to create the area and to establish a board of equalization to hear matters involving properties
within the proposed area.The board of equalization requires participation by members of the
City Council as well as a representative of the Engineering Department,and Treasurers Office.
Board of equalization meetings are scheduled to be held in the Engineering Division,First Floor
Conference Room,349 South,200 East on
• Wednesday,February 20;9 a.m.-io a.m.
• Thursday,February 21;io a.m.—u a.m.
• Friday,February 22;i p.m.—2 p.m.
Council Members are a necessary part of the board of equalization.
➢ Are there Council Members who will be available at the days and times listed above? Ms.
Gust-Jenson said one Council Member was needed at each session. Councilmember Garrott
asked if there was an official record of who attended the last session and when. Ms.Gust-
Jenson said she thought there was but did not have that information readily available.
Council Members were in favor of getting that information. Councilmember Christensen
said he wanted February 21st. Ms.Gust-Jenson said if Council Members were not available
on the proposed dates,staff needed to know very soon so advertising could be changed.
2. Reminder: Reverend Jesse Jackson- MLK Keynote
Address
Huntsman Center-1825 E East South Campus Drive
January 24,2013
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Staff has reserved each Council Member 2 general admission tickets for the MLK
Keynote Address to be given by Reverend Jesse Jackson.Staff has inquired to see if there
any VIP seating is available.At the suggestion of Council Member Garrott,staff has
asked University leadership whether it might be possible for the Council to meet with
Rev.Jackson at some point while he is in town.Staff will let Council Members know.
Ms.Gust-Jenson said the University was still checking on whether there was an
opportunity for the Council to meet with Reverend Jackson in a smaller setting and
would keep the Council posted.
January 22,2013
ADDITIONAL
City Council Announcements
January 22, 2013
B. Information Needed by Council Staff
1.8:17:00 PM Council Retreat
One Council Member is not available for the Council Retreat on January 29.Would the
following schedule meet with Council Member approval?
• January 29-no Council meeting and no retreat
• February 5-Council Retreat
• February 12-add a Formal Meeting to the RDA/Work Session
• February 26-possible catch-up Work Session,if needed
Council Members were in favor of holding the retreat on February 5th with a
possible catch up Work Session on February 26th if needed.Ms.Gust-Jenson asked what time
the Council wanted to hold the retreat.Council Members were in favor of starting at 11:00
a.m.and going until 4:30 p.m.
1. 8:20:01 PM 2013 American Planning Association (APA)
Conference
Date:Saturday,April 13-Wednesday,April 17-2013)follows the Utah League Midyear
Conference)
Location:Chicago,IL http://www.planning.org/conference/
➢ Are there Council Members who would like to attend this conference?Ms.Gust-
Jenson said to let staff know if any Council Member was interested in
attending the conference.
2. 8:21:16 PM ULCT - Local Officials Day at the Legislature
Each year the Utah League of Cities and Towns holds a day for local officials to meet with
State legislators.A special program for youth council members to come together for a luncheon
and presentation is also included.http://www.ulct.org/ulct/index.html
Date:Wednesday,January 30,2013
Time:7:00 AM-2:00 PM
Utah State Capitol Hall of Governors,Lower Level
7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental breakfast
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Mock Committee Hearings on Actual Legislative Issues
They will debate HB 3431(Anti-bullying Amendments)
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.Free time to meet with legislators or take a self-guided tour of
the Capitol
Marriott Downtown at City Creek Ballroom E
10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m"The Rewards of Curiosity"Keynote Speaker:Ken Jennings,
74 time winning Jeopardy!Champ
Salt Palace Convention Center Grand Ballroom
12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m Lunch with Legislators ULCT Style Jeopardy featuring
Speaker of the House,President of the Senate and other
elected officials Hosted by:Ken Jennings
➢ Are there Council Members who would like to attend this event?Registration
deadline is January 24.Ms.Gust-Jenson said these reservations needed to be
made by January 24th so she asked Council Members to let staff know by
tomorrow.
➢ Does the Council want to fund registration for the City's Youth City government to
attend this year and/or future years? Ms.Gust-Jenson said for under$1,000 they
could send more than 30 children. She said last year the money came out of
the Council's office budget.She said there was a fund available for legislative
issues.Council Members were in favor.
3.8:24:56 PM FYI - 2013 ULCT Midyear Conference
Date:Wednesday,April 10-Friday,April 12,2013
Location:Dixie Center,St.George
Ms.Gust-Jenson said to let staff know if anyone wanted to attend.
4. 8:25:05 PM FYI - National League of Cities Convention
Correction:Congress WILL be in session during the NLC in Washington D.C.to be held
March 9-13.
February 12,2013
ADDITIONAL
City Council Announcements
February 12, 2013
Information Needed by Council Staff 6:54:08 PM
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J. Possible Resolution
The Salt Lake County Council recently voted unanimously to support state Medicaid
expansion.A constituent has suggested that Salt Lake City pass a brief resolution
encouraging the Governor and legislature to expand Medicaid so that more Utahns
can be covered for basic healthcare.
Background information:
➢ Medicaid expansion is being considered by Legislature and Governor in the
coming weeks.
• Counties are responsible for providing behavioral healthcare services for
county residents regardless of ability to cover costs of services.
➢ Counties struggling to meet costs of providing care to those with Medicaid.
Uninsured clients are waiting indefinitely for access to services or are
excluded.
➢ Claim could be made that counties aren't meeting obligations under the law-
potential liability.
➢ In 2014 federal law will require most people to be covered by insurance.
People not sufficiently covered to meet their needs could be turned away by
providers not legally required to provide care for them.They will fall into
safety net.
➢ More people in safety net will place greater burden on counties and their
residents.
➢ If Utah doesn't expand its share of Medicaid funds(no more than io%),
Federal funds will go to other states.
Are Council Members interested in doing this?Yes. Councilmember Luke said he
was in support but felt it was important to point out that services were actually provided
by the County.
K. 2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade
Theme: Shamrocks,Shillelaghs&Shenanigans
Date:Saturday,March i6
Time:io:oo a.m.
Route:through Gateway
www.irishinutah.org
Former Council Member Van Turner has invited Council Members to ride on his
fire truck for the St.Patrick's Day parade.The parade is scheduled for Saturday,
March i6 at io a.m.Are Council Members planning on participating and would you
be interested in riding on the fire truck? Council Members Luke and LaMalfa
expressed interest. Councilmember LaMalfa asked about parade admission costs.
Ms.Gust-Jenson said costs were covered by the Council.
Staff can follow-up for confirmations,but a general indication of interest would be
helpful.The parade registration deadline is February 23(after which the fees
double).
L. March Council Meeting Schedule
Council Chair and Vice Chair have suggested changing the March Council meeting
schedule to the following:
March 5,2013-Tuesday-Council Work Session&Formal Meeting
March 12,2013-Tuesday-Council Work Session&Formal Meeting
March 19,2013-Tuesday-RDA MEETING&Council Work Session
Only
Originally,there was not a meeting scheduled on the 12th due to NLC on March 9-
13.Since there are no Council Members attending the NLC,the meeting that is
currently scheduled for March 26th would be cancelled and rescheduled on March
12th.
➢ Are Council Members interested in adjusting the March schedule as reflected
above?A majority of the Council was in favor of staying with the original
schedule of March 5th,19th,and 26th.
M. Giant in Our City 2013
Date:Wednesday,March 27
Time:6:oo pm—9:3o pm
Harris H.Simmons,president,chairman and chief executive officer of Zions
Bancorporation,and A.Scott Anderson,president and chief executive officer of
Zions First National Bank will both be honored as A Giant in Our City.
➢ Are Council Members interested in attending?Council Members Luke,
Christensen,Simonsen and LaMalfa expressed interest.
➢ In the past the Office has reserved a table,would Council Members like the
Office to reserve a table? Yes. Councilmember Christensen said would be
sitting at his employers table.
For Your Information
Great Salt Lake Advisory Council's 3rd Annual Report
Council Member Christensen would like to share the Great Salt Lake Advisory
Council's 3rd Annual Report to the State Legislature Natural Resources
Appropriations Subcommittee.Please see attached documents for details. The
report summarizes the Council's accomplishments in 2012(listed below).
• 2nd Annual Report to the State Legislature
• Published a comprehensive economic benefit report and lake health report
• Developed a master list of Great Salt Lake research priorities
• Developed briefing papers,overview,options and recommendations for:
o Continued eradication of non-native Phragmites
o Funding for creation of a Great Salt Lake integrated water resources
management model.
Councilmember Christensen said the Great Salt Lake generated
approximately$1.3 billion in annual revenue for the State and he thought Council
Members would be interested in reading the report.
February 19,2013
Updated
City Council Announcements
February 19, 2013
(Updated info is in bold)
Information Needed by Council Staff
N. Quarterly Housing Report
Attached is the Quarterly Housing Report for Fiscal Year 2o12-13 for the second
quarter.
➢ Is the Council interested in a briefing on the report? Councilmember
Garrott wanted to know how the City was enforcing boarded/non
boarded secure buildings.Council Members wanted a written
briefing.
O. Utah League of Cities and Towns Mid-Year Conference,
St. George
FYI,the ULCT mid-year conference in St.George will be held on Wednesday,April
10 through Friday,April 12,2013.Details of the conference are forthcoming,but
Council staff can begin making travel accommodations if there is interest from the
Council in attending.
➢ Are there any Council Members interested attending the ULCT mid-year
conference? Councilmember Christensen said he would be
attending but his lodging was taken care of.Councilmember Luke
said he would not be able to attend.Cindy Gust-Jenson said they
would work with Planning to see how they wanted to handle the
tour.
FYI- February 26, 2013 Council Meeting
The Formal Council Meeting for Tuesday,February 26,2013 will begin at
5:0o p.m.instead of 7:oo p.m.to allow for public comment regarding the
Utah Performing Arts Center prior to Council Members leaving to attend
the Legislative Night Celebrating the Sundance Institute. Cindy Gust-
Jenson said she wanted to confirm that 5:oo p.m.would be the public
hearing on UPAC and meeting prior to that as determined by the Chair and
Vice Chair in terms of how much would be on the agenda.Councilmember
Penfold said there would be an RDA component to that meeting as well so
that would have to be coordinated with the chairs.
FYI- Sugar House Streetcar Extension Alternatives and the
Circulation and Streetscape Amenities Plan
The Chair and Vice Chair discussed holding a Public Hearing for this item
on Tuesday,March i9,2013. This allows time for the hearing to be noticed
to individuals and groups who have expressed interest,a mailing sent to
surrounding property owners,notice given to South Salt Lake,and an Open
City Hall posting prepared. Councilmember Garrott asked if this was
extension 2B and if the question was whether to take it to Sugar House
Monument Plaza or somewhere else. Councilmember LaMalfa said it was
the locally preferred alternative whether to go north up ttoo East or east up
2100 South or something else. Council Members wanted noticing to go up
to 17oo East. Councilmember Luke asked about March 19a1 for a public
hearing. He said maybe the Council should wait until April for the public
hearing. Council Members were in favor of waiting until April.
Councilmember Luke said he received a call from Equality Utah regarding their
statewide non discrimination ordinance legislation being pushed at the Capital. He said
they were trying to put together a list of the different municipalities that have already
started a non discrimination ordinance.He said they wanted to use Salt Lake City's logo
and the Council's support of that state legislation. Council Members were in favor
of letting them use the logo. Ms.Gust-Jenson said they would coordinate
with the Administration.
March 5,2013
Updated
City Council Announcements
March 5, 2013
6:18:08 PM Information Needed by Council Staff
P. Truth in Taxation Hearing Date Issue
In planning to reserve the date for a potential Truth in Taxation hearing for FY
2014,Council Staff realized that the Council does not have any regularly scheduled
meetings that fall before the state-mandated deadline of August r7t. The first week
in August(Aug 6th)is the night out against crime,and the second week(13th)is the
primary election night.
Staff confirmed with the attorney's office that it is legal for the Council to hold a
truth in taxation hearing in July,provided that the notice requirements are met(2
notices,with the last one being 7 days before the hearing). Staff has also inquired
with the County Auditor's office to see when their preliminary estimates of property
taxes are mailed out to property owners,so that the hearing can be scheduled after
this mailing has been received. Staff has not yet heard back from the County,but
will hopefully know by the Council's discussion on Tuesday.
Staff has identified the following 5 options for the Council to consider for a FY 2014
truth in taxation hearing date:
• July 23rd(meeting already on the Council schedule). The only issue with
this date might relate to when the County notices are received. There
might not be sufficient time elapsed from the send date of the County
notices.
• July 3oth(Move the July 23rd meeting to July 3oth to hold the truth in
taxation hearing on the 3oth)
• August 6th—night out against crime-have a brief meeting only to have a
truth in taxation hearing. Note:this hearing does not have to be at 7pm,
although holding the hearing after the standard workday of 5pm might
facilitate attendance.
• August 13th—primary election night—have a brief meeting only to have a
truth in taxation hearing. Same time issue applies as above.
• Other—the Council may wish to consider other days of the week for a
special meeting,although by law the City cannot schedule their truth in
taxation hearing on the same night and time as another taxing entity for
which a Salt Lake City taxpayer might be a part of(County,School District,
etc). Staff can inquire with the County as to available dates.
The Council consensus was to consider this item in conjunction with the already-
scheduled meeting on July 23,2013.
Q. City Council/School Board Leadership Meeting
The upcoming City Council/School Board leadership meeting is scheduled for
Friday,March 15 from noon to 1:3o pm.The School Board plans to host the
meeting.Council staff is inquiring with the School Board regarding their
agenda topics.Council staff will share those topics with the Council as
soon as they are received.
So far,the agenda for the meeting includes these topics:
• CDBG opportunities moving forward
• The School Board's role in the Capital City Education Proposal
• School Board response to recent news articles
➢ Are there additional topics of interest that Council Members would like to
add to the agenda?
No response given at this time.
R. Utah Heritage Foundation Award
Salt Lake City has been selected for a 2013 Heritage Award in recognition for
outstanding preservation achievement.
An award ceremony will be held on Thursday,May 9,2013 at 7:oo p.m.in The
Leonardo.According to protocol,the Mayor and Council Chair,to represent the
Council,will receive the award.The event will begin with a cash bar and a small
silent auction at 6:oo p.m.Dinner and the awards presentation will start at 7:oo
p.m.Tickets are$85 each and a sponsored table of eight begins at$i,000.
➢ Do Council Members have names of associates,colleagues and friends they
would like to receive an invitation to purchase a ticket?Mailing addresses are
needed.This information is needed no later than March 15.
No response given at this time.
S. Hiberian Parade
Saturday,March 16,2013
Council Office has submitted the Parade entry form to Parade Director
John Welsh,Council office still waiting for lineup information.Former
Councilman Van Tuner has graciously offered his Antique Fire truck for
Council Members to ride down the parade route.
➢ Councilmen LaMalfa,Christensen and Luke all have expressed interest.Are
any other Councilmember's interested in participating?
No response given at this time.
T. G.American Planning Association APA-Utah Chanter Suring
Conference 2013
Wednesday,April 1711'-16th early registration ends March 17th
Utah State University,Logan UT
➢ Are any Councilmember's interested in attending?
Council member Simonsen indicated he will be attending;no additional response
given at this time.
U. Women's History Month-March
The country celebrates the accomplishments of women in American
history by celebrating Women's History Month every March.
➢ Is Council supportive of promoting and highlighting a few Salt Lake City
women who have made a difference in their community?
The Council consensus was in support.
V. Upcoming Anti-Bullying Events
✓ March 15a'Planned Parenthood event
Planned Parenthood Utah Teen Council members to do an Open Mike night
focused on Safe Space for Teens. Teens will host and sign up to share their
thoughts,songs,readings on this subject. The event is open to all youth and will
be promoted by youth themselves. Questions:email education@ppau.org
✓ Week of March 18th Equality Utah events
Details not yet finalized.
✓ March 27th Wrap-up event
Details not yet finalized.
Information Only.
W.Completed Anti-Bullying Events
✓ February 12th Kick-off press conference
✓ February 19th YouthCity--"Lights On"
V February 28th through Saturday,March 2na"Excuse Me While I Change the
World"series of events from I Love Bullies:
o Everybody's Different Fashion Show,Thursday,February 28th
o Art Needs No Labels Art Show Friday,March 1st
o Will Sing For Good Concert.through Saturday,March 2nd
✓ March 5th Playworks-"Community Recess"(ii a.m.)
o Join Playworks at Meadowlark Elementary for a Community Recess.Learn how
to make recess a safe,inclusive,and FUN part of every child's day. We'll start
with a brief workshop and then head out to the playground to participate in a
Playworks recess. Please RSVP to Allie Teller at:atelleWplayworks.org
Information Only.
X. H.B. 36 Water Storage
H.B.36,Stormwater Capture Amendments,is now pending in the
Senate.This bill would allow a person to capture up to 2,50o gallons
of precipitation for use on property if it(i)is allowed by local law,(ii)
does not interfere with an existing water right;and(iii)is designed to
slow,detain or retain storm water or protect watersheds from
pollution.This would not be a water right and stored water could not
put to"beneficial use."Such water also could not be used for land
development.If the bill does not pass,the city could explore ways to
allow storage and use of precipitation in the same or similar ways,
including adoption of an ordinance.
Inquiry was raised as to if this is a House version or Senate version, with Council
member Simonsen stating there is a pending amendment in the Senate which the City
was involved in negotiating. He said that amendment is not friendly to the original
bill sponsor; he has alternate language that he feels effectively accomplishes
watershed protection rather than turning this water bill into a de facto land use issue.
He said without support from the Council, he does not have the power to promote or
lobby a change.
Determination was made for Council member Simonsen to have authority to proceed
and pursue an amendment(which satisfies both Jeff Niermeyer and Mayor Becker)in
that Salt Lake City does not lose its ability to regulate its watershed and without the
land use regulations that have raised concerns and opposition for the original bill
sponsor.
March 19,2013
City Council Announcements
March 19, 2013
Information Needed by Council Staff
Y. City Asset Naming Request(Attachment)View Attachments
8:47:00 PM The Public Services Department has received requests,or has taken steps
to initiate the process of naming the following City assets.
• Tree Planting Recognition Marker.Last year the Rotary Club of Salt Lake
donated ioo trees to the City to commemorate its ioo Year Anniversary.
The trees were planted in Liberty Park,near the Rotary Play Park,and
several other community parks.The Club has asked the City for
permission to place a commemorative marker,consisting of a stone and
brass plaque,in Liberty Park to recognize the duration and the names of
citizens who donated and in whose names the trees were planted.The rock
and plaque would be placed in Liberty Park near the Rotary Play Park.
There will be no expense to the City.
o Would Council Members want to be involved in the naming process
and to what extent? By straw poll,the Council voted unanimously
to decline involvement in the process.
• Spring Mobile holds the naming rights to the City's baseball stadium
through March,2014.It has decided not to exercise its option to renew its
right.The City is now free to offer a naming right to another buyer.The
Public Services Department has contracted with Miller Sports and
Entertainment(Bees Baseball Club)to market and negotiate a new
agreement.Miller is a proven expert in the field of sports marketing.The
Administration would like to start to process and release Miller to begin its
marketing campaign for the City.A new naming right agreement must be
in place by October 2013.
o Would Council Members want to have the final authorization on the
naming of the ball field or would Council Members want to be
involved in another way? By straw poll,the majority of the Council
declined involvement in the process.
• Public Safety Building Walkway Naming.The Administration has already
started a public campaign to name the walkway running through the new
Public Safety Building complex.This is a public competition and an
announcement of the name will be made as part of the Grand Opening
Celebration.A Public Relation firm is assisting the Mayor's office in this
activity.A walkway is defined as a major asset.The walkway is not a street,
but it is designed to accept an occasional vehicle for maintenance or
emergency purposes.Its character will be similar to the Library Square
walkway.
o Would the Council want to be involved in the process of naming the
Public Safety Building Walkway? By straw poll,the majority of the
Council voted to be involved in the naming process.
o Would the Council want to consent or decline to consent on a
recommendation or would Council want to be more involved in the
process? 8:51:15 PM Cindy Gust-Jenson,Executive Council Director
clarified the question and asked 1)if one name was given to the
Council,would they want to agree or disagree,or 2)would the
Council want several names to be presented,and have Council
choose from the set of names. Ms.Gust-Jenson asked if they would
also want a public hearing. Discussion followed regarding various
options. Councilmember Simonsen suggested the Council receive
the recommended name,then vote to consent after the name was
presented at a public hearing. By straw poll,the majority of Council
Members was in favor.
➢ By definition,the Spring Mobile Ball Park and the Public Safety Building
Walkway are major assets.The Tree Planting Recognition Marker is a minor
asset.Does the Council choose to opt-in to the naming request? See answers
above.
Z. Philosophy Videos
8:58:02 PM Staff is working on i-minute videos to explain the Council's philosophies
and respective priority projects.We're trying to get each i-minute video done in
time for the Council's discussion of the project,and it will end up being about one
video per council meeting. (We missed the first 3,but will circle back to those later.)
The video will help explain the work session discussion,but won't be specific to
just the discussion—it will be a broader explanation of the topic and the Council's
focus.
We're going to link to the video on the Council's website,advertise it on social
media,link it to the Council agenda item,etc.in addition to posting them on
Channel 17.
Ms.Gust-Jenson said staff was working on one-minute videos to highlight the
Council's philosophy statements and would send the videos to Council Members for
review one or two days prior to putting them on Channel 17.
March 26,2013
City Council Announcements
March 26, 2013
Information Needed by Council Staff
AA. 6:17:35 Sidewalk Snow Removal- Enhanced City
Involvement
Council Member Luke Garrott and Council Member Charlie Luke have both raised
ideas for enhanced City involvement in sidewalk snow removal.
➢ Does the Council wish to ask the Administration to provide alternatives in
the upcoming budget for funding that would further the City's goal of
having sidewalks cleared within 24 hours after each storm?
➢ Does the Council wish to allocate staff resources to focus on a variety of
alternative approaches and report back to the Council following the budget
season,with the understanding that the Council may consider funding in a
budget opening?
This issue fits within the Council's Walkability emphasis
Administration did say they were going to be looking at this
further and coming back with some ideas.
Councilmember Luke discussed various circumstances that would
warrant enhanced snow removal. He suggested volunteer groups or
City staff that is already clearing sidewalks in some areas. He
said he is looking for something fairly limited but open for
individuals who do not have the ability or where it truly is
unreasonable to expect. He clarified it would not be a citywide
snow removal.
Councilmember Garrott said there are areas that simply do not
get shoveled. He suggested that the City send out a crew to
clean the sidewalk, or a process similar to cleaning up Code
Enforcement violations and then charging a property owner.
David Everitt said a request has been made for Orion Goff to put
together a work group and analysis of snow removal holes based
on last year's experience and come up with recommendations to
bring to the Council for options for additional enforcement
and/or effectiveness. He said Mr. Goff has begun that process
and would welcome Council Staff participation, direction, or
guidance. He said perhaps the group can return with a menu of
options and prioritized plowing of sidewalks and parks (similar
to streets) . He said staff would also look at the idea of one
side of the street being cleared of cars on heavy snow days and
how other cities do that. He said sidewalks at intersections
are also an issue.
Councilmember Penfold suggested a process for Council Staff to
identify some of the gaps. He said he is personally interested
in school districts, the connection between business licensing
and apartment owners, and other obvious problem areas.
There appeared to be consensus to add City Council Staff to
Administration's deliberations and participation on this work
BB. Administrative Response
Council Member Charlie Luke thanked David Everitt for the quick response to many
items by Administration and their Staff.
CC.July Meeting Dates
Council Member Love raised the issue of July meeting dates, including the
necessary Truth in Taxation Meeting. She said she would prefer July 9 and i6
versus July 23.
Council Member LaMalfa will not be in town on July 9; Council
Member Christensen indicated July 23 is problematic for him.
No further response provided.
DD. Alcohol Ordinance Modification
Council Member Charlie Luke said he would like to request Staff consider an
ordinance modification based on recently passed legislation where cities are now
able to set/regulate hours of operation for alcohol-specific establishments. He said
these types of establishments could potentially be surrounded by neighborhoods.
He asked for Council Staff to be able to return with options for hours of operation
for alcohol establishments;whether it be by conditional use,zoning,etc.
Council Members Christensen and Penfold indicated support.
April 2,2013
City Council Announcements
April 2, 2013
Information Needed by Council Staff
EE. Twitter Feed&Council Meetings
Based on a conversation with a member of the public,Council Chair LaMalfa would
like to renew the conversation about incorporating the Council's Twitter feed into
Council Meetings and Work Sessions.He has asked Council staff to explore with
IMS how to make this work,including readability,maximizing interaction,
preserving the public record,and other functionality points.Staff would coordinate
with RDA staff as well.This could potentially be expanded to incorporate Open City
Hall comments,etc.,as has been raised by other Council Members.
➢ Is the Council supportive of staff pursuing this and doing a few trial runs
during upcoming Council Meetings when it is ready?After Council
discussion,the Council said they wanted to test the Twitter Feed in
August.
FF. Grants for the Council's review
The Administration has forwarded information about the following grant
opportunities that they are pursuing.Following is a quick list of the items.A memo
with more information is attached.If the Council does not have any objections,and
the City is awarded the grant,these will come back through the Consent and Budget
Amendment process.The Council may wish to ask for more information related to
the Community Healthcare Program grant,because it includes funding for seven
new positions that may need to be kept and funded through the General Fund in
future years.
1) SLC Fire Department Community Healthcare Program
(Attachment)
a) Purpose/Goal of the Grant:fund the setup and first year of the
Community Healthcare Program in the Fire Department,including
staffing and needed materials&supplies.
b) Grant amount: $685,552 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation,
Unsolicited Pioneer Portfolio
c) Requested by:Fire Department in collaboration with Gold Cross
Ambulance,Intermountain Healthcare,University of Utah Hospitals and
Clinics,4th Street Clinic
d) Match Requirement:i00%required,met with planned purchases
e) Staff Positions:Seven new positions(5 community paramedics
and 2 nurse dispatcher positions)which would require
continued funding after the expiration of the grant
Ms.Gust-Jenson asked if council wanted a briefing? The Council said they
would like a briefing.
2) 5th Annual CommUNITY Fair(Attachment)
a) Purpose/Goal of the Grant:funding for supplies in support of the
Sorenson Unity Center 5tr'Annual CommUNITY Fair,held May 29,2013.
b) Grant amount: $600 for equipment and supplies from the Walmart Local
Giving Program(through Walmart Store#3589)
c) Requested by:Department of Community&Economic Development in
collaboration with several agencies involved in the event
d) Match Requirement:none.
GG. Advance Ride on Airport Line
UTA would like to offer the Salt Lake City Council an opportunity to take
an advance ride.We are able to do this next Tuesday,April 9 and would
like to schedule a time for the City Council to take a ride.
It could take up to 90 minutes to ride the entire line,including getting
out and looking at a few stations.We can meet either at the North
Temple Bridge Station(FrontRunner part),or if people are driving we
will meet at the Fairpark Station(they can park at the Fairpark).
➢ Is there a time when most/all of the council could ride?
The Council would like to join the Joint Policy Advisory Committee at 9:3o am.
Councilmember Christensen said the group was getting on at the Jordan River
stop.
HH. Update—Sugar House Streetcar Public Hearing
1. Mailing&Notifications:
Attached is the suggested layout for the postcard and draft press
release.Staff needs the Council's approval on both items to
move forward.
o There are two map options-staff needs Council direction on
whether to include the possible route north along i3oo East,
and if so,whether the mailing list should be expanded to
include property owners there.
o By straw poll,the majority of the Council decided not to include the
130o East line on the postcard and draft press release.
o Also,by straw poll,the majority of the Council decided to show the
routes on noo East north to r7oo South and 2100 South east to r7oo
East on the postcard and draft press release.
• The postcard will be sent to property owners and tenants
along 2100 South up to P7oo East and along lloo East
north to P7oo South,and a quarter-mile from each of
these routes.
• The postcard should be in the mail by early next week.
• Content from the postcard will also be used to create
posters and larger signs that will be placed in businesses
around Sugar House center,at local events over the
coming weeks,and other places as appropriate.
• Ms.Gust-Jenson said Staff would like the Council's approval of text on the
postcard.
2. Hearing night:
The Chair has also asked staff to brainstorm ways to take
advantage of the potential crowd at the Council Meeting on
April 23 by setting up additional displays and stations in the
hallway to provide people with Streetcar information as well as
getting them engaged in other City Council news,transit
initiatives,etc.
Ms.Gust-Jenson said Staff will be asking for the Council's ideas and would
bring back proposals.
➢ Does Council have any feedback or suggestions?
ADDITIONAL ITEMS:
1. Policy for handling sharply divided issues.
Ms.Gust-Jenson said she was asked what the policy was for handling
issues when people were sharply divided. She said if Staff was in a
difficult situation,the rule was at the discretion of the Councilmember,to
take the issue to the Chair and Vice-Chair or the full-body Council.
2. Expression of Appreciation for the Mayor's Bicycle Committee
Ms.Gust-Jenson said Staff needed clarification on Mayor's Bicycle
Committee's expression of appreciation:
She asked if Council wanted a separate resolution or as part of the
ordinance:
By straw poll,Council favored a separate resolution. Staff will return with
draft for review.
April 9,2013
Revised
City Council Announcements
April 9, 2013
(Updated information in bold)
Information Needed by Council Staff 8:53:23 PM
A. Locally Owned/Small Business
Council Member Love would like the Council to consider adopting a Legislative Action that
would require any project which uses City loans/money,to set aside a certain percentage of the
space for locally owned/small businesses at reasonable rental rates. This policy would be
adopted by ordinance.
This would support locally owned/small businesses by helping them to secure properties that
would maintain lower lease rates. It could also be designed to assist locally owned/small
businesses buy their space.
Council Member Love would also like to ask the administration to research other incentives and
tools that would help local businesses to buy their building space,and what incentives are
available to developers that would encourage them to set aside a small part of their projects for
local/small businesses.
This initiative relates to the Economic Health of the City and Neighborhood Quality of Life
priorities. Council Members Penfold and Simonsen said they would support the
legislative action so it could be forwarded to the Administration.
B. Budget Amendment#4(Attachment)
Budget Amendment#4 includes(re-submitted)a request to fund the upgrade of
the five(5)electric charging stations to fast charge stations.The cost is estimated
at$26,000. The City is aware of a grant from Clean Cities that will allow for the
reimbursement of 5o%of the cost or approximately$12,700. Catch is,the project
needs to be completed by the end of the month. We will need an appropriation to
make the upgrade. Facilities can float the cost now,if there is some expectation
that the amendment will be come through.
➢ Could the Council pre-authorize the amendment expenditure? A majority of
the Council was in favor. Councilmember Simonsen said approximately
three years ago the Council had a legislative intent related to setting up
charging stations by which this was created. He said one of the legislative
intent items was to update the Citywide parking ordinance to encourage or
even require the inclusion of parking stations in private lots similar to what
was done with handicapped and rideshare parking. He requested an update
from the Administration on the current status of that issue. Ms.Gust-
Jenson said she would follow-up.
C. July Council Meetings
Although the Council has discussed the schedule for July meetings already,there
is still sonic confusion on the best dates to meet,because of potential conflicts for
Council Members.It would help staff if the Council could take a straw poll on
availability for the following dates: A majority of the Council was in favor of July
9'h and July 16a'.
July 9-Yes
July 16-Yes
July 23-No
April 23,2013
City Council Announcements
April 23, 2013
Information Needed by Council Staff 5:00:29 PM
II. Citywide Concrete Study Scope(See Attached)
For the past several years, the Council has had an interest in finding solutions to
address the city's concrete infrastructure maintenance, repair and replacement
needs.Caring for the aging infrastructure—streets,sidewalks,and curb and gutter-
has been a challenge to fund consistently and equitably. As such, the Council set
aside CDBG funds for a study. Some of these funds are being used by the
Administration to capture data (inventory and condition) that would be utilized by
the study's consultant.
The Administration is proposing to contract with NV5 Engineering,currently a civil
engineer term consultant on retainer with the City.The Administration believes this
firm has the expertise to meet the study's objectives, including guiding the City in
how to fund and address concrete infrastructure needs.The urgency for this item is
to meet the HUD requirements and utilize the CDBG funds as proposed,and to find
solutions that will realistically address this challenge.
➢ Does the Council approve of the Citywide Concrete Study scope
as proposed by the Administration?
Councilmember Garrott said he would like to see Administration look beyond what
similar cities are doing and be creative and innovative with solutions.
Councilmember Kyle LaMalfa said he would like to know if there was an inventory
of where gaps were in the sidewalks. Councilmember Christensen said he would
like to know where sidewalks were not required and to get recommendations for
the future for including sidewalks in areas where sidewalks were not required. He
said he has been getting complaints from industrial areas such as Salt Lake
International Center where there were no sidewalks nor was it required at time of
development.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Item G-1, Bicycle Advisory Committee on Agenda for April 23,
2013
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director, asked the Council if they would
like to remove Item G-i from the formal meeting agenda to do the resolution and
ordinance together on May 7,2013. Council agreed to remove Item G-i from the
agenda for April 23,2013 formal meeting.
May 7,2013
City Council Announcements
May 7, 2013
Information Needed by Council Staff 9:03:04 PM
JJ.Proposed Ordinance Regulating Outdoor Fires in Residential
Areas
Council Member Simonsen would like to investigate time,place and manner
requirements for frequent or prolonged smoke from wood-burning fires in
residential areas.In some instances,outdoor fires are occurring with such regularity
and over extended periods of time,and are becoming a nuisance and potential
health risk to neighbors.The Salt Lake City Code and the International Fire Code
regulate"open burning"but do not require a permit for a"recreational fire."The
proposed ordinance may address when,where and how outdoor fires may occur in
residential areas to mitigate adverse impacts.
➢ Does the Council support having the Council staff develop
such an ordinance?In order to move this proposal forward
under the Council's recently amended rules,at least three
Council Members must support it. Council Members
Garrott and LaMalfa said they supported the proposal.
Councilmember Simonsen said he saw two parts to this
issue,1)would be kind of a research component to see what
specific impacts there might be,health or air quality
related,and 2)trying to define whether or not there were
regulatory issues that we could consider. He said this could
be expanded to include broader air quality issues which
were not initially part of the consideration.
Additional Item:
Cindy.Gust-Jenson,Executive Council Director,said Council
Members looked at potential scheduling dates for budget meetings. She
said there were two dates that had a majority of the Council available
which were Friday,May 31st and Friday,May 17th. Councilmember
Simonsen said he would not be available for anything in May,but
potentially something in June. Ms.Gust-Jenson said additional meetings
were needed to try and adopt the budget on June tith. She said staff would
get feedback to the Chair/Vice Chair.
June 18, 2013
Announcement for Tuesday,
June 18, 2013 (NOT HELD)
Iraqi Young Leaders with the Exchange Program(IYLEP)
Friday,July 12 at 9:3o a.m.in the Council Chambers
Council Member Simonsen plans to help coordinate and participate in a mock City Council
meeting with some youth from the Iraqi Young Leaders with the Exchange Program(IYLEP).
The group includes 9 Iraqi students,2 local students,1 Iraqi adult and 3 staff members from the
Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy(UCCD). Following the mock meeting,the group plans a
lunch either on Washington Square or across the street at the library.Council Members are
invited to participate as their schedules allow.
Tuesday,July 16
This group of Iraqi Young Leaders also plans to attend the Tuesday,July 16 City Council
meeting.They will be recognized by the Council at the meeting and be presented with
certificates.Council Chair and Vice Chair have invited the group to have dinner with Council
Members. Logistics for the dinner will be provided to the Council once details are confirmed by
staff.
August 20,2013
City Council Announcements
August 20, 2013
For Your Information 6:07:39 PM
KK. New Project Management Implementation
Council staff is working with IMS to implement a new project management program.
With the guidance of the Chair and Vice Chair,staff has been exploring options for
formal project management software in order to help focus staff resources and support
staffs efforts to accomplish Council priorities and projects.The software program and
methodology will help staff to better track the list of pending projects,assign staff time,
identify all work group contributors to projects,and to report on the progress in a shared
or online program. Over the coming weeks,IMS staff will help to guide us through
options and pursue next steps,with the timeline of having a new system implemented by
the end of the year. Other pieces of information:
• We are pursuing"agile"method to project management,which is an option
to the"waterfall"method.Waterfall has been more common.The Microsoft
Project program uses a`waterfall'method.
• There are a number of different software programs available for agile PM,as
well as variations in the methodology or how the tools are implemented.
• IMS hired a new staff person to serve as a Projects and Business Team
Manager,who will be helping us with exploring those options and proposing
software options.
• Depending on the progress and assistance needed,there maybe a time when
the staff hires a project manager consultant to help train the staff.
• IMS or Council staff are available to meet with Council Members to discuss
the process,and/or receive feedback on how project management is handled
within the office.Cindy.Gust-Jenson,Executive Council Director,said staff
had been working on a project management approach within the office
which would require some software. She said this had been raised
previously with the Council and she just wanted to keep bringing it to the
Council's attention so they knew what was being worked on. She said staff
thought it would help identify"blocks of time"(discussed at Council Retreat)
where staff could really focus on Council priorities so the Council could be a
more pro-active body rather then re-active.She said staff would come back
to the Council probably in November with some pretty significant progress.
She said staff would keep the Council informed along the way in case the
Council wanted to slow down or go in a different direction.
LL. Feedback Needed on the Homeless Employment program
The Administration has provided the following information and is requesting the
Council's feedback-
As part of FY 2012-13's budget amendment#4 in June,the Council appropriated
$80,00o for a Homeless Employment program. Subsequently,the Administration has
had conversations with the Downtown Alliance about possible uses for this funding. As
this funding request was Council initiated,we want to ensure we are meeting the
Council's intent prior to committing the funds.
The Downtown Alliance,working with Valley Services and many downtown businesses,
proposes to employ the homeless to pick up trash in a io block area ranging from 200 S.
to 500 S,from Rio Grande to the Intermodal Hub. The Downtown Alliance is currently
working to secure donations from local businesses to provide funds for this service and
according to the Alliance,this endeavor has been very successful. Our discussions with
the Downtown Alliance have produced a number of options.
Option 1: io Block Area Program. This option would cover the area originally discussed
by the Downtown Alliance and Valley Services. This option would provide funding for
trash containers but not for recycling containers. These cans would be provided by the
City,and trash would be picked up by Valley Services.This option would provide some
City funds to supplement the fundraising for this program that is already being done by
The Downtown Alliance and Valley Services.
$26,00o Trash can purchase by the City
$54,00o One time funding for Homeless Employment Program,
funding provided directly to Valley Services.
Option 2: Expanded Block Area Program. This option would extend the coverage area
from the initial io block area to cover an additional 7 blocks 1st S.to 5th S. and 6th
West to rail lines/7th W. This option would provide funding for trash containers but
not for recycling containers. These cans would be provided by the City,and trash would
be picked up by Valley Services. This option would provide some one-time City funds to
supplement the fundraising for this program that is already being done by the
Downtown Alliance and Valley Services.
$44,20o Trash can purchase by the City
$35,20o One time funding for Homeless Employment Program,funding
provided directly to Valley Services.
Option 3: Expanding Block Area Program+Recycling. This option would extend the
coverage area from the initial io block area to cover an additional 7 blocks,and would
provide funding for trash containers and recycling containers. The cans would be
provide by the City,and trash and recycling would be picked up by Valley Services. This
option would provide funding only for trash and recycling containers.
$8o,000 Trash and recycling can purchase by the City.
Ms.Gust-Jenson said there was a bit of a twist to this and staff needed feedback from the
Council to ensure this was going in the direction Council Members wanted.She asked
the Council to read the information and get comments back to staff. She said one core
question was whether Council Members were ok with having some trash cans purchased
by the City. She said there was also the issue for expanding the block area program.
Councilmember Simonsen said he understood Option 3 was for both trash and recycling
cans. Councilmember Christensen said he wanted to keep the labor portion in place and
if there was an absence of trash containers he thought that was a place where the
Redevelopment Agency(RDA)could have a positive effect. Councilmember Penfold said
the Council could look at Option i and then approach the RDA about supplying trash
cans for the additional space.Councilmember Simonsen suggested staying with what
was originally approved and then look at what we could come up with maybe from RDA
sources to expand the area and add recycling containers.
Additional
City Council Announcements
August 20, 2013
Information Needed by Staff
MM.Blade Signs(Attached)View Attachments
Council Member Soren Simonsen would like to initiate changes to the City's zoning regulations
for the following types of signs.
1. In the Commercial Sugar House Business District CSHBD i&2 zones,allow one blade
or projecting building sign per business at street level rather than one per street
frontage.
2. In all commercial zones where A-frame signs are allowed,the dimension of 2 ft.x 3 ft.
should be clarified as the dimension of the sign face itself,and allow for a larger frame
surrounding the sign. At times,City Enforcement has been ticketing some businesses
that have these standard sized signs,where the frame extends a few inches beyond the
edge of the sign. For example,the following A-frame sign structures are produced by
the same company.The frame size is slightly larger than what is currently allowed.
The sign face size varies just slightly and would comply with the current zoning
standards.
Business sign face sign frame
• Washington Square Cafe 35 in.length x 24.5"wide 46 in.length x
27 in.wide
• Ken Garff Auto Sales 36 in.length x 24 in.wide 46 in.length x
27 in.wide
• City Council A-frame signs 36 in.length x 24 in.wide 46 in.length x
27 in.wide
3. Legalize"vintage"moving and lighted signs in the Sugar House Business District and
address allowing new signs that are similar in form and function.
Constituents have pointed out that the City's regulations for A-frame signs and blade or
projecting signs in the Sugar House Business District or other commercial areas do not
currently allow for maximum flexibility. In addition,vintage signs,such as the Granite
Furniture sign,the old Dee Burger Clown sign or the rotating Harmon's Kentucky Fried Chicken
bucket are not addressed in the zoning regulations.
Proposed changes to address these types of signs could be simple fixes. Council staff prepared
the attached ordinances for the first two items.This would ease processing the proposed
changes by the Administration. The 3" component,vintage signs,will take more time and
outreach before language can be drafted.
• Would other Council Members support Council Member Sorensen's desire to
initiate the proposed zoning regulations relating to A-frame signs,blade or
projecting signs and vintage signs?Council Members Love and Luke said they
would support the proposal. Ms.Gust-Jenson said these issues were previously
discussed by the Council and Councilmember Simonsen had requested that
legal prepare ordinances. Councilmember Simonsen said Neil Lindberg,
Council Legal Director,had already drafted ordinances for the first two items.
He said he wanted to work with Mr.Lindberg to draft the"vintage sign"
ordinance and then present that to the Administration along with pursuing
some community outreach.
NN. SixtyNineSeventy Project(Attached)
• Is the Council interested in having staff work on nominating the
SixtyNineSeventy Project for the Utah American Planning Association Awards?
Yes. Councilmember LaMalfa said he encouraged staff to reach out to
SixtyNineSeventy to have them write their own application and then we would
submit it. He said it would probably be better if this came from the RDA and DJ
Baxter,RDA Director said he would get back to him.
ADDITIONAL ITEM REGARDING THE HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE INCIDENT:
Councilmember Luke said he wanted to formally request that staff continue to work with
the horse carriage business operator/veterinarian to get more information and also to
have staff look at best practices around the country to see what other municipalities had
done in terms of regulating the horse carriage industry in an urban environment. He
said he wanted to gather all the facts/information possible and then determine a course
of action.Council Members Garrott and Simonsen said they would support the proposal.
Councilmember Simonsen suggested having appropriate City boards participate such as
the Business and Transportation Advisory Boards and also County Animal Control.
September 3,2013
City Council Announcements
September, 3, 2013
6:10:26 PM Information needed by Staff View Attachments
00. Replacing Carlton on COG
For several years,Council Member Carlton Christensen has served on the Council of
Governments as a representative of the Council.How would the Council like to fill this slot?Two
options may be to either have another Council Member temporarily participate through the
beginning of next year until the representation can be discussed with the new Council Members,
or perhaps a Council Member who will be continuing in office is interested in serving for the
foreseeable future.Cindy Gust-Jenson,Executive Council Director,said Councilmember
Christensen indicated he wanted to have someone replace him prior to the end of his Council
term. She said the Council may want to look at a replacement as soon as October.Discussion
was held about various aspects of the position.Council Members Simonsen,LaMalfa and Love
said they were willing to fill-in temporarily.Councilmember LaMalfa said the issue would be put
on the next agenda to select a person to serve.
PP. Preliminary approval of a budget item for Neighborworks
Lighting of their mural under 30o North.
Council Members may recall a Neighborworks project to paint art murals under the 30o North
I-15 overpass. The project has been done for some time,but there has been an issue with the
street lights in the area to provide adequate light and prevent graffiti and other activity that
could detract from the mural.Unfortunately,there has been some back and forth regarding the
conditions of the street lights,stolen wire,connection to UDOT's system or the City's,etc.
Engineering has reached a solution,but does not have the funds available to complete the work.
In the last few weeks,Council Member Penfold has been working with Neighborworks to resolve
the funding issue.Approximately$20,00o is needed to replace stolen wire and add a few lights
for increased security. The City's contractor would perform the work(bid was already
received). The project could be funded out of the City's Street Light Fund. This item is on
announcements for preliminary approval from the Council so that the contractor,who has been
working on the other street lighting repairs,can begin work as soon as possible.The formal
approval would be included in a future budget amendment. (It was thought at one time that the
project could be funded from CIP,but that might set an unintended precedent since it is a street
lighting project.)Ms.Gust-Jenson said a preliminary nod was needed from the Council to allow
work to begin and then the issue would come back for formal action in a budget opening.A
straw poll was taken for preliminary approval.All Council Members were in favor.
QQ. Legislative Action for CN Rezone This item was not
discussed.
Council Member Jill Love would like to initiate a Legislative Action to consider a zoning map
amendment for a small city-owned parcel at 1226 South 110o East,from R-1-5o00,Single
Family Residential to CN-Neighborhood Commercial.
Currently,the parcel is vacant and being used for parking by some of the area's businesses.
Surrounding land uses include small,locally-owned businesses to the south and east including
Liberty Heights Fresh and the Kyoto and Finca Restaurants zoned CN.Single-family residential
uses are located to the north,east and west. A portion of the McClelland Trail is located
northwest and abutting this property.
City staff and the property owner to the south(1234 South)are in preliminary discussions
regarding development of both properties for a small commercial business(es)that includes
extending and improving the McClellan Trail along the north side of the property and along
110o East to tie in with the Liberty Heights Fresh development.(Purchase or use of the City's
property has been part of this discussion.)
Driveway access for the adjacent parcel goes through the city's property.In order for the
proposed project currently being discussed with the City to take place,the city's parcel needs to
be rezoned to a commercial zone. The CN zone is being proposed because the property at 1226
South is zoned CN.Both properties have historically been used for parking.
The intent would be to implement the Council's priorities to improve compatibility between
residential and commercial uses so that each can be strengthened,support development of
successful neighborhood business nodes,encourage development and growth of locally-owned
business,and expand the City's urban trail system.
➢ Would other Council Members support the proposed rezone?
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Additional
City Council Announcements
October 8th, 2013
For Your Information 8:35:47 PM
Council staff is asking for the Council's approval of revisions to The
Rules of Procedures policy in keeping with the current order of business
for Council agendas. Potential Action Items section of the agenda is
currently missing as part of The Rules and Procedures policy and the
order of business has since changed since the last update of this policy.
➢ Does the Council approve of these changes?Cindy Gust-Jenson,
Executive Council Director,said the changes just brought the Council
in line with what was currently being done.
➢
➢ Council Rules of Procedure
➢
➢ Rule 7: Order of Business and Organization of Council Agenda
➢ 1. The Council shall consider business in the following order:
➢ a. Briefing Session(to be held from 5.302.00-5.556.30 p.m.,or convened upon call of the
Chairperson).
➢ b. Opening Ceremonies:
➢ 1. Pledge of Allegiance
➢ 2. Approval of minutes
➢ 3. Bid award/special recognition
➢ c. Public Hearings: Public hearings shall consist of those items for which the Council would
like to receive public input. Such hearings shall include,but not be limited to,those requiring
legal advertisement under state law.
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"Potential Action"section of the City Council agenda. Delaying a decision by one week after
public hearings are held provides more opportunity for the public to submit written comment
and allows the Council more time to consider all comments before making a decision.
➢ e. Comments:
➢ 1. Questions to the Mayor
➢ 2. Public comments
➢ All Council meetings shall be open. Any Council Member,member of the Administration or
public may request time to address the Council on matters of City business. Requests for time
to address the Council,whenever practical,shall be scheduled by the Executive Director for the
first available Council meeting.
➢f. New Business: The New Business section introduces or is the first reading items on the
Council's agenda. No New Business item shall receive Council action unless at the discretion of
the Executive Director the item is deemed an emergency or if immediate action is desirable and
the Council chooses to vote on the item. Any Council Member can request deferral of an item
on the New Business section. All New Business items not designated emergency shall be
referred by motion or without objection to committee or a future Council agenda for further
action.
➢g. Unfinished Business: The Unfinished Business section shall consist of those items which
have received a first reading in a Council meeting or Work Session. All items on Unfinished
Business shall be subject to further discussion. Any Council Member may call for a roll call vote
on these items.
➢dh. Consent: The Consent agenda lists Council action which requires no further discussion or
which is routine in nature. All items on the Consent agenda shall be adopted by a single motion.
Prior to the motion to adopt the Consent agenda,any Council Member may have any item
removed from the Consent agenda in order to permit discussion on that item without the
necessity of a motion or a vote of removal of such item. If a majority of the Council Members
present at the Council meeting vote in favor of adopting the Consent agenda,every item on the
Consent agenda shall be adopted.
7--ef. New Business: The New Business section introduces or is the first reading items on the
Council's agenda. No New Business item shall receive Council action unless at the discretion of
the Executive Director the item is deemed an emergency or if immediate action is desirable and
the Council chooses to vote on the item. Any Council Member can request deferral of an item
on the New Business section. All New Business items not designated emergency shall be
referred by motion or without objection to committee or a future Council agenda for further
action.
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received a first reading in a Council meeting or Work Session. All items on Unfinished Business
shall be subject to further discussion. Any Council Member may call for a roll call vote on these
items.
➢g. Public Hearings: Public h wrings shall consist of those items for which the Council would like
to receive public input. Such hearings shall include,but not be limited to,those requiring legal
advertisement under state law.
➢ The Council may,by motion and majority vote,proceed out of order to any order of
business or return to an order.
➢
Additional Item:
Ms. Gust-Jenson said during a meeting Councilmember LaMalfa
attended with Utah Transit Authority(UTA)representatives, discussion
was held on the idea of holding a Council retreat with the UTA Board. She
said staff wanted to bring that suggestion to the Council for feedback.A
majority of the Council was in favor.
October 15,2013
City Council Announcements
October 15, 2013
Information needed by Staff 6:20:28 PM
A.Legislative Subcommittee Policy
The City Council on September 3 discussed the make-up of the Council's Legislative Policy
Committee.The Council's current informal policy is that the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Council
and the Chair of the RDA Board of Directors make up the Legislative Policy Committee. Based
upon the Council's direction September 3,the new policy would be:
• The Legislative Subcommittee is made up of the respective City Council and RDA Board
chairs,plus a third Council Member elected by the Council.
• If a subcommittee member defers serving,another Council Member will be appointed
with the advice and consent of the rest of the Council.
• The term of the Legislative Subcommittee runs annually from April through the March
adjournment of the Utah Legislature.
Cindy Gust-Jenson said the administration would like to move forward
with legislative sub-committee meetings within the next few weeks.
Councilmember Garrott asked if the committee was empowered to make
policy decisions on behalf of the Council. A discussion was held regarding
what was done in the past,updates and check-ins to the Council during the
legislative sessions,setting a legislative priority list in April or October,
informing constituency about what the Council was working on during the
session.
Council Chair LaMalfa asked to have the balance of the discussion on a
future work session meeting.
B.Council Policy Manual Revisions—Housekeeping Items
Council staff has prepared a list of potential housekeeping updates that could be made to the
Council Policy Manual before it is distributed to newly-elected Council Members.The
housekeeping items relate to a number of edits to reflect current practice.Future amendments
may be suggested at a later date for more significant changes that the Council may want to
consider.
• Attached is a list of the housekeeping changes proposed.
Councilmember Garrott asked if the changes could be placed on a work session
agenda.Council Chair LaMalfa said any item on the list that would require
discussion could be placed on a work session agenda along with other policy
proposals.Ms.Gust-Jenson said staff would confirm a list with Council Members
of just housekeeping changes and provide the list and a written brief in a Council
packet.
C.Citizen's Compensation Advisory Committee(CCAC)Replacement
Connie Spyropoulos-Linardakis(current Chair)and Charlotte Miller both the City Council
appointees for the citizen compensation advisory committee(CCAC)terms have expired effective
8/31/2013.They have finished the remainder of their predecessor's terms and neither has yet
filled a full four year term.Connie has expressed her desire and willingness to serve for an
additional term;however Charlotte Miller appreciated the opportunity to serve and thanks you
for the experience but does not believe she has the time necessary to commit to continue.
Charlotte did make a suggestion of a potential replacement-Ms.Marsha Turner with Barrick
Gold Corporation.
CCAS Evaluates and makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding
compensation levels for the City's elected officials and employees. Seven members-three
appointed by the Mayor,three appointed by the City Council,and one appointed by the
Committee.Membership consists of a balanced representation from residents of Salt Lake City
in terms of geographic,professional,neighborhood,and community interests.Employees of the
City are ineligible to serve on the committee.Committee members serve 4-year terms and meets
quarterly.
➢ Does the Council know of any individuals who might be interested in serving on the
committee to replace Charlotte Miller?
➢ Does the Council wish to reappoint Ms.Spyropoulos-Linardakis?
Additional
City Council Announcements
October 15th, 2o13
For Your Information
A. Downtown Rising Vision Dinner
This is a reminder that the Salt Lake Chamber and the Downtown Alliance are hosting a
dinner Wednesday that will do two things:
o Promote the Chamber's goals for the 2007 Downtown Rising Plan with Utah legislators.
o Honor Bill Evans for his work as Director of Government Relations for the LDS Church.
The dinner will be held Wednesday,October 16,at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.It
will start with a reception at 6:30 p.m.Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.The parking entrance for
the event is located by driving westbound on South Temple and Main streets,according to a
printed invitation.
Chamber President Lane Beattie,and Downtown Alliance Board Chair Linda Wardell,
manager of the City Creek Center,are the evening's hosts.Each Council Member is invited to
bring a guest.The Salt Lake County Council also has been invited,Alliance Executive Director
Jason Mathis said at the Alliance Board meeting Monday.
Council Members Carlton Christensen and Jill Remington Love have accepted invitations
to the event.Alliance staff would like to know if more Council Members are interested in
attending.Mr.Mathis said the Chamber and Alliance have received a large number of responses
from Utah legislators.
November 12,2013
City Council Announcements
November 12, 2013
Information needed by Staff 9:03:49 PM
A. Fire Department Four-Handed Staffing—Proposed Resolution
Council Member Simonsen is advancing for Council review,at the request of the Fire Union,a
resolution in support of four-handed staffing-four personnel on each fire apparatus that is
designed to be staffed by four people. The Union has previously indicated to Council staff that
they prefer to retain the flexibility of absences of up to 12 hours to allow for administrative
meetings,training and personal leave needs.Discussion was held on adopting an ordinance
versus a resolution,benefits of having four-handed staffing,and potential budgetary impacts.
Cindy Gust-Jenson,Executive Council Director,said a draft resolution had been prepared and
staff needed to know if the Council was interested in having this placed on an agenda before the
end of the year.A majority of the Council was opposed to moving forward with the resolution.
D. Citizen's Compensation Advisory Committee(CCAC)Replacement
This announcement has been in front of the Council previously.Would the Council like to
move forward on re-appointing Ms.Spyropoulos-Linardakis?Also there is one more seat the
Council needs to fill.Charlie would like to recommend Dale Cox. Staff has requested Mr.
Cox's resume and will forward onto Council once we receive it.Ms.Gust-Jenson said one
Councilmember requested additional information about the committee and how it related to
both union and non-union employees.She said staff would come back to the Council with
additional information before raising the membership question.
E.Quarterly Leadership Council/School Board Meetings
Quarterly Council/School Board leadership meeting is scheduled for Friday,November 22
from noon to 1:3o pm hosted by the Council Office.Please provide agenda items to Council
staff. Council staff has listed two items for the agenda: 1)Council's education priority:"civic
readiness"and interest to institutionalize civic readiness"and 2)upcoming legislative issues.
Ms.Gust-Jenson invited Council Members to provide potential agenda discussion items.She
said in keeping with the Council's education priority,one agenda item was to discuss the civic
readiness concept.She said staff put together a summary of different suggestions people had
in terms of civic readiness.She said Councilmember Garrott provided a re-write which did
not change the meaning or anything like that but just made it flow.
Councilmember LaMalfa said he felt the proposed language was too broad and suggested a
narrower interpretation of civic readiness.Discussion was held on various aspects of the
issue.Ms.Gust-Jenson said staff could use Councilmember Garrott's format and try to come
back with something along Councilmember LaMalfa's description.Councilmember Love
suggested having Council Members LaMalfa and Garrott work together to refine the
language.
Council staff would like to request for a clear definition of"civic readiness."As a result of the
Council's most recent discussion regarding the education priority,Council staff has taken
phrases from your discussion to develop this DRAFT definition:
Original Text:Civic Readiness:A civically-engaged community consists of individuals
or groups who interact,participate in,and understand the decision-making process of local
government and other institutions.A civically-engaged community is equipped with the
fundamental tools to help develop sustainable community values through partnerships
while promoting tolerance and respect of others as they advance the interests and welfare
of the community as a whole.
Councilmember Garrott's suggestion:Civic readiness prepares citizens for an
understanding of,interaction with,and participation in local public life.Salt Lake City's goal
of a civically-engaged community includes citizens with the tools to:-develop sustainable
community values(through partnerships?)—promote tolerance and respect for others-
advance the interests and welfare of the community as a whole.
Councilmember Penfold suggested adding a discussion item about how to ensure that
programs intended to reach youth,actually did reach at-risk youth since there seemed to be
some disconnect between the School Board and some of the organizations that might
approach the Council about how they were identifying high risk youth and how they
planned to involve them in activities.Ms.Gust-Jenson said staff would also include the
Council's earlier discussion about the"Dead Sea Scrolls"exhibit.
Additional
City Council Announcements
November 12th, 2013
For Your Information
B. Utah Transit Authority(UTA)/SLC Council Retreat
UTA Trustees are available to participate in a half-day retreat with the Salt Lake City
Council on Tuesday,November 26,in either the morning or the afternoon. This will be
an opportunity for Council Members to have a discussion with UTA officials on how to
improve service in Salt Lake City.
➢ What is the best time for Council Members to schedule the half-day retreat with
UTA Trustees on Tuesday,November 26?Councilmember LaMalfa said newly
elected Council Members were invited to attend but would not participate in the
discussion unless other Council Members objected.A majority of the Council was
in favor.Ms.Gust-Jenson asked if the Council wanted to hold the retreat in the
morning with the understanding that Councilmember Christensen might not be
able to attend.She said the function needed to be concluded no later than i:oo
p.m.A majority of the Council was in favor.
November 19,2013
City Council Announcements
November, 19 2013
A. Citywide Wood Burning Prohibition 7:56:03 PM
Council Member Simonsen and Council Member Garrott would like to discuss whether or not the City
Council should consider a ban on wood burning for home heating and recreation purposes.Dr.Brian
Moench,President of Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment(UPHE),recently met with Council
Members Simonsen and Garrott,and Councilmember-Elect Mendenhall,and is prepared to present
relevant data on the personal,public,and environmental health hazards of wood burning.UPHE has
also offered to draft a wood burning ban ordinance to the Council's specifications.
Following is a brief summary of the some of the key health risks of wood burning:
• The California Air Resources Board has found that"the inhalable particle pollution from one
woodstove is equivalent to the amount emitted from 3,000 gas furnaces producing the same
amount of heat per unit."
• The ultrafine size of these particles causes them to behave like gases,leaving no practical way to
prevent wood smoke of one fireplace from contaminating neighboring homes.
• The EPA estimates that the lifetime cancer risk from wood stove smoke is twelve times higher
than that from an equal volume of second hand tobacco smoke,which is already banned in most
places.
• The UPHE reports that stagnant conditions and winter temperature inversions cause wood smoke
to hang close to the ground,easily penetrating homes and buildings.
Council Members Simonsen and Garrott are requesting expedited consideration of wood-burning
restrictions before the end of the calendar year,and the onset of anticipated winter inversions this
season.These might include adopting into ordinance existing Utah DEQ Standards prohibiting wood
burning during bad air days,extending these restrictions,or another action.
For those dependent on wood to provide for heating and cooking,Council Members Simonsen and
Garrott support the city exploring expansion of its sustainability funding programs to help people
transition away from using wood as fuel,in addition to other program goals such as renewable energy
and waste management.Council Members Simonsen and Garrott believe a ban on wood burning
supports the City Council's priority statement on sustainability by helping secure a clean airshed for
the region.
➢ Is the Council interested in drafting an ordinance banning wood burning as a means
to address high-risk air quality problems that affect public health?
Councilmember LaMalfa said he would schedule this item for a work
session before the end of the year.
Additional
City Council Announcements
November 19th, 2013
For Your Information
A. Meeting with Utah Transit Authority Board
The scheduler for the Utah Transit Authority Board of Trustees confirmed this morning
that the best time December 9 for UTA Board members to meet with the City Council is from ii
a.m.to i p.m.The scheduler said she was confident that Board Chair Sen.Greg Hughes,Vice
Chair H.David Burton,and the chairs of UTA's three committees could attend then,as well as
Salt Lake City's Board Member Keith Bartholomew.The meeting still would be held at UTA's
Frontline Headquarters.
The reasons for the proposed change are:
i.) Apparently most Board members had planned to attend a 2 p.m.meeting UTA
staff had been unaware of.
2.) Keith Bartholomew's schedule on December 9 requires him to leave at i p.m.
It should be noted that the meeting between the UTA Board and the City Council would
conflict with the December meeting of the Utah League of Cities&Towns Legislative Policy
Committee meeting that is scheduled from n:45 a.m.to 2 p.m.on December 9.
➢ How many City Council Members would plan to attend the meeting with UTA
Board Members? Cindy Gust-Jenson,Executive Council Director,said
they would look at the clipboard announcements to get the results.
B. Draft of Annual Council Meeting's
A draft of the Annual Council Meeting's Calendar for 2o14 has been placed in each of
your red folders.Please let staff know as soon as possible if you see any conflicts with any
of these dates.
December 10,2013
City Council Announcements
December loth, 2013
A. Council Policy Amendments
Confirmation of next steps:To follow-up on the Council's December 3rd briefing,staff
would like to confirm with the Council that the housekeeping amendments to the Policy
Manual will be incorporated as reviewed,but as a more significant project,staff will
review the Manual for other updates that are needed.This review would include:
sections throughout that need to be reviewed and updated with the Attorney's Office
and/or Human Resources for consistency with current practice,updated State Code,
etc.The review will also go through the policies and statements regarding Land Use
(Sections E),Transportation(Section F),and other sections as appropriate,for
consistency with more recently approved Council statements on the topics. If Council
Members would like to meet with staff to provide feedback or comment on any of the
Manual,please let us know. For the Council's review,a clean full copy of the Policy
Manual is attached,with the housekeeping changes incorporated.Item was not
discussed.
Additional
City Council Announcements
December, to 2013
B. Legislative Sponsorship of items
Below is an agenda item that is currently sponsored by outgoing Council Members and is tentatively
scheduled in January.
• Off Leash Dog Parks
These items are not scheduled yet,but still need a new sponsor:
• Bus Shelter and Advertising
• City Sponsored Day Care Program
• Ordinance:Oneida Triangle Open Space
• UTA Network Study
➢ Are there any Council Members willing to sponsor any of the listed items?Item
was not discussed.
C. City Wide Transit Plan
Four council members have indicated that they would like to wait until January in order to review
the transit master plan RFP scope,in order to make sure Council Policy items are included.
➢ Council staff would like to confirm this with the full group so that it is a matter of public
record. There was no objection from the Council Members.