01/01/2015 - Work Session - Minutes January 12, 2015 Legislative Breakfast
The City Council met at a Legislative Breakfast on Monday, January 12,
2015, at 7 : 30 a.m. at the Gallivan Center, Second Floor, 239 South
Main Street, Salt Lake City.
In Attendance: Council Members Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Erin Mendenhall, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Absent: Councilmember James Rogers
Also In Attendance: Ralph Becker, Mayor; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief
of Staff; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer
Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy
Analyst; Dan Weist, Council Communication Director; Allison Rowland,
Council Policy Analyst; Karen Hale, Senior Advisor to the Mayor; Art
Raymond, Mayor' s Assistant Communication Director; Holly Hilton,
Mayor' s Project/Policy Manager; Lynn Pace, Mayor' s Intergovernmental
Advisor; Matthew Dahl, Redevelopment Agency Senior Project Manager;
and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Utah State Representatives: Rebecca Edwards, District 20; Sandra
Hollins, District 23; Rebecca Chavez-Houck, District 24; Joel Briscoe,
District 25; Angela Romero, District 26; Brian King, District 28; Mark
Wheatley, District 35; Patrice Arent, District 36; and Justin Miller,
District 40 .
Utah State Senators : Luz Escamilla, District 1; Jim Debakis, District
2; Gene Davis, District 3; and Jani Iwamoto, District 4 .
The meeting was called to order at 8 : 02 a.m. View Agenda
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
8:02:30 AM Mayor Becker and Councilmember Garrott welcomed those
present and thanked them for their time and service . Introductions of
everyone present were made, including their area of representation.
2015 SALT LAKE CITY STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
8:06:15 AM City Council Chair Garrott highlighted several key areas
of priority: Apartment Inspections; Historic Preservation including
the City ability to create Local Historic Districts; Drive-Thru
regulations for Bikes; Transportation/Transit; and support for long-
term State funding for the homeless .
8:08:501 AM Mayor Becker briefly highlighted key Salt Lake City 2015
Legislative Priorities .
INCREASE FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC TRANSIT
o Salt Lake City' s top legislative priority for the 2015 session
was to increase funding for transportation and transit . The
State Unified Transportation Plan identifies significant unfunded
needs for State roads, local roads, and for transit. Salt Lake
City believes this was the year to obtain legislative approval
for that funding increase and ask that the Legislature increase
funding for local transportation and transit, by raiding and
indexing the gas tax, and/or by authorizing a local option sales
tax.
o There was the need for additional transportation funding because
the existing gas tax was a flat fee per gallon and not indexed to
inflation. The tax has not been raised since 1997, and the
buying power of that revenue source continues to decline over
time . As a result, both the State and local governments have had
to subsidize transportation costs with general fund revenue .
There was the need for additional transit funding to make it
easier to use transit as an alternative to driving. There was
the need for more coverage that runs more frequently and costs
less . Improved transit will not only improve air quality, but
will also reduce the demand for other transportation funds .
Representative Briscoe said many local governments only address
transportation and not public transit . He said if there was a
successful coalition to increase gas tax, the transit tax would then
possibly be forced. Mayor Becker said transit was as much an integral
part of government as roads . He said Salt Lake City was different
than other cities but the goal was to try and ensure transit was
adequately represented with any funding approved. He said the key was
for local governments to work together.
Discussion followed regarding local transportation and dispensing
of funds, with Representative Briscoe stating there was great interest
in transit. Mayor Becker said the transit system was regional in
nature and if funding went directly to the counties, Salt Lake City
would suffer. He said there were many moving parts on transportation
funding, and the goal was to ensure transit received a good portion of
the funding percentage .
Mayor Becker addressed one item not on the list of priorities :
Mountain Accord. He said this group was working hard to galvanize all
public/private/local/state/federal interests and the hope was to
produce something following the Legislative Session that represented
that consensus .
Holly Hilton discussed the new Legislative Bill tracking website
at www. slcgov. com/legislature2015 . Representative Chavez-Houck
inquired if the tracking could also include the Utah League of Cities
and Towns position. She expressed concern the City' s position and the
League position could be different at times and Representatives had no
way of knowing. Mr. Pace said Staff could let Legislators know if
there was a League and City disconnect on position; he encouraged
contacting Ms . Hilton with questions or tracking issues . Ms . Chavez-
Houck asked that City Staff send Legislators (and Jen Jankowsky/House
Leadership Offices) an email or text message should a new bill come up
or if there was a disconnect issue. Representative Arent suggested
color delineation on the tracking site to indicate various positions .
Mr. Pace said Salt Lake County Caucus Meetings would be held on
Thursdays at 7 : 00 a.m. starting January 29, 2015 in the Main Floor
Building and the agendas would be arranged topically. He said
positive feedback was received on the 2014 Legislative Parking Plan
and would be duplicated again this session. He said during the 45
days of the Legislative Session, courtesy parking for legislators
would be offered at any blue parking meter location.
Mr. Pace completed the SLC Priority review of issues :
Transportation and Transit; prison relocation; air quality changes;
changing the definition of New Growth; funding to address Homeless
Issues/Housing the Homeless; funding for Sexual Assault Kit
processing, investigation, and Prosecution of Sexual Assault; changes
to Special Assessment Area Regulations; Apartment Inspections/Good
Landlord Program; Ground Transportation Regulations; and legislation
affecting the Airport.
Discussion followed regarding the prison relocation, with Mr.
Pace stating were still three sites on the table. He said one site
was in west Salt Lake City. He said the biggest concern was to ensure
the decision was made on merits rather than politics . Further
discussion followed on the congruence of the property owners in this
location in regards to the City position; stigma to future
development; mixed messages; and existing or future needs for sewer
capacity. Mayor Becker said there was a detailed analysis on the
City' s website.
Mr. Pace said there would be a continued push for Air Quality
this session. He said a top priority bill would address the current
law that prohibits Utah from enacting more-structured Air Quality
Standards than the federal government. He said Utah cared enough to
require their own rules and regulations .
Mr. Pace addressed changing the definition of New Growth as it
related to new development and to provide transparency in taxing as
well as predictability in budgeting. He said some other jurisdictions
are opposed.
OPEN FORUM
Discussion followed regarding Healthy Utah, Special Assessment
Area Regulations, same sex marriage, and communication between the
City and Legislators .
Mayor Becker thanked everyone for attending and encouraged
Legislators to Mr. Pace or Ms . Hilton for questions/issues .
Councilmember Garrott said the Council also had a Legislative
Subcommittee to contact consisting of Council Members Erin Mendenhall,
Charlie Luke, and Stan Penfold.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 05 a.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio
for the entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Legislative Breakfast meeting
held January 12, 2015 .
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January 6, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at
2 : 11 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, and Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; Margaret Plane,
City Attorney; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Boyd Ferguson,
Senior City Attorney; Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Acting Community &
Economic Development Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director;
Michaela Oktay, Planning Manager; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst;
Lehua Weaver, Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; Nick Norris,
Planning Manager; Sean Murphy, Council Public Policy Analyst; Michael
Maloy, Senior Planner; Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Lex
Traughber, Senior Planner; Nicole Smedley, Assistant City Recorder;
Ben Luedtke, Council Liaison/Policy Analyst; Lisa Shaffer,
Administrative Services Division Director; Christina Judd, Special
Events Permit Manager; Nora Shepard, Planning Director; Nole
Walkingshaw, Institutional Engagement Manager; Robyn Stanczyk, Civic
Engagement Program Specialist; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Others in Attendance: Len Simon, Salt Lake City National Legislative
Advisor and Michael Allred, Petitioner (Item 4)
Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 11 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:10:58 PM NOMINATION OF COUNCIL CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2015. View Attachments
Councilmember Luke Garrott was nominated for Council Chairperson
and Councilmember James Rogers was nominated for Council Vice-
Chairperson.
#2 . 2:23:06 PM BRIEFING ON THE CITY' S NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES FROM SALT LAKE CITY ADVISOR LEN SIMON.
Len Simon briefed the Council on the City' s National Legislative
Priorities .
#3. 3:13:22PM BRIEFING FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY' S OFFICE ON THE UTAH
OPEN MEETINGS LAW. View Attachments
Boyd Ferguson briefed the Council with attachments . He said
yearly training on the Open Meetings Law was required by the State of
Utah.
Inquiry was raised regarding the ability to consider and/or take
action on Council Announcements included within the weekly packet . Ms .
Gust-Jenson said Announcements were included in the Council Packet for
public information and typically requested Council direction or
consensus on various internal or scheduling items . Discussion
followed regarding direction, process, and timing for item placement
on the agenda.
#4 . 3:24:48PM BRIEFING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S BUILDING
HEIGHT STANDARDS IN THE FB-UN2 FORM BASED URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2014-00085. The proposal would enable a
developer to build a multi-family residential building up to five
stories with a maximum height of 65 feet on property located on the
northwest corner of 200 West Fayette Avenue (975 South) . Currently,
regulations limit building height to four stories with a maximum
height of 50 feet. (Item H1) View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Michael Maloy, and Nick Norris briefed the Council
with attachments . Mr. Tarbet said the petitioner was under the
impression that his property was included in the list of corners
permitted for increased height under the Form-Based Zoning
Regulations . He further reviewed the design standards outlined to
ensure that the ground level parking would not create a blank wall on
the street. He said the Ball Park Community Council held a public
meeting to consider the proposal and Planning received a written
response from the Community Council Chair noting that 2/3 of the
attendees opposed the request for additional height. Mr. Tarbet said
the Planning Commission passed a unanimous motion in favor of
recommendation to the City Council .
Inquiry was raised as to why this parcel was not included, with
Mr. Maloy stating it was never part of the strategy to include
properties that far south. Mr. Norris provided background information
as to Redevelopment Agency direction when developing the West
Temple/Gateway Project and the following creation of Form-Based
Zoning. Discussion followed regarding the number of units,
parking/shared parking within transit-oriented development, etc. Mr.
Maloy explained form based zoning did not entail a minimum parking
requirement; he said there were limitations based on the layer of
requirements including zoning, building, fire, etc. Councilmember
Mendenhall expressed concern with the petition; she said she felt
there was good public process and reasoning involved with the original
area inclusion and did not see this area as becoming a node . She said
the height allowance would entail apartments overlooking the freeway,
and expressed further concern relative to noise, design, and
parking/rear-alley parking.
Michael Allred, Petitioner, said he had owned the property for 25
years and was anxious to do something constructive with it . He said
the City' s direction was transit-oriented development and there was
critical reasoning for the height. He said resident/business
employees already lived and worked in the area and there was not
adequate parking. He said in reading the form-based zoning he was
under the impression additional height would be allowed on corner
parcels . He said his proposal entailed 65 units, four floors, and
parking on the main level . He said a developer could not finance a
building without including parking and no ability existed to provide
underground parking at this location.
Inquiry was raised regarding whether a percentage of the 65 units
would be affordable housing, with Mr. Allred stating he wanted to see
market rate units . He said without the extra building height, the
development would be reduced to 25 units and result in an entirely
different concept. Discussion followed whether the corner ground
level would require mixed use, with Mr. Maloy stating street level
design was required to have a physical storefront appearance . He said
the petitioner had preliminary drawings representing an architectural
facade for the parking level . He said elevators, stairways, and
entrance lobby were presented to the street and the remaining aspect
of the parking garage would be dressed up. The Council discussed
future potential to re-examine not only this area, but the Form-Based
Zoning ordinance to consider other/adjacent areas .
Mr. Tarbet said a public hearing would be scheduled on February
3, 2015 .
#5. 3:56:00PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT SIX PROPOSED LOCAL HISTORIC
DISTRICTS. Local Historic Districts are designed to maintain the
historic character of a neighborhood by protecting historic features
and preventing out-of-character alterations. View Attachments
Staff and Council welcomed the new Planning Director, Nora
Shepard.
Nick Tarbet, Michaela Oktay, and Cheri Coffee briefed the Council
with attachments . Ms . Oktay discussed process and identification of
key issues; she said having gone through the public ballot process,
five petitions were now ready for Council consideration.
Proposed LHDs with a Majority Support expressed by the Public Ballot
• Yalecrest - Normandie Circle, which includes 10 homes on
Normandie Circle and two homes adjacent to Normandie Circle on
Harvard Ave. Petitioner, Patricia Callahan, Petition No.
PLNHLC2014-00247. (Item H2)
• Yalecrest - Princeton Park, which includes 27 homes generally
located on Princeton Avenue between 1700 East and 1800 East.
Petitioner, Jon Dewey, Petition No. PLNHLC2013-00861 . (Item H3)
• Yalecrest - Upper Harvard and Yale Park Plat A, which includes 60
homes on the north and south sides of Harvard Avenue (approx.
1120 South) between 1500 East and 1700 East. Petitioner, Vena
Childs, Petition No. PLNHLC2014-00111 . (Item H4)
Proposed LHDs with a Majority Opposition expressed by the Public
Ballot
• Yalecrest - Upper Yale 2nd Addition, which includes 30 homes
generally located on Herbert Avenue (1055 South) between 1700
East and 1800 East. Petitioner, Tracey Harty, Petition No.
PLNHLC2013-00862. (Item H5)
18 opposition/11 support
• Yalecrest - Upper Yale which includes 28 homes generally located
on the north and south sides of Yale Avenue (1100 South) between
1700 East and 1800 East. Petitioner, Sonja Chesley, Petition No.
PLNHLC2014-00013. (Item H6)
14 opposition/12 support
City Initiated Petition
City Creek Canyon/Memory Grove, which includes the area of City
Creek Canyon between the entrance gate of Memory Grove on the south
and bordered on all other sides by Bonneville Boulevard. Petitioner,
Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNHLC2010-00224. (Item H7) Since
the number of ballots received in support exceeds the number of
ballots received in opposition, the City Council may designate this
proposed Local Historic District by a simple majority vote. View
Attachments
Discussion followed regarding analysis of local historic district
pros and cons, whether this designation would impact the market,
improve or reduce the ability for sale, maintain or increase property
value, etc. Ms . Coffee said the designation typically helped
stabilize a neighborhood and that many people wanted to own homes in
historic districts . She said the general idea of the Preservation
Plan was these districts were important to economic, tourism, housing
units, neighborhood quality of life and characteristics .
Councilmember Adams said she was disappointed two areas did not
receive votes in support of district creation. The Council discussed
their desire to honor the process yet remain supportive of district
creation. Councilmember Penfold said although he appreciated private
property owner concerns, he was comfortable with the Council moving
forward based on the minimal percentages not in favor. He said the
Council had a specific role with regard to neighborhood preservation
and this process would force the Council to provide greater
consideration to an area that did not have consensus or majority of
votes returned.
Councilmember Mendenhall inquired if there was a gap point
percentage that was considered too large . Councilmember Penfold said
he bought a home specifically because it was in a historic district
and could see the designation bringing incredible stability and
increased property values to the neighborhood. The Council thanked
Staff for the labor intensive process, and would further address these
petitions during the January 20, 2015 public hearing.
#6. 4:24:02 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT THE PLANNING DIRECTOR' S
REPORT TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING THE YALECREST — UINTAH HEIGHTS LOCAL
HISTORIC DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNHLC2014-00807 . Local
Historic Districts are designed to maintain the historic character of
a neighborhood by protecting historic features and preventing out-of-
character alterations. The proposed boundaries of the Local Historic
District include homes on the north side of 1300 South and along both
sides of Laird Avenue from 1300 East to 1500 East - including all the
homes on Laird Circle and Uintah Circle. If the Council finds the
report complete, the Planning Division will continue with the local
historic designation process which includes community outreach, public
hearings before the Historic Landmark and Planning commissions, and an
evaluation of property owners' support. Once those steps have taken
place, the proposal will come back to the Council for final
consideration. (Petitioners, Jill Greenwood and Libby Peterson) View
Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Michaela Oktay, and Lex Traughber briefed the
Council with attachments . Mr. Traughber said the Planning Division' s
initial review indicates the proposed district meets the necessary
criteria.
The Council conducted a unanimous Straw Poll to accept the report
to allow Planning to continue to move forward and begin the public
process.
#7 . 4:45:58 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE
CITY' S SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITTING PROCESS. The proposal would make the
City's regulations more succinct; provide clarity about what
constitutes small and large events; and creates a category for
grandfathered events. The Council will also discuss insurance
requirement options for special events, including a master City policy
that would cover all events, or individual insurance policies event
organizers would obtain on their own.
View Attachments
Ben Luedtke, Christina Judd, Lisa Shaffer, Margaret Plane, and
Boyd Ferguson briefed the Council with attachments .
Councilmember Penfold said the proposed changes were the result
of Council concerns previously raised regarding insurance and the
cumbersome City' s special event application process, with the goal of
making that process shorter and easier.
Councilmember LaMalfa said he felt there was still a great deal
of burden on residents or those that wanted to hold a street party.
Ms . Judd said the multiple department sign-off process continued to be
refined to increase efficiency. She said Staff was managing over 500
events a year and there was need to educate the public how to fill out
the paperwork that involved internal communication and coordination.
Inquiry was raised as to feedback or satisfaction measurement tools .
Ms . Judd said Staff conducted annual customer satisfaction surveys and
would continue to utilize that mechanism. She said events with 50
people or less did not require City staff, permits, or insurance . She
said the proposed amendments were intended to be shorter and clearer
with the understanding the Council wanted more neighborhood parties
and removal of system barriers .
Mr. Ferguson said insurance was a huge issue and was now user-
friendly. Discussion followed regarding the Tenant User Liability
Insurance Program (TULIP) and Citywide master policy needs . Ms . Plane
said the TULIP policy was different in that the City (as the owner of
the facility/venue) provided information to insurers to help them
understand what they were insuring. She said this streamlines the
process which had typically been complicated in the past and would now
assist smaller events in obtaining insurance more quickly. The
Council discussed the need to move forward prior to the upcoming
Special Events permit season.
#8 . 5:24:44 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON THE
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN SALT LAKE CITY DISCOVERY REPORT. View Attachments
Nole Walkingshaw, Robyn Stanczyk, and Mary DeLeMare-Schaefer
briefed the Council with attachments . Mr. Walkingshaw discussed
existing tools such as Open City Hall, press releases, email services
and newsletters . He said staff was working to develop an online civic
engagement site . He outlined various new applications under
development to assist in the overall civic engagement process such as
the mobile City source or request for service application, agenda
management, web service community platform, and the State of Utah' s
new Open Data Portal . He said the intent was for a partnership or
micro site with the State to send/receive data within the Open Data
Portal (www.opendata.utah.gov) .
Ms . Stanczyk reviewed recommendations relative to the Action Plan
included in the attachments .
Ms . DeLeMare-Schaefer addressed the process to recruit people
with technical expertise and community skills . She said the intent
was to facilitate learning and education. Councilmember LaMalfa
discussed digital engagement and inquired as to soft-tech or new tools
that did not entail a computer or cell phone . Mr. Walkingshaw said
the Civic Engagement template should identify stakeholders early in
the process and explain the (whether staff knocks on doors, prepares
mailings, conducts open houses, etc. ) . He said the intent was to
create a list of workshop activities for public participation, budget
methods, and having a clear process to enable Staff to be clear about
necessary resources .
Councilmember Rogers inquired as to the civic engagement
application and how the internal process would work. Ms . DeLaMare-
Schaefer said all staff members had to get on board, undergo training
to accept and address complaints, and compile them into a process
where they could be measured. She said in response to Council
initiation, the Civic Engagement Team had moved ahead in this regard
with the previously-stalled project . Councilmember Penfold said some
projects require more than a single project manager and inquired who
would be responsible for large picture outreach on large citywide
projects . Ms . DeLaMare-Schaefer said Staff hoped to learn a lot from
the Transit Plan process; there was not just one answer; and Staff
would continue to work towards multiple solutions .
#9. HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION ABOUT THE STATUS OF THE 2014
PRIORITY PROJECTS THAT WERE IDENTIFIED AT THE COUNCIL' S FEBRUARY
RETREAT. The priority projects include: improving the City's urban
trail network, collaborating on air quality, and tracking park
expenses. The Council also plans to work with the Administration on
planning for needed upkeep at the City Cemetery, improving sidewalk
snow removal policies, and reviewing corporate campaign finance
contributions. View Attachments
Lehua Weaver, Sean Murphy, and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council
with attachments . Mr. Tarbet said the goal was to identify upcoming
or new priority projects for the upcoming Council Retreat . Discussion
followed regarding the Farmer' s Market Outreach and whether it was
well-received. Mr. Tarbet said staff was interested in continuing and
had received exciting feedback listings of people wanting to be
involved, etc. He said staff distributed information such as Council
Updates and bike maps . The Council expressed the need to measure
feedback or to evaluate success .
Councilmember Penfold addressed clean air and the potential to
explore additional resources to continue that type of advocacy work.
Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Communication Workgroup could make that a
discussion point. She said the Agenda Management System should also
have tool to contribute in this area.
Councilmember LaMalfa said in looking at the success and
outcomes, the Council should be proud of all it accomplished this
year. He said he would like to see the next quarterly report framed
more aspiring - such as outcome-oriented rather than checklist-
oriented.
Further topics of discussion included funding the ball for the
"EVE Celebration" as a great way to keep pollutants from the air,
production of an Air Quality Video, taking advantage of the UTAIR
Partnership in weekly promotion of partner activities relative to
television, video, social media, newsletters, and e-mail listings .
Councilmember Mendenhall said she wanted to do something about air
quality in a different kind of approach. The Council discussed
success measurement tools . Mr. Murphy said it was appropriate for the
Council to set expectations for measurement at the beginning of the
year for the end. He said how they measure would remain a critical
component for successful involvement in the broader issue .
Ms . Weaver said staff would need a strong follow-up with the
Council following the more-detailed retreat discussion. She said some
measurements would be clearer, some less tangible, and said it was
exciting to think through the process . She encouraged them to also
consider the "End Of" report or communications story this year for
social media and the potential to include it as part of the budget
moving forward. The Council discussed consideration of new items,
consolidating, and removing accomplished items .
#10 . INTERVIEW KENTON PETERS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION.
Item not held.
#11 . 6:26:39PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See file M 15-5 for Announcements .
#12 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#13. 6:53:24 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (f) , RELATIVE TO DEPLOYMENT OF
SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES, OR SYSTEMS. (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM
326)
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to enter into Closed Session to discuss 52-4-205 (1) (f) , relative to
deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems pursuant to Utah
Open and Public Meetings Law. A roll call vote was taken. Council
Members Rogers, Adams, Mendenhall, Luke, Garrott, LaMalfa, and Penfold
voted aye . See File M 15-2 for Sworn Statement.
In Attendance: Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Garrott,
Mendenhall, Luke, Adams, and Penfold.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson; Allison Rowland; David
Everitt; Margaret Plane; Nicole Smedley; Jeff Bedard; and Cindi
Mansell .
The Closed Session adjourned at 7 : 22 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 22 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January
6, 2015 .
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January 13, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at
4 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, and Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; Ralph Becker,
Mayor; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Mayor' s Senior
Advisor; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver,
Senior Council Policy Analyst, Michael Akerlow, Housing and
Neighborhood Development Director; Todd Reeder, Housing Development
Program Specialist; Jennifer Schumann, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Auditor/Accountant; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst;
Ryan McFarland, Real Property Manager; Wayne Mills, Senior Planner;
Todd Reese, Parks and Public Lands Program Director; Nicole Smedley,
Assistant City Recorder; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Maria Garciaz, NeighborWorks Salt Lake Executive
Director and Matt Minkevitch, Road Home Executive Director.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 02 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 4:02:09PM COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL HOLD A LOTTERY TO CHOOSE THEIR
SEATS FOR 2015 WORK SESSION MEETINGS.
Following the lottery, Council Members moved to their new seats .
#2 . 4:07:08PM HOLD A DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING
ISSUES FOR THE 2015 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. Priority List
Lynn Pace said transportation was the main priority for the 2015
session. He said a question was raised by some legislators about the
City' s position on the Governor' s Healthy Utah Plan. Discussion was
held on the City' s position, potential impacts relating to low
income/homeless populations, and the County' s role in implementing
Medicaid' s mental health component .
A Straw Poll was taken on supporting the County in their efforts
to support the Healthy Utah proposal . All Council Members were in
favor.
Councilmember Luke said the City passed a resolution a couple of
years ago supporting Medicaid expansion. He said the resolution could
be re-released if the principals still held true or the Council could
consider a new one .
Discussion was held on the prison relocation proposal . Comments
included consumption of existing sewer system capacity, costs to
provide water-sewer-stormwater services, new lift station, new
treatment plant needed to accommodate future development (upfront cost
$250 million) , impact fee reimbursement, potential rate
increases/bonding, complete Northwest Quadrant Master Plan, potential
impact on taxpayers/water customers, negative impact on future
development, demonstrate development trends in proposed site, provide
information to Prison Relocation Commission (PRC) about market trends,
development interests, and work with State Economic Development .
Councilmember Luke said the main message to the Commission was
that relocating the prison in Salt Lake would have a direct negative
impact on future economic development . Councilmember Garrott suggested
referring this to the Council' s Legislative Subcommittee with the
suggestion that impact on future development be a major insight as to
potential costs to City taxpayers and a press event or other promotion
might be needed. A majority of the Council was in favor.
Ms . Gust-Jenson said it would be helpful for the Council to know
if the Mayor' s Office was going to make (future development impact) a
major messaging point with the public, Legislature, and PRC. Mr. Pace
said he would provide follow-up.
Discussion was held on cost/capacity analysis being performed by
Public Utilities/consultants and providing that information to the
Council' s Legislative Subcommittee, PRC, Legislature, and public.
Councilmember Luke said the PRC sighted economic development impacts
as one of the main factors of their decision making and thought that
should be the primary message being conveyed.
Councilmember Rogers said the Northwest Quadrant did not have a
current master plan but asked if it would be helpful for the Council
to have one or adopt a legislative intent. Mr. Pace said yes . He said
there were some old master plans but not having a current plan
hindered the City' s response . He said unfortunately, the PRC' s
decision would probably be made in a much shorter timeframe than would
be realistic for the Council to adopt a plan. Councilmember Penfold
said there was some new information regarding development in the
Northwest Quadrant and asked if the City could demonstrate current
trends . Mr. Pace said any information the City could provide the PRC
about market trends, development interests, or anyone who had shown
interest in that area would be helpful . Councilmember Penfold said the
State Economic Development organization was taking the lead on
recruiting/locating those types of businesses/interests and asked Mr.
Pace to work with them.
#3. 4:30:52 PM DISCUSS DEVELOPING A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE
COUNCIL' S POLICY RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NEEDS AND FUNDING. View
Attachments
Russell Weeks, Lynn Pace, and Mayor Becker briefed the Council
with attachments . Comments included transit master plan development,
ongoing transportation policy discussions, potential resolution
language, lobbying efforts, Salt Lake City' s transportation vision,
explore funding sources (local/state) , individual Council Member' s
transportation goals, Council input needed on Citywide transit plan,
explore circulator buses, reliable/dependable/affordable public
transportation systems, who decides where/how transportation funding
gets allocated, provide scope to transit consultants, investment in
pedestrian/bike options, widening streets damages neighborhoods,
develop multi-model streets, non-car transportation options, support
transportation plan without the use of sales tax, provide
viable/consistent transportation alternatives, address regional
transportation needs, explore every possible funding source, air
quality issues, increase gas tax, find ways to maximize state funding,
ongoing conversations about residents wants/needs, free residents from
vehicle dependence, review transportation tools, and provide good
transportation choices .
Discussion was held on Council priorities/potential resolution
language. Ideas included increased gas tax, sales tax, who receive
funding (counties or municipalities) and how that would be dispersed,
Legislature may adopt multiple funding sources, vehicle registration
fees, Unified Transportation Plan components, support funding options
identified in plan, approach legislature in unity with other
communities, use fuel tax for roads not transit, acquire funding first
and then discuss how to spend it, resolution to be utilized by Utah
League, prepare statement that represents Council values, develop
simple resolution, increase funding for transportation and transit,
local transportation projects including transit, local discretion for
spending, and local funding should have local control .
Straw Polls :
• Council support to do a resolution. Council Members Adams,
Mendenhall, Penfold, Rogers, and Luke were in support. Council
Members LaMalfa and Garrott were opposed.
• Council support for a simple resolution. Council Members Adams,
Mendenhall, Penfold, Rogers, LaMalfa, and Luke were in support.
Councilmember Garrott was opposed.
• Council support for referencing the 2040 Unified Transportation
Plan. Council Members LaMalfa, Mendenhall, Luke, and Garrott were
opposed. Council Members Adams, Rogers, and Penfold were in
support.
• Council support to include transit. Council Members Adams,
Rogers, Penfold, LaMalfa, Mendenhall, Luke, and Garrott were in
support .
• Council support to include no sales tax. Council Members Adams,
Rogers, Penfold, Mendenhall, Luke, and Garrott were opposed.
Councilmember LaMalfa was in favor.
• Council support to include local control with all of the
implications of that i .e . include County, and entities like Utah
Transit Authority. Council Members Adams, Rogers, Penfold,
LaMalfa, Mendenhall, and Luke were in support. Councilmember
Garrott was opposed.
• Council support to call out municipalities . Council Members
Adams, Penfold, Mendenhall, and Luke were in support . Council
Members Garrott, LaMalfa, and Rogers were opposed.
Discussion was held on whether to include "Whereas" clauses in
the resolution. A majority of the Council was opposed. Councilmember
Garrott asked staff to prepare potential resolution language for
Council consideration after the dinner break.
8:41:17 PM Discussion was held on the attached draft resolution
prepared by staff. View resolution Councilmember Garrott said Mayor
Becker reviewed the language and was in support. Councilmember Luke
suggested removing the word "adequate" .
Straw Poll:
• Council support for the proposed joint resolution with the
removal of the word "adequate" . Council Members Adams, Penfold,
Mendenhall, Luke, Garrott, LaMalfa, and Rogers were in support .
#4 . 6:54:33 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT
OUTREACH GRANT PILOT PROGRAM. The program, which offers small grants
for neighborhood projects and improvements, awarded 48 projects
funding for community gardens, fitness programs, beautification
efforts, leadership training and more. The grant program stems from
the Council 's interest in a lighter, quicker, cheaper approach to
government, with low cost, high impact. All of the projects have been
launched and a majority of them have been completed. View Attachments
Michael Akerlow and Jennifer Schumann briefed the Council with
attachments . Mr. Akerlow said approximately half of the projects had
been completed and they would come back to the Council later in the
year with additional updates . Ms . Schumann said the follow-up briefing
would include a community outreach update, neighborhood matching grant
categories, program analysis done by University of Utah students, and
Council criteria/objectives to evaluate overall program effectiveness .
She said recommendations would be included regarding continuation of
the program and potential to use a third party for grant
administration.
Comments on the proposal included ongoing funding issues, involve
small groups/individuals, many grants went to large experienced non-
profits, and modify application process/guidelines to engage local
community.
The Council requested that future briefings contain
recommendations about focusing/empowering more individual
participation rather than the usual large organizations . Ms . Gust-
Jenson said staff referred four small self-formed groups to larger
organized groups to help facilitate their applications . She said staff
could track the number of those in the future .
The Council requested that funds not be diverted from this
program to accommodate people who did not want to go through the
regular CDBG process or other City processes . Councilmember Penfold
requested that future updates contain funding recommendations about
how money was spent, the number of projects completed, etc.
Discussion was held on how much time was needed to complete
projects . The Council asked the Administration to include information
and recommendations in future briefings including the potential for a
2-year funding cycle .
Discussion was held on the department' s capacity to administer
the program, staff burden, and the potential to outsource grants . Mr.
Akerlow said the follow-up briefing would include information about
how much time staff spent on the program and recommendations for
future participation. Councilmember Garrott asked that the information
include how much time involved startup costs including onetime costs .
Councilmember Penfold requested the briefing contain recommendations
regarding the potential to outsource various components of the program
versus adding resources . He said there might be a concern that
outsourcing could cause delays or other issues .
Councilmember Garrott said another organization was
administrating grants for the Youth Athletic Program and requested
information about how that was working.
#5. 7:22:10 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD
AUTHORIZE A LOAN TOTALING $750,000 FROM THE CITY' S HOUSING TRUST FUND
TO NEIGHBORWORKS. The loan would be used to develop affordable housing
and rehabilitate qualified homes. NeighborWorks is a non-profit
organization that creates affordable housing and rebuilds
neighborhoods. View Attachments
Michael Akerlow, Todd Reeder, and Maria Garciaz briefed the
Council with attachments . Comments included line-of-credit criteria,
consider proposal in context of Citywide affordable housing goals,
provide home ownership, 5000 Doors program, leverage funding, preserve
housing stock, support affordable housing development in high
opportunity areas, focus on Westside neighborhoods, development
opportunities limited by NeighborWorks charter, forcing low-income
people to live in low-income areas, ideas/funding needed to reverse
trend of concentrating development in low-income areas, new
construction limited by high costs, consider land value/costs, explore
federal funding tools/capacity, consider neighborhood revitalization
strategy areas, develop market rate/affordable housing in same areas,
identify City-owned parcels to accommodate development, utilize City' s
Consolidated Plan, federal funding limits/restrictions, create mixed-
income neighborhoods, school performance/grades, and partnership
creation.
Councilmember Penfold said since this was a 0% loan, he requested
information on how much interest the $750, 000 would earn at market
rates so potentially that amount could be added to future loans .
Councilmember Mendenhall asked the Administration to quantify how
the program fit in the context of the City' s larger affordable housing
needs/goals .
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concerns that the City continued
to put low-income people in areas of the City where low-income already
existed. Mr. Akerlow said they were encouraging housing providers to
spread low-income projects throughout the City.
Councilmember LaMalfa requested that staff work with Ms . Garciaz
to prepare another plan which contemplated rehabbing/building the same
quality of home described in the proposal in areas of the City which
had an "opportunity index" higher than two. Councilmember Garrott said
that might speak to a larger policy direction for the Housing Trust
Fund. Councilmember LaMalfa suggested complimenting the loan with a
grant which would allow some land costs to be written down.
Straw Poll:
• Council support for staff to return with a proposal which
maintained the quality and character of the current proposal with
the caveat that homes would be rehabbed and offered for sale to
people of 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or less, everywhere
except in places where the opportunity index was two or lower
(meaning the most desperate places in the City the Council would
look to not expand more income targeted housing there) and
furthermore that if so required, the program be expanded to
include grants for land write downs to address concerns about
land being too expensive in other parts of the City. Council
Members Adams, Mendenhall, Penfold, Rogers, Garrott, and Luke
were opposed. Councilmember LaMalfa was in support .
Councilmember Penfold said Councilmember LaMalfa had valid
concerns and the City needed to find ways to integrate/fund mixed-
income neighborhoods/projects Citywide . Councilmember Garrott said
this was an important policy issue and future discussions would be
scheduled.
#6. 7:53:00 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD
AUTHORIZE A LOAN TOTALING $265,000 FROM THE CITY' S HOUSING TRUST FUND
TO SHELTER THE HOMELESS. The loan would be used to renovate a 32-unit
permanent supportive housing apartment building at 204 West 200 North.
Shelter the Homeless is a non-profit organization created by the Road
Home that provides affordable housing options for individuals and
families experiencing long term homelessness. View Attachments
Michael Akerlow, Todd Reeder, and Matthew Minkevitch briefed the
Council with attachments .
No concerns were raised. Ms . Gust-Jenson said the proposal could
be scheduled for formal consideration on January 20, 2015 .
#7 . 7:57:26 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE PROPOSED NEWSRACK
ORDINANCE, WHICH WOULD INCREASE LICENSING FEES FOR NEWSRACKS AND WOULD
MAKE THE CITY' S PROPERTY MANAGER RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING PERMITS AND
ENFORCING THE NEWSRACK ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2012-
00793. Currently, the City's Zoning Administrator is responsible.
(Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker) View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Ryan McFarland, and Wayne Mills briefed the Council
with attachments . Comments included cost-recovery justification,
comparisons to other cities, encroachment process, First Amendment
issues, explore ways to standardized newsracks, process needed to
track newsrack locations/inventory, document maintenance issues, less
sidewalk clutter/debris, locate newsracks inside businesses, political
judgment, limiting flexibility, input from
boards/commissions/businesses, fair/equal enforcement, two-year
renewal fee, and minimize fee increase .
Straw Poll:
• Council support for a $100 application fee and $10 per newsrack,
renewed annually. Council Members Mendenhall, Rogers, Penfold,
LaMalfa, and Luke were in support. Council Members Garrott and
Adams were opposed.
Discussion was held on placing newsracks in Sugar House .
Councilmember Adams said her constituents requested that the City
avoid doing anything that would make sidewalks narrower.
Straw Poll:
• Council support for newsracks in Sugar House . Council Members
Mendenhall, Penfold, Adams, Garrott, LaMalfa, and Luke were in
support. Councilmember Rogers was opposed.
Discussion was held on consolidating insurance fees by removing
them from the Code and creating a separate schedule similar to the
Consolidated Fee Schedule . Mr. Tarbet said the Attorney' s/Recorder' s
Offices recommended against doing that . Councilmember Penfold said he
supported that recommendation. No objections were raised by other
Council Members .
#8 . 8:19:22 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A PROPOSED LAND EXCHANGE
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND THE SUGAR HOUSE PARK AUTHORITY. Under the proposal, the School
District and Park Authority would exchange parcels of equal size,
enabling the School District to construct a baseball field on Highland
High School property rather than using the field located in Sugar
House Park. View Attachments
Lehua Weaver and Todd Reese briefed the Council with attachments .
No objections were raised. Councilmember Garrott said the proposal
would be scheduled on a future agenda for formal consideration.
#9. 8:25:21PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See file M 15-5 for announcements . View Attachments
#10 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#11 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 43 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January
13, 2015 .
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January 20, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, and Kyle LaMalfa.
Absent: Councilmember Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Ben Luedtke,
Council Liaison/Policy Analyst; Lisa Shaffer, Administrative Services
Division Director; Boyd Ferguson, Senior City Attorney; Christina
Judd, Special Events Permits Manager; Allison Rowland, Council Policy
Analyst; Tamra Turpin, Risk Manager; Elizabeth Buehler, Housing and
Neighborhood Development Outreach Programs Administrator; Mary
DeLaMare-Schaefer, Acting CED Director; Jill Love, Mayor' s Deputy
Chief of Staff; Sean Murphy, Council Public Policy Analyst; Cindi
Mansell; City Recorder and Nicole Smedley; Assistant City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Rick Bennion, Citizen Task Force Chair; Brian
Hulse, Finance and Business Attorney; Tim Cooley, University of Utah;
Ryan Cummings, Westminster College; Annalisa Holcombe, Westminster
College Professor; Robin Haley, Project Manager/Matrix Consulting;
Palmer DePaulis, Homeless Site Evaluation Commission Co-Chair; and
Bill Evans, Homeless Site Evaluation Commission Facilitator.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 20 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:21:12 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO
THE CITY' S WASTEWATER POLLUTANT STANDARDS. The changes are designed to
better protect City facilities, the public and the environment.
Wastewater from residences and industries is collected and treated at
the Water Reclamation Facility and pollutant levels are regularly
sampled and evaluated. Under the proposal, the maximum limits, known
as Local Limits, for a number of pollutants per liter of wastewater
would be changed. View Attachments
A Straw Poll was taken to schedule a briefing for the February 3,
2015 Work session. All Council Members present were in favor.
The Council expressed concern regarding the alternative method
referred to in Exhibit B of the written briefing proposing local limit
changes . Comments included arsenic and biochemical oxygen demand
levels; higher waste water system concentrations; safeguards being
implemented; and sludge disposal program change .
#2 . 2:27:58 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED
CHANGES TO THE CITY' S SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITTING PROCESS. The proposal
would make the City's regulations more succinct; provide clarity about
what constitutes small and large events; and creates a category for
grandfathered events. The Council will also discuss insurance
requirement options for special events, including a master City policy
that would cover all events, or individual insurance policies event
organizers would obtain on their own. View Attachments
Ben Luedtke, Lisa Shaffer, Boyd Ferguson, Christina Judd and
Tamra Turpin briefed the Council from attachments .
Discussion included clarifying the length of parades; free
expression activities; spontaneous demonstrations; and funds for
instructional training/marketing materials . Inquiry was raised
regarding whether the ordinance reduced the number of steps an event
organizer had to make; duties of the Special Events Office and Event
Review Committee; and potential to fund a liaison position.
Ms . Shaffer said they were looking at options for providing a
liaison/ombudsman. She said the process required coordination of many
departments throughout the City, and staff requested funding for a
future liaison position. Ms . Judd said the new ordinance would make
many applicants exempt from the process if there were under 500
participants . She said that the process was online and additional
technology was being implemented/incorporated. She said the Event
Review Committee, which had a member from each City department, met
monthly to review applications and discuss upcoming events .
Inquiry was raised regarding the no insurance requirement for
events under 500 people . Ms . Turpin said the City has Governmental
Immunity protections and she is comfortable with the proposal .
Discussion followed regarding the necessity to expand the budget
for more personnel as fewer applicants are now expected.
A Straw Poll was taken to support a liaison position in the
Mayor' s New Budget. Council Members LaMalfa and Garrott were in
support. Council Members Rogers, Adams, Mendenhall and Luke were
opposed. Councilmember Penfold was absent.
A Straw Poll was conducted to receive an update on the
streamlined process in nine months . All Council Members present were
in favor.
Councilmember Garrott said a public hearing was scheduled on
February 24, 2015 with possible action.
#3. 2:57:00PM RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS DESIGNED TO ENSURE LONG-TERM
VIABILITY OF CITY GOLF COURSES FROM THE COUNCIL' S GOLF TASK FORCE, AND
OUTSIDE CONSULTANT. The Task Force recommendations incorporate
responses to the Council 's public "Call for Ideas" held in the fall of
2014. The Task Force developed the best of these ideas into a single
comprehensive proposal for Council consideration. (Item H2)
View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Allison Rowland, Robin Haley, Rick Bennion, Tim
Cooley, Brian Hulse, Margaret Plane, and Ryan Cummings briefed the
Council with attachments .
Mr. Bennion, Citizen Task Force Chair, said that golf loses money
and infrastructure was a disaster . He said if three golf courses were
closed, problems would not be solved at the others . He said golf
needed to be viewed as open space, selling other activities . He called
for a reduction in Salt Lake City Golf Courses . He said a new
leadership contract should be three years and come from the General
Fund. He suggested dynamic pricing; a mobile app; incorporating
technology; staffing/management alternatives; course branding;
signage; efficiency in operations/maintenance; bonding for secondary
water; and updating facilities . He said recommendation was to close
WingPointe and for funding to be allocated from the General Fund for
infrastructure .
Councilmember LaMalfa inquired about ideas from the public. Mr.
Bennion said that an Arizona golf course in bankruptcy converted the
golf shop into a gym. He said they sold memberships on a monthly basis
and marketed them to the health industry. He discussed the need to
utilize the assets golf courses already had and consider new,
inventive ideas .
Mr. Hulse said to make sure the uses were compatible with natural
habitat . Mr. Bennion suggested bike and hiking trails, picnic areas,
and a dog park.
Councilmember Luke expressed concern that suggested uses were a
nominal fee . He inquired as to whether there would be a cost benefit
to privatizing club house operations . Mr. Hulse said there was an
opportunity of public/private partnership. He said Mountain Dell had
the possibility of weddings as a revenue source .
Councilmember Adams expressed concern about using General Fund
revenue for golf course capital improvements and whether city code
regarding budget would have to be changed. Ms . Plane said this was
more of a policy decision and would not require an ordinance change .
Councilmember Rogers said he thought golf should be subsidized by
the General Fund and asked what the legal process was to dissolve the
Golf Enterprise Fund. Ms . Plane said she would research the question
with Finance and return with information.
Mr. Cooley discussed establishing course identities; embracing
technology with mobile apps; yield based pricing; flag, hole, and cart
sponsorship; disk golf; reducing executives and golf pros and
spreading them over multiple courses; outsourcing golf administration;
and closing WingPointe .
Mr. Cummings said there was much competition in the Salt Lake
area for golf; there were 74 competitors . He said that Mountain Dell
needed a new clubhouse . He said golf was in decline across the nation,
and courses need to update and innovate to survive . He said a
comprehensive business plan was lacking. He discussed consolidating
management and administrative teams; a comprehensive marketing plan
including individual courses; social media being underutilized;
finding alternate uses for golf courses such as disc and foot golf;
migrating unprofitable courses to open land; and attracting a younger
clientele .
Mr. Haley said there was significant capital funding expenditures
necessary at all courses; including conversion to secondary water. He
said that Glendale, WingPointe, and Rose Park are operating at a
deficit .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked Mr. Haley to include the Energy
Savings Company (ESCO) project at Glendale, Rose Park and Bonneville
into the calculations .
Discussion followed regarding different operating models and
funding options . Council asked Administration to assemble a list
separating Council and Administrative actions .
A Straw Poll was taken to hold a public hearing on February 3,
2015. All Council Members present were in favor.
#4 . 5:18:06 PM DISCUSS THE ADMINISTRATION' S 6-POINT STRATEGY FOR
ADDRESSING THE COMPLEX ISSUES FACING THE PIONEER PARK/RIO GRANDE
NEIGHBORHOOD. The plan focuses on:
• providing short term housing for high needs individuals to free
up services for others;
• creating long-term supportive housing projects;
• evaluating services at both day and night shelters;
• improving public safety in the area; and
• enhancing community activities for both the homeless and non-
homeless populations. View Attachments
Elizabeth Buehler, Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Sean Murphy and Jill
Love briefed the Council with attachments . Ms . Buehler said staff was
moving forward with the first phase of permanent housing, 80-100
units . She said the Weigand Homeless Center extended their hours and
operating season and this was possible due to the $30, 000 appropriated
by Council, Catholic Community Services, and the Salt Lake City
Downtown Alliance .
Councilmember Mendenhall asked Administration to follow up on the
$30, 000 they appropriated being conditional upon a match from the
private sector.
Ms . Buehler said the Police Department made 2, 300 contacts during
holiday foot patrol . She said they are continuing drug operations,
implementing a job-a-day program, and increasing community events .
Discussion was held regarding selection of housing individuals
and site . Comments included financing taking longer than expected;
survey and police/fire calls used in selection process; placing
chronic individuals in existing units; similarities to Palmer Court;
day services funding; opening a second day shelter for women and
children; lockers; site partners being the Salt Lake City Housing
Authority, Salt Lake County and the Road home .
Council asked Administration to report back on how data from the
Salt Lake County Fair Housing Equity Assessment was being used to make
a determination about location, the status on panhandling, the
potential camping ordinance, and the effectiveness of the funding of
the new Fire Squadron.
Discussion was held regarding putting disadvantaged people in
places where they were not given opportunities to succeed, and the
Collective Impact Model .
#5. 6:00:49PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PLANS TO EVALUATE THE SITE AND
CONFIGURATION OF THE CITY' S HOMELESS SERVICES. Throughout 2015, the
Homeless Site Evaluation Commission will review services that are
currently provided and best practices from across the country. The
Commission will recommend a preferred site and configuration for
homeless services - which may be at the current location or a new
site. View Attachments
Elizabeth Buehler, Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Jill Love, Palmer
DePaulis, and Bill Evans briefed the Council with attachments . Ms .
Love said they approached an evaluation of the site by forming a
Commission of Advisors for the City and to involve the public
throughout the process . She said Gail Miller and Palmer DePaulis were
chosen to chair the group.
Mr. DePaulis said success would be defined as having a collective
vision, addressing short-term problems and developing and implementing
a long-term solution.
Discussion was held regarding the selection of commission
members . Comments included public input; relocation; safe streets;
business community and service providers being over-represented; no
representation from neighborhoods; west side representation; Council
representation; open commission meetings; a resolution stating Council
position; and receiving expertise from Bill Hobson, Seattle Homeless
Advocate who has over four decades of experience in brining shelters
into new areas .
A Straw Poll was taken to provide policy guidance for the
Homeless Site Evaluation Commission in the form of a Resolution. All
council Members present were in favor.
#6. 6:46:33PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AND ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 . (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Adams seconded
to enter into Closed Session to discuss collective bargaining, Utah
Code §52-4-205 (1) (b) , and Attorney-Client matters that are privileged,
Utah Code §78B-1-137, Utah Open and Public Meetings Law. A roll call
vote was taken. Council Members Luke, Mendenhall, LaMalfa, Adams, and
Garrott voted aye . Councilmember Rogers was not present when the vote
was taken. Councilmember Penfold was absent . See File M 15-2 for Sworn
Statement.
In Attendance: Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Garrott, Mendenhall,
Luke, and Adams . Councilmember Penfold was absent.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Margaret Plane, Brian
Roberts, Jill Love, Lehua Weaver, Cindi Mansell, and Nicole Smedley.
The Closed Session adjourned at 7 : 17 p.m.
#7 . INTERVIEW JEFF DIXON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD. (ITEM H3)
Item not held.
#8 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. Announcements
Item not held. See file M 15-5 for announcements .
#9. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 17 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January
20, 2015 .
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February 3, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, and Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; Ralph Becker,
Mayor; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Mayor' s Senior
Advisor; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver,
Senior Council Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Council Systems and
Project Manager/Policy Analyst; Jaysen Oldroyd, Senior City Attorney;
Allison Rowland, Council Policy Analyst; Nick Norris, Planning
Manager; Maryann Pickering, Principal Planner; and Scott Crandall,
Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Paul Skeen, Eide Bailly Auditing; Michael
Mickelson, Eide Bailly Auditing; and Mike Reberg, Salt Lake County
Animal Services Director.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 12 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:14:15 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE CITY' S COMPREHENSIVE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2014 , AND THE
MANAGEMENT AUDITOR' S LETTERS REGARDING INTERNAL CONTROLS AND
COMPLIANCE. View Attachments
Paul Skeen, Michael Mickelson, and Jennifer Bruno briefed the
Council with attachments . Comments included capital asset ownership,
state/federal compliance, pension obligations, reporting procedure
changes, compliance audit, accounting entries, deficiencies in
internal controls, quarterly reporting not met, and management
responses .
Councilmember Garrott thanked the auditors for their report .
#2 . 2:33:03 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING OPTIONS AND GIVE THE
ADMINISTRATION POLICY DIRECTION RELATING TO HEIGHT LIMITS, COMMERCIAL
USES ON UPPER FLOORS, LIMITING BUILDING TYPES ON SOME STREETS AND
OTHER ITEMS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED SUGAR HOUSE STREETCAR CORRIDOR
MASTER PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS. (ITEM H1) View Attachments View
PowerPoint
Nick Norris, Maryann Pickering, and Russell Weeks briefed the
Council with a PowerPoint Presentation/attachments . Comments included
unified corridor, pedestrian/transit streets, zoning issues for
parcels with multiple fronts, greenway corridor, impact of building
mass/heights on smaller structures, preserve existing community
characteristics, adequate infrastructure for new development, need for
wider sidewalks, reduce commercial impact on residential, affordable
housing percentage, developer finance mechanisms, density issues,
hotel/motel component, zoning prohibits market development,
inclusionary zoning requirements, interface with existing
neighborhoods, balance transition/density needs, linier transition,
and setback/step back issues .
Councilmember Garrott requested feedback on whether or not impact
fees could be utilized for sidewalk widening projects . He asked
Council Members if they had anything else they wanted to add to the
six options proposed in the attachments . Councilmember Penfold said he
recalled a conversation about incentivizing or providing options for
allowing more height flexibility for certain types of uses (i .e.
residential) but did not see where that was captured in the
recommendations .
Councilmember Mendenhall said she wanted incentives for second-
story commercial use balconies that faced the greenway, a potential
ordinance prohibiting check-to-cash/title loan businesses/smoke shops
from being located within a half-mile of schools, churches, etc. , and
enhanced incentives for inclusion of affordable housing in residential
development along transit corridors .
Councilmember Rogers said other cities had a cap-and-replace
provision for billboards and suggested utilizing a similar format
(square footage/spacing requirement) to limit/control pay-day lenders .
Mr. Norris said he would have to review historical data but thought
there had been discussions on capping them based on population. He
said since title loan companies were exempt from State regulations,
discussions needed to include the entire City, not just this proposal .
Councilmember Penfold asked if these businesses could be excluded from
specific zones . Mr. Norris said yes . Councilmember Adams said she
wanted to limit businesses like dance clubs/halls in close proximity
to residential and wanted to see the following interfaces : Streetcar
Edge at 32' , Transition at 45' and Core at 75' .
Discussion was held regarding interfacing with single family
detached homes . Councilmember Garrott said the Council might want to
direct a policy shift where the City was mindful about residential
interface. Councilmember Mendenhall said there needed to be a balance
between transition and housing density. Councilmember Penfold
expressed concern about strict height limits because innovative
designs might work for modified transitions and/or increased height.
Mr. Norris said the ordinance was written to require that no matter
the proposed use, the closer you are to a single family residential
home the more the height had to be pushed away. He said it was done at
a formula which allowed some flexibility for a developer to be
creative but still reduce the height impact . Councilmember Penfold
requested examples of how that concept would work.
Straw poll: Council support for a detailed briefing on the
current setbacks/step-backs plan. A majority of the Council was
opposed. Councilmember Garrott said an opportunity for general
discussion on this issue would be held under Option 4 .
Discussion was held on Option 1 (Commercial uses on upper floors)
Mr. Norris said this meant that commercial uses would be prohibited
above certain heights . Councilmember Penfold commented on the
perception of how office space looked/functioned versus residential
space . Mr. Norris said the City probably did not want a seven-story
office building in this area. He said a three-story office building or
a mixed-use development with ground floor commercial uses and
residential above was fine and was what the regulation was trying
accomplish. Councilmember Garrott asked if the Council agreed in
principal with Mr. Norris' s comments . All Council Members were in
support except Councilmember Garrott, who was opposed. Councilmember
Garrott said with design review, a seven-story office building was
appropriate .
Discussion was held on hotel/motel issues . Councilmember Adams
said she wanted to stay at a 75' maximum. Councilmember Penfold said
he supported 105' for residential . Councilmember Mendenhall said she
opposed 105' structures that would create shadows on homes located on
Redondo Avenue .
Discussion was held on Option 2 (Breaking up building walls on
large parcels that have long frontages) Mr. Norris said a provision
could be added to the ordinance if the Council wanted to have some
portion of building walls stepped back further (require a certain
percentage of the building to be built to a maximum setback) . He said
for the purpose of this zoning district, the greenway was viewed as a
street which meant all standards that applied to any street facade
would also apply to the greenway facade . Councilmember Penfold asked
how much the percentage could differ based on different locations . Mr.
Norris said the range was between 10' and 25' which only applied along
street facing facades . Councilmember Penfold said he would defer to
Planning staff. Councilmember Garrott said since 50% of the street
frontage was required minimally, would the Council support having
Planning return with a requirement that 20% or more should be at
somewhere between the minimum and maximum setbacks and this would
address the issue of breaking up building walls . All Council Members
were in support, except Councilmember LaMalfa who was opposed and
Councilmember Mendenhall who abstained.
Discussion was held on Option 3 (Avoid having parking structures
next to low density residential uses) Mr. Norris said a proposal which
went through the Planning Commission would soon be transmitted to the
Council . He said the proposal required up to 75% of a street facing
building facade needed to have some type of ground floor use other
than parking. He said the current Citywide ordinance was not clear on
ground floor parking requirements and other design standards . He said
to provide consistency, a design standards chapter needed to be
created to identify all standards along with the applicable zoning.
Councilmember Garrott asked if 75% was in the current ordinance . Mr.
Norris said no but would be added. Councilmember Garrott called for a
straw poll that 75% of a street facing building facade be usable space
other than parking. All Council Members were in support . Councilmember
Rogers requested that Planning talk to developers and other interested
parties to obtain/consider their feedback.
Discussion was held on Option 4 (Limiting building types on some
streets) Mr. Norris said existing uses would become non-complying and
existing buildings would become non-conforming until such time as they
were replaced. He said this would also limit the owner' s expansion
ability to not more than 25% and uses would also be restricted. The
Council discussed the need to review the Commercial Corridor (CC)
zoning north of 2100 South between 700 and 900 East .
Straw Polls :
• Council support, in principal, that interfacing with existing
single family neighborhoods should have a lower height/intensity
zoning similar to the FBUN-l (lower intensity zoning) or a 2 . 5 to
3 story townhome type product (single parcel buffer) . All Council
Members were in support except Council Members LaMalfa and
Penfold.
• Council support, in principal, for a three-tiered height-
intensity buffer concept in appropriate places (to be
determined) . All Council Members were in support .
• Council support for allowing more height (residential) in
appropriate areas (to be determined) than 75' or 105' . All
Council Members were in support except Council Members Adams and
Luke who were opposed.
• Council support, in principal, to have Planning work on
affordable housing requirements/incentives . Councilmember Penfold
said traditionally that was done through financing and was a big
jump to say it would be done through zoning. He said he thought
that was a much bigger discussion than just this project.
Councilmember Garrott said this would be added to the upcoming
Council Planning Workshop (retreat)
• Council support for second-story balconies on the greenway
(commercial and residential) . All Council Members were in
support .
• Council support for 200' maximum wall length (this would allow
multiple buildings on a single parcel) . All Council Members were
in support .
Mr. Weeks asked for clarification on the discussion regarding
hotels/motels . Councilmember Garrott said the Council would be silent
on this issue but wanted to keep it out there .
Councilmember Garrott asked how Planning would proceed from here .
Mr. Norris said this would require extensive work before they would be
ready to come back to the Council . Councilmember Garrott asked for an
approximate timeframe . Mr. Norris said longer than three weeks but
shorter than three months .
#3. 4:41:27PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON CHANGES THE COUNCIL ADOPTED IN
MAY 2014 TO SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL,
SPECIFICALLY ORDINANCES THAT GOVERN THE ISSUANCE OF MISDEMEANOR
CITATIONS. View Attachments
Jan Aramaki, Jaysen Oldroyd, and Mike Reberg briefed the Council
with attachments . Comments included disproportionate penalties,
reinstate enforcement processes, civil penalties, soften fine impact,
enforcement options/flexibility, running-at-large issues, notice of
violations, unfenced off-leash issues, and policy shift relating to
mandatory versus discretionary enforcement .
Straw poll: Council support to advance the proposal . All Council
Members were in favor, except Councilmember Mendenhall who was absent
for the vote .
Councilmember Garrott asked about holding a public hearing. Ms .
Gust-Jenson said a hearing was not required but the Council could
choose that option. Councilmember Penfold said since the City was
going back to a previous process, he did not think a hearing was
needed.
#4 . 5:03:16PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR ENSURING THE LONG-TERM VIABILITY OF THE CITY' S GOLF COURSES. At a
previous meeting, the Council heard recommendations from the Council 's
Golf Task Force, university students, and an outside consultant. (Item
C3) View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno and Allison Rowland briefed the Council with
attachments . Councilmember Garrott said he wanted to narrow the number
of scenarios down to (3-5) that the Council could vote on next week.
He said the Council did not need to take immediate legislative or
budgetary action but his goal was to produce a statement (formal
letter or resolution) expressing the Council' s solution sometime after
the February 10, 2015 meeting.
Ms . Rowland said Council was given a worksheet which would help
narrow/develop scenarios showing Council Member' s
preferences/concerns . She said concepts on the worksheet were meant to
be discussion points to help staff identify how Council Members felt
about each element . Councilmember Garrott said items on the worksheet
were previously identified by Council for further discussion but items
could be added, removed, or edited.
Councilmember Garrott asked each Councilmember to take time to
present their big picture vision.
Councilmember Luke' s comments included long-term maintenance
deferral, immediate shortfall, ensure top-notch golf program, provide
competitive costs/quality, infrastructure needs continuously delayed,
return courses back to premiere condition/showcase courses, and
develop a long-term stainable golf program.
Councilmember Mendenhall' s comments included support for
smaller/slower effects on golf fund, opposition to general fund
subsidy, and secondary water issues/costs .
Councilmember LaMalfa' s comments included changing recreation
needs, caution about General Fund golf subsidy, golf courses being
private recreation, large bond needed to convert courses to other
uses, capacity to maintain newly created spaces, and General Fund
property tax increase would be needed.
Councilmember Adams' comments included why golf was excluded from
other City funded recreation programs, was golf always an Enterprise
Fund, converting courses to other uses was costly with no revenue
coming in, open space maintenance costs, some General Fund subsidy,
and selling a small strip of Glendale property for development .
Councilmember Rogers' s comments included changing recreational
needs, disposable income, subsidies for other recreation/cultural
programs, $100 million spent on Utah Performing Arts Center, Rose Park
being a valuable community asset, golf courses make money, terminate
enterprise fund/put courses in General Fund, utilize advertising to
promote courses, provide opportunities for youth participation, and
bond for secondary water.
Councilmember Penfold' s comments included consider all options,
22% decrease in golfers since 2002, declining trend was a critical
factor in ongoing discussions, changing recreational
needs/prioritization, more money needed on outdoor recreation,
consider community/residents desires, issues involved in converting
courses into other uses, and additional financial resources needed.
Councilmember Garrott' s comments included rightsizing golf,
improving golf experience, declining number of golfers, support to
transition courses to other recreational uses, create win-win
situation, support for voter-approved General Obligation Bond, invest
in capital needs, create more operating revenue, and past cuts to
maintenance budget .
Discussion was held on completing the attached worksheet . Council
Members comments/questions included potential to transfer Wingpointe
to the Airport, explore if Public Utility funds could be used to
purchase part of Rose Park as a buffer for the treatment plant, long-
term maintenance for closed courses, cost-per-acre to maintain
lawn/grass, determine maintenance costs for natural open space along
Jordan River, and what to do about the Energy Services Company (ESCO)
proposal relating to Rose Park, Glendale and Bonneville and how those
obligations would change should courses be closed/changed.
The Council requested follow-up information about costs to
convert courses to open space including ongoing maintenance costs .
Councilmember Penfold requested feedback from Public Utilities about
exploring a more comprehensive secondary water plan (entire parks
system) . He said he also wanted to involve them in a process relating
to bond capacity with the intent to free up culinary water.
Councilmember Garrott said staff would collect the worksheets and
prepare scenarios (including budget implications) based on Council
Member responses . Ms . Rowland said during the break, staff would
compile results and publish them online for public access . She said
staff would bring back a reduced number of scenarios for Council
consideration at the next meeting. Councilmember Garrott said during
that meeting, Council Members would have the ability to present new
scenarios . Worksheet results
#5. 5:02:55PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING A RESOLUTION TO DEFINE
THEIR INTEREST IN AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE HOMELESS SERVICES EVALUATION
COMMISSION. Throughout 2015, the commission will review homeless
services that are currently provided in Salt Lake City and make
recommendations for improvements to the Council . View Attachments
Item pulled.
#6. 6:02:28PM HOLD A DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE CITY THAT ARISE DURING THE 2015 STATE
LEGISLATIVE SESSION, INCLUDING POTENTIAL CHANGES TO THE CITY' S
APARTMENT INSPECTION PROGRAM. View Attachments
Lynn Pace and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council with attachments .
Mr. Pace said additional direction was needed on apartment inspections
and restaurant drive-through legislation. He said he planned to meet
with the Council' s Legislative Subcommittee later in the week and
asked Council Members to convey any thoughts/ideas to them.
Mr. Pace said a final hurdle existed regarding apartment
inspections relating to inspection checklists . He said the City' s
current checklist could be used with a footnote allowing additional
inspection of life-safety issues or an expanded checklist could be
created. He requested the Council deputize the Legislative
Subcommittee to work with City staff to develop a checklist that could
be recommended to the Legislature . A Straw Poll was taken on
deputizing the Subcommittee, with all Council Members in support.
Councilmember Mendenhall requested a list of inspection items
that would be removed if the ordinance was updated with a new
checklist . Ms . Weaver said staff could ask the apartment association
for a clearer list of what they did not want to see inspectors looking
at and hold a discussion with the Administration on their concerns
about what might be cut . Mr. Pace said he would come back next week
with proposed changes at which time the Council needed to take a straw
poll expressing support to satisfy the Legislature . He said at the
conclusion of the Legislative Session, the Administration would
prepare an updated ordinance for Council action.
Councilmember Penfold asked if the City had a policy position
supporting the State Fairpark lease . Mr. Pace said he understood the
City was in favor of keeping the Fairpark in Salt Lake at the current
location and preserving the historic buildings . Councilmember Luke
asked if it would be helpful to have a resolution of support from the
Council . Mr. Pace said yes . Discussion was held on adding a sports
facility/soccer component to the resolution. A Straw Poll was taken
with all Council Members in favor . Mr. Pace suggested looking at last
year' s resolution and said the Council could reaffirm or add
additional components .
#7 . 6:21:40 PM INTERVIEW CHRISTINE BOTOSAN PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE AIRPORT BOARD. (Item H3)
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Botosan' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#8 . 6:24:27 PM INTERVIEW IRENA EDWARDS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HER APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY BOARD. (Item H4)
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Edwards' name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#9. 6:25:53 PM INTERVIEW ANA VALDEMOROS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HER APPOINTMENT TO THE BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD. (Item H5)
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Valdemoros' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#10 . 6:28:20PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. View Attachments
See file M 15-5 for announcements .
#10 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#11 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 41 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
February 3, 2015 .
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February 10, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at
4 : 30 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Stan
Penfold, Erin Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, and Kyle LaMalfa.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Bridget Stuchly,
Sustainability Outreach Coordinator; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation
Director; Lynn Pace, Legal Advisor to the Mayor; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Orion Goff,
Director of Building Services; Allison Rowland, Council Policy
Analyst; Gina Chamness, Finance Director; Elizabeth Buehler, Housing
and Neighborhood Development Outreach Programs Administrator; Lehua
Weaver, Senior Council Policy Analyst; Jill Love, Mayor' s Deputy Chief
of Staff; Sean Murphy, Council Public Policy Analyst; and Nicole
Smedley, Assistant City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Bill Evans, Homeless Site Evaluation Commission
Facilitator.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 33 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 4:34:26 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ABOUT BUDGET AMENDMENTS
NO. 2 AND NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15. Budget amendments happen
several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets,
including proposed project additions and modifications. This amendment
contains a number of proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2014-15
Budget, including funding for:
• culinary incubator kitchen grants;
• enhancing the Police Department's multi-disciplinary response to
domestic violence;
• maps and educational materials for bike and pedestrian safety;
• an open streets event in May;
• maintenance at the old Public Safety Building;
• Workers Compensation budget for the Police Department; and
• affordable transit passes through the Hive Pass - an extension of
the 2014 pilot program. Monthly transit passes will be available
to City residents for $41 . 88, with UTA and the City sharing the
remaining costs. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Gina Chamness, Bridget Stuchly, and Robin Hutcheson
briefed the Council with attachments . Council inquired about the
Culinary Incubator Kitchen Program. Ms . Bruno discussed the program
providing ethnic groups/minorities opportunity starting a small
business and participation at farmers markets . Ms . Chamness discussed
the RFP process being a barrier in the past and technical assistance
now being available . Council inquired about maintenance for the old
Public Safety Building and a timeline for future disposal . Ms .
Chamness said maintenance would be minimal and she would research
disposal and return with information. Council expressed concern
regarding the appearance of the surrounding neighborhood. Council
requested a report from the Capital Asset Manager regarding disposal
of properties in the City. Council inquired about street selection for
the Open Streets Event. Ms . Hutcheson said administration would share
options with the Council as they became available . Council requested
an update from the Library regarding the 24/7 donation and the Library
Fund Budget be added to Budget Amendment No. 3 . Council requested the
HIVE program on a future work session agenda and administration to
report regarding the similarities with UTA.
#2 . 5:08:41 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION TO DEFINE INTEREST IN AND
EXPECTATIONS FOR THE HOMELESS SERVICES EVALUATION COMMISSION.
Throughout 2015, the commission will review homeless services that are
currently provided in Salt Lake City and make recommendations for
improvements to the Council . View Attachments
Sean Murphy, Elizabeth Buehler, Bill Evans, and Jill Love briefed
the Council with attachments . Ms . Buehler said meetings were taking
place with service provider volunteers and individuals from the
homeless community. Discussion followed regarding location, The
Collective Impact Model, service gaps, comprehensive services,
regional services, day centers, fact finding nights, public
hearings/response, Council drafting a Resolution, duplication of
efforts, and Council engaging with The Homeless Services Commission.
Councilmember Garrott said the discussion will continue on February
24, 2015 .
#3. 5:57:29 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE CITY THAT ARISE DURING THE 2015 STATE
LEGISLATIVE SESSION. View Attachments
Lynn Pace, Orion Goff and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council with
attachments . Mr. Pace addressed the issue of apartment inspections . He
said there was a revised checklist and asked for Council direction
regarding the amount of notice given to property owners before an
inspection.
Straw Polls:
• Council Support to maintain the status quo; thirty day notice and
City chooses the units. Council Members Penfold, Mendenhall, and
LaMalfa were in support. Council Members Luke, Garrott, Rogers,
and Adams were opposed.
• Council support for two business days notice with specific units
selected. Council Members Adams, Rogers, Penfold, Garrott, and
Luke were in support. Council Members Mendenhall and LaMalfa were
opposed.
• Council support to maintain the status quo if two business days
was not accepted. All Council Members voted aye.
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern regarding the items taken
off the inspection list. Ms . Weaver said the Health Department, Title
Five of the City Code, and via cause/complaint, the City would be able
to address most items removed. Discussion followed regarding
complaints and business licensing.
Straw Poll:
• Council support for Mr. Pace to present to the Apartment
Association. Council Members Adams, Penfold, Rogers, Garrott, and
Luke were in support. Councilmember LaMalfa was opposed and
Councilmember Mendenhall was absent for the vote.
#4 . 6:42:42PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING A DRAFT POLICY STATEMENT
ABOUT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF SALT LAKE CITY. The statement relates
to a general approach for future land use, development, and
environmental preservation in the area . View Attachments
Russell Weeks briefed the council with attachments . Council
requested wording regarding City zoning/planning tools used in
creating a Master Plan. Mr. Weeks said in terms of a policy statement,
it could come as a recommendation from the Council that the State
observe the rules of the Master Plan. Discussion followed regarding
clean water and air, working within our current utility capacity, and
maximum infrastructure capacity. Council requested pro-comprehensive
development statements at the top of page three of to be stricken.
#5. 7:20:53PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR ENSURING THE LONG-TERM VIABILITY OF THE CITY' S GOLF COURSES. At a
previous meeting, the Council heard recommendations from the Council 's
Golf Task Force, university students, and an outside consultant.
View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno and Allison Rowland briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion followed regarding General Fund subsidy,
private management, management partnerships, fee increases over time,
dynamic pricing, operational changes, festivals, course branding, ZAP
application, Public Utilities funding partnership, secondary water,
General Obligation Bond, sustainability fund, Sales Tax bonds, Revenue
Bonds, Jordan River restoration, Nibley Park Title report, RFP for
management proposals, repurposing land, and GO Bonds .
Council requested Administration report back with the Nibley Park
Golf Course Title, cost and bonding options, Public Utilities funding
secondary water, proposals for vacated land, transition plans, a cash
commitment to convert vacant land option, public process for future
use, end use plan, options for viable uses, and management contract
options .
Councilmember Garrott said Council will work with Administration
to make decisions February 24, 2015 .
#6. 8:49:37PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See file M 15-5 for announcements View Attachments
#7 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Item not held.
#8 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND
ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE
§78B-1-137 . (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 51 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
February 10, 2015 .
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February 17, 2015
The City Council met to conduct a Planning Workshop on Tuesday,
February 17, 2015, at 12 : 48 p.m. at The Leonardo, Third Floor Event
Center, 209 East 500 South, Salt Lake City.
In Attendance: Council Members Charlie Luke, James Rogers, Kyle
LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Erin Mendenhall, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Also In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director;
Ralph Becker, Mayor; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Jennifer
Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal
Consultant; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Sean Murphy,
Council Policy Analyst; Dan Weist, Council Communication Director;
Molly Farmer, Council Constituent Liaison; Kira Castagno, Council
Staff Assistant; Allison Rowland, Council Policy Analyst; Lehua
Weaver, Council Policy Analyst; Amber McClellan, Council Constituent
Liaison; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison;
Brian Fullmer, Council Constituent Liaison; Jan Aramaki, Council
Policy Analyst; Ben Luedtke, Council Constituent Liaison; Becky
Dangerfield, Council Staff Assistant; Tracey Fletcher, Council Staff
Assistant; Nora Shepard, Planning Director; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
The meeting was called to order at 12 : 49 p.m.
1 . 12:49:28PM Welcome and Introduction.
Councilmember Garrott welcomed those present and outlined the
Council Planning Workshop agenda details .
2 . 12:53:27 PM Council Staff Workload.
Ms . Gust-Jenson reviewed Council Staff Workload items and the
need for balance with the annual large priorities, items voted on
throughout the year, petitions filed, and individual priorities . She
said when the Council identified priorities it really allowed Staff to
bring that concept and focus to their work. She said there were
always surprise items beyond Council or Staff control as well as land
use petitions, budget, annual audit, natural items such as ordinance
cleanup and agenda items, public notices, constituents, office
operations, scheduling, policy updating, public engagement/outreach,
items of interest to individual Council Members, or items with
multiple Council Member interest . She clarified that previous
priorities could be switched for higher priorities or carried forward.
3. 1:02:59PM Report of 2014 Council Priority Projects.
Ms . Weaver offered a brief recap of 2014 Council Priorities;
including air quality, urban trails, cemetery funding/future use,
Public Services cost accounting system, snow removal on sidewalks, and
campaign finance . She further discussed tangibles accomplished
(specific to Air Quality and Urban Trails) and said varying progress
was made . Councilmember LaMalfa said there were some priorities that
took less time yet were able to advance objectives . Ms . Gust-Jenson
clarified there was not a priority that did not take resources, but
the major focus took place on air quality and urban trails .
Ms . Weaver said 2015 priorities might include additional phases
on previous priorities if desired. She said the process ideally allows
where the bulk of resources could be focused and how Staff time can
best be allocated. She said Staff was in charge of carrying these
items and documentation forward. She said Staff provides quarterly
and annual reports, and the priority list actually triggers discussion
when the budget funding comes forward. Ms . Gust-Jenson said adding
new priorities while continuing to track others from last year with
the potential to expand was not realistic from a resource perspective .
She inquired if campaign finance was desired to be a big project or
just retained as a priority; she said Staff workload would require
distinction and this priority was undone at this point . Mr. Murphy
said the example of Air Quality could come up again at the end of the
year, but there are also other elements that could continue to push
forward on which Staff would need guidance .
The Council discussed the campaign finance priority, with the
suggestion offered this could be addressed and determined in a short
period of time without spending a huge amount of resources and time .
Ms . Gust-Jenson suggested study to demonstrate that limits would be
realistic. Councilmember Penfold suggested there were existing models
that Staff could obtain to assist the Council to know what those
limits were .
Councilmember Garrott said for the upcoming year, he would like
the Council to entertain the concept of broad versus narrow.
Discussion followed regarding the direction to consider a broader
spectrum of issues to allow Staff flexibility, as well as utilizing
prioritization as a tool to cause accomplishment . Further discussion
followed relative to broad strokes working well with Administration to
be able to accomplish as much as possible .
4 . 1:43:14PM Council Member Proposals for 2015 Projects.
The following priority projects were identified by individual
Council Members .
Councilmember Adams :
• Homeless Day Shelter.
■ Ordinance that deals with panhandling in a constitutional
manner.
■ Method to effectively deal with the drug problem throughout
the City, and particularly in the downtown area.
Councilmember Penfold said the concept of a Homeless Day Shelter
was specific and inquired if Councilmember Adams would consider
homeless services as a broader umbrella. Councilmember Adams said she
would add amenities to her list but would not want her priority to get
overlooked and wants something to provide that specific type of
service .
Councilmember Luke :
• Continued or enhanced facilitation of Economic Development
business nodes .
• CIP/maintenance/municipal services/Council funding the CIP
goal and the need to consider a broad distribution of funds
not focusing on certain areas or needs .
Ms . Weaver added that in terms of increasing transparency for
Engineering concepts, City Staff was working to improve mapping and
data on projects . She said the open data portal had that skeleton of
a program and an interactive mapping device was being looked at for
future projects .
Councilmember Mendenhall :
• Broad/robust housing discussion.
• Expand the Economic Development Small Business Loan Fund to offer
a more involved approach, and to include an education component.
• Trees (big trees, more money, more trees, service, maintenance,
large canopy trees on streets, and ongoing funding commitments) .
Councilmember Penfold said he would support local businesses
impacted by a major project through a loan fund or specific project.
He inquired whether there were other ways to consider costs specific
to a project that were related to impact mitigation and to ensure that
component was addressed in the project funding. Councilmember
Mendenhall said she felt the Economic Development Loan Fund was
underutilized and the existing loan fund might require tweaking in
terms of defining target zones allowed to access the funding. She said
an interfacing component could be added or built into the costs .
Councilmember Penfold said he liked the idea of using people in
the system that were versed in small business funding and include a
project interface funding line item as a cost component . Ms . Bruno
added the challenge would be depending on the source and it would have
to be something the City owned that was amortizable but could be
recognized in the project budget . The Council discussed the desire for
City projects not to be feared, but for the public and business to
know the City would help them survive and would use marketing tools to
help communicate with their customers . The suggestion was offered for
an entire program with multiple resources to develop and coordinate
but entail focus and funding. Discussion followed regarding a
philosophical change including business relations at the front end of
the project to level that resource before the project even began.
The Council took at break at 2 : 25 p.m. A formal meeting was
conducted at 2 : 40 p.m. and the Planning Workshop meeting reconvened at
2 : 42 p.m. (see file M 15-3)
Councilmember Penfold:
• Trees in the context of neighborhood quality and sustainability
of the City.
• Open space and identifying Open Space zones .
• Trails
Councilmember LaMalfa:
• General Obligation Bond for recreation infrastructure .
• West Salt Lake Master Plan implementation.
• Trees
Councilmember Rogers :
• Overall theme - "Step Off District 1" .
• Economic Development (pursuit of every possible avenue towards
large scale, career creator; medium scale, district stabilizer;
and small scale, neighborhood nodes, restaurants, and small
businesses that build the neighborhood.
• Define how impact fee schedules are set.
• Identify City Infrastructure needs .
Further discussion followed regarding impact fees, square footage
instead of doors, what to do with industrial areas that were being
charged and not spending, items that were done or were not being done,
and possibly a zoning ordinance to distinguish impact fees and actual
costs per zone . Councilmember Garrott discussed some type of
distribution policy, issues with transparency and planning, and
potential for an impact fee consultant. He said a good process was
needed for implementing or distributing and no connection existed
between what customers were paying and what was being given back.
Councilmember Penfold said he felt something was lacking between
impact fees and match requirements and suggested exploring a better
plan or mapping process . Councilmember Rodgers said Utah was growing
at 5% and Salt Lake City at 2 . 5 0; he said the capital City should be
above the state average and might have to increase the ability to
offer and focus on every single business coming to the City. Ms .
Gust-Jenson said there was a need to obtain more information relative
to impact fees, spending, rates, locations, and improved
communication.
Councilmember Garrott:
• CIP strategic planning
• Affordable housing
• Open space and urban trails
Ms . Weaver said Staff was able to consolidate most of the 21
topics down to 12 . She provided example of the CIP process, including
broad Council support as well as differing approaches or philosophies
on how money was spent and raised, and including a work plan to return
to Council with competing approaches and further policy discussion.
She said there are now 12 projects up for voting and asked the Council
to illustrate whether the consolidated area did not capture their
proposal . She said should the Council feel their proposal should be
self-standing, she would encourage them to think about not getting
enough votes to make it over the threshold and whether consolidating
would render that possible .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he does not see implementation of the
West Salt Lake Plan becoming part of the CIP consolidated priority.
It was determined each Councilmember would have 7 votes; time was
allowed for various votes . Surprise or new ideas consisted of full-
time City Council; parking meter hours return back to 6 : 00 p.m. ; and
High School Fire Department female training day.
Priorities were outlines as follows :
1 . CIP Process & Funding (consolidated item) - 8 votes .
2 . West Salt Lake Master Plan Implementation and Recreation General
Obligation Bond - tied with 7 votes each.
3 . Trees/Urban forestry (consolidated priority) - 6 votes .
4 . Impact fees and Economic Development - tied with 5 votes each.
Ms . Weaver said Staff would type up the consolidated priority
listings and send them out to the Council . She said Staff could
present work plans for chosen priorities at the March 17, 2015 work
session. Councilmember Garrott said the Council would work on other
items this year such as homeless, housing, etc. and Staff was
committed to providing opportunities for other priority items . He
said the Council could break the projects into more detailed work
plans, questions, or response for direction, how to coordinate with
Administration, etc. and said he would consider 1-2 hours necessary at
that meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 4 : 10 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio
for the entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Planning Workshop held February
17, 2014 .
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February 24, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, and Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lynn Pace,
Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst;
Lehua Weaver, Senior Council Policy Analyst; Allison Rowland, Council
Policy Analyst; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Michael
Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Nole
Walkingshaw, Institutional Engagement Manager; Ryan McFarland,
Property Manager; Brian Roberts, Senior City Attorney; Nick Tarbet,
Council Policy Analyst; Everett Joyce, Senior Planner; Michaela Oktay,
Planning Manager; Benjamin Luedtke, Council Constituent Liaison/Policy
Analyst; Paul Nielson, Appointed Senior City Attorney; Jeff Snelling,
City Engineer; Cindi Mansell, City Recorder; and Scott Crandall,
Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Pamela Silberman, Community Development/Capital
Improvement Program Advisory Board Chair.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 16 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:16:44PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE HIVE PASS PROGRAM, WHICH
WAS PART OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY' S FISCAL YEAR 2014-15
BUDGET. The Hive Pass Program is a continuation of a pilot program
that provided City residents with affordable transit passes and ran
from February to October 2014. Under the proposal, $323, 059 from the
General Fund would be used to continue the program. Monthly passes
would be available for $41 . 88, with Utah Transit Authority (UTA) and
the City sharing the remaining costs. (Item H1) View Attachments
Robin Hutcheson briefed the Council with attachments . Comments
included transit deficiencies, inadequate service hours/frequency-
availability, equity barriers, sustainable partnerships, monthly
passes, costs shared with UTA/residents, no change to existing voucher
program, air quality/other benefits, ongoing evaluation, explore
funding mechanisms, expand program, Transit Master Plan process (TMP) ,
timeline/impact of distance-based fares, marketing/community outreach
priorities, software issues to create accounts/registration process,
subsidy investment, circulator buses, success measurements, Front
Runner HIVE option, and future City subsidies/investments .
Ms . Hutcheson said she would analyze how the $160, 000 allocation
was spent and prepare a report for future Council discussions .
Councilmember Garrott questioned whether the City would be better
served by investing in transportation rather than subsidizing monthly
pass holders . He said over the years that would be amount to millions
of dollars which could have been spent investing in a public
transportation system.
Councilmember Mendenhall said, as part of the current TMP
process, she wanted ideas about how the City would get HIVE pass
riders involved in the process . Councilmember Luke requested written
quarterly updates . Councilmember LaMalfa requested additional
marketing efforts/investment .
Councilmember Penfold requested the Administration evaluate the
program and provide as much information as possible regarding benefit
comparisons and extracting performance for public goals . Ms . Hutcheson
said she would identify what the department had the ability to measure
and attach them to the proposal .
Councilmember Garrott asked about a request the Council made four
years ago to change City policy on public-way advertising to allow
more bus stops . Ms . Hutcheson said she could not speak to that issue
but said Transportation prepared a capital improvement proposal so UTA
funds could be leveraged to construct better bus stops .
Councilmember Garrott said this would come to the Council in
Budget Amendment No. 3 .
#2 . 3:10:07 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A PROPOSED FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT FOR GOOGLE FIBER UTAH, LLC, A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY.
The agreement would allow the company to place and maintain its
facilities within the City rights-of-way. The company would be
governed by certain conditions, would need to secure appropriate
permits, and pay a franchise fee. In February 2014, Google Fiber
announced Salt Lake City was among 34 cities exploring the possibility
of bringing ultra high-speed broadband network to residents. This
franchise agreement is a part of that exploratory process. View
Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Nole Walkingshaw, David Everitt, Paul Nielson,
and Brian Roberts briefed the Council with attachments . Comments
included expanded internet service, digital inclusion, no binding
clause to ensure fast internet was available to every City resident,
dissatisfaction with current internet speeds, inequity in providing
digital services, level playing field for providers, obtain analysis
on other companies, provide hook-up subsidies, education component
needed, deregulation, commitment to expand service area, public
goals/impact/return, understand different technologies/services, and
exact performance for public goals .
Mr. Everitt said the City needed to discuss/develop a policy
which could be applied equally to all providers, not just this
proposal . He said the Council/Administration needed to work together
to address policy issues i .e . equity, access/assuring connections,
inclusion strategies, identify geographic/public locations, subsidies,
incentives, and vendor obligations, etc. and requested the Council' s
assistance/leadership.
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if the proposed agreement left the
door open so once a policy was in place, Google along with other
providers would be bound by digital inclusion. Mr. Roberts said there
were Federal constraints on what could be imposed in franchises .
Councilmember LaMalfa thought a placeholder could be included in the
agreement and wanted to see advancement on that concept before being
adopted by the Council .
Councilmember Rogers said the Mayor/Council received a letter
from another provider and requested the letter be analyzed and
information brought back so the Council could better understand
differences between the two franchise companies .
Straw Poll: Support to move forward with large/high level policy
follow-up (separate from this proposal) on what the City wanted
vendors to provide, i .e . accessibility, inclusion, and quality
service . All Council Members were in favor.
Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted to include a provision in
the agreement requiring Google to meet Citywide digital
equity/inclusion standards . A Straw Poll was taken on whether to
include that request in the agreement. Council Members Adams,
Mendenhall, James, Penfold, and Luke were opposed. Council Members
Garrott and LaMalfa were in favor.
Councilmember Garrott said formal action would be scheduled for
March 3, 2015 and invited the public to provide feedback before that
date .
#3. 3:51:41 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT PROPOSED STANDARDS FOR
GROUND MOUNTED UTILITY BOXES PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2014-
00193. The new standards are designed to provide reliable utility
services to the community while also ensuring that the aesthetic
quality of the City is preserved. The proposal would streamline the
approval process for boxes located on private property, in alleys and
smaller boxes in park strips. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning,
may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner- Mayor Ralph
Becker. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Michaela Oktay, Jeff Snelling, Nole Walkingshaw, and
Everitt Joyce briefed the Council with a PowerPoint Presentation and
attachments . Comments included establish consistent/predictable review
process, incentivize utility companies to place boxes on private
property, tiered review process, annual fees, maintenance concerns,
esthetics, special exceptions, mitigate negative impacts, complaint
based enforcement, inventory boxes, box leveling requirements,
beautification fee, require providers to inspect boxes on annual
basis, fee for oversized boxes, require new boxes to be installed
underground, quality construction, uniform standards/materials, wrap
boxes with artistic look, boxes attract posters, graffiti, etc. ,
switch from conditional use to special exception, legally vested uses,
fiber/communication huts, homeowners not forced to allow boxes on
private property, residential versus commercial standards/definitions,
establish design standards for historical neighborhoods, provide
alternatives to make boxes less impactful, providers should check own
boxes, enforcement issues relating to existing/grandfathered boxes,
require upgrades after certain age, maximum size for each type of
box, cost recovery analysis, and define meaning of "block-face" .
Councilmember Penfold requested follow-up about costs and other
issues involved in locating/identifying utility boxes throughout the
City. Mr. Snelling said they were already in the process of locating
all ground mounted utility boxes . He said it would take 2-3 years to
complete and would provide the City with valuable information about
location, ownership, box conditions, and other pertinent data.
Councilmember Rogers said separate requirements were needed for
commercial/residential and standards needed to be developed for
historic neighborhoods . Councilmember Garrott said he wanted the City
to take a firmer stance and insist utility boxes are less impactful .
Councilmember LaMalfa requested a provision be added to the
ordinance requiring providers to annually inspect their own utility
boxes . Councilmember Penfold expressed concerned about how to
capture/enforce existing utility boxes in this process since they went
through a different permitting process .
Discussion was held on the best way to define/determine spacing
requirements for utility boxes . Mr. Snelling said there was an
industrial component that needed to be considered.
Straw Polls :
• Support that spacing requirements be a single standard (normal
"Plat-of-Zion" 660' - block face) . All Council Members were in
support .
• Support to insert leveling requirements in appropriate places in
the ordinance . All Council Members were in support .
• Support to impose a beautification fee on each box. Council
Members Penfold, Adams, Rogers, and Luke were opposed. Council
Members Garrott, LaMalfa, and Mendenhall were in support .
• Support to include incentives for providers to construct smaller
boxes . All Council Members were in support . Mr. Everitt requested
clarification. Councilmember Garrott said the Council wanted to
provide additional incentives to reduce above ground impacts of
all utility boxes (over-the-counter and special exceptions) .
• Support to impose a self inspection requirement where owners
inspect boxes based on quality standards identified in the
ordinance at least annually or more frequent. All Council Members
were in support .
#4 . 5:12:45 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A PROPOSED INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2015
MUNICIPAL ELECTION. The elections will include a combination of poll
locations and vote-by-mail ballots. View Attachments
Cindi Mansell and Ben Luedtke briefed the Council with
attachments . Comments included resolution supporting vote-by-mail
election process, deteriorating voting machines, 25% of residents
already signed-up for permanent vote-by-mail, provisional voting
allowed at any location, sending voter information cards, potential
for voter confusion, ensure City only paid return postage for voted
ballots, early voting issues, concerns about purged voters receiving a
ballot, extended advertising for polling locations, and vote centers
open to all voters .
Discussion was held on issues relating to the three voting
methods identified in the attachments with the following Straw Polls
being taken:
• Support to conduct a full traditional (in person) election. All
Council Members were opposed, except Councilmember Rogers who was
in support .
• Support to conduct a full vote-by-mail election. Council Members
LaMalfa, Luke, and Adams were in support. Council Members
Mendenhall, Rogers, and Garrott were opposed. Councilmember
Penfold abstained.
• Support to conduct a hybrid election. All Council Members were in
support .
Councilmember Garrott invited Council Members to make suggestions
regarding polling locations .
#5. 5:12:01 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE HUD 5-YEAR CONSOLIDATED
PLAN TITLED "NEIGHBORHOODS OF OPPORTUNITY, " WHICH WILL FOCUS ON
EXPANDING ACCESS TO HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION,
EDUCATION AND HEALTH WITHIN SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREAS IN THE CITY. As
federal funding for low and moderately low-income individuals and
families has decreased, need has increased, requiring the Housing and
Neighborhood Development Division to shift how funds are allocated to
ensure they are used more strategically and geographically. View
Attachments
Item pulled.
#6. 5:30:37PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR ENSURING THE LONG-TERM VIABILITY OF THE CITY' S GOLF COURSES. The
discussion may include reviewing a motion or resolution addressing the
financial status of the Salt Lake City Golf Enterprise Fund, including
ongoing golf course operations, capital needs, course locations and
uses, management, and other related items. (Item D3) View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno and Allison Rowland briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held on how the Council wanted to deal
with information obtained from a worksheet utilized at a previous
meeting. A Straw Poll was taken for support to develop 2-3 proposals
which could be recommended to the Administration. All Council Members
were in support.
Councilmember Garrott gave Council Members an opportunity to make
individual proposals which were then summarized in the following Straw
Polls: View Attachments
• Support for Councilmember Adam' s proposal : broad scope GO Bond
(scope to be determined) , Request for Proposal (RFP) to manage
entire remaining golf system, turn Wingpointe over to the Airport
to manage immediately, close and repurpose only Glendale which
would remain open during interim bond process, potentially
include secondary water installation at golf courses as part of
GO Bond, keep golf courses open until GO Bond and RFP processes
were finalized, and General Fund subsidies acceptable for
secondary water in addition to GO Bond. Council Members Penfold,
Garrott, Luke, and LaMalfa were opposed. Council Members Rogers,
Adams, and Mendenhall were in support .
• Support for Councilmember Roger' s proposal : pursue GO Bond as
soon as possible independent of decisions on golf courses, pursue
a very flexible RFP including potential privatization, golf
courses to remain open during RFP process (including Wingpointe) ,
General Fund subsidy (consider closing courses if subsidy was
insufficient) , decision to close courses would be made after RFP
process was completed, and General Fund subsidy for secondary
water, and support for regional park/trail system. Council
Members Penfold, Garrott, Luke, Mendenhall, and LaMalfa were
opposed. Council Members Rogers and Adams were in support.
• Support for Councilmember Penfold' s proposal : broad scope
regional open space bond incorporating foothills and integrated
trail systems to connect City parks including a robust public
process to determine final uses prior to a GO Bond, RFP not
essential part of proposal, keep courses operating as golf
courses while GO Bond process was going on, okay with General
Fund subsidy during that time, turn Wingpointe over to Airport to
manage immediately, close Glendale and Nibley for alternative
uses, GO Bond including secondary water and General Fund subsidy
for golf operations while GO Bond was developed. Council Members
Penfold, Garrott, Luke, Mendenhall, Rogers, and LaMalfa were in
support. Councilmember Adams was opposed.
• Support for Councilmember Mendenhall' s proposal : GO Bond after an
RFP process was completed even if that meant the GO Bond would
not be formulated until next year, issue RFP process before
decisions were made on course closures except for Wingpointe,
potentially restrict RFP to address only the most challenged
courses, opposed to closing any courses until RFP results were
in, and General Fund subsidy for secondary water installation.
Council Members Penfold, Garrott, Luke, Adams, Rogers, and
LaMalfa were opposed. Councilmember Mendenhall was in support.
• Support for Councilmember LaMalfa' s proposal : Similar to
Councilmember Penfold' s for broad regional open space amenities
bond including foothills and trail systems, etc. , include
flexible RFP for remainder of system (include addressing capital
improvements as a desired element) , keep courses operating as
golf courses while GO Bond process was ongoing, consider closing
and repurposing Glendale and Nibley with GO Bond, turn Wingpointe
over to the Airport to manage immediately, GO Bond could include
installing secondary water at golf courses, and utilize General
Fund subsidy to keep courses open while GO Bond was developed.
Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold, Rogers, Garrott, and LaMalfa
were in support. Council Members Luke and Adams were opposed.
• Support for Councilmember Luke' s proposal : GO Bond with desire
the bond be specific even if that meant doing it next year, broad
conceptual RFP for game changer idea (not necessarily
privatization) , capital deferred maintenance a requirement of RFP
process, turn Wingpointe over to the Airport, close Glendale
after bond was placed before voters and project was ready
(assuming bond passage) , shift youth golf programs to Rose Park,
repurpose Nibley (based upon legal challenges) , General Fund
subsidy to keep courses open while GO Bond and/or RFP process was
in the works, and look at secondary water for GO Bond or General
Fund subsidy. Council Members Mendenhall, Rogers, Garrott, and
Luke were in support . Council Members Penfold, LaMalfa, and Adams
were opposed.
Councilmember Garrott asked if the Council wanted to consider
action during the formal meeting or wait until the following week. A
majority of the Council was in favor of addressing the issue during
the formal meeting. Ms . Bruno said staff would prepare motion language
based on the top three proposals (Council Members Penfold, LaMalfa,
and Luke)
#7 . (TENTATIVE) HOLD A DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE A BRIEFING
REGARDING MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE CITY THAT ARISE DURING THE 2015
STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Item not held.
#8 . 6:38:43 PM INTERVIEW JEFF DIXON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD. (ITEM H2)
Councilmember Garrott said Mr. Dixon' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#9. 6:41:26PM INTERVIEW DEE BREWER PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURE CORE BUDGET COMMITTEE. (ITEM H3)
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Brewer' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#10 . 6:43:42PM INTERVIEW JILL MILLER PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER
APPOINTMENT TO THE UTAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AGENCY BOARD. (ITEM H4)
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Miller' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#11 . 6:46:09PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. View Attachments
See file M 15-5 for announcements .
#12 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#13. 6:48:44 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE TO DISCUSS ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE
PRIVILEGED, UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 . (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
enter into Closed Session to discuss Attorney-Client matters that are
privileged, Utah Code §78B-1-137 , Utah Open and Public Meetings Law. A
roll call vote was taken. Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold,
LaMalfa, Rogers, Adams, and Garrott voted aye . Councilmember Luke was
absent for the vote . See File M 15-2 for Sworn Statement .
In Attendance: Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Garrott, Mendenhall,
Luke, Adams, and Penfold.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Margaret Plane, Jennifer
Bruno, David Everitt, Rick Graham, Brian Roberts, Allison Rowland,
Rusty Vetter, Nole Walkingshaw, Gina Chamness, John Vuyk, Jill Love,
Russell Weeks, Lehua Weaver, Lynn Pace, and Scott Crandall .
The Closed Session adjourned at 7 : 32 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 32 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
February 24, 2015 .
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March 3, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at
2 : 13 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, and Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Jill Love, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff;
Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Mayor' s Senior Advisor;
Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Senior
Council Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Senior Council Policy Analyst;
Allison Rowland, Council Policy Analyst; Sean Murphy, Council Policy
Analyst; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Advisor; Robin Hutcheson,
Transportation Director; Michael Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Director; Nora Shepard, Planning Director; Carl Leith,
Senior Planner; Nole Walkingshaw, Institutional Engagement Manager;
Ryan McFarland, Property Manager; Brian Roberts, Senior City Attorney;
Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst; Everett Joyce, Senior Planner;
Michaela Oktay, Planning Manager; Benjamin Luedtke, Council
Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst; Paul Nielson, Senior City
Attorney; Jeff Snelling, City Engineer; Tammy Hunsaker, Community &
Economic Development Housing Coordinator; Nick Norris, Planning
Manager; John Anderson, Principal Planner; Garth Limberg, Financial
Analyst; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Pamela Silberman, Community Development and
Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board Chair; and Natalie
Gochnour, University of Utah Associate Dean/David Eccles School of
Business and Chief Economist/Senior Advisor to the Salt Lake Chamber.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 13 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:13:57 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ON THE PROGRESS OF THE
COUNCIL' S LEGISLATIVE INTENT STATEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15.
Legislative intents are formal requests the Council makes of the
Administration. This briefing will include updates on a variety of
matters, including:
• community improvement grants;
• a City Cemetery study; and
• maintaining business districts.
#2 . 2:14:20 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE HSOUING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) 5-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN TITLED "NEIGHBORHOODS OF
OPPORTUNITY, " WHICH WILL FOCUS ON EXPANDING ACCESS TO HOUSING,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, EDUCATION AND HEALTH WITHIN
SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREAS IN THE CITY. As federal funding for low and
moderately low-income individuals and families has decreased, need has
increased, requiring the Housing and Neighborhood Development Division
to shift how funds are allocated to ensure they are used more
strategically and geographically. View Attachments
Sean Murphy, Mike Akerlow, Tammy Hunsaker, and Pam Silberman
briefed the Council from PowerPoint/attachments . Mr. Murphy said this
was an entirely different direction and the first time the City was
recommending a shift of funding for Community and Economic
Development . Ms . Silberman provided background on the plan/focus, and
shifting the mindset to eradicate poverty early on by identifying root
causes . Mr. Akerlow summarized that due to decreasing funding and
increasing need, Salt Lake City was taking a strategic and geographic
approach to targeting federal funds .
Ms . Hunsaker provided a Consolidated Plan Overview, consisting of
process, needs assessment, and housing market analysis . She said Salt
Lake City' s annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award had
decreased by $1 . 4 million over the past decade . Discussion followed
regarding increased housing need, education, health, transportation,
economic development, challenges, increased homelessness, increased
capital improvement needs, market failing to serve extremely low
income households, and protected classes at risk for unfair lending
and rental discrimination.
Inquiry was raised as to the shift in policy regarding the
interpretation that CDBG would not necessarily need to fund the 1% for
public art required of all capital projects by City Ordinance . Mr.
Akerlow said due to timing, Administration was recommending phasing
out funding for public art projects . Councilmember Penfold expressed
concern as to fairness to neighborhoods, art funding removal, history
of reluctance to provide funding, and appearance of a possible
contradiction in policy. Mr. Akerlow said Staff could return with
additional information.
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern with the Redevelopment
Agency (RDA) and how to fund high quality housing development as part
of the plan. Mr. Akerlow explained funds were not used for
multifamily, but primarily for single family. Councilmember LaMalfa
inquired as to criteria or a comprehensive housing policy to deliver a
high standard product and how to measure/report change and numbers in
a neighborhood. Mr. Akerlow said Staff would return with additional
information.
Further discussion followed as to previous needs and
prioritization, concern with Citywide communication and coordination,
how to best leverage this as a City system, Staff (CED, Parks,
RDA) returning with strategy ideas to truly vest in neighborhoods,
provide check-ins relative to different projects going on, working
with Planning to create language to determine housing policy standards
for quality materials and design, increased investment in public and
private infrastructure, human capital development, measuring new jobs
created, and associated elements of economic development .
Councilmember Luke said he liked the 5-year period and felt it would
give Council a chance to see how all components work together towards
the overall goal to encourage neighborhood investments .
Mr. Murphy discussed larger housing projects, particularly areas
investing with the consolidated plan, and whether the City had been
building some less-attractive projects . He said if they were not being
built with City funds, resources could be tethered to certain design
elements, including how funds were prioritized (such as the Design
Review Board guiding private investments in the City) . It was noted
that Staff would need to provide additional information to the Council
Office before March 24, 2015 to allow for public process and to
prepare funding recommendations prior to HUD' s May deadline .
#3. 3:20:08 PM INTERVIEW JILL REMINGTON LOVE, PRIOR TO
CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT AS THE SALT LAKE CITY COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. View Attachment
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Love' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#4 . 3:30:02 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION WITH NATALIE GOCHNOUR; ASSOCIATE
DEAN, DAVID ECCLES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH AND
CHIEF ECONOMIST AND SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE SALT LAKE CHAMBER, REGARDING
THE ENTERPRISE SLC PROCESS. The City has engaged Ms. Gochnour to guide
this process and establish a vision and strategic plan for Economic
Development in Salt Lake City. This is an opportunity for the Council
to provide input to the process. View Attachments
Jill Love and Natalie Gochnour addressed the Council . Ms .
Gochnour referenced the schedule of events and shared the Enterprise
Roundtable Agenda. She described the effort to reach out and learn
from key individuals, desire for Council input relative to the vision
of the promise for Salt Lake City, with the ultimate goal to define
the future desirable destination for Salt Lake City economy.
Councilmember Mendenhall offered comparison to Ogden' s
designation as the outdoor recreation destination and said she felt
businesses were locating up north and not in SLC; what was causing the
City to miss out on that investment . She requested greater investment
in and focus on support of industrial business, neighborhood nodes,
and the demographic future .
Councilmember Rogers expressed his support for this endeavor. He
said it was fitting/timely because the like-mindedness for economic
development had not been visible for many years . He further
referenced zoning changes necessary to attract or relocate business,
importance of City' s livability and walkability in the downtown,
association with transportation, bikes/trails, and potential for
benefits to be realized in conjunction with Google coming to SLC.
Councilmember Luke said Salt Lake had not done a good job of
selling the City, its amenities, or widely promoting its business
opportunities . He suggested consideration of Foreign Trade Zone
expansion and said there were things that could be done which had not
been done in the past . He suggested using tools such as Airport
proximity to consider and enhance business development.
Councilmember Penfold suggested a type of corporate downtown
campus; a combination of housing, corporate, residential, office,
campus, etc. He inquired as to broadening the genetic/medical
component of this community. He cited the concept of missed
opportunities at the Airport as a mega-economic driver hub, attracting
green industry, sustainability, and reflection in various industries .
Councilmember Adams discussed parking and family, a way of
inviting people to come try downtown, and suggested modifying free
parking meter hours to enhance the customer service .
Councilmember LaMalfa suggested potential influence of Plan Salt
Lake and its guiding principles with this process and the attempt to
express what residents wanted to see . He said the quality of
infrastructure in manufacturing areas, particularly
roads/internet/power supply within the Centennial Industrial Park,
making sure industries do not contribute to air quality/water
pollution/supply issues, sympathy to geographic and topographic
issues, potential expansion of the University Research Park, how to
expand/realize benefits of having educated people close to area
neighborhoods, maintain leadership as retail center, and professional
sports (football) . He said Salt Lake City received recognition as one
of the best cities in the country for economic upward mobility and
hoped this plan would include this concept .
Ms . Gochnour said SLC was not seen on the leading edge relative
to a technical and innovation hub. She said older neighborhoods
definitely make SLC unique; she said the challenge of this process was
to consider a broader vision for the City and strategies to make that
happen. She said there appeared to be consensus that SLC was not as
economic-development minded as they could be . She said industries
(both small and large) indicated that SLC was not a friendly City.
Inquiry was raised about unfriendly specifics, with Ms . Gochnour
stating there was the need for better customer service from City
employees relative to economic development efforts and branding of the
City in exporting strategy. She said there was need to maintain upward
mobility for the residents of SLC as a target/goal/aspiration. Ms .
Gochnour encouraged the Council to provide any follow-up or additional
comments in this quest to change the existing culture .
#5. 4:28:23PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PROPOSED DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR
APARTMENT AND MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS FOR LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND
LANDMARK SITES PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2012-00870 . The proposed
guidelines are designed to maintain the historic character of
multifamily buildings by protecting historic features and preventing
out-of-character alterations. The guidelines also establish how new
construction can more readily reflect the rich tradition of apartment
design in the City. There are not currently design guidelines
specifically related to apartment and multifamily buildings in
historic areas. (Petitioner, Mayor Ralph Becker)
(Item H2) View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Carl Leith, Nora Shepard, and Michaela Oktay briefed
the Council from attachments . Ms . Shepard said the proposal was
valuable because it provided predictability for everyone as well as an
opportunity to help constituents understand a framework for developing
their plans .
Councilmember Adams expressed concern the guidelines were
detailed/lengthy, and that people might miss some details . She said it
might be helpful to prepare an overview page with hyperlinks to
various areas of information. She stated there were many photographic
examples of new construction that did not appear to be from Salt Lake
City and suggested including local examples .
#6. 5:06:09 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE RECENT
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) RULINGS RELATING TO INTERNET
SERVICE AND HOW THESE RULINGS MIGHT RELATE TO CITY FRANCHISE
AGREEMENTS.
Neil Lindberg, Brian Roberts, and Sean Murphy briefed the Council
from a Federal Communications Commission Announcement relative to the
FCC promotion of strong, sustainable rules to protect the open
internet. Mr. Roberts provided background on the FCC announcement and
how that applied to the City' s local regulatory framework relative to
franchise agreements . He said the final FCC order had yet to be
released so all the City had at this point was the announcement; it
would then be subject to the Legislative process, potential
litigation, and he felt it would be several years to realize its full
meaning.
#7 . 5:23:35 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW UP BRIEFING ON THE FINAL 9 LINE
MASTER PLAN. THIS PLANNING DOCUMENT FOR THE 9 LINE CORRIDOR, WHICH
FOLLOWS THE OLD UNION PACIFIC RAIL LINE ON 900 SOUTH FROM 200 WEST TO
THE SURPLUS CANAL, IS AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE A MAJOR PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE LINK CONNECTING THE CITY' S EAST AND WEST NEIGHBORHOODS
PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2014-0004 . View Attachments The 9 Line
Master Plan identifies:
• ways to utilize the space, including development ideas for vacant
parcels along the trail;
• plans for the continuation of the trail west to the Surplus
Canal; and
• necessary connections between nearby neighborhoods, amenities and
activity nodes. (Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker) (Item D2)
Nick Tarbet, Nora Shepard, Nick Norris, John Anderson, and Mike
Akerlow briefed the Council from attachments . Mr. Tarbet said the
Council last considered this item in September and changes requested
at that time were highlighted/underlined in red.
Concern was expressed regarding an area plan including details
specific to parcels (Navajo Street) and excluding residential housing.
Councilmember LaMalfa said there were multiple blocks along the trail
that should not be considered for residential housing and thought
there would be stronger language in support of open space . He said
there were existing parcels zoned R-2; he discussed the public
engagement process involved with this plan and expressed concern with
presenting false expectations to participating community members .
Discussion took place regarding various types of housing concepts that
might work, increased density struggles, and open-land opportunities .
Mr. Norris referenced the West Salt Lake Master Plan and its key
concept to develop "nodes" . He said there were limitations to where
households could be added in this area; some properties near the
corridor would have conflicting policies in that the Plan did not
support rezoning in terms of density. He said the concept was to keep
options open; Staff' s intent was to identify key spots along the
corridor that could possibly include residential nodes . Ms . Shepard
said the Plan would be followed with zoning, and that would be where
use/density/footprint control came in to determine which uses made
sense . She said this discussion contained a broader view and it was
beneficial for the Plan to contain options .
Straw Poll: A unanimous Straw Poll was taken to include language
for the 1100 West closure to lengthen uninterrupted portions along the
9-Line trail as proposed.
Discussion followed regarding consideration of the Navajo parcel
as residential housing, the suggested six-lot configuration, including
space for other uses, and whether Staff was willing to consider an
alternative configuration. Mr. Akerlow said Staff would consider
alternative options . Councilmember LaMalfa said there was nothing
binding the City to build a high-quality housing development in this
area or to sell it to a low-quality developer. He said there was not
appropriate zoning or Master Plan support . Mr. Norris said the West
Side Master Plan discussed development fitting use and scale and
included the option for small targeted development . He said it would
entail a rezone and not a master plan change .
Straw Poll: Council Members Adams, Garrott, Luke, and Penfold
were opposed; Council Members LaMalfa, Mendenhall, and Rogers were in
favor (failed 4-3) that if commercial use was considered impractical
for the large City-owned parcel on Navajo Street just north of 9 Line,
the parcel could be converted into a park or open space to facilitate
either a community garden or trailway oriented park; and the City-
owned parcel should not be considered for residential housing.
Further discussion followed regarding options, with Mr. Anderson
stating this was a very long, odd-shaped parcel and Staff could return
with a proposal including a mix of open space and housing.
Straw Poll: A unanimous Straw Poll was taken for the Navajo Node
Program Component 1 - that any residential use on this parcel should
include other program components such as play grounds, trailway-
oriented art, neighborhood commercial, and community gardens .
Straw Poll: A unanimous Straw Poll was taken relative to the
Oxbow Node that the narrow vacant properties adjacent to the 9 Line,
west of Jordan Park extending to the Surplus Canal, should be
converted into a linear park and should be considered for possible
rezoning to open space and added into the City' s park inventory.
#8 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE CITY' S ROLE IN A REQUEST BY TWO
BUSINESSES, OEMETA AND RED WING SHOES, TO OBTAIN FOREIGN TRADE ZONE
STATUS FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CURRENT DESIGNATED PARCEL.
Foreign Trade Zones are locations throughout the United States where
there are delayed or reduced duty payments on foreign merchandise to
incentivize importers, manufacturers and distributors to locate in the
U. S. instead of outsourcing internationally. Salt Lake City's Foreign
Trade Zone 30 is a 55-acre parcel located at 1105 South 4800 West.
Salt Lake City would need to sponsor the companies' applications,
which will be submitted to the Foreign Trade Zone Board in Washington
D. C. View Attachments
Item not held.
#9. 6:16:35 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY
ON 663 PROPERTIES IN SPECIAL LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 3, KNOWN AS L03.
This year's assessment involves some significant increases for the
property owners. The revenue generated by the levy would be used to
pay the residents' share of operating, maintenance and electrical
energy costs of the lighting district. The City pays 25% of the annual
expenses for the district ($85,212. 50) , while residents pay the
remaining 75% ($255, 637. 49) . (Item G3) . View Attachments
Jan Aramaki, Lehua Weaver, Cindy Gust-Jenson, and Garth Limburg
briefed the Council from attachments . Ms . Aramaki said the 2015 fees
proposed for some areas of the District were significantly higher than
2014 fees . She said out of the 20 neighborhoods that made up Lighting
District L03, eight neighborhoods had a zero percent increase while
increases for the other twelve neighborhoods ranged from 2 . 88 percent
to 151 . 96 percent. Mr. Limburg discussed the annual budget process,
street lighting assessment billings, and increases to some because of
extra-ordinary maintenance . He said Board of Equalization meetings
would be available in September 2015 for all lighting assessment
clients to be able to discuss their billings . Ms . Gust-Jenson said
this was a mid-term fee increase and the Council' s internal policy was
to hold a public hearing whenever there was a fee increase .
The Council discussed the dramatic increase, associated need for
improved public engagement, increased transparency in detailing
explanation/rationale as to changes, possible phasing of new rates,
option for public input, predictability, accountability, advance
notice, and method/theory behind the establishment of special lighting
districts . Ms . Gust-Jenson said she would not recommend consideration
of the truth-in-taxation process relative to fees as it related to
City taxes .
Straw Poll: The Council voted unanimously that moving forward in
special lighting districts; Administration should provide more
information, more transparency as to reason for increases, and advance
notice.
Straw Poll: The Council voted unanimously to conduct a public
hearing on L03 and provide notification to all property owners.
Straw Poll: The Council voted unanimously that any fee increase
in special lighting districts over 50% required the City to phase in
the fee increase over a period of three years; and for the assessment
funds to be self-funded, and not require General Fund subsidy.
Ms . Weaver said when discussions took place to establish the
lighting funds, the overall response of property owners was not to
include or tie the assessments to utility billings . She said the
Council still intended to conduct additional discussion on private
lighting and Special Assessment Areas in the future . She recommended
Staff return with additional information or scenarios for deferred
fee/phases .
#10 . 6:44:59 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE CITY THAT ARISE DURING THE 2015 STATE
LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Lynn Pace updated the Council on the 2015 State Legislative
Session. Items of discussion included gas tax, local option sales tax,
prison relocation, wood burning stove ban, ground transportation,
Healthy Utah, Care Utah, State Fair Park renewed lease, potential
soccer stadium, exploring long-term uses to revitalize that property,
etc. Mr. Pace said there were ten days left in the session and
difficult decisions remain.
#11 . 8:27:14PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See file M 15-5 for Announcements.
#12 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Item not held.
#13. 6:56:26 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION FOR
THE PURPOSE OF UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) TO DISCUSS PENDING OR
REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION AND §78B-1-137 TO DISCUSS ATTORNEY-
CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED. (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to
enter into Closed Session for the purpose of §52-4-205 (1) (c) to discuss
pending or reasonably imminent litigation and §78B-1-137 to discuss
Attorney-Client matters that are privileged. A roll call vote was
taken. Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold, Luke, LaMalfa, Rogers,
Adams, and Garrott voted aye . See File M 15-2 for Sworn Statement.
In Attendance: Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Garrott, Mendenhall,
Luke, Adams, and Penfold.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Ralph Becker, Margaret Plane,
Jennifer Bruno, David Everitt, Jill Love, Russell Weeks, Lehua Weaver,
Lynn Pace, and Cindi Mansell .
The Closed Session adjourned at 7 : 32 p.m.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 7 : 32 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held March
3, 2015 .
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March 17, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at
4 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, and Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lynn Pace,
Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst;
Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Jan Aramaki, Council Policy
Analyst; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Nick Tarbet, Council
Policy Analyst; Jaysen Oldroyd, Senior City Attorney; Jill Love,
Community and Economic Development Director; Angela Dunn, Economic
Development Facilitator; Brian Roberts, Senior City Attorney; Cris
Jones, Transportation Planner; Stephanie Duer, Water Conservation
Program Manager; Laura Briefer, Water Resource Manager; and Scott
Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Mike Reberg, Salt Lake County Animal Control
Services Director.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 21 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 4:21:09 PM CONSIDER POLICY OPTIONS AND NEXT STEPS FOR NEW DOG
OFF-LEASH AREAS. The options are based on recommendations from the
Off-Leash Community Working Group and comply with the Council's policy
goal, to expand opportunities for residents to enjoy outdoor
activities with their off-leash dogs while minimizing impacts on other
people, on health and safety, on parks and open space, on nature and
wildlife, and on Salt Lake City's budget. View Attachments
Jan Aramaki and Rick Graham briefed the Council with attachments .
Comments included policy preferences, how to enhance current/future
off leash areas, expand off-leash areas in current parks, enforcement
options, should existing policy goals be modified, define role of
community involvement, education versus enforcement, potential for
park specific groups/partnerships, identify/enhance City resources,
pet owners should manage/self police, letter of intent with community
partners, promote sponsorships, expand Adopt-a-Spot program, lack of
County-wide dog parks, user conflicts, financial impact to change park
uses, community needs predictability, diverse open space, and create
neighborhood recreation opportunities . Councilmember Garrott asked if
Council Members supported the Council' s existing off-leash policy
statement/goals . A majority of the Council was in support.
Councilmember Penfold said he was interested in pursuing the
concept of having the City work with local dog groups (partnership
opportunities) to help correct bad behavior of other dog owners . He
said resources would have to be allocated but felt this type of model
would provide opportunities for better compliance/good behavior than
just relying on enforcement through tickets/warnings .
Councilmember Mendenhall said she was concerned the proposal
intended to eliminate opportunities for dog park sponsorships . She
said instead, the City should encourage individuals/groups/companies
to sponsor/install/manage parks rather than enhance enforcement
measures .
Councilmember Penfold requested information from Mr. Graham about
hiring a position (park manager/ranger) to manage a system similar to
the Adopt-a-Spot program (including funding sources)
Councilmember Luke suggested creating a formal committee/board
(current community working group could be expanded/formalized) that
would have authority/oversight to address dog/animal policy issues,
provide education, and work with community groups like Friends
Interested in Dogs and Open Spaces (FIDOS) to better manage/regulate
off-leash areas .
Councilmember Garrott said he sensed the Council was interested
in significant involvement of community groups in rule
making/governance, education, enforcement, maintenance, and
identifying gaps/needs relating to development/creation/funding of new
areas .
Discussion was held on potential resources needed to facilitate
community involvement. A majority of the Council supported the idea of
funding an employee to work with community groups . Councilmember
LaMalfa expressed concern that some areas/dog parks in the City did
not have community interest/support .
Discussion was held on the concept of creating an advisory/action
committee that could ensure dog parks were sufficiently covered by
community groups . Council Members felt the board needed to have a
balanced membership and address all animal related issues, not just
dogs . Councilmember LaMalfa said he did not think there were enough
community groups to cover all City dog parks and was reluctant to
support a policy that did not provide some accommodations for parks
that lacked a community group to perform maintenance, education, and
fund raising. Councilmember Penfold thought organizations like FIDOS
might be willing to look at some sort of dog park rotation on a
Citywide basis .
Councilmember Penfold said it was difficult to create new dog
parks or add/change uses because the process required an official
ordinance change . He said a more user friendly process needed to be
explored.
Straw Polls :
• Support for pilot programs for morning and evening dog off-
lease times in neighborhood parks . (one per Council
district, test period length to be determined, prohibit dogs
from play areas) . All Council Members were in support except
Councilmember LaMalfa who was opposed. Councilmember LaMalfa
expressed concern about how success/failure would be
evaluated. Councilmember Luke expressed concern about the
City' s ability to terminate a test program early in the
event difficult problems occurred.
• Support to explore pilot projects for off-leash areas in
Wasatch Hollow, Rotary Glen, Jordan River Par-3, and
Bonneville Shoreline Trail . All Council Members were in
support . Mr. Graham said there were opportunities with the
Bonneville Shoreline Trail but the Administration wanted to
understand the full scale of ecological issues before any
decisions were made . Councilmember Rogers expressed concerns
about potential impacts to disc golfers at Jordan River Par-
3 property. Mr. Graham said those details would be explored
during the re-purposing process .
• Support to establish (ordinance limitations apply) off-leash
areas in Fairmont Park, Rosewood Park, and Jordan Park? All
Council Members were in support . Discussion was held on
issues relating to Jordan Park. Mr. Graham said the
Administration would support the Council' s recommendation of
putting that on the priority list for new parks/off-leash
areas .
• Support to pursue discussion with Salt Lake County regarding
potential partnerships for new dog off-leash areas and
shared funding. All Council Members were in support .
• Support to consider winter shifts/uses in the location of
some off-leash parks . All Council Members were in support .
• Support for the Administration to maintain a regular
inventory of all parks and open space . All Council Members
were in support.
• Support to explore off-leash use during off-hours at golf
courses . All Council Members were in support.
Councilmember Garrott said additional discussion would be
scheduled to refine the proposal .
#2 . 5:49:26 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES TO SALT
LAKE CITY. The City has contracted with the County for animal control
services since 1991 . View Attachments
Jan Aramaki, Rick Graham, Jaysen Oldroyd, and Mike Reberg briefed
the Council with attachments . Comments included stable relationship
with County, no-kill philosophy, live release rate, severity of
attacks, vicious dog/behavioral issues, evaluation team, partnering
with community groups, create additional off-leash opportunities,
ongoing conflict issues, balanced approach between
enforcement/education, pest control, feral cats/raccoon issues, and
defunct federal raccoon disposal program.
Discussion was held on dealing with raccoons . Councilmember
Rogers requested cost analysis to implement a disposal program
(potentially with Sandy City) . Councilmember Penfold said he wanted to
explore the potential to re-implement the defunct federal raccoon
disposal program Countywide through the Council of Governments (COG)
or other agencies (Salt Lake County) and felt costs could be shared
across multiple jurisdictions . A Straw Poll was held to request that
Mr. Graham explore a raccoon program with the County and provide
Council follow-up. All Council Members were in support . Councilmember
Mendenhall suggested contacting COG to find potential participants .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he served on the committee and would
approach them.
#3. 6:54:50PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE CITY' S ROLE IN A REQUEST
BY TWO BUSINESSES, OEMETA AND RED WING SHOES, TO OBTAIN FOREIGN TRADE
ZONE STATUS FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CURRENT DESIGNATED
PARCEL. Foreign Trade Zones are locations throughout the United States
where there are delayed or reduced duty payments on foreign
merchandise to incentivize importers, manufacturers and distributors
to locate in the U. S. instead of outsourcing internationally. Salt
Lake City's Foreign Trade Zone 30 is a 55-acre parcel located at 1105
South 4800 West. Salt Lake City would need to sponsor the companies'
applications, which will be submitted to the Foreign Trade Zone Board
in Washington D. C. View Attachments
Jill Love, Angela Dunn, and Russell Weeks briefed the Council
with attachments . Comments included incentivizing companies to locate
in Salt Lake, tools to help develop manufacturing areas, no action
required, creation of sub-zones, duty deferral/elimination, tax
benefits, Red Wing Shoes/Oemeta subzone applications, operator' s
agreement, cost recovery collection, federal restrictions, and
market/leverage opportunities .
Ms . Love said the Administration could come back to the Council
with additional information about workloads/fee schedules following a
monitoring phase . Councilmember Luke asked if this could be utilized
as an economic development tool to incentivize companies to move their
operations to the City. Ms . Love said they could explore that issue
with the Attorney' s Office .
#4 . 7:07:48 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE TRANSIT MASTER PLAN
PROCESS, WHICH THE ADMINISTRATION IS UNDERTAKING TO CREATE A LONG-TERM
PLAN FOR TRANSIT AND TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY. The briefing
will focus on the goals of the Transit Master Plan and a schedule
outline. View Attachments
Cris Jones, Robin Hutchison, and Russell Weeks briefed the
Council with a PowerPoint Presentation/attachments . Comments included
historic street car routes, continuing Council involvement,
develop/evaluate comprehensive plan, gather community input, identify
criteria, identify transit corridors, utilize Open City Hall, on-line
surveys, Jingle Bus/mobile workshop, non-City partner to assist with
language barriers, public outreach strategy, community
notification/involvement, transit master plan work shop/retreat with
Council, Boulder fact-finding trip, City lead transit plan, website
launch, and interview community leaders .
Councilmember Adams asked the Administration to find ways to
contact/involve people who did not own a computer, lacked computer
skills, or were disabled/home bound. Councilmember LaMalfa expressed
concerns about community outreach for people with language barriers .
Ms . Hutcheson said the plan included detailed outreach goals to
involve low-income residents, people with disabilities/language
barriers, other adult/youth groups, etc. She said this was an
important component of the process and the department would continue
to pursue ways to involve everyone .
Discussion was held on adding the following elements/ideas to the
list of transit goals .
• Councilmember LaMalfa - amenities related to bus routes such as
bus shelters, cement pads, benches, etc.
• Councilmember Penfold - convenient transfers/transit needed to
connect all parts of the City that were not currently being
served (difficult to get across town)
• Councilmember Garrott - geographic equity (ensure all parts of
the City are served)
• Council Members wanted transit connection between University of
Utah and Salt Lake Airport .
Councilmember LaMalfa said other data that might be useful to the
master planning process included l) recently adopted Westside Master
Plan, 2) University of Utah study called the "Fair Housing Equity
Assessment", 3) City' s housing plan, 4) "Historic Street Car Routes", 5)
Redwood Road as a possible "Bus Rapid Transit" (BRT) alignment,
6) investigate Rose Park industrial areas (Centennial Industrial Park) ,
and 7) utilize Police Department' s security knowledge about the City.
Ms . Hutcheson asked if Council was comfortable with the
department updating the transit goals list from this discussion and
using it as a beginning point for further discussions with the
community. Councilmember Garrott said yes .
Discussion was held on two pending transit studies relating to
locally preferred alternatives for South Davis transit corridor (BRT)
and a downtown streetcar line . A Straw Poll was taken on moving ahead
with the Davis County/Salt Lake City piece of BRT. All Council Members
were in favor.
Mr. Jones said community input would be utilized to identify and
evaluate criteria for every aspect of the plan. He said that
information would be presented to Council at a future point in the
process . He said other milestones where Council Members would be
requested to participate included: consultant interviews, providing
feedback on "existing conditions report", helping to refine
development goals, and receiving an update on initial findings/draft
recommendations .
#5. 7:39:23 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE CITY THAT ARISE DURING THE 2015 STATE
LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Lynn Pace summarized the following topics addressed during the
legislative session: transportation/transit funding, quarter-to-
quarter funds, new-growth formula (bill failed) , drive-through
regulations (passed) , apartment inspections, good landlord program,
historic districts, and ground transportation (passed) . He said a
local option sales tax was one component of the transportation bill
which needed to be approved by voters . He said the County was in
charge of putting initiatives on the ballot and thought it would
behoove local cities to encourage the County to put it on the ballot
this fall rather than waiting until 2016 . He said $50 million would be
lost every year the City waited.
Mr. Pace said additional follow-up was needed on City ordinances
relating to apartment inspections, drive-thru' s, and ground
transportation. He said the City should anticipate a bill next year
regarding historic districts and thought the Council might want to
proactively revisit the issue to address potential concerns .
Councilmember Penfold requested additional information on "towing
regulations" due to local issues and the State' s inability to regulate
that industry. Mr. Pace said he would provide the Council a detailed
summary of the session.
#6. 7:36:29 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A PROPOSED FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT FOR ZAYO GROUP, LLC, A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY. The
agreement would allow the company to place and maintain its facilities
within the City rights of way. The company would be governed by
certain conditions, would need to secure appropriate permits and pay
the telecommunications tax under state law. View Attachments
Brian Roberts and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council with
attachments . Councilmember LaMalfa asked about requiring the applicant
to provide an inventory of their facilities in a Geographic
Information System (GIS) format and what the nature of their
infrastructure was, i .e . utility boxes, poles, etc. Mr. Roberts said
they were required to provide information to the City regarding their
assets but their facilities consisted mainly of underground conduit .
No additional concerns were raised by the Council .
#7 . 7:59:48 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT FUNDING FOR A PROPOSED
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DEVELOP A WATER
CONSERVATION PLAN FOR THE DISTRICT. The City's Public Utilities
department has applied for a grant from the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation
that the district would use to identify how it can further reduce
water usage in its schools and on its grounds. Under the proposal, the
City would provide matching in-kind funds (through staff line) in the
event the grant is awarded. View Attachments
Stephanie Duer and Laura Briefer briefed the Council with
attachments . Comments included direct/indirect benefits, increase
water efficiencies/eliminate waste, garden-wise website, long-term
capital infrastructure investments, modify landscape systems, 50/50
split, total in-kind contribution by City, and Council resolution
required.
No concerns were raised by the Council .
#8 . 8:05:17PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. View Attachments
See file M 15-5 for announcements .
#9. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#10 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 10 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held March
17, 2015 .
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March 24, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Lisa Adams, Erin Mendenhall, Stan
Penfold, James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke, and Kyle LaMalfa.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lynn Pace,
Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Debra Alexander, Human Resources Director;
Jodi Langford, Human Resources Program Manager; David Salazar, Human
Resources Program Manager; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst;
Michaela Oktay, Planning Manager; Everett Joyce, Senior Planner; Jeff
Snelling, City Engineer; Paul Nielson, Appointed Senior City Attorney;
Nora Shepard, Planning Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst;
Sean Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Mary DelaMare-Schaefer, Community
and Economic Development Deputy Director; Maureen Riley, Department of
Airports Director; Marco Kunz, Assistant City Attorney; Dave Korzep,
Airport Operations Superintendent; and Nicole Smedley, Assistant City
Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Connie Linardakis, Citizen ' s Compensation
Advisory Committee Chair.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 09 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:08:59 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ABOUT A RESOLUTION THAT
WOULD EXTEND THE DEADLINE FOR A PROPERTY OWNER TO MEET THE CONDITIONS
SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE 18 OF 2013 PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-
00203. The property owner requested a zoning change in 2012 for
properties located at 545 and 555 West 500 North, which the Council
granted with certain conditions, including completing street
improvements in order to dedicate a street to the City. The applicant
for those zoning amendments is requesting a 12-month extension in
order to obtain financing and satisfy the conditions of the ordinance.
(Petitioner - Marie Ginman) (Item G2)
View Attachments
Written briefing/no discussion was held.
#2 . 2:09:15PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM CONNIE LINARDAKIS, CHAIR OF
THE CITIZEN' S COMPENSATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CCAC' S
2015 ANNUAL REPORT. The report includes information and
recommendations pertaining to the compensation levels of the City's
employees, executives, and elected officials, and is presented for
consideration each year during the City's budget review process. View
Attachments
Connie Linardakis, Jennifer Bruno, Debra Alexander, Jodi
Langford, and David Salazar briefed Council from attachments .
Discussion included wage benchmarks that were above/below market; 3%
merit increases for outstanding performers; pay for performance
environment; not looking at local market data for Police; homeless
services being unique to Salt Lake City Police/Firefighter positions;
Regional survey for Police/Firefighters; fighting fires in high-rise
buildings being unique to Salt Lake City; gender equality; Union' s;
compensation package; communicating the value of the entire package to
the City' s employees via pay stubs; and an assessment of living wage .
Council requested the number of minimum wage employees employed
by the City. Ms . Alexander said she would return with that
information.
Straw Polls :
• Support of a living wage analysis next year. All Council
Members were in support .
• Support to explain in detail pay for performance
implementation strategies in next year' s report . All Council
Members were in support except Councilmember Luke who was
opposed.
Councilmember Luke expressed concern about quantifying
performance in certain positions . Ms . Linardakis said pay for
performance is not going to be in every department, only departments
where goals can be set .
• Support for police/fire survey to include analysis of job
complexity including a discussion with Union representatives
to determine criteria up front . All Council Members were in
support .
• Council support to revise paystubs to include transparency
regarding total compensation including benefits package . All
Council Members were in support .
#3. 3:05:00PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING THE PROPOSED
STANDARDS FOR GROUND MOUNTED UTILITY BOXES PURSUANT TO PETITION NO.
PLNPCM2014-00193. The new standards are designed to provide reliable
utility services to the community while also ensuring that the
aesthetic quality of the City is preserved. The proposal would
streamline the approval process for boxes located on private property,
in alleys and smaller boxes in park strips. Related provisions of
Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition.
(Petitioner- Mayor Ralph Becker) (Item D2) View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Michaela Oktay, Everett Joyce, Jeff Snelling, Nora
Shepard, and Paul Nielson briefed the Council with attachments .
Discussion was held on changes made by the Administration (see
Attachment B-Page 2) based on Council discussion/requests from a prior
meeting. Discussion was held on utility box esthetics/leveling. A
majority of the Council was in support of requiring utility boxes to
be level within 15% .
Councilmember Adams suggested requiring contact information/phone
numbers on boxes and encourage ad campaigns to advise people to call
and report issues/damage .
Discussion was held on special exception criteria found in
Section 21A. 40 . 160 (F) (2) (b) regarding submitting evidence that showed
why "another location" was not practical to provide service . A
majority of the Council felt the language needed to be better
defined/tightened to require utility providers to show why a chosen
location was the only practical option and exhibit evidence why larger
boxes were necessary.
Discussion was held on identifying/capturing existing facilities
that may not have gone through a permit process . Mr. Snelling said his
department was in the process of researching/inventorying every box
located in the public right-of-way. He said the process included owner
identification and condition assessment. Council Member' s comments
included requiring utility owners to provide a complete infrastructure
inventory, find better uses for City resources than driving around
looking for utility boxes, and the potential to require all boxes not
captured by a permit to go through the current permit process .
A majority of the Council was in favor of the Administration' s
recommended changes with the exception of the following which needed
to be pulled for further discussion/review: annual
inspection/inventory reporting requirements, potential clarifications
to "special exceptions review standards", incentivizing smaller boxes,
post-installation obligations, potential to require permit
renewals/amortization (timeframe to be determined) , and notifying
requirements relating to adjacent property owners when installations
were proposed on private property.
Councilmember Garrott said this was on the formal agenda for
consideration.
#4 . 4:33:03 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING AND DISCUSS THE NEXT STEPS FOR
THE 2015 PRIORITIES IT ESTABLISHED AT ITS RECENT PLANNING WORKSHOP.
The priorities are:
• capital improvements;
• economic development;
• the City's urban forest;
• impact fees; funding for the goals and projects in the West Salt
Lake Master Plan; and
• exploring bonding options for recreation needs in the City - this
would include improvements that are needed in parks, golf
courses, trails, and other open spaces. View Attachments
Lehua Weaver, Jennifer Bruno, Sean Murphy, Amber McClellan, Nick
Tarbet, Nora Shepard, and Mary DeLaMare Schaefer briefed the Council
with attachments . Comments included Council approval of how staff
would divide projects, workload issues, Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) projects, funding/process changes, define meaning of CIP
projects/plans, West Salt Lake Master Plan implementation, economic
development strategy, General Obligation Bond process/ballot, Urban
Forestry priorities, impact fee issues/study, and inter-related
responsibilities between Council/Administration.
Discussion was held on the Urban Forestry component/priority.
Councilmember Penfold said he was interested in how to
restore/increase funding during the budget process (long-term
mechanism) and a legislative component regarding requiring commercial
plantings (potentially through ordinance) in City developments .
Councilmember Mendenhall said the Council needed to convey its
idea/intentions for this priority to the Administration. Additional
comments included to plant more trees than were being removed,
Administration wish-list, tree inventory, significantly increase
requirement for landscaping/trees for commercial/residential
developments, potential urban forestry commitments to open space,
long-term funding, fee option/tax assessment funding, Citywide asset,
potential to use impact fee/bond funding for trees, part of
reinvestment in redevelopment project areas should be tree plantings,
long-term commitment, maintenance/infrastructure issues, support for
large canopy trees, potential for fruit trees/urban food,
partnerships, educational opportunity, outdoor education, provide
input on guiding policy document, create Council sub-committee to work
with Administration, and increase on staff workload. Ms . Bruno said
staff could send suggestion/comments to the Administration which could
at least get conversations started. Councilmember Garrott asked if
Council Members supported that suggestion. No objections were raised.
Discussion on the Westside Master Plan included framework for
general plan implementation, create new processes, rezoning issues,
identify funding resources, coordinate with Administration, use
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) in plan implementation, develop effective
mechanism in communicating during implementation process, determine
priorities, dedicate resources in a concentrated area, and systematic
plan implementation.
Discussion on economic development included develop strategic
plan, give policy statement to Enterprise SLC, opportunity to research
development trends in warehouse industry, successful neighborhood
nodes/clusters, return on investment for types/sizes of industry,
market analysis, best practices study, strategic plan, and potential
for Council direction/input. A majority of the Council was in favor of
having Enterprise SLC work with the community to prepare a report for
Council with the understanding that Council would be ready to respond.
(potentially July or August) .
Discussion on CIP and General Obligation bonding included Council
Member participation in district-wide plans (resources needed) , bond
proposal driven by Administration, opportunity for Council input early
in process, build community-wide coalition to ensure success, involve
potential users from the beginning/community engagement strategy,
intense staff workload/resources, obtain Administration' s engagement
strategy, include CIP/Masterplan outlines, and provide inventory of
projects to be presented to public.
Discussion on staff workload included desire to be proactive
rather than reactive, not to over-promise and under-deliver, lost
efficiency bouncing from project-to-project, dedicate time for bond
through October, Council' s base workload, impact of urgent items,
existing versus new priorities, identify unnecessary items that could
be removed from task list, eliminate staff analysis of some planning
transmittals, potential to link/process items together, lethal force
issues, prosecution of sexual assault cases, Council audit, apartment
licensing/inspection program, franchise/digital divide initiative,
campaign finance reform, determine allocation of staff resources,
housing issues, air quality, outsource workload, add staff, and
clearly define tangible outcomes . Ms . Gust-Jenson said council
feedback/direction was needed on many of the items listed above .
Discussion was held on prioritizing the 101 proposals identified
on the Council' s priority list. Councilmember LaMalfa suggested
forming sub-committees to clearly define tangible completion steps for
each project; those without tangible steps would be removed from the
list. He said the Chair and Vice Chair could then choose which items
would be worked on and which ones would be deferred.
Councilmember Luke suggested having Council Members chose ten
projects from the list (after removing the top six) and then work on
the three with the most votes . He said remaining items could be
referred to a sub-committee for further refinement . A straw poll was
taken on Councilmember Luke' s suggestion of choosing 10 items from the
list (items 7 thru 101) with a majority of the Council in favor.
Councilmember Garrott said additional discussions would be scheduled
to discuss process/priorities .
#5. 4:10:48 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PLAN SALT LAKE, A CITYWIDE
MASTER PLAN DESIGNED TO CREATE HIGH LEVEL POLICIES AND VISION THAT
WILL GUIDE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS. View Attachments
Item removed.
#6. 6:08:36 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION THE
EFFECTS OF RECENT LEGISLATION ON THE FUTURE OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION
SERVICE IN SALT LAKE CITY. The briefing will include discussion on
termination agreements between the City and two taxi cab service
providers. View Attachments
Maureen Riley, Marco Kunz, Dave Korzep, David Everett, Larry
Bower, and Margaret Plane briefed the Council with a PowerPoint
presentation and attachments . Comments included taxi staging
area/queue, potential fee for user access, control dwell time/access
on airport property, information booths, limited complaints, new State
legislation/implications, on-demand service, no contracted service
providers, provide Citywide service, transportation network companies
regulated by State, City still allowed to regulate transportation
providers accessing airport, insurance limits set by State on all
ground transportation providers, potential ordinance amendment,
potential recommendations from Administration, de-regulated market,
May 15 statute implementation, evaluate public accessibility
needs/concerns, track specific airport providers, market disruptions,
be prepared to take action after evaluation period, cost/equity
issues, continued need for taxi companies, and existing ADA service
providers .
Councilmember Garrott asked when the Administration might come to
the Council with potential recommendations . Mr. Everitt said barring
an emergency, they would continue to evaluate the market including
impacts of the new State law and potentially come to the Council in 9-
12 months . Council Members expressed interest in having the Airport
collect data on citations/trip numbers on various service providers
such as Uber & Lyft, taxi companies, limousines, shuttles, etc. ,
provide a list of officially registered providers, offer customers
various modes (text, FaceBook, etc. ) to provide feedback, ensure ADA
accessibility Citywide at equal costs, and utilize "Secret Shopper"
program to add a fare survey component .
#7 . 6:39:21PM INTERVIEW COLLEEN KUHN PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER
APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (Item H2)
View Attachments
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Kuhn' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#8 . 6:41:48PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
View Attachments
See file M 15-5 for announcements .
#9. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#10 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 58 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held March
24, 2015 .
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April 7, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at
2 : 11 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, and Stan Penfold.
Absent: Councilmember Kyle LaMalfa (present electronically for Item
#9)
Staff in Attendance: Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy
Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; Libby Stockstill, Council Constituent Liaison; Lehua Weaver,
Council Policy Analyst; Sean Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Brian
Fullmer, Council Policy Analyst; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Chris
Lee, Planner; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Advisor; Jeff Snelling,
City Engineer; Jill Love, Community and Economic Development Director;
Tom Ward, Deputy Public Utilities Director; Mike Akerlow, Housing and
Neighborhood Development Manager; Tammy Hunsaker, Community
Development Programs Administrator; Elizabeth Buehler, Outreach
Programs Administrator; Nora Shepard, Planning Director; and Cindi
Mansell, City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Siobhan Locke, Langdon Group (Engagement
Consultant) & Hank Rothwell (property owner)
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 11 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:15:01 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A PROPOSED INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY TO PROVIDE ELECTION
SERVICES FOR THE 2015 MUNICIPAL ELECTION. The elections will include a
combination of vote center locations (4) and vote-by-mail ballots.
View Attachments
Cindi Mansell briefed the Council from attachments . She outlined
the two available election methods (Vote by Mail Election or
Consolidated Polls Election) and requested the Council clarify their
previous selection.
Discussion followed regarding voting methods, costs, geographical
considerations, logistics, poll workers and polling locations (versus
vote centers) , increase voter turnout and participation, absentee
versus vote by mail ballots, various marketing and outreach efforts to
inform constituents of the voting method, comparable Move to Amend
vote by mail election process and statistics, concept of mailing
reminder or information postcards or notices (possibly one before the
election and one during the voting period) , etc. The Council
requested an outreach briefing when Ms . Mansell returned prior to the
primary election for Council approval of poll workers and vote center
locations .
#2 . 6:01:20 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PLAN SALT LAKE, A CITYWIDE
MASTER PLAN DESIGNED TO CREATE HIGH LEVEL POLICIES AND VISION THAT
WILL GUIDE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS. View Attachments
Nick Norris, Sean Murphy, and Nora Shepard briefed the Council
from attachments . Mr. Norris reviewed the Plan intent and said it was
purposefully a high-level visioning document that did not include much
detail . He said the effort was intended to provide broad direction on
key areas, guiding principles, and identification of implementation
tools . Ms . Shepard said the Council indicated the need to include
digital equity and Staff also considered statements relative to the
importance of education and anything else the Council wanted to
include in the document .
Councilmember Adams expressed concern about construction design
and the building design environment . She requested a list or specific
examples of implementation tools . Additional comments were business
districts/nodes and need for naming consistency or distinction;
elaboration on how to connect nodes to each other and how to connect
residents to nodes; consideration of creating a specific package in
the context of economic development; support of housing proposed
clarification to increase diversity of choices and availability at all
income levels; support of the Plan process; clarification or addition
relative to the economy target and job creation; and ability for the
plan to be changed/adapted/updated according to the times or current
scenario.
The Council commended Staff on the process, pictures, and end
result, stating it appeared a great platform for a broad vision. Mr.
Murphy said Staff would combine the suggestions and formulate straw
poll votes; there was no policy direction at this time .
#3. 3:47:45 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION ON: (a) CITYWIDE ALLEY CLOSURE
POLICY AND (b) ALLEY CLOSURE ITEM.
a) Discuss the City's approach to alley vacations - which occur when
City-owned, public alleyways are sold to private property owners.
Discussion will center on how the Council wants to approach alley
vacations going forward. View Attachments
Brian Fullmer and Sean Murphy briefed the Council from
attachments . Mr. Fullmer outlined the current policy and criteria to
be met for alley closures . He inquired if the Council was in favor of
continuing with the current policy or if there were changes to be
discussed. Councilmember Penfold said he was not necessarily opposed
to alley closures, but expressed concern the current policy offered a
property independent consideration and not an entire/whole area
investigation in context of a neighborhood or larger plan component .
Discussion followed regarding vague definition of criteria;
alternative ideas to save historic homes; build additional housing
units; improve alleys; plant gardens; install gates; offer a community
based section within an alley; need for alley inventory locations;
usability/potential for future usability; existing alleys in bad
shape; lack of funding to maintain alleys; retaining access; great
deal of work/improvements to be made; transit or alley use, etc.
Councilmember Mendenhall suggested creating an "adopt-an-alley"
cooperation. Mr. Murphy said he saw models where blighted properties
were condemned by the City and then a small amount of funding was made
available to applicants who were willing to invest sweat equity to
create pocket parks and perhaps this model could be utilized in a
similar manner for alleys . Ms . Bruno indicated Staff would work with
Administration on these issues and return.
The Council conducted a 5-1 straw poll indicating interest in
potential ordinance changes. (Councilmember Adams
opposed/Councilmember LaMalfa excused)
The Council conducted a unanimous straw poll relative to review
of the list of current criteria for alley closures; to include larger
context items such as bike and pedestrian network consideration;
alternative use by cyclists if alley was close to a busy street; urban
walking path; potential Accessory Dwelling Unit or residential access
or infill; parking in alley access (if available) ; consideration of
available City budget for installation of improvements and
maintenance; evaluation for other funding tools, such as Special
Assessment Areas to fund improvements; and consideration relative to
legal non-conforming areas where people have built buildings into the
alley and whether there was a way not to disrupt or affect current
property owners .
a) 4:04:01 PM receive a briefing about a proposal to close and vacate a
portion of a City-owned alley adjacent to 762 S. Post Street
pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00141 . The proposal would
create better access to Fire Station No. 6 (948 West 800 South)
for fire vehicles to maneuver safely and easily. (Petitioner -
Salt Lake City Property Management) (Item H1) View Attachments
Brian Fullmer, Nick Norris, and Chris Lee briefed the Council
from attachments . Mr. Lee explained this alley was adjacent to Fire
Station property and the purpose was to combine parcels, alleyway, and
parcel to the north into one larger parcel to service Fire Station
activities and function. He said this would also eliminate one home on
the parcel and clarified the City would contribute to the housing
mitigation fund. Discussion followed regarding setbacks and the
potential to require landscaping or buffering on the north border of
the new property line .
The Council conducted a unanimous straw poll which indicated
interest in requiring mitigation along the north property line such as
landscaping/buffer/community use.
#4 . 4:15:01PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A ZONING PROPOSAL THAT WOULD
CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC A 5,500 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF CITY-OWNED STREET
AT THE INTERSECTION OF COMMERCIAL WAY (1160 SOUTH) AND MERIDIAN PARK
ROAD (4230 WEST) PURSUANT TO PETITION NOS. PLNUB2014-00469 AND
PLNPCM2014-00470 . View Attachments The right-of-way would be sold to
the owners of the abutting property at fair market value. The right-
of-way was originally designed to provide multiple lots sufficient
space for maneuvering vehicles, but the subdivision configuration has
since changed and the extra street frontage is no longer needed. The
closure would not affect traffic or accessibility. Related provisions
of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition.
(Petitioners - G&H Investments, LLC and Gloria B Rothwell) (Item H2)
Nick Norris and Brian Fullmer briefed the Council from
attachments . Mr. Norris said the subdivision configuration had changed
and the extra street frontage was no longer needed. He said this
closure would not affect traffic or accessibility.
Hank Rothwell, representing property owners, addressed the
proposal .
#5. 4:38:20PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING BY THE ADMINISTRATION ABOUT HOW
IMPLEMENTATION OF BID REQUIREMENTS HAS AFFECTED PROJECT BIDS FOR ALL
CITY DEPARTMENTS IN 2014 . Adopted in 2012, the bid ordinance
incentivizes companies to provide insurance for their employees, as
well as other requirements. View Attachments
Lehua Weaver, Neil Lindberg, Jill Love, Jeff Snelling, and Tom
Ward briefed the Council with attachments . Mr. Lindberg provided
background and said the ordinance appeared to be working and did not
appear detrimental in obtaining bids . Mr. Snelling reported on day-to-
day application of the ordinance and said there had not been a large
sway in bid responses or increased costs . Inquiry was raised as to
whether the health care requirement was still necessary, following the
implementation of the Affordable Care Act . Ms . Weaver said staff could
investigation that question.
Councilmember Luke inquired whether a contractor could sub out
work to a nonqualified contractor. Mr. Snelling explained the system
was an honor system that was self policing; however, the contractor
would have to certify compliance which included the subcontractor.
Discussion followed regarding verification methods or an annual sample
of compliance . Mr. Snelling suggested the group that was involved
during the establishment/incorporation of this bid/procurement process
get back together to consider this option and any hurdles involved.
Jill Love expressed concern that these types of stringent
stipulations/extra steps put up constant roadblocks for economic
development in the City. She requested the Council weigh values and
consider balances in making ordinances more user-friendly to reduce
hurdles for doing business .
The Council conducted a unanimous straw poll indicating interest
in discussing/receiving information from the original group relative
to a verification method of the self-certification process when Staff
returns after the July 1, 2015 reporting deadline.
#6. 2:33:26 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING AND DISCUSS THE NEXT
STEPS FOR THE 2015 PRIORITIES IT ESTABLISHED AT ITS RECENT PLANNING
WORKSHOP. The priorities are: View Attachments
• capital improvements;
• economic development;
• the City's urban forest;
• impact fees;
• funding for the goals and projects in the West Salt Lake Master
Plan; and
• Exploring bonding options for recreation needs in the City - this
would include improvements that are needed in parks, golf
courses, trails, and other open spaces.
Lehua Weaver, David Everitt, Sean Murphy, Libby Stockstill, and
Siobhan Locke briefed the Council from attachments . Ms . Weaver
explained the Council would be finishing up discussion on priority
work plans and Council Staff workloads . She addressed the idea of a
large recreation bond and said the project was delivered to
Administration to discuss what a bond would include and for handling
of the engagement process . She said they hired an outside consultant
and were considering options and appointment to a steering committee .
Mr. Everitt said staff was moving quickly and wanted to ensure they
were meeting Council needs relative to direction, process, or content
specific to projects . He said discussion related to "initiative"
included broad ongoing maintenance and funding and not just the
capital side .
Ms . Locke addressed the framework of public engagement for this
process . She said due to the tight timeline, the Langdon Group
considered engaging the public responsibly and thoroughly. She said
methodology was based on existing plans (Plan Salt Lake, Master
Plans) . She said with the City' s focus on Civic Engagement, staff had
already heard a great deal from constituents as to values . Ms . Locke
discussed specifics relative to stakeholders, interest groups, events,
and outcomes . She outlined a potential vision statement : Salt Lake
City is Urban City that values connection to nature and outdoor
recreation. She said there were three components to frame the
discussion, including: reprogram/grow open space; creating
connections; and enhance environment and efficiency. Mr. Everitt
clarified there was a large steering committee as well as a group of
public engagement experts with vast real-world/City experience . It was
requested the Council provide any additional names to Ms . Locke;
Nichol Bourdeaux, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; or Ms . Weaver.
Ms . Weaver said discussion and updated work plans had been
completed for Urban Forestry, Impact Fees, and Economic Development
Strategy; unless the Council had additional feedback.
2:56:15PM Mr. Murphy addressed campaign finance reform options and
the ability to set restrictions in this arena. He said in addition to
consulting with the Attorney' s Office, Council Staff began looking
into other suggestions such as conducting various studies to measure
the impact of limits . He said Staff reached out to The Utah Elections
Commission as well as the Campaign Legal Center; recommendation was to
contact Paul Ryan, a legal expert on campaign limits for municipal
elections . Mr. Murphy raised several policy questions for Council,
including questions for a consultant or expert, and potential
strategy.
Concern was expressed as to the opportunity to truly validate
limitation numbers . Discussion followed regarding existing candidate
limitations, free speech limits, potential expenditure cap, volunteers
versus funding, cost of scope determining whether or not there would
be a bid requirement, cost concerns/issues, no history or significant
problems, bringing in an expert consultant, level/limit of personal
funding, and the public perception of system integrity. There was
apparent Council approval of the initial strategy concept as well as
inviting the consultant to be present on April 28, 2015 to discuss
policy or research issues with the Council . Ms . Weaver said the body
of work would return to the Council to make decisions based upon the
information provided.
3:17:06 PM Mr. Murphy discussed Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
process, funding, and areas of Staff work. Ms . Weaver said there
should be discussion about how to set aside a certain percentage of
the CIP budget for District-special allocations . Discussion followed
regarding the need for public process, enabling public access to
information (i .e . street conditions) , transparency, fairness, ability
to prioritize and enact differing flavors through the individual
districts, etc. Ms . Weaver suggested Staff return with phase 2/in-
depth questions to better coordinate with Administrative Staff who
could advise relative to individual components .
3:32:50 PM Ms . Weaver addressed Staff workload and the desire to
outline a successful plan to move ahead encompassing priorities work,
base work, and other projects . She said Staff was proposing (in order
to better define the long list the Council had seen) to divide up into
active and inactive project lists . She clarified Staff would need help
from the Council getting to a comfortable number relative to that
list. She said there were 77 projects to divide into active and
inactive; and discussed the difficulty in having so many projects on
the list.
Discussion followed regarding methods to remove items from the
list; annual retreat prioritization; option of zero-based budgeting or
reset each year; not setting goals (being too general or vague) ; how
did Staff know when a topic was complete; meeting needs; and
additional clarity to assist Staff. Ms . Weaver said Staff wanted to
ensure respect to individual Councilmember interests yet retain the
ability to work on new items or grouping items of multiple Council
Member interest . She requested Council agreement as to the 13-item
active list as outlined. The Council requested continued discussion of
how to scope out the number and type of active projects . They
discussed the concept of items of combined interest actually
facilitating the removal of other items from the listings .
#7 . 5:57:27PM INTERVIEW CENCIRA TE'O PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER
APPOINTMENT TO THE SORENSON MULTICULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD. (ITEM
H3)
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Te' o' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#8 . 5:59:25 PM INTERVIEW THEODORE (TED) BOYER PRIOR TO
CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ADVISORY
COMMITTEE. (ITEM H4)
Councilmember Garrott said Mr. Boyer' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#9. 5:05:28 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE MAYOR' S FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS AND AN APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FIVE YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR 2015-2016,
WHICH ALLOCATES HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDS TO PROJECTS
THAT BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF SALT LAKE CITY. View Attachments
The plan includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding,
HOME Investment Partnership Program funding, Emergency Solutions Grant
(ESG) funding, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
funding, for Fiscal Year 2015-16 and approving an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U. S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . Councilmember LaMalfa was
available electronically for this agenda item.
Mike Akerlow, Sean Murphy, Tammy Hunsaker, and Liz Buehler
briefed the Council from attachments . Mr. Akerlow said Staff made
improvements on the Grant Logs in effort to be effective . Mr. Murphy
suggested inclusion of a quick reference as to how (historically)
effectively those funds were spent. The Council suggested including
impact to clients/accomplishments for each year. Mr. Murphy said the
Council would review CDBG - Public Services; Emergency Shelter Grants;
and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS .
Councilmember Penfold said there were a couple of large projects
that were not funded and asked Staff to work with them applicants to
find an alternative grant . Discussion included options for alternative
funding (General Fund) for Percent for Arts (versus CDBG) , HUD grant
funds and the grant amount percentage/cap, and method for aligning
applicants through either the CDBG or CIP funds (or both) .
Ms . Buehler outlined three categories of emergency shelter
grants . She explained Part 1 was limited to shelters and outreach yet
allowing traditional funding limits with the remaining being allocated
to housing programs . Inquiry was raised relative to unspent dollars,
with Ms . Buehler stating they rolled over to the following fiscal
year. Inquiry was raised relative to housing vouchers and how they
are distributed throughout the County. Ms . Buehler explained there was
no physical map but the information was available due to required
environmental reviews and could be provided to the Council . She said
this housing was spread throughout Salt Lake County and involved
placement within affordable rental units for individuals and families .
Councilmember LaMalfa inquired as to qualitative assessment relative
to low income housing locations not being in the same place or in
areas where families could be at risk/susceptible .
Ms . Hunsaker discussed housing opportunities for persons living
with aids and supportive services . She noted changes to the program
and applicants, and stated this group had particularly difficult
administrative requirements . She said HUD was pushing to utilize this
funding more effectively, including strategic planning and
coordinating both prioritizing vouchers as well as tracking supportive
services, medical care, etc. She said the Utah Aids Foundation could
use an additional $5, 000 and that could come out of cost overrun and
program cap administration would require adjustment. There appeared to
be Council consensus to include the additional $5, 000 as recommended
by Staff.
Mr. Akerlow addressed CDBG - Public Services categories of
homelessness, early childhood education, job training, health, and
transportation. He said there were over 30 additional requests
submitted this year and $1, 000, 000 in additional funding requests .
Discussion followed regarding shifts or changes in the recommended
amounts . Councilmember Mendenhall suggested cutting $20, 000 elsewhere
and allocating $10, 000 each to Utah Health and Helping Hands .
Councilmember Luke said he wanted to fund the Legal Aid Society. Mr.
Akerlow said unfortunately, this group did not meet any of the five
objectives for Public Services funding. The Council discussed 15% cap
amount, and determined to flag various items for additional
information, those to try to find funds, or categories to borrow/shift
from.
Councilmember LaMalfa recommended funding for Boys and Girls/Club
Tec and Spyhop Productions . Councilmember Mendenhall suggested
flagging Utahns against Hunger as a potential funding source to roll
into a more needed area. Councilmember Luke requested flagging the
Refuge Immigrants Center job training request for $62, 667; he
suggested discussion with this group to see if a lower funded amount
would suffice yet still have a meaningful impact. Councilmember Adams
requested flagging the Community Health Centers under Health and
Public Services to determine whether funding could be appropriated
(specifically for prenatal care or children) . Staff indicated they
would return with renovations or information based on Council input .
#10 . 2:11:24PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See file M 15-5 for announcements . View Announcements
#11 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR. No discussion was held.
#12 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE. Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 45 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held April
7, 2015 .
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April 14, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at
5 : 18 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Kyle LaMalfa, and Stan Penfold.
Absent: Councilmember Charlie Luke .
Staff in Attendance: Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy
Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; Libby Stockstill, Council Constituent Liaison; Lehua Weaver,
Council Policy Analyst; Sean Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Mike
Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Manager; Tammy Hunsaker,
Community Development Programs Administrator; Elizabeth Buehler,
Outreach Programs Administrator; Nora Shepard, Planning Director;
Brian Roberts, Senior City Attorney; John Vuyk, Budget Manager; Lynn
Pace, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation
Director; Todd Reese, Parks and Public Lands Program Director; Lewis
Kogan, Open Space Lands Program Manager; and Cindi Mansell, City
Recorder.
Guests in Attendance:
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 5 : 18 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 5:18:45PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ON THE 2014 COUNTY HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN, WHICH WILL REPLACE THE WASATCH FRONT REGION NATURAL
HAZARDS PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PLAN. The new plan identifies the
region's natural hazards, risks and vulnerabilities and provides
strategies, goals and objectives to mitigate those risks. By adopting
the plan, Salt Lake City will qualify for some FEMA disaster funds and
the National Flood Insurance Program. View Attachments
Councilmember Adams said she thought better verbiage was needed
regarding language contained in the document indicating the property
was still owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints .
She suggested changing the word "still" to something like "while" or
"as this is the home of..." .
#2 . 5:19:30 PM RECEIVE A BUDGET PRESENTATION FROM THE
ADMINISTRATION, INCLUDING A REPORT ON REVENUES FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL
YEAR AND A PREVIEW OF REVENUES AND THE OVERALL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2015-16. View Attachments
Gina Chamness and John Vuyk briefed the Council from attachments .
Comments included revenue funding sources, sales tax revenue increase,
declining traffic citation revenue, balance budget with one-time
revenue, pension changes, health insurance issues, years-of-service
increase, ongoing recession impacts, fleet replacement/inventory
issues, budget amendment increases, debt-service payment increase,
Information Management Services (IMS) technology issues/challenges,
reporting system changes, internal services funds, credit rating
status, grant fund positions, inflationary price increases, Regional
Athletic Complex coming online, Redevelopment Agency (RDA) property
tax funding/increment issues, tax-based growth/documentation, personal
property depreciation, department reduction strategy, communication
barriers with residents, energy management, fair compensation for
employees, incorporate Council input such as Urban Forestry and
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) , and maximize revenue transfer to
CIP fund.
Councilmember Penfold said he wanted the Administration to
analyze flexible revenue streams (some punitive) such as parking,
traffic enforcement, etc. and shift them to less critical funding
areas rather than relying on them to balance the budget . Ms . Chamness
said there was a legislative intent regarding that issue which the
Administration had been working on and would come back to the Council
with an update .
Discussion was held on impacts to the City' s credit rating and
bonding capacity (including enterprise funds) . Ms . Chamness said she
needed to confirm information with Airport/Public Utilities and would
come back to the Council . Councilmember LaMalfa requested further
details on the City' s bonding capacity/debt service .
Discussion was held on tracking/documenting new tax-based growth.
Councilmember Penfold asked if new growth in areas not located in RDA
project areas could be tracked the same way as RDAs . Ms . Chamness said
she had a meeting with the County on Wednesday and would ask that
question. Councilmember LaMalfa said similar issues existed with
tracking potential impacts to personal property depreciation. Ms .
Chamness said that would be included in the budget proposal . She said
the Mayor' s budget presentation would occur in three weeks .
Councilmember LaMalfa requested information about potential changes to
the parking program as it related to revenue generation.
#3. 5:47:46PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON CURRENT POLICIES AND DISCUSS
POSSIBLE CHANGES RELATED TO CONSTITUENT NEWSLETTERS AND COUNCIL MEMBER
DINING EXPENSES WHEN ATTENDING OFFICIAL EVENTS. View Attachments
Item removed.
#4 . 5:48:10 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION ON WHETHER TO SUPPORT SALT LAKE
COUNTY MOVING AHEAD WITH A NOVEMBER BALLOT ITEM PLACING LANGUAGE ON
MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOTS IN NOVEMBER CALLING FOR SALT LAKE COUNTY TO
ENACT A COUNTY-WIDE SALES TAX INCREASE FOR TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS
AND PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. The Utah Legislature passed a bill
this year authorizing counties to impose a general sales tax of .25
percent to fund transportation. The bill would allocate the increase
in the following ways: . 10 percent to cities and towns; . 10 percent to
transit districts such as the Utah Transit Authority; and . 05 percent
to counties. Salt Lake County voters would have to approve the
increase.
Russell Weeks, Robin Hutchison, and Lynn Pace briefed the Council
with attachments . Comments included preliminary estimates on how much
revenue would come to the City, League of Cities/Towns draft
resolution, campaign/issues to educate general public, local community
needs, active transportation/transit component, consistency with City
goals including Council philosophy statements, create quality list of
efforts/projects which would go through an open/transparent public
process, determine appropriate time to pursue election, determine
amount of time needed to prepare an effective information campaign to
engage voters, define responsibility for campaign
implementation/management, legal restrictions (no for or against
promotion) regarding ballot initiatives, global transportation effort,
advocacy would come from Transportation Coalition group, creating a
competing interest if general obligation bond was added to ballot,
timing issues, and lack of City contribution to Transportation
Coalition.
Straw Poll: To express Council support through a
letter/resolution to the County Council that the City wanted to move
forward with the ballot initiative this November and join the
Transportation Coalition' s campaign including making a financial
contribution. All Council Members present were in support, except
Councilmember LaMalfa, who was opposed. Mr. Pace said he would come
back to the Council after he received the League' s draft resolution.
Councilmember Garrott asked if the Mayor supported this position. Mr.
Everitt indicated/gestured yes . Discussion was held on preparing a
letter/resolution no later than April 28, 2015 . Councilmember Garrott
said he saw Council support for the Chair and Vice Chair to approve
the final letter.
#5. 6:51:46 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO PARKS AND
PUBLIC LANDS. Under the proposal, existing park rules would be applied
to all lands managed by, maintained by or under the jurisdiction of
the Parks and Public Lands division. The proposal would also direct
that funds from the sale of surplus property be deposited into the
respective open space fund or enterprise fund. View Attachments
Lehua Weaver, Todd Reese, and Lewis Kogan briefed the Council
with attachments . Ms . Weaver explained there were several housekeeping
items and one larger policy discussion. Discussion and review of the
housekeeping items followed. Mr. Reese said one item that brought this
topic forward was the discovery that many of the open space properties
did not technically have governing rules . Mr. Lewis said the larger
item would provide names and rules to 75% of the properties that did
not have those listed in ordinance . He said clarification was also
added relative to the disposition process for open space lands .
Discussion followed regarding property surplus and disposition of
proceeds . Councilmember Penfold expressed concern that golf course
land could automatically roll into open space . Clarification was
offered that whatever asset fund had the property received funds from
sale . Further discussion followed regarding trails and whether they
were parks or wild lands . Mr. Lewis said trails were treated in
different ways; parks and public lands primarily managed those within
parks and public lands inventory. Ms . Weaver said the proposal would
include updates to the inventory, adding trails, and assign naming
associated with parcel numbers . Inquiry was raised relative to the S-
Line Trail . Mr. Reese said the challenge was when ownership became
convoluted. Discussion followed regarding how to make the distinction
between property owned inventory or property associated with trail
access .
The Council discussed slacklines, hammocks, and barbecues with
open space and public parks . Comments included risk management,
safety, possibility to designate specific areas or locations,
slacklining being considered a new form of recreation, not allowing
fires of any type, not completely disallowing these items from all
areas, and concern with the change to parcel identification number
instead of the former legal description. Mr. Reese said Staff would be
happy to return with creative ideas relative to guidelines, rules, and
identification of site options . He clarified the ordinance does
consider allow charcoal in the barbecues .
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern relative to a parcel not
included along the 9-Line . Mr. Lewis responded that was considered un-
parceled land and had never been identified by Salt Lake County; some
of these parcels do exist along former railroad lands . Inquiry was
raised as to the legal description for Jordan Park and whether it
included the recently acquired two homes . Mr. Lewis said they could be
included.
Discussion followed regarding naming and process for renaming.
Mr. Graham explained there was a specific code reference relative to
this process . Mr. Lewis addressed the public input and process
involved in the naming of those properties that had never had formal
naming or affirming the commonly known name and just updating City
Code .
There appeared to be Council consensus to advance this item with
changes or creative additions relative to slackline and hammock
language . Ms . Weaver said she also noted the request for changes
relating to open space sales based on clarification as to which fund
was replenished, S-Line, two houses adjacent to Jordan Park, and the
un-parceled parcel along the 9-line .
#6. 7:31:26 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT THE MAYOR' S FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS AND AN APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR 2015-2016,
WHICH ALLOCATES HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDS TO PROJECTS
THAT BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF SALT LAKE CITY. The plan includes
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, HOME Investment
Partnership Program funding, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding,
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding, for
Fiscal Year 2015-16 and approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
between Salt Lake City and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) . View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Sean Murphy, Mike Akerlow, Tammy Hunsaker, Todd
Reese, and David Everitt briefed the Council with attachments . Mr.
Murphy provided information on progress made during the previous
meeting including ESG and HOPWA. He said the Public Services category
was already $99, 000 over the limit with capital and building
improvements still to be discussed. Councilmember Adams said two
housing units identified in the attachments were not located in her
district. Councilmember LaMalfa requested clarification about the
Council' s ability to add items to the list. Mr. Akerlow explained the
various step involved in the process . Ms . Bruno said other
considerations for adding items included having new projects conform
to submitted categories/plans (federal limitations) and avoid going
outside the process including citizen board review, etc.
Discussion was held on the following categories .
ADMINISTRATION 7:43:10 PM
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if community relation support was
provided equally across the City (liaisons) or did CDBG areas receive
extra support. Mr. Everett said liaisons attended other meetings
besides community council meetings .
CONTINGENCY 7:45:25 PM
Discussion was held on fund balance and re-capturing money from
projects that either cost less than anticipated or were not started.
Mr. Akerlow said they normally maintained a $300, 000 balance and used
budget amendments to handle re-captured revenue .
PUBLIC SERVICES: HOMELESSNESS/HOMELESS PREVENTION 7:47:49PM
Mr. Murphy said Public Services had a 15% cap ($483, 523) on total
spending. He said during the Council' s prior discussion, the fund was
$99, 000 over the allowed limit. He said due to a miscalculation made
earlier in the day, the overage was closer to $211, 000 . Councilmember
Garrott said based on that information, he wanted to move on to other
items and asked Mr. Murphy to zero out the category. He said the
Council would address Public Services at a future date or later in the
evening. He said Councilmember Mendenhall submitted a net neutral
proposal which the Council could consider when the issue was
readdressed.
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING 7:59:58PM
Councilmember LaMalfa asked about geographical limits of
Community Development Corporation of Utah. Mr. Akerlow said they could
operate anywhere in the City including non-CDBG areas . He said
NeighborWorks Salt Lake was a chartered organization that was
restricted to the City' s West side .
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed interest in exploring ways to
spread housing to other high opportunity areas and focus on mixed-
income projects rather than sole income targeted projects . He
suggested that the Council set a preference expressing desire for
mixed-income projects as a direction for next year. He said he thought
that would go a long way toward allowing people of low income to live
in areas of high opportunity. Councilmember Garrott said the Council
would bracket Councilmember LaMalfa' s policy question and address it
later in the evening.
Mr. Akerlow said under the City' s Housing Rehabilitation and
First Time Homebuyer program approximately 20 homes were done Citywide
each year. Councilmember Rogers asked if homeowners were allowed to
obtain a second-mortgage with this program. Mr. Akerlow said he did
not think so but would double check and get back to the Council .
HEALTH 8:12:54PM
Discussion on this category included the potential to move some
applicants to CIP process instead of CDBG, Parks Department
priorities, Loma Lane Park project utilized both CIP/CDBG, more
explanation needed on why Jordan Park needed two playgrounds, public
outreach/input needed on potential park improvements, limited number
of playgrounds eligible for CDBG funding, Parks adhered to 15-year
replacement/upgrade cycle, Jordan Park gateway proposal was staff
driven, housing demolition/mitigation, finish Rose Park plan, and
potential to merge projects .
Councilmember Penfold asked the Administration to determine if
impact fees could be utilized to fund park acquisition and/or
improvements . Mr. Akerlow said park development/acquisition was impact
fee eligible but amounts requested for all projects did not contain an
impact fee component.
Councilmember Penfold said since the Council needed to identify
additional funding, he suggested flagging the category for additional
discussion. No objections were raised.
TRANSPORTATION 8:28:26 PM
Discussion on this category included capturing projects through
some other process, standing water/lack of stormdrains, potential to
involve Public Utilities in funding, potential policy discussion
regarding stormwater and defining "gutters", potential to incorporate
gutter repairs in stormwater utility program, feedback request on
complimenting CIP projects with CDBG funding, feedback request on
status on ADA ramp completion, no curb/gutter along of 1000 West,
street deterioration, potential to sell Learned Avenue for housing
development, safety concerns relating to Item 6, transportation
funding match, complete streets, street width limitations, right-of-
way issues, signal improvements, land acquisition, and east-west
connectivity.
The Council requested feedback on ADA ramp completion and
complimenting CIP projects with CDBG funding. Councilmember Garrott
asked Mr. Bruno to make a note to schedule a policy discussion
regarding the potential to shift gutter repairs to the stormwater
utility program.
The Council wanted to flag Item 6 for additional funding sources
(matching funds/contributions) including clarification on what the
funding would accomplish.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8:46:23 PM
Discussion included not being an eligible category in the past,
focus development funds to concentrated poverty areas, leverage
commercial components with street improvements, explore other
potential improvements, explore funding limits, code violations/vacant
buildings, forgivable loans, grant application/review process, design
guidelines, job creation, income limitations, ability to constrain
NeighborWorks grant to specific locations, and request for additional
information on Alliance House .
The Council was supportive of focusing funding to specific areas
such as Poplar Grove . Councilmember Adams proposed shifting $15, 000 to
Alliance House . Councilmember Penfold requested specific information
on Alliance House before proceeding.
PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS SECTION:
HOUSING 8:54:07PM
Discussion included withdrawal of Helping Hands application and
encouraging Road Home to acquire housing Citywide in future
applications . Councilmember Penfold suggested moving forward with all
items in the category except Alliance House which needed to be flagged
for follow-up. Councilmember LaMalfa requested a legislative intent
for Road Home to seek funding to acquire homes for similar services in
all parts of the City.
EDUCATION 8:56:53 PM
No comments/objections .
HEALTH 8:57:20 PM
Councilmember Garrott said he wanted to flag this category.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8:57:57PM
No comments/objections .
DOES NOT MEET PRIORITY 8:58:14PM
No objections . Ms . Hunsaker said next year' s process would
contain additional information.
Ms . Bruno said HUD had strict requirements which meant the
Council needed to adopt CDBG applications no later than April 28' 2015 .
Mr. Akerlow said the Consolidated Plan also needed to be adopted.
Councilmember Penfold suggested only coming back with flagged
items for the next meeting.
HOME 9:01:27PM
Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted to find money for the mixed-
income project shown in Item 3 . He said funding could potentially come
from Item 2 . Councilmember Garrott said this involved a larger policy
direction which needed further discussion.
Discussion was held on a policy shift from locating low-income
people in known low-income areas to locating them in areas of high
opportunity. Comments included creating mixed-income communities
(Poplar Grove) , Citywide, create successful business nodes, encourage
people to acquire homes in high opportunity areas, help residents be
successful, more disposable income, concentrated poverty, ensure
residents have a variety of opportunities, build affordable housing
Citywide (utilize City-owned property) , developer requirements, impact
on CDBG allocations, evidence needed from housing experts, illegal
activity/development restrictions, provide mixed-income housing
Citywide, informed policy discussion/public participation, resources
needed for economic development/job creation, how to shift/change low-
index areas to high index areas, federal formulas, consider different
perspectives, avoid cost burdening residents, freedom of choice, and
preserving versus creating new housing.
Councilmember Penfold said the Council was talking about an
entire policy shift about how the City funded/built low-income housing
in Salt Lake City and was not prepared to have that policy discussion.
Councilmember Garrott said a follow-up briefing would be
scheduled for May 5, 2015 . He said research was needed on the concept
of higher incomes needed in order to make business nodes work. Ms .
Bruno expressed concerns about staff being able to prepare adequately
for a comprehensive discussion. Councilmember Mendenhall said the
Administration probably already had a lot of information.
Mr. Akerlow said they would continue to work with the applicant
in Item 3 regarding their subsidy request which was not currently
allowed.
Discussion was held on merging Items 2 and 3 . Councilmember
Garrott said that needed to be flagged for further discussion.
Councilmember Garrott said the Council would revisit flagged
items at the next briefing (April 28th) and invited Council Members to
make other proposals providing they identified a balancing funding
source . He asked how much time staff estimated was needed to finalize
CDBG. Mr. Murphy said he needed to review the number of flagged items
and consider deliberations with Public Services . He invited Council
Members to contact him with suggestions/changes .
#7 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. View Attachments
No discussion or announcements .
#8 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#9. 6:10:26 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
enter into Closed Session for a strategy session to discuss collective
bargaining, Utah Code §52-4-205 (1) (b) , Utah Open and Public Meetings
Law. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold,
LaMalfa, Rogers, Adams, and Garrott voted aye . Councilmember Luke was
absent . See File M 15-2 for Sworn Statement .
In Attendance: Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Garrott, Mendenhall,
Adams, and Penfold.
Absent: Councilmember Luke .
Others in Attendance: Margaret Plane, Jennifer Bruno, David Everitt,
Brian Roberts, Rusty Vetter, Gina Chamness, John Vuyk, Russell Weeks,
and Cindi Mansell .
The Closed Session adjourned at 6 : 26 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 20 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held April
14, 2015 .
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April 28, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at
1 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Lisa Adams, Erin Mendenhall, Stan
Penfold, James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke, and Kyle LaMalfa.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; Nichol Bourdeaux,
Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Russell
Weeks, Senior Policy Analyst; Lynn Pace, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Sean
Murphy, Public Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst;
Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst; Jill Love, Community and
Economic Development Director; Mike Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Director; Tammy Hunsaker, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Community Development Program Administrator; Amber
McClellan, Council Policy Analyst; Libby Stocksill, Council
Constituent Liaison; John Spears, Library Executive Director; Jace
Bunting, Library Manager of Finance; Emilie Charles, Library Board
Chair; Jeff Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director; Tom Ward, Public
Utilities Deputy Director; Jim Lewis, Public Utilities Finance
Administrator; David Koltz, Public Utilities Engineer; Nick Norris,
Planning Manager; Wayne Mills, Senior Planner; and Nicole Smedley,
Assistant City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Paul S . Ryan, Campaign Legal Center.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 1 : 00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ABOUT PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE
CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE, TO CODIFY FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL TRANSIT PASS
(HIVE PASS) . This ordinance is a housekeeping item and codifies fees
for the continuation of the HIVE transit pass program as approved by
the Council in Budget Amendment #3 of Fiscal Year 2014- 15. (Item H2)
View Attachments
Written briefing/no discussion was held.
#2 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM PAUL S. RYAN OF THE CAMPAIGN LEGAL
CENTER ABOUT CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM. As part of the presentation, the
Council may discuss the pros and cons of enacting campaign finance
reform. View Attachments
Sean Murphy and Paul S. Ryan briefed Council with attachments .
Mr. Ryan said there are two types of contribution limits; amount
limits and source restrictions . He said the City had amount limits
currently and understood some would like them lowered. He said the
City does not currently have source restrictions, but he knew there
was advocacy for prohibiting contributions from Incorporated Entities,
both For-Profit and Non-Profit .
Discussion followed regarding public campaign financing;
transparency being good policy; setting amount limits; avoiding
unconstitutionally low limits; cost of living clause; personal
financial contributions being a First Amendment right; preventing
corruption; enforcement; viability of campaigns; considering campaign
costs; and researching Salt Lake City contributions and expenditures
over the past decade .
Straw Poll:
• Support to move forward by outsourcing research. All Council
Members were in support.
#3. 1:59:59 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING AND DISCUSS THE FIVE-YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND OTHER FEDERAL GRANTS. The Council
will continue to discuss the Mayor's funding recommendations and an
appropriation resolution adopting the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and
the One-Year Annual Action Plan for 2015-2016, which allocates Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) funds to projects that benefit the
residents of Salt Lake City. The plan includes Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funding, HOME Investment Partnership Program
funding, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding, for Fiscal Year
2015-16 and approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt
Lake City and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) . (Item D2) View Attachments
Sean Murphy, Mike Akerlow, and Tammy Hunsaker briefed Council
with attachments . Mr. Murphy said this was the opportunity for Council
to discuss proposals for funding that are not already recommended. He
said the HOME budget has an additional $3, 425 to allocate .
Councilmember LaMalfa suggested funds be removed from Jordan Park
Gateway, 961/962 Montague Street; and half Jordan Park Playground
Replacement go to 1300 South Creek Confluence at Jordan River. He
asked for the remaining balance from Jordan Park Playground
Replacement go to Redwood Meadows . He said the changes were requested
to follow the West Side Master Plan.
Straw poll:
• Support to remove funds from Jordan Park Gateway 961/962 Montague
Street ($22, 900) and half Jordan Park Playground Replacement
($60,500) to go to 1300 South Creek Confluence at Jordan River
and remaining balances from Jordan Park Playground Replacement
($60,500) go to Redwood Meadows . Councilmember Rogers abstained;
all other Council Members were in support.
Councilmember LaMalfa requested the Community Development
Corporation of Utah Down Payment Assistance Program funds go to the
Community Development Corporation of Utah Developer Subsidy Housing
program.
Discussion followed regarding development of 16 single-family
attached housing units; mixed income suggestions; 51% income
restricted and 49% market rate; affordable housing; and the Community
Development Corporation of Utah Down Payment Assistance Program being
the only one in the City.
Straw poll:
• Support to remove funds ($75,000) out of the Community
Development Corporation of Utah Down Payment Assistance Program
to go into the Community Development Corporation of Utah
Developer Subsidy Housing Program. Council Members Rogers,
Garrott, and LaMalfa were in support. Council Members Adams,
Mendenhall, Penfold, and Luke were not. The motion failed 3-4 .
Straw Poll:
• Support for $3,425 into Salt Lake Housing & Neighborhood
Development. Councilmember Mendenhall abstained; all other
Council Members were in support.
Councilmember Penfold requested future CDBG briefings highlight
cross over with Capital Improvement Project funding/Impact Fee
Schedule . He expressed concern that applicants need to complete
multiple applications to find the best funding source .
#4 . 2:33:17 PM RECEIVE A BERIFING AND HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION
ON THE ACTION STEPS FOR THE FOLLOWING 2015 PRIORITY PROJECTS:
The priorities are: View Attachments
• funding for the goals and projects in the West Salt Lake Master
Plan, and developing an implementation model that can be used
for future master plans;
• follow-up discussion about housing policy;
• review and assignment of active projects; and
• (tentative) initiative to explore a possible bond on the
November ballot that would fund open space and outdoor
recreation needs in the City.
The following Council priorities are ongoing:
• capital improvement program process and funding options;
• economic development efforts in the City;
• rebuilding the City's urban forest; and
• updating impact fees.
Jennifer Bruno, Nick Tarbet, Lehua Weaver and Jill Love briefed
Council with attachments . Mr. Tarbet said staff had reviewed the
entire Westside Master Plan project list and indentified funding
resources for all projects . He said they are building a template/model
for future Master Plan implementation. Discussion followed regarding
funding potential with a G.O. Bond; Special Assessment Area/Community
Development Area/Redevelopment Agency funding; Impact Fee Schedule;
Merging funding with planning; evaluating costs before adoption;
paying a Sales Tax Revenue Bond out of the General Fund; appropriate
funding for particular projects; evaluate/prioritize funding
mechanisms for implementation; infrastructure maintenance funding;
objections to Capital Improvement Project Bond funding; annual
progress reporting; estimating project costs; engineering lacking
staff resources to estimate project costs due to Google fiber
implementation.
Jill Love, Community and Economic Development Director, said the
intent was to lead implementation from Community and Economic
Development with a cross departmental/team approach involving Council
Staff and Council Members .
Council asked administration for an accounting of land owned by
the City on the Westside and to report back at a future meeting.
Straw Poll:
• Council support for additional funds from the Council Office
Budget to bring on supplemental engineering resources to estimate
project costs. All Council Members were in support.
Ms . Weaver said housing is on the active project list, and staff
has requested Council straw poll for a level of priority. Discussion
followed regarding a future briefing; processing housing ordinance
changes; drafting a policy statement/resolution; reviewing City Zoning
Ordinances; City Loan Program; mixed-income developments; and housing
as a time sensitive project .
Straw Poll:
• Council support to include housing as one of the top ten
priorities on the active project list. All Council Members were
in support.
Discussion followed regarding top priority projects .
Straw Poll:
Council support for the top ten priorities on the active list as;
housing; campaign finance reform; dogs off leash; parking; prison
relocation; accessible dwelling units; sexual assault follow up/audit
of the Justice System; County partnership for homelessness;
disposition of property process/status; and Police use of lethal
force. All Council Members were in support.
Ms . Weaver said the remaining items on the Active Project List
were now considered inactive .
#5. 3:48:11PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING AND HOLD A DISCUSSION ON BUDGET
ITEMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016. The Council will receive a briefing
on items
related to the proposed Fiscal Year 2015-2016 annual budget. The
briefings include budget proposals for departments, separate funds,
and other budget related items.
a. Library
Library Board's recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal
Year 2015-16. View Attachments
b. Public Utilities
Mayor's recommended budget relating to the Department of Public
Utilities, including the Street lighting, water, storm and sewer
utility funds, for Fiscal Year 2015-16. View Attachments
Russell Weeks, John Spears, Jace Bunting, and Emilie Charles
briefed Council with attachments . Mr. Spears said the priorities in
the 2015-2016 FY budget include a 2% salary increase for staff;
adequate staffing; building maintenance; capital projects; electronic
materials; grant writing training; and debt service funds transfer for
the Glendale and Marmalade branches . Discussion followed, ideas
included significant capital needs at the Chapman Branch; aging
facilities; possible property tax increase next year; membership
numbers down due to purging the system of inactive users; security
personnel; case workers from Volunteers of America present daily at
the main branch; 24/7 timeline; Strategic Planning Library Service
Model Team; innovation such as the addition of a digital media studio
and downloadable/streaming content availability.
4:32:25 PM Lehua Weaver, Jeff Niermeyer, Tom Ward, and Jim Lewis
briefed Council with attachments/Power Point Presentation. Mr.
Niermeyer reviewed major impacts of the proposed budget; 37% revenue
appropriated to Capital Projects/Improvements; reclassify Water
Resource Manager to a second Deputy Director position; and Waste Water
Treatment Plant to achieve phosphorus limits by 2020 .
Council inquired as to the affect the prison location would have
on the budget. Mr. Niermeyer said he has accounted for growth of
4, 000-5, 000 additional contributors in the Northwest quadrant of the
City. Discussion followed, ideas included water fees in property taxes
being for the Metropolitan Water District (not Salt Lake City) ;
current rate payers funding future developments; future users paying
through Impact Fees; future implementation of the Nitrogen rule;
building to the future; local pollution limits; updating the existing
structure; implementation of new technology; high efficient lighting;
lower fuel usage; energy efficiency; in house pipe-cleaning being
cost effective; 20-year bonds; consultant studies; future sewer rate
increase; water conservation; water line improvements/replacements;
coordination within departments on projects that require
conduit/Google fiber; multiple sewer project on the west side;
equitable distribution of street lighting; positive employee moral;
and newly implemented work order system. Council expressed desire to
re-evaluate funding for curb/gutter/sidewalk repair at a future
meeting.
#6. RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S
WASTEWATER POLLUTANT STANDARDS. Under the proposal, the maximum
limits, known
as Local Limits, for a number of pollutants per liter of wastewater
would be changed. View Attachments
Item not held.
#7 . RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING ON PLAN SALT LAKE, A CITYWIDE
MASTER PLAN DESIGNED TO CREATE HIGH LEVEL POLICIES AND VISION THAT
WILL GUIDE THE COMMUNITY FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS . View Attachments
Item not held.
#8 . 5:42:31PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD EXTEND
THE DEADLINE FOR A PROPERTY OWNER TO SATISFY CONDITIONS IN A 2006
ORDINANCE THAT DETAILED AN ANNEXATION PROCESS. The property consists
of about 406 acres in the vicinity of 2982 East Benchmark Drive,
referred to as Parley's Pointe. The deadline extension would give the
property owner an additional three years to satisfy the conditions of
the ordinance. If granted, this would be the third deadline extension
the City has granted. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Lynn Pace and Wayne Mills briefed Council with
attachments . Council inquired if any City/County zoning ordinances
have changed that would affect the proposed annexation. Mr. Pace said
there was not . Discussion followed regarding conditions; history of
events; new road/traffic increase; and a timeframe of completion.
Council expressed concern restarting the public process .
#9 6:04:00PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
View Attachments
See file M 15-5 for announcements .
#10 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#11 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
enter into Closed Session to discuss strategy sessions to discuss the
purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, including any form of a
water right or water shares, if public discussion of the transaction
would: (i) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property
under consideration; or (ii) prevent the public body from completing
the transaction on the best possible terms Utah Code §52-4-205 (1) (d) ,
Utah Open and Public Meetings Law. A roll call vote was taken. All
Council Members voted aye . See File M 15-2 for Sworn Statement.
In Attendance: Council Members Lisa Adams, Erin Mendenhall, Stan
Penfold, James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke, and Kyle LaMalfa.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Jennifer Bruno, Margaret
Plane, Nichol Bourdeaux, Mary De LaMare-Schaefer, James Rich, Mike
Ackerlow, Jill Love, and Nicole Smedley.
The Closed Session adjourned at 7 : 17 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 18 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held April
28, 2015 .
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May 5, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 1 : 18
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Kyle
LaMalfa, Erin Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, and Stan Penfold.
Absent: Councilmember Charlie Luke .
Staff in Attendance: Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy
Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst; Gina Chamness, Finance
Director; Sean Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Russell Weeks, Council
Senior Policy Analyst; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Jill Love,
Community and Economic Development Director; Daniel Echeverria,
Principal Planner; Michael Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Manager; Todd Reeder, Parks and Public Lands Program
Director; Nora Shepard, Planning Director; Maureen Riley, Airport
Director; Ryan Tesch, Airport Finance Director; Nancy Monteith, Parks
and Public Lands Park Planner; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Terry Feveryear, Housing Authority of Salt Lake
City Executive Director; Dave Miner, Housing Authority of Salt Lake
City Financial Advisor; and Soren Simonsen, Impact Hub President/Co-
Founder.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 1 : 18 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 1:19:19 PM COUNCIL PRIORITY PROJECTS. View Attachments The
Council will hold a follow-up discussion on the action steps for the
following 2015 Priority projects:
* capital improvement program (CIP) process and funding options;
* review and assignment of active projects; and
* (tentative) initiative to explore a possible bond on the
November ballot that would fund open space and outdoor recreation
needs in the City.
The following Council priorities are ongoing:
* funding for the goals and projects in the Westside Master Plan,
and developing an implementation model that can be used for future
master plans;
* economic development efforts in the City;
* rebuilding the City's urban forest; and
* updating impact fees.
Lehua Weaver, Sean Murphy, Jennifer Bruno, and Gina Chamness
briefed the Council with attachments . Councilmember Garrott asked Mr.
Murphy to reiterate staff' s understanding of what Council wanted to
accomplish with the CIP process . Mr. Murphy said items discussed
during the Council' s Planning Workshop included more transparency,
better understanding of how projects were selected/managed through
completion, two-year CIP cycle, concept of distributing monies for
district specific projects (community engagement component needed) ,
how/where Council wanted to see increased funding, and issues relating
to addressing deferred maintenance including overlapping/tiered
projects .
Council Members comments on the issue included interest in
discussing how master plan implementation was prioritized in the CIP
process (old and new plans) , explore potential to systematically
attack deferred maintenance (sidewalks, streets, etc. ) and consider a
funding source that was tied to some type of bonding process, explore
additional funding that might come to the Council through
transit/transportation (include in budget discussions) , potential to
see CIP projects associated with upcoming Transit Master Plan,
potential to fund Citywide projects and/or district specific projects
(obtain a priority list from each district) , establish quality
standards Citywide, utilize CIP for improvements rather than
maintenance, accomplish one large project somewhere in the City rather
than distribute money for district projects, identify useful life of
City assets, obtain/analyze information about standard residential
streets, and find ways to fund maintenance through the ongoing General
Fund budget.
Straw Polls :
• Council support for maintaining Citywide funding for certain
projects, such as deferred maintenance or routine maintenance,
other large infrastructure improvements spanning District
borders, regardless of whether a district-specific method was
allocated for CIP funds . All Council Members present were in
support.
• Council support for a Citywide maintenance standard. All Council
Members present were in support.
• Council support for Administration to present quality standards
and report back to the Council on the achievement of those as
part of performance measures (also report on non-
performance/gaps) in the regular budget process . All Council
Members present were in support.
Discussion was held on a potential straw poll to address/fund
deferred maintenance issues . Comments included reserving CIP for
improvements rather than maintenance, was the word deferred a "term-
of-art", need to have a clear definition of what deferred maintenance
meant (how did other departments define this) , define critical
deferred maintenance versus routine maintenance (definition consistent
across departments) , establish a maintenance standard, hold a
discussion about maintenance "catch-up", additional information needed
on actual number of deferred maintenance projects, reluctance to
exclude CIP as funding source, quality assessment to determine
replacement needs, some standards exist in current ordinances, involve
neighborhoods in decisions, massive and incomprehensible project list,
determining priorities for an annual maintenance standard was a
critical component of the process, and determining Citywide routine
maintenance items . No vote was taken following discussion.
• Council support to set aside funds for district-specific
projects . Council Members Adams, Penfold, and Mendenhall were
opposed. Council Members Garrott and Rogers were in favor.
Councilmember LaMalfa abstained.
• Support for Council staff to work with the Administration to
identify opportunities for coordination with master plans in the
CIP planning process . All Council Members present were in
support.
#2 . 2:21:03 PM PLAN SALT LAKE. The Council will receive a follow-up
briefing on Plan Salt Lake, a Citywide master plan designed to create
high level policies and vision that will guide the community for the
next 20 years. View Attachments
Sean Murphy and Nick Norris briefed the Council with attachments .
Comments included Administration to present plan to various
communities once adopted, finalize Citywide equity policy, define
business node versus business district, call out nodal connections in
plan, increase frequency of transit service, "Aging in Place"
component in all master plans, cost-of-living index, protecting
inexpensive housing stock, plan flexibility, 20/40 housing targets,
increased diversity of housing choices/mixed-income, under-housing,
cost burden, high-income housing, guiding principles, add Citywide
component, consistency with Citywide business nodes, potential impact
on zoning, economic development plan component, increase tech
presence, measurable targets, readily available data, and tie economy
to strategic industry cluster.
Councilmember Mendenhall expressed interest in developing new
initiatives relating to preserving low-cost housing options .
Councilmember Garrott said he heard Council support for
availability of affordable housing across the City in every Council
district and distribution of mixed-income housing to include market
rate and income-targeted housing options . Councilmember Mendenhall
suggesting adding something about Citywide distribution to the guiding
principles . Councilmember Garrott asked staff to add that as a straw
poll question for later consideration.
Councilmember Penfold said maybe this was not the right time but
thought it would be helpful to define the distinction between business
node versus business district . Mr. Norris said he thought that might
be better defined in community master plans . He said they could offer
more structure around what a neighborhood business node was verses a
business district to provide more uniformity when terms were utilized
in various plans (reference consistent themes, regional/local
services, zoning impacts, etc) .
Straw Polls :
• Council support for amending the principal guiding statement for
the housing section to include access for a wide variety of
housing types for all income levels throughout the City providing
basic human need for safety and responding to changing
demographics . All Council Members present were in support .
Councilmember Penfold was absent for straw poll .
• Business districts versus business nodes (bracketed for further
discussion)
• Council support to prioritize the need to connect nodes to each
other and connect residents to those nodes . All Council Members
present were in support. Councilmember Penfold was absent for
straw poll .
• Council support to add terminology emphasizing increased
frequency of transit service options in neighborhoods . All
Council Members present were in support. Councilmember Penfold
was absent for straw poll .
• Council support to add considerations for "Aging in Place" in
this and other master plans to relevant sections (to be
determined by staff) . All Council Members present were in
support. Councilmember Penfold was absent for straw poll .
• Council support to add a "distance to businesses" metric as other
metrics were included from residential units to transit,
residential units to parks/other amenities, and residential unit
to business nodes . All Council Members present were in support.
Councilmember Penfold was absent for straw poll .
Discussion was held on items to focus on after plan adoption such
as "Packaging for Market" and "Citywide Equity Policy" . Mr. Norris
said Planning agreed with the Council' s suggestion to add "digital
inclusion" to the "Equity" section. Councilmember LaMalfa said
comments were made about adding storm water equity and transit . Other
comments included ensuring residents had access to necessary
amenities/services, privately provided amenities, high-speed internet
access, recognize not all amenities/services were governmentally
provided, ensure equitable distribution of services such as education,
transportation, day-care, etc. and opportunity index.
Council Members expressed interest in adding the following
initiative to the list: "pursue equitable access to privately
provisioned services and amenities Citywide" .
Councilmember Garrott asked how the Council should move forward.
He said the economy section had not been addressed to the Council' s
satisfaction so that issue needed to come back for additional
discussion. Mr. Norris said based on the straw polls, his staff would
work on those items and update them in the plan. Councilmember Garratt
said he welcomed off-line conversations with CED about the interface
between economic development in the planning document and welcomed
input/guidance about how those things should be related because it was
one of the Council' s priorities for the year.
#3. 3:36:53 PM INFORMAL DISCUSSION ABOUT LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE
PORTLAND/SEATTLE TRIP. The Council will discuss lessons learned from a
recent trip to the Pacific Northwest. Several Council Members visited
Portland and Seattle in April to learn about the cities' approaches to
providing homeless services. Some Council Members also attended the
national American Planning Association Conference.
Councilmember Mendenhall, Councilmember LaMalfa, Russell Weeks,
Sean Murphy, Jennifer Bruno and Nora Shepard briefed the Council .
Comments included housing with on-site services, day-center, emergency
shelter beds/services, utilize retired police officers/cadets,
clean/safe team, permanent supportive housing, large waiting lists,
dispersed shelters, available outdoor public spaces, lockers provided,
four-week stays, combination facilities, health care needs,
drug/mental health issues, case management services, "housing forward"
concept, more day-care space needed, voucher program, relocate support
back to other communities, chronic alcoholism, no sobriety
requirements, enhanced on-site services, shelter rules, reduced
alcohol consumption, savings from reduced hospital visits, construct
long-term permanent supportive housing, fund critical support systems,
provide housing stability, local option sales tax dedicated to
homeless services, different political environment, homeless youth
issues, one-on-one approach, open-air drug markets, street-life
activities, panhandling issues, tent cities/camps allowed, and move
people from emergency shelters to permanent housing.
Discussion was held on insights gained from the conference.
Comments included zoning tools, affordable housing component required
with up-zoning, neighborhood level targets for affordability/housing
mix profile, every city required to have an affordable housing plan,
understanding how neighboring communities approached housing, housing
co-op concept/multi-family ownership product, shared ownership with
municipality, ensure land costs do not impede affordable housing,
mixed-income developments being essential, incentives such as impact
fee rebates, property tax rebates, housing tax, etc. , verify income of
residents living in low-income housing/HUD enforcement, revoke
certificate of occupancy, reduced housing stock from rent controlled
areas, link parks for bikes, make city pedestrian friendly, importance
of sidewalks, and how to regulate AirB&B (vacation rental website)
proprietors .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he met with the Deputy Assistant
Secretary/Office of Community Planning and Development who offered to
do a conference call if any Council Members were interested in
discussing affordable housing issues . He said he would work with
Council Members to find the best day.
#4 . 4:25:47PM HOUSING BRIEFING. The Council will be briefed about
the future of housing in Salt Lake City. The Administration has
focused on data gathering and public outreach to better understand how
to address the City's housing needs and will present that information
to the Council. View Attachments
Michael Akerlow, Jennifer Bruno, and Jill Love briefed the
Council with attachments . Comments included all neighborhoods to
provide a true mix of housing incomes/housing types, inclusive choices
for residents of all incomes, housing vouchers, funding mechanisms
(what are other municipalities doing) , housing levees/bonds/fees,
Transit Station Area (TSA) inclusionary zoning, potential to utilize
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) , developer incentives, neighborhoods
influence future earnings, consider more mixed-income policy
questions, multi-family ownership opportunities, 5000-Doors imitative,
call-to-action, develop community outreach, Neighborhoods of
Opportunity (what component does housing play to areas of
opportunity) , and how to incorporate opportunity in City housing
efforts .
Councilmember Penfold requested that City/RDA staff work together
to address housing issues (including funding mechanisms/incentives) .
Councilmember Rogers requested a drop-down menu of all incentives
based on opportunities available to developers/stakeholders . He said a
position could be created for someone to understand/facilitate
incentives . Councilmember Mendenhall suggested creating legislation
requiring developers to replace any low-income/affordable housing they
tear down. She said this additional burden on developers could be
facilitated by the new position mentioned by Councilmember Rogers . She
also requested follow-up discussion on inclusionary zoning. Mr.
Akerlow said there was an assessment being done on the issue and
additional information would be available this fall . Councilmember
Adams requested the Administration investigate whether there were any
predatory rental practices taking place in the City that were taking
advantage of or displacing residents .
Councilmember Garrott said a clear description was needed about
differences between the 5000-Doors initiative and the proposed housing
plan, including potential updates and level of Council involvement . He
said he sensed a willingness on behalf of the Administration to engage
the Council early and thought that needed to be held in a work
session.
Mr. Akerlow said the Council adopted a Housing Policy in 2012
(included in transmittal) . He said the State required each City to
submit a Moderate Income Housing Plan (updated every two years for
those at 800 or below Area Median Income (AMI) . He said the
Administration hoped by the end of summer (August-September) to have
some kind of framework to bring back for Council discussion.
Council Members expressed interest in meeting one-on-one or in
small groups to discuss housing policy issues involved with developing
a Citywide housing plan (prior to full Council policy discussions) .
Councilmember LaMalfa requested the City explore policies around a mix
of incomes and less around preserving the status quo.
Ms . Love said this was the time to gather information and the
Administration wanted to work collaboratively with the Council and
welcomed comments/feedback. Councilmember Penfold said caution needed
to be taken during small group meetings not to discuss policy issues
that needed to be addressed by the full Council (to be identified by
Administration) .
Discussion was held on incorporating other opportunities in the
City' s housing efforts such as education, arts, economic development,
etc. Councilmember Penfold asked the Administration to identify those
links during follow-up discussions . Ms . Love said Housing and
Neighborhood Development (HAND) held discussions about how to focus on
neighborhood development beyond housing as they moved forward with the
consolidated plan and other City plans . She said how the City
approached neighborhood development was critical .
Councilmember Mendenhall said discussions about CIP and master
plans needed to be held and felt they would help identify overlaps
between potential City projects .
Councilmember LaMalfa said the word "opportunity" was being used
in two different ways (opportunity of living in the neighborhood,
having access to business schools, transportation, health care, etc.
versus opportunity of Citywide homeownership) . He said it would help
the Council with policy questions if the Administration could
separate/use different words for opportunity of homeownership versus
opportunity of life success .
#5. 5:10:32 PM HOUSING TRUST FUND LOAN - TAYLOR GARDENS. The
Council will be briefed on a proposal that would grant a Housing Trust
Fund Loan totaling $750, 000 to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake
City. The money would be used for construction of Taylor Gardens, a
112-unit apartment complex for seniors at 1776 South West Temple. View
Attachments
Michael Akerlow, Sean Murphy, Todd Reeder, Terry Feveryear and
Dave Miner briefed the Council with attachments . Comments included
project intended to be built without Housing Trust Fund money, high
construction and unforeseen remediation costs causing a need for
additional funding, soil contamination/remediation, Housing Authority
to use loan to leverage their own money, project nearing completion,
opportunity for senior population, high demand/190 applicants on
waiting list, why should the City be involved if project could be
completed without assistance, loan money for specific projects, infill
costs, $1 . 1 million developer fees, disposition funds, flexibility for
market mixed-income housing, and tax credit application.
Councilmember Rogers requested information about the $1 . 1 million
proposed for developer fees . Councilmember LaMalfa said he thought
there was a policy question about just lending money for specific
projects . Ms . Feveryear said with their current funding, the Housing
Authority could apply for a tax credit application this year in order
to start a third affordable housing construction project. She said
without the loan, they would have to wait longer before venturing into
a new project.
Councilmember Garrott said Council was scheduled to vote on the
issue in two weeks and asked Council Members to let staff know if
there were additional concerns/questions .
#6 . 5:31:08 PM ZONING AND MASTER PLAN AMENDMENTS : 2855 South
Highland Drive. View Attachments The Council was briefed on a proposal
that would amend the Sugar House future land use map and rezone the
property located at 2855 South Highland Drive. The property was
currently "split-zoned" with the majority of the property (1 . 06 acres)
zoned CB-Community Business, and the remainder (0. 35 acres) zoned R-
1/7, 000-Single Family Residential. The applicant was requesting that
the City rezone the R-1/7,000 portion of the property to CB. The
property was currently occupied by a vacant commercial building and
parking lot. Although the applicant had requested that the property be
rezoned to the CB zone, consideration could be given to rezoning the
property to another zoning district with similar characteristics.
Petitioner - Wayne Reaves, Petition Nos. PLNCPM2014-00769 and
PLNPCM2014-00770.
This type of project requires a Zoning Map and Master Plan Amendment.
• Zoning Map Amendment- The petitioner is requesting to amend the
zoning map designation of the R-1/7, 000 portion of the property
to CB. The intent of the proposed rezone is to more fully utilize
the entire property for future development.
• Master Plan Amendment- The associated future land use map in the
Sugar House Master Plan currently designates the majority of the
property for "Low-Intensity Mixed Use;" however, the area
proposed for rezone to CB is designated for "Parks & Open Space. "
The petitioner is requesting to amend the future land use map so
that the entirety of the property is designated as "Low-Intensity
Mixed Use. "
Daniel Echeverria, Nick Norris, and Nick Tarbet briefed the
Council with attachments . Comments included neighborhood effort to
create park, no intention for two parks, lower intensity zone, realize
mixed-use development target, neighborhood compatibility, natural
buffering, seven-foot landscape buffer with any new development,
install new street trees, parking requirements, access issues, 10-foot
side-yard setback, and neighborhood support .
Councilmember Garrott said it appeared there was Council support
for the proposal .
#7 . 5:39:48 PM BUDGET ITEMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16. The Council
received a briefing on items related to the proposed Fiscal Year 2015-
16 annual budget. The briefings include budget proposals for
departments, separate funds, and other budget related items.
a. Airport Budget. View Attachments
Maureen Riley, Ryan Tesch, and Russell Weeks briefed the Council
with a PowerPoint presentation/attachments . Comments included Uber and
Lyft issues, work with UTA to extend service hours, net zero airport,
explore solar options, ground transportation system, increase in
transportation complaints (customers required to negotiate taxi
fares) , art projects, and promoting mass transit .
Council Members expressed interest in having the Airport explore
ways to encourage patrons to use mass transit . They suggested
utilizing the budget process and/or dedicating parking revenue and
working with UTA to promote advertizing. Ms . Riley said they would
explore options . Councilmember LaMalfa asked the Airport to let the
Council know if further budget allocations were needed. Councilmember
Penfold asked the Airport to continue working towards achieving net-
zero energy usage .
Discussion was held on transportation issues relating to taxi
services/providers . Ms . Riley said complaints were increasing because
new ground transportation rules eliminated taxi meters so customers
were required to negotiate fares . She said customers were
uncomfortable with that and wanted the Council to address concerns .
Councilmember Adams suggested having a flat rate for everyone . Mr.
Weeks said ground transportation companies could be surveyed to
determine average fares to places like downtown or the University.
Councilmember Garrott asked if Council Members wanted to address
ground transportation issues tonight . A majority of the Council said
no but supported having a discussion sometime during 2015 .
Councilmember Garrott said he wanted to make this a priority and would
schedule a briefing as soon as possible after the budget was adopted.
A majority of the Council was in support .
Councilmember Garrott said he wanted to reconsider a prior straw
poll regarding a six-month waiting period to evaluate the impact of
new ground transportation rules . Straw Poll: Support to address
transportation issues as soon as possible after budget adoption. All
Council Members present were in favor, except Councilmember LaMalfa,
who was opposed.
#8 . 5:29:13 PM SPECIAL LIGHTING DISTRICT L03 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
ORDINANCE. The Council held a follow-up discussion regarding an annual
assessment levy on 663 properties in Special Lighting District No. 3,
known as L03. This year's assessment involved some significant
increases for property owners. Council Members received updated
information and discussed policy options. The property levy would be
paid by residents to cover their share of operation, maintenance and
electrical energy costs of the lighting district. Residents pay 75% of
the annual expenses for the district ($255, 637. 49) , while the City
pays the remaining 25% ($85,212. 50) . View Attachments
Item pulled.
#9. 6:17:18 PM PIONEER PARK DESIGN CHARRETTE. The Council was
briefed on the outcomes of a four-day public design charrette held in
February to identify design options for capital improvements at
Pioneer Park. View Attachments
Soren Simonsen and Nancy Monteith briefed the Council with
attachments . Comments included multi-layered activities/programming,
transform park, neighborhood/urban interface, create central open
green space, operations/maintenance issues, stakeholder focus groups,
safety/security issues, funding issues/grants, capital improvements,
public/private partnerships, utilize Open City Hall, implementation
strategies, reflect public feedback, concern about restroom
construction costs, farmers market/food trucks, design assistance
program, visioning processes, regional/neighborhood park, green space
preservation, revenue generator, finding a balance, program ongoing
small events between large events, political strategy to counteract
status quo, open/flexible space, and tree issues/minimize impact.
The Council requested information on the number of trees that
would be removed and/or transplanted to accommodate anticipated
changes .
Ms . Monteith said next steps included posting information on Open
City Hall, reconnecting focus groups, utilizing feedback to prepare
implementation/funding plans, and reporting back to the Council . Mr.
Simonsen said the proposal would provide a lot of
opportunities/options for public engagement.
Councilmember Adams asked that street orientations be
specifically identified when information was put on Open City Hall .
Councilmember Garrott invited Council Members to provide additional
comments/feedback off-line .
#10 . 6:49:36 PM INTERVIEW: PUBLIC UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APPOINTMENT. The Council interviewed Sydney Fonnesbeck prior to
consideration of her appointment to the Public Utilities Advisory
Committee.
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Fonnesbeck' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#11 . 6:54:37 PM INTERVIEW: BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE BOARD
APPOINTMENT. The Council interviewed Ken Yonemura prior to
consideration of his appointment to the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Councilmember Garrott said Mr. Yonemura' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#12 . 8:08:22PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See file M 15-5 for announcements .
#13. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#14 . 6:59:09 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (d) STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE
PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING ANY FORM OF A
WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES, IF PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION
WOULD: (i) DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY
UNDER CONSIDERATION; OR (ii) PREVENT THE PUBLIC BODY FROM COMPLETING
THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS. (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN
ROOM 32 6)
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to enter into Closed Session for a strategy session to discuss the
purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, Utah Code §52-4-
205 (1) (d) , Utah Open and Public Meetings Law. A roll call vote was
taken. Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold, LaMalfa, Adams, and
Garrott voted aye . Councilmember Luke was absent and Councilmember
Rogers recused himself. See File M 15-2 for Sworn Statement .
In Attendance: Council Members LaMalfa, Garrott, Mendenhall, Adams,
and Penfold.
Recused: Councilmember Rogers .
Absent: Councilmember Luke .
Others in Attendance: Margaret Plane, Jennifer Bruno, Gina Chamness,
Lynn Pace, Lehua Weaver, Dan Weist, Catherine Brabson, and Cindi
Mansell .
The Closed Session adjourned at 7 : 24 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 24 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 5,
2015 .
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May 12, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at 4 : 28
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Erin Mendenhall, Charlie
Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, and Stan Penfold.
Absent : Council Members Luke Garrott and Lisa Adams .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Russell Weeks,
Council Senior Policy Analyst; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation
Director; Jill Love, Community and Economic Development Director;
Benjamin Roberts, Public Services Compliance Program Director; Sean
Murphy, Council Public Policy Analyst; Gina Chamness, Finance
Director; Mary Beth Thompson, Finance/Revenue Audit Manager; Lehua
Weaver, Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; John Vuyk, City Budget
Manager; Jim Cleland, Facilities Program Director; Sean Fyfe, City
Architect; Thomas Ward, Public Utilities Deputy Director; David Koltz,
Public Utilities Engineer; Andra Ahrens, Public Utilities Pre-
Treatment Program Manager; Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Community and
Economic Development Deputy Director; Jonathan Pappasideris, Senior
City Attorney; Cory Lyman, Emergency Management Program Director;
Orion Goff, Building Official, and Scott Crandall, Deputy City
Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Mike Wilson, Metropolitan Water District General
Manager, Tom Godfrey, Metropolitan Water Board Member, and Bill Evans,
Mayor' s Homeless Commission Member.
Councilmember Rogers presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 28 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS 4:28:25PM
#1 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2015-16 ANNUAL BUDGET. The briefings include budget proposals for
departments, separate funds, and other budget related items.
a . 4:29:13 PM Presentation from the Administration on the Mayor's
recommended budget. View Attachments
Gina Chamness, Mary Beth Thompson, Ben Roberts, Orion Goff, and
Cory Lyman briefed the Council with attachments . Comments included
emphasizing Mayor/Council priorities, Airport redevelopment project,
changes relating to recording property-tax increment, Redevelopment
Agency (RDA) revenue transfer, property tax stabilization, property
tax collection, rate changes, State statute requiring the City budget
property tax based on the amount budgeted in the prior year (Truth-in-
Taxation) , artificial adjustments, emergency management, structural
building safety, new business parking permit fees, ensure freight
zones available for intended purposes/access issues, negotiations with
Postal Service/FedEx/United Parcel Service, expired meter fee changes,
collection issues, fee waivers, business license changes, increase
base fees, Sugarhouse District revenue, exempt parking permit fee
increase, parking restricted in safety zones, one-time revenue used to
balance budget, fee cost analysis, establishing baseline for fees,
additional employees, change in gas tax formula/Class C, Regional
Athletic Complex (RAC) , comprehensive funding plan for computer
hardware/software/licensing/operations, Fleet maintenance/replacement,
living wage investment, incentives for building improvements,
emergency management issues/earthquakes, non-paying property tax
owners, property depreciation, sale tax issues, parking meter
issues/utilization assessment, bond payments, and new growth formulas .
Councilmember Penfold asked if the City was pursuing
modifications with the State/County that would help the City more
accurately predict future property tax income . Ms . Chamness said she
believed legislative discussions were being held to reexamine the
formula and the City would continue to pursue the issue . Councilmember
Penfold suggested this was an area where the Council could pursue some
messaging to City residents/property owners about the Truth-in-
Taxation process . He said often residents felt like this was a tax
increase when in reality it was the City' s attempt to stay even with
real/personal property income .
Discussion was held on how building/construction permit fees were
determined (baseline and subsequent increases) . Mr. Goff said the
"National Organization" produced a fee schedule every year which was
utilized by the City. Councilmember Penfold asked if an internal
assessment was performed to determine whether City costs aligned with
that code . Mr. Goff said fees for small commercial buildings were
compared with other jurisdictions . Councilmember Penfold said he
wanted that information included in the budget .
b. 5:48:36 PM General overview of Council Policy issues related to the
Mayor's recommended budget. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno and Gina Chamness briefed the Council with
attachments . Ms . Bruno said there would be more in-depth CIP
discussions on May 26th and June 2, 2015 and asked Council Members to
submit any questions or concerns to staff in advance of briefings .
Councilmember Penfold said during the budget process, he hoped options
could be found to establish a long-term priority system to address CIP
projects associated with large City departments such as Engineering,
Streets, and Parks . He said it would be helpful to have a long-term
target for what percentage of the General Fund should be considered
for on-going CIP. He said maintenance components also needed to be
considered in the equation.
Councilmember Mendenhall asked if the Project Coordinator
position proposed in Housing and Neighborhood Development had the
capacity to assist with affordable housing issues, 5000 Doors, and
other projects that needed the City' s assistance . Ms . Bruno said staff
would contact the Administration so they could be prepared to discuss
that during the CED briefing.
Councilmember Penfold said he wanted to look at potential
ordinance changes to accommodate street tree planting in the City' s
central business core, potential modifications for new development
around parking lots, and requirements for landscaping/tree plantings
in those areas .
Councilmember Penfold requested an assessment of current impact
fee funds; including an expiration timeline, information about
potential budgetary costs relating to the homelessness issue, and a
confirmation about which employees (including department) would be
transitioned to receive a "living wage" .
Councilmember Mendenhall requested feedback on salary/benefit
comparisons between City Police and Airport Police .
Councilmember LaMalfa requested information on how the City could
assess the quality of service (performance measures) being provided by
employees and wanted that to continue as part of the budget process .
He also requested information on the City' s plans for Wingpointe Golf
Course equipment once the course closed.
c. 5:36:50 PM Metro Water - Salt Lake City is part owner of the
Metropolitan Water District (MWD) , which treats and sells water.
The District has several large scale capital improvement projects
that help provide additional water resources and may impose taxes
and fees to help pay for such projects. The District's budget is
funded primarily through the collection of property taxes from
Salt Lake and Sandy City residents, water sales to the Cities and
other surplus customers, and capital assessments. The Council
reviews the District budget, but does not formally adopt it. View
Attachments
Mike Wilson, Tom Godfrey, and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council
with attachments . Comments included bonding issues, employee health
care benefits, reflect true water rate costs, consider rate based
system, drought issues,
Councilmember Penfold asked MWD to explore the potential to move
to a rate-based system to better reflect true water rate costs to
consumers . He also asked MWD to consider, as they performed rate
comparisons across the country, whether there was a way to include
property tax information to better reflect true costs . Councilmember
LaMalfa said he agreed with Councilmember Penfold and suggested
scheduling a policy discussion with appropriate stakeholders .
Councilmember Rogers asked if MWD was willing to discuss issues with
Sandy City. Mr. Wilson said they had a good relationship with Sandy
and would discuss the Council' s comments with them.
#2 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT:
a. 6:50:36 PM Budget Amendment No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2014-15. Budget
amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments
to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and
modifications. This amendment contains a number of proposed
adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget, including:
• $1 million for City fleet replacement;
• $473, 900 for the Regional Athletic Complex, which will open in
2015. Funds will be used to hire a superintendent and purchase
additional supplies and equipment;
• $380, 000 for Police Department laptop replacement; and other
amendments. (H1) View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, John Vuyk, David Everitt, Jim Cleland, Sean Fyfe,
and Gina Chamness briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion was
held on the following items .
Section A: New Items
A-1 : Police Laptops for new recruits ($28,500 - General Fund)
A-2 : Police Laptop Replacement ($380,000 - IMS Fund) Councilmember
LaMalfa said there needed to be some type of policy discussion
regarding funding ordinary maintenance expenses outside the budget
process (include Council input) . Council Members questioned why this
was not being handled through the normal budget process .
A-7 : City & County Building Pedestrian Lighting Replacement ($352 ,340
- CIP Fund) Councilmember Luke requested information/location about
which lights were being replaced and if any had remaining life .
Councilmember LaMalfa requested information about whether the proposal
was an appropriate expense for the Lighting Enterprise Fund.
A-10 : Public Service Maintenance Facility Driveway Concrete Failure
($125,000 - General Fund) Councilmember Rogers requested information
about the original architect/design of the project .
A-13: Administrative Fees Charge to Golf by General Fund ($197, 926 -
Golf Fund one-time funding) Discussion was held on reimbursing
Administrative fees . A straw poll was taken on support to find other
funding sources to cover administrative fees for various departments
listed in the attachment . All Council Members present were in favor,
except Councilmember LaMalfa, who was opposed. Ms . Gust-Jenson said
staff would come back to the Council with funding recommendations .
Councilmember LaMalfa suggested using some of the revenue to fund the
"living wage" program. Ms . Bruno said that would present some
accounting challenges and would get back to the Council .
A-14 : Fleet Replacement Funding ($1 million - General Fund one-time
funding) Councilmember Mendenhall expressed concern about the large
amount being proposed. She requested further details/priorities
(including fleet size and vehicle types) about how proposed funding
would be used. She said she preferred to dedicate the funding to
street improvements . Ms . Bruno said the Fleet Budget would be
presented to the Council on May 26, 2015 . Councilmember Mendenhall
also requested a cost savings breakdown as part of the briefing.
Ms . Bruno said Sections B, C, D, F, and G were all mainly
housekeeping in nature . She said staff copied language from the
Administration' s transmittal into each item for convenience .
Ms . Bruno said the final section was Council Added Items . She
said Councilmember Adams withdrew her request for Sugarhouse fireworks
at the last meeting but there had been a recent issue raised by Visit
Salt Lake for a potential funding request. Councilmember Penfold said
the $57, 000 request related to Outdoor Retailers . He said they asked
for contributions from State, County, and City to do an expansion of
their outdoor display space . He said the City' s portion was
approximately $57, 000 . He said it was a three-year commitment which
would need to be incorporated into future budgets . A straw poll was
taken on supporting the proposed funding. All Council Members present
were in favor.
Councilmember LaMalfa spoke about the success with Downtown
Festival pocket parks . He said suggested the Council continue
supporting that program in hopes that it could grow beyond six arts
projects . He said the thought funding could come from either the City
or RDA. Councilmember Penfold said the Council might consider
splitting it as well . He said the issue needed to at least be included
in future budget discussions .
b. Local Building Authority Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year
2014-15. (Item G1) No discussion was held.
#3. 8:13:27PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S
WASTEWATER POLLUTANT STANDARDS. UNDER THE PROPOSAL, THE MAXIMUM
LIMITS, KNOWN AS LOCAL LIMITS, FOR A NUMBER OF POLLUTANTS PER LITER OF
WASTEWATER WOULD BE CHANGED. View Attachments
Lehua Weaver, Tom Ward, David Koltz, and Andra Ahrens briefed the
Council with attachments . Comments included capacity to discharge more
pollutants, environmental impacts, review discharge permit
fees/monthly sewer rates, State public engagement/hearing process,
lowering limits, 30% safety factor, potential impact on businesses,
potential to discourage polluting businesses, Clean Water Act requires
technical basis for calculations, uniform calculation methods,
preserve capacity, industry regulations, historical discharge
thresholds, violation/air quality issues, uniform concentration
methods, annual review process, pre-treatment/dilution issues, and
monitoring process/sampling.
Discussion was held on Council Members concerns about proposed
changes which would allow existing businesses to increase their
pollutant output . Council Members expressed interest in preserving the
City' s capacity.
Councilmember Mendenhall said she was reluctant to allow existing
businesses to increase capacity. She said capacity needed to be
preserved and did not want that to be the issue when businesses were
permitting for more pollution output . Councilmember LaMalfa said the
City was significantly expanding levels with the new allocation
method.
Councilmember Penfold suggested utilizing some type of
application process for businesses wishing to expand pollution output,
rather than just basing it on the City' s treatment capacity. He said
the City needed to be as conservative as possible when looking at
reallocating the numbers . Councilmember Mendenhall suggested the
Council could write an intent statement stating if the City allowed
expanded limits, the primary reason would be for future economic
expansion and protection of the City' s capacity with the forward
thinking that those limits only go down.
Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Council could advance the plan exactly
how it was last year and then continue this conversion later with more
policy emphasis . Mr. Ward said new local limits based on a technical
basis, were adopted and submitted to the State and the old numbers
were no longer valid. Discussion was held on having PU work more
closely with the Council before submitting reports/numbers to the
State .
Councilmember Luke suggested the Council approve the proposal
with some type of intent language and with an understanding that PU
would immediately begin a new process with the State using new
methodology reflective of the Council' s discussion. He said PU needed
to inform businesses they were starting a new process and then bring
the new proposal back to the Council for consideration/adoption.
Councilmember Mendenhall suggested creating more evaluation
criteria for existing businesses to expand their use . She said future
permit applications needed other criteria than just capacity. She
suggested checking with the Department of Air Quality about factors
they considered with their permits .
Councilmember Rogers asked PU to re-work the numbers and come
back to the Council with a new proposal, including reserving future
potential for new businesses coming to the City (intent language) . He
encouraged Council Members to tour City facilities to better
understand the discharge/treatment process .
#4 . 6:15:38PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ABOUT ITS
WORK ON HOMELESS SERVICES AND PROJECTS. Specifically, the Council will
be briefed on the latest from the Homeless Services Site Evaluation
Commission, case studies on service models from other cities, and a
timeline for the Commission. The Council will also be updated on the
development of permanent supportive housing, new locker programs,
holiday foot patrol report, and other projects. View Attachments
Sean Murphy, Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Jill Love, and Bill Evans
briefed the Council with attachments . Comments included priorities,
commitments, values, case studies from other cities, safety measures,
human dignity, storage bins, privacy issues, affordable housing
options, medical services, crime/foot patrols, homeless movement to
Westside, increasing encampments/seasonal cycle, long-term solutions,
distributing burden among local communities, day services, panhandling
issues, outreach efforts, identifying service gaps, community support,
and capacity for additional building space/expansion.
Councilmember LaMalfa asked what the appropriate course of action
was if residents were concerned about un-sheltered people and knew
about encampments in their neighborhoods . Mr. Evans said that was an
issue that needed further discussion/review. Ms . DeLaMare-Schaefer
said the Police Department also needed to be involved.
Councilmember Luke said when visiting other cities such as
Washington DC, Miami, and New York he was never approached by
panhandlers and suggested contacting them to find out their
approach/methods . He said the problem was getting worse in Salt Lake
and steps needed to be taken to address the issue .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked about the process going forward. Mr .
Evans said the Commission was scheduled to meet Friday, May 22nd and
again in August, November, and December. He said they would look at
criteria based on success factors, values, commitments, and actual
criteria that would be incorporated in a homeless facility. He said by
August, the Commission could begin to structure how that might look
for Salt Lake and then in November begin talking about potential sites
to recommend to the Council/Mayor. He said by December a firm
recommendation should be made .
Councilmember Rogers suggested holding small off-line group
meetings to discuss issues relating to the "Controversial Homelessness
Consultant" and the "Lazarus Project" . Mr. Evans said he wanted to
reiterate no connections existed between the Commission and the
Consultant.
#5 . HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
LEVY ON 663 PROPERTIES IN SPECIAL LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 3, KNOWN AS
L03. This year's assessment involves some significant increases for
property owners. Council Members will receive updated information and
discuss policy options. The property levy would be paid by residents
to cover their share of operation, maintenance and electrical energy
costs of the lighting district. Residents pay 750 of the annual
expenses for the district ($255, 637. 49) , while the City pays the
remaining 25% ($85,212. 50) . View Attachments
Item pulled.
#6. THE COUNCIL WILL DISCUSS ITS POSITION ON THE PROPOSED
RELOCATION OF THE UTAH STATE PRISON, HOW TO ENGAGE AND INFORM THE
PUBLIC ABOUT THE PROPOSAL, AND THE PROPOSAL' S IMPLICATIONS FOR SALT
LAKE CITY. The Prison Relocation Commission plans to hold public
information events about its studies of potential sites, including an
open house May 20 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Utah State Fair Park.
The Commission plans in August to recommend a new location to Gov.
Gary Herbert and the Legislature. View Attachments
Item pulled.
#7 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING A
POTENTIAL UPCOMING APPLICATION THAT THE UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (UTA)
MAY BE MAKING TO THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THEIR
LATEST ROUND OF TIGER (TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT GENERATING ECONOMIC
RECOVERY) GRANT FUNDING. View Attachments
Item pulled.
#8 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. View Attachments
No discussion was held.
#9. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#10 . 7:25:03 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER,
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL
(ADVICE OF COUNSEL/LITIGATION) . (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to enter into Closed Session to discuss the character, professional
competence, or physical or mental health of an individual (Advice of
Counsel/Litigation) , Utah Code §52-4-205 (1) (a) , Utah Open and Public
Meetings Law. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Mendenhall,
Penfold, LaMalfa, Luke, and Rogers voted aye . Council Members Garrott
and Adams were absent . See File M 15-2 for Sworn Statement .
In Attendance: Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Mendenhall, Luke, and
Penfold.
Absent : Council Members Garrott and Adams .
Others in Attendance: Margaret Plane, Cindy Gust-Jenson, David
Everitt, and Jonathan Pappasideris .
The Closed Session adjourned at 8 : 13 p.m.
The meeting Work Session meeting adjourned at 9 : 04 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 12,
2015 .
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May 19, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at 1 : 00
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Lisa Adams, Erin Mendenhall, Stan
Penfold, James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke, and Kyle LaMalfa.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Lynn Pace, Senior Advisor to the Mayor;
Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy
Analyst; Dan Weist, Public Policy Analyst/Communications Director;
Marina Scott, City Treasurer; Lehua Weaver, Council Senior Policy
Analyst; Bill Haight, Information Management Services Director; Sean
Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Jill Love, Community and Economic
Development Director; Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Community and Economic
Development Deputy Director; Brent Beck, Community and Economic
Development Financial/Budget Analyst; Karen Krieger, Arts Council
Executive Director; Chris Burbank, Police Chief; Krista Dunn, Deputy
Chief of Policy; Gina Chamness, Finance Director; Tamra Turpin, Risk
Assessment Manager; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Alden
Breinholt, Operations Division Director; Greg Davis, Finance and
Accounting Division Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation
Director; and Nicole Smedley, Assistant City Recorder.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 1 : 12 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 1:12:11PM HOLD A DISCUSSION ON THE COUNCIL' S POSITION ON THE
PROPOSED RELOCATION OF THE UTAH STATE PRISON, HOW TO ENGAGE AND INFORM
THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PROPOSAL, AND THE PROPOSAL' S IMPLICATIONS FOR
SALT LAKE CITY. The Prison Relocation Commission plans to hold public
information events about its studies of potential sites, including an
open house May 20 from 4 : 00 p.m. to 9: 00 p.m. at the Utah State Fair
Park. The Commission plans in August to recommend a new location to
Gov. Gary Herbert and the Legislature. View Attachments
Lynn Pace, Dan Weist and Russell Weeks briefed Council with
attachments . Mr. Weeks said the Joint Statement on the Location of the
Utah State Prison was a recap of the points previously adopted February
24, 2015 and from documents released by the Prison Relocation
Commission (PRC) . He said the Statement would be distributed to
appropriate Legislators, The Salt Lake County Council, Salt Lake County
Mayor Ben McAdams, Governor Gary Herbert, The Senate President, and The
Speaker of the House of Representatives . Mr. Pace said the open house
at the State Fairpark would be a panel of technical experts, not
decision makers . He said the event was State sponsored, hosted by the
consultants to the PRC, and would be duplicated in Draper and Tooele .
He said consultants are gathering site specific information about each
of the proposed locations such as soil characteristics, geography,
utilities access, and cost. He said the study would narrow the
relocation options based on the technical data received and then the
PRC would hold a public hearing.
Discussion followed regarding the quick timeframe a decision would
be made, Council being present at press conferences and rally' s,
economic issues, Salt Lake City being the least preferable site, West
Side growth, future development, running the risk of being in the same
position as Draper, and encouraging the public to join the Council at
the State Capitol .
#2 . 1:28:17PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP
TO $25 MILLION IN TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES (TRANS) FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2016. This is an annual process where the City borrows money for
General Fund expenses until the major portion of property taxes is
received, usually in December. View Attachments
Marina Scott briefed Council with attachments . Ms . Scott said the
City issues Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes each year to provide
financial assistance to the City' s General Fund. She said Tax Notes are
a short-term debt until December. She said this item would be on the
agenda for adoption June 2, 2015 .
#3. RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2015-16 ANNUAL BUDGET. The briefings include budget proposals for
departments, separate funds, and other budget related items.
a. 1:30:20PM Information Management Services (IMS) . View Attachments
The Department of Information Management Services provides
technical support for all General Fund services and all Enterprise
Funds in the City. The department is operated as an Internal Service
Fund with divisions including Administration, Software Engineering,
Network/Infrastructure, Technology Consulting, and Multimedia
Services.
Lehua Weaver and Bill Haight briefed Council with
attachments/Power Point Presentation. Mr. Haight said Information
Management Services (IMS) had gone through significant reorganization
in order to reach their goals, which are eliminating redundancies,
improved customer service, and increased innovation. He said
currently, IMS teams are assigned to locations such as Public
Services, City & County Building, Library, and the Justice Court. He
said IMS teams are also assigned to software applications and end user
programs . He said they would like an Innovative Solutions Team to work
with the Administration and Council to devise a list of issues and
work for the best solution using the appropriate level of technology.
He said projects this year were replacement of email system/office 365
and of key infrastructure/servers . He said the average server was four
years old.
Council inquired if the software support team needed more
resources . Mr. Haight said a nationwide survey indicated there should
be 3 . 6 IMS staff for every 100 employees, there are currently 2 . 8 .
Council expressed concern about several departments asking for their
own IMS position in this year' s budget and asked who they would report
to. Mr. Haight said they would report to those departments
individually and would coordinate resources with IMS, not establish
their own IMS departments . Council inquired if IMS would change their
procedures if departments got their own IMS people. Mr. Haight said it
would be very challenging for them and they would have to make
significant changes . He said the foreseeable problems are a
decentralized model of IT, departments splitting off and going in
their own direction, and duplications/redundancies of software and
applications .
Council inquired as to the age of the City webpage (slcgov) . Mr.
Haight said slcgov received a facelift 3-4 years ago. He said they
would open a software development position the first of the year to
seek someone with the skill set to make changes to the website.
Council requested being kept abreast regarding the maintenance of
slcgov and expressed concern regarding regular maintenance being a
budget amendment.
Council inquired as to how it would affect IMS if Fire and Police
added IMS positions . Mr. Haight said it would be complimentary
because right now they interface with several people, and if they had
one specific contact it would help them prioritize their resources for
the departments . Council inquired as to how far behind Salt Lake City
was in IMS . Mr. Haight said the average spent for IMS was $6, 844 per
employee, and the City was currently spending $5, 817 per employee. He
said the goal was to get to 85% . Council inquired as to who makes
final decisions regarding Information Technology. Mr. Haight said IMS
collaborates with the Administration and individual departments to
devise a solution that compiles the best resources, security, and
integration with current systems .
David Everitt addressed the centralization/decentralization of
IMS Staff in other departments . He said some service appointed
employees are doing IMS functions in their departments, and sometimes
IMS blends into communications . He said they were not adding massive
amounts of capacity by the positions they are proposing in CED, Fire,
and Police . He said they are freeing up staff already doing IMS to get
back into their original sworn roles .
Discussion followed regarding SLCTV as an asset; the number of
subscribers being unknown; upgrades; workload increase with additional
meetings/events; and being shared through other avenues such as
YouTube and the City website. Council inquired as to how innovation
was implemented. Mr. Haight said through third party service providers
and then transition into software/end user. Discussion followed
regarding sufficient budgeting for innovation implementation and not
as a budget amendment. Council inquired about competing demands from
departments and how they are prioritized. Mr. Haight said the Systems
Steering Committee should assist with prioritization. Cindy Gust-
Jenson said the steering committee was not effective because every
department advocates for their own projects . She said the departments
with the most resources implement what they need to on their own.
Council inquired if the Police Department Laptops should be paid
for out of the IMS budget. Mr. Haight said they replace notebook
computers every three years . He said this year was an unusual
circumstance because the Police Department purchased the notebooks out
of their own budget three years ago before the change was made from
police having an IMS budget.
Council requested documentation/inventory to capture all equipment,
and compile a schedule for regular updates . Council requested GIS
mapping to contextualize neighborhoods in the coming year as the
Council was making great effort in affordable housing.
b. 2:34:00 PM Community and Economic Development (CED) View Attachments
The Department of Community and Economic Development is a General
Fund department. The Department includes CED Administration, Building
Services, Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) , Transportation,
Planning, Engineering, Economic Development and the Arts Council .
Sean Murphy, Jill Love, Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Robin Hutcheson,
Karen Krieger, and Brent Beck briefed Council with attachments . Ms .
Love reviewed proposals for the FY 2015-16 budget including a new
Business Development Specialist position at the permits counter, a new
Project Coordinator position in Housing and Neighborhood Development,
Enterprise SLC determining direction for new hires, a one-time
increase to address homeless needs, a non-departmental transfer to
Housing and Neighborhood Development for ongoing homeless services,
and an increase for additional resources for outreach to diverse
populations .
Mr. Murphy addressed questions from the budget overview regarding
building services fee process/schedule and how cost was assessed, a
potential new cost study, a onetime grant for the National Development
Council providing assistance to developers in finding tax credits or
various incentives, maintenance taken out of the General Fund, and
additional funding for cost estimation related to specific projects .
Councilmember Adams said she felt the City needed to conduct the
permit and fee cost study. She inquired about the vacancies in
Economic Development . Ms . Love said the vacancies are a Director of
Economic Development and a Small Business Manager. Councilmember
Mendenhall expressed concern regarding legal issues surrounding
parking and requested a future closed meeting. Council inquired if the
number of parking meter complaints were going down due to lack of use .
Ms . Hutchison said parking meter use was rebounding very well and
complaints are dropping. Council inquired about parking revenue
between 6 : 00 p.m. and 8 : 00 p.m. Ms . Hutchison said they would provide
Council with those revenue figures .
Discussion followed regarding adequately tracking parking
complaints, a technical study of available parking, a brand/logo for
available parking, 25, 000 parking stalls located in private lots,
coordination with partners to create additional parking, no resources
for hot rooms in homeless facilities, pilot program being for storage
only in this budget, reaching out to stakeholders who want to invest
in the City, current youth shelter funding through ESG, City
assistance to ESG for new Youth Shelter, exceptional homeless
population outreach by Police Department, moving forward with homeless
outreach using social workers, social service being a County
Collective Impact process, support for Engineering, turnover in
Economic Development, outsourcing, and quality control .
Council inquired about the relationship between the Arts Council
Foundation and the City. Ms . DeLaMare-Schaefer said the Attorney' s
Office was creating a master contract explaining the relationship.
Discussion followed regarding ticket outsourcing for the Twilight
Concert Series, 24 ticks being a sponsor providing an in-kind amount
for services, and SLCPD/private security determining the amount of
security at Twilight . Council inquired if the ticket cost increase at
the door would generate revenue . Ms . Krieger said that it would and
that the budget has been out of balance and they needed the revenue to
balance it out .
c. 4:03:05 PM Police View Attachments
The Police Department is funded by the General Fund, but also
benefits from various federal and state grants.
Jennifer Bruno, Chief Burbank and Krista Dunn briefed Council
with attachments . Chief Burbank said the direction of the Police
Department was to recuperate sworn officer positions with additional
civilian positions to free up sworn officers, and maintain high
staffing levels in homeless outreach. Ms . Bruno reviewed the budget
changes for the year. Council inquired as to why the budget didn' t
include new police officer positions . Chief Burbank said it was a year
long process to train an officer and get them out on their own, and
the additional civilian positions they are requesting are now occupied
by sworn officers . He said once the civilian positions have been
filled, the sworn officers would be moved out on the streets . Chief
Burbank said vehicles, computers and pay increases for existing
officers were already limited. He said the balance was to make sure
the officers they have are working effectively.
Discussion followed regarding reinstating East Side Park Bicycle
Patrol, turnover with Community Intelligent Unit (CIU) Detectives,
length of response times, outstanding homeless services outreach,
transparency during the budgeting process, affordability of processing
rape kits, sex assault crimes/training, use of force
protocol/training, replacement of lap tops in officer' s vehicles,
limited fleet availability, body camera replacement in future budgets,
covering all first time responders with a body camera, community based
policing, police presence averting crime, and current vacancies in the
department . Council requested a recent training effort/summer training
schedule, and how the Police Department balanced needs in high crime
areas (such as Rio Grande) with the needs in the rest of the City.
d. 911 Communications Bureau - Written Briefing View Attachments
The 911 Communications Bureau was created as a part of the FY
2013 budget process, and consolidated Police and Fire Dispatch
personnel into a single department.
Written briefing only.
e. 5:32:37 PM Non-Departmental and Governmental Immunity Funds View
Attachments
The Non-Departmental Fund is one of the City's largest in the
General Fund because it is a place to account for transfers to other
funds, grants and other special revenue funds that do not
programmatically belong to particular City departments. Major fund
transfers, like those from the Capital Improvement Projects Fund and
allocations for the City's Hive Pass Program, appear in the Non-
Departmental Fund. The fund also is used to account for a variety of
disbursements for City purposes and civic organizations that are not
legal entities of the City but whose value lies in public activity and
discourse. The Risk Management Division of the City Attorney's Office
administers the Governmental Immunity Fund, which is the City's self-
insurance fund for liability claims.
Russell Weeks, Gina Chamness, Tamra Turpin, David Everitt, Jill
Love, and Robin Hutchison briefed Council with attachments . Mr. Weeks
said the Sugar House Park Authority requested additional funds to
address inflationary increases and the reconstruction of public
restrooms . Discussion followed regarding the Sugar House Fireworks
being a City sponsored event. Mr. Weeks said there was a potential
$150, 000 for operation of the S-line, $500, 000 for structural safety
programs to help ready residents for an earthquake, a miscellaneous
grant increase of 10 . 3 million dollars, and 2 million as a buffer for
future grants .
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern regarding the amount
funded for the Structural Safety Program; he suggested moving the
funds to the Capital Improvement Programs . Discussion followed
regarding federal grants and matching funds .
Council inquired as to how funding for Mountain Accord would be
used. Discussion followed regarding consulting work, community
engagement, a seat at the table, developing NEPA scope, funding from
Public Utilities water resources budget, protection of the watershed,
and a ground transportation endorsement .
f. 6:12:22 PM Golf View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Rick Graham, Alden Breinholt, and Greg Davis
briefed Council with attachments . Ms . Bruno said the budget proposed
closing WingPointe, a consultant position (including sponsorship and
partner opportunities) , and keeping Glendale open until the outcome of
the General Obligation Bond initiative was known. She said the
proposed Consolidated Fee Schedule has a demand pricing model,
effective January 1, 2016 . She said it increases fees at higher demand
times and lowers them at lower demand times with the only increase
being $2 . 00 at Bonneville and Mountain Dell during high demand time
for eighteen holes . She said the budget was proposing the General Fund
contribute to the Golf Fund for the policy shift for the living wage
proposal until the Golf Fund was more stable . She said the Capital
Improvement Projects (CIP) would be funded with a steady funding
stream. Mr. Breinholt said the budget included lease payments for the
purchase of carts at Bonneville and Mountain Dell . Discussion followed
regarding purchasing carts for Rose Park and Forestdale and those
lease payments starting in 2017, carts being the largest revenue
stream, carts should be replaced every six years, and carts being
eight years old.
Ms . Bruno said the biggest decision for the Council was the long
term solvency of the Golf Fund. She said recognizing the budget
situation; they would continue to monitor it .
Council broke for the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board
interviews and Formal Meeting.
Note : The Work Session meeting resumed following the Formal
Session.
7:43:37PM Councilmember Luke expressed concern that Council was not
aware of what the Energy Savings Company (ESCO) involved at Bonneville
when they approved it in the last budget cycle . He said the amount of
acreage that was not going to be irrigated was unclear. He said they
found out last night that there are some larger, older trees that
might be lost . He said trees were a council priority this year and
they have put a lot of effort protecting trees . He inquired as to what
the administration was doing so that they were not in this position in
the future . Mr. Breinholt said they did not perform an adequate
outreach involving the community that borders the golf course . He said
they have learned to share more detail, maps, etc. Councilmember Adams
inquired as to what the plan was to address the concerns from
residents . Mr. Breinholt said they had held three community meetings,
two at Anderson Library, and one at Sunnyside East Community Council .
He said the area was still maintained, part of the golf course, and
playable area. He said it was just not green grass . Discussion
followed regarding it not being a fire hazard, drip systems, large
root structures, saving mature trees, City still weeds and
fertilizes/herbicides, and well water as an option.
Council inquired as to how public/private partnership was going.
Mr. Breinholt said until they hire a consultant to help them meet
strategic and operational needs they won' t know. He said they would be
hiring consultants with specialties . Discussion followed regarding
asset valuation, operational efficiencies, 2, 000 mobile app
subscribers within two weeks of launch, marketing being critical,
reallocating funding for marketing, and conversion to secondary water
at all courses .
Straw poll: Council support for Administration to bring back a
marketing proposal . All Council members were in favor.
#4 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING A
POTENTIAL UPCOMING APPLICATION THAT THE UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (UTA)
MAY BE MAKING TO THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THEIR
LATEST ROUND OF TIGER (TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT GENERATING ECONOMIC
RECOVERY) GRANT FUNDING. View Attachments
No discussion was held.
#5. 6:24:24 PM INTERVIEW ALI OLIVER AND NICK JACKSON PRIOR TO
CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY
BOARD. (ITEM H1)
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Oliver and Mr. Jackson' s name was
on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#6. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments The
Council may give feedback or staff direction on any item related to
City Council business.
No discussion was held.
#7 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#8 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 27 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 19,
2015 .
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May 26, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 1 : 19
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, and Kyle LaMalfa.
Absent: Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Alden
Breinholt, Operations Division Director; Gina Chamness, Finance
Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Greg Davis, Public
Services Deputy Director; Sean Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Lehua
Weaver, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Russell Weeks, Council Senior
Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Council Community Facilitator; Council
Ben Luedtke, Council Constituent Liaison; Mary Beth Thompson,
Finance/Revenue Audit Manager; Garth Limburg, Financial Analyst; John
Vuyk, Budget Manager; Tim Doubt, Deputy Police Chief; Butch Kucher,
Fleet Management Director; Jill Love, Community & Economic Development
Director; Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Community & Economic Development
Deputy Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Brian Dale,
Deputy Fire Chief; Ryan Mellor, Fire Marshall; and Cindi Mansell, City
Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Hal Johnson, Utah Transit Authority.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 1 : 19 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 1:20:15 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING ABOUT BUDGET AMENDMENT
NO. 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2014-15. Budget amendments happen several
times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets,
including proposed project additions and modifications. This amendment
contains a number of proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2014-15
Budget, including:
• $1 million for City fleet replacement;
• $473, 900 for the Regional Athletic Complex, which will open in
2015. Funds will be used to hire a superintendent and purchase
additional supplies and equipment;
• $380, 000 for Police Department laptop replacement; and other
amendments. (H1) View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Gina Chamness, Lehua Weaver, Margaret Plane, John
Vuyk, Tim Doubt, and Alden Breinholt briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion followed regarding redirected funding for
police laptops, various lighting projects, capital improvement funding
requests, fleet replacement, energy savings, and lighting replacement
due to deterioration (similar to deferred maintenance) . Mr. Breinholt
said the pedestrian lighting project entailed energy savings that were
not included in the previous Energy Savings Company (ESCO) projects .
Councilmember Garrott said there was need to track budget
amendment changes to the General Fund balance . Ms . Bruno discussed the
level of fund balance information included in the report and said fund
balance was increasing. Councilmember LaMalfa requested these types of
proposals be submitted along with Budget and Capital Improvement
funding requests versus during a budget amendment. Discussion followed
regarding staff processing information, with Ms . Bruno stating the
issue could be straw-polled and added to an issue for the end-of-year
fund balance consideration. Ms . Gust-Jenson said action could be
deferred on those items until Council held a CIP discussion or until
the next fiscal year.
Ms . Bruno discussed Council authority relative to Administrative
fees charged to Golf (or any Enterprise Fund) by the General Fund. Ms .
Bruno said Council time spent for golf Fiscal Year FY 15 was $97, 055
(compared to FY 2014 - $10, 000) . She said the Council could choose
from a variety of options to charge hours to the Golf Fund to offset
Administrative fees . The Council discussed removing items from the
proposed budget amendment. Ms . Plane addressed a potential
Administrative/legal issue associated with fee waivers in not
following generally accepted accounting principles . She clarified the
issue was whether or not Council Staff would charge for staff time .
A 2-4 Straw Poll was taken and failed to support removing City &
County Building Pedestrian Lighting from the budget amendment, with
Council Members Garrott and LaMalfa voting "aye", Council Members
Adams, Mendenhall, Rogers, and Luke voting "nay" .
A 4-2 Straw Poll was taken in support of the City Council
charging the Golf Enterprise Fund for Administrative fees with Council
Members Adams, Mendenhall, Luke, and LaMalfa voted "aye", Council
Members Garrott and Rogers voted "nay" .
A 5-1 Straw Poll was taken in support of charging full cost
recovery ($336, 411) to subsidize Administrative fees for staffing
hours relative to the Golf Fund, with Council Members Adams,
Mendenhall, LaMalfa, Rogers, and Luke voting "aye", Councilmember
Garrott voted "nay" .
Discussion followed regarding fleet vehicles and the separation
of police vehicles . Councilmember LaMalfa suggested verifying the
vehicle lists for duplicates/overlap. He said he preferred to consider
a larger appropriation in the General Fund in effort to put Salt Lake
City (SLC) on a path to having a first-class fleet . He suggested
phased replacement versus one-time funding. Mr. Breinholt explained
the Fleet Budget discussion would address this concept . He said in the
meantime, the budget amendment allowed staff to order vehicles and get
them into service quicker.
Councilmember Mendenhall discussed an Enterprise Rental contract
to evaluate fleet usage being undertaken and utilized by the
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and potentially other state
offices and universities . She suggested the City investigate the
potential to lease necessary vehicles and not own them by conducting
this type of study.
A 5-1 Straw Poll was taken in support of keeping the police items
in the budget amendment proposal, with Council Members Adams,
Mendenhall, Luke, Rogers, and Garrott voting "aye" and Councilmember
LaMalfa voting "nay" .
A 4-2 Straw Poll was taken in support of leaving the remainder of
the fleet budget amendment items, with Council Members Adams,
Mendenhall, Rogers, and Luke voting "aye", Council Members Garrott and
LaMalfa voting "nay" .
A 5-1 Straw Poll was taken in support of keeping Police laptop
replacement for new Police recruits as well as current officers
($408, 500 combined) within the budget amendment, with Council Members
Adams, Mendenhall, Rogers, Garrott, and Luke voting "aye",
Councilmember LaMalfa voting "nay" .
Discussion followed regarding requested funding for the Versaterm
Contract . Mr. Vuyk said this was maintenance on an existing contract.
Councilmember LaMalfa inquired as to the necessity when the entire 911
system could be changed. He discussed the law for the entire county to
operate from the same 911 system and ongoing process to facilitate
that change . Mr. Doubt discussed current need as well as
administrative procedures ongoing to evaluate the system proposals and
timing associated.
A 5-1 Straw Poll was taken in support of keeping the E-911
Versaterm Contract in the budget amendment as proposed, with Council
Members Adams, Mendenhall, Rogers, Luke, and LaMalfa voting "aye",
Councilmember Garrott voting "nay" .
#2 . 2:14:19PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 ANNUAL BUDGET. The briefings include budget
proposals for departments, separate funds, and other budget related
items .
a. Public Services View Attachments
The Public Services Department provides many of the direct, day-
to-day services SLC residents and visitors utilize. Public
Services repairs streets, maintains parks and public open spaces,
provides culture, education & recreation activities for youth and
families, removes snow, removes graffiti, trims trees, sweeps
streets, maintains traffic signs and signals, enforces parking
ordinances, maintains the City's buildings among other services.
Rick Graham, Greg Davis, Alden Breinholt, and Sean Murphy briefed
the Council with attachments . Mr. Graham said this fall represents the
first season for the Regional Athletic Center (RAC) operations . He
addressed the request for an additional mobile license plate reader
and other parking upgrades . Councilmember Mendenhall expressed concern
with parking enforcement performing police-like duties and encouraged
balance of parking enforcement versus revenue enhancement.
Councilmember Adams inquired why efforts should be duplicated if
parking citations were able to identify vehicles and alert police.
Councilmember Rogers said the equipment would pay for itself in a few
years with potential revenue.
The Council discussed whether this was the correct type of
revenue to be generating, need to streamline the parking process, how
long license plate reader information was kept in the database, and
whether purchase of handheld enforcement devices could be subsidized
by previous providers . Mr. Graham said the revenue estimate was based
on current collection from the existing license plate reader.
Mr. Graham discussed the new Energy Facility Commissioning Agent
position, Pioneer Park initiative, crossing guard program, service
level objectives, and street maintenance (sidewalk/gutter repairs and
crack/slurry seal) . Inquiry was raised about Pioneer Park funding,
whether one-time money would be part of systematic implementation,
private management of public spaces, potential for matching grant
programs/opportunities, capital improvements to the park without
reliance on SLC, fund leveraging, sponsorship, programming
resources/consultants, and future governance. Councilmember Garrott
requested follow-up information on timing mechanism disconnect
following street maintenance. Mr. Breinholt provided an update on the
work order management software system status . He stated the first
target was Parks District 2 by the end of June, followed by remaining
Park Districts before the end of summer.
Inquiry was raised relative to 7-Peaks/Raging Waters revenue and
parking. Mr. Graham said they did not reach revenue levels that would
require revenue payments . He said the current agreement would lapse in
2017 but there had been interest/ negotiation in extending the
agreement .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he was interested in exploring new
governance review structure or network of supporters for Pioneer Park
but not exploring small items that would not add up to enough program.
Mr. Graham said the intent was to earmark funds for a consultant to
make progress for continual operating issues and programming ideas .
Mr. Murphy further referenced tree maintenance and said the
budget (including CIP) did not result in a full replacement rate . The
Council requested additional tree ratio and partner
engagement/donation information from staff. Mr. Murphy referenced cost
benefit analysis relative to the commissioning agent and said detailed
Full Time Employee (FTE) expectation questions would be a follow-up
item.
A 4-2 Straw Poll was taken in support of new mobile license plate
reader hardware/software upgrades and handhelds as proposed, with
Council Members Adams, Rogers, Luke, and LaMalfa voting "aye", Council
Members Mendenhall and Garrott voting "nay" .
A 4-2 Straw Poll was taken in support of bringing parking back to
further discuss policies after budget, with Council Members Adams,
Garrott, Mendenhall and Luke voting "aye", Council Members Rogers and
LaMalfa voting "nay" . -
A 4-2 Straw Poll was taken in support of exploring solutions and
new public/private governance review structure for Pioneer Park versus
not exploring more small branches that do not add up to enough
program, and along with the potential to earmark funds (amount to be
determined later) for a consultant for consideration and progress
towards operating issues, with Council Members Adams, Garrott,
LaMalfa, and Rogers voting "aye", Council Members Mendenhall and Luke
voting "nay" .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of the Council' s
Urban Forest priority and not have the Administration approach the
Council for funding without providing recommendation on how to
consistently plant more trees than removing.
Discussion followed regarding the need for ongoing tree planting
( (not being a CIP project) , and that it should be funded by expanding
the operating budget . Further discussion followed regarding the
potential to work with Administration to create a sustainable fund/fee
for ongoing maintenance . Councilmember Rogers expressed concern about
funding requested within the budget and the request to add 24 FTE' s,
and how to maintain this type of increase and continue to balance the
budget . Mr. Davis said the decrease in funding would not be attributed
to service-level decrease and might have been a result of staffing
changes .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of restoring/matching
crossing guard funding levels to match the 2013 budget.
A 3-3 Straw Poll was taken and failed to study/investigate
expanding the program to include Junior Highs, and to discuss long-
term solutions for pedestrian safety, with Council Members LaMalfa,
Mendenhall, and Garrott voting "aye", Council Members Rogers, Adams,
and Luke voting "nay" .
A 1-5 Straw Poll was taken and failed to explore an FTE to seek
public/private partnership opportunities or donations citywide, with
Councilmember Garrott voting "aye", Council Members Adams, Mendenhall,
LaMalfa, Luke, and Rogers voting "nay" .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of exploring a
consultant in this budget to seek public/private partnership
opportunities or donations citywide .
A 2-4 Straw Poll was taken and failed to support funding
allocation and direct Staff investigation into a full-time position
(Dog Czar) that would work on dog-related program expansion, with
Council Members Luke and Mendenhall voting "aye", Council Members
Adams, Rogers, Garrott, and LaMalfa voting "nay" .
Further debate followed regarding a new board or focus group to
consider these issues and produce recommendations . It was noted the
Parks & Trails Board was equipped to consider these types of items and
a group should not be produced to only consider one issue . Ms . Gust-
Jenson said early focus group recommendations were not strongly in
favor of a board, but staff sensed the Council might desire quick
action on having dog-off-leash areas implemented quickly into parks on
an area basis . She said in making this a higher priority, a way to do
so would be to provide the position. The Council determined to retain
this item for unresolved issues .
b. 4:07:16 PM Fleet Division
The City's Fleet Management Internal Service Fund provides
vehicles, fuel, and vehicle maintenance and repair services for
all City departments. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Alden Breinholt, Butch Kucher, and Greg Davis
briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion followed regarding
Fleet inventory, funding requests for maintenance and replacement
Fleet Fund budget, fuel usage, and other budget changes . Specific
inquiry was made regarding police vehicles, existing and replacement
numbers . Councilmember LaMalfa inquired as to process/procedure
utilized to determine type/model/make/numbers of equipment . Mr. Kucher
explained the point/use method utilized and associated with age,
condition, value, air quality/reduced air carbon, and need.
Councilmember LaMalfa said he would discourage CIP funding to maintain
the fleet and would encourage a more sustainable General Fund
appropriation.
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of including budget
intent language to explore/study options for
lease/rental/sharing/decreasing cost of light vehicles and equipment.
c. 4:40:38 PM Refuse Fund
The Refuse Fund includes the two enterprise fund budgets for the
City's collections services and the Office of Sustainability. The
budget for collection services funds includes weekly curbside
waste and recycling collections, glass recycling, and the
neighborhood clean-up. The Office of Sustainability budget funds
the City's environmental and sustainability efforts, such as open
space management, outreach, and development of sustainability
projects relating to food policy and energy efficiency. View
Attachments
Item not discussed.
d. 4:41:00 PM Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Overview
Capital improvements involve the construction, purchase or
renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other physical
structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of five or
more years and cost $50, 000 or more. View Attachments
Sean Murphy, Mike Akerlow, Robin Hutcheson, Mary DeLaMare-
Schaefer, David Everitt, and Jill Love briefed the Council with
attachments . Mr. Murphy said 2014 Council Priority projects were
included but there had not been time to include projects determined
for 2015 . He said however, there was some overlap of the priority
projects included. Discussion followed regarding funding sources/
revenues, types of encumbrance, trigger recommendations (new
growth/Mayor' s expenditure recommendation) , ongoing items, and
obligations . Mr. Akerlow clarified the new spreadsheet format, and new
information this year. Discussion followed regarding different boards
that review applications, with Mr. Akerlow stating he would send an
updated log including changes or any funding approved through
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) that might apply. Inquiry was
raised as to whether there was a board (or boards) that have a chance
to look at actual numbers, with Mr. Akerlow stating applicants go
before the Community Development Capital Improvement Projects Board
(CDCIP) . Ms . Hutcheson further stated Transportation projects were
taken before the Transportation Board before submittal to CDCIP.
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern with relying on this CIP
chart when there were constant updates and recommendations throughout
the budget process . Mr. Everitt said it was important that ongoing
conversations included up-to-date data and said staff would keep all
new information coming forward as to available funding.
Councilmember Luke said Items 13 and 62 were the same project and
listed in two different places . Mr. Akerlow said it was not accounted
twice but shown twice as a separate item for impact fees .
Councilmember Mendenhall referenced Item 4 (Tree Projects)
citywide park tree pruning and planting and referenced an earlier
request to fund a position for tree planting and inquired about park
strips . Mr. Murphy said he would work closely with Administration to
determine what was in the General Fund for tree upgrades, tree
maintenance, and meeting Council priorities . He said he understood the
Council' s proposal to request full replacement of removed trees, and
said it took time to determine how various budgets overlapped and/or
complimented. He said he received confirmation that $40, 000 of the
$250, 000 was for tree replacement. He said there were citywide
projects that could be funded including a large number of west side
master plan areas and might provide opportunity for funding that could
be tied closely with priority areas . He encouraged the Council to
request follow-up on specific projects to include that were not within
the log as soon as possible .
Discussion followed regarding the new CED position intended to
implement master plans . Ms . DeLaMare-Schaefer said the Housing and
Neighborhood Development (HAND) position would help coordinate a
number of activities but a plan would take more than one person, and
included the need for a great deal of time to grow and expand.
Councilmember LaMalfa discussed bringing forward a financing plan in
coordination with a master plan. He asked Mr. Murphy to find a place
in the budget to insert financial planning and inquired how long (once
funded) it should take to get a project completed. Ms . Love said that
depended on the project/status, and whether it was a priority. She
said the delay in results was not because they were short-staffed or
not functioning, but involved large collaborative projects that were
touched by many groups .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if it made sense to recapture monies
from CIP projects that were more than four-five years old. Ms . Gust-
Jenson said in many cases it would but there were some cases that were
six or more years old. She said Council could request Staff review and
add columns of information to determine when funding would be
appropriated as part of the CIP priority or reason for delay.
Councilmember LaMalfa discussed the previous Council goal of
moving 9% of the CIP budget to the CIP account for construction of
capital projects . He discussed the need to be disciplined and find
funding to create a fully-funded CIP Program and requested that
action.
e. 4:40:51 PM Human Resources Department-Written Briefing
The Department of Human Resources (HR) is funded by both the
General Fund and Insurance and Risk Management Fund (which
collects and distributes employee premiums and benefits) . The
Department provides numerous services for all City employees. HR
Department programs include: Compensation and Employment
Recruiting; Benefits and Wellness Management; Insurance and Risk
Management; Training and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Regulatory Compliance; Departmental Payroll and Administrators;
Departmental Consultants and Administrative Support; Citizen
Compensation Advisory Committee (CCAC) Administration and the
Civilian Review Board Administration. View Attachments
Written Briefing Only - Updated to regular briefing to be
conducted at a future meeting.
f. Compensation for City Employees-Written Briefing
Personnel and Payroll costs make up 660 of the City's General
Fund budget. View Attachments
Written Briefing Only - no discussion.
g. 4:40:43 PM Insurance and Risk Management
The Insurance and Risk Management Fund accounts for costs
associated with employee health insurance, dental insurance,
disability insurance, life insurance, unemployment compensation,
risk management insurance, and workers compensation. View
Attachments
Item postponed.
h. 5:23:05PM Fire Department - Recreational Fire Regulations Ordinance
- Update and Third Party Inspection Program View Attachments
1 . The Fire Department provides fire and medical services to
residents and visitors.
2. Proposed changes to the City's regulations for recreational
fires and procedures for enforcing the International Fire Code
relating to system inspections.
• Recreational fires. Currently, the City considers fires up
to 8 feet in diameter to be recreational fires. Under the
proposal, the regulations would be changed to mirror the
International Fire Code's, which defines a recreational fire
as those 3 feet by 2 feet or smaller.
• International Fire Code enforcement. This proposal would
allow a third-party system to provide oversight on the
status of suppression, detection and notification of systems
throughout the City. All buildings are required to have fire
systems installed, inspected and deemed operational, but
currently, only the Fire Department can provide inspections
and enforcement.
Jennifer Bruno, Brian Dale, Ryan Mellor, and John Vuyk briefed
the Council with attachments . Ms . Bruno said the annual budget
briefing was being combined with two ordinance adjustments; one
relative to third party inspections to comply with International Fire
Code and the other relating to recreational fire regulations . Deputy
Chief Dale briefly described the proposed ordinance changes which
enabled a third-party vendor to report to the Fire Department.
Councilmember Garrott expressed concern about including the actual fee
amount in the ordinance in the case of future or ongoing requests for
change . Deputy Chief Dale said this process was already ongoing and
the request was to report findings through a third-party vendor. Mr.
Mellor said businesses were required to have inspections available
upon request . He said currently, the biggest issue was fire escape
inspections .
Councilmember Mendenhall said there was the need to be proactive
and have a more transparent and accessible system for business owners
who needed to have their business inspected. Mr. Mellor said the
intent was to start regular communications and include information
relative to specific law changes or updates . Councilmember Mendenhall
requested a written briefing or some type of information be provided
to the Council outlining how the process would occur (who
communication was coming from, what type of communication) .
Deputy Chief Dale addressed the proposed conversion of two sworn
firefighter positions to civilian positions to serve as Technology
Services Manager and Warehouse Technician. He discussed the move from
paper to technology devices and said the Fire Department had to
maintain those themselves without the assistance of Information
Management Services (IMS) dedicated staff (who maintain the back-end
items only) . He said this change would be a great partnership and
would improve the ability to move forward with the mobile devices
currently being used. He further discussed different tiers of
inspection process, squads, safety, Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) , security, number of fire calls, staff
coverage, equipment quality, use of lights and sirens, and other items
to increase efficiencies .
Inquiry was raised as to reduction in fire prevention budget
during a time of increased number of reported fires . Deputy Chief Dale
said Staff would have to research that budget decrease and report
back. He further discussed public messaging, fire reduction
strategies, and awareness campaigns . Further discussion followed
regarding the combined 911 dispatch, with Deputy Chief Dale stating
the cross-training/one-stop shop was a positive step but there was
still a learning curve associated with logistics and improvements to
be made .
#3. 6:07:30PM INTERVIEW BRIAN A. DALE, PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
THIS APPOINTMENT AS THE SALT LAKE CITY FIRE CHIEF. (ITEM H1) View
Attachments
Councilmember Garrott said Mr. Dale' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#4 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2015-16 ANNUAL BUDGET. The briefings include budget proposals for
departments, separate funds, and other budget related items.
a. Finance and Consolidated Fee Schedule View Attachments
I . 7:37:32 PM Finance Department
Legislative Sponsor: Budget Related Item
The Finance Department includes Revenue Auditing, Accounting
Financial Reporting, as well as Business Licensing, the
Purchasing and Contracts Division, Civil Action Unit, and the
Office of the Treasurer. As part of the Finance budget, the
Council may discuss 2015 annual assessments for Special Lighting
District L03 that involve some significant increases for property
owners.
Ben Luedtke, Gina Chamness, Mary Beth Thompson, Jan Aramaki,
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Garth Limburg, and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council
with attachments . Ms . Chamness reviewed departmental goals,
transparency, technology, and staffing efforts . Councilmember Adams
discussed the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline memo and said she fully
supported outsourcing and funding this function. She said she would
further support a similar hotline available to all departments and
citizens under a broader reach.
Ms . Thompson provided an update on new parking software and
projected revenues . Discussion followed on parking fees and whether
those should be raised or lowered to free up or create more use
downtown. Ms . Chamness said Finance could work with Transportation to
make that determination. Ms . Thompson said 44 pay stations had been
eliminated, but block-by-block analysis could be done to determine
areas of highest utilization. She further referenced the "parkslc"
application for increased public service . Councilmember Adams
encouraged a broader outreach to promote this product and stated many
of the pay stations also did not have a contact phone number.
Ms . Gust-Jenson said a consultant had been working with
Administration regarding various Lighting District issues . She said it
could take time and funding remained a large unresolved issue that
went back many years . Ms . Aramaki said there were several districts
that would experience increases due to deferred maintenance . Ms .
Gust-Jenson said this was a complicated issue that required a great
deal of public disclosure . Mr. Limburg said large increases were one-
time and not for 10 years . He referenced the amortization table and
said the Finance Office was prepared to work with Public Utilities to
get the billing out for L03 for this fiscal year for those with an
increase percentage less than 50% . He said only those districts or
properties with extraordinary circumstances would be greatly affected.
Ms . Gust-Jenson said billings would not entail the public input
process the Council had requested. She said there were many charges to
these areas and it was unknown as to whether those were consistent,
yet there was the ongoing need to move forward in the process . Ms .
Chamness said if L03 did not proceed by June 30, the deficit would be
worse by deferring another year. The Council expressed concern
regarding the need to correct the inaccuracies provided to the public
and the lack of transparency over the years . Ms . Weaver said the L03
determination was immediately needed and discussion followed regarding
options at this time .
A 3-3 Straw Poll was conducted and failed for assessments to
remain the same and for Staff to work with Administration on creating
a letter of explanation relative to increased transparency.
A 4-2 Straw Poll was conducted and passed to move forward in the
budget with a percentage change rate not to exceed 33% across the
board with Council Members Adams, Rogers, LaMalfa, and Mendenhall
voted aye, Council Members Luke and Garrott voted nay. (Councilmember
Adams originally voted against this poll but changed her vote to "aye"
enabling Staff to move forward) and including Staff working with
Administration to create a letter of explanation for increased public
transparency.
2. 8:27:22PM Consolidated Fee Schedule View Attachments
Legislative Sponsor: Budget Related Item
The Consolidated Fee Schedule is a list of fees the City charges
to offset administrative service costs and regulatory costs. It
is updated annually as part of the budget process.
Ben Luedtke, Gina Chamness, and Mary Beth Thompson briefed the
Council with attachments . Discussion followed regarding sponsorships,
advertisement and outreach for adopting a crosswalk, with Ms . Thompson
stating the ordinance did not remove pedestrian crosswalks but merely
enacted a program to adopt a sponsorship. Ms . Thompson said she would
have to return to the Council with program specifics . Councilmember
LaMalfa suggested the Council consider an additional golf fee schedule
tier to delegate authority for the golf system to be dynamic about
timing/days for increased charges but would still allow the Council to
retain oversight of the fees . Councilmember Garrott said that would
entail a larger policy discussion that could be considered under
unresolved issues .
b. 8:39:04 PM Unresolved Issues View Attachments
This includes all ideas Council Members have for altering the
proposed budget. It could include restoring funding for a program
that was proposed to be cut, or changing the number of employee
positions a department is allotted. The Council reviews and
discusses these kinds of potential changes during the "unresolved
issue" portion of Council meetings in May and early June before
taking action on the budget.
No discussion - The Council was asked to take and review the list
of unresolved issues for further discussion at a later date.
#5. 8:39:52PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING
A POTENTIAL UPCOMING APPLICATION THAT THE UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (UTA)
MAY BE MAKING TO THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THEIR
LATEST ROUND OF TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT GENERATING ECONOMIC RECOVERY
(TIGER VII) GRANT FUNDING. View Attachments
Russell Weeks, Robin Hutcheson, and Hal Johnson briefed the
Council with attachments . Ms . Hutcheson said the City applied for this
grant in the past and learned critical lessons on the collaborative
process . She said UTA agreed to step forward and apply for the City
and distributed a handout entitled Transportation Potential Funding
Sources Supporting S-Line Improvements & Tiger VII discussion summary
May 2015. Mr. Johnson said UTA built major investments for 2015 and
reviewed a list of those projects . He said those projects utilized all
capital funds and as a result, UTA was limited on capital resources to
take on large projects . He said they were working to eliminate debt
over the next few years and although this was considered a good
investment, UTA was tapped out within the timeframe to provide capital
funds . He discussed future opportunities for additional partnerships .
The Council discussed funding options, who would own the tracks
once installed, track surrounding property ownership, estimated
completion date for the Transit Master Plan, UTA not providing any
funds toward the project, advance notice to business, and overall
timeline . Mr. Weeks said he needed any comments/concerns from the
Council immediately.
#6. 9:23:05PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See file M 15-5 for announcements .
#7 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#8 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 25 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 26,
2015 .
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June 2, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at 1 : 16
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Erin Mendenhall, Charlie
Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Lisa Adams, and Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lynn Pace,
Counsel to the Mayor; Jeff Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director; Debra
Alexander, Human Resource Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation
Director; Jill Love, Community & Economic Development Director; Mary
DeLaMare-Schaeffer, Community & Economic Development Deputy Director;
Gina Chamness, Finance Director; Russell Weeks, Council Policy
Analyst; David Salazar, Human Resource Program Manager; Lehua Weaver,
Council Policy Analyst; John Naser, City Engineer; Melissa Green,
Human Resource Program Manager; Jodi Langford, Human Resource Program
Manager; Greg Davis, Public Services Deputy Director; Vicki Bennett,
Sustainability Environmental Director; Tamra Turpin, Risk Manager;
Debbie Lyons, Sustainability Program Director; Scott Freitag, 911
Dispatch Director; John Baxter, Justice Court Judge; Curtis Preece,
Justice Court Administrator; Valeta Bolton, Court Financial Analyst;
and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Laura Levitt, American Preparatory Academy
Director; Kindergarten Teachers and Classes; Hal Johnson, Utah Transit
Authority
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 1 : 16 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
1:16:06PM Introduction of American Preparatory Academy.
Laura Levitt introduced herself as Director of the West Valley 1
Campus of the American Preparatory Academy. She explained this year (as
part of the curriculum) the Kindergarten class had learned the entire
Gettysburg Address . She said this was quite an accomplishment for any
student let alone at Kindergarten age. She then introduced the
Kindergarten teachers : Mrs . Nuttall; Mrs . Miller; Mrs . Peterson; and
Mrs . Henderson.
The students then recited the entire Gettysburg Address by Abraham
Lincoln. Upon completion, the students received a standing ovation and
thank you from the City Council and audience. Councilmember Rogers
introduced his very own Kindergarten Student.
#1 . 1:22:22 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ABOUT THE 2ND QUARTER
HOUSING REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 , WHICH REFLECTS THE OUTCOMES OF
THE CITY' S HOUSING EFFORTS IN RELATION TO CURRENT HOUSING MARKET
CONDITIONS. Included in the report are targets for the 5000 DOORS
housing initiative. View Attachments
Councilmember LaMalfa commented regarding citywide housing
statistics and the sale of 40 homes last year (in zip code 84104) . He
said the Neighborhood Lift Program sold 24 units in March and 27 in
April . He said this was a huge leap for housing sold in District 2
and notably housing that was capped at a certain income level . He
referenced the report, and said District 2 received the majority of
funds for housing preservation (51% of total housing funds) . He
expressed concern regarding the continuing concentration of poverty in
the same area regardless of the adopted Housing Plan. He said the
solution was a Council goal relative to increased economic
development, reducing crime, increased education, and the continued
focus in the same area. He said a way of stemming negative
consequences was to invest in the West Side Master Plan. He said he
hoped to include a revenue bond to assist with the positive growth of
that community via implementation of that Plan and discussed potential
funding sources for the future.
#2 . 1:22:29 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ON UNRESOLVED ISSUES IN
THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE CITY' S CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 . Capital
improvements involve the construction, purchase or renovation of
buildings, parks, streets or other physical structures. Generally,
projects have a useful life of five or more years and cost $50, 000 or
more. View Attachments
Written Briefing Only.
#3 . 1:26:20 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ON THE PERSONNEL AND
PAYROLL COSTS THAT MAKE UP 66% OF THE CITY' S GENERAL FUND BUDGET.
View Attachments
Written Briefing Only.
#4 . 1:26:31 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A RESOLUTION PREPARED BY
THE UTAH LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS ENCOURAGING THE SALT LAKE COUNTY
COUNCIL TO PLACE A . 25 PERCENT LOCAL OPTION TRANSPORTATION TAX ON THE
2015 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT. Placing it on the ballot would give
residents county-wide the opportunity to determine whether the sales
tax should be enacted. If passed, . 10 percent of the sales tax would
go to Salt Lake City to fund a variety of transportation projects; . 05
percent would go to Salt Lake County for transportation projects; and
. 10 would go to the Utah Transit Authority for bus and rail transit.
If passed, the .25 percent would bring sales tax rates in cities and
unincorporated Salt Lake County to 7. 1 percent. View Attachments
Lynn Pace and Russell Weeks briefed the Council from attachments .
Discussion followed regarding the proposed resolution and increase on
all items dedicated to transportation. Mr. Pace said the Legislative
authorization was not specific as to when the issue would be placed
before the voters; the issue was whether it would be in the fall of
2015 or wait until 2016 . He said there appeared to be strong
Administration/ surrounding community interest in moving forward
sooner than later.
Discussion followed regarding timeline, public engagement or
public entity participation, considering how funding would be used
before being placed on the ballot, and whether or not Salt Lake City
should be speaking to their residents relative to project specificity.
Council consensus was to approve a letter expressing City support
for the funding increase and consider a resolution at the June 16,
2015 meeting.
#5. 1:41:00PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
REGARDING AN UPCOMING APPLICATION THAT THE UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY
(UTA) PLANS TO SUBMIT TO THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN
THE LATEST ROUND OF TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT GENERATING ECONOMIC
RECOVERY (TIGER) GRANT FUNDING. (ITEM Fl) View Attachments
David Everitt, Robin Hutcheson, Russell Weeks, Jill Love, Mary
DeLaMare-Schaeffer, Gina Chamness, John Naser, and Jeff Niermeyer
briefed the Council from attachments . Mr. Weeks outlined the pros and
cons of the TIGER Grant as well as current funding. Ms . Hutcheson
discussed potential for the project along with improvements to 2100
South Highland Drive . Mr. Niermeyer reviewed infrastructure projects
needed to be done in this same area (and in conjunction) , including
water line replacement, repairs, signals, roadway work, and smaller
associated drainage projects . Discussion followed regarding
transportation, parking, and absence of UTA participation. Ms .
Hutcheson said all those involved with the project were looking at
ways to reduce operating costs as much as possible . Councilmember
Mendenhall requested frequent updates from Ms . Hutcheson as to UTA
partnership efforts .
Ms . Hutcheson discussed the public engagement process with those
affected and said staff would consider similar lessons involved with
the North Temple process . Inquiry was raised if the grant funding was
not received, would Staff move forward with replacement of the sewer
and water line. Mr. Niermeyer said ideally, staff would continue
condition assessment of those lines; however, some improvements were
development-driven. Discussion followed regarding potential for a
Special Improvement District, track ownership, and maintenance. Ms .
Hutcheson said there was no agreement in place (only for existing
tracks) and the concept of ownership/maintenance would return with a
multitude of items during the agreement negotiations .
Councilmember Garrott expressed concern that UTA was the main
grant applicant and there appeared to be consensus they would own the
rails . Ms . Hutcheson explained that currently, the City did not have
the capability to maintain the physical rails . Mr. Everitt affirmed
this detail had not been agreed upon and agreements would be put into
place once a funding source was clarified. He said he understood the
Council wanted to maintain options and flexibility in going forward;
he suggested discussion and negotiation during the gap between when
grant awards were announced and disbursed.
Further discussion followed regarding ownership of the rails .
Councilmember Mendenhall said that conversation was needed; however,
the TIGER grant discussion was not the right time . Councilmember
Garrott expressed concern with setting precedent going forward; the
conversation was far more comprehensive as to whether the City wanted
to get into the railway business . Councilmember LaMalfa said this was
a large complicated project and engineer estimates were already not
timely for master plan projects; he inquired how Engineering would be
able to make choices regarding projects to prioritize as a result of
dramatically increased workload or potential effects on Staff. Ms .
DeLaMare-Schaeffer said that was not a fair comparison and management
had the ability to manage and prioritize projects every day.
Ms . Love said Staff had consultant resources already being
utilized for the Parks and Open Space bond on a number of projects and
there was potential to extend services with these firms . She said the
process and juggling priorities would continue to be reviewed
administratively, and that prioritization was influenced by the
Capital Improvement Process (CIP) process .
Mr. Naser discussed Engineering Staff and monthly coordination
meetings with each Department and Division. He said that process
entailed evaluating project needs, confirming maintenance, public
expectation, and funding. He said it would help him to know which
projects were lingering that was not in conceptual design or
construction. Ms . Love said an internal review would be conducted to
identify gaps; however, there were many divisions and agencies
involved in a project throughout its life .
Inquiry was raised regarding the $2 . 5 million set aside and what
happened if the project did not go forward. Ms . Hutcheson said it
would be dedicated to specific CIP projects, but they were allowed to
count as match because they touched the proposed TIGER area
(McClelland Trail/other) . Ms . Gust-Jenson said before a project was
started or funds encumbered, the Council could always go in and
reclaim remaining funds .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he was comfortable with the general
direction to essentially support the grant application on the
condition that no more General Fund money be used to make a match.
Councilmember Garrott said giving away rail ownership and lack of UTA
investment would be deal-breakers for him unless there was a
contingency that should UTA become owners of the rails, there would be
some other exchange of value . Ms . Hutcheson explained UTA would
require permitting for the right-of-way and street access . Ms . Gust-
Jenson said such could be accomplished via Interlocal agreement and if
the City and UTA were not successful, the project could not move
forward.
The Council considered alternative funding mechanisms and
sources . Ms . Chamness said Staff was in the process of preparing the
transmittal to authorize an interlocal agreement between Salt Lake
City and Salt Lake County relative to $3 . 7 million funding details
allocated for Class C roads, highway construction or reconstruction,
or maintenance projects . She said wording could be included as to
what the money would be used for, and could be included within the
budget amendment process . Ms . Gust-Jenson said there was no contingent
motion related to a Special Assessment Area (SAA) because the City
would not have total control . She said there were two instances the
City had unsuccessfully planned or relied upon. She said funding from
the county would technically go into the General Fund, similar to gas
tax funding or new revenue .
#6. RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2015-16 ANNUAL BUDGET. The briefings include budget proposals for
departments, separate funds, and other budget related items. Although
the briefings will focus on the items listed below, any budget related
matter may be discussed, including the budgets and ordinances
associated with all enterprise funds and special funds subject to
adoption by the Salt Lake City Council .
Council Staff Reports on Previously Presented City Department Budgets
a. 3:23:24PM Human Resources Department View Attachments
The Department of Human Resources (HR) is funded by both the
General Fund and Insurance and Risk Management Fund (which
collects and distributes employee premiums and benefits) . The
Department provides numerous services for all City employees. HR
Department programs include: Compensation and Employment
Recruiting; Benefits and Wellness Management; Insurance and Risk
Management; Training and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Regulatory Compliance; Departmental Payroll and Administrators;
Departmental Consultants and Administrative Support; Citizen
Compensation Advisory Committee (CCAC) Administration and the
Civilian Review Board Administration.
Debra Alexander, David Salazar, Melissa Green, Margaret Plane,
and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council with attachments . Ms . Alexander
said there were no changes to the budget . Discussion followed
regarding reduction in consultant expenses realized by net reductions
in pension costs and health insurance; infrequent support consulting
for City agencies that do not fall under the City (Library) ; and base
purpose statements included last year but not this year. Ms . Alexander
discussed measurements, contributions, diversity in terms of
representation, inclusiveness, welcoming process for new employees,
increasing diverse representation at all levels of the organization,
treatment, policies administered or enforced, employee morale to some
extent (department function) , termination or discipline
responsibility, and CCAC recommendations relative to pay.
Inquiry was raised regarding potential pay disparity (between
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (ASCFME)
police officers and the Police Union/Airport Police officers)
including potential for disadvantage in quality staffing at the
Airport . Mr. Salazar explained this issue was raised a couple of years
ago and the feedback received was relative to meaningful differences
in duties . He said it might be time for another review. Inquiry was
raised as to whether it still made sense to have a separate Police
Department at the Airport . Discussion followed regarding the Airport
being an Enterprise Fund with the ability to contract for services .
Inquiry was raised as to Human Resource (HR) training topics,
with Ms . Alexander stating departments could individually approach her
group with specific topics . She said typically, trainings included
organizational health and how to measure success, performance or
effectiveness of training, tools of self-assessment and a trainee
questionnaire regarding culture "fit", important values such as gender
discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation.
Melissa Green provided an overview of the Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) investigation process . Ms . Alexander responded to
Council questions regarding the sequence of events involving former
SLCPD Officer Rick Findlay. She said allegations were sustained in the
report. She said the response of appropriate action varied depending
on conflicts, allegations, number of employees involved, etc. She said
the Chief had the authority to administer discipline and was not in
the HR realm. Concern was expressed as to existing policy that allowed
such flexibility, at what point termination became appropriate, and
how that policy was defined. Ms . Alexander said in this instance, the
timeframe (although not defined in policy) was not customary. She
further addressed various types of disciplinary action.
Ms . Plane said a Closed Session had been requested to answer
questions relative to what was not in the public record, what would be
made available, and to the extent of further questions . Councilmember
Mendenhall suggested an appropriate timeframe for disciplinary
response should be included within policy as a result to specific
behaviors .
b. 4:18:03PM Insurance and Risk Management View Attachments
The Insurance and Risk Management Fund accounts for costs
associated with employee health insurance, dental insurance,
disability insurance, life insurance, unemployment compensation,
risk management insurance, and workers compensation.
Jodi Langford, Jennifer Bruno, Debra Alexander, and Tamra Turpin
briefed the Council from attachments . Ms . Langford provided an
overview of changes as recommended for implementation by the Benefits
Committee, including increase of mental health coverage,
discontinuance of the Summit Care Plan, and removal of retiree health
care coverage . Ms . Turpin responded to insurance for special events in
light of recent ordinance changes . She said recent changes were
successful and acquiring insurance for events had not been an issue .
She further referenced zoo (and other properties) coverage in the
amount of the improvement bond, and $3 . 4 million of art coverage for
replacement or reproduction. Discussion followed regarding Public
Employees Health Plan (PEHP) as a partner in terms of estimating
healthcare costs, child care update or project status, number of
employees on the 501C9 program, and the employee health clinic.
c. 4:48:02 PM Refuse Fund View Attachments
The Refuse Fund includes the two enterprise fund budgets for the
City's collections services and the Office of Sustainability.
The budget for collection services funds includes weekly curbside
waste and recycling collections, glass recycling, and the
neighborhood clean-up. The Office of Sustainability budget funds
the City's environmental and sustainability efforts, such as open
space management, outreach, and development of sustainability
projects relating to food policy and energy efficiency.
Greg Davis, Vicki Bennett, Debbie Lyons, and Lehua Weaver briefed
the Council from attachments . Ms . Bennett said Sustainability had
10, 000 followers on social media. Discussion followed on solar grant,
tailpipe emissions plans, door-to-door outreach process, reduced
recycling proceeds, no fee increases, and continued promotion of
refuse container downsizing. Inquiry was asked about market and sale
of yard waste products, with disappointment being expressed in not
using this as a source of revenue . Ms . Lyons explained there was a
significant amount that was sold; the landfill had a separate budget
and these funds would not go back to Sustainability. She said there
was a significant amount of work/capital overhead involved with yard
waste, but Staff was considering opportunities to outsource the
operation to a private company. Concern was expressed regarding
paying a vendor to provide a valuable product they were not selling.
Ms . Bennett said Staff worked closely and pushed to improve this
process to result in a better product and increased financial outcome .
Discussion followed regarding the addition of food waste and the
multi-family recycling ordinance that would come forward after Council
budget deliberations .
d. 5:11:03 PM Legislative Intents and Interim Study Items
The Council will receive a briefing from Mayor Becker's
Administration regarding the Council 's Legislative Intent
Statements and Interim Study Items for Fiscal Year 2015-16.
Legislative intents are formal requests the Council makes of the
Administration. The briefing will go over the Administration's
responses to Council requests on a variety of topics contained in
a semiannual report, including:
• management of community improvement grants;
• revenues from fines and forfeitures;
• City Cemetery study; and other topics.
Item not held.
e. 5:11:22 PM 911 Communications Bureau View Attachments
The 911 Communications Bureau was created as a part of the FY
2013 budget process, and consolidated Police and Fire Dispatch
personnel into a single department.
Jennifer Bruno and Scott Freitag briefed the Council with
attachments . Mr. Freitag provided an overview on 911 in the State of
Utah, computer dispatch systems, effective collaboration, and how they
were connected within regions throughout the state . He discussed the
term length of dispatchers, and said only . 03% make it to a 35-year
retirement . He said the entry level salary might be adequate, but
first year salary issues result in over 50% turnover. He said the
CCAC Report looked at 2014 numbers, and he was working with HR for
updated reviews . He further discussed the legislatively required
technology initiative which was in the demonstration phase (4
vendors) .
f. 5:28:28PM Justice Courts View Attachments
The Justice Court handles misdemeanor criminal citations, small
claims, traffic citations and traffic school for moving
violations.
Honorable Judge John Baxter, Valeta Bolton, and Curtis Preece
briefed the Council with attachments . Judge Baxter provided an
overview of the Justice Court operating a much reduced paper
environment, scanning with a high degree of success, and low error
rate . He said although initially nervous about the notion of scanning
and shredding, staff was comfortable with the electronic environment .
Inquiry was raised as to whether there was the need for
additional funding for positions or tools . Judge Baxter referenced
three positions funded in last year' s budget and said there was
ability to limit funding for two of those . He said one Judicial Case
Manager was hired to troubleshoot older court cases and this position
had already made progress on formerly dead cases . Discussion followed
regarding staffing with Mr. Preece offering explanation that it was
determined accounts receivables were being sent to the Office of State
Debt Collection and had been very successful . He said therefore,
positions were not needed for that specific purpose . He said there
was need for clerical function to escalate timely service, but not for
collections with monetary penalties as was originally requested.
Discussion followed regarding numbers and statistics tracking the
service of justice for victims of sexual assault and whether the City
lagged behind other areas . Concern was expressed that no request was
made for victim counselors . Judge Baxter said providing services for
victims through the courts was difficult. He said there was obligation
to find a safe place for the victim to come into court and receive
protection. He said for the most part, victim resources came primarily
through the Police Department, City Prosecutor' s Office, or agencies
that had victim advocates .
Further discussion followed regarding jail, changes in procedure
relative to inadequate jail use for small fines and community service
above and beyond jail, etc.
#7 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED FISCAL
YEAR 2015-16 ANNUAL BUDGET. The briefings include budget proposals for
departments, separate funds, and other budget related items. Although
the briefings will focus on the items listed below, any budget related
matter may be discussed, including the budgets and ordinances
associated with all enterprise funds and special funds subject to
adoption by the Salt Lake City Council .
a. 8:40:59 PM Attorney' s Office and Records Management
i . The Office of the Salt Lake City Attorney includes a section
responsible for civil matters and administration, a section
responsible for prosecution of criminal matters and the Office
of the City Recorder. The City Attorney also administers the
Risk Management and Governmental Immunity functions.
ii . This briefing may also include a discussion regarding citywide
document and records management.
Items not held.
b. 8:41:24 PM Unresolved Issues
This includes all ideas Council Members have for altering the
proposed budget. It could include restoring funding for a program
that was proposed to be cut, or changing the number of employee
positions a department is allotted. The Council reviews and
discusses these kinds of potential changes during the "unresolved
issue" portion of Council meetings in May and early June before
taking action on the budget. View Attachments
Lehua Weaver and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion followed regarding revenue items such as the
property tax stabilization proposal . Ms . Bruno said the actual new
growth numbers would be available on June 8, 2015 . Councilmember
Mendenhall referenced the increase of actual property tax collected
from 2013 and 2014 budgets, and said the proposed increase was based
on a two-year trend and could be considered or utilized for future
predictions as well .
1 . A 5-2 Straw Poll was conducted and failed to eliminate the
property tax stabilization effort, with Council Members Adams,
Penfold, Luke, Mendenhall, and LaMalfa voting "nay"; Council Members
Garrott and Rogers voting "aye" .
2 . Discussion followed regarding the current proposal to increase
expired parking meter fines from $15 to $25 . Councilmember Penfold
said if reduced, this could potentially eliminate one tier of the late
fine structure, which could have an increased impact on revenue .
Suggestions were offered for a possible tier modification, increased
time, or some other option/alternative to raise fines . A unanimous
Straw Poll was conducted requesting additional information for
reducing the increase for expired parking meters .
3 . Discussion followed regarding other revenue ideas from the City
Council . Councilmember LaMalfa said he suggested an additional golf
tier as well as cart rental increase . He inquired as to rates at the
new soccer complex, with Ms . Bruno stating she was unsure as to level
of detail but knew that Administration was attempting to make the
facility revenue-neutral . Ms . Gust-Jenson said there had been no
public commitment to require revenue-neutral, and did not want to
represent that impression.
4 . Discussion followed regarding expense changes and taking one-time
savings from positions by authorizing hiring extension to September 1 .
Councilmember Penfold requested additional information and suggested
stretching or increasing the hiring process for one month (to October
1) to increase savings .
Councilmember LaMalfa referenced Item 4 on Legislative Intents
which would capture savings that was budgeted for personnel but not
spent on personnel back to the fund balance as a method of motivating
hiring of the maximum staff level allocated. A 3-4 Straw Poll was
conducted and failed with Council Members Garrott, LaMalfa, and
Mendenhall voting "aye"; Council Members Adams, Penfold, Rogers, and
Luke voting "nay" .
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted to extend one-time savings
from positions by authorizing hiring as of October 1 (an additional
month) .
5 . Discussion followed regarding adding resources to Engineering to
expedite availability of cost information to Council Members . Ms .
Bruno said Administration provided clarification that the cost
estimating part of the cycle was not necessarily the area where delays
occur. She said there were two items - getting information up front
and the life cycle of the CIP process . Ms . Gust-Jenson said if the
Council wanted opportunity to obtain cost estimates up front before
they were included in the CIP process, there was a mechanism to
accomplish it. Councilmember LaMalfa discussed the focus on master
plan implementation and the constraint of knowing how much items cost
for CIP or funding processes . He said currently, availability of cost
estimates, was subject to priorities of Engineering or Community &
Economic Development teams .
The Council discussed wanting additional information.
Councilmember Penfold suggested adding a legislative intent to request
Administration evaluate the process from application through
completion. Ms . Gust-Jenson said that process was underway and Council
Staff were invited to participate . She clarified this item could be
one-time with consulting or ongoing full-time employees .
Councilmember LaMalfa said the projects had to be applied for and he
suggested thinking broadly to seek cost estimates at the time of
Master Plan adoption. Concern was expressed regarding over-estimating
and potential timing of the study.
A 5-2 Straw Poll was conducted and failed regarding adding
resources to Engineering to expedite availability of cost information,
with Council Members Adams, Penfold, Rogers, Luke, and Garrott voting
"nay"; Council Members LaMalfa and Mendenhall voting "aye" .
6 . Discussion followed regarding consideration of asking for studies
relative to the CIP process and building permit process . Ms . Gust-
Jenson discussed process, timing, cost, and staffing considerations,
ordinances, business/application process, etc. She said she believed
these could be funded with already appropriated funds .
There was a unanimous Straw Poll in support of the studies as
requested.
7 . Consideration was given to funding the Housing and Neighborhood
Development (HAND) Project Coordinator contingent on implementation of
specific master plans . Councilmember LaMalfa suggested the item should
read "Adopted Master Plans" only. Concern was expressed relative to
preventing HAND from determining where the position function would be
most beneficial . Ms . Bruno said there could be some plans not adopted
by the Council that could be directed to the position such as 5, 000
Doors; Westside Master Plan; and the Downtown Master Plan.
A 4-3 Straw Poll was conducted and failed for contingent
appropriation funding only for Council Adopted Master Plans with
Council Members Rogers, Luke, Adams, and Penfold voting "nay"; Council
Members Mendenhall, LaMalfa, and Garrott voting "aye" . Clarification
was offered that Council could still vote to fund or not fund that
position.
8 . Ms . Bruno referenced holding off on the Economic Development
position, potentially until the Enterprise SLC report . She said
Administration response included the goal of the proposed FTE to
"shepherd" small business customers through the regulatory process
across multiple City Divisions and Departments such that they could
open their business quickly and seamlessly in SLC. Ms . Gust-Jenson
said the position was an ombudsman versus regulator. The Council
discussed this being a key component for business in SLC, requesting
performance measures, including the Good Landlord Program, or need for
more information.
A 6-1 Straw Poll was conducted in support of holding off on the
Economic Development manager position until October 1, with Council
Members Adams, LaMalfa, Mendenhall, Luke, Penfold, Rogers voting
"aye"; Councilmember Garrott voting "nay" .
9 . Ms . Bruno referenced cost justification study for building permit
fees and said clarification was provided this could be achieved in the
existing budget .
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in support of including this
provision as a Legislative Intent .
10 . A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in support of enhancing
internal Fraud/Waste/Abuse function by adding an outside hotline .
New Item between 42 & 43 . Discussion followed regarding
reconsideration of the scope of the Energy Saving Company (ESCO) that
was approved in September 2014 to address concerns of residents and
concerns for City trees . Councilmember Luke spoke in favor of
consideration to expand the irrigated area at Bonneville by extending
the life of the ESCO. He said this would still move towards the
overall conservation issue .
Inquiry was raised as to urgency, with Councilmember Luke stating
it would be best while the project was currently under construction.
He suggested providing Administration direction to relay to Public
Services . Councilmember LaMalfa said he was concerned because during
golf course negotiations and closures the Council was instructed the
ESCO contract was signed and closed and the Council based decisions on
that information.
Councilmember Luke said he would not have voted for the ESCO had
he known it would not extend to the edge of the course and trees . He
said he was convinced not to allow the turf to die either. He said
perhaps the Council could not undo the ESCO but they could at least
add to the contract, and make this right. He said trees were a
Council priority and the Council to relay how serious they were about
their priorities .
It was stated the ESCO for Rose Park, Glendale, and Bonneville
were a package deal . Councilmember Luke said neighbors around
Bonneville were open to a SAA; he referenced a handout from his
community entitled East Bench Residents Proposal for Bonneville Golf
Course wherein it was recommended to provide for elements of
maintenance for the 13-acre perimeter. He requested a Straw Poll to
provide direction to Administration on renegotiating the ESCO to
include this piece of looking at separate financing.
Councilmember Penfold said he would be in favor to leave the ESCO
as is and requested a proposal for maintenance of the trees around the
perimeter. He said consideration should be given above and beyond the
cost estimate for tree maintenance and requested more information on
the tree component. Discussion followed regarding financing options
and alternatives such as a resident SAA.
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken to request additional
information, including a variety of funding options for potential
projects and maintenance levels which ranged from secondary extension
on the irrigation system to hand watering.
Ms . Bruno said she had numbers for separate financing mechanisms
to extend the irrigation system and watering; the question would be at
what level and whether turf would be maintained as well as trees .
Discussion followed regarding the intention to meet the neighborhood
goal which was stated at the level of turf expectation, keep the turf
root system alive, whether it would be rolled into the ESCO, and would
that mean extension by a number of years to make the savings to help
pay for that. Ms . Bruno said Administration did not have adequate
information to make that determination but it would be forthcoming.
#8 . 9:59:06PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See File M 15-5 for announcements .
#9. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#10 . 6:01:16 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER,
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL
(ADVICE OF COUNSEL/LITIGATION) ; §52-4-205 (1) (d) STRATEGY SESSIONS TO
DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING
ANY FORM OF A WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES, IF PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE
TRANSACTION WOULD : (i) DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF
THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION; OR (ii) PREVENT THE PUBLIC BODY FROM
COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS; AND §78B-1-137
FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED . (CLOSED SESSION HELD
IN ROOM 326)
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
enter into Closed Session to discuss the character, professional
competence, or physical or mental health of an individual (Advice of
Counsel/Litigation) , Utah Code §52-4-205 (1) (a) , Utah Open and Public
Meetings Law; §52-4-205 (1) (d) strategy sessions to discuss the
purchase, exchange, or lease of real property; and §78B-1-137 to
discuss Attorney-Client matters that are privileged. A roll call vote
was taken. Council Members Adams, Garrott, Mendenhall, Penfold,
LaMalfa, Luke, and Rogers voted aye . See File M 15-2 for Sworn
Statement .
In Attendance: Council Members Adams, Garrott, Rogers, LaMalfa,
Mendenhall, Luke, and Penfold.
Others in Attendance: Margaret Plane, Cindy Gust-Jenson, David
Everitt, Gina Chamness, John Vuyk, Mike Akerlow, Katherine Lewis,
Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Neil Lindberg, Mary DeLaMare-Schaeffer,
Nick Tarbet, Deb Alexander, Jonathan Pappasideris, and Cindi Mansell .
The Closed Session adjourned at 7 : 13 p.m.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 10 : 00 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held June 2,
2015 .
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June 9, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at 4 : 10
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Erin
Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Russell Weeks,
Council Senior Policy Analyst; Padma Veeru-Collings, City Prosecutor;
Jill Love, Community and Economic Development Director; Michael
Akerlow, Housing and Economic Development Director; Alden Breinholt,
Operations Division Director; Sean Murphy, Council Public Policy
Analyst; Gina Chamness, Finance Director; Mary Beth Thompson,
Finance/Revenue Audit Manager; Lehua Weaver, Council Senior Public
Policy Analyst; Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Community and Economic
Development Deputy Director; Krista Dunn, Deputy Police Chief; Randi
Hillier, Budget Policy Analyst; Tara Hasenoehrl, Public Services
Customer Service Liaison and Special Projects Coordinator; Karen
Krieger, Arts Council Executive Director; Fred Ross, Deputy Police
Chief; Vicki Bennett, Sustainability/Environment Division Director;
Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Consultant; Cindi Mansell, City Recorder;
and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance:
Councilmember Rogers presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 4:09:46 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 ANNUAL BUDGET. The briefings include budget
proposals for departments, separate funds, and other budget related
items. Although the briefings will focus on the items listed below,
any budget related matter may be discussed, including the budgets and
ordinances associated with all enterprise funds and special funds
subject to adoption by the Salt Lake City Council . (Items Cla-Cls)
g. 4:10:02 PM Attorney's Office. View Attachments
The Office of the Salt Lake City Attorney includes a section
responsible for civil matters and administration, a section
responsible for prosecution of criminal matters and the Office of
the City Recorder. The City Attorney also administers the Risk
Management and Governmental Immunity functions.
Margaret Plane, Cindi Mansell, Padma Veeru-Collings, and Lehua
Weaver briefed the Council with attachments . Comments included drug
offense re-classifications, capacity to handle increased case-load,
on-going evaluation, funding issues relating to drug court/treatment,
domestic violence victim services, in-house counsel/services,
electronic information management, allocation of staff resources to
address record requests, base purpose statements/measurements, annual
litigation report, and additional workload/burden relating to
processing rape cases/kits .
Councilmember Garrott asked Council Members to inform staff of
any questions/concerns before next week.
h. 4:34:10 PM Legislative Intents and Interim Study Items for Fiscal
Year 2015-16 . View Attachments
Legislative intents are formal requests the Council makes of the
Administration. The briefing will go over the Administration's
responses to Council requests on a variety of topics contained in
a semiannual report, including:
• management of community improvement grants;
• revenues from fines and forfeitures;
• City Cemetery study; and
• other topics.
Lehua Weaver, Randi Hillier, Michael Akerlow, Mary Beth Thompson,
and Alden Breinholt briefed the Council with attachments . Mr. Hillier
reviewed the following Intent Statements .
1 . Management of Community Improvement Grants .
Mr. Hillier said the review and final update regarding the
Community Improvement and Outreach Grant Pilot Program (CIOG) would be
transmitted to the Council later in the year with recommendations
regarding program continuation and utilizing a third party for
management . Ms . Weaver said the program had a remaining balance of
$20, 000 which could be made available for neighborhood matching grants
for private lighting. She said a budget appropriation was needed if
Council wanted to allocate additional funding. She said Council could
clarify how the $20, 000 should be handled. Straw Poll: Council support
for Administration to come back to the Council in a budget amendment
with funding proposals . All Council Members were in support .
2 . Revenues from fines and forfeitures .
Mr. Hillier said due to economic changes, it would be difficult
to break out fines and forfeitures as one-time money. He said the
Administration would continue to study different budgeting approaches
to reduce the impact of revenue changes . Councilmember LaMalfa said
Seattle dedicated 100% of its moving violation fines to pedestrian
safety and suggested the City follow their lead. Councilmember Penfold
suggested having Administration explore options to align specific fine
and forfeitures revenue streams with specific expenses rather than
consistently putting that revenue in the General Fund. The Council
expressed interest in exploring options to dedicate funding streams in
specific ways .
Additional discussion was held on obtaining a more detailed
revenue format (multi-layered) , potential to utilize a percentage of
revenue to fund specific programs related to specific revenue sources,
and holding a future policy discussion. Ms . Thompson said
Administration could provide a more detailed breakdown of both
revenues and expenditures related to specific categories such as
traffic, criminal issues, parking, ground transportation, etc. The
Council expressed interest in receiving that information.
Councilmember Penfold said he did not want to modify the current
budget proposal but felt going forward, it would be helpful to have an
understanding of how expenses related directly to each category and
then make a decision whether to have a policy discussion about
restricting a percentage of the revenue to specific programs .
Councilmember Garrott said he thought there was Council interest
in pursuing a policy approach/discussion and asked Ms . Weaver to
schedule a follow-up discussion after the Council received updated
information (existing revenues/expenses only) from the Administration.
3. City Cemetery Study.
Mr. Hillier said staff was working on developing a new master
plan to address a variety of issues indentified in the attachment. He
said the study would include a civic engagement component .
Councilmember Penfold asked for follow-up to ensure the scope of work
included exploring the potential to utilize historic designations as a
potential funding source (non-profit component) and the need to change
current practices to avoid additional burden on the General Fund
(include concept for creative/innovative solutions) .
4 . Living Wage.
Councilmember Penfold expressed interest in defining "living
wage" because that would be an important component of ongoing
discussions (tie "living wage" to some threshold/cost-of-living
indicator that could give the Council a more accurate feeling for what
an actual living wage was) . Council Members felt the Citizen
Compensation Advisory Committee (CCAC) needed to take responsibility
to obtain that information.
5. 1% Operational cuts .
Mr. Hillier said Community and Economic Development (CED)
achieved reductions through vacancy savings . He said the Police
Department achieved reductions through Administrative vacancies held
open which temporarily reduced civilian support in the department as
well as postponing a recruit class for eight weeks .
6. Maintenance of Business districts.
Mr. Hillier said Public Services provided Council staff with
information regarding business district areas, scope-of-services, and
cost estimates for each district except Sugar House . He said
Facilities was currently developing a map and cost estimates for the
Sugar House Business District which would be forwarded to Council
staff when complete . Councilmember Garrott asked Ms . Weaver when/if
staff received information about business district areas . She said she
would check and get back to the Council .
Discussion was held on various types of maintenance issues to be
included in the "scope-of-service" such as chipped paint on park
benches, re-painting light poles, local business funding
participation, etc. Mr. Breinholt said those types of maintenance
issues were typically handled on an as-needed basis mainly due to lack
of resources . Ms . Gust-Jenson said a past Council made a policy
decision to fund the Central Business District (CBD) at a higher
maintenance level and Council could chose to fund other districts the
same way.
Councilmember Penfold expressed interested in exploring more
property owner participation in ongoing improvement district
maintenance . Council Members requested information about what the City
was actually spending in CBD that was considered above and beyond
normal maintenance . They also expressed interest in holding a policy
discussion about the potential to increase other business districts
budgets to the same level as CBD or potentially
reconfiguring/identifying other funding sources . Councilmember Penfold
said the policy discussion needed to include how to maintain areas
where in the City made enhanced or significant investment (such as
North Temple) . He said it would be helpful to have the information in
conjunction with the upcoming renewal of CBD and Sugar House
districts .
i . 5:27:24 PM Unresolved Issues. View Attachments
This includes all ideas Council Members have for altering the
proposed budget. It could include restoring funding for a program
that was proposed to be cut, or changing the number of employee
positions a department is allotted. The Council reviews and
discusses these kinds of potential changes during the "unresolved
issue" portion of Council meetings in May and early June before
taking action on the budget.
Lehua Weaver, Jennifer Bruno, David Everitt, Jill Love and Karen
Krieger briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion was held on
issues related to base property taxes, property tax equalization, new
growth, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) , and judgment levies . Ms .
Bruno explained various scenarios for Council consideration.
Discussion was held on prioritizing issues for Council focus .
Councilmember Garrott asked staff to review existing Council
priorities . Ms . Bruno said the list included impact fees, CIP, West
Salt Lake Master Plan, Urban Forestry, Recreation Bond, and Economic
Development .
Discussion was held on the following items to identify potential
savings :
Item 22 : S line operational funds - recapture excess funds . The
terms of the agreement caps the City's S-line contribution at
$800, 000. If $400, 000 was appropriated this year as proposed in the
Mayor's recommended budget, $1 million would have been appropriated.
Straw Poll: Support to only contribute the required amount ($200, 000
savings) . All Council Members were in favor.
Item 23: Re-consider funding amount for the Structural Safety
Program - $500,000 - Because details of the program have not yet been
finalized, the Council could elect to fund this at a lower amount. The
Council could also consider providing policy direction about how this
funding could be directed (matching funds, revolving fund, etc) . The
Administration invited Council participation in developing this
program. Councilmember Garrott suggested only funding enough to
develop a plan. Ms . Love explained aspects of the proposal . Straw
Poll: Council support to fund the proposal at $250,000 . Council
Members Adams, Rogers, Luke, LaMalfa, and Garrott were opposed.
Council Members Mendenhall and Penfold were in support . Straw Poll:
Council support to fund the proposal at $50,000 . Council Members
Adams, Rogers, Luke, and Garrott were in favor. Council Members
LaMalfa, Mendenhall, and Penfold were opposed. (Re-capture $450,000)
Item 24 : Consider funding 100% of Mountain Accord contribution
with Public Utilities - Currently funding was proposed to be split
$150, 000 (Public Utilities) /$50, 000 (General Fund) . Straw Poll:
Support to have Public Utilities pay the entire amount - ($50, 000 in
savings) . All Council Members were in favor.
Item 25: Reconsider funding for enhanced Ground Transportation
enforcement originally requested by the Council. If the Council has a
new policy direction this funding could be re-appropriated. Alternate
- this funding could be shifted to a secret shopper position for
another City service. Alternate - this funding could be shifted to
hire a consultant to recommend policy directions for regulating Ground
Transportation in Salt Lake City. Councilmember Garrott said it was
important to solve ground transportation/taxi issues in Salt Lake City
(SLC) and suggested allocating funding to hire a consultant . Mr.
Everitt said the Administration was working on a proposal (short &
long-term solutions) that would be presented to the Council shortly.
Councilmember Garrott asked if Administration still recommended
keeping the $50, 000 proposed for the Secret Shopper position. Mr.
Everitt said yes . He said increased enforcement was important.
Discussion was held on hiring a Secret Shopper to investigate the
Building Services department/permit process . Councilmember Garrott
said he thought that would be better accomplished by conducting a full
audit which would include permits, plan review, counter/customer
service, etc.
Straw Polls :
• Support for the budget as proposed by the Administration. Council
Members Adams, Rogers, Luke, and Garrott were opposed. Council
Members LaMalfa, Mendenhall, and Penfold were in favor.
• Support to pull/earmark funding for later consideration. All
Council Members were in favor.
Item 26: Fund pay-station collection vehicle within the Fleet
allocation - Current proposed Fleet Fund transfer is $750, 000 (in
addition to $1 million in proposed funding in Budget Amendment #4) .
The Council could suggest that funding for this vehicle come from
within these appropriations (if approved) . Straw Poll: Support to keep
this in the budget as proposed. All Council Members were in favor,
except Councilmember LaMalfa who was opposed.
Item 27 : $50,000 for Arts Council/twilight concert series (TCS) -
potential contingent appropriation language. Councilmember Garrott
said this was a subsidy for the Twilight Concert Series but the City
did not have access to the Arts Council' s financial records .
Discussion was held with the Administration regarding the Arts
Council' s non-profit status, transparency issues, and records
access/availability. Straw Poll: Support to advance $50, 000
appropriation with attached legislative intent language to include a
request that the Arts Council submit a business plan for TCS, identify
standardized non-profit financials, and make records available to the
general public. All Council Members were in favor.
Discussion was held on addressing revenue issues including
property tax equalization, new growth, judgment levy, CIP, and Capital
Asset Management (CAM) issues . Straw Poll: Support to accept the $4 . 5
million proposed for property tax equalization, adjust for the $1 . 8
million in new growth, and accept judgment levy (take $93, 127
shortfall from savings previously identified/recovered) . All Council
Members were in favor, except Councilmember Garrott who was opposed.
Councilmember Mendenhall suggested having Council Members
identify their top three priorities/categories so staff could work on
them during the break between meetings .
Note : The Work Session meeting resumed following the Formal
Session.
8:00:26 PM Councilmember Rogers said staff e-mailed information
about the prison relocation issue and asked Council Members to review
the information and let staff know if any corrections or additions
were needed.
Ms . Bruno reviewed the list of priorities identified by
individual Council Members during the break. She said (Item 8) adding
police patrol officers received the most votes . She said the next two
were Golf ESCO (Energy Savings Company) (Item 35) and Urban Forestry
(Item 12) . She said the following two were funding for a planning cost
estimator and parking rates for expired meters (Item 1) . She said the
next three were the transfer amount to CIP, Redwood Meadows Park, and
recruiting female firefighters (Item 6) . She said some items were not
titled/numbered on the Unresolved Issues list .
Discussion was held on the following priorities identified by the
Council .
Item 12 : Urban Forestry - Add on-going funding for tree
replacement. The City loses 700-1000 trees per year; between
Sustainability, proposed CIP and the General Fund, the City will be
able to plant approximately 750 trees this year; in order to fund an
extra 250 trees (at an average cost to install of $250) , the Council
could appropriate an additional $62,500; if this funding was added to
the on-going Public Services budget, it would be included in the base
FY 2017 budget as well . Straw Poll: Support to fund additional
$62, 500 . All Council Members were in favor.
Item 6: Fire - Funding for building fire fighter recruiting
program for female athletes - add funding to contract for enhanced
training for Police and Fire Departments on Sexual Harassment (would
be added to the Human Resources Budget) . Councilmember Mendenhall
suggested redlining the recruiting activity and apply funding toward
sexual harassment training (reduce funding from $50, 000 to $25, 000) .
Councilmember Garrott asked staff to make that modification.
Item 8 : Police - Add patrol officers to Police Department (PD)
budget. Discussion included modifying bike patrols to more directly
address resident desires for increased police presence/crime
prevention, addressing homeless issues/long-term services, PD
visibility/trust, identify a funding source to address officer' s
salaries when grant expired, grant only covered 750 of costs,
recruiting class, require social workers to use public transit, social
outreach support in a non-police function, identify gaps before
committing resources, community policing, and grant application
timeline .
Councilmember Mendenhall suggested adding eight additional bike
squad officers (four new & four existing) (four for each side of the
City) ($552, 000 1st year and $332, 000 for ongoing)
Councilmember Penfold suggested adding eight social case workers
specifically within PD to perform work currently being done by sworn
officers (mainly for homeless services in the downtown core) ($740, 000
1st year & $600, 000 ongoing from General Fund)
Councilmember Luke suggested adding 20 new patrol officers (15
officers from the proposed grant) and potential use of CAM funding as
a placeholder in case the grant funding failed. He said intent
language was needed requiring a percentage of new officers to be
assigned to bike squads/patrol . Councilmember Penfold suggested adding
additional intent language to identify specific components (patrol
officers, bike squads, police visibility, community officers, etc)
that could produce results Council wanted. He said he thought the
intent language would help during next year' s budget process so
Council would have better information about evaluation measures and
resource allocation. Councilmember Mendenhall said she wanted to
include an evaluation component about public perception (obtain
community feedback) .
Discussion was held with the Administration on various scenarios
for utilizing new/existing officers, managing case workers, and
identifying potential costs/resources that might be needed such as
vehicles, etc.
Councilmember Garrott said the Council did not have the $2+
million for the proposal and suggested moving on to other priorities .
Discussion was held on other items until 9:02:34 PM when
Councilmember Mendenhall made a proposal on Item 8 (Police) . Straw
Poll: Support to not fund/hire 15 new officers if the City did not
receive federal grant, request Administration move forward with grant
application, hire eight social workers without vehicles, hire four
newly funded officers for bike patrol, and bring two officers (freed-
up in the Mayor' s proposal budget) and two officers (from new
recruitment class) to make eight. She said the $415, 000 needed for her
proposal would come from Fund Balance . She said the remaining
$1, 015, 000 would be taken from new growth. Councilmember LaMalfa asked
if Councilmember Mendenhall would agree to wait until October 1st to
hire the bike patrol . Councilmember Mendenhall said yes .
Discussion was held on potential hire dates . Mr. Bruno said if
hiring officers was delayed until September and hiring case workers
was delayed until October (no vehicles for case workers) , $809, 677
would be needed from ongoing funds and $315, 000 from Fund Balance
(one-time funds) . Straw Poll: Council Members Mendenhall, Adams,
Penfold, and LaMalfa were in favor. Council Members Luke, Rogers, and
Garrott were opposed. Straw Poll: Support to have the Administration
continue pursuing the Federal grant application. A majority of the
Council was in favor.
Item 35: Golf ESCO - Re-consider scope of the ESCO that was
approved in September 2014, to address concerns of residents and
concerns for City Trees - Consider expanding the irrigated area at
Bonneville by 13 acres - Staff prepared new matrix of options for the
Council to consider relating to this topic, that range from
preservation of trees only, to the neighborhood recommendation that
preserves trees and a certain minimal level of turf maintenance.
Discussion included hand water trees, upfront/ongoing costs, effect of
rolling project into ESCO, identify separate financing mechanisms,
comparison between previous and revised ESCO including interest
rate/term, debt service, monitoring costs, number of trees impacted,
and include this in recreation bond. Straw Poll: Support for (new
matrix-Option 2a) (water trees and perimeter turf per resident
recommendation (13 acres) rolled into current ESCO) . Council Members
Luke, Adams, Rogers, and Garrott were in favor. Council Members
Mendenhall, LaMalfa, and Penfold were opposed. Mr. Breinholt said he
wanted the Council to be aware there was a $50, 000 refinance fee and
there were only certain times when the refinance could take place
(June 30 & September 30) .
Discussion was held on Councilmember Penfold requests to re-straw
poll Cost Estimator funding. Councilmember LaMalfa said this position
would help the Council understand potential costs associated with
developing City master plans . Straw Poll: Support to fund $50, 000 (CED
budget) . Council Members Adams, Mendenhall, Garrott, LaMalfa, and
Penfold were in favor. Council Members Luke and Rogers were opposed.
Item 1 : Parking Meters - Consider reducing the increase for
expired parking meters - current proposal increases fine from $15 to
$25 - Staff was working with the Administration on additional options
to consider. Not all options may generate the amount of the original
proposal, in which case the Council may have to find offsetting
expense reductions. Additional discussion was held on earlier
priorities identified by the Council including CIP, Redwood Meadows
Park, and recruiting female firefighters/sexual harassment. Straw
Poll: Support to accept the Mayors parking proposal, move Redwood
Meadows Park to CIP for discussion/decision, fund sexual harassment
training, and move remaining balance ($840, 000) to CIP. Council
Members Mendenhall, Rogers, Penfold, Luke, LaMalfa were in favor.
Council Members Garrott and Adams were opposed.
Councilmember Mendenhall said she thought the Council had a
unanimous vote in favor of the following intent statement "One Council
Member has raised the idea that the Council may want to ask the
Administration to establish by policy appropriate timeframes for
responding to a complaint that is sustained. The Council Member also
raised the idea that the City may want to establish by policy,
parameters for violations of City Policy that rise to the level of
termination" . (Straw Poll 4-3 against) . Some Council Members did not
remember voting on the issue . Ms . Bruno said staff could research the
vote or the Council could take a new straw poll . Councilmember Garrott
said this was a policy issue not a budget issue and the Council would
bring it back for further discussion.
Item 29: Increase funding for SLCTV - Council requested feedback
on whether this could be funded through CIP. Staff said they would
check with Finance . Ms . Bruno said during the break, staff found out
this item would not work under the current CIP policy. She said the
Council could revise the policy or use fund balance . Straw Poll:
Support to fund $200, 000 (funding source to be determined) . Council
Members Adams, Mendenhall, Penfold, Garrott, and Luke were in favor.
Council Members Rogers and LaMalfa were opposed.
Ms . Bruno said at this point the budget was balanced but the
Council could still discuss remaining unresolved issues . Further
discussion was held on the following items .
Item 2 : Consider funding Urban Forestry-related items with
Sustainability Budget: 3 FTEs - $240, 000 - Urban Program Forestry
Enhancement, $160, 000 - One-time Urban Forestry Program Enhancement
Pruning Contract. Note: this would reduce the one-time savings from
hiring delays by $60, 000. Discussion with the Administration included
employee jobs duties, right-of-way tree maintenance, and performance
goals . Straw Poll: Support to leave the $400, 000 as proposed (not
funded from Sustainability) . Council Members Adams, Mendenhall,
Penfold, Garrott, Luke, and LaMalfa were in favor. Councilmember
Rogers was opposed.
Item 5: The Council could schedule a discussion later in the year
to discuss options to enhance resources for independent auditing
(independent of the hotline) . Councilmember Adams explained the
proposal and suggested moving the item to a future budget amendment.
No objections were raised.
Item 7 : Re-appropriate funding from FY 2015 for training. Ms .
Bruno said $38, 000 would drop to fund balance in fiscal year 2015
(housekeeping item) . She said the fund was for sexual assault victim
training. Straw Poll: Support to re-appropriate funding based on it
dropping to Fund Balance (needed to be included in next year' s budget)
All Council Members were in favor.
Item 9: Convert CIU officers to civilian positions. Ms . Bruno
said a related idea could be to add civilian positions to the CIU
function as support staff for consistency. She said Council could do a
legislative intent requesting follow-up information. Councilmember
Penfold suggested a legislative intent because there was also a brief
proposal to look at combining CIU with public relations staff to
address community issues . Straw Poll: Support for intent language
requesting a proposal from the Police Department on combining CIU with
public relations staff to address community issues . All Council
Members were in favor.
Item 10 : Add funding to purchase body cameras for remainder of
Police Department - Assumes funding for 93 cameras at $3,368 per
camera (including storage, warranty, and maintenance) Note: The
department is applying for a grant that may provide an additional 20-
40 cameras. Straw Poll: Support to delay the item to a future budget
amendment. All Council Members were in favor.
Item 11 : Add funding to enhance Citizen access to crime reporting
data - estimate $50, 000 per year (adds modules to existing system) .
Straw Poll: Support for proposal (ongoing expense) . Council Members
Garrott, Luke, Penfold, and Rogers were in favor. Council Members
LaMalfa, Mendenhall, and Adams were opposed. Councilmember LaMalfa
requested information on the number of citizens accessing data per
day.
Item 13: Add funding for crossing guard program to match FY 2013
level - Note: clarified information from Public Services may make this
item not needed. Straw Poll: Support to leave proposal as is provided
service levels did not decrease . All Council Members were in favor.
Item 14 : Add funding for consultant to identify
revenue/donation/naming opportunities throughout the Department/City -
Administration recommends a three phased approach. Straw Poll: Support
for proposal (funding to be added - not in recommended budget) .
Council Members Adams, Mendenhall, Garrott, and Penfold were opposed.
Council Members Luke, Rogers, and LaMalfa were in favor.
Item 15: Add funding for pilot dog off-leash areas (per Council
straw poll during off-leash policy discussion) - One in each Council
district - early morning and evening hours - cost per district
initially estimated at $1, 000 per district plus supplies for a total
recommended amount of $10,500. (funding to be added - not in
recommended budget) (ordinance revisions still needed) Straw Poll:
Support for proposal . All Council Members were in favor.
Item 16: Add funding for staff person to assist Public Services
with dog off-leash programs and issues - discussed by Council and not
supported for the sole purpose of staffing a board - Public Services
has indicated they could not staff a new board without additional
resources - Public Services believes a part-time position (2 days per
week) or an independent contractor could fill this need: monitor dog
parks, review new applications, engage with dog park sponsors, develop
educational material, prepare recommendations, and facilitate bi-
monthly meetings - Public Services acknowledges the Council 's stated
concerns and goals: adding 25 new off leash areas over time,
developing new criteria to designate and manage those areas, building
collaborative relationships and establishing a peer to peer
enforcement program. Funding for dog off leash areas will consider and
work towards these goals. Councilmember Mendenhall expressed concern
about funding the pilot area without any education or outreach. Straw
Poll: Support for proposal ($22, 000 - possible contract or part-time
position) . Council Members Adams, Rogers, Penfold, and LaMalfa were
opposed. Council Members Luke, Garrott, and Mendenhall were in favor.
Item 17 : Add funding for dog off-leash board to consider issues
and make recommendations ($20,000) Councilmember Penfold expressed
concern again that the City' s ordinance needed to be amended. Straw
Poll: Support for proposal . Council Members Adams, Rogers, Penfold,
Garrott, and LaMalfa were opposed. Council Members Luke and Mendenhall
were in favor.
Item 18 : Fund Energy Efficiency FTE through the Sustainability
Fund rather than through the General Fund, or consider not
authorizing. Discussion was held with the Administration. Straw Poll:
Support for the proposal . Council Members Adams, Penfold, Mendenhall,
Garrott, and LaMalfa were in favor. Council Members Luke and Rogers
were opposed.
New Item: Add funding for Downtown Clean team to compensate for
CITY Bank and GE Capital ending their funding. Ms . Bruno said a base
amount of approximately $85, 000 was included in Public Services budget
($14, 000 increase) . Councilmember Penfold he wanted to encourage them
to seek additional funding partners . Straw Poll: Support to add
$14, 000 with legislative intent that the requestors would not come
back with the same request next year (maintain $85, 000 level) . All
Council Members were in favor.
Item 19: Increase CIP funding. Ms . Bruno said the item could be
addressed during the upcoming CIP discussion. No objections were
raised.
Item 20 : Add funding to continue Downtown parks festival ($25,000)
Councilmember LaMalfa suggested reducing the amount to $20, 000 with a
50/50 match. Straw Poll: All Council Members were in favor.
Item 21 : Add funding for 2016 Sugar House fireworks - Consider
legislative intent to ask the Administration to investigate providing
public services at the General Fund's expense (similar to how services
are provided and charged to the General Fund for the Jordan and
Liberty Park firework events) ($15, 000) . Straw Poll: Support for
contingent funding (match last year' s wording) with the intent of
adopting an ordinance moving forward (Administration already received
a request for an ordinance) . All Council Members were in favor.
Item 25: Ground Transportation enforcement. Ms . Bruno said the
savings portion was previously addressed. Discussion was held on
allocating money ($50, 000) for a secret shopper or an audit (include
secret shopper in Request for Proposal (RFP) ) for Building Services .
Straw Poll: Support to allocate $25, 000 . Council Members Garrott,
Luke, Rogers, and Adams were in favor. Council Members Mendenhall,
Penfold, and LaMalfa were opposed.
Item 28 : Funding for Volunteers of America for youth shelter
(infrastructure needs) . Councilmember Penfold said the RDA was looking
at the issue (facility located in RDA area) . He said there was a
funding gap of approximately $500, 000 . Councilmember Adams suggested
tabling the request to allow time for the RDA to explore funding
options and eligibility. Councilmember Garrott said the Council would
continue to follow-up.
Item 30 : Add funding for Raccoon abatement program through
Council of Governments (COG) - Contract coordinated through COG -
actual amount will depend on how many cities participate - so far
Midvale, SLC, and unincorporated areas were interested, alternative
for FY 2016 - fund a contract in while COG issue is worked out.
Council Members expressed interest in addressing the issue during a
future budget opening.
Item 31 : Move funding for IT positions from Police and Fire
Departments to IMS - Note: The Administration will be providing a
response to this idea, clarifying the proposal in the Mayor's
recommended budget, in time for Tuesday's discussion. Straw Poll:
Support for the item as proposed in the budget . Council Members Adams,
Mendenhall, Rogers, Penfold, Garrott, and Luke were in favor.
Councilmember LaMalfa was opposed.
Item 32 : Increase funding for innovations team within IMS. Ms .
Weaver said this was enhanced funding above the regular IMS budget.
Councilmember Garrott asked if anyone wanted to make a pitch for the
enhancement . No Council Members volunteered.
Discussion was held on the following category: Other Fund
Changes, Fee Changes, or Staffing Document Changes. Councilmember
Penfold suggested balancing the category with Fund Balance for
$309, 500 . Straw Poll: All Council Members were in favor.
Item 33: Confirm comfort level with reclassifying former
Administrative Secretary to Assistant PR Director in Police Department
(further information in PD Budget Staff report) , so that position can
be hired prior to July 1 . Ms . Bruno said no budget implication was
associated with this item. Straw Poll: All Council Members were in
favor.
Item 34 : Golf demand-based pricing tiers and Fees . Ms . Bruno said
information was attached to explain the proposal . She said staff
suggested scheduling a more in-depth discussion since implementation
would not take place until January 2016 . She said the proposed budget
included a certain amount of revenue generated from this proposal and
asked if the Council was comfortable adopting an ordinance setting
fees as of January 1, 2016 with the understanding that the Council
could amend the ordinance prior to January, 2016 . Straw Poll: Support
for Ms . Bruno' s suggestion. All Council Members were in favor.
Item 36: Golf Marketing - The Council asked the Administration to
propose ways to fund a more robust marketing effort for the upcoming
fiscal year. Ms . Bruno said the Administration' s proposal was to use
some of the $80, 000 to augment marketing. Straw Poll: Support to
dictate to the Golf Fund that they spend 2% of their overall budget as
recommended by the marketing golf consultant (contingent
appropriation) . Council Members Adams, Mendenhall, Rogers, Garrott,
and Luke were opposed. Council Members Penfold and LaMalfa were in
favor.
Item 37 : Keep Wingpointe Golf Course open. Straw Poll: Support to
keep the course open at airport expense . Councilmember Garrott said
the vote was three to three which failed.
Item 38 : Delegation of authority for other recreation fees -
including group reservation and/or recreation program fees.
Councilmember Garrott asked staff to bracket the item for next week.
Item 39: A Councilmember raised a concern regarding Public
Utilities expenses relating to Google Fiber - Is there Council
interest to pursue the proposed $600, 000 addition relating to Google
fiber using general Public Utilities revenue? Consider structuring
fees for permits to cover this cost if the need is truly specific to
Google. Councilmember Penfold said this was his item and said he
wanted to withdraw it .
Ms . Bruno said staff would clean up legislative intent language
and contingent appropriations for next week' s discussion. She asked
Council Members to let staff know if there were concerns/changes .
#2 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
• Boulder/Denver Transportation Fact-Finding Trip
• Meeting with Council and UTA Transit Academy
• Council/School Board Leadership Meeting
No discussion was held.
#3. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#4 . 6:40:39 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE TO DISCUSS ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE
PRIVILEGED, UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 . (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
enter into Closed Session to discuss Attorney-Client matters that are
privileged, Utah Code §78B-1-137 , Utah Open and Public Meetings Law. A
roll call vote was taken. Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold,
LaMalfa, Rogers, Adams, Luke, and Garrott voted aye . See File M 15-2
for Sworn Statement .
In Attendance: Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Garrott, Mendenhall,
Luke, Adams, and Penfold.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Margaret Plane, Jennifer
Bruno, David Everitt, Neil Lindberg, Nick Tarbet, Jill Love, Lehua
Weaver, Sean Murphy, Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, and Scott Crandall .
The Closed Session adjourned at 7 : 10 p.m.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 11 : 16 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held June 9,
2015 .
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June 16, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at
1 : 20 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Erin Mendenhall, Charlie
Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Lisa Adams, and Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Boyd Ferguson,
Senior City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst;
Greg Davis, Public Services Finance Director; Mary Beth Thompson,
Payroll/Accounting; Jill Love, Community and Economic Development
Director; Mike Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director;
Lehua Weaver, Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; Sean Murphy,
Council Public Policy Analyst; Libby Stockstill, Council Constituent
Liaison/Budget Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Senior Public Policy
Analyst; and Nicole Smedley, Assistant City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Terry Feveryear, Housing Authority Executive
Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Advisor; Philip Bernal, Housing
Authority Board Chair; Palmer DePaulis, Housing Authority Vice Chair;
Siobhan Locke, The Langdon Group; and Lindsey Ferrari, Wilkinson
Ferrari and Company.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 1 : 20 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 1:22:36PM HOLD A DISCUSSION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED
FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 ANNUAL BUDGET. Unresolved issues include all ideas
Council Members have for altering the proposed budget. It could
include restoring funding for a program that was proposed to be cut,
or changing the number of employee positions a department is allotted.
The Council reviews and discusses these kinds of potential changes
during the "unresolved issues" portion of Council meetings in May and
early June before taking action on the budget. Although the briefing
will focus on unresolved items, any budget related matter may be
discussed, including the budgets and ordinances associated with all
enterprise funds and special funds subject to adoption by the Salt
Lake City Council .
View Attachment
Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Greg Davis, and Mary Beth Thompson
briefed Council from attachments . Ms . Bruno said the Redevelopment
Agency (RDA) revenue pass-through could not be excluded from the Fund
Balance calculation this year. She said the RDA pass-through raised
the 10% threshold level, and $1 million needed to be kept in Fund
Balance to remain in good standing with credit agencies .
Council inquired about the change . Ms . Bruno said it was a
ruling/mandate from the State Auditor' s office to recognize RDA tax
increment as both a revenue source and expenditure to the RDA fund.
She said the City' s credit rating would drop if they had anything less
than 10% in Fund Balance .
STRAW POLLS:
Council support for Administration to seek additional funding in
the upcoming Legislative Session to augment the Structural Safety
Program as Council reduced funding to $50, 000 . The motion passed 4-2,
Councilmember Luke was absent for the vote .
Council support to adopt legislative intent for a Sugar House
fireworks cost allocation similar to Liberty/Jordan Parks, including
an enhanced budget above $15,000 for Police and Public Services. The
motion passed 4-2, Council Members Adams, Mendenhall, Rogers, and
Penfold voted in favor. Council Members LaMalfa and Garrott were
opposed. Councilmember Luke was absent for the vote .
Council support to schedule a discussion to consider an ordinance
establishing a timeframe for responding to a Human Resources sustained
complaint and setting parameters for violations of City Policy that
rise to the level of termination. All Council Members present voted in
favor. Councilmember Luke was absent for the vote .
Council support to adopt legislative intent for Administration to
seek parking lot related uses for parking citation revenue. All
Council Members voted in favor. Councilmember Luke was absent for the
vote .
Council support to adopt legislative intent expressing support
for the Downtown Clean Team. All Council Members voted in favor.
Councilmember Luke was absent for the vote .
Council support to adopt legislative intent for Administration to
develop an ordinance that would allow for cancelation of Citywide
fireworks shows depending on air quality measurements. The motion
passed 6-1, Council Members Adams, Mendenhall, Penfold, Garrott, Luke
and LaMalfa voted in favor. Councilmember Rogers was opposed.
Council support adopting legislative intent formalizing Council' s
request for a briefing and expectations from the Arts Council. All
Council Members voted in favor.
Council support adopting legislative intent asking Administration
to provide a report mid-year as to the progress of items
added/enhanced to the FY 2015/2016 Budget by Council. All Council
Members voted in favor.
Council support adopting legislative intent that the $50,000
funded for cost estimations be managed by Community and Economic
Development for projects associated with Master Plans/City Council
projects . Council asked that all proposed 5-year projects in Master
Plans include a cost estimate. All Council Members voted in favor.
1:58:07 PM Ms . Bruno said the next section for review was the
potential contingent appropriations for FY 2015-2016 .
STRAW POLLS:
Council support for a firework ordinance, not a contingency
appropriation. All Council Members voted in favor.
Council support for new funding for Pioneer Park events
contingent upon a report advancing the cause of governance and
alternative financing by the end of FY 2016 budget. The motion passed
6-1, Councilmember Luke was opposed.
Council support to make funding for all new positions in the
Police Department (civilian and sworn) contingent upon the department
using any new or freed-up staffing resources to provide for increased
patrol coverage/bike patrol in neighborhoods. As part of the
contingency, the Department would report back on: a) the average
number of patrol officers assigned to neighborhood patrol during the
previous determined time frame, along with reasons for any significant
fluctuation in numbers; b) other relevant points of data to be
determined by the Council, with input by the Police Department, based
on a single, agreed-upon source of data for each. The motion passed 6-
1, Councilmember LaMalfa was opposed.
Council support for the effectiveness of resources to be
discussed at a later time. All Council Members voted in favor.
Council support making the additional Urban Forestry positions
contingent on staff being assigned to all trees in the urban forest,
including park strips as well as City property, increased education on
property owner role in health/care for park strip trees, reporting on
types of trees being planted (the Council encouraged broad canopy
trees) , and exploring a dedicated source of funding for future years .
All Council Members voted in favor.
2:28:51PM Ms . Bruno reviewed Legislative Intents from the previous
year.
STRAW POLLS:
Council support for Administration to research options for third
party management of the Community Improvement & Outreach Grant.
Councilmember Penfold said he thought Administration felt comfortable
administering the program in-house . Ms . Weaver said it was left in as
an option and they could still choose to do it in-house . All Council
Members voted in favor.
Council Support for Administration to research historic
designation of City cemeteries. All Council Members voted in favor.
Council support for the Citizen' s Compensation Advisory Committee
to include an evaluation of living wage in salary adjustments in
addition to the work done for market comparisons tying a minimum wage
to an economic indicators. All Council Members voted in favor.
Council support to remove 1% Operational Cuts. The motion passed
6-1, Councilmember LaMalfa was opposed.
Council Support to hold a briefing regarding the costs of
services provided for Central Business District maintenance. All
Council Members voted in favor.
2:35:23 PM Ms . Bruno said there were a series of fees in Community
and Economic Development and Public Utilities that were delegated to
the authority of the department director; usually for special events
or youth/family programs . Discussion followed regarding transparency,
cost recovery, some fees being a significant policy decision, all fees
in the Consolidated Fee Schedule being adopted by Council, flexibility
with policy standards, 60-days for Council to review changes,
including guidance and parameters for delegation, Finance Department
having analyzed every department' s fees, airport being allowed to
delegate fees; Public Services delegating fees similar to the airport,
and small events getting priced out in the civic process .
STRAW POLLS:
Council Support to pull the ordinance delegating fees from budget
adoption tonight. The motion passed 4-3, Council Members Mendenhall,
Penfold, Garrott, LaMalfa were in favor. Council Members Luke, Rogers,
and Adams were opposed.
#2 . 3:12:12 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A RECENT STUDY THAT
REVIEWED THE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CITY' S HOUSING
AUTHORITY AND THE COUNTY' S HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE POTENTIAL
BENEFITS OF A MERGER OF THE TWO ENTITIES. View Attachment
Sean Murphy, Mike Akerlow, Terry Feveryear, Philip Bernal, and
Palmer DePaulis briefed the Council from attachments . Mr. Murphy said
the study' s end result was to not merge the City Housing Authority and
the County Housing authority. He said the study suggested merging the
Section 8 Voucher Programs . He said the Housing Authority scheduled a
retreat to discuss the Section 8 Voucher programs for June 29, 2015 .
Councilmember Garrott inquired about decision-making authority. Mr.
Bernal said it would take the County and the City' s Housing Authority
to make the final decision. Mr. DePaulis said the Council was invited
to the retreat to keep informed.
Discussion followed regarding a meeting with the entire Housing
Authority Board, Bonneville Research, Council/Housing and Neighborhood
Development Staff, a regional authority to manage all vouchers for the
City and County, the board creating a 3 to 5-year plan, merging the
two housing authorities was not likely to result in cheaper, more
efficient services, and the voucher merger worth looking into.
Councilmember Mendenhall inquired about the $1 million annual
limit for any one entity. Ms . Feveryear said if the Authorities
combined, they could only apply for $1 million dollars combined.
Councilmember LaMalfa inquired about Housing Authority
guidelines . Discussion followed regarding master plans, Mayor' s
office representation on the Housing Board, all affordable housing
should not be on the Westside, low-income housing being in various
locations across the City, Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
requires the Housing Authority to do a 1 in 5-year plan, Housing
Authority being obligated to work with Housing and Neighborhood
Development (HAND) to produce plan, overall goal to provide affordable
housing, family self-sufficiency programs, education and job training
skills, first time homebuyers program, mixed income housing, RDA
partnership to pick up affordable property on the Eastside, and long-
term lease agreements .
Councilmember Mendenhall asked why the City had more Section 8
Vouchers than the County and the County had were Non-Section 8
Vouchers than the City. Ms . Feveryear said there are Regular Vouchers
and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers . She said the
City had more VASH Vouchers and the County, having more public housing
units, had more Regular Vouchers .
#3. 3 : 46 : 15 PM A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ABOUT ITS
RECENT PUBLIC OUTREACH FOR THE PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE
INITIATIVE. An effort to explore a possible bond on the November
ballot that would fund open space and outdoor recreation needs in the
City. View Attachment
Lehua Weaver, Libby Stockstill, David Everitt, Boyd Ferguson,
Siobhan Locke, and Lindsey Ferrari briefed Council from attachments .
Mr. Everitt said outreach was in response to Council' s request for
future uses of Glendale and Jordan River Golf Courses as well as other
parks and open space needs .
Ms . Locke reviewed the public engagement process including two
stakeholder workshops, eight open houses, Open City Hall survey,
telephone interviews to 400 residents, door-to-door contact in the
refugee community, Rose Park Community Festival, and the Living
Traditions Festival . She said an interpreter was present at each
event .
Ms . Locke said there was strong support for natural open spaces
such as mountain biking, parks, and river sports . She said the public
spoke about what they thought the City needed more of, such as
connectivity and trails, expanded foothill trails, and disk golf. She
said the public was concerned about taking care of what the City
already had, completing trail connections, operations and maintenance
costs over time, safety, and a secondary water investment .
Discussion regarding how secondary water was defined included
ideas about secondary water being river or waste water that did not
need to be treated to the level of culinary water, responsible
management of water supply, proper infrastructure not being in place
for secondary water, and difficulty of secondary water implementation
being site-specific.
Ms . Locke reviewed the results of what types of space/amenities
should replace Glendale Golf Course/Jordan River Par 3 . She said
wetlands/wildlife habitat and disc golf were in the top.
Councilmember Mendenhall asked why the two golf courses had
similar results . Ms . Locke said they were provided the same options at
each event for each golf course . Councilmember Mendenhall said going
forward she requested results based on neighborhood needs keeping in
mind amenities in surrounding areas . Ms . Locke said raw data was
broken up by district.
Ms . Ferrari said the telephone poll was broken up evenly between
districts . She said there was strong support for parks, trails & open
space . She said the public understood the value and wanted the City to
invest and residents were willing to pay for enhancements .
Mr. Everitt said the Administration was compiling a list of
projects that would best meet resident needs/desires . He reviewed
evaluation criteria such as compatibility, livability, feasibility,
and affordability. He said they would continue to receive feedback
from the community through Open City Hall and submit a package to
Council in early July.
Councilmember Luke asked if there was a group that was going to
run a campaign in favor of this . Mr. Everitt said the City could not
engage in advocacy, only education. He said they did not have a clear
linkage to any group that would be an advocate as of yet.
Councilmember LaMalfa said other cities were ahead of Salt Lake
regarding open space and felt it was time to catch up with the rest of
Utah.
#4 . 4:45:06 PM INTERVIEW JUSTIN NEVILLE PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD. (ITEM H1)
Councilmember Garrott said Mr. Neville' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#5. 4:48:19PM INTERVIEW ANNE OLIVER PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER
APPOINTMENT TO THE SALT LAKE CITY & COUNTY BUILDING CONSERVANCY AND
USE COMMITTEE. (ITEM H2)
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Oliver' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#6. 4:50:01 PM INTERVIEW HEATHER WILSON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HER APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (ITEM H3)
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Wilson' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#7 . 4:51:25 PM INTERVIEW ANDRES PAREDES PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (ITEM H4)
Councilmember Garrott said Mr. Paredes' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#8 . 5:00:10PM A BRIEFING ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT WOULD ENACT
TEMPORARY LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR FACILITIES THAT PROVIDE END OF LIFE
CARE AND RESPITE CARE, AS REGULATED IN THE SALT LAKE CITY ZONING
ORDINANCE (Title 21A) (Item F2) View Attachment
Nick Tarbet and Neil Lindberg briefed Council from attachments .
Mr. Tarbet said the ordinance added an End of Life Care and Respite
Care definition to the Assisted Living Facility definition. He said it
excluded Assisted Living Facilities, End of Life Care, and Respite
Facilities from the Eleemosynary Facility definition. He said it would
add a maximum occupancy of twenty-five for Assisted Living Facilities
in the Institutional Zone .
Councilmember Adams inquired about facilities that already had
more than twenty-five residents . Mr. Lindberg said the motion sheet
included language for facilities established prior to June 12, 2015
not being subject to the occupancy limit.
Councilmember LaMalfa asked what an eleemosynary facility was .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said the category was established for facilities like
the Ronald McDonald House where families stayed, not patients . Mr.
Lindberg said the proposed ordinance added an additional condition
(assisted living facility licensing from the State) not prohibit
existing facilities .
#9. 8:15:11PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See File M 15-5 for announcements .
#10 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#11 . 5:05:09 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to enter into Closed Session to discuss Attorney-Client matters that
are privileged pursuant to Utah Code §78B-1-137, and discussion of the
character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an
individual §52-4-205 (1) (a) . A roll call vote was taken. All Council
Members voted in favor, except for Councilmember Garrott who was
absent for the vote .
See File M 15-2 for Sworn Statement.
In Attendance: Council Members Lisa Adams, Erin Mendenhall, Stan
Penfold, James Rogers, Charlie Luke and Kyle LaMalfa.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; Margaret Plane,
City Attorney; Jill Love, Community and Economic Development Director;
Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Community and Economic Development Deputy
Director; Nora Shepard, Planning Director; Paul Nielson, Senior City
Attorney; Sean Murphy, Council Public Policy Analyst; Neil Lindberg,
Legal Council; and Nick Tarbet, Senior Public Policy Analyst.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 5 : 06 p.m.
The Closed Session adjourned at 5 : 40 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held June
16, 2015 .
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June 23, 2015 City/County Dinner
The City Council met with the Salt Lake County Mayor, Council, and
Staff at a Dinner on Tuesday, June 23 2015, at 6 : 08 p.m. at the
Leonardo, 209 East 500 South, Salt Lake City.
In Attendance: Council Members Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Erin Mendenhall .
Excused: Council Members James Rogers, Lisa Adams, and Stan Penfold.
Also In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director;
Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Council
Community Facilitator; Dan Weist, Council Communication Director; Kira
Luke, Council Staff; Libby Stockstill, Constituent Liaison; and Cindi
Mansell, City Recorder.
Salt Lake County Representatives: Ben McAdams, Mayor; Jenny Wilson,
County Council At-Large "A"; Sam Granato, County Council District 4;
Arlyn Bradshaw, County Council District 1; Max Burdick, Council
Council District 6/Vice Chair; and Weston Clark, Leslie Reberg, Adam
Gardiner, and Isaac Higham, County Staff.
6:08:24PM The meeting was called to order at 6 : 08 p.m. View Agenda
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Councilmember Garrott welcomed those present and thanked them for
their time and service . He said the purpose was to discuss topics of
mutual interest, such as Commercial Development Areas (CDAs) ;
Transportation Tax; Recreation Bond Ballot Item; Zoo, Arts, & Parks
(ZAP) update; future Dog off-leash partnership opportunities; and any
other topics .
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS (CDAs)
Councilmember LaMalfa discussed the concept of CDA opportunities
and inquired as to County participation to enhance, expand, and
achieve economic development goals . Discussion followed regarding the
differences between CDA and RDA (Redevelopment Agency) areas, with
Councilmember LaMalfa offering explanation that RDAs took numerous
years to pull together while CDAs could be created within months
without regulatory burden or expense .
Arlyn Bradshaw said the Legislature gave local government this
tool a number of years ago to provide an easier process than RDAs . He
said at this point, the RDA process was rarely undertaken. He said
the County was asked to participate in many of these, and without
statutory benchmarks to meet, the County Council felt like the entire
process had become a free-for-all . He said some areas they had not
felt good about participating in, but felt it was owed to municipal
partners to request expectations up front. Discussion followed
regarding the Glendale area and whether this would be an appropriate
use of the CDA mechanism. Mr. Bradshaw requested County Staff to
provide the draft CDA policy language to the City Council; he said
staff was in the process of adjusting final language . He clarified the
reason the County was developing guidance was to illustrate if there
was desire to request County tax increment the expectations should be
defined.
Councilmember LaMalfa said a simple look at blighted areas would
be beneficial in looking forward to scoping the types of activities
and areas based on the CDA policy guidance . Councilmember Garrott
added there could be future RDA potential and the City would
appreciate having that conversation as well in the future . Mr.
Bradshaw said the County could not continue to operate the County
without new growth and the need existed to be more methodical with
what was approved as well as expected outcomes .
AIR QUALITY
Councilmember Mendenhall said she was impressed with the County
Health Department Air Quality Initiative . Discussion followed
regarding the proposed wood-burning stove ban that failed. Mr.
Bradshaw said there would not be any results until January 2016 at the
earliest and the County wished they could have seen a similar process
happen at the State level . Councilmember Mendenhall discussed the
Council' s efforts and said she felt it would only be effective with a
partnership on a higher level, and there was need to look towards the
County/Health Department to be that mechanism for change .
TRAILS, RECREATION, RECREATION BOND, TRANSIT TAX View Attachments
Councilmember Mendenhall addressed Urban Trails and said the
County was much further along than the City. She said if the
Recreation Bond was placed on the ballot and passed, she wanted to see
the City and County work together towards a corporate investment and
wanted to have a cohesive conversation about this type of
collaboration. She further referenced the Mountain View Corridor, 21st
South interchange, bike trail designs, etc.
Jenny Wilson expressed concern regarding the proposed recreation
bond and said she had concerns about voter support for three bonding
items . Councilmember Garrott said a recent survey indicated that
recreation uses that provided expansion opportunities for residents
(trails expansion or open space) could be beneficial and positively
received by residents . He outlined the need to reinvest the golf
system and potentially transition one or more courses into parks or
open space . He said that effort would require an infusion of cash
which did not exist but could come from the General Obligation Bonding
process . He said Salt Lake City (SLC) hired two consulting firms; one
to facilitate public engagement and another to conduct a
representative phone survey of residents . He said the Council had
received a results presentation from Administration and were awaiting
the recommendations report . The Council would then determine by
August 18, 2015 whether or not to place the bond on the November
ballot.
Ms . Wilson said the County Council had not committed to the
Transportation Tax for 2015 or 2016 . She said there was also the 2016
ZAP projects process; she expressed concern all of these items may
create voter fatigue or intolerance to bond issues . Discussion
followed regarding the best outcome for the County/City, as well as
historical statistics for placement of multiple bond issues on ballots
and subsequent success rate . Ms . Wilson said although the County was
not yet in position to predict the ZAP process, clearly SLC would be
in good position to receive funding for projects . Discussion followed
regarding the potential for voters to chose either/or for recreation
and ZAP and not both.
Councilmember Mendenhall said unfortunately, the City had no
alternative solution to address the operational issues associated with
its golf courses . She said SLC had yet to identify projects and hoped
the survey would generate ideas . Councilmember Luke discussed funds
necessary for maintenance within the Golf Enterprise Fund that had to
be transferred immediately from the General Fund. He said the Council
was not blind to the difficult timing issue, but their hands were tied
as well as there being community interest in upgraded facilities . He
said they were open to alternative solutions . It was suggested the
Council provide necessary numbers to the County for consideration as a
ZAP project .
Mayor McAdams said ZAP presumably delivered something to SLC that
he and his family would use, and he wanted to see more trails . He said
he saw the need for both, but wanted to see transportation focus in
correlation. He discussed the transportation tax and said
determination had yet to be made about whether it would go on the 2015
ballot . He discussed support for this year, and said the SLC Council
resolution in support had been influential . He said voters wanted to
see an ongoing revenue stream to support a project, and the City was
not going to be able to tell voters how they would spend the
recreation bond proceeds over 30 years . He said a mixture of more
roads, road repairs, congestion solutions, active transportation, and
different modes of transportation needed to be addressed and
prioritized for the future .
Discussion followed regarding the transportation tax; with
Russell Weeks stating more than four counties adopted resolutions in
favor of putting it on the ballot this year. He said there was the
sense that if Salt Lake, Weber, Davis, and Utah Counties put it on the
ballot, the League of Cities & Towns Transportation Coalition would
firmly back and actively promote the vote because that accounted for
roughly 800 of the Utah population. Mayor McAdams said the approval
would require six out of nine County Council votes (super majority)
and the County would make a decision at its July 14, 2015 meeting. He
said there was the need to recognize and educate exactly what the
public was voting for.
DOGS OFF-LEASH
Mr. Bradshaw said the County Council requested the Parks
Department look into potential parks/leash opportunities within Salt
Lake County. He said the initial direction was to look at parks that
would allow off-leash opportunities without a pen (designated area) ,
or a broader concept and what that would look like. He said they
explored options such as alternate days, off-leash hours, tag program,
etc. He said the Parks Department presented six County parks that
were geographically dispersed to run a pilot program over the next
year.
Mr. Bradshaw said currently they were working on an
implementation plan to bring before the County Council for direction.
He asked about the City' s perspective and what SLC was considering,
and whether it was wise to do something in tandem. He said there were
two large areas such as Parley' s and Millcreek that allowed dogs off-
leash on odd days and there was intense use in those two areas . He
said the theory was the more locations, the more diversity and
disbursement throughout. He said of the six parks recommended, one
would be every-other day and five would be every day. He said if the
City was considering something similar, implementation at the same
time would be beneficial . Discussion followed regarding consistency
of rules and sharing enforcement. Mr. Bradshaw said determination was
made not to pursue the tag component as the cost could not be
justified for the level of training and effectiveness to be realized.
He said it could also give a false sense of security, so that option
was not considered.
Councilmember Garrott said the Council considered options such as
creating a new board or hiring a full-time employee, and did not
approve either. Mr. Bradshaw said the City and County should have
these conversations together to create consistency. Discussion
followed regarding users not cleaning up after themselves, off-leash
dog work group, dog park ranger, and community policing or community
groups willing to provide education. Other suggestions were constable
enforcement, training to fund quasi-law enforcement, empowering
neighborhood watch groups, and being more directly involved with
Animal Services . Councilmember Luke suggested working directly on
enforcement through Animal Services Deputies to make it easier for
City Administration. Mr. Bradshaw said he would move this discussion
forward.
CULTURAL CORE
Ms . Wilson suggested the City and County work together on a
process for Cultural Core Program annual funding. She said rather than
coming up with individual projects to fund, there was the need to
conduct a modified/updated visioning process . She said the County
could direct and the City could participate; the last time something
similar was done was in 2011 . She said the Cultural Core revenue
stream in 2011 was a community-based process, and a group of
stakeholders was involved, but the City and County should be also.
Councilmember Garrott said this would be a good opportunity, and he
would have Council Staff add this item for discussion at the next
Mayor/Chair/Vice Chair meeting.
HOMELESSNESS
Councilmember Luke addressed the homeless situation and said it
was such a large issue that no one entity could fix it; he said he
thought it would help to have the County and City engaged together.
Discussion followed regarding the different facets and types of issues
involved. Councilmember Mendenhall said there was the lack of
conformity that the City had with the State' s Affordable Housing
Requirements . She said they had simply out-zoned affordable housing,
and that would be a piece of leverage in offering solutions .
Discussion followed regarding types and variety of facilities and
treatments, other facilities in neighboring cities to model such as
the Provo Food and Care Center, or the new Midvale facility.
Mayor McAdams said the County' s homeless process was to evaluate
and define the collective impact process . He said the City, County,
and private sector felt strongly about improving the quality of
services . He said silos of funding resulted in silos of services (such
as providing meals or providing shelter) . He said none of these
services were linked and there were people who could not recognize
services they needed, let alone have the ability to navigate the
system. He said that network was well organized and structured, and
the County would lead the conversation regarding networking services .
He said Mayor Becker' s coalition was looking at sites and location
possibilities and the City had agreed to participate in the services
analysis; he said the County would welcome input .
Councilmember Luke expressed concern as to potential for
disconnect . Mayor McAdams said the collective impact analysis process
results would be coming out in the next few months . Discussion
followed regarding the new Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
guidelines, with Mayor McAdams stating Salt Lake County and United Way
of SLC were front and center and HUD was very interested in the
outcome of this process . He said it was ineffective to spend
$40, 000, 000 on an issue and yet have no end goal . He suggested
performance measures relative to what counted as success . Ms . Wilson
suggested a gap analysis for all service providers as opposed to just
coordination.
Mayor McAdams said there was the need to start at the beginning
of the process instead of the end. He said there needed to be goals
and measures to drive success . He said service providers were
originally skeptical but had unanimously endorsed the common agenda to
move towards metrics . He said those metrics could lead to tough
decisions in the future, but would establish a solid foundation to
build from. He said there was the need to share data among providers
and coming together with the process would ultimately yield gaps in
services or additional solutions . He said there was need for data
tools resulting in quick risk and needs assessments, overlap between
homelessness and criminal justice, goals, gaps, and how to best
leverage the dollar for the biggest return. Max Burdick said the
Sherriff was working on managing certain crimes with citations versus
jail .
OTHER
Ms . Wilson discussed the investment in the Gateway area,
including installation of the planetarium and Children' s Museum. She
said they were now at a different point in time, and there were issues
in this location for both the City and County. She suggested a shared
goal to render this area supercharged.
The group determined there was much more to talk about . Cindy
Gust-Jenson suggested a County Council Staff/City Council Staff
coalition to share information back and forth and said the City would
build that list to share. Salt Lake County determined they would take
the initiative and invite the City Council to another joint discussion
in the future.
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 48 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio
for the entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council/County Mayor & Council Dinner
meeting held June 23, 2015 .
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July 21, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at
2 : 14 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Erin
Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Staff in Attendance: Ralph Becker, Mayor; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive
Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director;
David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Nichol Bourdeaux, Mayor' s
Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Russell Weeks,
Council Policy Analyst; Sean Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Lehua
Weaver, Senior Council Policy Analyst; Libby Stockstill, Council
Liaison; Mike Akerlow, Housing & Neighborhood Development Director;
Lynn Pace, Mayor' s Legal Advisor; Laura Briefer, Public Utilities
Deputy Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Nora Shepard, Planning
Director; Jill Love, Community and Economic Development Director; and
Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Dr. Sammie Dixon, Salt Lake City (SLC) Mosquito
Abatement District
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
2:14:34 PM The meeting was called to order at 2 : 14 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:15:16PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A PROPOSED INTERLOCAL PROGRAM
AND FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR MOUNTAIN ACCORD. An initiative that seeks to
plan the future of the central Wasatch Mountains in relation to the
environment, recreation, transportation and the economy. Under the
proposal, the City would contribute $600, 000 over three years to the
planning effort. The funding would be used to finalize a blueprint, or
plan, for the group's vision for the Central Wasatch Mountains and
implement components of the blueprint.
Mayor Becker, Russell Weeks, and Laura Briefer briefed the
Council with attachments . Mr. Weeks said the purpose this evening was
to determine whether or not to formalize an official resolution
authorizing the Interlocal agreement and funding. Mayor Becker updated
the Council on the agreement and happenings since the May 2015
transmittal . Discussion followed regarding funding contributors,
sequence of spending (i .e . state money first and then local funds) ,
and whether other jurisdictions had adopted a resolution or were
committed to funding. Mayor Becker said the agreement to move forward
was signed by every member of the Executive Committee (including
representatives of all entities as well as private sectors) . He said
land transfers included private to public ownership, along with
creation of a formal designation with specific protections prohibiting
future development, and protection for water and natural resources .
Inquiry was raised relative to transportation affects, with Mayor
Becker stating it would involve only transit alternatives such as
buses or trains and connections between Big and Little Cottonwood
Canyons .
#2 . 2:42:14 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ABOUT
PROGRESS ON A NEW MASTER PLAN FOR THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT. The plan
will guide new development, land use activities and zoning decisions
in the area .
Nora Shepard, Nick Norris, and Jill Love briefed the Council with
attachments . Mr. Norris said this plan involved a tight time frame and
Staff was working to expedite the process . He discussed the desire to
preserve grazing rights, landfill north of Interstate-80 issues,
planning process remediation, desire not to rezone the entire area all
at once, pros/cons with residential development or land uses,
infrastructure, and wildlife habitat and sensitive lands proximity. He
said staff wanted to have a draft available by August for public
input .
Discussion followed regarding timing, with Council Members
LaMalfa and Mendenhall stating they preferred to wait until the
proposed prison relocation site had been officially determined.
Councilmember Rogers said he wanted to be prepared for any scenario
and encouraged acting now. Councilmember Mendenhall said zoning would
not influence nor deter the prison relocation in any way. The Council
debated previous consideration of the Northwest Quadrant Master Plan,
prison relocation timing issues, and having substantial justification
to move forward. Councilmember LaMalfa said development would not
happen without installation of major infrastructure development and
utility costs . Ms . Love said Staff was responding to the Council' s
resolution/direction and felt area residents would appreciate master
plan guidance for future development. Councilmember Rogers said had
the original master plan been approved, the prison would not even be a
discussion at this time .
A 4-2 Straw Poll was taken in favor of the Administration
timeline and project outline proposal, with Council Members Adams,
Rogers, Garrott, and Luke voting in favor; Council Members LaMalfa and
Mendenhall were opposed. Councilmember Penfold was absent for the
vote.
#3. SITE CHALLENGES FOR PROPOSED PRISON RELOCATION - SALT LAKE
CITY SITE.
a. 3:10:12 PM Water & Sewer Utility Issues - The Council will be
briefed about and discuss water and sewer treatment challenges at
the proposed prison relocation site .
Lynn Pace and Laura Briefer briefed the Council with attachments .
Ms . Briefer discussed upgrades that would be necessary in order to
support the proposed prison relocation. She said preliminary
calculations were $46 million including water; however, additional
details were needed to verify cost estimates . Mr. Pace said the Prison
Relocation Commission (PRC) was informed by the consultant that the
Salt Lake City site utility infrastructure estimate was between $31
and $64 million. He said Staff estimates include onsite/offsite
improvements; offsite alone would be $46 million so it was felt those
numbers were low. Inquiry was raised relative to liability to SLC
taxpayers . Mr. Pace said costs would be determined by actual site
location and function. He said SLC made it clear that all costs would
be required to be paid and it had been discussed many times that SLC
would not pay those costs .
Discussion followed regarding potential to accommodate a new
sewer treatment facility at the cost of $300 million to allow for
growth. Mr. Pace said the prison project would not drive that need. He
clarified any new development needed to pay all direct costs related
to their project and capacity issues would be addressed with impact
fees to cover costs . Ms . Gust-Jenson offered clarification that
incremental development or other impact fees from the prison would not
provide adequate funding for a new sewer treatment facility and would
still require a huge investment from City taxpayers .
Mr. Pace said although everyone from SLC was opposed to the
prison relocation in Salt Lake, they recognized the State had the
authority to do what they thought was best. He said due to that,
discussions were taking place regarding issues dealing with what might
happen and not withstanding SLC opposition. He said based on the
anticipated volume the prison would need relative to water and sewer,
that project would require installation of all infrastructure in the
Northwest Quadrant. He said there were already two areas existing at
capacity which would have to be paid to upgrade; he clarified that
same argument did not apply to the sewage treatment plant and overall
capacity would be addressed by all future users in the Northwest
Quadrant. Ms . Briefer said the increased capacity of the lines
themselves would be included as part of the $46 million.
Discussion followed regarding the need to develop greatly
accelerated capacity to support the prison and other development. Mr.
Pace said extending water was based on property taxes and the State
would not share in those costs . Discussion followed regarding
potential costs to SLC taxpayers . Ms . Briefer said she had only
calculated infrastructure; future rates/costs would most likely be
higher. Mr. Pace said there were a lot of tax-exempt water users in
SLC, and there would be broad based ramifications and decisions of
much greater impact than just the prison. Councilmember Garrott
addressed new sources of water due to new patterns of growth, and said
such were committed to within the 5-year plan. Concern was expressed
regarding new growth, capacity, and taxpayer costs to due to impacts
associated with such a large new user.
b. 3:27:50 PM Report from Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District
(SLCMAD)- The Council will be briefed about and discuss mosquito
conditions at the proposed prison relocation site.
Dr. Sammie Dixon briefed the Council with attachments . Dr. Dixon
discussed the mosquito burden associated with the proposed SLC site,
historical comparisons of area traps to those in proximity, and
potential issues with quality of life . He estimated the need to treat
the proposed site area approximately three times weekly, at the
ongoing cost of $160, 000 annually. He said although that was a small
amount when considering other issues, it was 8% of the District' s
budget . He said there were concerns as to payment of those increased
costs and whether those would be paid by State or City taxpayers .
Further discussion followed regarding methods and procedures to treat
mosquitoes . Councilmember Garrott said the SLCMAD would be requesting
a tax increase this year and the Council would address that on a
future agenda.
c. 3:36:20 PM Landfill Issues - The Council will be briefed about
potential environmental challenges posed by the City' s old
landfill, which is near the proposed relocation site .
Lynn Pace discussed timing of the PRC (comprised of seven
Legislators and staff) and their task to take four sites and narrow
that to one to be forwarded to the Governor and entire State
Legislature . He said the Commission anticipated making that decision
by August 1, 2015 but had since extended that for up to two 30-day
periods (or until October 1) if necessary. He said he was not sure how
much development could be done in the Northwest Quadrant without
addressing at least some portion of the 7200 West Landfill . Discussion
followed regarding environmental regulations and potential costs .
#4 . 3:43:48 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE CITY' S CURRENT HOUSING
POLICY AND CONSIDER WHETHER THE POLICY ADEQUATELY REFLECTS ALL OF THE
CITY' S HOUSING GOALS. This will likely be the first in a series of
housing policy discussions to continue through the summer and fall .
Sean Murphy and Mike Akerlow briefed the Council with
attachments . Mr. Murphy said Council Staff hoped to clarify the full
list of Council Member concerns about housing in the City; and
determine whether the City' s current Housing Policy
reflected/encompassed those concerns . Discussion included potential
fact finding, identifying and defining what was market (reasonable or
affordable to SLC) , what were the gaps/needs, who did not have access
to housing, if residents could not locate housing and were leaving the
City, trends or demographics shifts that would concern the City,
whether there was a recent housing assessment needs report, and if
there was need to hire a demographic consultant . Mr. Akerlow said
there was a housing assessment needs study conducted in 2013 that was
currently being updated with new Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
census data. The Council felt it was critical to have the most current
information in order to consider policy directions . Mr. Murphy
suggested defining what the Council believed different terms meant and
how those should be applied.
Councilmember Mendenhall discussed the demolition ordinance
relative to protection of existing affordable housing and
mitigation/affordability not being addressed in a site-specific way.
Councilmember LaMalfa suggested bringing in experts to present data
relative to housing and economics . He said he felt conclusion was
needed about housing income mix to avoid preventing retail economic
development from advancing as part of the housing policy. Further
discussion followed regarding the addition of low-income, affordable,
and market rate housing in a couple of sections throughout Chapter
18 . 64 . 050 within residential demolition provisions, the definition of
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and what that included, considering
defining characteristics or what TOD was with or without various
transportation modes, and how to open funding opportunities for
affordable development.
Inquiry was raised as to whether there was desire to include
guidance relative to homelessness and relocating homeless services,
emergency transitional and supportive housing, and further defining
what those meant to SLC. It was felt transportation service would be
critical with respect to any decision relative to housing density,
establishing targets to grow affordable housing in areas people wanted
to live in, low zoning requirements for parking, impacts of reduced
parking on existing neighborhoods/developments, definition of
neighborhood node, transit and regular vehicle parking,
empowering/incentivizing policy statements (rather than "encourage")
to meet goals, multi-generational affordable housing in all
neighborhoods, and other defining characteristics .
Councilmember Penfold said a better job was needed to figure out
incentive-based (unique and specific) zoning especially in market
developments and suggested gathering more information as to what that
looked like or ideas to incorporate into the plan. Further discussion
followed regarding geographical site replacement, including real
estate parking needs and business nodes with considerations for
transportation, and mixed-income development. Councilmember Mendenhall
said she wanted to see the Transit Master Plan before holding the
transit-oriented development discussion.
Mr. Murphy said the conversation about neighborhoods, density,
and how to measure those was unfolding and would take a good amount of
effort. Councilmember Penfold suggested a study of existing
conditions, updated needs assessment, understanding gaps, and
identifying tools/information to help guide policy discussions . Mr.
Murphy said Staff could outline a revised policy based on comments,
work with Administration to include a zoning analysis or additional
information, and possibly involve experts in the process .
Councilmember Garrott said Staff indicated they had sufficient
direction as to policy adjustments for further discussion. Mr. Murphy
requested communication if there were concerns about inaccuracies or
controversial statements made within the Staff memo. He said he would
track changes and move forward in this regard.
Ms . Gust-Jenson said $30, 000 was available in this year' s budget
for demographic work through the University.
Further discussion followed regarding how low-income housing was
financed, longer-term affordability, whether to continue to tie
affordability to existing financing structures, whether to deal with
long-term or short-term fixes, and value in diversified demographics .
Mr. Akerlow said Staff would have improved demographic information
this fall if Council Staff could wait . Further discussion followed
regarding moving forward now with the expectation that when Council
returned for policy discussion they could determine what percentage of
funding should go to what level of affordability, as well as define
the kind the City desired.
#5. 5:02:16PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ABOUT TWO
OPTIONS FOR A PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL - A $150
MILLION BOND OPTION, OR A $125 MILLION BOND. If approved by voters,
the potential bond would result in a property tax increase for
residents and property owners and would be used to pay for more
outdoor recreational opportunities in the City - including converting
some current open spaces into new uses, adding trail improvements and
connections, and other opportunities. The Administration will present
details of its two proposals, respond to questions from the Council,
and receive Council requests for alternative project information that
could potentially be included in the bond. The Council will vote on
August 18 to determine if the bond will be placed on the November
ballot. (Item H7)
David Everitt, Cindy Gust-Jenson, Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver,
and Libby Stockstill briefed the Council with attachments and a Power
Point presentation. Mr. Everitt said this process had been very
comprehensive and collaborative and included a great deal of public
engagement. He said the proposal and recommendation was based on what
SLC residents said they wanted. He reviewed the need, process,
vision, concepts, projects, benefits, and key takeaways from the
public engagement. He said key takeaways included strong support for
parks, trails, and open space, public understanding of value,
encouraging City investment, and residents willingness to pay for
enhancements . He said bonding was not the only answer for the Golf
Fund but included money for secondary water installation, operational
costs, and addressing challenges .
Inquiry was raised as to capital needs the Golf Fund had no way
of meeting, how much the sale of Glendale Golf Course would help, and
were there elements of the General Obligation Bond to address those
questions . Mr. Everitt explained the sale of Glendale would not come
out of bond proceeds and would be a one-time $2 million infusion into
the Golf Fund. He said the intent was for the backlog of Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) needs to be reduced due to removing courses
and needs, as well as realizing water savings . Discussion followed
regarding specific project proposals, prospect for other funding
sources, impact fees, and where those would be applicable or possibly
leveraged. Mr. Everitt said there were opportunities for applying
park impacts fees to Glendale and perhaps other locations, but there
was specific criteria surrounding growth and meeting demand. He added
a future concession element might be forthcoming.
Councilmember Penfold said network and connectivity appeared key;
he inquired how to assess components of the system and get around. Mr.
Everitt said that was a critical component (referenced to in different
pieces) that included way-finding in a way that branded the
paved/unpaved system. He said identity of the holistic experience was
critical . Suggestions were offered relative to acreage specifics,
community fishing ponds, degree of community outreach, Council
preference of projects/elements they add or remove, and tailoring the
bond amount to a value citizens would accept. Concern was expressed
regarding making this large of a financial decision based on less than
to of what the citizenry wanted.
Councilmember Garrott said the focus this evening was on goals
and broad view as to what the Council wanted to see in the proposal
(whether that be trails, new recreation, restoration of nature, etc. ) .
He inquired whether the Council wanted to move forward with the
proposal at all or wanted to consider shaping some sort of bond
proposal to put on the ballot. Concern was expressed regarding the
hard work that had gone into the project, outreach efforts, concern
with the given timeframe, sense of being rushed, and competing ballot
measures such as the Transportation Tax and the 2016 Zoo, Arts, and
Parks (ZAP) .
Councilmember Luke inquired if consideration was given for not
only operations/maintenance but for necessary improvements,
modifications, or fixes when building something new. Mr. Everitt said
there would be projected budget contingencies set aside for unknown
costs . Councilmember Luke said previous lean budget years required
slashing parks budgets that were never restored. He said his biggest
concern in moving forward was adding $150 million in new projects that
would cost $3 . 3 million for ongoing maintenance on top of previous
cuts . He said there would be benefits to the entire City, but wondered
about senior citizens or people on a fixed income . He said he wanted
to support the bond, but timing and the current proposal made him less
optimistic.
Councilmember Penfold said Parks had been underfunded after
taking a big hit during the recession and their budget was never
restored. He said the nature of the connecting network was exciting
and he fully supported moving forward to craft a proposal for the
November ballot.
Councilmember Mendenhall said SLC voters were very informed and
the City needed to create a good proposal . She said proposals included
a majority of Council priorities from current and past years for
network assets that had been missing. She said the potential for
economic development between the nodes was crucial .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he believed the Administration gave
their best effort given the Council' s direction and guidance and the
result was the people' s proposal . He said 23 master plans were also
reviewed and incorporated in the proposal . He said each of those
master plans also included their own public engagement process . He
said he looked forward to having a new form of recreation in SLC,
network connectivity allowing participation in new areas, and placing
the proposal on the ballot .
Councilmember Rogers said it was difficult to consider funding
new projects and not fund current projects . He expressed concern about
the lack of resources to maintain/operate existing facilities and the
potential result of having to raise property taxes again.
Councilmember Garrott said he would vote not to continue the
process . He said the Council was supportive of the concept to advance
major policy initiatives/priorities and they were interested in trail
creation/connectivity of this bond (including restoration of the
Jordan River corridor) . He said he was concerned about $66 million
going into Glendale and potential to create future liability for
taxpayers . He said he thought the Council should focus on the smallest
actual amount and what proposals were meant to accomplish. He said he
felt the proposal in its current state would fail if put before voters
and suggested a straw poll to determine whether to move forward.
Ms . Weaver said it would be helpful to know which projects
Council Members had interest in because said it would take time to
determine associated costs . Concern was expressed that missing
information relative to impact fees and other funding streams might
help determine what portion to move forward and bond for.
Councilmember Garrott said a larger context would be to consider the
County ZAP tax or other projects involved. He said there were
definitely other funding partners for specific projects and inquired
if the Council wanted County representatives to be present at a future
discussion to possibly assist in prioritization or sanctioning of the
bond amount. Discussion followed regarding which funding partners,
with Ms . Weaver stating projects like the Pratt Trail not having
funding, the Jordan River Commission would be similar with a lack of
funding sources, and the County (albeit a partner) would be involved
with the ZAP process where funding was up in the air and they might
not be in position to commit to the City in terms of participation.
She said Staff considered having Salt Lake County attend to discuss
projects in their master plan process, and potential to team up with
their funding cycle and matching up with those projects/partners .
Councilmember Luke said he felt that should not be part of this
particular process .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said there had already been huge amounts of
public input on a multitude of projects, and suggested connecting with
the usual partners who could help with getting the word out about the
Council discussion. She said until more was known about the projects
in which the Council was most interested, it would be difficult to
determine whom to inform or involve . She added Staff had been working
with Administration and Bond Counsel relative to potential for
inclusion of deferred maintenance items .
Discussion followed on the impact fee balance, with Ms . Bruno
stating there was approximately $2 million. She said those funds had
to be spent on projects that were in the plan when funds were
collected (projects on the current CIP tenure plan) . She said perhaps
additional projects could be added that would be growth eligible
during the next round of 10-year CIP. She said she needed to obtain
clarification on the law.
Councilmember Luke said the Council would not just be identifying
projects but looking at the 10-year CIP plan and identifying those
which legally qualified for use of impact fees and which of those
would qualify for the bond. He suggested Staff verify the Golf
Enterprise Fund and roughly $27 million in deferred maintenance and
consider which of those projects would qualify for impact fees and
which would qualify for bonds . He said that information would be
helpful for the Council to have
A 6-1 Straw Poll was taken in favor of moving forward with the
discussion and effort to put something on the bond, with Council
Members Adams, Mendenhall, Rogers, Penfold, LaMalfa, and Luke voting
in favor; Councilmember Garrott was opposed.
A 3-4 Straw Poll was taken and failed to move forward with the
complete list of projects and bond request for $150 million, with
Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold and LaMalfa voting in favor;
Council Members Garrott, Adams, Rogers and Luke were opposed.
A 2-5 Straw Poll was taken and failed to move forward with a
reduced project list and bond request for $125 million, with Council
Members Mendenhall and Penfold voting in favor; Council Members Adams,
Rogers, Luke, LaMalfa, and Garrott were opposed.
#6. RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD AMEND
REGULATIONS FOR TWO RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO
PETITION NO. PLNPCM2014-000127 . The proposed changes would remove
qualifying provisions for residential density, adjust required
setbacks and lot standards, add design requirements and allow
projecting signs in the R-MU-35 and R-MU-45 districts . Related
provisions of Title 21A- Zoning may also be amended as part of this
petition (Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker) (Item H2)
Item postponed
#7 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A NUMBER OF ZONING AMENDMENTS AS PART
OF THE WESTSIDE MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS, A PRIORITY OF THE
COUNCIL' S THIS YEAR. These amendments are designed to better foster
neighborhood business zones on the west side, a need identified in the
planning process.
a. Rezone - 700 South 900 West Neighborhood Node
Legislative Sponsor: Council Member Kyle LaMalfa
900 West 700 South - zoning map amendment for three properties at the
Northwest corner to rezone them from RMF-35-Moderate Density Multi-
family Residential to CN-Neighborhood Commercial . (Item H3)
b. Rezone - 400 South 900 West Community Node
Legislative Sponsor: Council Member Kyle LaMalfa
400 South 900 West - zoning map amendment for 24 properties on or near
the intersection to rezone them from RMF-35-Moderate Density Multi-
family Residential and CN-Neighborhood Commercial to R-MU-35-
Residential/Mixed Use. (Item H4)
c. Rezone - 400 South Concord Street Neighborhood Node
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required - Petition from Mayor Becker
400 South Concord Street (1240 West) - zoning map amendment to rezone
properties from R-1/5000-Single Family Residential to CN-Neighborhood
Commercial and R-MU-35-Residential/Mixed Use. (Item H5)
d. Rezone - Indiana Avenue Neighborhood Node
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required - Petition from Mayor Becker
Indiana Avenue (850 South) between Navajo Street (1365 West) and
Pueblo Street (1440 West) - zoning map amendment on the north side of
Indiana Avenue to rezone the properties from CN-Neighborhood
Commercial to R-MU-35-Residential/Mixed Use. (Item H6)
Items postponed
#8 . 6:28:01 PM INTERVIEW SANDRA WALSH AND BRANDON MYERS PRIOR TO
CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENTS TO THE POLICE CIVILIAN REVIEW
BOARD. (ITEM H10)
Councilmember Garrott said the applicants names were on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#9. 6:33:21PM INTERVIEW NICHOL BOURDEAUX PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HER APPOINTMENT TO THE UTAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD.
(ITEM H11)
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Bourdeaux' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#10 . 7:43:44PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business, including but not limited to:
• Scheduling Items
• Funding for Parliament of the World Religions conference
• Small Neighborhood Business Text Amendment.
See File M 15-5 for Announcements .
#11 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#12 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 35 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as other
items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or video for
entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held July
21, 2015 .
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July 28, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, July 28, 2015, at
2 : 12 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Erin
Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lehua Weaver,
Council Senior Policy Analyst; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation
Director; Libby Stockstill, Council Constituent Liaison/Budget
Analyst; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Nick Tarbet, Council
Senior Policy Analyst; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; John Anderson,
Principal Planner; Scott Fisher, Assistant City Prosecutor; and Scott
Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Ryan Bjerke, Bond Counsel/Chapman and Cutler.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 12 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:12:08 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ABOUT A RECENTLY
COMPLETED ANALYSIS OF THE CITY' S TRANSIT SYSTEM - THE FIRST MAJOR
MILESTONE IN DEVELOPING A TRANSIT MASTER PLAN (TMP) . The analysis,
which was compiled in a report titled the State of the System Fact
Book, includes data on existing plans and policies, land use and
growth, overall travel patterns, existing transit use, rider
demographics and more. Next steps for the plan include identifying
system gaps, creating goals and public outreach. The Council will
continue to be briefed on the plan as it develops.
Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, and Robin Hutcheson briefed the
Council with attachments . Suggestions made by Council Members included
providing a predictable/efficient circulator bus system, determine
where/how bus systems should run to best serve individual communities
(local neighborhood routes) , identify service gaps/determine travel
destinations, analyze University student ridership percentage/what
could be learned from data, costs/difficulty of University parking
(utilize data for modeling City parking) , impact of free transit
passes, schedule consultant update in September, establish process
(work with Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to prioritize changes before
bus systems were updated/changed, transit providers need to utilize
TMP before modifying service levels (identify players critical to
process) , explore potential to utilize distance based fares, municipal
transit bond, land use considerations, and shape land
use/transportation decisions together.
#2 . 2:25:48PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
ABOUT TWO OPTIONS FOR A PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL - A
$150 MILLION BOND OPTION, OR A $125 MILLION BOND OPTIONS AND RECEIVE A
WRITTEN BRIEFING ON THE SCHEDULE AND STAFFING FOR THE REGIONAL
ATHLETIC COMPLEX. If approved by voters, the potential bond would
result in a property tax increase for residents and property owners
and would be used to pay for more outdoor recreational opportunities
in the City - including converting some current open spaces into new
uses, adding trail improvements and connections, and other
opportunities. The Administration will present details of its two
proposals, respond to questions from the Council, and receive Council
requests for alternative project information that could potentially be
included in the bond. The Council will vote on August 18 to determine
if the bond will be placed on the November ballot. (Item C1)
Jennifer Bruno, Libby Stockstill, Lehua Weaver, Ryan Bjerke, Rick
Graham, Robin Hutcheson, and David Everitt, briefed the Council with a
PowerPoint Presentation and attachments . Ms . Weaver reviewed items
from the Powerpoint. She said several of the Council' s current/past
priorities were addressed in different ways with the proposed bond.
She said the bond could be reconfigured depending on how Council
wanted to proceed. She said issues like air quality, Westside Master
Plan, urban trails, economic development, and overall economic health
of the City could potentially be met in some way with the bond.
Council Member' s general discussion included Glendale projected
to make a small profit in 2016, $44, 000 needed to refinance golf carts
next year, Glendale capital improvement needs ($1 million) , debt
service issues, overall financial liability to Golf Fund, potential to
utilize impact fees, re-evaluate impact fee eligibility for final list
of projects identified by Council, identify other funding sources
including state/federal, bond amenities, Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) issues, explore private funding/donations, matching
grants (pursue grant funding) , park impact fees, issue bond in phases,
operation/maintenance issues, work with Bond Counsel to explore
flexibility, and caution needed when requiring a funding match.
Councilmember Garrott asked Council Members to make a pitch for
what they wanted to see in the proposal .
Councilmember Adams : focus on water trails connectivity and make
other recreation activities like tennis, golf, swimming, etc. part of
the County' s bond next year; have significant portion of the bond go
toward deferred maintenance issues (take care of what the City already
had before adding new projects) , waterway improvements should include
Sugar House pond/create meandering river rather than just a pond, work
with Sugar House Park Authority to trade services (City would fix pond
and Park Authority would find space for tennis courts) , Sego Lily art
piece proposed for Sugar House Draw, pond restoration at Fairmont,
Forest Dale, and Nibley, and retain disc golf at Jordan River Par 3
property (co-exist with nature park at that location) .
Discussion about the term "deferred maintenance" included
potential for legal issues relating to bond requirements and replacing
"deferred maintenance" with an appropriate term that was accurate/bond
eligible. Councilmember Garrott asked Bond Counsel to address
deferred maintenance, capital investment, appropriate terminology, and
what type of issues would qualify for bond financing. Mr. Bjerke said
the intent was to invest in capital projects intended to last a number
of years (10+) and not something where maintenance had fallen behind
such as painting, shingle repairs, etc. He said issues which needed
routine maintenance should not be paid for from bond proceeds .
Councilmember Garrott suggested replacing the term "deferred
maintenance" with "capital improvements" .
Councilmember Adams said she wanted to have an additional public
hearing after the Council developed a firm proposal so the public
would have something concrete to comment on. Councilmember Garrott
suggested keeping the public hearing open after the formal hearing.
Councilmember LaMalfa: support for $150 million bond, add art,
finish Sego Lily, creating matching art piece for bridge located over
South Temple tracks along the Jordan River (potential for funding
match) , develop connecting trail on 300 North including pedestrian
bridge (east/west connection) , use band shell funding for community
fishing pond (State to provide maintenance) at Glendale (would
compliment nature park) .
Councilmember Penfold: support for connectivity concept
throughout City, opportunity at Glendale for regional activities,
enhance on/off-leash dog facilities, install dog bag dispensers at
venues, utilize ballot language/education, opportunities for community
partners in nature center restoration (potential funding match for
construction/programming) , whitewater activities on surplus canal
(outdoor recreation partnership) , revenue stream/taxable bonds,
outdoor swimming facilities (divert funding from surplus canal water
category) , and explore combining indoor/outdoor pools . Councilmember
Penfold requested additional information about how much "Percent-for-
Art" was budgeted for proposed projects and if consideration was given
to individual or independent Percent-for-Art through the entire system
(add additional percent early in the design phase) .
Councilmember Rogers : swim classes needed in association with
water activities along Jordan River (safety issues) , 300 North
(Westside connection) , invest in outdoor activities, include Westside
outdoor pool managed by County, and support to place proposal on
November ballot .
Councilmember Luke : use significant amount of $150 million
proposal for existing CIP projects, ($65 million of parks projects
needed) , concerns about moving projects ahead of existing ones,
secondary water investment, how to address $3 . 3 million ongoing
maintenance costs associated with bond (potential to raise taxes) ,
$8 . 8 million needed to convert 10-12 parks to secondary water (not
included in proposal) (parks include Riverside Park, Cottonwood Park,
Cottonwood Dog Park, Gatsby Trailhead Park, Pioneer Precinct Park,
Jordan Park, Bend-in-the-River Park, 17th South Park, Glendale Park,
and Fairmont Park) .
Discussion was held on $3 . 3 million in ongoing maintenance costs
associated with proposal . Councilmember Penfold requested information
about how savings from converting facilities to secondary water could
impact the $3 . 3 million.
Councilmember Mendenhall : interest in trimming proposal and
addressing ongoing maintenance costs, connectivity, urban trails/parks
attract businesses/affluent retirees, property values would increase
along with municipal revenues, make legislative intent to direct new
growth, and careful planning/commitment needed to avoid creating new
infrastructure that could result in additional deferred maintenance
costs .
Councilmember Garrott : create a proposal that might pass ($150
million would not pass) , shrink/focus proposal on Council priorities
(primarily trails) , add Eastside amenities (perception that proposal
was a Westside investment) , and develop a $65 million proposal (not
including Eastside amenities)
Further discussion was held on developing amenities that would
attract businesses to Salt Lake and promote future economic
development . Comments included $70 million of current unfunded
projects, potential to increase property taxes to pay for ongoing
maintenance, no tangible link to economic development, masterplan
direction/up-zoning, return on investment from putting $66 million
into Glendale, difficulty predicting new growth revenue, create
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and Community Development Area (CDA) areas
to capture new growth, encourage businesses to invest in Salt Lake to
increase tax base, impact/burden on taxpayers, utilize Special
Assessment Areas (SAA) , more public hearings needed, allow taxpayers
to make choices, invest in outdoor recreational opportunities,
outreach/survey efforts only reached 1% of population, and craft
proposal citizens would support.
Discussion was held on how to proceed. Comments included creating
Council Member "packages" or "clusters of concepts" to vote on such as
trails/connectivity, bike recreation, outdoor pools, secondary water,
nature restoration/nature parks, courts/playfields, dogs off-leash,
art, bridges, un-funded capital needs (including ponds) , gathering
places, pocket parks, new ponds, neighborhood node development would
not capture big growth, Northwest Quadrant future growth, and change
name of bond proposal to "Uniting Salt Lake City Through Recreation" .
Ms . Weaver said the Council could add Council priorities such as Urban
Forestry, impact fees, CIP, air quality, and future cemetery planning
including long-term uses/revenue options .
Councilmember Garrott said a public hearing could be held on
August 4th. He asked Council Members to review their lists of proposed
projects in the $125/$150 million proposals and add additional
projects to list. He said after staff compiled information, the
Council could flush those out and agree on a process to move forward
to express ranking preferences (include/develop associated bond
costs) . He said that would get the Council closer to putting packages
together for straw polls .
Ms . Weaver said she would prepare a spreadsheet so Council
Members could identify their top four/five priorities then staff could
determine from that where support was and rank them in order.
Councilmember Garrott asked staff to have the ranking available for
August 4, 2015 and to make that information available to the public
(post on website) . Ms . Gust-Jenson asked Council Members to let staff
know if they had new projects (not yet mentioned) so work/project
costs could be done .
Note: Council Members Garrott and LaMalfa were excused and
Councilmember Rogers conducted remaining items .
#3. 4:57:53PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET 2015-16. Among the proposed amendments was a pilot
program where the County District Attorney's Office would manage the
Salt Lake City Prosecutor's Office. The pilot program would evaluate
the effectiveness of increased collaboration between the District
Attorney's and Prosecutor's office. Anticipated savings would be split
between the City and County. Budget amendments happen several times
each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including
proposed project additions and modifications. (Item H1)
Margaret Plane, Jennifer Bruno, and Scott Fisher briefed the
Council with attachments . Comments included potential efficiencies,
manage statutory changes, identify measurables, evaluation component,
incentive provision for savings, and explore Citywide opportunities to
create efficiencies . Ms . Bruno said a public hearing was scheduled for
August 18, 2015 .
Discussion was held on the following budget amendment items .
Item I-1 : University of Utah Demography Contract - $20,000 -
source: General Fund Balance. Councilmember Mendenhall was interested
in increasing funding for the University of Utah Demography contract.
Currently the FY 2016 budget has $30, 000 allocated for this purpose.
If the City were to add $20, 000 to this purpose, the University of
Utah would be able to (with some other funding) hire a full-time staff
person to work on demographic work for Salt Lake City. While this idea
has been raised previously, Council Staff has not yet had the
opportunity to fully review this with the Administration for input.
Council Members expressed interest in having this as an on ongoing
appropriation.
Item I-2 : Parliament on World Religion Conference. The Mayor's
Office has requested $12,500 to help fund a conference coming to Salt
Lake City in October, for the Council for the Parliament of the World
Religions. The Conference has an estimated 10, 000 attendees. If the
Council approved this request, it will be included in an upcoming
budget amendment. The conference needs to know sooner than the
upcoming budget amendment, whether the Council was interested in the
City offering funding. A majority of the Council was in favor of
including the item in the budget amendment .
#4 . 5:12:28 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD AMEND
REGULATIONS FOR TWO RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE (RMU) ZONING DISTRICTS
PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2014-00127 . The proposed changes would
remove qualifying provisions for residential density, adjust required
setbacks and lot standards, add design requirements and allow
projecting signs in the R-MU-35 and R-MU-45 districts. Related
provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this
petition. (Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker) (Item H3)
Nick Norris, Nick Tarbet, and John Anderson briefed the Council
with attachments . Comments included compatibility issues, eliminate
density requirements, set-back adjustments, step-back requirements
from low-density residential, decrease maximum height allowance,
additional design standards, provision included to modify design
standards, allow projecting/blade signs, pedestrian oriented signage,
allow market to create housing inventory to some degree, extra height
allowed only if supported by East Downtown Master Plan, preserve view
corridors of key historic buildings, zero setback requirement for
single family attached (shared wall) homes .
Discussion was held on decreasing lot requirements (size & width)
relating to micro-units (townhomes, condos) . Mr. Anderson said lot size
changes would have to be rear loaded to avoid having driveways every
22' . Councilmember Penfold asked Planning to provide Council staff
with similar language for mixed-use zones . Mr. Norris said micro-
housing was not a specific type of use defined in the code (only
considered attached or detached housing) . Councilmember Penfold asked
if the current Planned Unit Development (PUD) process would
accommodate micro-housing. Mr. Norris said possibly but density
increases would not be allowed. Councilmember Penfold said that was an
option the Council could explore. He expressed concerns about ground
floor activity in some RMU-type zones and wanted the City/Planning to
continue having conversations about that.
Discussion was held on the definition of durable ground floor
materials such as brick, masonry, textured concrete, cut stone, etc.
Councilmember Penfold said he wanted to ensure the definition was
clearly defined so building officials could not deviate from approved
materials .
Discussion was held on the 125' maximum height requirement and
the East Downtown Master Plan height map. Mr. Norris said zoning was
written so extra height was only available if applications met
specific location criteria contained in the East Downtown Master Plan.
Council Members expressed interest in adding height map restrictions
to other zones to provide additional clarity.
Councilmember Rogers asked if Council Members wanted Planning to
pursue removing the maximum 125' height (just downtown area) . All
Council Members present were opposed except Councilmember Adams who
was in favor. Council Members LaMalfa and Garrott were excused.
Councilmember Penfold asked if Council Members wanted to add
master plan height map restrictions to the zoning code . Straw Poll:
Support for Councilmember Penfold' s suggestion. All Council Members
present were in favor. Council Members Garrott and LaMalfa who were
excused. Mr. Tarbet said a public hearing was scheduled for August 18,
2015 .
#5 . 6:24:35PM INTERVIEW JAMES (JAMIE) BOWEN PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (ITEM H4)
Councilmember Rogers said Mr. Bowen' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#6. 6:28:02PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
• Scheduling Items
See File M 15-5 for announcements .
#7 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#8 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 6 : 33 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held July
28, 2015 .
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August 4, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at
2 : 15 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, Erin Mendenhall, Charlie
Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Absent: James Rogers .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Lehua Weaver, Council Senior Public Policy
Analyst; Jeff Snelling, City Engineer; Libby Stockstill, Council
Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Senior Policy
Analyst; Paul Nielson, Senior City Attorney; Nancy Monteith, Parks
Landscape Architect; Cindi Mansell, City Recorder; and Scott Crandall,
Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Dr. Sammie Dickson, Mosquito Abatement District;
Dr. Ary Faraji, Mosquito Abatement District; Quin Monson, Y2 Analytics
Partner; Kyrene Gibb, Y2 Analytics Research Director; and Ryan Bjerke,
Bond Counsel/Chapman and Cutler.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 15 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:14:57PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A PROPOSED TAX INCREASE FOR
THE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT. The revenue from the increase would
be used to make facility improvements, improve surveillance and
control methods, add technical personnel, and more. (Item H1)
Lehua Weaver, Dr. Dickson, and Dr. Faraji briefed the Council
with a PowerPoint and attachments . Comments included impact on 2016-
2017 budget, $2 . 3 million annual budget, service area overview,
cooperative agreements with other abatement districts, spray
authority, aerial applications, integrated mosquito management,
economic benefits, target specific products, rural/urban habitat,
mosquito fish, authority to drain residential pools, educate public
about program/potential dangers, migration of invasive mosquitoes,
notify taxpayers about proposal/tax increase, new Council
process/participation, potential to approve lower tax rate, global
climate change, funding elements associated with proposal, lack of
sustainable funds, reduced number of grants available, potential for
in-house testing to improve response and treatment times, add new
facilities/personnel, share laboratories/testing facilities with other
districts, and potential to generate revenue .
Councilmember Garrott requested an itemized list/business plan
showing structure/function of the District. He said the information
needed to include what new facilities/amenities were needed such as
vehicles/bikes, number of employees (positions/duties) , and how new
revenue would be allocated/utilized. He suggested making the
information available to the public as well . Ms . Weaver said a public
hearing was scheduled for August 18, 2015 .
#2 . 3:02:11 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT THE RESULTS OF AN ONLINE
AND PHONE SURVEY CONDUCTED BY Y2 ANALYTICS . The survey was designed to
measure the current mood of residents and compare to years past,
determine if City resources are aligned with resident values,
implement citywide performance measures, and validate the relevance of
communication messages coming from the City.
Jennifer Bruno, Quin Monson, and Kyrene Gibb briefed the Council
with a PowerPoint and attachments . Comments included mixed mode survey
(online/phone) utilized, survey intended to weight samples so
demographics were reflective of 2013 census estimates, methodology
issues, racial demographics, strong negative responses received about
parking kiosks, street maintenance, and traffic signal timing.
Councilmember Penfold requested additional information/comparison
about census breakdown (how that related to racial demographics) .
Councilmember Mendenhall requested information about whether residents
had different responses during election versus non-election years . Mr.
Monson said they would review their data.
Councilmember Mendenhall requested that staff include survey
questions about neighborhood amenities such as walkability during
upcoming Transit Master Plan discussions (survey should inform future
Council discussions) .
Mr. Monson said questions about how safe residents felt in their
neighborhoods showed significant differences Citywide and recommended
the Council pay particular attention to that information.
Councilmember Garrott said he thought survey data would/should
enlighten/shape a lot of the Council' s policy decisions . He asked
Council Members to consider if any survey questions applied to the
Council' s current decision about putting a General Obligation Bond on
the ballot. Mr. Monson said his staff could provide further analysis
on any subject the Council was interested in (e-mail or personal
briefing)
Discussion was held on utilizing survey data to help
address/inform future policy/budget discussions relating to the Police
Department and neighborhood safety issues . Councilmember Penfold said
the concept of statistical reality versus community perception needed
further analysis . Councilmember Garrott said he wanted to schedule a
Work Session briefing to discuss how the Council wanted to utilize
survey data in making decisions about future policy discussions .
Ms . Bruno said the survey contained some unique features based on
how data was collected/presented compared to prior years which could
make it easier for Council staff/analysts to use during policy
discussions . Councilmember LaMalfa suggested having the Council make a
request for the Administration to have each department review survey
data and submit performance feedback/suggestions pertinent to their
situation. He said that information could help inform future Council
policy discussions (could also be part of the budget process) .
Councilmember Garrott said City Boards/Commissions could also be
asked to submit a written response . Ms . Bruno said staff would send a
request to the Administration.
#3. 3:56:49 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION ABOUT OPTIONS FOR A
PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL. If approved by voters, the
potential bond would result in a property tax increase for residents
and property owners and would be used to pay for more outdoor
recreational opportunities in the City - including converting some
current open spaces into new uses, adding trail improvements and
connections, and other opportunities. The Council will vote on August
18 to determine if the bond will be placed on the November ballot.
Libby Stockstill, Jennifer Bruno, Jeff Snelling, Rick Graham,
Nancy Monteith, Ryan Bjerke, and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council with
a PowerPoint and attachments .
Councilmember Garrott said Council Members ranked 15 different
elements of the Mayor' s proposal which were compiled by staff and
listed on the attached spreadsheet . He said individual projects were
listed under each category. He said "trails" was the highest ranked
item. He said as items were discussed, he wanted Council Members to
keep an aggregate amount in mind they thought was prudent to put on
the ballot.
Councilmember Penfold said discussions were held about adding
intent language for certain components and asked if there was a
process for capturing those . Councilmember Garrott said they would be
captured as the Council went through the list .
Ms . Weaver said the attached spreadsheet/project log included
project costs . She said 57% was added to projects (industry standard)
to cover soft costs such as construction markups, contingencies,
permits, additional planning, site evaluation, environmental
mitigation, etc. She said it was important to include soft costs
because the bond had a "not-to-exceed" amount. She said other bond
related costs needed to be included such as bond issuance and project
management expenses, net zero/green infrastructure expenses,
consultant expenses, administrative costs, and 1% for "Percent-for-
Art" .
Ms . Weaver asked Council Members to clearly articulate what they
expected funding to achieve for each proposed project . She said it
would also be helpful if the Council could let Staff know if they had
specific ideas about how proposals would be "packaged or branded" .
Discussion was held on the ordinance governing "Percent-for-Art"
during construction projects . Councilmember Penfold requested further
clarification regarding the ordinance . Ms . Gust-Jenson said the
Council could change the ordinance or policy and suggested that the
Council make policy decisions and then address the ordinance . Ms .
Weaver said Staff would keep the issue in mind and prepare motions for
the Council to consider on August 18, 2015 .
Councilmember Mendenhall expressed concern about branding the
proposal "Connecting You to Nature" if the bond was going to include
existing CIP projects or deferred maintenance/infrastructure issues
which did not accomplish that goal (public outreach conducted for
original branding) .
Councilmember Adams said she wanted to leave disc golf at the Par
3 site and create a smaller nature park. Ms . Weaver said the
Administration needed to provide an "acreage breakout" to determine
the amount of remaining land.
Discussion was held on secondary water. Ms . Weaver said the
Council could identify individual parks for secondary water or set
aside a specific amount to cover all projects . (identify parks where
secondary water was even possible) . Ms . Weaver said the Administration
provided a list of 14 eligible parks which included golf courses
(total $18 million) . Mr. Graham said Public Utilities was engaged in a
broad study regarding opportunities for secondary water Citywide and
where reliable secondary water sources existed. The Council requested
the total acreage/percentage for all parcels which could potentially
be converted.
Discussion was held on Councilmember Adam' s suggestion to delay
putting the proposal on the ballot this year and spending more time
preparing a well-crafted proposal for a future ballot . Comments
included additional public outreach, bond proposal too high, time
needed to craft sound proposal including cost analysis, identify
potential funding partners, bond cap, process started by Council, re-
evaluate prior straw polls, voters to make final decision about moving
forward, ability to encumber matching funds, and time needed to
discuss and craft detailed/itemized information for ballot
Further discussion was held on whether Council Members wanted to
continue pursuing the bond. Councilmember LaMalfa said the Council
previously voted to move forward with the bond. Councilmember Garrott
said that was done by a straw poll which could/should be reconsidered.
Councilmember Penfold said Council Members who were interested in
moving forward could prepare a specific proposal including a dollar
amount that could be structured by Staff for follow-up discussion on
August 18th. Councilmember Garrott asked if there were three Council
Members who wanted to continue . A 3-3 Straw Poll was taken to continue
the discussion. Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold, and LaMalfa were
in support . Council Members Luke, Garrott, and Adams were opposed.
Discussion/straw polls were held on the following Sections :
Section 1 - Straw Polls:
• Item 1 . 1 - 9-Line extension (trans-valley corridor) . All Council
Members present were in favor except Councilmember Adams who was
opposed.
• Item 1 .2 - Bonneville Shoreline/Foothill Trail improvements Phase
I . All Council Members present were in favor except Council
Members Adams and Garrott who were opposed.
• Item 1 .3 - Bonneville 13 Golf Course Trail/Wasatch Connector. All
Council Members present were in favor except Councilmember
Garrott who was opposed.
• Item 1 . 4 - Folsom Trail (north connection Foothills to river) .
All Council Members present were in favor. Councilmember Penfold
suggested looking at developing this in phases with the potential
for Redevelopment Agency (RDA) participation.
Section 2 - Straw Polls :
• Item 2 . 1 - 02-Secondary Water - Support for $18 million. All
Council Members present were in favor.
• Support to flag for additional consideration. All Council Members
present were opposed except Councilmember Penfold who was in
favor.
• Item 2 .2 - 02-Secondary Water projects (at llth Ave, Nibley &
Forest Dale) Ms . Weaver said Items 2 . 2 and 2 . 3 did not need
discussion based on the $18 million straw poll .
Section 3 - Straw Polls :
• 3-1 - Nature Theme Neighborhood Park - Council Members LaMalfa,
Penfold, and Mendenhall were in favor. Council Members Adams,
Garrott, and Luke were opposed. Councilmember Garrott said due to
a 3-3 tie vote the straw poll failed. Councilmember Penfold
raised an objection about failing tied votes . Straw Poll:
(following discussion) all tie votes would be tabled. All Council
Members present were in support except Council Members Garrott
and Luke who were opposed. Councilmember Garrott said Item 3-1
was tabled until the next meeting.
• 3.2 - Passive Park at Glendale/Nature Park - All Council Members
present were in favor.
• 3.3 - Streamside amenities/naturalization along the Jordan River
- Support as proposed (prioritized as restoration, access, and
amenities) . All Council Members present were in favor.
• 3. 4 - Nature Center - $2 .5 million allocation with a required
50/50 match (location to be determined) . All Council Members
present were in favor.
• 3.5 - Passive Park - 01-Trails, bridge, native plantings, grotto,
fence, bike rake, etc. Discussion included whether to continue
disk golf (9 acres) , prioritize elements, nature center
partnership, privately funded amenities, one acre nature center
too small, acreage would include neighborhood functions,
dedicated nature education, naturalized areas, adopt resolution
outlining Council expectations, original vision did not include
disk golf, modifications to other amenities would be required to
accommodate disk golf, relocate disk golf to Glendale, and
guarantee disk golf would exist somewhere . Straw Poll: Support
for a full disk golf course at Par 3 or Glendale. All Council
Members present were in favor.
• Support for Item 3.5 - Passive Park. All Council Members present
were opposed except Council Members Mendenhall and LaMalfa who
were in favor.
Section 4 :
Discussion was held about projects/amenities relating to Glendale
Regional Park and Jordan River/Surplus Canal .
Straw Polls:
• 4 . 1 - Water Sport Park - Councilmember Garrott requested
additional information about water rights/flows/controls along
the Jordan River and Surplus Canal . Support to move forward.
Councilmember Garrott said the item was tabled due to a 3-3 tie
vote . (individual vote count was not clarified)
• Councilmember LaMalfa' s Straw Poll for Item 4 . 1 requiring a 50/50
match. All Council Members present were in favor, except Council
Members Garrott and Luke who were opposed.
• Support to remove three boat launches from 4 . 1 . All Council
Members present were in favor. (reduce match requirement on
remaining items in 4 . 1) )
• Support for 4 .2 - Large boat launch - All Council Members present
were in favor except Council Members Adams and Luke who were
opposed.
• 4 .3 - Small boat launch (7) - All Council Members present were in
favor except Councilmember Penfold who was opposed.
• 4 . 4 - Portage Gatsby - All Council Members present were in favor.
Councilmember Garrott asked for the current project/bond total .
Ms . Weaver said the not-to-exceed bond about was $95, 000, 000, 051 . She
said that included consultant/bond issuance costs, project
maintenance, net zero green infrastructure, and 1% for art .
Section 5:
Discussion was held on components/projects that would qualify for
bond funding. Comments included ongoing operations/maintenance costs,
adding $150 million of additional items on top of the $70 million
needed for existing park projects which had already been approved
through a formal process, irresponsible to continue to adding new
projects, fund at least $50 million (or a percentage of total bond) of
existing un-funded capital improvements/projects, projects had to be
Park related to qualify for bond, utilize Y2 Analytics survey, ten-
year CIP log, and some project costs not including site amenities .
Straw Polls:
• 5. 1 - Set aside amount for deferred maintenance projects. - All
Council Members present were in favor of including some level of
CIP.
• 5. 1 Additional Straw Poll: Support to fund some CIP amount. All
Council Members present were in favor.
• 5. 1 Additional Straw Poll: Support to fund $25 million of CIP.
All Council Members present were in favor except Councilmember
Penfold who was opposed.
• 5. 1 Additional Straw Poll: Support to fund $35 million of CIP.
All Council Members present were in favor except Councilmember
Penfold who was opposed.
• 5. 1 Additional Straw Poll: Support to fund $50 million of CIP.
All Council Members present were in favor except Council Members
Penfold and LaMalfa who were opposed
• Additional Straw Poll: Support to limit the maximum bond amount
to $150 million. All Council Members present were in favor.
Councilmember Garrott said he was comfortable with the progress
that had been made, having an established not-to-exceed amount ($150
million) , and the Council' s ability to make adjustments at the August
18, 2015 meeting.
Note: 7:07:34 PM Councilmember Garrott excused himself and asked
Councilmember Penfold to conduct the remainder of the meeting.
#4 . 7:07:43 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION ABOUT A PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT
WOULD ENACT TEMPORARY LAND USE REGULATIONS RELATED TO MAXIMUM BUILDING
SIZE FOR THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT, AS REGULATED IN THE
SALT LAKE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE (TITLE 21A) . Related provisions of
Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this ordinance.
(Item Fl)
Nick Tarbet and Paul Nielson briefed the Council with
attachments . Comments included amending Section 21A. 26 . 030 (E) , limit
maximum building size at 20, 000 square feet, proposal would prohibit
applicants from using Conditional Building Site Design Review process
to exceed existing limits, create better framework/context for future
exemptions, large projects required lots to be compiled into one
parcel, exemptions were per parcel (not per zone) , and six month limit
on moratoriums .
Mr. Nielson expressed concerns about existing parameters in the
City Code and felt revisions were needed to either limit size/height
of buildings relative to adjacent structures or provide some maximum
limit/number. Councilmember Luke said he assumed that would be part of
the process during the moratorium. Mr. Neilson said he would discuss
the issue with the Planning Division.
Councilmember Penfold asked if adopting an ordinance would
initiate a request for review and text amendments or should the
Council adopt some intent language to start a conversation with the
Planning Department and Planning Commission to explore text
modifications relating to conditional use requests . Ms . Gust-Jenson
said although Planning participated in ongoing conversations, making a
separate request would provide more clarity.
Councilmember Mendenhall said if text amendments could not be
accomplished before the moratorium expired then a discussion needed to
be held about requiring a permanent 20, 000 square foot cap until a new
ordinance could be adopted.
Councilmember Adams said this issue impacted her district and
wanted to ensure tools were in place to control mass/scale/height
limits and parking issues .
Note: See File M 15-3 for formal motion/minutes .
#5. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
• Scheduling Items
No discussion was held.
#6. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#7 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 7 : 27 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held August
4, 2015 .
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August 13, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Thursday, August 13, 2015, at
5 : 11 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Erin Mendenhall, Charlie
Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Lisa Adams and Stan Penfold.
Absent : Councilmember Luke Garrott .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Nichol
Bourdeaux, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Russell Weeks, Council
Senior Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Senior Public Policy
Analyst; Libby Stockstill, Council Constituent Liaison/Budget Analyst;
Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder; and Nicole Smedley, Assistant
City Recorder.
Councilmember Rogers presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 5 : 11 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 5:12:49 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION ABOUT OPTIONS FOR A
PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL. If approved by voters, the
potential bond would result in a property tax increase for residents
and property owners and would be used to pay for more outdoor
recreational opportunities in the City - including converting some
current open spaces into new uses, adding trail improvements and
connections, and other opportunities. The Council will vote on August
18 to determine if the bond will be placed on the November ballot.
View Attachment
Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Libby Stockstill, and David Everitt
briefed Council with attachments . Ms . Weaver reviewed the definition
of Natural Lands Restoration ranging from naturalization to ecological
restoration.
Councilmember Mendenhall proposed a streamlined bond package of
$99 . 8 million. Council Member' s discussion included property tax
increase amounts, $3 . 1 million of ongoing maintenance costs annually,
future property tax increase for ongoing maintenance costs, transit
tax funds for trail connectivity, meeting residents' recreation needs,
re-funding park maintenance that was cut six years ago, other funding
options (grants, partnerships and donations) , presenting the public
with a full bond package, extending the bond timeframe, and unifying
Salt Lake City through recreation.
A 4-2 straw poll was taken for support of Councilmember
Mendenhall' s $99. 8 million bond proposal, with Council Members
Mendenhall, Penfold, Rogers, and LaMalfa voting in favor; Council
Members Adams and Luke were opposed. Councilmember Garrott was absent
for the vote .
#2 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business, including but not limited to:
• Scheduling Items
• Utah League of Cities and Towns Annual Conference
• Boulder Fact Finding Trip
See File M 15-5 for Announcements .
#3. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#4 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 01 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as other
items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or video for
entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held August
13, 2015 .
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August 18, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at
4 : 14 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Kyle LaMalfa, and Stan Penfold.
Absent: Councilmember Charlie Luke
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; Margaret Plane,
City Attorney; Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Community and Economic
Development Deputy Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Public
Policy Analyst; Libby Stockstill, Council Constituent Liaison/Policy
Analyst; Boyd Ferguson, Senior City Attorney; Sean Murphy, Council
Public Policy Analyst; Cindi Mansell, City Recorder; and Kory Solorio,
Assistant City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Jason Matthis, Downtown Alliance and Jonathan
Springmeyer, Bonneville Research.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 14 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 4:14:15 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION ABOUT OPTIONS FOR A
PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE BOND PROPOSAL. If approved by voters, the
potential bond would result in a property tax increase for residents
and property owners and would be used to pay for more outdoor
recreational opportunities in the City - including converting some
current open spaces into new uses, adding trail improvements and
connections, and other opportunities. The Council will vote tonight to
determine if the bond will be placed on the November ballot. (Item C4)
Discussion was held regarding bond proposal options.
A 3-3 Straw Poll was taken and failed to support moving forward
with the proposed $99 . 8 million bond amount, Council Members Garrott,
Mendenhall, and LaMalfa were in favor. Council Members Adams, Rogers,
and Penfold were opposed.
A 3-3 Straw Poll was taken and failed to support moving forward
with a proposed $58 million bond which excluded the proposed Glendale
Golf Course project and included the Folsum Trail, Sego Lily, and
North Temple Bridge projects . Council Members Garrott, Mendenhall and
LaMalfa were in favor. Council Members Adams, Rogers, and Penfold were
opposed.
Discussion followed regarding the need to provide opportunity for
additional public comment. A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support
to allow continued public comment for the bond proposal .
Council Members recommended Staff continue to work with
stakeholders on the bond process and take a comprehensive proposal to
voters in 2016 .
#2 . 4:37:42PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A PROPOSAL TO CREATE A NEW
ASSESSMENT AREA FOR DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE CITY FOR ECONOMIC PROMOTION
EFFORTS. The current assessment area - and contract with a vendor -
expire in April 2016. The proposal would enable the City to continue
to collect assessment funds for marketing, advocacy and other
initiatives in the Central Business Improvement Area . The Downtown
Alliance is currently contracted to perform those duties. Under the
proposal, the City would initiate a Request For Proposals from
contractors to continue the promotional work. The Downtown Alliance
could submit a proposal .
Russell Weeks, Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Boyd Ferguson, and
Jonathan Springmeyer briefed the Council with attachments . Comments
included the proposed renewal of a special assessment district, the
process for renewing the district, expiration of the current
assessment area, Downtown Alliance contract expiration to manage
economical promotion activities, new legislative procedures for
creating a special assessment district, and additional background
information on previously considered proposals .
Discussion was held regarding legal restrictions for creating a
special assessment district, options to increase business and economic
development, and methods of property assessment. Council requested
Staff submit proposals/outlines for an Operations and Maintenance
Assessment District and a Capital Improvement District including
options to discuss and advance to property districts . A follow up
meeting was scheduled in 60 days .
#3. 5:30:31 PM CONTINUE TO DISCUSS THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET
RELATING TO THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014-2015. Capital improvements involve the construction,
purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other physical
structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of five or more
years and cost $50, 000 or more.
Discussion was held regarding the City' s CIP budget and ongoing
CIP projects for consideration. Comments included priority of 2014 and
2015 CIP projects, overlap of 2014 CIP projects, expiration of impact
fees, consistency of CIP projects with master plans, concern and
flexibility regarding projects not included in specific group
projects, and proposed allocated funding.
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of ranking CIP
projects by priority. Councilmember Garrott asked Council Members to
individually rank their recommended CIP projects and submit results to
Staff the following business day before 5 : 00 p.m. for discussion at
the next meeting. All Council Members present supported the request .
#4 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . The Council may give
feedback or Staff direction on any item related to City Council
business, including but not limited to:
• Scheduling Items
• Housing Authority Council Staff Board Appointment .
No discussion was held.
#5. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#6. 6:17:45 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE TO DISCUSS ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE
PRIVILEGED, UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 . (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
enter into Closed Session to discuss Attorney-Client matters that are
privileged, Utah Code §78B-1-137 , Utah Open and Public Meetings Law. A
roll call vote was taken. Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold,
LaMalfa, Rogers, Adams, and Garrott voted aye . Council Member Luke was
absent.
See File M 15-2 for Sworn Statement .
In Attendance: Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Garrott, Mendenhall,
Adams, and Penfold.
Absent: Councilmember Charlie Luke .
Others in Attendance: Margaret Plane, Jennifer Bruno, Nicole
Bourdeaux, Cindi Mansell, and Kory Solorio.
The Closed Session adjourned at 6 : 59 p.m.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 6 : 59 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held August
18, 2015 .
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August 25, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at
2 : 13 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Erin
Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lehua Weaver,
Council Senior Policy Analyst; Jill Remington Love, Community and
Economic Development Director; DJ Baxter, Redevelopment Agency
Director; Sean Murphy, Council Public Policy Analyst; Thomas Ward,
Public Utilities Deputy Director; Brad Stewart, Public Utilities
Engineer; Garth Limburg, Financial Analyst; Kory Solorio, Assistant
City Recorder; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Natalie Gochnour, Associate Dean, David Eccles
School of Business and Linda Hamilton, Special Lighting District
Consultant.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 13 p.m.
Note: Some Agenda Items were addressed out of order.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 3:44:49 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN
SALT LAKE CITY, INCLUDING POSSIBLY UPDATING THE COUNCIL 2012
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, AND
DISCUSSING INDICATORS OF SUCCESSFUL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. View
Attachments
Jennifer Bruno and Jill Love briefed the Council with
attachments . Comments included policy statement needed new Council
Members input, what should economic development look like, develop
ways to measure success/outcomes, social mobility/income/wealth were
components for economically successful communities, evolve business
nodes including funding/tracking mechanisms, elevate philosophy
statement effectiveness, master plans (Plan Salt Lake) were strongest
policy tools, allocate additional funding for data collection, measure
goals in current philosophy statement before pursuing changes, how to
define/measure happiness, promote economic development through value
statements, adopt an official economic development plan/pledge,
conduct workshop/fact-finding event, focus direction, develop
marketing to promote programs to businesses, and review process
annually.
Discussion was held on the potential to develop a plan that could
be officially adopted by the Council . Councilmember Garrott suggested
having Staff collect current data, add new insights from Council
Members, and develop a scope-of-work/plan with specific parameters
that everyone could agree on which could be adopted by resolution.
Straw Poll: Support for Councilmember Garrott' s suggestion. All
Council Members were in favor.
#2 . 2:14:01 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON ENTERPRISE/SLC, AN EFFORT TO
GATHER DATA AND SEEK INPUT ON SALT LAKE CITY' S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EFFORTS. Through roundtable and individual sessions, the
Administration has gathered information on the City's economic
strengths and weaknesses in order to design a common vision and plan
for economic prosperity. View Attachments
Natalie Gochnour, Jill Love, and DJ Baxter briefed the Council
with attachments . Comments included "Navigator with Leverage" needed
to help investors utilize City processes, recruitment efforts,
customer service enhancements, review ordinances to ensure they do not
impede economic development/eliminate roadblocks, address homeless
services, unify City and Redevelopment Agency (RDA) efforts, define
economic development, prison relocation impacts, infrastructure
investment, economic development driven by investment and
productivity, identify service gaps, develop a vision for economic
development, align expenditures with City policies/masterplans, adopt
official economic development policy, business incentives/tax breaks,
utilize RDA tools to implement plans, develop public/private
partnerships, attract regional/national business headquarters,
streamline City processes, develop consistent/transparent
processes/policies, income-wealth-opportunity were necessary elements
for communities to prosper, develop methods to assist neighborhoods
which need access to greater opportunities, support neighborhood
centers, consider medical facility near Intermodal Hub, maximize
presence of University of Utah, identify how incentives benefit the
City, and analyze benefits versus costs .
Councilmember Mendenhall said the Council previously discussed
the idea of notifying businesses about code changes through their
business license renewal and requested follow-up about whether that
was taking place .
Ms . Gochnour said she was available for further follow-up
questions or briefings/discussions .
#3. 3:19:20PM HOLD A DISCUSSION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION ON CURRENT
TOOLS THAT ARE USED IN THE CITY' S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS,
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES OR SUPPORT THAT ARE NEEDED. View Attachments
Jill Love and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council with
attachments . Comments included three-point economic development
pledge, culture shift, prioritize commercial success, strengthen
partnerships, address barriers, facilitate/issue on-site permits,
Citywide ordinance review/updates, conduct quarterly forum with
residents/stakeholders, ombudsman services, audit implementation,
greater collaboration between Economic Development and RDA, impact fee
issues, "Buy Your Building" concept, funding needed for business
cultivation/recruitment, homeless issues/barriers, upgrade Utah Jazz
Arena, create business/neighborhood nodes, actively market loan fund,
difficulties involved in streamlining processes, how to evaluate State
tax structure (revenue through property/sales tax) , evaluate faster
permit process for residential versus commercial, how to avoid
repeating mistakes relating to past vendors, design a scope of work
through a well developed Request for Proposal (RFP) , require funding
matches, previous vendor not chartered to help City, and develop
strong policy guidelines relating to development of a "Tech and
Innovation Area" west of downtown (Fleet Block/Granary Area) .
Ms . Love said she would come back to the Council in a budget
opening with requests for a number of issues identified in the
transmittal (including staffing changes) . She said Council would also
receive an upcoming transmittal requesting a 12-month moratorium on
impact fees to allow time to develop an impact fee plan.
Councilmember Penfold requested additional information on 1) how
to streamline the permit process with Business License and Community
and Economic Development, 2) how to align the RDA' s role in economic
development, and 3) how to evaluate the State tax structure which did
not provide revenue through job creation but rather through
property/sales tax (tie job creation to some return to the City such
as housing or some other component) .
Councilmember Rogers requested information regarding the
potential to streamline a quicker permit process for residential
applications .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked Council to send strong policy
guidance about supporting Enterprise SLC and utilize available
resources in the area west of downtown such as the Fleet Block and
Granary.
#4 . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) AND FINANCIAL TOOLKIT
a. 4:41:32 PM The Council will continue to discuss the Mayor's
recommended budget relating to the City's Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2014-2015. Capital improvements
involve the construction, purchase or renovation of buildings,
parks, streets or other physical structures. Generally, projects
have a useful life of five or more years and cost $50, 000 or
more.
b. The Council will be briefed about progress on the City's
development of a financial toolkit that will aid in master plan
implementation. The toolkit is comprised of three phases. Phase 1
is now complete.
Sean Murphy briefed the Council with attachments . Comments
included Council funding priorities, Westside Master Plan eligible
projects, Urban Forestry, constituent requests, 900 South
rehabilitation, utilize Class C funds for safety improvements in
business nodes, utilize Westside Master Plan, and identify impact fee
eligible projects .
Councilmember Penfold said the tree planting/pruning item under
Urban Forestry felt like a maintenance issue and suggested exploring
the possibility of moving it to a budget amendment rather than having
it as a CIP project (also incorporate in long-term annual budget) . Ms .
Gust-Jenson said Staff would work with the Administration and get back
to Council .
Councilmember Garrott asked Council Members to take additional
time to review the spreadsheet/log in preparation for the next CIP
discussion.
#5. 5:01:33PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM LINDA HAMILTON, A CONSULTANT
WHO RECENTLY STUDIED THE CITY' S SPECIAL LIGHTING DISTRICTS AND RELATED
FINANCIAL ISSUES. The report will include findings about the
circumstances surrounding the negative fund balances for certain
extensions (neighborhoods) in Special Lighting Districts LO1, L02 and
L03. This information will assist the Council in its comprehensive
policy discussions that will guide how Special Lighting Special
Assessment Areas (SAA) can be improved and more transparent in the
future.
Linda Hamilton, Jan Aramaki, Lehua Weaver, Tom Ward, Garth
Limberg, and Brad Stewart briefed the Council with a PowerPoint and
attachments . Comments included complex issue/no easy solution, ensure
sustainability, avoid deficits, general fund subsidy, petitions
submitted for special lighting, geographic inconsistencies/overlaps,
residential/commercial combinations, liens expensive/ineffective,
potential to collect payments through utility bills, some residents
receiving benefits for special lighting they did not pay for,
residents not allowed to protest original SAA creations, resident
concerns about having to pay off debt incurred by prior property
owners, notification to prospective homeowners/buyers, recorded
documents show assessments/liens against properties, analyze
assessment on a per-resident basis, each extension represents an
entire neighborhood, address equity issues, incorporate extensions in
Lighting Enterprise Fund as some type of enhanced feature,
installation and ongoing operation/maintenance costs, spread
maintenance costs over more properties, communicate with property
owners during process, and apply principals equally across the board.
Additional discussion was held regarding financial status, what
caused negative or positive balances, fundamental SAA issues, future
management of street lighting expenses/assessments, options to resolve
current issues with SAAs, and alternatives for billings/assessments .
Councilmember Penfold suggested Council consider moving SAAs to
the Enterprise Fund as enhanced levels of service . He said it would
accomplish several things like having a monthly bill (make collection
easier) , spread expense over more properties, and help facilitate
adding future lighting areas/neighborhoods .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted to include something to
address different maintenance levels regarding enhanced lighting
(establish reserve for major replacements) . He also wanted to find a
way to make this right for the rest of the City who did not have
enhanced/special lighting. Councilmember Penfold said he thought the
City would do a recalibration, eliminate 25% General Fund subsidy, and
provide different service levels which residents could choose from
(new program would be fully loaded with maintenance costs and future
reserves) .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if Option 2 was off the table .
Councilmember Garrott said no. Ms . Weaver said Staff would come back
to the Council with specifics about Option 1 including potential
changes to individual extensions with examples of outliers within
extensions . She said Staff would also need further direction on
whether to do anything on an extension-by-extension basis versus the
L01-L02 level .
Councilmember LaMalfa said lighting quality was different across
various districts and requested tie-in information about deficits and
age . Ms . Weaver said Staff would include categories for cost/quality.
Straw Poll: Support to move in the general direction of an
Enterprise Fund where special SAA' s would be rolled into an enhanced
surcharge account . A majority of the Council was in favor.
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concerns about the potential to
end up in the same financial crisis with the new proposal and wanted
appropriate measures taken to ensure that did not happen. Ms . Weaver
said the Council had full latitude to establish policy direction for
how the fund would be managed. She said other stipulations Council
Members might be interested in could be attached to an approval moving
forward. Councilmember LaMalfa said he was looking for some way the
Council could govern/audit the fund in order to prevent the current
status from happening again.
Ms . Weaver asked if Council wanted to hold another discussion
before setting a public hearing. Councilmember Garrott said yes .
#6. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 5 : 56 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held August
25, 2015 .
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September 1, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at
2 : 14 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Erin
Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, and Lisa Adams .
Absent: Council Member Penford
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lehua Weaver,
Council Senior Policy Analyst; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation
Director; Libby Stockstill, Council Constituent Liaison/Budget
Analyst; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Nick Tarbet, Council
Senior Policy Analyst; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; John Anderson,
Principal Planner; Scott Fisher, Assistant City Prosecutor; Mike
Akerlow, Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development; Sean
Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Michael Stott, Council Community
Affairs Analyst; Benjamin Luedtke, Council Constituent Liaison;
Matthew Dahl, Deputy Director of Housing & Neighborhood Development;
Nancy Monteith, Landscape Architect; David Gellner, Principal Planner;
Christopher Lee, Associate Planner; Daniel Echeverria, Principal
Planner; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Pam Perlich, Director, Demographic Research at
the University of Utah Policy Institute; Jim Wood, Director, Bureau of
Economic and Business Research at the University of Utah; Laura Lewis,
Principal, Lewis Young Robertson & Burningham Inc.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 14 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:14:12 PM RECEIVE A STATUS UPDATE ON THE COUNCIL' S SIX
PRIORITY PROJECTS AND 10 ACTIVE PROJECTS. Discussion will focus on
staff questions for next steps in project areas. As a reminder, the
following Council 2015 priorities are ongoing: View Attachments
• Economic Development;
• Urban Forestry;
• Recreation bond;
• Impact Fees;
• Capital Improvement Program; and
• Westside Master Plan & implementation model .
10 Active Projects are:
• Sexual Assault audit of Justice System;
• Prison;
• Police use of lethal force - training, funding, update, status;
• Dog-Off Leash;
• Housing;
• Homelessness;
• Disposition of property;
• Campaign Finance;
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) ; and
• Parking - big inventory of changes.
Lehua Weaver, Jennifer Bruno, and Mike Akerlow briefed the
Council from attachments . Discussion was held regarding the Council' s
six Priority Projects and ten Active Projects, project status updates,
items that needed immediate direction to move project areas to the
next steps, Economic Development (Priority Project) , legislative
intent of an Economic Development Master Plan; and development of a
Technology Campus in the West Downtown and/or Granary District .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of adopting a policy
statement that directs administration to consider a Technology Campus
as an important element in an economic development plan in the West
Downtown and/or Granary District.
2:27:22 PM Discussion was held regarding Disposition of Property
(Active Project) , individual project interests, opportunities for
exploring disposition of property, property ownership and leases on
current City property, maintenance and funding of city owned property,
and Council roles in the disposition of property.
Councilmember Garrott requested Staff have Public Services
prepare a budget/detailed statement to include the status of
department properties, standard maintenance for parks, percentage of
properties that are below standard maintenance, and costs to bring
below standard maintenance properties up to standard maintenance for
presentation in the spring. All Council Members present supported the
request.
2:50:07 PM Discussion was held regarding Campaign Finance, options
for reforming the City' s campaign contribution structure, Staff
research time addressing options regarding political candidates
carrying over campaign balances to future campaign years ("war
chests") , campaign financial contribution limits, definitions of a
successful campaign, pros and cons of "war chests", organization of
Political Action Committees (PACs) , and their allowance/regulations of
fund expenditures .
Councilmember Garrott stated that additional information and
discussion were needed in order to create a draft ordinance for
consideration. Mr. Murphy said that Staff would research/gather
additional information on campaign finance structures including "war
chests" and PACs and forward information to Council as soon as
possible in order to obtain feedback to produce a draft ordinance for
consideration at the end of October. All Council Members present
supported the request.
#2 . 3:03:28 PM RECEIVED A BRIEFING ABOUT RENAMING THE JORDAN RIVER
OXBOW AT 900 SOUTH. The following three names have been suggested:
View Attachments
• Fred & Ila Rose Fife Wetland Preserve (suggested by the Poplar
Grove Community Council) ;
• 9th South Oxbow Nature Preserve (suggested by a Council District
Two Resident) ; and
• 9 Line Oxbow Preserve (suggested by the Administration) .
Michael Stott and Benjamin Luedtke briefed the Council from
attachments.
Discussion was held regarding the renaming of the Jordan River
Oxbow at 900 South, history and development of the property,
recommendation from the Poplar Grove Community Council to rename the
Jordan River Oxbow at 900 South to the Fred & Ila Rose Fife Wetland
Preserve, City process for Naming of City Assets, and public service
backgrounds of Fred & Ila Rose Fife .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in favor of renaming the Jordan
River Oxbow at 900 South to the Fred & Ila Rose Fife Wetland Preserve
as recommended by the Popular Grove Community Council . Councilmember
Rogers was not present for the poll .
#3. 3:37:08 PM CONTINUE TO DISCUSS THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET
RELATING TO THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2015-2016. View Attachments
a . Capital improvements involve the construction, purchase or
renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other physical
structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of five or
more years and cost $50, 000 or more.
b. The Council will receive a follow up briefing about progress on
the City's development of a financial toolkit that will aid in
master plan implementation. The toolkit is comprised of three
phases. Phase 1 is now complete.
Sean Murphy, Robin Hutcheson, and Nancy Monteith briefed the
Council from attachments. Discussion was held regarding priority of
CIP Projects, proposed allocated funding, potential air quality
feasibility study, concern regarding constituent proposed CIP
projects, and consideration of Mayor and Board recommendations .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of first considering
allocated funding of recommended CIP projects proposed by
constituents . Councilmember Rogers was not present for the poll .
3:53:15 PM Discussion was held regarding constituent applications
for proposed CIP Projects, allocated funding, and individual project
details .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of approving $117, 000
of allocated funding for the 1700 East Traffic Calming Permanent
Roundabout (1700 East Princeton Avenue and Yalecrest Avenue) .
Councilmember Rogers was not present for the poll .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in favor of support of approving
$140, 000 of allocated funding for the Sugar House Park Restroom
Project reconstruction. Councilmember Rogers was not present for the
poll .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of approving $303, 960
of allocated funding for the Fairmount Park Pond Restoration (1040
East Sugarmont Drive) . Councilmember Rogers was not present for the
poll .
4:22:48 PM Laura Lewis and Mike Akerlow briefed the Council from
attachments . Discussion was held regarding the draft Comprehensive
Financial Resource Guide, a financial toolkit for master plan
implementation. Comments included the three phases of the toolkit
development process, completion of Phase 1, moving forward with Phase
2 and 3, and details/sustainability of individual tools .
Mr. Murphy stated that an updated CIP project log reflecting the
Council' s recent revisions including new fund totals, bond service,
and debt service would be sent out for review as soon as possible .
#4 . FOLLOW UP DISCUSSION ABOUT THE CITYWIDE HOUSING POLICY.
Hold a follow up discussion about the Citywide Housing Policy.
This is the second discussion in a series on the topic. View
Attachments
4:48:00 PM Sean Murphy briefed the Council from attachments .
Discussion was held regarding previous housing policy discussions and
the amended Citywide Housing Policy for Council consideration.
4:51:34 PM Pam Perlich and Jim Wood briefed the Council from a Power
Point Presentation. Comments included demographic trends and specific
information regarding housing in the city, population needs, and 2010
Severe Housing Problems in the City.
5:19:38PM Discussion was held regarding current city housing issues
and needs, individual concerns about housing related issues,
development of new and affordable housing opportunities, funding for
housing development, zoning and transportation in relation to housing
opportunities, and options to address housing needs . Further briefing
and discussion regarding the City Housing Policy will be held
September 22, 2015, including residential developers who have
experience working with incentives and requirements for affordable
housing.
#5. 6:10:37 PM WESTSIDE MASTER PLAN ZONING AMENDMENTS
Receive a briefing on a number of zoning amendments as part of
the Westside Master Plan implementation process, a priority of the
Council 's this year. These amendments are designed to better foster
neighborhood business zones on the westside, a need identified in the
planning process. View Attachments
a. Rezone - 700 South 900 West Neighborhood Node
900 West 700 South - zoning map amendment for three properties
at the Northwest corner to rezone them from RMF-35-Moderate
Density Multi-family Residential to CN-Neighborhood Commercial .
(Item H3)
b. Rezone - 400 South 900 West Community Node
400 South 900 West - zoning map amendment for 24 properties on
or near the intersection to rezone them from RMF-35-Moderate
Density Multi-family Residential and CN-Neighborhood Commercial
to R-MU-35-Residential/Mixed Use. (Item H4)
c. Rezone - 400 South Concord Street Neighborhood Node
400 South Concord Street (1240 West) - zoning map amendment to
rezone properties from R-1/5000-Single Family Residential to
CN-Neighborhood Commercial and R-MU-35-Residential/Mixed Use.
(Item H5)
d. Rezone - Indiana Avenue Neighborhood Node
Indiana Avenue (850 South) between Navajo Street (1365 West)
and Pueblo Street (1440 West) - zoning map amendment on the
north side of Indiana Avenue to rezone the properties from CN—
Neighborhood Commercial to R-MU-35—Residential/Mixed Use. (Item
H6)
Nick Tarbet, Christopher Lee, Nick Norris, and Daniel Echeverria
briefed the Council from attachments.
Discussion was held regarding master plan implementation process,
concerns regarding development and zoning of neighborhood nodes, and
proposed zoning changes .
#6. 6:27:27PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ZONING AMENDMENTS AND REMOVAL
OF OPEN SPACE LANDS FROM CITY' S INVENTORY AT APPROXIMATELY 2425 SOUTH
900 EAST, FOREST DALE GOLF COURSE. View Attachments
a. Proposal to change the zoning on a portion of the Forest Dale
Golf Course property to allow for a fire station to be
constructed. Under the proposal, a . 86 acre portion of the
property at about 2425 South 900 East, just south of the existing
club house, would be rezoned to PL-2—Public Lands so a fire
station can be built . The property is currently hard surfaced and
being used for salt storage by the City. The fire station will
replace the existing fire station located at 1085 East Simpson
Avenue . Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition Nos .
PLNPCM2014-00882 and PLNPCM2014-00881 . (Item H1)
b. Removal of Open Space Lands from City' s Inventory at
Approximately 2425 South 900 East, Forest Dale Golf Course.
The Council is required to hold a public hearing on the open
space removal in addition to the hearing for the proposed zoning
amendments . (Item H2)
Nick Tarbet and David Gellner briefed the Council from
attachments.
#7 . 6:33:53PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may
give feedback or staff direction on any item related to City
Council business, including but not limited to:
• Vote By Mail Update
• Scheduling Items
See file M 14-5 for announcements .
#8 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
No discussion was held.
#9. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER,
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL
(ADVICE OF COUNSEL/LITIGATION) . (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Adams seconded to
enter into Closed Session to discuss the character, professional
competence, or physical or mental health of an individual (Advice of
Counsel/Litigation) , Utah Code §52-4-205 (1) (a) , Utah Open and Public
Meetings Law. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Mendenhall,
Adams, LaMalfa, Luke, and Garrott voted aye . Council Members Penford
and Rogers were absent. See File M 15-2 for Sworn Statement .
In Attendance: Council Members Adams, LaMalfa, Mendenhall, Luke, and
Garrott .
Absent: Council Members Penford and Rogers .
Others in Attendance: Margaret Plane, Cindy Gust-Jenson, Mark
Kittrell, and Jennifer Bruno.
The Closed Session adjourned at 6 : 55 p.m.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 6 : 55 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
September 1, 2015 .
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September 8, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at
4 : 54 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, and Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor ' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney, Lehua Weaver,
Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; Debbie Lyons, Public Service
Sustainability Program Director; Lynn Pace, Senior Advisor to Mayor
Becker; Sean Murphy, Council Public Policy Analyst; Mike Akerlow, HAND
Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Jeff Snelling, City
Engineer; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; and Cindi Mansell,
City Recorder.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 54 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 5:17:09PM SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE REGULATIONS. The Council
will be briefed on proposed changes to the City's solid waste and
recycling regulations. The proposed changes include requiring
businesses and multi-family complexes to establish recycling programs,
and a graduated fine schedule for noncompliance with refuse, recycling
and green waste collection laws. View Attachments
Lehua Weaver and Debbie Lyons briefed the Council with
attachments . Ms . Lyons explained up to this point, recycling for all
businesses and multi-family properties had been optional based on the
property or business owner preference . She said the service would now
be required for properties that generate more than a certain volume
(4-cubic yards) of recyclable waste . Discussion followed regarding the
important goal of increasing the amount of waste diverted from the
Landfill, options for smaller bins, compliance inspections by Zoning
Enforcement, verification of hauler waste versus recycle contract,
contamination and handling issues, various ideas to pass costs along
or provide for City absorption, and other types of creativity with
options to sufficiently divert waste . Ms . Lyons said the Utah
Apartment Association had requested exclusion for low-income housing
due to limitations in passing those costs along.
Councilmember Rogers expressed concern in mandating others to
comply when the City does not and suggested including Salt Lake County
in the City' s approach to assist in protecting the landfill capacity.
The Council noted that response from residents was overwhelmingly
supportive. Further discussion followed regarding approach, phase-in
time, pilot project, how to measure, tracking ability, outreach,
education, consistent City campaign, and potential to involve the
Civic Engagement Group to assist Public Services in marketing or
education endeavors . Ms . Weaver said Staff could return with
additional information on capacity, implementation (possibly tie into
the business license process) , education, and enforcement prior to
scheduling a public hearing.
#2 . 5:56:05 PM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS . The Council will
continue to discuss the Mayor's recommended budget relating to the
City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.
Capital improvements involve the construction, purchase or renovation
of buildings, parks, streets or other physical structures. Generally,
projects have a useful life of five or more years and cost $50, 000 or
more. View Attachments
Sean Murphy, Jeff Snelling, Jennifer Bruno, Cindy Gust-Jenson,
Rick Graham, and Robin Hutcheson briefed the Council with attachments .
Mr. Murphy indicated Staff had listed projects associated with Council
Priorities and subsequent ranking and sorting. He referenced two new
Council-initiated projects (#72) Redwood Meadows Park and (#73)
Indiana Avenue, 9th South & 9th West pedestrian improvements . Discussion
followed regarding the Indiana Avenue project being an impact fee-
eligible project. Mr. Murphy stated if the fees are not allocated and
encumbered, the City begins to lose the fees and repayment would be
required. Councilmember LaMalfa discussed the complete streets design
proposal and suggested utilizing Class C funds previously allocated
for the Indiana Avenue project. Mr. Murphy said there would be a
conflict removing Class C funds from this project within the impact
fee section. Ms . Gust-Jenson discussed differing funding stream
alternatives .
Jeff Snelling discussed the West Side Industrial impact fee
collection area and program in anticipation of two phases of necessary
roadwork. Councilmember LaMalfa suggested utilizing $500, 000 from the
Indiana Avenue CIP project for design and engineering of complete
streets in the West Side Master Plan, and additional fund balance to
make a complete match of $1 . 2 million.
A 1-5 Straw Poll was conducted and failed in favor of moving
forward at this time with these two Council-initiated (#72 & #73)
items and not putting them in line with priorities . Councilmember
LaMalfa was in favor, Council Members Adams, Luke, Garrott,
Mendenhall, and Rogers were opposed. Councilmember Penfold was not
present when the poll was taken.
Councilmember LaMalfa addressed the West Side Master Plan
projects and suggested consideration of all eight projects together
with a revenue bond. He said all projects are highlighted as projects
to complete the West Side Master Plan as well as address overlapping
Council priority projects . Discussion followed regarding the length of
time projects have been on the project list. He suggested those eight
items, with the addition of the Indiana Avenue complete streets
proposal, would make significant progress on achieving the master plan
and putting the west side neighborhood on a trajectory to success . Mr.
Murphy stated that total would be approximately $4 . 5 million but many
of the projects span across the City and potentially implement
citywide goals .
Councilmember Luke addressed the different CIP approach this year
based on priorities and expressed concern there had been a number of
projects that had already followed the process with the Board. He
said he felt the Council should first vote on projects that had
received CIP Board recommendation and get through the priority list
first by voting on items which had already received a recommendation.
He said they could then see what amount of funding remained for
additional projects . Concern was expressed that the Council would
then be spending all available funds based solely on the Mayor' s
recommendations for the balanced budget.
Councilmember Mendenhall suggested the Council proceed with those
projects that had received board recommendations but discuss the
amount. Discussion followed regarding the change in approach or
consideration of items that had not been recommended by the Board or
the Mayor.
The Council reviewed the projects in order, beginning with Folsom
trail from 500 West to the Jordan River. Ms . Hutcheson reviewed
funding necessary for planning and design towards production of
construction documents . Discussion followed regarding the impact fee
funds and whether they could apply to design or construction. Ms .
Hutcheson stated she would have to check. She explained the project
developed throughout the bond discussion after the submittal of the
CIP proposals . She said there would still be the connection but with
slightly fewer amenities . She clarified design could be completed
with a smaller amount and the $100, 000 could provide construction
documents . The Council addressed a number that would include design
for the Folsom Trail and proximity to the bridge from Jordan River to
City creek.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in favor of funding the
Folsom Trail project at approximately $100, 000 .
Consideration was given to the impact-fee eligible project for
Indiana Avenue/900 South rehabilitation project. Mr. Murphy stated
this project had been moved into the impact fee projects .
Consideration was given to project #3, bikeways citywide which
also appear in the Urban Trails and pedestrian safety priorities . It
was asked if the impact fees would be in addition of the recommended
amount, with Mr. Murphy stating he was waiting for clarification.
A 6-1 Straw Poll was conducted in favor of funding $250, 000 total
for this project, including impact fees . Councilmember Garrott was
opposed; Council Members LaMalfa, Adams, Luke, Mendenhall, Rogers, and
Penfold were in favor.
Ms . Gust-Jenson clarified that staff had rushed to attempt
placement of items in categories based on priorities . She said she
could see how this could be done a different way in the future to be
more precise and added that there were components that relate to other
areas that should be broken down more or include disclaimers because
it was not accurate to say that all items within each category are
directly related.
A 5-2 Straw Poll was conducted in favor of funding $300, 000 for
Project #7 - ADA & CPSC related playground safety surface
improvements, citywide . Council Members Penfold and Garrott were
opposed; Council Members LaMalfa, Adams, Luke, Mendenhall, and Rogers
were in favor.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in favor of funding $150, 000
for Project #8 2015/16 Bridge Maintenance Program. Mr. Snelling
offered clarification these would fund maintenance for non-
pedestrian/existing vehicle bridges .
Councilmember Penfold suggested moving $250, 000 from Urban
Forestry into the next budget amendment with the intent that such be
incorporated into the annual Urban Forestry (Parks/Public Services)
budget. He discussed the rationale it was almost all entirely
maintenance that should be considered in General Fund budgeting rather
than Special CIP.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in favor of allocating
$250, 000 from Urban Forestry CIP (Project #9) into the General Fund in
an upcoming budget amendment as recommended.
A 6-1 Straw Poll was conducted in favor of funding Project #73
with $500, 000 from CIP. Councilmember Rogers was opposed; Council
Members LaMalfa, Penfold, Garrott, Mendenhall, Luke, and Adams were in
favor.
7:43:52 PM The Council readdressed the Indiana Avenue 9th/9th
pedestrian improvements (#73) approval of $500, 000 ($1, 200, 000 total)
and whether it would be CIP, General Fund allocation, General Fund
balance, or Class C funds . Councilmember LaMalfa said the total
estimate included a complete-street proposal and the intent was to
cover design and engineering. Ms . Gust-Jenson said the hope was it
would be easy to move the Indiana funds over to put towards this
project, but it was recently discovered this would mess with the
Impact Fee program and the suggestion was to get the project started
with $500, 000 toward design and engineering.
Councilmember LaMalfa said he would go back to a bond proposal to
complete the full reach of the street and acknowledged there was not a
need for full reconstruction but rather from I-215 to I-15 to include
intersections . He said completion of this was critical to the success
of the West Salt Lake Plan and he would propose $500, 000 could be the
first bond payment in a 10-year bond to complete those improvements .
It was noted that further discussion would take place on this matter.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in favor of allocating
$200, 000 for Project #18 Sidewalk Rehabilitation/Concrete Saw Cutting
& Slab Jacking citywide .
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in favor of allocating
$150, 000 for Project #19 Sidewalk Rehabilitation/Protective Sidewalk
Repair citywide .
A 6-1 Straw Poll was conducted in favor of allocating $204, 700
for Project #20 Main Street ADA improvements citywide . Council Members
Luke, Adams, Mendenhall, LaMalfa, Penfold, Rogers were in favor;
Councilmember Garrott was opposed and stated Main Street was
accessible and he did not want to see more construction. Mr. Snelling
explained existing ADA guidelines were met at the time when light rail
was constructed down Main Street. He said some "slopes" do not meet
ADA requirements and there had been numerous citizens request the
project.
Discussion followed regarding Project #21, Missing Sidewalk
Installation Program citywide. Ms . Gust-Jenson discussed the sidewalk
replacement program policy and suggested Council Staff work with
Administration to clarify the language to be consistent wherein most
property owners in the City have invested in sidewalk replacement and
this allocation was not changing that practice.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in favor of allocating
$50, 000 for Project #21 and for Staff to verify consistent sidewalk
policy language and possibly bring back wording for Council
consideration. Inquiry was raised as to whether the sidewalk 50/50
program existed within the CIP. Council requested this information
from Public Services Director Rick Graham.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in favor of allocating
$200, 000 for Project #23, ADA Accessibility Ramps/Corner Repairs,
citywide.
Discussion followed regarding Project #28, six Traffic Signal
Upgrades, 900 E/2700 S; 900 W/600 S; 500 E/500 S; 500 E/100 S; 200
E/2100 S; 1200 W/600 N and proposed funding requested for $1, 080, 000 .
Inquiry was raised as to priorities, Ms . Hutcheson stated this would
be for upgrades .
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in favor of allocating
$600, 000 to provide for 3 traffic signals .
Discussion followed regarding Project #31, HAWK Light for 400 S .
and Concord Avenue and 400 S . Concord Avenue Cross Streets . Ms .
Hutcheson explained this was a community request and Staff
recommendation was not for a HAWK signal due to configuration of
conjoining streets . She said the proposed solution was to install a
rapid flashing beacon which could be funded now from pedestrian safety
funds . This item was subsequently pulled from CIP.
Discussion followed regarding Cemetery priorities items with
Councilmember Penfold addressing Project #32 Historic llth Avenue
Sandstone and 405 N. Cobblestone Retaining Wall Repair and
Replacement, llth Avenue from M Street to U Street and 405 N. 980 E . in
the SLC Cemetery. He said the recommendation of $325, 924 would
provide for the critical stabilization that must be done. Mr. Graham
said this still would not taken into account some parts of the
southern wall south down llth Avenue; he estimated it would accomplish
70-80% of the immediate need even with the recommended $550, 000
allocation.
A 6-1 Straw Poll was conducted in favor of allocating $550, 000
towards project #32 for the Cemetery as outlined. Council Members
LaMalfa, Penfold, Garrott, Mendenhall, Luke, and Adams were in favor;
Councilmember Rogers was opposed.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in favor of allocating
$153, 750 to complete Project #72 at Redwood Meadows Park.
Mr. Murphy said Project #69, Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Citywide had been overlooked.
Discussion followed regarding the Council' s schedule and intent
for voting on projects . Mr. Murphy said the Council had completed
review of all projects with recommendations, zeroed out some projects,
but have not funded projects typically funded such as local street
construction, percent for art, contingency, etc. He said Staff would
confirm the funding numbers and identify items typically funded for an
upcoming Council conversation. Ms . Gust-Jenson said Council would need
to adopt the entire CIP Plan via ordinance. Councilmember LaMalfa
stated he would like to create a more tangible proposal surrounding
the Indiana business nodes and stated he would like to return with a
higher-quality proposal for the only item related to the West Side
Master Plan.
#3. 6:48:14 PM IMPACT FEE STUDY. The Council will receive a
presentation from the City's Impact Fees consultant about how impact
fees work and the City's options for changing fees going forward. This
is an interim report. The Administration has not yet finalized
recommendations for changing impact fees. The Council will continue to
discuss this topic in the coming months. View Attachments
Discussion followed regarding the need to reschedule this agenda
item to provide more time for discussion. Mr. Akerlow said the Impact
Fee consultant was present this evening but could return to another
meeting. Ms . Bruno added the discussion may be related to a
percolating proposal that came out of the Enterprise SLC process
wherein Administration would be forwarding a request to place a
moratorium on impact fees . She said the consultant presentation would
cover where SLC was at in the process to forward a new impact fee
schedule. Discussion followed regarding challenges faced in the past
associated with specifics of projects and expenditures, changing
priorities, inadequate collection of fees, and specific fee options .
The Council expressed concern with the consultant moving forward
without Council input. Ms . Bruno stated there was earlier discussion
and Staff had provided information to the consultant to the extent
that it could be included. Mr. Akerlow added there would be a great
deal of work-service methodology, conditions and time to review
projects . Ms . Gust-Jenson said although the Council did provide
policy input at the time, there was a different proposal on the table .
She said there would be several policy questions the Council would
need to consider in the near future .
#4 . SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONS IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS. The Council
will be briefed about a proposal that would change the approval
process for small solar panel installations on residences in historic
districts and at landmark sites. The proposed changes would allow City
staff to approve applications for solar panel installations - except
when they are proposed to be located on the front facade directly
adjacent to the public right-of way. Currently, applications for
panels on the front or side facades must be reviewed and approved by
the Historic Landmark Commission. Related provisions of Title 21A-
Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. View Attachments
No discussion was held.
#5. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - LAND EXCHANGES WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY.
The Council will be briefed about proposed land exchanges with Salt
Lake County. Under the proposal, the City will convey to the County:
View Attachments
• Mick Riley Golf Course, 421 East Vine Street;
• Health Department Building, 610 South 200 East;
• Tenth East Senior Center, 237 South 1000 East;
• Liberty Senior Center, 251 East 700 South; and
• Sunday Anderson Senior Center, 868 West 900 South.
Under the proposal, the County will convey to the City:
• the land under Raging Waters, 1205 West 1700 South;
• the first floor of the City & County Building, 451 South State;
and
• approximately 230 acres of unimproved real property in Lambs
Canyon.
No discussion was held.
#6. DOG OFF-LEASH ISSUES. The Council continues to explore
options for how to meet its dog off-leash policy goal, which would
create new off-leash areas while minimizing potential negative
impacts. Council Members will discuss the current process and
guidelines for designating dog off-leash areas, as well as several
additional items from previous briefings. View Attachments
No discussion was held.
#7 . 7:44:42 PM REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR.
Report of the Executive Director, including a review of Council
information items and announcements. The Council may give feedback or
staff direction on any item related to City Council business,
including but not limited to:
• Plan Salt Lake Next Steps
• Council Legislative Subcommittee
• Ordinance Amendment - East Bench Preserve Hours
• Scheduling Items
See File M 15-5 for Announcements .
#8 . 4:55:08PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Council Members that recently traveled to Denver and met with
Boulder/Denver City Officials to learn about their transportation
efforts, including complete streets, public transportation, accessible
transportation, urban transit oriented development, and more -
discussed what they had learned or felt most important .
Comments included:
*Opportunity for service "buy ups" with Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
similar to what Boulder had done with their Regional Transportation
District (RTD) system resulting in benefits such as expansion of
hours, frequency, routes, or even making certain routes free that
serve a regional basis .
*Non-profit that provides transportation for a huge variety of people
that are elderly or disabled.
*Meeting with developers and transportation players can result in
benefits for the older population.
*Zero-based parking in combination with adjacent parking structure to
lease out in conjunction.
*Unbundling being a critical part of the scenario.
*Ability to build out local networks by generating original revenue
from the Municipal Parking Authority and changing requirements so that
developers were not billing for parking; these fees were then able to
expand into the eco-pass program that resulted in a constituency of
public transportation advocates; these advocates were then involved in
the community design process .
*Start small and change how RDT thought local transportation worked
and now local transportation was paying for 2/3 of the system; they
had to show the City of Boulder how to do it and ensured success by
offering a community-led design process that exceeded ridership
expectations in six weeks .
*Options to utilize transit tax.
*Contributions by the University of Colorado for buy-ups and routes
and actual contribution of a part of student fees; how that
relationship could expand with participation.
Further discussion followed regarding the transit ballot
proposition and potential for outreach and to educate the public as
well as potential to hire a separate lobbyist for the upcoming
Legislative Session for big-ticket items such as the prison.
Councilmember Garrott asked the Council to think about these items and
provide feedback to Council Staff.
#9. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 9 : 04 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
September 8, 2015 .
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September 22, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 22, 2015,
at 2 : 08 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451
South State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott; James Rogers; Erin
Mendenhall; Charlie Luke; Kyle LaMalfa; Stan Penfold; and Lisa Adams .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Sean Murphy,
Council Public Policy Analyst; Michael Akerlow, Housing and
Neighborhood Development Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation
Division Director; Lynn Jarman, Public Utilities Financial Analyst;
Nancy Monteith, Parks Landscape Architect; Russell Weeks, Senior
Council Public Policy Analyst; Julianne Sabula, Transportation
Division Streetcar Program Manager; Larry Bower, Airport Landside
Operations Manager; Marco Kunz, Senior City Attorney; Nick Tarbet,
Council Public Policy Analyst; Michaela Oktay, Planning Manager;
Maryann Pickering, Principal Planner; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City
Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Tom Brennan, Nelson/Nygaard Consulting
Associates Project Director; Hal Johnson, Utah Transit Authority
(UTA) ; and Fred Philpot, Lewis Young Robertson and Burningham, Inc.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 08 p.m.
Note: Some Agenda Items were addressed out of order.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S
CITY-OWNED PROPERTY REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO PARKS AND
PUBLIC LANDS. Under the proposal, existing park rules would be applied
to all lands managed by, maintained by or under the jurisdiction of
the Parks and Public Lands division. The proposal would also direct
that funds from the sale of surplus property be deposited into the
respective open space fund or enterprise fund. (Formal Meeting Item -
F1)
No discussion was held.
#2 . 2:08:30 PM CONTINUE TO DISCUSS THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET
RELATING TO THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2015-2016. Capital improvements involve the construction,
purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other physical
structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of five or more
years and cost $50, 000 or more.
Sean Murphy, Jennifer Bruno, Nancy Monteith, David Everitt, Robin
Hutcheson, Lynn Jarman, and Mike Akerlow briefed the Council with
attachments . Mr. Murphy reviewed prior discussions/decisions and said
approximately $5 . 7 million remained to be allocated.
Discussion/decisions were made on the following
categories/projects : (logsheet)
Discussion was held on Councilmember LaMalfa' s proposal relating
to the development of important nodes along Indiana Avenue/9th West
corridor. Mr. Murphy said improvements included pedestrian safety
projects, bulb-outs/crosswalks along Indiana Avenue, 900 South 900
West (Oxbow) lane reconfiguration, complete streets, and intersections .
Councilmember LaMalfa explained additional aspects of the proposal
which included funding only projects located in the Westside Master
Plan area. Straw Poll: Support for $2 .38 million proposal ($500 ,000
from current set-aside, $1 million from Class C funds, and the balance
($880,000) from Capital Asset Management (CAM) fund. All Council
Members were in favor. Councilmember LaMalfa said he hoped Community
and Redevelopment Agency Development Areas (CDAs/RDAs) could be
coupled with this proposal to fuel implementation of the Westside
Master Plan.
Discussion was held on an "Council Added" project suggested by
Councilmember LaMalfa to master plan the State Street area (Council
was already considering a CDA along State Street corridor) .
Councilmember LaMalfa said a master plan would benefit the City and
RDA as a guiding document for how that area should grow. He said the
plan could be called "Unifying Small Area Plan" . Councilmember Garrott
asked if the proposal was for the current budget . Councilmember
LaMalfa said yes . Councilmember Penfold suggested funding the plan
through the RDA. Councilmember Garrott suggested having Planning
prepare the plan so it could be officially adopted. He said the plan
could be funded by the RDA.
Councilmember Luke requested for future CIP budget discussions
that some type of streets master plan be prepared listing specifics
about proposed projects (location, costs, etc. ) so Council Members
would have a better idea of the overall picture (include intent
language, project prioritization, public transparency) . Mr. Murphy
said they would include that request in future CIP priority
discussions with the Administration. Councilmember Luke said the same
concept needed to be incorporated in general budget discussions as
well . Councilmember Luke also requested that all project information
be put/listed in one location so street projects could be easily
recognized in the broader CIP list . Ms . Gust-Jenson asked for more
clarification on direction about the General Fund budget .
Councilmember Luke said some things were funded through the General
Fund and having that list available to see if there were smaller
projects being funded through the General Fund, the Council would be
able to use the same process/context.
Councilmember Adams requested a detailed plan of how the City
planned to address (repair/replace) all City streets in a shorter
timeframe than the "105" year plan. She said this needed to be a
Council priority (list to include funding amounts) . Ms . Gust-Jenson
said Staff would work with the consultant/Administration to determine
the annual investment needed for 10, 20, or 50 year schedules and get
information back to the Council so a policy decision could be made .
Councilmember Penfold said research was needed to determine if Streets
had capacity/funding to accomplish re-prioritization. Councilmember
Garrott said he thought Councilmember Adams request could be addressed
through the Council' s CIP audit (available in early fall) .
Straw Poll: Councilmember Luke suggested asking Staff to work
with Transportation, Streets, and Engineering to develop a prioritized
list of needed projects (identify project areas and provide projected
timeframes on life/usability) . He suggested having them focus on
information already available, not information they needed to create
(put current information in a usable format) . Councilmember Garrott
asked if Council supported the suggestion. All Council Members were in
favor.
Discussion was held on the "Historically Funded thru CIP"
category:
Item 25: 337 Community Garden. Councilmember Garrott said the
garden was already installed and asked for additional information. Ms .
Monteith explained the proposal . She said there was a small area which
could be developed as a pocket park. Straw Poll: Support to fund
$135,000 (project impact fee eligible) . All Council Members were in
favor.
Item 22 : Parks-Public Lands set-aside (PPL) Deferred maintenance
Citywide. Ms . Bruno explained the proposal . Councilmember Penfold
expressed concern that some proposed projects were new park amenities,
not deferred maintenance . He said clarification was needed for future
discussions defining deferred maintenance parameters and what projects
really belonged in the General Fund (fund maintenance through
department budgets) .
Straw poll: Support to approve Item 19 (Percent for Art -
$166, 977) ; Item 20 (Contingency - $100,000) ; Item 21 (Facilities - CIP
ongoing deferred maintenance-various City-owned general fund buildings
- $490,000) ; and Item 22 (deferred maintenance Citywide - $590, 000)
for current CIP funding and that Items 21 and 22 be funded through the
General Fund next year and beyond. All Council Members were in favor.
Further discussion was held on the Capital Asset Management
account regarding available funds .
Discussion was held on the "Impact Fees/Class C" category.
Item 23 : Indiana Avenue/900 South Rehabilitation (Gladiola St to
the Surplus Canal) , Indiana Avenue/900 S from Gladiola St to the
Surplus Canal. Straw Poll: All Council Members were in favor of
funding levels recommended for Impact Fees ($1,591,000) and Class "C"
($1,200,000) .
Item 29: 1300 South Bicycle Bypass (pedestrian/bicycle master
plan implementation) , parallel route north of 1300 south including
several smaller streets, from 200 East to 500 West. Discussion was
held with Ms . Hutcheson regarding crossing improvements . Councilmember
Mendenhall asked about potential cost sharing with the Utah Transit
Authority (UTA) . Ms . Hutcheson said they were working with UTA and
would pursue a cost sharing partnership. She said they were also
pursuing funding assistance through the "Transportation Alternative
Program" and "Regional Funding Assistance" . Further discussion was
held on matching requirements relating to impact fees . Straw Poll:
Support to fund $460,000 ($200,000 General Fund, $46,000 Impact Fees,
and $200,000 matching funds) . All Council Members were in support,
except Councilmember Luke, who was opposed.
Item 28 : Urban Trail Network, Citywide. Discussion was held with
Ms . Hutcheson regarding aspects of the proposal (McClelland & City
Creek were only impact fee eligible trails) . Councilmember Rogers
asked about potential to utilize "Proposition One" funding. Ms .
Hutcheson said she would review the proposal and let Council know
which items were eligible . Councilmember Rogers said other CIP
projects needed to be reviewed for potential "Proposition One"
funding. Straw Poll: Support for $250,000 . Council Members Mendenhall,
Penfold, Garrott, and LaMalfa were in favor. Council Members Adams,
Luke, and Rogers were opposed. Note: amount reduced to $50,000 through
later straw polls ($150,000 to Item 26 and $50,000 to Item 43) .
Item 43: Public Way Concrete Restoration Program: Curb & Gutter
Retaining Walls and Structures, Citywide. Mr. Jarman explained the
proposal . Discussion was held about an assessment study being
performed by Public Utilities (PU) regarding potential to shift the
curb and gutter program to PU/StormWater (review legal barriers) . The
Council requested Engineering and PU work together to avoid
duplicating efforts on conducting a Citywide survey and/or evaluating
specific locations . Straw Poll: Support for $250,000 . All Council
Members were in favor, except Council Members Garrott and LaMalfa, who
were opposed.
Item 24 : Street Improvements 2015/2016 - Pavement Overlay,
Reconstruction, and Preservation, Citywide. Councilmember Luke
suggested allocating the remaining CIP balance to this item.
Further discussion was held on Item 35: Warm Springs Park, 840
North 300 West (100, 000) ; Item 32 : Plaza 349 Parking Canopy & Solar PV
Array - 349 South 200 East ($150, 000) ; Item 31 : Bus Stop Enhancement
Match Funds, various bus stops/corridors within Council District 4
$100, 000 - leverage funds; Item 26: Pedestrian Safety Improvements,
Citywide (potential to utilize parking revenue, traffic/parking fines,
and $75, 000 in impact fees) ; Item 24 : Street Improvements 2015/2016 -
Pavement Overlay, Reconstruction, and Preservation, Citywide . Straw
Poll: Support for $300,000 for Item 26/Pedestrian Safety; $50,000 for
Item 28/Urban Trails; $150,000 for Item 32/Plaza 349 concrete;
$100,000 for Item 35/Warm Springs Park; $100,000 for Item 31/Bus
Stops; and the remaining amount (approx. $532 ,000) going to Item
24/Local Streets . All Council Members were in favor except
Councilmember Adams who was opposed.
Item 27 : Downtown Park, location to be determined (TBD) . Ms .
Bruno said the park was 100% impact fee eligible . Straw Poll: Support
for $900,000 . All Council Members were in favor.
#3. 4:35:26 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM NELSON/NYGAARD CONSULTING
ASSOCIATES ON THE STATUS OF THE TRANSIT MASTER PLAN (TMP) . The update
will include a progress report and an opportunity for Council to
provide feedback on developing the framework for evaluating future
transit service in Salt Lake City.
Russell Weeks, Tom Brennan, Julianne Sabula, and Robin Hutcheson
briefed the Council with a PowerPoint and attachments . Comments
included progress towards preparing a transit master plan, public
involvement including outreach events and stakeholder interviews,
goals and evaluation framework, programmatic evaluation measures,
Transit Master Plan goals and objectives, and summary of key transit
service needs/gaps .
#4 . 5:00:54 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE REGARDING A STUDY OF TRANSIT
OPTIONS TO CONNECT DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE CITY WITH SOUTH DAVIS COUNTY.
The recommended Locally Preferred Alternative route includes a
recommendation that Bus Rapid Transit be developed on 400 West. The
briefing will clarify that the Locally Preferred Alternative would
extend from Bountiful to Salt Lake City utilizing S.R. 89 and 400 West
and would terminate at North Temple.
Russell Weeks, Robin Hutcheson and Hal Johnson briefed the
Council with attachments . Mr. Weeks said Council needed to consider
why this was not being done as a part of the TMP. Discussion was held
on policy questions listed in the attachments . Comments included
having 60-foot buses in regular traffic lanes, continued Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) lanes along 400 South, limited congestion along 400
West, signal prioritization given to buses, Locally Preferred
Alternative (LPA) issues, where would LPA lanes operate/terminate,
high capacity fixed guide-way system, LPA already adopted by other
cities, financial commitment not being made by adopting LPA, separate
funding process to develop financial plan, county-to-county
connection, and potential to include proposal in HIVE pass .
Councilmember Garrott requested detailed information about
components envisioned along 400 West relating to
transit/buses/stations . He said it appeared Council was comfortable
moving forward with the proposed language with a modification to
change fixed guide-way language to BRT) . Mr. Weeks said Staff would
prepare motions for October 6th. Councilmember Garrott asked Council
Members to let Staff know if they had any further changes/concerns .
#5. 5:35:05 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS
ABOUT OPTIONS FOR REGULATING RATES GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES
CHARGE; ADMINISTRATIVE STEPS TAKEN TO IMPROVE GROUND TRANSPORTATION
SERVICE; AND PREPARATION AND POTENTIAL RESEARCH NECESSARY TO AMEND
EXISTING ORDINANCES TO IMPROVE SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC. The briefing
will include discussion with the Council on its perspective on
improving ground transportation service. The briefing and discussion
are intended to result in an ordinance for the Council to consider at
a later date.
Russell Weeks, Larry Bowers, and Marco Kunz briefed the Council
with attachments . Comments included statute enacted for Transportation
Network Companies (TNCs) , Uber/Lyft issues, TNC certification,
transportation rate issues/metering, monitor complaints/performance,
Mystery/Secret Shopper reports, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
accessibility issues, impacts from deregulating taxi industry,
jurisdictional issues, vehicle inspection/registration, and dwell time
issues .
Councilmember Adams requested the Airport install signage
advising customers about various forms of available transportation
options including costs (fund information booth with personnel) . Mr.
Bowers said they would explore options .
Councilmember Penfold asked if ordinance modifications were
needed to comply with the new State law. Ms . Kunz said even though
State law pre-empted the City' s ordinance, insurance requirements
needed to be changed to be in technical/strict compliance .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked how Council could help empower
Airport investigations . Mr. Bower' s said their public relations
department was exploring the potential for public surveys and other
ways to acquire data.
Discussion was held on issues/ideas Council Members wanted the
Airport to consider and provide feedback on relating to its effort to
improve public service .
• Councilmember Penfold - rate evaluation across all providers
including TNCs (help determine market rate - potential to adjust
maximum cap)
• Councilmember LaMalfa - provide report identifying percentage of
extreme experiences customers were having (don' t report about
averages)
• Councilmember Garrott - measure "perception of service" of 1)
Airport customers, 2) people frequenting Downtown, 3) Citywide
customers, 4) low-income access (some providers refuse rides in
low-income areas) , and 5) customers requiring ADA accessibility.
• Councilmember Mendenhall - dwell-time issues relating to staging
areas at the Airport .
• Councilmember Adams - public perception about the number of taxis
and TNCs that were ADA compliant.
Councilmember Garrott asked Mr. Bowers to re-state information
the Council wanted the Airport to collect in future surveys . Mr.
Bowers said measure pricing for all forms of transportation including
extremes of data (not just average) , perceptions of service from
points of the Airport, downtown, and Citywide, low income areas and
ADA accessibility, and opportunity for signage about transportation
options . Mr. Bowers also expressed concern about prior budget cuts
relating to the Secret Shopper program.
Discussion was held about a timeframe to gather information and
return to the Council . Councilmember Garrott asked Mr. Bowers to
follow-up with Staff on a timeline for getting information back to
Council including a request to restore Secret Shopper funding.
#6. 8:11:18 PM RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM THE CITY' S IMPACT FEES
CONSULTANT ABOUT HOW IMPACT FEES WORK AND THE CITY' S OPTIONS FOR
CHANGING FEES GOING FORWARD. This is an interim report. The
Administration has not yet finalized recommendations for changing
impact fees. As time allows the Council will then hold an initial
policy discussion on impact fees in general, in preparation for a
forthcoming Administrative proposal . The Council will continue to
discuss this topic in the coming months.
Jennifer Bruno, Mike Akerlow, and Fred Philpot briefed the
Council with attachments . Comments included potential moratorium,
statutory requirements, growth factors (construction, population,
traffic, and pedestrian activity) , Citywide versus specific location
analysis, who benefits from specific improvements, components/factors
relating to General Fund match requirements, how does the number of
projects impact match calculations, eligibility components, better
project prioritization (shorter list would enhance impact fee
utilization) , how "complete streets" improvements factored into growth
calculations/impact fee utilization, capacity to increase service
levels in order to increase impact fee eligibility, growth forecasts,
distribution formulas, data collection/measurement, update master
plans/planning documents for better fee calculations, and perform
regular impact fee plan review and budget updates .
Council Members expressed interest in exploring different
assessment options such as square footage or bedrooms versus doors .
Mr. Philpot said latitude was available to determine impact fees
schedules (utilize existing data/resources) .
Straw Poll: Commitment to adhere to the following timeline to
ensure completion: October 6, 2015 policy discussion, October 13' 2015
moratorium discussion, and formal action on October 20, 2015. All
Council Members were in favor.
#7 . 6:12:32 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A PROPOSED INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE JORDAN RIVER
PARKWAY BETWEEN 200 SOUTH AND NORTH TEMPLE, INCLUDING A POSSIBLE
BRIDGE OVER THE RAILROAD TRACKS. SALT LAKE COUNTY IS PROVIDING $4 . 5
MILLION IN FUNDS TO THE CITY FOR THE PROJECT. (FORMAL MEETING ITEM -
El)
Jennifer Bruno, David Everitt, and Robin Hutcheson briefed the
Council with attachments . Comments included potential $2 million
funding gap, two bridge models, funding discrepancy, opportunity to
complete the Jordan River Trail system, Percent-for-Art component,
explore other funding opportunities (include Utah State Sovereigns
Land Program and Jordan River Commission) , Folsom connection, and
potential donation from Union Pacific ($500, 000) . Ms . Hutcheson said
the Council would receive further information regarding an upcoming
budget amendment to facilitate the funding exchange with the County.
Councilmember Garrott said Council was prepared to accept the funding
and would schedule the funding gap discussion for a future meeting.
#8 . 6:23:52 PM INTERVIEW JOHN MORGAN PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD. (FORMAL MEETING
ITEM - G1)
Councilmember Garrott said Mr. Morgan' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#9. 8:03:28 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD
CHANGE THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR SMALL SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATIONS ON
RESIDENCES IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND AT LANDMARK SITES. The proposed
changes would allow City staff to approve applications for solar panel
installations - except when they are proposed to be located on the
front facade directly adjacent to the public right-of way. Currently,
applications for panels on the front or side facades must be reviewed
and approved by the Historic Landmark Commission. Related provisions
of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition.
Nick Tarbet, Michaela Oktay, and Maryann Pickering briefed the
Council with attachments . Mr. Tarbet said Council approval was needed
on two minor text changes found during the application process which
needed to be included in the final ordinance . A majority of the
Council was in favor of accepting changes identified on Page 2 of the
attachment . Councilmember Penfold requested follow-up on the Council' s
ability to modify regulations to allow better roof access for
firefighters (access inhibited by panels) .
#10 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD CHANGE THE
ZONING FOR TWO PROPERTIES ON 600 SOUTH PURSUANT TO PETITION NOS.
PLNPCM2014-00832 AND PLNPCM2014-00833 . Currently, the properties
feature a duplex and a retail store. The changes would allow the
petitioner to tear down the commercial space and build a 3-story
mixed-use building.
• 563 East 600 South - rezone from Residential Multi-Family (RMF-
35) to Residential/Mixed Use (R-MU-35) . The proposal would also
amend the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map to
Medium Density Resident/Mixed Use.
• 567 East 600 South - rezone from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to
Residential/Mixed Use (R-MU-35) . Although the applicant has
requested that the properties be rezoned to Residential/Mixed Use
(R-MU-35) , consideration may be given to rezoning the properties
to another zoning district with similar characteristics.
(Petitioner -Ernesto Gutierrez)
Item was pulled.
#11 . 4:14:36 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business including but not limited to:
• Local Historic District Resolution
• Proposal to Hire Lobbyist to Help on Prison Issues
• Legislative Policy Committee
• Vote By Mail General Election Outreach
• Scheduling Items .
See File M 15-5 for announcements .
#12 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#13. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 8 : 58 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
September 22, 2015 .
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October 6, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at
2 : 10 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Erin
Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Kyle LaMalfa, and Charlie Luke .
Absent: Councilmember Penfold
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney;
Lehua Weaver, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Jill Remington Love,
Community and Economic Development Director; Sean Murphy, Council
Public Policy Analyst; Allison Rowland, Council Public Policy Analyst;
Nick Tarbet, Council Public Policy Analyst; Tracy Tran, Principal
Planner; Robin Hutcheson, Director of Transportation; Russell Weeks,
Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; Nick Norris, Planning Manager;
Maryann Pickering, Principal Planner; Mike Brown, Police Chief; and
Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Kirsten Clifford, applicant; Shaleane Gee, Salt
Lake County Division Manager of Special Projects and Grant
Partnerships; Carlton Christenson, Salt Lake County Director of
Regional Development; Frazier Nelson, Salt Lake County Director of
Data and Innovation; and Jennifer McGrath, Community Development and
Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:10:05 PM CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED
BUDGET RELATING TO THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015. Capital improvements involve the construction,
purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other physical
structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of five or more
years and cost $50, 000 or more. Formal Meeting Language Consider
adopting a resolution which includes the remaining CIP allocations for
Fiscal Year 2015-16. Capital improvements involve the construction,
purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other physical
structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of five or more
years and cost $50, 000 or more. Some of the projects identified for
funding include:
• $2. 4 million for complete streets enhancements on the westside at
900 West and Indiana Ave. The improvements will impact four
neighborhood business nodes by adding lighting, bike lanes and
bus stops, and improving walkability, among other projects. The
improvements further implement components of the West Salt Lake
Master Plan—a Council priority this year; and
• $900, 000 in impact fees to purchase land for a park Downtown.
View Attachments
Sean Murphy and Robin Hutcheson briefed the Council with
attachments . Mr. Murphy explained that at the last Council meeting,
there was a sizable project that was mistakenly entered into the
General Fund category which moved the General Fund total down by $1 . 5
million. He said that number should have gone into the Impact Fee
column and the error had been corrected. He confirmed there was now
another $1 . 546 million to work within the General Fund and Council
would need to discuss expenditures . Mr. Murphy also stated there was a
proposed adjustment to the CIP budget by Councilmember LaMalfa to move
$365, 000 of proposed funding that had been voted on in the last
meeting for improvements to the Indiana Avenue/9th West intersection.
He said Councilmember LaMalfa had instead requested to move those
funds to the 9th West/8th South intersection.
Councilmember LaMalfa stated that the proposed adjustment was an
oversight. He said the main business node of the Westside was located
at 8th South and 9th West; moving these improvements from a trail
improvement to a business node improvement would be more faithful to
the Westside Master Plan. He said Transportation had some concerns
about the 9-Line Connection and crossing the trail at 9th South was
awkward because it was offset from the sidewalk by about 25-30 feet.
Councilmember LaMalfa said this intersection needed to be improved and
moving the funds was a priority for the Westside Master Plan.
Robin Hutcheson stated improvements were needed in both
intersections . She concurred with Councilmember Lamalfa that the trail
crossing had certain needs that were different than the proactive
types of improvements that were proposed at 8th South. Ms . Hutcheson
said both projects were good and hoped at some point there would be
additional funding for 9th South improvements .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of Councilmember
LaMalfa' s proposed adjustment to the CIP budget, to move the
previously approved $365, 000 from the Indian Avenue/9th West
intersection to the 9th West/8th South intersection.
Discussion was held regarding options for spending the additional
$1 . 546 million in the General Fund, funding for streets maintenance on
the Westside, funding for Pioneer Park proposed projects, and funding
for the City and County Building pedestrian lighting project.
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken to support funding $178, 000 for
the City and County Building pedestrian lighting project.
A 1-5 Straw Poll was taken and failed to support funding $497, 000
for Pioneer Park Improvements with no funding match required and the
remainder of funding to be applied to local street improvements . All
Council Members were opposed except Councilmember Rogers, who was in
favor.
A unanimous Straw poll was taken to support funding $250, 000 for
Pioneer Park Improvements with a 100o funding match from outside the
city and the remainder of funding to be applied to streets
maintenance .
Mr. Murphy clarified the additional $1 . 546 million in the General
Fund was approved for distribution of $178, 000 to the City and County
Building pedestrian lighting project, $250, 000 to Pioneer Park
improvements, and $1 . 1 million to local streets maintenance .
#2 . 2:50:35 PM A PROPOSED ORDINANCE BEFORE THE COUNCIL THAT WOULD
CHANGE THE ZONING FOR TWO PROPERTIES ON 600 SOUTH. Currently, the
properties feature a duplex and a retail store. The changes would
allow the petitioner to tear down the commercial space and build a 3-
story mixed-use building pursuant to Petition Nos. PLNPCM2014-00832
and PLNPCM2014-00833.
• 563 East 600 South - rezone from - Residential Multi-Family (RMF-
35) to Residential/Mixed Use (R-MU-35) . The proposal would also
amend the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map to
Medium Density Resident/Mixed Use.
• 567 East 600 South - rezone from Neighborhood Commercial (CN) to
Residential/Mixed Use (R-MU-35) . Although the applicant has
requested that the properties be rezoned to Residential/Mixed Use
(R-MU-35) consideration may be given to rezoning the properties
to another zoning district with similar characteristics.
(Petitioner - Ernesto Gutierrez) View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Tracy Tran and Kirsten Clifford briefed the Council
with attachments and a Power Point presentation. Discussion was held
regarding current and proposed building heights, and authority of the
Historic Landmarks Commission.
Kirsten Clifford, representing the property owner, stated that
the property owner lived out of state and had owned the properties for
a few years . She said the owner' s intent was to improve the location
and have tenants in the residential aspect that rely on transit . She
said the owner understood there could be building height concerns with
the proposed development; the goals were to have a 2-3 story mixed use
building that met historic district standards, and a small upscale
building that fit into the block space with one retail space on the
main floor and three or four dwellings .
Discussion was held regarding parking requirements, concern with
proposed zoning in relation to future development, possibility/options
for a development agreement, Central Community Master Plan, future
zoning of the community, and building height limitations .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in favor to support an agreement
with the developer not to exceed 35 feet or 3 stories in building
height .
Ms . Clifford stated the property owner would be happy to
accommodate that agreement .
Mr. Tarbet said a public hearing was scheduled for October 20,
2015 and the building height requirement for the development agreement
would be include in the motion.
#3. 3:19:46 PM A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SUGAR HOUSE
STREETCAR CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN AND ZONING. The proposal includes
height limits, commercial uses on upper floors, limiting building
types on some streets and other items related to the corridor, which
the Administration has incorporated in the plan. The proposed changes
are the result of City Council discussion in 2014. View Attachments
Russell Weeks, Nick Norris, Maryann Pickering, and David Everitt
briefed the Council with attachments . Mr. Weeks said the Planning
Department was seeking direction to prepare a revised ordinance for
future consideration.
Discussion was held regarding concerns and options for maximum
building height, maximum building lengths, upper story setbacks above
30 feet, balcony requirements, conditional and permitted use of social
clubs, permitted use of hotels and motels in the core and edge
districts, and floor area limits for taverns and brewpubs .
A 3-3 Straw Poll was taken and failed to set a maximum building
height of 65 feet plus an additional story permitted only for
affordable housing. Council Members Rogers, Luke, and Adams were in
favor; Council Members Mendenhall, Garrott, and LaMalaf were opposed.
A 3-3 Straw Poll was taken and failed to set a maximum building
height of 75-feet with no bonus possibility. Council Members Luke,
Rogers, and Adams were in favor; Council Members Garrott, LaMalfa, and
Mendenhall were opposed.
A 4-2 Straw Poll was taken in support to set a maximum building
height of 75-feet plus an additional 30-feet, allowing up to 105-feet,
permitted only for affordable housing. Council Members Mendenhall,
Adams, Garrott, and LaMalfa were in favor; Council Members Luke and
Rogers were opposed.
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support to approve the
language as presented for introduction of the Form-Based Urban
Neighborhood 1 Subdistrict into the corridor area.
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of a 20-percent
floorage requirement of the allowed additional 30-feet on the 75-feet
maximum building height .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of buildings less
than 45-feet high permit a "canopy, roof structure, or balcony at a
height of between 12-feet and 15-feet above the adjacent sidewalk.
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of requirements for
upper level building balconies to include 1) Residential balconies
must be a minimum of four feet deep so people can use them. 2)
Commercial uses that face the greenway may have a patio or second
floor balcony, including rooftops as long as the building met the
maximum height requirement, and 3) Private balconies and parking lot
landscaping have been removed from inclusion as common open space .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of removing social
clubs from permitted use and into conditional use in the edge
district.
A 4-2 Straw poll was taken and failed to limit taverns and social
clubs to 3000 square feet in the edge district . Council Members Adams,
Mendenhall, Rogers, and LaMalfa were opposed; Council Members Luke and
Garrott were in support .
A 4-2 Straw Poll was taken in support to limit taverns and social
clubs to 2500 square feet in the edge district . Council Members Adams,
Mendenhall, Rogers, and Luke were in support; Council Members LaMalfa
and Garrott were opposed.
A 4-2 Straw Poll was taken in support of restricting hotels and
motels from the Edge District . Council Members Adams, Mendenhall,
Rogers, and Luke were in support; Council Members Garrott and LaMalfa
were opposed.
A unanimous Straw poll was taken in support of allowing bed and
breakfasts and bed and breakfast inns as permitted uses in the Edge
and Core Districts .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of limiting building
lengths to 200 feet .
Mr. Norris stated the recent changes would be made to the
proposed ordinance and sent to Council for view as soon as possible .
Mr. Weeks said when the proposed ordinance was completed a public
hearing date would be set and the required advertising/noticing
completed.
Ms . Gust-Jenson said that as a courtesy, the proposed ordinance
would also be sent to the Planning Commission for review and comment .
Mr. Weeks said Staff would report back at the next meeting and if
everyone was ready to move ahead a public hearing date would be set .
#4 . RECEIVE A PERIODIC UPDATE ABOUT HOMELESS ISSUES AND SERVICES
IN THE RIO GRANDE NEIGHBORHOOD. This update will also include
information from Salt Lake County about its use of the Collective
Impact approach. View Attachments
Jill Love, Shaleane Gee, Carlton Christenson, Frazier Nelson, and
Chief Mike Brown, briefed the Council with attachments and a Power
Point presentation.
Discussion was held regarding long-term homeless issues which
included the focus point of the Collective Impact, current funding of
homeless services, direct spending into homeless services, associated
costs of homeless services, current function and proposed changes to
the homeless services system, , concerns regarding collaboration of
community efforts and funding, State involvement with homeless
services, and concerns and options regarding proposed redesign of the
current homelessness services system and realignment of funding.
Discussion was held regarding short-term homeless issues which
included the Police Department' s Rio Grande Initiative Progress
report, implementation of CompStat (a problem solving model of the
Police Department' s implement) , crime statistics, identifying
problems, and problem solving activities .
#5. A PROPOSED ORDINANCE IS BEFORE THE COUNCIL THAT WOULD AMEND
VARIOUS SECTION OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO BREWERIES,
SMALL BREWERIES AND BREWPUBS (AMENDING TITLE 21A) PURSUANT TO PETITION
NO. PLNPCM2015-00151. The changes would address:
• the difference between small craft breweries and large industrial
breweries;
• the definition of brewpub; • where breweries and brewpubs may be
located in the City;
• inconsistencies in zoning interpretations related to breweries
and brewpubs; and
• consistency with state code. (Petitioner-Mayor Ralph Becker)
View Attachments
No discussion was held.
#6. 8:02:51 PM A PROPOSED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT REGARDING LAND
EXCHANGES WITH SALT LAKE COUNTY IS CURRENTLY BEFORE THE COUNCIL. Under
the proposal, the City will convey to the County:
• Mick Riley Golf Course, 421 East Vine Street;
• Health Department Building, 610 South 200 East;
• Tenth East Senior Center, 237 South 1000 East;
• Liberty Senior Center, 251 East 700 South; and
• Sunday Anderson Senior Center, 868 West 900 South.
Under the proposal, the County will convey to the City:
• the land under Raging Waters, 1205 West 1700 South;
• the first floor of the City & County Building, 451 South State;
and
• approximately 230 acres of unimproved watershed property in Lambs
Canyon. View Attachments
Allison Rowland and David Everitt briefed the Council with
attachments . Ms . Rowland said properties identified in the land
exchanges with Salt Lake County were intended to clean up title and
ownership and to more accurately reflect the actual use of the
properties . She said the County already reviewed and approved the
Interlocal Agreement and any potential changes would have to be sent
back to the County for ratification.
David Everitt discussed the proposed properties owned by the City
which no longer served their prior purpose or require ongoing
maintenance . He talked about setting precedence for future land
exchanges with Salt Lake County.
Discussion was held regarding adjustments to the Interlocal
Agreement, formal appraisal of the properties, concerns regarding the
land exchange of the Sunday Anderson Senior Center in relation to the
Westside Master Plan future development, proposed changes regarding
the Sunday Anderson Senior Center land exchange to ensure future
development of a successful business node, concerns regarding the
Tenth East Senior Center parking lot in relation to potential uses and
possible expansion of Victory Park, and different options to include
in the proposed agreement regarding future development including a
Right-of-First Refusal clause .
Cindy Gust-Jenson said the Salt Lake County Council was aware
that the City Council needed to consider the agreement and expected
additional input.
Ms . Rowland asked if the Council perceived value in simplifying
ownership of the properties in the proposed land exchange . A majority
of Council Members agreed.
Ms . Rowland asked if the Council wished to establish a process
which involved standardization of future land exchanges with Salt Lake
County.
A 4-2 Straw Poll was taken in favor to establish a process to
standardize future land exchanges between the City and Salt Lake
County. Council Members Rogers, Luke, LaMalfa, and Adams were in
favor; Council Members Garrott and Mendenhall were opposed.
#7 . 8:36:58 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A
REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may
give feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business, including but not limited to:
• Public Outreach for Solid Waste and Assisted Living Facilities
• Succession and Protocol for Legislative Subcommittee
• Scheduling Items
See file M 15-5 for Announcements .
#8 . 6:23:11 PM MAYOR BECKER IS RECOMMENDING JENNIFER MCGRATH BE
APPOINTED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAMS ADVISORY BOARD. If appointed, Jennifer McGrath will be
filling a vacancy and will serve a term extending through June 4,
2018. View Attachments
The Council interviewed Jennifer McGrath. Councilmember Garrott
said Ms . McGrath' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal
consideration.
The Work Session adjourned at 6 : 29 p.m. to convene the Formal
Meeting.
The Work Session reconvened in the Council Chambers, Room 315 at
8 : 01 p.m.
#9. CONTINUE TO HOLD A POLICY DISCUSSION ON IMPACT FEES IN
GENERAL, IN PREPARATION FOR A FORTHCOMING ADMINISTRATIVE PROPOSAL. The
Council will continue to discuss this topic in the coming months.
Impact fees are charged to developers based on the increased need for
public services that results from population growth. View Attachments
Item postponed to the next meeting.
#10 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#11 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH
UTAH CODE FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 8 : 40 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held October
6, 2015 .
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October 13, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at
4 : 22 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Erin
Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney;
Jill Remington Love, Community and Economic Development Director; Sean
Murphy, Council Public Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Council Public
Policy Analyst; Allison Rowland, Council Public Policy Analyst; Lisa
Shaffer, Administrative Services Division Director; Curtis Preece,
City Courts Administration; Sylvia Richards, Council Public Policy
Analyst; Jaysen Oldroyd, Senior City Attorney; Michael Akerlow,
Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Nick Tarbet, Council
Public Policy Analyst; Michael Maloy, Senior Planner; Michaela Oktay,
Planning Manager; Nora Shepard, Planning Director; John Vuyk, City
Budget Manager; Brian Dale, Fire Chief; Robin Hutcheson,
Transportation Director; Tim Doubt, Deputy Police Chief; Shellie
Dietrich, Police Administration Accountant; and Scott Crandall, Deputy
City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Mike Reberg, Salt Lake County Animal Control
Services Director and Fred Philpot, Lewis Young Robertson and
Burningham, Inc.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 22 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 4:22:15 PM OPTIONS FOR HOW TO MEET ITS DOG OFF-LEASH POLICY
GOAL, WHICH WOULD CREATE NEW OFF-LEASH AREAS WHILE MINIMIZING
POTENTIAL NEGATIVE IMPACTS. Council Members will discuss the current
process and guidelines for designating dog off-leash areas, as well as
several additional items from previous briefings. View Attachments
Jan Aramaki, Allison Rowland, Rick Graham, Lisa Shaffer, and Mike
Reberg briefed the Council with attachments . Ms . Rowland provided
background information about the proposal including potential goals .
Discussion included expanding off-leash opportunities, minimize
impacts on other users, potential for pilot projects in all seven
districts, enforcement issues/utilize community groups, expand role of
existing and new community groups/partnerships (include education,
maintenance, enforcement, facilities development, fundraising, etc. ) ,
establish goals/objectives/collaborative process for off-leash areas,
potential to deputize community groups to issue citations, utilize
Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry and Trails Board (PNUT) , Council
priority (take active roll to ensure progress was made) , provide
opportunities for public involvement (transparency) , constraints of
Resolution 52 of 2004 (legal advice needed) , solicit ideas for new dog
parks, seven new pilot programs, utilize standardized designation
process, public engagement/outreach, keeping up with changing demand,
one current application, establish a one-year trial period, legalize
defacto parks, pilot concept to explore limited hours at existing
parks, allocate funding to provide research/evaluation/feedback, how
to define successful projects, components for time-restricted areas,
ability for Council to initiate an application, change bad behavior
through education, explore options for regional participation, develop
evaluation criteria, and pattern public engagement after Planning and
Landmark Commissions .
Further discussion was held on establishing designation criteria
that could be used in some type of public process to establish new
off-leash parks (incorporate PNUT Board in the process) , allow Council
initiated applications, establish seven pilot projects (one per
district on a rotating basis with limited hours) , allow other non-
pilot projects to move forward (Fairmont Park, Rosewood Park, Rotary
Glen Park) , process current Shoreline Trail application, and develop
process for pilot projects . Councilmember Luke said the PNUT Board
needed to be involved at the beginning of the designation process .
Straw Poll: Support for seven pilot projects . All Council Members
were in support except Councilmember Garrott who was opposed.
Councilmember Mendenhall was absent for the straw poll .
Further discussion was held on the Administration' s ability to
carry out the Council' s request for seven pilot projects in addition
to Fairmont Park, Rosewood Park, Rotary Glen Park and Shoreline Trail .
Mr. Graham said this would require a lot of meetings/time for staff to
work with the community to implement/evaluate the projects . He said
projects could not be done all at once (spread out over time) . He said
additional projects would be in addition to the seven existing off-
leash areas and additional resources/funding would be required to
manage the new projects . Mr. Graham said Council needed to be open to
having PNUT come back to them with some type of organizational
structure of how that would work. He said he also needed to get legal
advice about what his department was obligated to follow under the
resolution and what flexibility was available .
Straw Poll: Support to move forward with Fairmont Park, Rosewood
Park, Rotary Glen Park as traditional off-leash areas, look at an
expanded Shoreline Trail as a trial (include evaluation criteria) , and
look at revolving hours on a rotating basis (spread implementation out
over time) . All Council Members were in favor except Councilmember
Mendenhall who was absent for the straw poll . Mr. Graham requested a
better definition regarding the Council expectation for enhancing off-
leash services on the expanded Shoreline Trail .
Straw Poll: Support to request costs from the Administration to
implement the three traditional projects (Fairmont Park, Rosewood
Park, Rotary Glen Park) in the current fiscal year and identify
additional resources needed for the evaluation component of the other
projects (include in an upcoming budget amendment this year) . All
Council Members were in favor except Councilmember Mendenhall who was
absent for the straw poll .
Mr. Graham expressed concern about taking responsibility to pick
sites for off-leash time rotation and enforcement issues . Discussion
was held on providing enforcement for additional off-leash areas . Mr.
Graham said the City did not have the capacity to provide enforcement
(based on Council' s definition of enforcement) .
Note : Councilmember Mendenhall arrived at 5 : 31 p.m.
Councilmember Penfold said he wanted the Administration to come
back to the Council with a recommendation for seven pilot areas
including a rotation schedule for further Council input (include
recommendation for specific hours at specific parks) . He said he
wanted to provide traditional enforcement at Fairmont, Rosewood, and
Rotary Glen Parks but preferred to utilize an educational approach for
new trial areas rather than hard enforcement . He requested information
about what resources would be needed to provide an education
component . He said he also wanted to explore options for providing
regional off-leash opportunities .
Councilmember Garrott asked about the County' s ability to add
enforcement capacity if Council allocated funding in a budget
amendment. Mr. Reberg said an overtime line-item could be added to
provide initial coverage with existing staff. He said depending on
long-term needs additional staff could be hired. He said the County
could also provide enforcement education, analysis and feedback on
trial areas . He said partnerships with community groups were a
critical component .
Further discussion was held on addressing issues relating to
Resolution 52 . Councilmember Garrott said the issue would have to be
addressed at a future meeting. Councilmember Penfold suggested
utilizing data gathered during the pilot/trial projects to help inform
a future decision on the resolution. Ms . Gust-Jenson said Staff would
come back to the Council with a summary for further review/decision.
Councilmember Garrott asked if the City had applied for ZAP
funding with the County. Mr. Graham said applications needed to be
submitted by December 1, 2015 . Councilmember Garrott asked if Council
Members were in support of directing the Administration to apply with
the County for expanding off-leash opportunities in the new ZAP
funding cycle. All Council Members were in favor.
#2 . 5: 48 : 46 5:48:41PM A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RECERTIFICATION
OF THE JUSTICE COURT OF SALT LAKE CITY. JUSTICE COURTS MUST BE
RECERTIFIED AT THE END OF EACH FOUR-TERM BY THE UTAH JUDICIAL COUNCIL.
View Attachments
Curtis Preece, Jaysen Oldroyd, and Sylvia Richards briefed the
Council with attachments . Mr. Preece reviewed the recertification
process . Mr. Oldroyd said the City needed to submit appropriate
documents to the "Administrative Office of the Courts" by October 30,
2015 . Councilmember Garrott said he felt there was Council support to
move forward with the proposal .
#3. 6: 02 :52 6:02:50 PM ON IMPACT FEES IN GENERAL, IN PREPARATION
FOR A FORTHCOMING ADMINISTRATIVE PROPOSAL. The Council will continue
to discuss this topic in the coming months. Impact fees are charged to
developers based on the increased need for public services that
results from population growth. View Attachments
Sean Murphy, Mike Akerlow, Jill Love, and Fred Philpot briefed
the Council with attachments . Comments included how impact fees were
collected/used, economic impacts, funding options, strategic policy
decisions, coordinate/incorporate impact fees with Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) , eligibility guidelines/restrictions/matching
requirements, minimize match requirements with specific/targeted
improvements in areas of dramatic growth, develop impact fee plan, new
growth should pay for itself (include all required infrastructure) ,
potential to shorten list of projects in order to increase match
amounts (focus solely on new growth, not repair/replacement) , local
versus national standards relating to service levels, unrealistic CIP
projections, rising CIP maintenance issues, develop/evaluate fair
impact fees, indentify target services levels, City flexibility in
defining service levels (baseline needed for future planning) ,
consistently review/update plan, geographic growth flexibility,
maintain service levels relative to demand, avoid adding or widening
roads, use number of road trips as a unit of analysis, pedestrian
safety service levels, calculations relating to existing service
levels, and philosophy statements referenced in master plans .
Councilmember Penfold said with any significant CIP funding
increase the Council needed to simultaneously examine/adjust impact
fee structure . Councilmember LaMalfa said the Council needed to
request that the consultant report to the Council the City' s current
service levels and project growth for each impact fee eligible asset
class . Mr. Philpot said the Impact Fee Act required the City to
identify existing and proposed service levels .
Councilmember Penfold said the consultant could help by doing
research on traffic issues (potential to divert growth to other
transportation modes utilizing impact fees and determine available
flexibility) . Mr. Philpot said they would look at that concept .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he felt Council needed to have the
Administration/CIP Team provide options on ways to boost impact fee
match amounts .
Councilmember LaMalfa requested at the next impact fee briefing
the Council review the consultant' s findings/data regarding current
services levels and projected growth for all applicable asset classes
(receive presentation from consultant) .
Note: discussion resumed after dinner break. 7:49:56 PM
Straw Poll: New growth should pay for new infrastructure needs
that are created by that new growth. All Council Members were in favor
except Council Members Adams and Councilmember Rogers who were
opposed.
After discussion was held on remaining policy statements (Page
154) , Councilmember Garrott said he sensed Council Members were not
comfortable with the general policy direction and introduced the next
agenda item.
#4 . 8 : 06:27 8:06:17PM A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD SUSPEND THE COLLECTION
OF PARK, FIRE, ROADWAY, FACILITIES AND POLICE IMPACT FEES FOR 12
MONTHS WHILE THE ADMINISTRATION WORKS WITH A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A
NEW IMPACT FEES FACILITIES PLAN. During that time, fees already
collected can be spent on eligible projects. Impact fees are charged
to developers based on the increased need for public services that
results from population growth. View Attachments
Sean Murphy, Jill Love, Katherine Lewis, and Mike Akerlow briefed
the Council with attachments . Ms . Love said the Administration was
requesting a suspension of impact fees while they continued to work on
developing a more effective impact fee process . She said they would
check back with the Council at various points in the process .
Discussion included complicated issues, develop a well-defined plan
for collecting and spending impact fees, new growth/development would
continue during moratorium, potential legal challenges, fair/equitable
process, public outreach/notification, sufficient impact fee reserve,
continued collection of water/sewer fees, un-used fees returned to
current property owners after six years, crime lab facility budget
(potential match) , too much money in reserves to spend, and potential
to roll impact fees collected under the old plan into the new plan.
Straw Poll: Support to suspend impact fees for 12 months . All
Council Members were in favor except Council Members Mendenhall,
Garrott, and LaMalfa.
Discussion was held on when the ordinance would go into effect .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said ordinances normally become effective upon
publication.
#5. 8 :31 :27 8:31:21PM PLANNING DIRECTOR' S REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED
YALECREST - HARVARD HEIGHTS LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT. Local Historic
Districts are designed to maintain the historic character of a
neighborhood by protecting historic features and preventing out-of-
character alterations. The proposed boundaries of the Local Historic
District include homes on both sides of Harvard Avenue between 1300
East and 1500 East, excluding properties within the Normandie Circle
LHD. This report from the Planning Division is one of the first steps
in the process for designating a local historic district in Salt Lake
City. If the Council finds the report complete, the Planning Division
will continue with the local historic designation process which
includes community outreach, public hearings before the Historic
Landmark and Planning commissions, and an evaluation of property
owners' support. Once those steps have taken place, the proposal will
come back to the Council for final consideration. Petitioners, Amy and
Cory Reid, Petition No. PLNHLC-2015-00032. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Michael Maloy, Michaela Oktay, and Nora Shepard
briefed the Council with attachments .
Straw Poll: Support to accept the proposal . All Council Members
were in favor except Councilmember Mendenhall, who was absent for the
straw poll .
#6. 8 :34 :28 8:34:25 PM A PROPOSED ORDINANCE IS BEFORE THE COUNCIL
THAT WOULD AMEND THE FINAL BUDGET OF SALT LAKE CITY, INCLUDING THE
EMPLOYMENT STAFFING DOCUMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016. Budget
amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to
the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and
modifications. Among many other projects, this budget amendment
includes funding for: View Attachments
• design work on fire stations No. 3 and No. 14;
• implementing Enterprise SLC, an effort to improve economic
development in the city;
• improving email archiving to improve the efficiency and of public
records requests;
• and several other items.
Sylvia Richards, John Vuyk, Jill Love, Sean Murphy, Michael
Akerlow, Robin Hutcheson, Tim Doubt, Shellie Dietrich, David Everitt,
and Brian Dale briefed the Council with attachments .
Discussion was held on the following Sections/Items :
SECTION A: NEW ITEMS:
• A-1 : Diversity Outreach/Explorer Program ($142, 936 - General
Fund) - One Time. Discussion was held regarding continuing
outreach efforts to recruit diverse applicants .
• A-2 : Fire Truck Replacement and Temporary Repair ($625,000 and
$40,000 - General Fund) . No objections .
• A-4 : Enterprise SLC ($240,000 - General Fund) . Ms . Love said
funding would be used to address "Three Point Pledge" associated
with the program. Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted to see the
Administration recruit a new partner the City had not previously
worked with regarding business recruitment/incentives .
Councilmember Garrott said a lot of policy implications were
associated with the proposal and felt additional Council
discussion was needed.
• A-6: Baseball Park Concession Stands Improvements - Riverside &
Poplar Grove Parks ($44,000 - CIP Fund) - One-time. Councilmember
Rogers said additional funding was needed to light the baseball
field at Riverside Park.
• A-8 : Capital Asset Due Diligence ($100,000 - CIP) - One-time.
Councilmember Garrott asked why this was not part of the annual
budget process . Mr. Akerlow said it could be but immediate
funding was needed to perform required property studies .
• A-il : Fire Stations #3 & #14 Design Fees ($913,390 - Impact Fees)
- One-time. Mr. Vuyk said the amount needed to be reduced to
$750, 400 .
• A-15: Salt Storage Structure at DeLong - Architectural Services
($23, 684 - CIP Fund) - Onetime. No objections .
• A-17 : Salt Lake County Park and Trails Bond - Jordan River Bridge
Funds ($4,500,000 - CIP Fund) - One-time. No objections .
• A-19: Fire Alarm Upgrades in Multiple City Buildings ($183,000 -
General Fund) . No objections .
• A-22 : Homeless Shelter Area Sidewalk Cleaning ($20,000 & $81,500
- General Fund) - Ongoing & One-time. Mr. Vuyk said another
proposal was submitted allowing an outside vendor to provide
services ($25, 000 this year and $32, 000 ongoing) . A majority of
the Council was in favor of contracting with an outside vendor.
SECTION D: HOUSEKEEPING
• D-1 : Grants and Other Special Revenue Carryovers ($11,184,743 -
One-time. No objections .
• D-2 : TRAN' s 2015 - General Fund' s Interest Expense - Reduction
($105,833 - General Fund) . No objections .
• D-3: Crime Lab Lease Payment ($37 ,762 - CIP Fund) - One-time. No
objections .
• D-4 : Recapture Remaining Bond, Class "C" CIP, General Fund and
County Completed and Closed Projects (CIP Fund) . No objections .
• D-5: Impact Fee Revenue (Impact Fees) - One-time. No objections .
• D-6: Council Constituent Tracking System ($180,483 - General
Fund) - One-time. No objections .
• D-7 : Excellence in the Community - Gallivan and Redevelopment
Agency (RDA) ($200,000 -General Fund) One-time. No objections .
• D-8 : Transfer of Approved Budget for Vehicle Purchase (Pay
Station Coin Collection) ($30,000 - Fleet) - One-time. No
objections .
• D-9: Reallocating Recaptured HOME Funds ($3,425 - Misc Grants) -
One-time. No objections .
• D-10 : Change of Scope: Lindsey Gardens Baseball Field
Improvements - (CIP Fund) - Onetime. No objections .
• D-12 : Change Foothill Drive Implementation ($75,000 - CIP Fund) -
One-time. Ms . Hutcheson explained the proposal . She said
appropriate partners had been secured and each would contribute
$25, 000 . She said the City' s contribution had been made .
Councilmember Luke said participation was needed from other
partners in order to accomplish what needed to be done .
• D-13: Golf Program Director Hiring Status (Budget Neutral - Golf
Fund) - Ongoing. No objections .
SECTION G: GRANT AWARDS
• G-1 : State of Utah Department of Workforce Services , Temporary
Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) , STEMLink Afterschool Program
($165 ,560 - Misc. Grants) - One-time . No objections .
• G-2 : State of Utah Department of Workforce Services , Central City
and Northwest Multicultural Teen Safe Passage Programs ($70 ,000 -
Misc. Grants) - One-time. No objections .
• G-3 : Utah State Office of Education, Child and Adult Care Food
Program - YouthCity After School Programs ($15 ,000 - Misc.
Grants) - One-time . No objections .
• G-4 : Salt Lake County, Child Care Development Block Grant -
YouthCity After School Program Grant at Central City and Sorenson
Unity Center ($41 ,599 - Misc. Grants) - Onetime . No objections .
• G-5 : State of Utah Department of Workforce Services, Child Care
Development Discretionary Fund (CCDF) , Elementary Age - After
School Programs ($262 ,444 - Misc. Grants) - One-time . No
objections .
• G-6 : Utah Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency
Management, Hazardous Materials Planning Grant ($2 ,750 - Misc.
Grant) - One-time . No objections .
• G-7 : Jordan River Commission, Jordan River Youth Ambassadors
Canoe Fleet Project ($2 ,500 - Misc. Grant) - One-time . No
objections .
• G-8 : Administrative Office of the Courts , Justice Court
Technology Grant, Security and Training Account ($3 ,500 - Misc.
Grants) - One-time . No objections .
• G-9 : State of Utah, 2013-Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP)
and Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) ($15 ,860
- Misc Grants) - One-time . No objections .
• G-10 : United States Department of Health and Human Services
SAMHSA - Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking ACT (STOP
ACT) Grant ($48 ,258 - Misc. Grants) - One-time . No objections .
• G-11 : Workforce Services , Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
(TANF) , STEMLink After-school Program ($165 ,560 - Misc. Grants) -
One-time . No objections .
• G-12 : United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of
Reclamation, Water Management and Conservation Plan Grant
($22 ,828 - Misc Grants) - One-time . No objections .
• G-13 : Utah State Office for Victims of Crime, 2015 VOCA Victim
Assistance Grant ($60, 975 - Misc Grants) - One-time . No
objections .
• G-14 : Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds ($12 , 955 - Misc Grants) -
One-time . No objections .
• G-15 : United States Small Business Administration, Startup in a
Day Competition, Start Small Model ($50 ,000 - Misc. Grants) One-
time . No objections .
• G-16 : State of Utah, CCJJ (Commission on Criminal and Juvenile
Justice) , Jurisdictions with Halfway Houses and Parole Violator
Centers Grant ($391 , 667 - Misc. Grants) - Ongoing WITHDRAWN PER
REQUEST FROM CITY COUNCIL. Discussion was held about a potential
briefing. Ms . Gust-Jenson said Staff would come back to the
Council with more information.
• G-17 : Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds ($165 ,337 - Misc Grants) -
Ongoing. No objections .
SECTION I : COUNCIL ADDED ITEMS
• I-1 : Maintenance of City property and Open Space property (up to
$388,350+ Ongoing) a. Parks & Public Lands maintenance : $300,000,
b. Weed abatement on City-owned property: $88 ,350 , c. Natural
Lands maintenance : $TBD by Council, and d. Sports fields . Ms .
Gust-Jenson provided background information about the item.
Discussion was held on holding a policy discussion regarding
alleys .
• I-2 : Urban Forestry Tree Funding ($250 ,000 - General Fund)
Ongoing. No objections .
• I-3 : GRAMA Systems ($175,000 - General Fund) . No objections .
• I-4 : Council Office Reclassifications/structure changes (-0-
Council Office Budget) . No objections .
• I-5 : Vote By Mail General Election Outreach Options ($12 ,000 -
General Fund) . No objections .
• I-6: Animal Services Interlocal Agreement - Annual Raccoon
Abatement contribution $35, 632 . No objections .
• I-7 : Salt Lake City' s Match Requirement for U.S. Department of
Justice' s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services grant
award ($1,085,354 - General Fund) . Councilmember Garrott
requested background information about the proposal including
potential City benefits . Chief Doubt briefed the Council . Ms .
Dietrich said when Federal funding ran out in three years the
ongoing liability to the City would be approximately $3 . 3
million. A majority of the Council was in favor.
Further discussion was held on additional Council added items
which included a property tax revenue windfall, utilizing $2 million
of new revenue to finish the bridge over the railroad tracks at the
Jordan River, $1 . 5 million funding gap in Sego Lilly project, and
match requirement ($1 million for Jordan River bridge and $750, 000 for
Sego Lilly - match from private sector) to complete projects .
Councilmember Garrott said the proposal was for 50o funding from
the City and find public/private match for remaining portion. He asked
whether there was support for the concept in principal . All Council
Members were in favor.
Mr. Vuyk asked if a match was required before funds could be
spent . Discussion was held on whether to require a match. The Council
asked Ms . Richards to come back to the Council with options before
final adoption (one with full funding and one with matching funds
(show fund balance for each) .
#7 . 9:24:19 PM REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL
INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give feedback or
staff direction on any item related to City Council business,
including but not limited to:
• Campaign Finance
• Plan Salt Lake
• Scheduling Items
See File M 15-5 for announcements .
#8 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#9. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 9 : 28 p.m.
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other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held October
13, 2015 .
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October 20, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at
2 : 10 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Erin Mendenhall, Charlie
Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Absent: Luke Garrott
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney;
Katherine Potter, Senior Advisor to the Mayor; Jill Remington Love,
Community and Economic Development Director; Sean Murphy, Council
Public Policy Analyst; Russell Weeks, Senior Council Public Policy
Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; Brian
Fullmer, Council Constituent Liaison; Michael Akerlow, Housing and
Neighborhood Development Director; Michaela Oktay, Planning Manager;
Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Maryann Pickering, Principle Planner;
Nora Shepard, Planning Director; Wayne Mills, Senior Planner; David
Gellner, Principle Planner; Jonathan Goates, Principle Planner; Casey
Stewart, Senior Planner; John Vuyk, City Budget Manager; Robin
Hutcheson, Transportation Director; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Steve Walton, Petitioner; Alene Bentley, Rocky
Mountain Power; Brad Knoles, Rocky Mountain Power; Gerry Tully, CVS
Petitioner Representative; Adrianne Bell, Holland and Hart LLP; Karen
Wiley, Sister City Board Chair; and Jorge Arce-Larreta, Sister City
Board Member.
Councilmember Rogers presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2 : 10 : 47 PM A proposed ordinance that would amend various
section of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to breweries, small
breweries and brewpubs (amending Title 21A) . The changes would address:
the difference between small craft breweries and large industrial
breweries;
• the definition of brewpub;
• where breweries and brewpubs may be located in the City;
• inconsistencies in zoning interpretations related to breweries and
brewpubs; and
• consistency with State Code.
Petitioner-Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2015-00151 .
View Attachments
Russell Weeks, Nick Tarbet, Nick Norris, and Wayne Mills briefed
the Council with attachments . Mr. Weeks explained the proposed
amendment was to eliminate the definition of "microbrewery, " take a
clause about wholesale revenue exclusions currently in the microbrewery
definition and place it within a revised definition of "brewpub"; and
create a new definition (small brewery) for businesses that manufacture
less than 15, 000 barrels of beer a year. He said additional amendments
would allow breweries, brewpubs, and small breweries in zoning
districts where they currently either were not allowed as a land use or
allowed only as conditional land uses .
Mr. Mills stated this issue was being raised in response to a
nationwide increase of small craft breweries . He said the current Salt
Lake City Code did not distinguish between large and small scale
breweries . Discussion followed regarding the gap between State and
City definition causing issues, air quality regulations, which uses
were allowed in which zoning districts, concern with proximity to
residential and potential ability to re-evaluate location next to
residential . Mr. Mills said the intent was to remove two different land
use classifications and simplify the ordinance, as well as removing
City regulations for food sales that could already be regulated by the
Division of Alcohol and Beverage Control (DABC) .
Inquiry was raised relative to the Staff policy questions, how
Staff could make determination that Salt Lake City square footage was
appropriate, or how the 2500 square feet was calculated. Councilmember
Rogers requested that Staff evaluate and consider Council input
relative to potential future changes in various zoning provisions to
move forward. He said the Council would consider setting the public
hearing date this evening to be held November 10, 2015.
#2 . 2 : 49 : 34 PM An ordinance that would amend the City' s zoning
ordinance pertaining to open space requirements in the BP - Business
Park zoning district (amending Section 21A.32 . 030 .E) . The proposal
would reduce the minimum open space requirement from 30 percent to 15
percent. Petitioner-FARB Airport Land, LLC, Petition No. PLNPCM2015-
00159. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Maryann Pickering, Nick Norris, and Michaela Oktay
briefed the Council with attachments . Ms . Pickering said the petition
was submitted to eliminate open space requirements and Staff
negotiated to reduce it to 15% for the entire BP zone with no
restriction on lot size . It was felt that setbacks and additional
landscape buffer next to residential districts would be adequate .
Councilmember LaMalfa inquired as to the original 30o methodology
and expressed concern with giving away 15% of the land. Ms . Pickering
said Staff felt it was appropriate because so many sellers were having
a hard time selling their properties . Discussion followed regarding
lowering of prices, open space designation, including standards that
would help Salt Lake City achieve its goals of environmental,
sustainability, reduction of landscaping, and open space requirements .
Further discussion followed regarding potential for landscape
reduction guidance or suggestions . Ms . Pickering discussed design
guidelines and water conservation standards . Councilmember LaMalfa
inquired as to some kind of incentive program wherein applicants meet
requirements for reducing energy, solar installation, LEED qualified,
or circumstances that could qualify for reduction in landscaping
requirements to meet policy goals .
Steve Walton, Petitioner, addressed the Council and offered
clarification about the proposal . He said the request was not for a
change in landscaping requirements which were separate from the 30%
open space . He said his group could not understand the logic behind
the 30% since almost everywhere else had a 10-15% requirement .
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted that prior to scheduling a
public hearing, the Council wanted the modified language to include
standards to help Salt Lake City achieve its goals of
environmentalism, energy efficiency, and sustainability to be paired
with a reduction in landscaping or open space requirements.
#3. 3 : 03 : 26 PM A proposed ordinance that would amend the zoning
map pertaining to properties located at 1022 East 800 South and 1026
East 800 South to rezone said properties from R-2—Single and Two
Family Residential to RMF-30—Low Density Multi-Family Residential.
Under the proposal, a parking lot that serves an existing apartment
building would be relocated. Although the applicant has requested that
the properties be zoned RMF-30-Low Density Multi-Family Residential,
consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another
zoning district with similar characteristics. Petitioner-Rocky
Mountain Power, Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00907. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Nick Norris, and David Gellner briefed the Council
with attachments .
Petitioners Brad Knoles and Alene Bentley addressed the Council
to discuss the request . Mr. Knoles said the transaction would allow
Rocky Mountain Power to occupy the entire parking lot area and in
turn, Public Utilities would utilize the alleyway. Ms . Bentley said
the property where cars were parked ran north/south and access would
come in from 8th South. It was stated the owner of the property at
1018 East 800 South had agreed to make additional improvements along
the property fronting 800 South. There was already paved access but
they would widen the driveway to be utilized exclusively as parking
and would no longer need rear parking access . This had been a tri-
party discussion involving an agreement for property exchange with
Camarlot Investments . It was stated they were currently leasing the
property and would now own it .
Councilmember LaMalfa inquired as to the 8th South trans-valley or
9-line corridor and whether the proposal would create additional
hazards . Mr. Gellner said there was already an existing driveway and
the proposal would not add anything new or remove access .
Councilmember Rogers said the Council would consider setting the
public hearing date this evening to be held November 10, 2015.
#4 . 3 : 14 : 42 PM A proposed ordinance that would amend the zoning
of properties located at 2036 and 2046 South 1300 East from RO—
Residential Office to CB—Community Business and vacate a portion of a
public alley on the south side of the two parcels. Under the proposal,
the property would be used as a parking lot for a new pharmacy.
Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to
CB—Community Business, consideration may be given to rezoning the
properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics.
Petitioner—Gerry Tully, Petition No. PLNPCM2015-00050. View
Attachments
Nick Tarbet and Casey Stewart briefed the Council with
attachments . Mr. Tarbet said the Planning Commission recommended only
the smaller parcel at 2046 South 1300 East be rezoned; and denied the
other two proposals . He said the applicant requested the Council
consider the full rezone of properties at 2036 and 2046 South 1300
East and vacating a portion of a public alley on the south side of the
two parcels . He said there were changes made to the plan based on
feedback from the community, but the applicant had not yet received
input on those changes . He said the focus was on the rezoning and
parcels versus the building design. Further discussion followed
regarding parking requirements .
Gerry Tully, CVS Petitioner Representative, introduced Adrianne
Bell of Holland and Hart LLP, an attorney working with the development
team. Ms . Bell discussed the level of outreach and consistency with
the Sugarhouse Master Plan. She said several significant changes to
the site plan had been made in response to community feedback; a
second entrance to the store was added; sidewalks widened wherever
possible to accommodate pedestrian traffic; and inclusion of several
streetscape enhancements such as store design, windows, and glazing.
She said CVS proposed 67 parking spots which had been reduced to 57
based on response from Community Council concerns . She clarified the
CVS zoning proposal was more consistent than existing zoning with the
Sugarhouse Master Plan. She said CVS was committed to the community,
and the goal from the beginning had been to come up with the best
possible solution.
Councilmember Adams inquired as to response from the Land Use
Committee, with Ms . Bell stating there was no formal vote but the
members did express appreciation for efforts to incorporate concerns .
She said parking was still a concern for the committee, but all issues
brought forward had been addressed. Discussion followed regarding
site layout and parking requirements, with Mr. Stewart stating the
minimum was 26 stalls, enhanced bus stop, no clearance for on-street
parking on that corner, and closing 90 feet of the driveway along the
2lst South frontage and consolidating that into one driveway that was
in alignment with the existing alley.
Inquiry was raised as to how many parking spaces the rezone of
the small parcel would entail . Mr. Tully said he was not sure . He
suggested the drive-thru would reduce the need for parking and hoped
to make the site plan work with approximately 40 parking spaces .
Councilmember Adams said she felt the key would be to know what the
petitioner could do with the small parcel rezone . Mr. Stewart said
Staff would provide that information to the Council .
The Council discussed the master plan, whether they agreed the
plan was correct and they should not consider the rezone, or if it was
too solidly commercial for the master plan. Mr. Stewart said Planning
was reviewing the plan for clarification; however, there were more
than double the minimum parking requirement . Discussion followed
regarding the struggle with vacating unviable alleys, ensuring the
zoning change/use within a development agreement, and whether the
assumption was the master plan was incorrect .
The Council determined that prior to setting a public hearing
date; they wanted to give the petitioner opportunity to respond to
Planning Commission recommendations.
#5. 3 : 46 : 57 PM A proposed ordinance that would amend Salt Lake
City Code relating to off street parking regulations (amending Chapter
21A. 44) . Under the proposal :
• one parking space would be required per unit in mixed use and
multifamily developments in the following zoning districts: CB—
Community Business, CN—Neighborhood Commercial, R-MU-35—
Residential/Mixed Use District and R-MU-45—Residential/Mixed Use
District. Currently, those zoning districts only require a half
space per unit.
• maximum parking allowances would be removed for the M-1—Light
Manufacturing, M-2—Heavy Manufacturing and BP—Business Park
zoning districts, which are generally located west of Redwood
Road;
• language regarding Transportation Demand Management would be
clarified; and
• text and formatting changes will be made to provide clarity.
Related provisions of Title 21A-Zoning may also be amended as part of
this petition. Petitioner Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2015-
00430. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Nora Shepard, Jonathan Goates, Robin Hutcheson, and
Nick Norris briefed the Council with attachments . Ms . Shepard provided
a holistic description/brief background relative to amendments to the
City' s off-street parking requirements . She discussed the increase of
the parking minimum from to 1 space per dwelling, and concerns by
citizens as to negative impacts . She addressed the maximum parking
potentially straining new development or negatively impacting economic
activities for the business parking west of Redwood Road.
Mr. Goates said the public process included primary concerns
related to overflow parking from community business adjacent to
single-family neighborhoods . He said additional feedback was received
through interviews with a parking consultant advising the City who
concluded the proposed changes were appropriate. He said Staff also
corresponded with various citizens, neighborhood business groups, and
developers; overall, the feedback received indicated support of the
proposed changes .
The Council discussed overall parking requirements without
consideration to individual uses (i .e. competing uses) , how to mingle
parking with landscaping, parking in these three zones being different
than dealing with downtown blight, and appreciation for this type of
solution for a temporary basis . Mr. Goates said many of these elements
would be included with the Transit Master Plan Study to be finished up
in the beginning of 2016 . Ms . Hutcheson said the study would include a
comprehensive look at managing parking, and particularly residential .
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern that parking constrained
the amount of cars that could be on the road. He said adding more
parking added more cars, and disagreed more parking was a good thing.
He said there were a lot of businesses in the industrial area which
were hungry for transit and every time parking lots were expanded,
this allowed more parking and essentially incentivized non-
participation in transit. He said he wanted to see those businesses
served by transit and wanted to return to the original conversation
about parking in residential areas and to set aside discussions for
industrial areas until the Council received additional information.
Councilmember Rogers expressed concern that businesses
facilitating economy and jobs were all considering development in Salt
Lake City, but were choosing to go to adjacent cities because of
parking and other requirements . He said Salt Lake was not business-
friendly and needed to move forward.
A 5-1 Straw Poll was taken in support to move forward with the
entire proposal and to schedule a public hearing for November 10,
2015; with Councilmember LaMalfa stating he wanted to move forward
with residential only and consider industrial areas at a later time .
#6. 5 : 11 : 06 PM A proposal to recognize Trujillo, Peru as a
Sister City to Salt Lake City. The cities have had a Friendship City
relationship since 2005. Sister Cities share a broad-based, long-term
partnership to advance peace and prosperity through cultural
exchanges. View Attachments
Brian Fullmer, Jill Love, Karen Wiley, and Jorge Ares-Larreta,
briefed the Council with attachments . Inquiry was raised relative to
staff necessary to assist the Sister City function, with Ms . Love
stating the intent was to be a community program run by the Sister
Cities Board. Discussion followed relative to typical expenses
associated with the annual $10, 000 budget.
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern relative to the Sister
Cities Board relationship and recent negative press coverage . Ms .
Wiley said there were no issues relative to the organization and Board
and the group intended to move forward; there were residual unresolved
issues with one relationship only. She discussed the positive
relationships with Community & Economic Development, the Mayor, and
Trujillo and the desire to solidify this relationship further. Ms .
Love said in the past, the board had a strong connection with the
Chamber of Commerce and other Sister Cities . She said something to
explore in the future could be independence from the Sister Cities
organization, potential to organize as a non-profit, or board
appointments to move forward and be appointed internally versus
directive from City Administration.
Councilmember Luke said the timing was right and supported the
proposal . Ms . Love said she did not want a 5-year old press release
to prevent Trujillo from becoming a Sister City.
#7 . 5 : 33 : 30 PM A proposed resolution that would authorize the
approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City
Corporation and Salt Lake County for a contribution of TRCC Funds . The
funds would be used to offset a portion of the salary of the Executive
Director of the Utah Performing Arts Center Agency. View Attachments
David Everitt and Katherine Potter briefed the Council with
attachments . Ms . Potter explained one of the primary responsibilities
associated with her position in the Mayor' s Office was to act as the
Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Executive Director. She said the
City requested a contribution from the County to offset a portion of
that compensation. Discussion followed regarding the proposed
interlocal agreement to memorialize the transfer of funds .
#8 . 6 : 17 : 27 PM Appointment of Eva Rinaldi to the City and County
Building Conservancy and Use Committee for a term extending through
July 30, 2019.
Councilmember Rogers said Ms . Rinaldi' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#9. 6 : 21 : 33 PM Appointment of Robert Pett to the City and County
Building Conservancy and Use Committee for a term extending through
July 30, 2019.
Councilmember Rogers said Mr. Pett' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 6 : 25 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held October
20, 2015 .
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November 17, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, at
2 : 04 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Erin
Mendenhall, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Excused: Councilmember Charlie Luke
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney;
Russell Weeks, Senior Council Public Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver,
Council Public Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Council Policy Analyst;
Sean Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Sylvia Richards, Council Policy
Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst; Nick Norris, Planning
Manager; Daniel Echeverria, Principal Planner; Michael Akerlow,
Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Todd Reeder, Housing
and Neighborhood Development Capital Asset Manager; Brad Stewart,
Public Utilities Engineer; Michaela Oktay, Planning Manager; Nora
Shepard, Planning Director; John Vuyk, City Budget Manager; Marina
Scott, City Treasurer; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Lynn
Pace, Senior Advisor to the Mayor; Orion Goff; Building Official; Ryan
Mellor, Fire Marshall; Mary Beth Thompson, Finance Director; Becca
Rolfe, Transportation Advisor; Jaysen Oldroyd, Senior City Attorney;
Thomas Ward, Public Utilities Deputy Director; and Cindi Mansell, City
Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Linda Hamilton, SAA Consultant
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 04 p.m.
2:05:14 PM Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Mendenhall
seconded to recess as the City Council and convene with the Mayor as
the Board of Canvassers, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . The Council will meet as the Board of Canvass to certify the
Canvass and declare the 2015 Municipal General Election results . The
Municipal General Election the Board of Canvassers, which includes the
Mayor and City Council, will canvass and declare the Results of the
Municipal General Election held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. The
election was held for the offices of Council Members for Council
Districts 2, 4 and 6 and the Mayor. The term for each of these
positions is four years. View Attachments
Boardmember Rogers read the final election results into the
record.
Boardmember Rogers moved and Boardmember Penfold seconded to adopt
Resolution 37 of 2015 , declaring the results of the November 3, 2015
Municipal Election, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
Boardmember Rogers moved and Boardmember Mendenhall seconded to
adjourn as the Board of Canvassers and reconvene as the City Council,
which motion carried, all members voted aye .
#2 . 2:10:13PM Planning Director' s Report: Yalecrest-Hillside Park
Local Historic District. Local Historic Districts are designed to
maintain the historic character of a neighborhood by protecting
historic features and preventing out-of-character alterations. The
proposed boundaries of the Local Historic District include the area
between 1700 East to 1800 East between Laird Avenue (1190 South) and
1300 South. This report from the Planning Division is one of the first
steps in the process for designating a local historic district in Salt
Lake City. If the Council finds the report complete, the Planning
Division will continue with the local historic designation process
which includes community outreach, public hearings before the Historic
Landmark and Planning commissions, and an evaluation of property
owners' support. Once those steps have taken place, the proposal will
come back to the Council for final consideration. Petitioner, William
Lapsley, Petition No. PLNHLC-2015-00697. View Attachments
Nora Shepard and Michaela Oktay briefed the Council with
attachments .
#3. 2:11:14 PM Options to address the negative fund balances for
certain extensions (neighborhoods) in Special Lighting Districts LO1,
L02 , and L03. Council will review a recommendation by Linda Hamilton,
consultant, and information prepared by the Administration to dissolve
the SAAs and convert them to a public utility surcharge fee. This
information will assist the Council in its continued comprehensive
policy discussion that will guide how Special Lighting Special
Assessment Areas (SAA) can be improved and more transparent in the
future. View Attachments
Thomas Ward, Brad Stewart, Jan Aramaki, Lehua Weaver and Linda
Hamilton briefed the Council with attachments .
The Council discussed the quality and character of those areas
with maintenance deficits . Ms . Hamilton said there were a broad
variety of occurrences that have led to the current situation. She
said some of the largest deficit areas have been as a result of
infrastructure updates and costs not adequately being passed on to
residents . Inquiry was raised regarding expertise or whether the City
should create any additional lighting districts . Ms . Hamilton said the
Public Utilities Staff was very competent and handling these areas via
the Enterprise Fund solution would be optimal . Councilmember Penfold
said he would be far more comfortable moving the existing SAA' s into
an alternative long-term management strategy within an Enterprise Fund
managed by Public Utilities versus the creation of additional special
districts .
Mr. Ward discussed the enhanced lighting fee structure and the
concept of paying for the service received. Ms . Hamilton discussed a
surcharge system put in place based on level of service that
adequately charged residents for costs incurred. Inquiry was raised as
to the number of service levels, Mr. Ward suggested the recommendation
would be between 2-5 levels .
Ms . Hamilton said recommendation was for Public Utilities to
conduct a rate study every five years and report back the results to
the City Council relative to financial soundness of the process . She
added that further delay could risk incurring additional costs with no
revenue coming in; and once the SAA' s are placed into the Enterprise
Fund, the fund would take over responsibility for such risk. Ms . Gust-
Jenson inquired whether there was a plan to repay the General Fund.
Ms . Hamilton stated that was not recommended. Ms . Gust-Jenson said
the public should not be left with the impression their bill could be
reduced. Discussion followed regarding the need for extensive public
outreach communication to each customer prior to the change in billing
being made, potential for matching grant funds remaining, and the
reality of potential future costs for enhanced areas .
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern as to some districts
being held hostage for the areas that had enhanced lighting. Ms .
Hamilton stated that the deficits cannot be passed on to the rest of
the citizens . She said the intent was only for the enhanced option
charges to pay for all costs associated with enhanced lighting areas,
like an Enterprise Fund unto itself.
Councilmember Garrott expressed concern for the need to ensure
the Enterprise Fund was not transferring money back and forth for
enhanced areas . Mr. Ward said the study would define the enhanced
service levels .
Ms . Weaver discussed policy steps involved to resolve the
extension deficit. She reviewed the suggestion to utilize a share of
what the City historically had contributed to surplus balances toward
the deficit balance; the current amount of $205, 000 in the FY14-15
annual budget; and a one-time additional allocation from the General
Fund of $300, 000 to bring all deficit balances to zero and ready to
dissolve .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of not phasing out or
breaking the areas/funding package into component pieces and to
address it all at once and to support using a share of what the City
had contributed to surplus balances towards deficit balances in the
amount of $205, 000 as well as an additional allocation of $300, 000
from the General Fund as proposed.
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of the recommendation
to reconcile the positive balances to bring accounts to zero and
dissolve the SAA' s; and for funds to be used in two ways with surplus
being used towards operating expenses on a month-by-month basis, and
for remaining balances to provide for energy efficient upgrades to be
made in those areas .
Ms . Weaver referenced the rate study. She inquired if the
Council had a preference for an in-house rate study within the
Consolidated Fee Schedule, or to hire an outside consultant for
$40, 000 to conduct a rate study work to include public engagement and
a rate structure proposal . Mr. Ward said the consultant would ask
Staff for data. Councilmember Penfold said he felt comfortable
providing Staff the internal or manual ability to conduct the study so
they would be able to continue the process down the road and not have
to return for consulting funds each time.
Councilmember LaMalfa said he would suggest the opposite, or
something to fall back on such as a consultant. He said he felt there
was a lost trust in the lighting program, a need to point to an
objective third party and to have a system in place that was not
subject to the whims of political pressure. Councilmember Garrott said
the City Council approved the fee schedule. Discussion followed
regarding a consultant for this phase and working into a plan for 5-
year rates . Ms . Hamilton said such was the intended advantage of the
Enterprise Fund.
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of the rate structure
study to having Staff primarily develop the rates followed by the
consultant conducting the transition study verification and public
outreach.
Discussion followed regarding how to apply this process into
programming for participation in enhanced or private lighting. Ms .
Hamilton said those two components still require a process and that
would be a question for the consultant. Ms. Weaver said she could
return with suggested Council intent language.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in support of the firewall
concept to address the special three SAA' s and the larger Enterprise
Lighting Fund.
Ms . Weaver said there would be monthly costs that will continue
to accrue as ongoing expenses and that would result in additional
General Fund contributions; there would be no revenue coming in until
the surcharge was implemented. She addressed the estimated amount of
the operation and maintenance contract and options for the transition
phase . She said the choice was either to allocate additional General
Fund money to pay for monthly costs or to go through the traditional
SAA assessment process to bill the properties with the negative
balance . She said Option 2 would trigger the Board of Equalization
process which would require Staff time and delay the transition to the
surcharge account; those intervening months would cost as much as
those SAA bills would yield to the City.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in support of utilizing the
General Fund for the additional expense of approximately $39, 000
monthly beginning July 1, 2016 until the surcharge could be
implemented.
Ms . Weaver clarified the engagement process through the rate
study would include public hearings, open houses, and opportunities
for engagement . She said a tentative public hearing had been
scheduled for this evening; however, given the Straw Polls conducted
the Council may consider postponing this until more information was
available . Clarification was offered that going forward there would be
ability to mail specific notice directly to SAA property owners . Ms .
Gust-Jenson suggested because this was a long term and consuming issue
the Council may want a legislative document (resolution or ordinance)
to close it out with a formal action of record. The Council felt that
would be appropriate .
2:59:40 PM At this time, consideration was given for the Council to
adjourn briefly at the end of the Work Session meeting to attend
Mayor-Elect Biskupski 's Celebration Party at The Pride Center. A
unanimous Straw Poll was conducted to break at 5:55 p.m. and return at
6:45 p.m. to convene in formal session.
3:04:01 PM Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Rogers
seconded to recess as the City Council and convene as the Board of
Directors of the Local Building Authority, which motion carried, all
members voted aye .
Director Mendenhall moved and Director Penfold seconded to
adjourn as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority and
reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all directors
voted aye .
Note : See File M 15-10 for Local Building Authority minutes .
#7 . 3:28:36 PM Housing Trust Fund Loan: 444 South 900 East. Council
would consider a proposed resolution to authorize a loan from Salt
Lake City's Housing Trust Fund to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake
for expenses related to the construction of the 9th East Lofts located
at 444 South 900 East. The loan $750, 000 loan would be issued at 2%
interest annum for 30 years. The housing development would consist of
68 units-54 of which would be set aside as affordable housing. View
Attachments
Todd Reeder, Mike Akerlow, and Sean Murphy briefed the Council
with attachments .
Discussion followed regarding the budget process of the Housing
Authority, project quality, and timeline . Ms . Gust-Jenson said this
was a long-standing issue and there was the need to figure out a way
to work with the Housing Authority to have these items worked out in
advance so that the Council has time for consideration and was not
down to a time crunch for the entire project . She said the Council
could take a Straw Poll indicating the request for applications and
approvals in advance to groundbreaking or project implementation. The
Council concurred they would like to see a system for project
consideration and funding in place prior to groundbreaking. Mr.
Akerlow said Staff would better coordinate with the Redevelopment
Agency and City Council for the entire financing scenario.
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern that this was a first-
class project that rivals the high-income commercial projects that are
being built downtown. Mr. Akerlow said it had been proven that
higher-end products lead to a greater job of preservation of the units
including a variety of issues associated with Building Code, life
safety, facade, etc. Councilmember LaMalfa said the granite
countertops, rooftop decks, patios, etc. would all be available to a
tiny handful of people who would win a lottery to get the nicest
housing in the City at a low price .
#8 . 3:46:16 PM Housing Trust Fund Loan: 616 Lofts. Council would
consider a proposed resolution to authorize a loan from Salt Lake
City's Housing Trust Fund to Wasatch Residential Group, LLC. The loan
would be used to develop a 274-unit; multi-family apartment project
located on the southwest corner of 600 South and State Street. The
seven-story project would be comprised entirely of affordable housing-
-a City priority--and construction is scheduled to begin in February
2016. View Attachments
Todd Reeder, Mike Akerlow, and Sean Murphy briefed the Council
with attachments . Discussion followed regarding design guidelines .
#9. 3:53:23 PM Proposed Rezone of the Indiana Avenue Neighborhood
Node. Council would consider a proposed ordinance amending the zoning
map pertaining to properties located at 1380 West Indiana Avenue, 1410
West Indiana Avenue, 1416 West Indiana Avenue, 1420 West Indiana
Avenue, 1424 West Indiana Avenue, and 1430 West Indiana Avenue to
rezone said properties from CN - Neighborhood Commercial to R-MU-35 -
Residential/Mixed Use. These zoning amendments are part of the
Westside Master Plan implementation process; a priority of the
Council 's this year. These amendments are designed to better foster
neighborhood business zones on the Westside, a need identified in the
planning process. Although the properties are proposed to be rezoned
to R-MU-35 - Residential/Mixed Use, consideration may be given to
rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No.
PLNPCM2014-00381 . View Attachments
Nick Norris, Daniel Echeverria, and Nick Tarbet briefed the
Council from attachments . Mr. Tarbet said the public hearing was
continued to this evening and the Council could close the public
hearing and either consider action this evening or defer to a later
date .
Councilmember LaMalfa encouraged the Council to proceed with the
rezone but to maintain the corner as an integral part of the business
node .
#10 . 4:18:06 PM Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Amendments .
Council would consider a proposed ordinance that would amend the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan is an update to the 2004
plan, and includes recommendations for pedestrian and bicycle
infrastructure, education, encouragement and enforcement. Also
included is guidance for promoting safer interactions between
pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. View Attachments
Russell Weeks, Becca Rolfe, and Robin Hutcheson briefed the
Council with attachments . Ms . Rolfe said the plan had been reviewed
and recommended by the Planning Commission, Transportation Advisory
Board, and Bicycle Advisory Committee .
Councilmember LaMalfa inquired as to UDOT partnership or
participation, whether it would be appropriate to include streets like
4th South, 3rd West, State Street, 7th East, etc. in the plan. Ms .
Hutcheson explained that arterials in City ownership are different
conversations; some of them have facilities, some have success, and
some are recommended for further study (5th South, 6th South, 3rd West) .
The Council discussed potential to add areas for City priority or
future study. Ms . Hutcheson stated she understood the nature of the
question and may be able to address them in further study and
discussion. Further requests included color on maps, some idea as to
type of facility, whether bridges are addressed adequately such as
those that are freeway entrances for pedestrians and bikers, limited
number of crossings, additional language for bridges and
intersections, and consideration of the remaining couple of blocks
along 400 south that were not completed.
Councilmember Rogers discussed the four different kinds of bikers
identified, ridership based on speed, lowering speed limits, moving
violation penalties and fines be included as an intention for
financing improvements, and potential future Council considerations .
Discussion followed regarding the recommendation of two key changes in
the northwest quadrant along the Great Salt Lake Marina route and 7200
West.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in favor of beefing up
language regarding the Council position for better facilities, bike
and pedestrian amenities on State roads and arterials including
bridges and overpasses, stronger language on speed recognizing
increases in fatalities and serving as a barrier to pedestrian and
cyclists on the road, and the intent to continue to address it through
complete streets and neighborhood byways .
Ms . Hutcheson said committing moving violations relative to
specific safety was included in the plan. Ms . Gust-Jenson said Staff
could follow up with the City Attorney to determine whether or not
there was obligation to the Consolidated Fee Schedule. Councilmember
Mendenhall suggested expansion of the idea, was it possible to weigh
speeding infractions as to what a regular expectation of speeding
violations and a disproportionately high amount of speeding that could
be taken into consideration for capital investments for those design
elements or could factor in consideration as to where in the City to
invest in design elements to address bike safety.
Mr. Weeks suggested a two-part Straw Poll as to can or should the
City Council allocate funds from speeding violations to safety
improvements or to analyze where speeding might occur based on
established regular expectations of speed and how to possibly tie that
to the Capital Improvement Program.
The Council conducted a unanimous Straw Poll in favor of Staff
investigating Utah Law and Municipal Code on the ability to earmark
funds going into a General Fund and possibly criteria to include in
the Capital Investment Program.
#11 . 5:18:54 PM Residential Apartment Inspections. Council would
consider a proposed ordinance that would amend the Salt Lake City Code
relating to the inspection of rental dwelling units (amending Chapter
5. 14) . Currently, the City is able to inspect residential units at
three year intervals so long as the inspections are scheduled. Under
the proposal: View Attachments
• single family and duplex rentals will be inspected when
there is cause or complaint and will self-certify that they
meeting City standards;
• buildings with three or more rental units will be inspected
no more than every four years, unless required more often
due to cause or complaint;
• new construction will not be required to have inspections in
the first four years and change of ownership or management
will not trigger inspections, with the exception of
inspections due to cause or complaint;
• and other changes.
Lehua Weaver, Jaysen Oldroyd, Orion Goff, Mary Beth Thompson,
Ryan Mellor, and Lynn Pace briefed the Council with attachments .
Mr. Pace explained whatever the Council determined, it was
important to move forward and make a decision. He said Staff could
then circle back to those owners who have been refusing inspections to
begin to ensure those units are safe . Mr. Mellor said the concern
about the safety of SLC citizens was very real and the ability to
inspect those apartments was a big deal . He expressed support of doing
what the Council would like and making it happen in the safest way
possible. Mr. Goff added that under the circumstances, he would always
be opposed to fewer inspections . He said being in limbo was not a
good place to be and he would like to move forward.
Mr. Pace stated the agreement with the Apartment Owner' s
Association as to scheduling was to provide 30 days advance notice to
allow them notification for their tenants . He said a cause or
complaint situation allowed for immediate inspections . He noted the
self-inspection checklist for all one and two-unit rentals . Mr. Pace
said larger units were the basis for scheduled inspections; and if
cause or complaint, the inspector would review anything under the
Housing Code.
Discussion followed regarding recourse against landlords that
violate the ordinance or potential to fabricate self-certification.
Mr. Oldroyd explained the City' s Business License Code provides for
potential Good Landlord revocation. Mr. Pace suggested language that
allows the City the ability to revoke the business license and remove
a landlord from the program and pursue all other civil and criminal
remedies .
Ms . Thompson said the issue with business license revocation was
that people become homeless; she suggested a tiered structure with any
violation.
Councilmember Mendenhall suggested moving ahead as proposed and
stated the approach of civil penalties was fabulous . Mr. Oldroyd said
the new section does provide for notice of violation process and
position of civil penalties .
The Council conducted a unanimous Straw Poll in favor of moving
forward and adding wording without holding up the process for the
intent of focus on life safety.
Councilmember LaMalfa said he would be voting against the
proposal . He said public safety wins and he would not accept the
compromise . Further discussion followed regarding different
inspections applying different criteria.
#12 . 5:43:38 PM Plan Salt Lake Citywide Master Plan. Council would
consider a proposed ordinance that would adopt the Plan Salt Lake
general plan. Plan Salt Lake is a citywide master plan designed to
create high-level policies and vision that will guide the City and its
respective neighborhoods for the next 20 years. The Council has
received regular updates as the plan has progressed. Petitioner Mayor
Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00682. View Attachments
Nora Shepard, Nick Norris, and Sean Murphy briefed the Council
from attachments . Mr. Murphy said the public hearing was scheduled for
this evening and would be continued to December 1, 2015 .
#13. Board Appointment: Housing Authority Board of Salt Lake
City. Appointment of Cindy Gust-Jenson to the Housing Authority Board
of Salt Lake City for a term extending through November 1, 2020. She
will be replacing Michael Clara .
Item rescheduled.
#14 . Board Appointment: Community Development & Capital
Improvement Programs Advisory Board. Appointment of Julie Bjornstad to
the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory
Board for a term extending through June 30, 2021 .
Item rescheduled.
#15 . 7:11:46 PM REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL
INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give feedback or
staff direction on any item related to City Council business,
including but not limited to:
• Scheduling Items
• Early Advertising
See File M 15-5 for Announcements .
#16. 3:13:12PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Sean Murphy and Jill Love briefed the Council regarding the
Council' s intent for the next Housing Briefing scheduled for December
1, 2015 . Mr. Murphy said the plan included discussion on the
consultant' s verbal report; consider changes to Citywide Housing
Policy which were included in the last Staff report; and eight
questions posed by Administration regarding policy direction
surrounding housing they had identified months ago as being critical
to the direction Council would like to see moving forward
(particularly around affordable housing) .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he would like to see the addition of
mixed-income housing focus .
Councilmember Rogers said this was too large of a policy
discussion to try and complete within the number of meetings remaining
for the year, at the end of one City Administration, and with newly
elected officials coming in.
Councilmember Garrott suggested the need for Council priority
relative to the Homeless Relocation Commission report; report from the
Hand Consultant on Inclusionary Zoning; or try a general Housing
Policy discussion. Ms . Love said Staff would love the opportunity to
present the Homeless Report Site Configuration to the Council in
December and receive input and guidance relative to the next steps .
A 3-3 Straw Poll was conducted and failed to move forward with
Housing Policy consideration with Council Members Garrott, Mendenhall,
and LaMalfa voting in favor and Council Members Penfold, Rogers, and
Adams voting against .
A 1-5 Straw Poll was conducted and failed in support of
considering the HAND Consultant Report including inclusionary zoning,
with Councilmember LaMalfa voting in favor and all remaining Council
Members present opposed.
A 5-1 Straw Poll was conducted in favor of consideration of the
Homeless Relocation Commission Report with all Council Members present
voting in favor except Councilmember LaMalfa, who was opposed.
A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in favor of finalizing the
Affordable Housing concept and how to go about identifying tools that
match those goals (first policy and then tools) .
#17 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 5 : 50 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
November 17, 2015 .
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December 1, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at
2 : 06 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Erin
Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney;
Sean Murphy, Council Public Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council
Senior Public Policy Analyst; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Public
Policy Analyst; Sylvia Richards, Council Public Policy Analyst; Nick
Tarbet, Council Public Policy Analyst; Michaela Oktay, Planning
Manager; Nora Shepard, Planning Director; John Vuyk, City Budget
Manager; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Katia Pace,
Principal Planner; J. P. Goates, Principal Planner; Anthony Riederer,
Principal Planner; Katherine Potter, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Gina
Chamness, Budget Director; Dan Weist, Council Communication Director;
Boyd Ferguson, Senior City Attorney; Nichol Bourdeaux, Mayor' s Deputy
Chief of Staff; Cindi Mansell, City Recorder; and Scott Crandall,
Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Neil Lindberg, City Council Legal Counsel, Holly
Yocom, Salt Lake County Community Services Associate Director; and
Martha Barton, Cultural Core Budget Committee Board Member.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 06 p.m.
Note : Some items were taken out of order.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 3:07:57 PM A STATUS UPDATE AND END OF YEAR REPORT ON THE
COUNCIL' S SIX PRIORITY PROJECTS AND 10 ACTIVE PROJECTS. View
Attachments As a reminder, the following Council 2015 priorities are:
Economic Development; Urban Forestry; recreation bond; Impact Fees;
Capital Improvement Program; and Westside Master Plan & implementation
model . The 10 Active Projects included: Sexual Assault audit of
Justice System; Prison; Police use of lethal force - training,
funding, update, status; Dog-Off Leash; Housing; Homelessness;
Disposition of property; Campaign Finance; Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs) ; and Parking - big inventory of changes.
Lehua Weaver briefed the Council with attachments . She reviewed
upcoming projects (no specific direction was requested from Council) .
Councilmember Garrott asked when Staff would be prepared to
update Council . Ms . Weaver said written information would be available
in January 2016 (detailed review at Council Retreat) . Councilmember
Adams said she had specific questions she would submit to Staff.
#2 . 3:13:54PM A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ENACTING PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE TRANSITION OF NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIALS INTO OFFICE FOLLOWING A
MUNICIPAL ELECTION. The proposed ordinance would formally establish
the process and policies for Council Members-Elect and Mayor-Elect
during the time between the election and the oath of office. It would
also formalize current steps the City takes to provide necessary
information to the newly-elected officials, set a standard for future
election years and consider funding to pay newly-elected officials
during the transition period. View Attachments
Neil Lindberg and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council with
attachments . Comments include impact on at-will employees (benefits,
severance, etc) , respect at-will employees during transition process,
effective date of ordinance, large number of employees could be
impacted, appointed employees allowed to receive greater benefits than
merit employees, flawed compensation system, utilize Compensation
Advisory Committee (CAC) , potential to use public money for
transitions, campaign law restrictions, conflict of interest issues,
rules/reporting related to open campaign committees, gap between
election day and oath of office, potential to amend existing
ordinance, clarify definition of campaign cycle, and create a
Transition Committee (potential to transfer funds from campaign
committee to transition committee) .
Section B: Straw Polls
• Salary for Mayor-elect during transition. Council Members
Mendenhall, Penfold, Garrott, Luke, and LaMalfa were in
support . Council Members Adams and Rogers were opposed.
• Salary for Councilmember-elect during transition. Council
Members Mendenhall, Penfold, Garrott, and LaMalfa were in
support. Council Members Luke, Adams, and Rogers were
opposed.
• Pay salaries to elected officials at 100% . Council Members
Adams, Mendenhall, Penfold, Rogers, and Luke were opposed.
Council Members Garrott and LaMalfa were in support .
• Pay salary at 50% for Mayor-elect and Councilmember-elect.
Council Members Adams, Mendenhall, Penfold, Garrott, Luke
and LaMalfa were in support. Councilmember Rogers was
opposed.
• Salaries to begin the day after the Canvass was acted on.
Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold, Garrott, Luke, and
LaMalfa were in support . Council Members Adams and Rogers
were opposed.
• Salary for Mayor-elect Chief of Staff (one position) . All
Council Members were in support except Councilmember Rogers
who abstained.
• Salary for Mayor-elect Staff Assistant (one position) .
Council Members Adams, Mendenhall, Garrott, Luke, and
LaMalfa were in support . Councilmember Penfold was opposed.
Councilmember Rogers abstained.
• Salary level of 100% for Mayor-elect Chief of Staff. All
Council Members were opposed except Councilmember LaMalfa
who was in support .
• Salary level of 50o for Mayor-elect Chief of Staff. All
Council Members were in support except Councilmember Rogers
who abstained.
• Salary level of 100o for Mayor-elect Staff Assistant .
Council Members Adams, Mendenhall, Penfold, Rogers, and Luke
were opposed. Council Members Garrott and LaMalfa were in
support .
• Salary level of 50o for Mayor-elect Staff Assistant . All
Council Members were in support except Councilmember Rogers
who abstained.
Discussion was held on not funding Council staff assistants for
Councilmember-elects based on past practice . Ms . Gust-Jenson said she
would come back to the Council if additional help was needed.
C. Transition expenses :
i) Mayor-Elect
(1) Office space in City Hall or another City-owned temporary
office location within a reasonable distance from City Hall
(basic space is currently provided based upon tradition)
(2) Expenses for computer & telephone equipment for Mayor and one
or more staff members for use during transition.
(3) Expenses to set up the official office of the Mayor elect,
once they take office (computers, telephones for staff and any
reconfiguration necessary)
ii) Council Members-Elect costs associated in providing:
(1) Mobile device to access meeting/agenda materials (i . e. iPad) ,
telephone. (Currently provided during transition and funded by
Council Office budget. )
D. Funding for positions that are interim in nature and would
return a City employee back to a position previously filled by that
employee, should any such circumstance exist.
E. Funding for portrait of outgoing Mayor.
F. Funding for the benefits of employees who are not retained by
a new administration.
G. Confirmation of Mayor's Office budget as of January 1 to
determine whether pro-rata portion of the budget remains to cover
the operations for the months of January through June; identify
and consider funding for any unusual expenses.
Councilmember Garrott said he wanted to conduct one vote on all
items listed above and asked if Council Members had anything they
wanted to remove/add. Discussion was held on adding Item H: Additional
funding to fully cover costs associated with the transition including
(but not limited to) induction and out-going ceremony.
Discussion was held on changing language in C-i-2 to state "one
staff member", "not one or more" .
Straw Poll:
• Support for all items listed under C. Transition expenses with
the clarification of C-i-2 and the addition of Item H. All
Council Members were in support .
Councilmember Penfold said it would be helpful to have CAC help
Council identify how/where the City filled gaps with appointed
positions in order to provide competitive benefits .
Councilmember Luke said a stipulation needed to be added that if
an elected official chose to accept public transition funding they
would not be allowed to supplement that with private donations
(potential for other options) .
Discussion was held on the following:
2) Information For Newly Elected Officials : After the election
the City Administration and the Council will provide information
that is public to the Mayor-Elect and Council Members-Elect
regarding:
A. Appointed positions.
B. Budget for the appointed positions and associated details
including salary grade/rate of pay, and name and contact
information for the incumbent.
C. Complete City Budget.
D. Other items can be added based upon suggestions from Council
Members/Administration/individuals coming in to office.
Discussion was held to clarify the words "after the election"
meant "after the canvass was adopted" .
Straw Poll:
• Support for all items listed under 2) Information for newly
elected officials with the clarification changing "after the
election" to "after the canvass was adopted" . All Council
Members were in support .
Discussion was held on issues relating to Item 3) Facilitating
Information Sharing with newly Elected Officials:
Straw Poll:
• Support (in concept) for the creation of a transition officer.
Council Members Adams, Mendenhall, Garrott, Luke, and LaMalfa
were in support. Councilmember Rogers abstained. Councilmember
Penfold was absent for the straw poll .
Discussion was held on Item 1) Funding considerations. Council
wanted to include this in the budget process as a potential option.
Straw Poll:
• Support (in principal) for an automatic trigger for
consideration in each election year for transition expenses
during the budget process . Council Members Adams, Mendenhall,
Rogers, Garrott, Luke, and LaMalfa were in support.
Councilmember Penfold was absent for the straw poll .
Discussion was held on Councilmember Luke' s concern about
accepting donations/funding during the time between when a person was
elected and officially took office . Mr. Lindberg said he felt it would
be more appropriate to include that issue with the campaign finance
ordinance discussion. Councilmember Luke said he supported that
direction.
Discussion was held on a potential implementation date for the
transition ordinance .
Straw Poll:
• Support for the ordinance to go into effect this year (pay
retroactive to the day following the adoption of the canvass) .
Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold, Garrott, Luke, and LaMalfa
were in support . Councilmember Adams was opposed. Councilmember
Rogers abstained.
Mr. Tarbet said Staff would incorporate straw polls into the
ordinance and prepare motions for consideration on December 8, 2015 .
#3. 4:46:33 PM A PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT WOULD AMEND THE FINAL
BUDGET OF SALT LAKE CITY, INCLUDING THE EMPLOYMENT STAFFING DOCUMENT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016. View Attachments Budget amendments happen
several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City' s budgets,
including proposed project additions and modifications . Among many
other projects, this budget amendment includes funding for:
• design work on fire stations No. 3 and No. 14;
• implementing Enterprise SLC, an effort to improve economic
development in the city;
• improving email archiving to improve the efficiency and of public
records requests;
• and several other items .
Lehua Weaver, Sylvia Richards, Margaret Plane, and John Vuyk
briefed the Council with attachments . Ms . Weaver said she failed to
include one item on the Staff report relating to Councilmember
LaMalfa' s request from a November briefing to investigate whether
impact fees could be used for the 9-Line Park from the Parks
Department account. She said Staff was still compiling information for
the Council and would include a placeholder in the budget amendment.
Discussion was held on the following items :
1. Transition related:
• Incoming Mayor and staff - depending on the Council 's
briefing regarding a Transition ordinance, some funding may
be added to this budget amendment.
• ii . Staffing document and budget amendment to increase the
number of authorized positions (FTEs) in the Attorney's
office to address employment agreement.
• iii . (An additional item is included below in BI as an item
remaining open. )
Ms . Weaver said Staff would work together to prepare a
spreadsheet of estimated costs for the budget and transition
ordinances .
2 . Street Lighting SAA - $296, 793 based on the Council's November
17th briefing, funding would be transferred to the SAA accounts to
reconcile negative balances. This will enable the process for
dissolving the SAAs and transferring them to a surcharge account at
the utility. Additional steps will be needed, including the funding
for operating costs, but those will come later as documents and rate
structures are prepared.
Ms . Weaver said an additional $40, 000 would be added to help fund
the rate study. She said the motion would state that the Council was
authorizing the Administration to move forward with reconciling both
positive and negative SAA accounts and issuing work orders to perform
energy efficiency upgrades where possible. Councilmember Garrott asked
if Council Members supported the proposal . No objections were raised.
3. Upcoming Items - Ms . Weaver said this section was added to
ensure Council was aware of the current fund balance status .
Discussion was held on Section B - Items remaining open (reasons
to keep this budget amendment open until January)
• Transition related expenses for possible leave and separation
payouts - still to be determined.
• 2. Projects or financial needs that may require quick Council
action:
o Fire Station #2 - The Administration has received payments
for the repairs to Fire Station No. 2 due to the fire. The
Council must approve the use of these funds prior to
construction moving forward.
Straw Poll: All Council Members were in support of acting on Fire
Station #2 in this budget amendment.
o ii . Dispatch Funding - Council staff has estimated that
Dispatch may need funding to get the City back to having
ninety percent of the calls answered in 10 seconds or less.
Ms . Weaver said funding amounts were not available and
recommended leaving the item open pending a proposal from the
Administration.
o iii . Governmental Immunity - The City's Governmental
Immunity Fund will need over $1 million (including an amount
for a pending case that could be discussed in Closed
Session) .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said Staff recommended including Governmental
Immunity in this budget amendment to ensure the program did not end
the year in a deficit . Straw Poll: Support to address the issue in
this budget amendment. All Council Members were in support except
Councilmember LaMalfa, who was opposed.
Discussion was held on Section C - Items ready to move forward.
Ms . Weaver said this included all items in the original budget
transmittal (including Council changes) and items straw polled by
Council . She said Staff would prepare motions for Council
consideration/approval .
Discussion was held on Legislative Intent Statements :
• I-1 b. Weed Abatement on City-owned Property ($88,350)
The Council expresses the intent to add ongoing funding to the FY
2016-17 annual budget for weed abatement on City-owned property.
In response to the 2015 recreation bond discussion public
feedback frequently requested weed abatement of City-owned
property including rights-of-way, alleyways, and other small
distinct parcels. This would also include challenging maintenance
areas on rights-of-way adjacent to Foothill Boulevard and Redwood
Road. Ongoing funding would allow more frequent proactive
maintenance rather than in response to public complaints. The
Council requests the Administration include funding for this item
in the FY 2016-17 annual budget.
• I-2 Urban Forestry Tree Funding ($250,000)
The Council expresses the intent to add ongoing funding to the FY
2016-17 annual budget for expenses and maintenance related to the
City's urban forest. A diverse range of economic, environmental,
quality of life and other benefits are improved by a healthy
urban forest. Funding will be used for tree pruning and new tree
plantings throughout the City. Additional pruning will improve
health and longevity of trees as well as decrease the chance of
branch failure. New tree plantings will help sustain the City's
urban forest by replacing at least as many trees as the City
removes. The Council requests the Administration include funding
for this item in the FY 2016-17 annual budget.
Ms . Weaver said motions would be prepared for December 8, 2015 .
#4 . 5:06:32 PM A PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT WOULD AMEND DEFINITIONS
FOR ASSISTED LIVING AND OTHER SIMILAR FACILITIES AND THE CITY' S LAND
USE TABLES TO ALLOW ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES IN MORE ZONING
DISTRICTS. These changes will align City zoning definitions with state
law and will remove duplicate information. The amendment will also
address a temporary land use regulation, adopted on June 16, 2015,
pertaining to facilities that provide end of life care and respite
care. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No.
PLNPCM2014-00388 and Salt Lake City Council - Temporary Land Use
Regulations; Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 26 of 2015. View
Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Neil Lindberg, Michaela Oktay, Katia Pace, and Nora
Shepard briefed the Council with attachments . Comments included
potential for legislative intents statements, review interpretation
process, determine level of Administrative flexibility, align City
Code with State/Federal requirements, cap number of facilities at 25
in Institutional Zones, determine proximity to other similar
facilities, potential impact on "religious" related providers,
principal versus accessory/ancillary uses, permitted or conditional
uses, and definition and other issues relating to "convents" .
Straw Polls:
• Support for the following items as outlined in the transmittal :
1) Group Home definition, 2) "Residential Support definition", 3)
"Assisted Living definitions", 4) "eliminate duplicative/outdated
definitions" and 5) "added definitions" . All Council Members were
in favor.
• Support for Eleemosynary definition as outlined in the handout.
All Council Members were in favor, except Councilmember Adams who
was opposed.
• Support to amend definition of "convent" to clarify it was
exclusively for residential use. Council Members Adams,
Mendenhall, Penfold, Garrott, and LaMalfa were opposed. Council
Members Rogers and Luke were in favor.
• Support to amend "Family and Nursing Care Facility" definitions
to maintain consistency with proposed code changes . All Council
Members were in favor.
• Support to consider maximum occupancy cap for housing uses,
including Eleemosynary (anyone providing housing for individuals)
in the Institutional Zone (cap of 25 and spacing requirement of
no closer than 800-feet) . Council Members Luke, Garrott, Adams,
and Rogers were opposed. Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold, and
LaMalfa were in favor.
Further discussion was held on determining an appropriate cap for
the number of facilities that would be allowed in the Institutional
Zone.
Ms . Shepard said she wanted the Council to give the
Administration legislative direction to analyze the Institutional Zone
for compatibility with adjacent residential uses along with a variety
of other issues and through that process Planning could develop some
criteria for Council consideration.
Discussion was held on Item 2 - develop a definition/land use
classification for the Inn Between model. Initiate legislative action
asking the Administration to process a petition that would create a
definition/land use category for service providers like the Inn
Between. The issue would receive a full vetting through the public
process, including planning commission review.
The legislative action could include the following:
• Create a definition that would be appropriate for the Inn Between
model
• Consider which zones are appropriate for this facility
• Consider including small and large facilities to the appropriate
zones
• Consider modifying max occupancy cap in Institutional zone if
appropriate
• spacing requirements (added)
• Straw Poll: Support for legislative intent as outlined in Item 2 .
All Council Members were in favor.
Discussion was held on Item 3 - Review of Assisted Living
Facility Compatibility. During the Work Session briefing some
questions were raised about the compatibility of assisted living
facilities in the Institutional zone . Based on those questions, staff
is recommending that the Council initiate a legislative action.
The legislative action could include the following:
• Request a review of compatibility concerns of assisted living
facilities in the Institutional zone, adjacent to residential
neighborhoods .
• Evaluate and consider potential design standards that would
address compatibility concerns
• Consider the zoning and density standards of surrounding
neighborhood (Evaluate how to consider potential impacts on
surrounding community)
• Consider whether conditional use standards specific to this type
of use may enhance the compatibility with surrounding
neighborhoods .
Straw Poll: Support for legislative intent as outlined in Item 3 .
All Council Members were in favor.
Discussion was held on the following: In the first briefing,
Council Staff raised the possibility of the Council considering a
legislative action that would initiate a review of the City's
administrative review process. It has been argued that the
administrative interpretation process could be perceived as a
delegation of legislative zoning authority that the Council may wish
to retain. (The information from the first briefing is provided
directly below for reference. )
Does the Council wish to further consider this proposal ?
• While working on the code amendments for assisted living and
other related facilities, a question arose about whether
authority for administrative interpretations should be amended or
removed from City code (Chapter 21A. 12, Salt Lake City Code) . At
times, this process has been perceived as having inadequate
standards that have allowed incompatible land uses to be
established in some zones. The intent is to prohibit
administrative interpretations from allowing uses not identified
as permitted or conditional in the City's land use tables.
Instead, a text amendment would be required in order for a use to
be allowed in a particular zone. Deciding what land uses are
allowed in the City's zones is a policy decision for the Council .
Restricting administrative interpretations will avoid allowing
land uses not expressly identified in the zoning ordinance and
will ensure policy making authority is maintained by the Council .
If the Council is supportive of this legislative action, staff
will prepare the legislative action and motion sheet to be
considered for adoption during the next Council meeting.
Straw Poll: Councilmember Garrott said the straw poll was
expressing the Council' s interest in tightening the standards for
administrative review and proposals that went in that direction. All
Council Members were in favor.
#5 . 6:05:51 PM AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD AMEND CHAPTER 21A. 44, SALT
LAKE CITY CODE, RELATING TO OFF STREET PARKING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO
PETITION NO. PLNPCM2015-00430 . Under the proposal : View Attachments
• one parking space would be required per unit in mixed use and
multifamily developments in the following zoning districts:
Community Business (CB) , Neighborhood Commercial (CN) ,
Residential/Mixed Use District (R-MU-35) and Residential/Mixed
Use District (R-MU-45) . Currently, those zoning districts only
require a half space per unit.
• maximum parking allowances would be removed for the Light
Manufacturing (M-1) , Heavy Manufacturing (M-2) , and Business Park
(BP) zoning districts, which are generally located west of
Redwood Road;
• language regarding Transportation Demand Management would be
clarified; and
• text and formatting changes will be made to provide clarity.
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. (Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker)
Nick Tarbet, J.P. Goates, and Nora Shepard briefed the Council
with attachments . Comments included considering one stall per bedroom
instead of one stall per unit, lift maximums on City' s westside,
improve economic development environment, and impact of Transit Master
Plan and future development/urban environment .
Straw Poll on following bullet points:
• One parking space would be required per unit in mixed use and
multifamily developments in the following zoning districts :
Community Business (CB) , Neighborhood Commercial (CN) ,
Residential/Mixed Use District (RMU-35) and Residential/Mixed Use
District (R-MU-45) .
• Maximum parking allowances would be removed for the Manufacturing
and Business Park zoning districts .
• Language regarding Transportation Demand Management maximum
parking would be clarified.
• Text and formatting changes will be made to provide clarity.
All Council Members were in favor.
Mr. Tarbet said Staff would prepare motions for December 8, 2015 .
#6. A PROPOSAL REGARDING POTENTIAL CHANGES TO LOCAL CAMPAIGN
FINANCE REQUIREMENTS. Presentation of research on historical campaign
contribution amounts in Salt Lake City. View Attachments
Item pulled.
#7 . A PROPOSED ORDINANCE IS BEFORE THE COUNCIL THAT WOULD ADOPT
THE PLAN SALT LAKE GENERAL PLAN PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-
00682 . Plan Salt Lake is a citywide master plan designed to create
high-level policies and vision that will guide the City and its
respective neighborhoods for the next 20 years. The Council has
received regular updates as the plan has progressed. (Petitioner -
Mayor Ralph Becker) View Attachments
Item pulled.
#8 . 6:13:09 PM A REQUEST BY THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL FOR
MODIFICATIONS TO THE SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS (SNB) ZONING DISTRICT
TO ALLOW SINGLE-PRACTITIONER MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH OFFICES AS A
PERMITTED USE IN THE SNB ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PETITION NO.
PLNPCM2015-00644 . The amendment would affect Sections 21A. 33 and
21A. 62 of the Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance. Related sections of
Title 21A may also be amended as part of this proposal . The proposal
will modify the table of uses permitted in the SNB district as well as
create a new definition for that use. The changes would apply
citywide. (Petitioner - Salt Lake City Council) View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Anthony Riederer, and Nora Shepard briefed the
Council with attachments . Mr. Riederer said an additional
recommendation was to change the definition from "single practitioner
per suite" to "single practitioner on a single parcel" . Straw Poll:
Support to advance the proposal as recommended by the Administration.
All Council Members were in favor. Mr. Tarbet said a public hearing
was scheduled for December 8, 2015 .
#9. THE HOMELESS SITE EVALUATION COMMISSION WAS FORMED BY THE
ADMINISTRATION IN JANUARY 2015 TO REVIEW AND EVALUATE THE CURRENT SITE
AND CONFIGURATION OF THE CITY' S HOMELESS SERVICES. The Administration
provides periodic updates to the Council about the progress of the
Commission. View Attachments
Item pulled.
#10 . COUNCIL POLICY FOR TRAVEL FEES, LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE,
TICKETED EVENTS, AND NEWSLETTERS. View Attachments
Item pulled.
#11 . 6:14:34 PM A PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR THE CULTURAL CORE MASTER PLAN. The RFP
would award a contract to develop and implement a downtown Cultural
Core master plan that includes programs to enliven the area and
attract locals and visitors, place-making to strengthen the identity
of the area, and promotional initiatives to build the brand and
communicate information to locals and visitors. View Attachments
Katherine Potter, Holly Yocom, and Martha Barton briefed the
Council with attachments . Comments included potential role of funding
bodies in the master plan process, six-month process to prepare master
plan, funding not to be used for capital investments, how to
accommodate other arts/cultures facilities located outside funding
boundaries, expenditure area larger than collection area, and address
diversity needs Citywide .
Ms . Potter said the final master plan would be presented to City
and County Councils for approval and an annual budget allocation would
be made based on master plan findings . Councilmember Penfold expressed
concerns about art functions which were part of the City but might not
be captured in the proposal . He said accommodations needed to be made
for those broader arts components . Councilmember LaMalfa said he
wanted to be assured that arts promotion in downtown would include
people of diverse backgrounds .
Councilmember Garrott asked if Ms . Potter needed the Council to
approve a funding appropriation. Ms . Potter said a resolution was
prepared to address funding. Councilmember Garrott said the Council
could determine whether a budget amendment was needed.
#12 . 6:27:49PM INTERVIEW JULIE BJORNSTAD PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HER APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAMS ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH JUNE 4, 2018 .
View Attachments
Councilmember Garrott said Ms . Bjornstad' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#13. A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD AMEND THE CITY' S SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLABLE ITEMS REGULATIONS. The proposed changes include requiring
businesses and multi-family complexes to establish recycling programs,
and updating the fine schedule for noncompliance with refuse,
recycling and green waste collection laws. View Attachments
Item pulled.
#14 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#15. 2:07:21PM REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL
INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give feedback or
staff direction on any item related to City Council business,
including but not limited to:
• Timeline for scheduling board appointments;
• Scheduling Items View Announcements
See File M 15-5 for announcements .
#16. 2:27:21 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE TO DISCUSS ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE
PRIVILEGED, UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 AND 52-4-205 (A) DISCUSSION OF
CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN
INDIVIDUAL. (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded
to enter into Closed Session to discuss Attorney-Client matters that
are privileged, Utah Code §78B-1-137 , and 52-4-205 (a) discussion of
character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an
individual, Utah Open and Public Meetings Law. A roll call vote was
taken. Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold, LaMalfa, Rogers, Adams,
Luke, and Garrott voted aye . See File M 15-2 for Sworn Statement .
In Attendance: Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Garrott, Mendenhall,
Luke, Adams, and Penfold.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Margaret Plane, Sean Murphy,
Boyd Ferguson, Gina Chamness, Neil Lindberg, Nick Tarbet, Nichol
Bourdeaux , Russell Weeks, Lehua Weaver, Dan Weist, and Scott
Crandall .
The Closed Session adjourned at 3 : 02 p.m.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 6 : 30 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
December 1, 2015 .
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December 8, 2015
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at
3 : 52 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Erin
Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney;
Boyd Ferguson, Senior City Attorney; Sean Murphy, Council Public
Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Senior Public Policy Analyst;
Neil Lindberg, Council Office Legal Counsel; Sylvia Richards, Council
Public Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Public Policy Analyst;
John Vuyk, City Budget Manager; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City
Recorder.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 3 : 52 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 3:54:25 PM UPDATE FROM ADMINISTRATION ON SALT LAKE CITY' S
COMPLETE STREETS ORDINANCE, WHICH REQUIRES CONSIDERATION OF PEDESTRIAN
AND BICYCLE ACCOMMODATION WHEN STREETS ARE RESURFACED OR
RECONSTRUCTED. The review includes a summary of complete streets
considerations and installations for 2014 and 2015. View Attachments
Councilmember Garrott acknowledged the Complete Streets written
briefing from the Transportation Division. He said feedback would be
received as generated by Council Members .
#2 . 3:54:43 PM PROPOSAL REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS
2 . 46. 010 AND 2 . 46. 050 OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE, RELATING TO
DEFINITIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS TO CANDIDATES, AND LIMITATIONS.
View Attachments
Sean Murphy, Margaret Plane, and Boyd Ferguson briefed the
Council with attachments . Discussion was held regarding limiting
contributions from individuals to Council and Mayoral candidates;
eliminating the ability for any corporate entities to contribute to
Mayoral or Council candidates; defining the differences between
Political Action Committees (PACs) , Super Political Action Committees
(Super PACs) , and Hybrid Political Action Committees (Hybrid PACs) ;
prohibiting contributions from vendors engaged in business with the
City; and campaign war chests .
A 5-2 Straw Poll was taken and failed to limit personal campaign
contributions to Council candidates to $500 . Council Members Rogers,
Penfold, Mendenhall, Adams, and Luke were opposed; Council Members
LaMalfa and Garrott were in favor.
A 6-1 Straw Poll was taken in support of limiting personal
campaign contributions to Council candidates to $750 . All Council
Members were in favor except Councilmember Rogers, who was opposed.
A 5-2 Straw Poll was taken and failed to limit personal campaign
contributions to Mayoral candidates to $1, 000 . Council Members Rogers,
Penfold, Mendenhall, Adams, and Luke were opposed; Council Members
LaMalfa and Garrott were in favor.
A 4-3 Straw Poll was taken and failed to match federal election
guidelines of personal campaign contribution limitations, which is
currently $2, 700 per election for individual contribution to a
candidate committee . Council Members Mendenhall, Luke, Rogers and
Garrott were opposed; Council Members LaMalfa, Penfold and Adams were
in favor.
A 6-1 Straw Poll was taken in support of limiting personal
campaign contributions to Mayoral candidates to $3, 500 . All Council
Members were in favor except Councilmember Mendenhall, who was
opposed.
A 6-1 Straw Poll was taken and failed to ban all corporate
campaign contributions to Mayoral or Council candidates . All Council
Members were opposed except Councilmember LaMalfa, who was in favor.
Unanimous Straw Polls were taken in support of legislative
intents for:
• Banning campaign contributions from vendors engaged in business
with the City.
• Hold future discussion to focus on the ability to require
increased disclosure requirements for PACs, Super PACs, and
Hybrid PACs .
• Hold future discussion of a potential war chest ban.
Councilmember Adams said she wanted to discuss a legislative
intent in terms of addressing the transition problem and where it
comes into campaign finance reform. She asked if there was a way to
figure out how to address it appropriately, consider how transition
happens, and the best way to manage it.
Councilmember Luke agreed with Councilmember Adams . He suggested
a straw poll be taken for future consideration by Council .
Councilmember Penfold said spending campaign contributions for
transition could be a component of the war chest conversation. He said
another part identified in the transition ordinance was criteria that
required a different level of reporting once a candidate had been
officially canvassed.
Councilmember Penfold clarified the need to be clear about the
transitional period and whether or not war chest could be used for it,
whether or not transitional zoning may prohibit it, or if there was
adequate protection in the current transitional ordinance that
identified transparency.
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support to review spending of
campaign contributions for transition.
Ms . Plane said regarding the straw poll, she believed it was
dealt with in Sections 2 . 44 and 2 . 46 in the proposed transition
ordinance .
#3. 4:49:27 PM PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FINAL BUDGET OF SALT
LAKE CITY, INCLUDING THE EMPLOYMENT STAFFING DOCUMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2015-2016. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect
adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project
additions and modifications. Among many other projects, this budget
amendment includes funding for: View Attachments
• Design work on fire stations No. 3 and No. 14;
• Implementing Enterprise SLC, an effort to improve economic
development in the city;
• Improving email archiving to improve the efficiency and of public
records requests; and
• Several other items.
Lehua Weaver, Sylvia Richards, and John Vuyk briefed the Council
with attachments . Discussion was held regarding transition related
expenses, impact fees allocated toward development of a park, staffing
document adjustment and budget increase, transfer of funds to the
Governmental Immunity fund, and leaving the budget open to preserve
Council flexibility.
#4 . 5:08:35 PM COUNCIL POLICY ITEMS. Policy for travel fees,
Legislative Subcommittee, ticketed events, and newsletters.
View Attachments
Cindy Gust-Jenson briefed the Council with attachments .
Discussion was held regarding Council Member travel policy updates and
comparison with the Administrative travel policy.
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of adopting the
Administrative travel policy.
Discussion was held regarding succession and protocol for the
Legislative Policy Committee . The Council agreed when there was an
opportunity to represent the entire City Council on a legislative
matter the City Council Chair would delegate authority to speak for
the Council . Further, if the Chair was unavailable, the Vice Chair
would delegate the authority.
Discussion was held regarding Council Member expenses when
attending ticketed events .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of changing the cost
of ticketed events that Council Members attend to a $150 limit .
Council Members agreed to continue discussion of purchasing
tables to functions in January.
Discussion was held regarding Council' s previous intention to
have its newsletter policy follow the United States House of
Representatives' Regulations on the Use of the Congressional Frank
which limits the uses of personal pronouns in newsletters as well as
timing of mailings .
A unanimous Straw Poll was taken in support of bringing the
Council newsletter policy in line with the current Congressional
policy.
#5. 5:32:35 PM PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO DEFINITIONS FOR ASSISTED
LIVING AND OTHER SIMILAR FACILITIES AND TO THE CITY' S LAND USE TABLES
TO ALLOW ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES IN MORE ZONING DISTRICTS PURSUANT
TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2014-00388 . These changes will align City zoning
definitions with state law and will remove duplicate information. The
amendment will also address a temporary land use regulation, adopted
on June 16, 2015, pertaining to facilities that provide end of life
care and respite care. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may
also be amended as part of this petition. (Petitioner - Mayor Ralph
Becker and Salt Lake City Council - Temporary Land Use Regulations;
Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 26 of 2015. ) View Attachments
Nick Tarbet and Neil Lindberg briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held regarding options to modify the
maximum occupancy cap on eleemosynary and other housing uses in the
Institutional Zone, 800 foot distance requirement from other
facilities, and amending the convent definition.
A 6-1 Straw Poll was taken and failed to adopt an ordinance based
on straw polls : Move ahead as outlined in straw polls, subject to
further administrative interpretation, with flexibility for the new
services to allow them to expand. Recognize that other uses (not
specifically allowed and possibly perceived to be precluded) may also
have more flexibility to move forward. All Council Members were
opposed except Councilmember Garrott, who was in favor.
A 6-1 Straw poll was taken in support of adopting an ordinance to
set a cap on eleemosynary (With a proposed maximum occupancy cap of
25) and other housing uses in the Institutional Zone : Continue the
ordinance concepts set out by the temporary zoning regulations until
the City has an opportunity to conduct a process that considers the
policy implications of this new type of housing and go through a
thorough public process, including public hearings before the Planning
Commission and City Council . All Council Members were in favor except
Councilmember Garrott, who was opposed.
A 5-2 Straw Poll was taken in support of restricting the
definition of convent to strictly residential use . Council Members
Adams, Penfold, Mendenhall, Luke, and Rogers were in favor; Council
Members LaMalfa and Garrott were opposed.
A 6-1 Straw Poll was taken in support of an 800-foot distance
requirement from eleemosynary group homes and residential support
dwellings . All Council Members were in favor except Councilmember
Garrott, who was opposed.
#6. 4:46:09 PM PROPOSED ORDINANCE ENACTING PROVISIONS RELATED TO
THE TRANSITION OF NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIALS INTO OFFICE FOLLOWING A
MUNICIPAL ELECTION. The proposed ordinance would formally establish
the process and policies for Council Members-Elect and Mayor-Elect
during the time between the election and the oath of office. It would
also formalize current steps the City takes to provide necessary
information to the newly-elected officials, set a standard for future
election years and consider funding to pay newly-elected officials
during the transition period. View Attachments
Item not held.
#7 . RESOLUTION THAT ALLOWS THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A LOAN
AGREEMENT WITH COWBOY PARTNERS. The Housing Trust Fund loan would be
in the amount of $1,200, 000 to Cowboy Partners at 1% interest per
annum for 40 years. Cowboy Partners will use the loan funds for
construction of the Liberty BLVD apartments located at 750 East 400
South. View Attachments
Item not held.
#8 . RESOLUTION THAT ALLOWS THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A LOAN
AGREEMENT WITH THE WESTERN REGION NONPROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION. The
Housing Trust Fund loan would be in the amount of $750, 000 to Western
Region Nonprofit Housing Corporation at 1% interest per annum for 30
years. Western Region Nonprofit Housing Corporation will use the loan
funds for acquisition of Village Apartments located at 250 North 200
West. View Attachments
Item not held.
#9. 5:49:50 PM APPOINTMENT OF MAURINE BACHMAN TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH JULY 1, 2019. View Attachments
The Council interviewed Maurine Bachman. Councilmember Garrott
said Ms . Bachman' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal
consideration.
#10 . 5:51:36PM APPOINTMENT OF LARISSA TROUT TO THE ART DESIGN BOARD
FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH MARCH 1, 2018 . View Attachments
The Council interviewed Larissa Trout. Councilmember Garrott said
Ms . Trout' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#11 . 5:52:57PM APPOINTMENT OF DAVID PARROTT TO THE BICYCLE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 .
View Attachments
The Council interviewed David Parrott. Councilmember Garrott said
Mr. Parrott' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#12 . APPOINTMENT OF NORA PINCUS TO THE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 . View Attachments
The Council interviewed Nora Pincus . Councilmember Garrott said
Ms . Pincus' name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#13. APPOINTMENT OF JOSALYN BATES TO THE BICYCLE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 . View
Attachments
The Council interviewed Josalyn Bates . Councilmember Garrott said
Ms . Bates' name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#14 . 5:56:39 PM APPOINTMENT OF SOFIA GORDER TO THE CULTURAL CORE
COMMITTEE FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2017 . View
Attachments
The Council interviewed Sofia Gorder. Councilmember Garrott said
Ms . Gorder' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#15. 5:58:39 PM APPOINTMENT OF CARMEN NICHOL TO THE CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021 . View
Attachments
The Council interviewed Carmen Nichol . Councilmember Garrott said
Ms . Nichol' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#16. 6:00:24 PM APPOINTMENT OF CINDY GUST-JENSON TO THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY BOARD OF SALT LAKE CITY FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 . View Attachments
The Council interviewed Cindy Gust-Jenson. Councilmember Garrott
said Ms . Gust-Jenson' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal
consideration.
#17 . THE COUNCIL WILL ATTEND AN OUTGOING RECEPTION FOR COUNCIL
MEMBERS LUKE GARROTT AND KYLE LAMALFA.
#18 . 3:52:13 PM REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR. Report of the Executive Director, including a review of
Council information items and announcements. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business, including but not limited to: ULCT Local Officials Day at
the Legislature, 2016 National League of Cities Congressional City
Conference, 2016 Scheduling Items.
See File M 15-5 for announcements .
#19. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
No discussion was held.
#20 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE TO DISCUSS ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED,
UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 . (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Item not held.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 6 : 03 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
December 8, 2015 .
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