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01/01/2012 - Work Session - Minutes January 3, 2012 Oath of Office Ceremony The Oath of Office Ceremony for Salt Lake City Council Districts 2, 4 and 6 and Salt Lake City Mayor was held Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 12 : 00 p.m. on the east steps of the City and County Building, 451 South State . The following Council Members were present : Carlton Christensen Van Turner Soren Simonsen Jill Remington Love Luke Garrott Stan Penfold The following Councilmember was absent : JT Martin Mayor Ralph Becker; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; and Christine Meeker, City Recorder; were present . Councilmember Love presided at and conducted the Induction Ceremony. FLAG CEREMONY 12:02:15 PM The Flag Ceremony/Pledge of Allegiance was lead by West High School Navy JROTC. 12:04:14 PM The National Anthem was lead by the Highland High School Madrigals . 12:05:46PM Welcome to Guests and Elected Officials by Jill Remington Love, Council Chair. OATH OF OFFICE FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS #1 . 12:06:51 PM tre:///?label="Work Session Room"?dateti me="20080107121254"?Data=&q uot;48e8d856"The Oath of Office was administered to Kyle John LaMalfa, District 2 , by John LaMalfa, his father. A Certificate of Election was presented to Councilmember LaMalfa. 12:08:13PM Comments by Councilmember LaMalfa. #2 . 12:14:05 PM The Oath of Office was administered to Luke J. Garrott, District 4, by Judge Baxter, Salt Lake City Justice Court . A Certificate of Election was presented to Councilmember Garrott. 12:15:17PM Comments by Councilmember Garrott . #3. 12:22:21 PM The Oath of Office was administered to Charles Fox Luke, District 6, by Judge Bruce Jenkins, Senior Judge, United States District Court. A Certificate of Election was presented to Councilmember Luke . 12:23:57PM Comments by Councilmember Luke . #4 . 12:32:10PM The Oath of Office was administered to Ralph Becker, Mayor, by Judge Andrew Valdez, Third District Juvenile Court . A Certificate of Election was presented to Mayor Becker. 12:33:30PM Comments by Mayor Becker. 12:41:28PM A cultural performance was presented by the Jambo Africa, Burundi Dancers . 12:52:38PM Closing Remarks by Councilmember Love . The meeting adjourned at 12 : 53 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Oath of Office Ceremony held January 3, 2012 . January 3, 2012 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in a Work Session on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Jill Remington Love, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Councilmember Also in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Attorney; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Redistricting Coordinator; Jim Guilkey, Chair of the Redistricting Working Group; Jan Aramaki, Council Constituent Liaison/Research & Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst and Constituent Liaison; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Rusty Vetter, Senior City Attorney; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Greg Davis, Public Service Finance; Gordon Hoskins, Finance Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Randy Hillier, Policy and Budget Analyst; April Harris, County Animal Services; Ann Ober, Deputy Director of Public Services; Dan Mule, City Treasurer; D. J. Baxter, RDA Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Wilf Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Ray Miller, Principal Planner; John Anderson, Principal Planner; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Janice Jardine, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Ben McAdams, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Helen Langan, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Arthur C. Nelson, Presidential Professor, City and Metropolitan Planning, University of Utah; Len Simon, CEO Simon and Company Inc. ; Robyn Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Kyle Cook, Fehr and Peers; Tim Harpst, Transportation Director; Kevin Young, Transportation Engineer and Chris Meeker, City Recorder. Councilmember Love presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 .3:04:19PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. See File M 12-5 for announcements . #2. 3:09:11 PM RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM ARTHUR C. NELSON, PRESIDENTIAL PROFESSOR, CITY AND METROPOLITAN PLANNING, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. This relates to proposed changes to the City's zoning regulation allowing accessory dwelling units in single-family and multi-family zoning districts currently being considered by the City Council. The intent is to provide a broader mix of housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods that address changing family needs, economic conditions, smaller household sizes, and increase efficient use of existing housing, public infrastructure ant transit. Related provision of Title 21A - Zoning - may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00612. View Attachments Dr. Nelson said half of Salt Lake City' s households were non- traditional households with younger and older single people living in them. He said many households were multi generational. #3. 3:57:06 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM LEN SIMON REGARDING THE CITY'S NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES. BEN MCADAMS ALSO BRIEFED THE COUNCIL. Mr. Simon said the last year had brought continual threats of Government shutdowns . He said last year the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) was cut by 26%. He said nationally it was cut by 11%. He said HOME had also been cut. He said to keep the programs going the City needed to keep the application level for grants up. #4 . 4:41:20 PM RECEIVE THE FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE REDISTRICTING WORKING GROUP (RWG) . The nine-member RWG was formed by the Council to serve as an advisory group during the 2011 redistricting process. The RWG held public meetings in November and December. The RWG will present two maps for Council districts and two maps for Salt Lake City School Board district/precinct boundaries for Council consideration. View Attachments Karen Halladay, Brady Wheeler and Jim Guilkey briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Mr. Guilkey said the project was to set boundaries for the Salt Lake City Council and the Salt Lake City School District from the census of 2010 . Councilmember Christensen asked that staff tweak the maps, bring them back for review and hold a public hearing. #5. 5:44:03 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE 800 SOUTH/SUNNYSIDE COMPLETE STREET STUDY AND RECOMMENDED ACTION. View Attachments Robyn Hutchenson, Kyle Cook, Tim Harpst and Kevin Young briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Ms . Hutchenson said the community had mixed feelings regarding the study. She said problems were identified as traffic speed too high, street too wide, westbound bike lane and sidewalk too narrow, pedestrians fee disconnected between north and south sides of the street, student crossings are a problem, East High Seminary is a problem and S-curve east of 1300 East is a problem. She said testing would provide more feedback. Ms . Hutchenson said she would regroup with the team to look at the schedule and see what opportunities were available to expand the test . #6. 5:38:25 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REGARDING THE UTAH OPEN MEETING LAW. View Attachments Boyd Ferguson and Ed Rutan briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Mr. Ferguson said the only new change read "Nothing in the Open Meeting Law restricts a member of a public body from transmitting an electronic message (defined as electronic mail, instant message, electronic chat, text message, or any other electronic communication method) to other members of the public body at any time when the public body is not convened in an open session". (2011 RB 54) #7 . 6:25:02 PM (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: A) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (B) ; B) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (D) ; C) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (C) ; D) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; E) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137; AND F) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE SECTION 52-4-205 (1) (F) . Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to enter into a closed session for legal advice as stated on the agenda including the professional competencey of an employee, with a roll call vote, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (M 12-2) #8 . 6:21:08PM TAKE A STRAW POLL TO NOMINATE THE COUNCIL CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 . Councilmember Soren Simonsen was nominated as the Chair Person and Councilmember Charlie Luke as the Vice Chair Person for 2011 . #9. RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING: a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPLICABLE PROVISIONS WITHIN CHAPTER 8 .04, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO ANIMAL CONTROL, TO REMOVE LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS OWNED BY INDIVIDUALS; TO REQUIRE THE PREVENTION AND ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES ASSOCIATED WITH KEEPING DOGS AND CATS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NOISE AND ODOR; TO ALLOW THE ANIMAL SERVICES DIRECTOR TO WAIVE LATE FEES OR EXTEND LICENSING DEADLINES IN INDIVIDUAL CASES AS APPROPRIATE; AND TO REQUIRE THE LICENSING OF CATS (INCLUDING AN INCREASE TO PET LICENSING LATE PENALTIES, SECTION 8 .04 .521 OF SALT LAKE CITY CODE, APPENDIX A) AND; b. AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND AMENDING THE SALT LAKE CITY CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE TO MODIFY/ENACT PET LICENSING FEES. (ITEM D2) This issue was postponed #10. RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE CITY CODE INCLUDING THE CITY'S ZONING REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND THE LAND USE APPEALS BOARD AS LAND USE APPEAL AUTHORITIES AND REPLACING THE BOARDS WITH AN APPOINTED PROFESSIONAL HEARING OFFICER. The hearing officer would review and make decisions relating to variance applications and appeals of Administrative, Planning Commission and Historic Landmark Commission decisions. The intent is to provide a more streamlined and consistent appeal process for land use decisions and reduce the expenditure of City funds and staffing resources. Related provisions of Title 21A - Zoning - may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00312 . This issue was postponed #11. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING REGULATIONS TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS. These requirements were modified by the City Council in July, 2008. The proposed amendments are intended to clarify and resolve problems encountered by the Community & Economic Development Department in applying these requirements. Related provisions of Title 21A (Zoning) may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2009-00174 . (Item H1) This issue was postponed #12. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 . 64 (DEMOLITION) AND CHAPTER 18 .97 (MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS) , Salt Lake City Code, to modify the process and requirements for demolition of buildings and structures . The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for timely completion of demolition and improvement of property thereafter to ensure demolition is not detrimental to the use and enjoyment of surrounding property, to avoid demolition by neglect, and to encourage preservation of the City's housing stock. Petitioner: Salt Lake City Council . (Item H2) This issue was postponed #13. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR CITY ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE DONATIONS . This ordinance would authorize private donations for the purpose of making improvements on City property and provide guidelines for acceptance of such donations. This issue was postponed #14. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING UPDATED POLICY STATEMENTS FOR THE CITY'S COMMUNITY HOUSING PLAN. The intent is to address development of new housing opportunities, preservation of the City's existing housing stock and reflect current housing and economic conditions. This issue was postponed The meeting adjourned at 6 :39 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January 3, 2012 . cm January 9, 2012 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah and Mayor Becker met for a Legislative breakfast with members of the Legislature at The Leonardo Museum, 205 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, January 9, 2012, at 7 :30 a.m. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Absent: Jill Love Also in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director/Senior Legislative Auditor; Niel Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Russ Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Mayor Ralph Becker; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Bianca Shreve, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; Helen Langan, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Karen Hale, Mayor' s Communication Director; Brady Wheeler, Council Legislative Policy Assistant; Holly Hilton, Administrative Assistant to the Office of the Mayor; Senators' Ben McAdams; Gene Davis; Luz Robbles and Ross Romaro; Representatives' Brian Doughty, Joel Briscoe, Brian King, and Rebecca Chavez-Houck; and Chris Meeker, City Recorder. 7:32:00AM The meeting was called to order at 7 :30 a.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . Welcome from Mayor Ralph Becker and Council Chair Soren Simonsen #2 . Introductions #3. Legislative Bill tracking website: www.slcgov.com/legislation 2012 #4 . Salt Lake County Caucus- Thursday 7: 00 am, January 26, 2012 - Spruce Room (East Building) #5. Discussion of Legislative Issues a. Sales Tax distribution b. Online hotel tax c. Billboard changes d. Restore limited condemnation rights for trails e. Historic districts #6. Capital City Statistics/Commuter Population #7 . Open Forum The meeting adjourned at 9 :00 a.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Legislative Breakfast meeting held January 9, 2012 . January 10, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at 5 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Russell Weeks, Senior Council Policy Analyst; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Doug Dansie, Senior Planner; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; John Anderson, Principal Planner; Nick Norris, Principal Planner; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Staff; Chris Burbank, Police Chief; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Kurt Cook, Fire Chief; Tim Doubt, Deputy Police Chief; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5 : 10 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 5:10:49PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; e) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 ; AND f) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE SECTION 52-4- 205 (1) (f) . Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to enter into Closed Session to discuss personnel and property issues . A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Christensen, LaMalfa, Luke, Love and Simonsen voted aye . Council Members Garrott and Penfold were absent for the vote . See file M 12-2 for Sworn Statement and recording. #2 . 10:14:03PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments See File M 12-5 for announcements . #3 . 5:41:25PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE CITY CODE INCLUDING THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND THE LAND USE APPEALS BOARD AS LAND USE APPEAL AUTHORITIES AND REPLACING THE BOARDS WITH AN APPOINTED PROFESSIONAL HEARING OFFICER. THE HEARING OFFICER WOULD REVIEW AND MAKE DECISIONS RELATING TO VARIANCE APPLICATIONS AND APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE, PLANNING COMMISSION AND HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECISIONS . THE INTENT IS TO PROVIDE A MORE STREAMLINED AND CONSISTENT APPEAL PROCESS FOR LAND USE DECISIONS AND REDUCE THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS AND STAFFING RESOURCES . RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING - MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00312 . View Attachments Neil Lindberg, Nick Norris and John Anderson briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Councilmember Penfold said there was confusion about differences between special exceptions and variances and wanted the Administration to review the issue and provide clarification. Councilmember Simonsen said the item was tentatively scheduled on next week' s Consent Agenda to set a public hearing in early February, 2012 . Mr. Lindberg said the Council held a public hearing on November 22, 2011 so action could be taken without holding another hearing. Ms . Gust-Jenson said a lot of changes were made to the ordinance and there seemed to be public interest in another hearing. #4 . 5:53:02PM RECEIVE FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21A. 46 TO MODIFY SIGN REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BILLBOARDS, ELECTRONIC BILLBOARDS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNS . AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE AMENDMENTS WILL REFINE PROVISIONS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN APRIL 2011 THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 13 , 2012 . (THE PROPOSAL INCLUDES REDUCING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF BILLBOARDS, THEIR GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION AND THE DURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE) . RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING - MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONS PLNPCM2010-000717 AND PLNPCM2010-00032 - MAYOR RALPH BECKER. View Attachments Neil Lindberg, Russell Weeks, Doug Dansie and Wilford Sommerkorn briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Councilmember Simonsen said potential motions needed to include elements Council Members wanted to keep alive under the current application to avoid having to go back through the Planning Commission process . Councilmember Luke asked if the Administration would continue to work with billboard industry representatives during the coming week to discuss/find workable solutions . Mr. Sommerkorn said immediate concerns were being addressed through this proposal and staff planned to then discuss larger issues with the industry. Councilmember Garrott said he thought Council Chair and Vice Chair needed to be included in future discussions with the billboard industry to address policy preferences that might come into play. Councilmember Simonsen said this would be scheduled for a more extensive discussion next week. Mr. Weeks asked Council Members to send questions to him so they could be addressed prior to the meeting. #5. 6:08:01 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO REVIEW, DISCUSS AND FINALIZE SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS MADE TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT MAPS. COUNCIL MEMBERS SUGGESTED SLIGHT BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MAPS PREPARED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE REDISTRICTING WORKING GROUP. (ITEMS H1 - H2) View Attachments Karen Halladay, Brady Wheeler, Doug Dansie and Wilford Sommerkorn briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Councilmember Simonsen said a public hearing would be scheduled for January 17, 2012 and February 7, 2012 . A majority of the Council was in favor of inviting school board representatives to participate in a work session discussion with the Council . Council Members were in favor of reviewing maps individually and holding a group discussion at the next meeting. Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted to see elementary/junior high school boundaries included on school board maps . Mr. Wheeler said he was available to help Council Members access maps on the web or by e-mail . #6. 6:17:06 PM ADJOURN TO ATTEND A RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR TIM HARPST, DIRECTOR OF THE SALT LAKE CITY TRANSPORTATION DIVISION, AND NANCY BOSKOFF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL. A retirement celebration was held on the Fourth Floor of the City and County Building. #7 . 7:18:49 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE CITY' S 10-YEAR CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN AND IMPACT FEES. 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 Karen Halladay, LuAnn Clark, Rick Graham, Kurt Cook, Chris Burbank, Tim Doubt, Jennifer Bruno and Gina Chamness briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Discussion was held on exploring additional funding sources including bonding in order to address ongoing needs . Ms . Clark said bond counsel representatives could be invited to address the Council and answer questions . She asked the Council to identify specific areas of interest so effective information could be prepared for future discussions . Comments were made on some categories listed in the handout . Fire Station No. 3: Potential to combine with police precinct . Fire Station No. 14 : Training Facility - cost sharing/possible State funding. Police/Evidence and Crime Lab Facility Study: Fueling station needed on the eastside . Councilmember Simonsen said he and Councilmember Luke needed to have a follow-up discussion with Chief Burbank. Parks and Open Space - New park acquisition to serve new growth: Funding needed for open space development. Identify opportunities along with a baseline relating to basic improvements to existing spaces . Establish a budget to acquire/improve new parcels . Restroom Improvements: Have Administration explore alternative restroom facilities styles, investigate lower quality standards and bundle improvements for additional cost savings . Multipurpose Field Improvements : Add trees to the list. Basketball improvements : Indoor courts needed on the eastside . Tennis Court Improvements: Update list with design costs for 5th Avenue and "C" Street . Additional courts needed including pickle ball and futsal . Explore bond opportunities for combined recreation facilities and ZAP partnering with County. Softball Field Improvements: Address equity needs for girl' s participation. Baseball Field Improvements : Jordan Park field not functional due to shallow fence . Jogging/Walking Path Improvements: Miller Park had some issues and needed to be added to the list. Pavilion Improvements : Ms . Clark said Rotary Glen had design money but a future funding request was needed for construction. BMX/Bike Path Improvements : Alternative venues were needed to lessen current impacts to other open space properties . Water Features : Open for potential discussion. Bridges: Nine-Line bridge repair/replacement needed. Earthen Trails : Information needed on Parley' s Historic Nature Park work plan. Mr. Graham said the plan was in the development phase and the Administration would update the Council at a future date . Lighting: Re-visit Herman Franks lighting project. Mr. Graham said he would provide follow-up. Irrigation: Ms . Clark said costs were underestimated. Mr. Graham said alternative funding sources were being explored. Fairmont needed to be added to the list. Fencing: Follow-up needed on Parley' s and Jordan River Parkway. Cemetery: Mr. Graham said irrigation estimates needed to be adjusted. Park Recovery Plan: Ms . Clark said a small portion was impact fee eligible . Include Sugar House Park on the list and research whether proposed enhancements would be impact fee eligible . Discussion was held on process . A majority of the Council was in favor of scheduling a meeting in late January, 2012 to address the remaining CIP proposal . Ms . Bruno suggested adding a "place holder" category to capture constituent ideas . A majority of the Council was in favor. #8 . 10:12:55 PM (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR CITY ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. THIS ORDINANCE WOULD AUTHORIZE DONATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING IMPROVEMENTS ON CITY PROPERTY AND PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH DONATIONS. View Attachments A majority of the Council was in favor of advancing the proposal . #9. 6:18:33PM (TENTATIVE) HOLD A DISCUSSION OR RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. Item was pulled. The meeting adjourned at 10 : 17 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January 10, 2012 . sc January 17, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 3 : 10 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Kyle LaMalfa. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; David Hart, FAIA, MOCA Systems; Eliot Sykes, Redistricting Work Group; Dr. McKell Withers, Salt Lake City Schools Superintendent; Kristi Swett, Salt Lake City School Board President; Heather Bennett, Salt Lake City School Board Vice President; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Redistricting Liaison; Doug Dansie, Senior Planner; Neil Lindberg, Council' s Legal Director; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Gordon Hoskins, Chief Financial Officer; Paul Skeen, CPA, Partner at Hansen Barnett & Maxwell; Mike Mickelson, Partner at Hansen Barnett & Maxwell; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Kevin Young, Transportation Planning Engineer; Katia Pace, Principal Planner; April Harris, Salt Lake County Animal Services; Jan Aramaki, Council Constituent Liaison; Research and Policy Analyst; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 3 : 31 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY- CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE SECTION 52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . This item was not held. #2 . 3 : 31 : 52 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . See File M 11-5 for Announcements . #3 . 4 : 58 : 08 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM DAVID HART, FAIA, VICE PRESIDENT/REGIONAL MANAGER OF MOCA SYSTEMS REGARDING PLANS FOR THE CITY' S NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES . David Hart briefed the Council from the attached handouts and a power point presentation. #4 . 3 : 39 : 47 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO REVIEW, DISCUSS AND FINALIZE SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS TO PROPOSED DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AS A RESULT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 REDISTRICTING PROCESS . SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AND SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD WILL BE PRESENT AND DISCUSSED AS FOLLOWS : View Attachments • 3 : 42 :28 PM REDISTRICTING WORKING GROUP (RWG) REPRESENTATIVE (S) - REVIEW RWG RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT MAPS . Eliot Sykes briefed the Council from the attached handouts and a power point presentation. • 3 : 45 : 31 PM SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE (S) - REVIEW SCHOOL BOARD' S RECOMMENDED MAP. THIS MAP WAS ALSO RECOMMENDED AS ONE OF THE TWO SCHOOL BOARD MAPS RECOMMENDED BY THE RWG. Dr. Withers, Kristi Swett and Heather Bennett briefed the Council from the attached handouts and a power point presentation. • 3 : 53 : 30 PM COUNCIL STAFF - REVIEW ANY SUGGESTED CHANGES TO SCHOOL BOARD MAPS . Karen Halladay and Brady Wheeler briefed the Council from the attached handouts and a power point presentation. • 4 : 00 : 46 PM SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL AND SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD - DISCUSSION OF SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT BOUNDARIES . Dr. Withers, Kristi Sweet, Heather Bennett, Karen Halladay and Brady Wheeler briefed the Council from the attached handouts and a power point presentation. Councilmember Simonsen said the school board could send a letter and an updated map to the Council if there were recommendations to the map. He requested that the information be forwarded to the Council by February 9th. • 4 : 37 : 44 PM DISCUSSION OF CITY COUNCIL BOUNDARIES. Karen Halladay and Brady Wheeler briefed the Council from the attached handouts and a power point presentation. Councilmember Simonsen asked if the Council was comfortable holding the hearing and then coming back on February 7th for more discussion. All Council Members were in favor. #5 . 5 : 09 : 02 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21A. 46 TO MODIFY SIGN REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BILLBOARDS, ELECTRONIC BILLBOARDS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNS PURSUANT TO PETITION NOS . PLNPCM2010-000717 AND PLNPCM2010-00032 . AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE AMENDMENTS WILL REFINE PROVISIONS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN APRIL 2011 THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 13 , 2012 . RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) View Attachments Russell Weeks, Neil Lindberg, Doug Dansie and Wilf Sommerkorn briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Christensen asked that planning staff provide information on types of industries and individuals on the working group. #6 . 5 : 40 :29 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY' S COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30 , 2011 AND THE CITY' S MANAGEMENT AUDITOR' S LETTER REGARDING INTERNAL CONTROLS AND COMPLIANCE . View Attachments Gordon Hoskins, Paul Skeen and Michael Michelson briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Christensen said he would rather give the Arts Council more money than cut services . #7 . 5 : 52 : 41 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MAJOR STREET PLAN OF THE SALT LAKE CITY TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00354 . THE MAJOR STREET PLAN IDENTIFIES AND CLASSIFIES EXISTING AND PROPOSED FREEWAYS, ARTERIAL STREETS, COLLECTOR STREETS AND LOCAL STREETS WITHIN SALT LAKE CITY. THE ORDINANCE APPEARS TO ACKNOWLEDGE ROUTINE CHANGES IN THE USE OR OWNERSHIP OF VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY INCLUDING NORTH TEMPLE AND 1300 EAST. View Attachments Katia Pace, Frank Gray, Russ Weeks , Joel Paterson and Kevin Young briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Simonsen said the Council would set the date of February 7, 2012 to hold the public hearing. #8 . 6 : 00 :26 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE ENACTING CHAPTER 8 . 06 OF TITLE 8 , ANIMALS, REQUIRING DOG BREEDERS TO OBTAIN AN ANNUAL LICENSE . THE ORDINANCE WILL (i) INCLUDE AN EXCEPTION FOR RESPONSIBLE BREEDER LICENSEES BELONGING TO RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS WHICH REQUIRE AND ENFORCE ADHERENCE TO A CODE OF ETHICS AND STANDARDS SPECIFIC TO THEIR BREED, (ii) AUTHORIZE A FIVE-YEAR RESPONSIBLE BREEDER LICENSE AT NO CHARGE; AND (iii) AMEND SECTION 8 . 04 . 521 , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, APPENDIX A TO INCLUDE PENALTIES . THIS ORDINANCE WILL MIRROR SALT LAKE COUNTY' S CODE CHAPTER 8 . 14 . INCLUDED IN THIS PROPOSAL IS A SECOND ORDINANCE REVISING AND AMENDING THE SALT LAKE CITY CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE TO ENACT FEES FOR A DOG BREEDER' S LICENSE . View Attachments April Harris, Jan Aramaki and Neil Lindberg briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Simonsen said this had been scheduled for a February 7, 2012 public hearing. #9. 6: 06: 14 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR CITY ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. THIS ORDINANCE WOULD AUTHORIZE DONATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING IMPROVEMENTS ON CITY PROPERTY AND PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH DONATIONS. View Attachments Edwin Rutan, Neil Lindberg and Rick Graham briefed the Council from the attached handout . Councilmember Simonsen said this item would be pulled from the meeting and put on the February 7th meeting. #10 . HOLD A DISCUSSION OR RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. This item was not held. The meeting adjourned at 6 : 35 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January 17, 2012 . bj January 31, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at 3 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Kyle LaMalfa. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; John Naser, City Engineer; Parviz Rokhva, Streets and Sanitation Division Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Jeff Jacobson, Engineering Tech V; Kevin Young, Transportation Planning Engineer; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Alden Breinholt, Public Services Operation Director; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 3 : 10 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 3 : 10 :21 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . See File M 11-5 for Announcements . #2 . 3 : 33 :23 PM CONTINUE THEIR DISCUSSION OF THE CITY' S 10-YEAR CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN AND IMPACT FEES . THIS LONG-RANGE PLAN GUIDES COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS REGARDING THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS . 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 STREETS Karen Halladay, LuAnn Clark, John Naser, David Everitt, Parviz Rokhva, Jennifer Bruno, Kevin Young, Robin Hutcheson, Emy Maloutas, Alden Breinholt and Jeff Jacobson briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Penfold asked how the City measured substandard streets . He asked if they were talking about a need which brought all streets up to a standard level and what that level was . Mr. Naser said they had some projected numbers which showed what the cost would be to keep the network where it was now. He said that figure was considerably more than the City spent each year. He said he would share that information with the Council . Councilmember Penfold said it would be valuable information as the Council talked about streets and what percentage needed to be upgraded. Councilmember Simonsen said items added by the Council did not have associated values with them so they were not captured in the constrained or unconstrained lists . He asked if the Council wanted to leave these items on the list and talk about them during budget discussions . Council Members were in favor of leaving the items on the list. TRANSPORTATION 4 : 50 :37 PM Kevin Young, Robin Hutcheson, Parviz Rokhva, David Everitt, LuAnn Clark and Karen Halladay briefed the Council . Councilmember Simonsen said he had one additional line item request for 2100 South and Parley' s Way. He said it could include Hawk signals, bicycle lanes and intersection improvements specifically on 800 East, 1200 East, 1900 East, 2100 East and 2300 East . Ms . Clark said they would check to make sure those items had been submitted and get back to the Council . Councilmember Simonsen said Westminster College was expanding into the Sugar House Business District . He said the Community Council and Westminster College had forwarded a list of projects which included intersection improvements at 1200 East south of 2100 South. He said that would make connection between different areas of campus more viable . FACILITIES 6: 06: 38 PM LuAnn Clark, Karen Halladay, David Everitt, Emy Maloutas and Alden Breinholt briefed the Council from the handouts . Councilmember Simonsen asked about a small structure in Fairmont Park used for YouthCity programs that needed some upgrades . Mr. Breinholt said they had been able to keep that facility updated within the current operating and maintenance budgets . Councilmember Simonsen said they would tentatively set the hearing date for February 21, 2012 but they still needed to identify impact fee projects . He said if the Council was ready to adopt the entire CIP plan he wanted to move in that direction. Ms . Clark said the plan had to be adopted first and then impact fees because the plan set aside impact fees . Councilmember Simonsen said they could schedule a follow-up briefing on February 14th after the RDA Board meeting. He said the discussion could include : 1) SARR payment, 2) big picture questions, 3) policy guidelines, and 4) potential revenue options . The meeting adjourned at 7 : 24 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January 31, 2012 . bj February 7, 2012 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in a Work Session on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at 2 :00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Jill Remington Love, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Councilmember Also in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Redistricting Coordinator; David Everitt, Chief of Staff; Helen Langan, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Steven Wolff, AMS Planning and Research; Phil Jordan, Salt Lake County Arts Director; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Gordon Hoskins, Finance Director; Dan Mule, City Treasurer; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Orion Goff, Building Official; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Ann Ober, Public Services Deputy Director; Jeff Niermeyer, Director of Public Utilities; Bill Rutherford, Urban Forester; John Naser, City Engineer; Emy Maloutas, Director of Parks and Public Lands; Bill Haight, Information Management Services Director; Dr. McKell Withers Salt Lake City School Board Superintendent; Kristi Swett, Salt Lake City School Board President; Heather Bennett, Salt Lake City School Board Vice President; Alama Uluave, Salt Lake City School Board; and Chris Meeker, City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 :17 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2 :17 :28 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO THE COUNCIL' S JANUARY RETREAT AND BEVIES A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY". THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT. THE SIX CURRENT PRIORITY AREAS ARE: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AND SUSTAINABILITY. View Attachments Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council with the attached handouts regarding the Economic Health of the City. Councilmember Simonsen said the "Vision" and "Values" statement would be adopted and projects would be items for follow-up at budget or with other issues that incorporated projects . Ms . Gust-Jenson said Council staff was up-dating what transmittals to the Council from the Administration should include . She said transmittals could include an economic health evaluation. Ms . Bruno said a public hearing would be set for February 21, 2012 . #2 . 2:50:55 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments See File M 12-5 for announcements . #3. 2:57:33 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO REVIEW, DISCUSS, AND FINALIZE SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS MADE TO: • CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS. (Item C1) • SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS. (Item C2)View Attachments Karen Halladay, Brady Wheeler, Dr. McKell Withers, Kristi Swett, Heather Bennett and Alama Uluave briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Ms . Bennett said the board and the City Council had adopted a set of criteria with regard to setting boundaries . She said the working group had not used the criteria for the school board map. She asked that the working group adopt the criteria. Councilmember Love said one of the goals was that the west side of Salt Lake City was well represented due to large population growth. Councilmember Sorensen suggested holding the public hearing then a follow-p at the next Work Session. #4 . a) 3:59:55PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE PARTIAL REFUNDING AND REFINANCING OF A PORTION OF THE LIBRARY GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND - SERIES 2002 . b) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT MORE THAN $14,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012A; AND RELATED MATTERS. View Attachments Dan Mule, Jennifer Bruno and Gordon Hoskins briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Ms . Bruno said property taxes would go down. #5 . 4:11:55 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING FROM STEVEN WOLFF WITH AMS PLANNING AND RESEARCH, AS WELL AS REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATION AND SALT LAKE COUNTY, REGARDING THE RESULTS OF THE FACILITATED SERIES OF "CULTURAL CORE CONVERSATIONS. " View Attachments Helen Langan, Phil Jordan and Steven Wolff briefed the Council with the attached handouts and a video. #6.5:08:10 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT #5 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 - 2012. View Attachments Gina Chamness, Jennifer Bruno, Karen Halladay, Orion Goff, Rick Graham, Bill Rutherford, Ann Ober, David Everitt, John Naser, Bill Haight and Emy Maloutas briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Ms . Bruno said most items requested in this budget opening were carried over from the previous year that needed to be re-appropriated. She said a revenue update was also attached. She said the budget would be approximately $300, 000 short. Mr. Graham said future Public Services budget requests would have on-going maintenance costs for the urban forest. Councilmember Christensen suggested the possibility of the contractor hired by the City coordinating with property owners as to when they would be treating trees so that property owners can take advantage of the price and hire the contractor to treat trees on private property. #7 . 6:07:46 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY AND SALT LAKE COUNTY TO HELP PAY FOR TWO STUDIES PERTAINING TO TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING IN BIG AND LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYONS. ONE STUDY WOULD MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING PARKING IN THE CANYONS. THE OTHER WOULD CONSIDER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS THAT CREATE A MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY AND ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN THE TWO CANYONS AND IN THE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE GATEWAYS TO THE CANYONS. View Attachments Jeff Niermeyer and Russell Weeks briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Councilmember Penfold said there were concerns with the traffic in the canyons during construction. Mr. Niermeyer said the study would define a range of solutions to concerns. #8 . 6:13:52 PM INTERVIEWS CLAUDIA O'GRADY PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. Councilmember Simonsen said Ms. O'Grady' s name would be forwarded to the Consent agenda. #9. 6:16:18PM INTERVIEW SABINA T ZUNGUZE PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Zunguze' s name would be forwarded to the Consent agenda. #10. (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: (a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; (b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §54-2-205 (1) (B) ; (c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (C) ; (d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; (e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION UNDER THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; (f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78b-1-137; AND (g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (F) . (h) A SESSION OT INVESTIGATE PROCEEDING REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (g) . (M 12-2) This item was not discussed. The following items may be discussed at the discretion of the Council and as time allows. 11 . (TENTATIVE) HOLD A DISCUSSION OR RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. Lynn Pace, Helen Langan and Wilf Sommerkorn briefed the Council . Councilmember Simonsen asked that HB 173 completion of a section of the Provo Jordan River Parkway appropriation bill be supported. The following Items 12 through 15 were not discussed. 12 . (TENTATIVE) HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR CITY ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. THIS ORDINANCE WOULD AUTHORIZE DONATIONS FOR THE PRUPOSE OF MAKING IMPROVEMENTS ON CITY PROPERTY AND PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH DONATIONS. 13. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING REGULATIONS TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS. THESE REQUIREMENTS WERE MODIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN JULY, 2008 . THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT ARE INTENDED TO CLARIFY AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY THE COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IN APPLYING THESE REQUIREMENTS. RELATED PROVISION OF TITLE 21A (ZONING) MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THE PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PETITION NO. LNPCM2009-00174 . 14 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 . 64 (DEMOLITION) AND CHAPTER 18 . 97 (MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS) . SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO MODIFY THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO PROVIDE FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY THEREAFTER TO ENSURE DEMOLITION IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY, TO AVOID DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT, AND TO EN ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF THE CITY'S HOUSING STOCK. PETITIONER: SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL. 15 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE STATUS OF LEGISLATIVE INTENTS AND INTERIM STUDY ITEMS THAT WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE 2011-2012 BUDGET. THESE ARE ITEMS ON WHICH THE COUNCIL EITHER REQUESTED FURTHER INFORMATION OR THAT POLICY BE INCORPORATED INTO EXISTING PROCESSES. SOME REQUESTS ARE RELATED TO THE GOLF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PARKING ENFORCEMENT, TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER VARIOUS ITEMS. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held February 7, 2012. cm February 14, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 4 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love and Charlie Luke. Absent: Soren Simonsen Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Senior Council Policy Analyst; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Staff; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Laura Hanson, Jordan River Commission Executive Director; Corey Rushton, West Valley City Councilmember; Mayor Russell Wall, Taylorville City; Heather Bennett, Salt Lake City School Board Vice President; Boyd Ferguson, Senior City Attorney; Rusty Vetter, Senior City Attorney; Jeffry Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Mike Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Deputy Director; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; Ann Ober, Administrative Services Division Director; Rick Giardina, RedOak Consulting; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 4 : 44 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 5:04:02PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. See File M 12-5 for announcements . #2 . 4:44:54 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP WITH THE JORDAN RIVER COMMISSION. View Attachments Laura Hanson, Corey Rushton and Mayor Russell Wall briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Councilmember Luke said the item would be scheduled for further discussion. #3. 5:06:48PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO REVIEW, DISCUSS, AND FINALIZE SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS MADE TO: View Attachments • CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS. • SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS. Karen Halladay, Brady Wheeler, Boyd Ferguson and Heather Bennett briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation and the attached handouts . Council Members expressed interest in exploring the City' s ability to participate in the County' s process of determining precinct boundaries . Ms . Gust-Jenson said they would follow-up with the County. Councilmember Luke said the item would be scheduled for discussion and potential action next week. A majority of the Council was in favor of posting all three maps on Open City Hall . Councilmember LaMalfa asked for follow-up on whether or not the City was legally bound to follow County precinct lines . Ms . Halladay asked if the Council wanted staff to prepare two separate resolutions for school district and council boundaries . Councilmember Luke said yes . #4 . 6:08:58 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING UPDATED POLICY STATEMENTS FOR THE CITY' S COMMUNITY HOUSING PLAN. THE INTENT IS TO ADDRESS DEVELOPMENT OF NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, PRESERVATION OF THE CITY' S EXISTING HOUSING STOCK AND REFLECT CURRENT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. View Attachments LuAnn Clark, Nick Tarbet and Frank Gray briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Councilmember Luke said prior to the next discussion/briefing he wanted Council Members to meet with City staff and identify specific issues they wanted to incorporate in the plan. #5. 6:36:29PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE TO COMBINE THE OPEN SPACE LANDS ADVISORY BOARD WITH THE PARKS, TRAILS AND URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY BOARD TO CREATE THE PARKS, NATURAL LANDS, TRAILS, AND URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY BOARD. View Attachments Emy Maloutas and Ann Ober briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Discussion was held on the board' s make-up. Councilmember Luke wanted to include language that would allow both experts and people with general community interests to serve on the board. Councilmember Garrott asked that the powers/duties language relating to land acquisition/disposition be clearly defined. Councilmember LaMalfa said he thought park standards needed to be reviewed by the board and the ordinance needed to include language which allowed the board to report directly to the Council on findings/insights . Ms . Gust-Jenson said some boards reported to both bodies and she would do some research and provide follow-up to the Council . Councilmember Luke asked Council Members to send questions to Ms . Gust-Jenson so changes could be made to the ordinance . Ms . Ober said she would provide additional language to the Council regarding park rules . #6. 6:31:25 PM INTERVIEW WILLIAM PALMER PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD. (ITEM H1) Councilmember Luke said Mr. Palmer' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #7 . 6:54:02PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 ; AND g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (f) . h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to enter into Closed Session to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Christensen, Penfold, Love, Garrott, LaMalfa and Luke voted aye . Councilmember Simonsen was absent . See file M 12-2 for Sworn Statement and recording. #8 . 7:31:50PM RECEIVE A PRESENTATION REGARDING A STUDY OF FUNDING OPTIONS FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. THE PRESENTATION MAY INCLUDE A DISCUSSION OF POLICY OPTIONS AND A REVIEW OF FINDINGS FROM A CITIZENS COMMITTEE FORMED AS PART OF THE STUDY. (DURING THE CITY COUNCIL' S 2011-12 ANNUAL BUDGET DISCUSSION, MAYOR RALPH BECKER' S ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDED ESTABLISHING AN ENTERPRISE FUND AS A DEDICATED SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING STREET LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. A STUDY WAS CONDUCTED TO EVALUATE FUNDING OPTIONS PARTICULARLY FEES VERSUS PROPERTY TAXES, AND FUTURE STREET LIGHTING INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS . ) View Attachments Jeffry Niermeyer, Jim Lewis, Russell Weeks and Rick Giardina briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation and the attached handouts . Councilmember Christensen said he was concerned the proposal could be perceived as a hidden fee increase and felt more transparency was needed. Councilmember Penfold said he wanted to see a projection on how energy costs alone (excluding enhanced service) would accelerate under the current plan. Councilmember Luke asked the Administration to come back with information about what other municipalities were doing and potential partners to share infrastructure costs . Discussion was held on the potential to decrease property taxes and Council Members requested more information about potential impacts on businesses and homeowners . Ms . Gust-Jenson said in addition to holding a budget discussion on reducing property tax, the Council could hold a broader priority discussion on providing street lighting as a core City service . Councilmember Luke asked for information on what the entire costs would be to fund the proposal from the general fund or CIP. #9 . HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO ALLOWING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) IN SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS . THIS IS PROPOSED TO PROVIDE A BROAD MIX OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ADDRESS CHANGING FAMILY NEEDS, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, SMALLER HOUSEHOLD SIZES, AND INCREASE USE OF EXISTING HOUSING, PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING - MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, (SUSTAINABLE CITY CODE INITIATIVE) , PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00612. View Attachments Item not held. #10 . 8:43:19PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS. THESE REQUIREMENTS WERE MODIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN JULY, 2008 . THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ARE INTENDED TO CLARIFY AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY THE COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IN APPLYING THESE REQUIREMENTS . RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A (ZONING) MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00174 . View Attachments Wilford Sommerkorn, Ray Milliner, Neil Lindberg and Frank Gary briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Discussion was held on moving toward a formed based performance style code which simplified use tables and eliminated as many conditional uses as possible . Mr. Gray said he thought that was still Planning' s goal . Councilmember Garrott asked for the number of conditional uses which had already been eliminated from the code . Mr. Sommerkorn said he would provide the information. Mr. Lindberg asked if the ordinance being advanced was the Council' s alternative proposal . Councilmember Luke said yes . #11 . CONTINUE DISCUSSION OF THE CITY' S 10-YEAR CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN AND IMPACT FEES . THIS LONG-RANGE PLAN GUIDES COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS REGARDING THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS . 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 Item not held. #12 . (TENTATIVE) HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO THEIR JANUARY RETREAT AND REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY" . THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT. THE SIX PRIORITY AREAS ARE; ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, AND SUSTAINABILITY. View Attachments Item not held. #13 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE ADMINISTRATION' S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CITY' S WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES BASED ON THE RECENT RESULTS OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS . THE CITY' S WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES INCLUDE GENERAL GARBAGE, RECYCLING, AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION, WASTE COLLECTION AT SPECIAL EVENTS, THE ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP PROGRAM, AND GLASS RECYCLING PROGRAMS . View Attachments Item not held. #14 . (TENTATIVE) HOLD A DISCUSSION ON PRIORITIES RELATED TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE 2012-13 FISCAL YEAR, INCLUDING COMMUNICATION OF THOSE PRIORITIES TO MAYOR BECKER AND HIS ADMINISTRATION FOR CONSIDERATION IN THEIR BUDGET PREPARATIONS. View Attachments Item not held. #15. (TENTATIVE) HOLD A DISCUSSION OR RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. See Announcements (Item A-1) for discussion. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 07 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held February 14, 2012 . sc February 21, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Kyle LaMalfa. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Vicki Bennett, Sustainability Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst; Jennifer Bruno, City Council Deputy Director; Renee Zollinger, Environmental Program Manager; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Redistricting Liaison; Gina Chamness, Senior Administrative Analyst; John Naser, Engineering Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Michael Maloy, Principal Planner; Nick Tarbet, Council Liaison; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 07 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2 : 07 : 39 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments See File M 11-5 for Announcements . #2 . 2 : 08 :22 PM (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE ADMINISTRATION' S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CITY' S WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES BASED ON THE RECENT RESULTS OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS . THE CITY' S WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES INCLUDE GENERAL GARBAGE, RECYCLING AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION, WASTE COLLECTION AT SPECIAL EVENTS, THE ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP PROGRAM AND GLASS RECYCLING PROGRAMS . View Attachments Rick Graham, Vicki Bennett and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Simonsen asked what the timeframe was for implementation and if it would be part of the final budget process . Ms . Bennett said it would be part of the budget process and July 1st was the implementation date. She said they needed some concurrence with their recommendations because they had to be able to instruct Purchasing to begin the contracting process . Council Members were in favor of moving ahead with the recycling program. A majority of Council Members were in favor of moving ahead with outsourcing the Neighborhood Cleanup Program. Councilmember LaMalfa asked for more specifics on the actual numbers . #3 . 2 : 42 : 12 PM (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING TWO INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION AND SALT LAKE COUNTY TO ALLOW THE COUNTY TO HAVE AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY (HOGLE ZOO) AND TRACY AVIARY FUNDED BY THE SALT LAKE COUNTY ISSUED GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS . Rick Graham and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council from the attached handouts . View Attachments #4 . 2 : 50 : 42 PM (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY' S PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIONAL CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANNING ALLIANCE . THE ALLIANCE, WHICH INCLUDES CITIES FROM COLORADO, ARIZONA AND UTAH, HAS BEEN FORMED TO SHARE RESOURCES AND COLLABORATE ON IDEAS ON HOW TO PLAN FOR FUTURE CLIMATE CHANGE . View Attachments Vicki Bennett and Renee Zollinger briefed the Council from the attached handouts . #5 . 3 : 06 :24 PM (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO REVIEW, DISCUSS AND FINALIZE SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS MADE TO: View Attachments • CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS • SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS Karen Halladay and Brady Wheeler briefed the Council from a power point presentation and the attached handouts . Council Members were in favor of taking action on the school board maps tonight. Council Members wanted more time on the Salt Lake City Council boundaries maps because they had questions for County Elections . Councilmember Christensen, Love and Penfold said they would be willing to work with staff during the next two weeks . Councilmember Simonsen said a follow- up meeting would be scheduled for March 6th. #6 . 3 : 55 : 18 PM (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 5 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 . THE ADMINISTRATION IS PROPOSING ADJUSTING THE FY 2012 BUDGET IN A NUMBER OF AREAS . *NOTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE AN HVAC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT FOR FIRE STATION NO. 2 , AN UPGRADE TO THE CITY' S WEBSITE, FUNDING TO TREAT THE CITY' S URBAN FOREST FOR INSECTS AND DISEASE, FUNDING TO ALLOW FOR SOLAR PANELS ON THE ROOF OF THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING AND FUNDING FOR THE REMODEL OF PLAZA 349 . View Attachments Gina Chamness , Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Karen Halladay, John Naser, Robin Hutcheson, Renee Zollinger, Frank Gray and Rick Graham briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Simonsen asked if Council Members were interested in an additional investment in Plaza 349 . Council Members were not in favor. Ms . Bruno said the previous legislative intent adopted by the Council asked the Administration to prioritize projects in the City County Building. She said they would prepare an additional legislative intent to emphasize that . She asked if they wanted staff to emphasize the exterior of the building or just ask the Administration to prioritize . Councilmember Christensen said priorities should be anything that would save substantial energy and anything from a safety standpoint. All Council Members were in favor. Councilmember Simonsen said the Council would vote on the budget amendment on March 6, 2012 . #7 . 4 : 50 : 33 PM (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY' S 10 YEAR CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN AND IMPACT FEES . THIS LONG-RANGE PLAN GUIDES COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS REGARDING THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS . 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 LuAnn Clark, Karen Halladay and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Council Members wanted more information on the trails issue . #8 . 6 : 01 :27 PM (TENTATIVE) HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS ALLOWING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU' S) IN SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00612 . THIS IS PROPOSED TO PROVIDE A BROAD MIX OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ADDRESS CHANGING FAMILY NEEDS, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, SMALLER HOUSEHOLD SIZES AND INCREASE USE OF EXISTING HOUSING, PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER, SUSTAINABLE CITY CODE INITIATIVE) . View Attachments Michael Maloy, Frank Gray, Nick Tarbet, Wilford Sommerkorn and Joel Paterson briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Penfold asked for additional information on the radius to transit areas . #9 . INTERVIEW LISA ADAMS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. This item was not held. Item Nos . 10 and 11 were held together. #10 . 6 : 30 : 48 PM INTERVIEW WHITNEY WARD PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD . #11 . INTERVIEW CHERYL HEYING PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD. Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Ward' s and Ms . Heying' s names would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . #12 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52- 4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE SECTION 52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (g) . This item was not held. #13 . HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO THEIR JANUARY RETREAT AND REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY. " THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT. THE SIX PRIORITY AREAS ARE : ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AND SUSTAINABILITY. View Attachments This item was not held. #14 . 8 : 42 : 36 PM (TENTATIVE) HOLD A DISCUSSION ON PRIORITIES RELATED TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE 2012-13 FISCAL YEAR, INCLUDING COMMUNICATION OF THOSE PRIORITIES TO MAYOR BECKER AND HIS ADMINISTRATION FOR CONSIDERATION IN THEIR BUDGET PREPARATIONS . View Attachments Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council from the attached handout . Council Members were in favor of the health of the urban forest which could include a comprehensive plan and to continue to invest in pedestrian trails, sidewalks and alleyways . Councilmember Simonsen said he wanted more information on what the overall condition, needs and an assessment about pedestrian infrastructure . Council Members wanted an educational entrepreneurship business incubator. Councilmember Penfold said this could include cash incentive programs for small businesses . Council Members were in favor of the form base code, to evaluate options and a long standing policy to fund CIP at 9% . Councilmember Simonsen said he wanted to see an analysis of what it would take to get to 9% . #15 . 8 :23 : 01 PM (TENTATIVE) HOLD A DISCUSSION OR RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. Lynn Pace and Brady Wheeler briefed the Council . #16 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY AND SALT LAKE COUNTY TO HELP PAY FOR TWO STUDIES PERTAINING TO TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING IN BIG AND LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYONS . ONE STUDY WOULD MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING PARKING IN THE CANYONS . THE OTHER WOULD CONSIDER TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS THAT CREATE A MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY AND ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN THE TWO CANYONS AND IN THE COMMUNITIES THAT ARE GATEWAYS TO THE CANYONS . View Attachments This item was not held. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 12 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held February 21, 2012 . bj March 6, 2012 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in a Work Session on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at 2 :00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Jill Remington Love, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Redistricting Coordinator; Russ Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Council Constituent Liaison, Nick Tarbet, Council Liaison; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; David Everitt, Chief of Staff; Vicki Bennett, Sustainability Director; Helen Langan, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Savannah Wake, Volunteer Coordinator; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Katia Pace, Principal Planner; Margaret Pahl, Representing a petitioner; Brad Stewart, Public Utilities; Jim Lewis, Public Utilities Accounting; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Gordon Hoskins, Finance Director; Dan Mule, City Treasurer; Karen Krieger, Arts Council Executive Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; John Campbell, Chair of the Citizen' s Compensation Advisory Committee; Connie Linardakis, Vice Chair of the Citizen' s Compensation Advisory Committee; and Chris Meeker, City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 :18 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2:18:46 PM A discussion was held to review a draft philosophy statement on "Arts and Culture". The Council met in January to discuss priority focus areas and requested that staff provide draft Philosophy Statements for review and refinement. The six priority areas are: Economic Health of the City, Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, Transportation and Mobility, Parks and Open Space, and Sustainability. (Item H5)View Attachment Russ Weeks briefed the Council with the attachment. Councilmember Penfold asked that the Arts Council be notified of the Arts Philosophy Statement. Councilmember Love asked that business groups be notified of the economic philosophy. #2 . 2:42:52PM Report of the Executive Director, including a review of Council information items and announcements . View Attachment See File M 12-5 for announcements . #3. 3:36:36 PM Receive a follow-up briefing regarding resolutions that relate to climate change and clean air. View Attachment Vicki Bennett and Jan Aramaki briefed the Council with the attached. #4 . 3:48:37 PM (TENTATIVE) Receive a briefing regarding a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt Lake City's Housing Trust Fund in the amount of $404, 997 .83 for the Road Home to acquire and renovate the Wendell Apartment Building located at 204 West 200 North. View Attachments Nick Tarbet and LuAnn Clark briefed the Council with the attached. Ms Clark said the Road Home would use loan funds to acquire and renovate the Wendell Apartment building at 204 West 200 North. #5. 3:55:43 PM Receive a briefing regarding an ordinance rezoning the frontage of properties located at 545 and 555 west 500 North from SR-lA and SR-3 (Special Development Pattern Residential) to TSA (Transit Station Area) and rezoning the rear of the property located at 555 West 500 North from SR-lA to SR-3. Petitioner Marie Ginman - PLNPCM2011-00203. (Item H4)View Attachment Nick Tarbet, Frank Gray, Joel Paterson, Katia Pace and Margaret Pahl briefed the Council with the attached. Councilmember Christensen asked that Tuttle Court become a dedicated public street . #6. 4:29:47 PM Hold a briefing and discussion regarding an ordinance governing City acceptance of donations. The ordinance will establish policy and provide guidelines for evaluating donations of money, real and personal property, and volunteer labor, including labor and materials contributed for the purpose of making improvements to City property. View Attachments Neil Lindberg and Savannah Wake briefed the Council with the attachment . A straw poll was taken to keep the volunteer piece of the ordinance, 3 . 60 . 080, The City Council encourages the acceptance of volunteer labor to provide public improvement and hereby declares its policy that volunteer should be used wherever possible . The Council further declares that in weighing the benefit of using volunteers versus the risk of liability to a volunteer, preference should be given to using volunteers . All members were in support of keeping the wording except Councilmember LaMalfa. Council Members Garrott and Luke wanted to fine tune the language at a later date. Councilmember Garrott wanted to visit the volunteer program at a later date . #7 . 5:17:43 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING A STUDY OF FUNDING OPTIONS FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. The discussion may include a discussion of policy options and a review of findings from a citizens committee formed as part of the study. (During the City Council' s 2011-12 annual budget discussion, Mayor Ralph Becker' s Administration recommended establishing an enterprise fund as a dedicated source of funds for operating and maintaining street lights throughout the City. A study was conducted to evaluate funding options particularly fees versus property taxes, and future street lighting infrastructure needs . )View Attachment Russ Weeks, Brad Stewart and Jim Lewis briefed the Council with with the attachment . #8 . Receive a follow-up briefing on the status of Legislative Intents and Interim Study items that were identified in the 2011-12 budget, and other pending legislative action items or requests. These are items on which the Council either requested further information or those policies be incorporated into existing processes . Some requests are related to the Golf Capital Improvement Program, parking enforcement, technology improvements, land use amendments, and other various items . This item was not discussed. #9. 5:41:56PM Receive a briefing from the City' s Citizens ' Compensation Advisory Committee including: View Attachment • 2012 Annual report and recommendations, including results of a salary survey of Elected Officials and Department Directors and other key city leaders. • Ordinance changes to Chapter 2 .35, including simplifying the terms of office (four years, limited to two consecutive terms) for all members appointed to the committee and expanding the powers and duties of the committee to include total compensation not just salaries and wages. Karen Halladay, John Campbell, Connie Linardakis and David Salazar briefed the Council with the attachment. #10. 6:08:51 PM Interview Kimball Young prior to consideration of his appointment to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board. (Item H7) Councilmember Christensen asked Mr. Young to evaluate the City' s financed capital structure . Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Young' s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda. #11. 6:12:56PM Interview Maureen Wilson prior to consideration of her appointment to the Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees. (Item H8) Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Wilson' s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda. #12. 6:17:16 PM Interview Ryan Corbin prior to consideration of his appointment to the Business Advisory Board. (Item H9) #13. Interview Spencer Lloyd prior to consideration of his appointment to the Business Advisory Board. (Item H10) Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Corbin and Mr. Lloyd names would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda. #14. 6:29:19 PM Interviewed Lisa Adams prior to her appointment to the Planning Commission. (Item H11) Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Adam' s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda. #15. (TENTATIVE) The Council will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session, in keeping with Utah Code § 52-4-204, for any of the following purposes : a) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, pursuant to Utah Code §52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; b)A strategy session to discuss collective bargaining, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A strategy session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property (including any form of water right or water shares) when public discussion of the transaction would disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration or prevent the City from completing the transaction on the best possible terms, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; d) A strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A strategy session to discuss the sale of real property (including any form of water right or water shares) if (1) public discussion of the transaction would disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration or prevent the City from completing the transaction on the best possible terms, (2) the City previously gave notice that the property would be offered for sale, and (3) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the City approves the sale; f) For attorney-client matters that are privileged, pursuant to Utah Code § 78B-1-137; and g) A strategy session to discuss deployment of security personnel, devices or systems pursuant to Utah Code Section 52-4-205 (1) (f) . h) A session to investigate proceeding regarding allegations of criminal misconduct, pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-205 (1) (g) . (M 12-2) This item was not discussed. #16. 5:24:38 PM and 8:23:03 PM Hold a discussion regarding the City' s Complete Streets Policy. The Complete Streets policy addresses including pedestrians and bicyclists as key users, in addition to automobiles, throughout the planning process for the design of City Streets . View Attachments Mayor Becker, Robin Hutcheson and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council with the attachment. #17. 5:19:22 PM Hold a follow-up briefing to review, discuss, and finalize suggested modifications made to City Council district boundary maps. (Item C3) This item was not discussed. #18. Hold a discussion or receive a briefing regarding Legislative Issues for the 2012 State Legislative Session. This item was not discussed. The meeting adjourned at 10 : 48 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held March 6, 2012 . cm March 20, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at 5 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Mayor Ralph Becker; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Brian Roberts, Senior City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Senior Council Policy Analyst; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Staff; Jeffry Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director; Jim Lewis, Public Utilities Finance Administrator; Bradley Stewart, Public Utilities Engineer; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5 : 45 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 9:31:01 PM 9:37:11PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. See File M 12-5 for announcements . #2 . 9:33:40 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Councilmember Simonsen said the item would be moved to the next meeting. #3. 5:46:25PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION OR RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. View Attachments Lynn Pace briefed the Council with the attached handout. He said bills which would have mainly affected the City included: historic districts, idling, taxicabs, good landlord program, billboards, airport lease restructuring and collective bargaining limitations . He said these bills were either defeated or significantly modified. Councilmember Simonsen asked about bills which might require the City to modify its ordinances . Mr. Pace said the good landlord program might require a new study and fee adjustments . He said Senate Bill 180 authorized local entities to create their own Ethics Commission. He said any complaints would go directly to the State, if cities chose not to create their own. Mr. Pace said other issues included idling, taxicabs and the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) . He said if the City chose not to modify its ordinances, State law would prevail . He said to avoid confusion, it would be better for the City to make adjustments . He asked Council Members to contact him with questions or concerns . #4 . 6:25:55 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING A STUDY OF FUNDING OPTIONS FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. THE DISCUSSION MAY INCLUDE A DISCUSSION OF POLICY OPTIONS AND A REVIEW OF FINDINGS FROM A CITIZENS COMMITTEE FORMED AS PART OF THE STUDY. (DURING THE CITY COUNCIL' S 2011-12 ANNUAL BUDGET DISCUSSION, MAYOR RALPH BECKER' S ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDED ESTABLISHING AN ENTERPRISE FUND AS A DEDICATED SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING STREET LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. A STUDY WAS CONDUCTED TO EVALUATE FUNDING OPTIONS PARTICULARLY FEES VERSUS PROPERTY TAXES, AND FUTURE STREET LIGHTING INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS. ) View Attachments Jim Lewis, Russell Weeks, David Everitt, Brad Stewart and Jeffry Niermeyer briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Council Members commented/expressed concerns about potential impacts on neighborhood private lighting programs, equity/fairness issues, dealing with Special Assessment Areas (SAA) , educating the public on potential proposals and ways for neighborhoods to accelerate enhanced lighting. A Straw Poll was taken to see if Council Members wanted to continue holding discussions with the Administration regarding the proposal . All Council Members were in favor. A Straw Poll was taken on postponing any action until January, 2013 and funding current lighting needs through the General Fund. A majority of the Council was in favor. A Straw Poll was taken on providing single or multiple options for the general public to comment on. A majority of the Council was in favor of refining the proposal to one option. Councilmember Simonsen said information was currently available to the public and encouraged Council Members to continue discussions with neighborhood groups/community councils . He said a public hearing could be scheduled in a few months . #5 . 8:14:52 PM HOLD A BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3 .24 . 110 AND 3 . 24 . 160, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, AND ENACTING SECTION 3 .24 . 115 , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA TO DETERMINE THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR CITY FUNDED BUILDING IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS . THE ORDINANCE WOULD REQUIRE AN EVALUATION OF WHETHER POTENTIAL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS OFFER EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE, MAINTAIN A DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM, RECRUIT AND EMPLOY VETERANS, PROVIDE JOB TRAINING, MAINTAIN A SAFETY PROGRAM, AND HAVE A NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY. View Attachments View Attachments Neil Lindberg briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation and the attached handouts . Council Members commented/expressed concerns about providing a waiver option to accommodate projects where only one bid was received, impact on sole-proprietors, defining the term "contractor", discrimination issues, $150, 000 threshold review and define definition regarding veteran recruiting/training programs . The Council requested information prior to the next meeting regarding the number of bids/contracts including dollar figures from the past six months . #6 . 6:10:05 PM INTERVIEW MICHAEL COLBY PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS COUNCIL. (ITEM H2) Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Colby' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #7 . 6:14:54 PM INTERVIEW CANNON TARBET PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS COUNCIL. (ITEM H3) Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Tarbet' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #8 . 6:20:05 PM INTERVIEW NAN ELLIN AND BETH LEVINE PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL CORE BUDGET COMMITTEE . (ITEM H4) Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Ellin' s and Ms . Levine' s names were on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #9 . 7:32:08PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 ; AND g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (f) . h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to enter into Closed Session to discuss collective bargaining. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Christensen, Penfold, Love, Garrott, LaMalfa, Luke and Simonsen voted aye . See file M 12-2 for Sworn Statement and recording. #10 . 8:11:33 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments Brian Roberts briefed the Council with the attached handouts . He said he would update the Council as negotiations continued. #11 . HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT CITY HOUSING POLICIES PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS . THE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BROAD MIX OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS . Item not held. A. HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO ALLOWING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) IN SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS . THIS IS PROPOSED TO PROVIDE A BROAD MIX OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ADDRESS CHANGING FAMILY NEEDS, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, SMALLER HOUSEHOLD SIZES, AND INCREASE USE OF EXISTING HOUSING, PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING - MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, (SUSTAINABLE CITY CODE INITIATIVE) , PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00612. View Attachments B. RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21A. 52 . 030 - SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS . THE ORDINANCE WILL MODIFY PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS TO LEGALIZE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS CREATED CONTRARY TO ZONING REQUIREMENTS (A PROCESS REFERRED TO AS "UNIT LEGALIZATION") . THE PROPOSED CHANGES WILL ADDRESS EXISTING UNIT LEGALIZATION ISSUES, SUPPORT THE EXISTING SALT LAKE CITY HOUSING PLAN, SET LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND HELP IMPLEMENT THE LANDLORD TENANT INITIATIVE . RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PLNPCM2011-00499 . View Attachments C. RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING UPDATED POLICY STATEMENTS FOR THE CITY' S COMMUNITY HOUSING PLAN. THE INTENT IS TO ADDRESS DEVELOPMENT OF NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, PRESERVE THE CITY' S EXISTING HOUSING STOCK AND REFLECT CURRENT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS . View Attachments Item not held. #12 . 8:47:14PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO REVIEW, DISCUSS, AND FINALIZE SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS MADE TO CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS. NOTE: THE COUNCIL ADOPTED THE SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICTS (PRECINCTS) MAP ON 2/21/2012 . View Attachments Brady Wheeler and Karen Halladay briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation and the attached handouts . Councilmember Simonsen said the item was scheduled for potential action next week and asked Council Members to let staff know of any potential changes . The meeting adjourned at 9 : 44 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held March 20, 2012 . sc March 27, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, March 26, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Kyle LaMalfa. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Lex Traughber, Senior Planner; Vicki Bennett, Sustainability Director; Rose Braz, Climate Campaign Director, Center for Biological Diversity (by phone) ; Jan Aramaki, Council Policy Analyst; Peter Ashcroft, local supporter of the Clean Air Act; Neil Lindberg, Council Attorney; Ray Milliner, Principal Planner; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Karen Krieger, Arts Council Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 08 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2 : 08 : 59 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "ARTS AND CULTURE . " THE COUNCIL HAS ESTABLISHED SEVEN PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS . THEY ARE : ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY. View Attachments Russell Weeks and Karen Krieger briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Christensen said he was looking for ways to educate youth about art because art was limited in the school curriculum. Councilmember Simonsen said this item was scheduled as a public hearing this evening. #2 . 2 :23 : 56 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . See File M 12-5 for Announcements . #3 . 2 :27 : 15 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . Council Members Simonsen and Luke briefed the Council . Councilmember Garrott said he was interested in future conversations with board and commission chairs about how effective they felt the boards were in carrying out their mission. #4 . 2 : 33 : 56 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING TWO ORDINANCES RELATING TO STREET AND ALLEY CLOSURES NEAR WEST BROOKLYN AVENUE (1025 SOUTH) AND WASHINGTON STREET (240 WEST) : A. RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF WASHINGTON STREET (240 WEST) ADJACENT TO 252 WEST BROOKLYN AVENUE (1025 SOUTH) AS A PUBLIC STREET FROM ITS NORTHERNMOST INTERSECTION AND RUNNING NORTH APPROXIMATELY 72 . 5 FEET THERE FROM PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00698 . (PETITIONER - VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA) View Attachments B. RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND VACATING AN ALLEY AS A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 252 WEST BROOKLYN AVENUE (1025 SOUTH) PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00697 . (PETITIONER - VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA) View Attachments Lex Traughber briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Simonsen said this item would be scheduled for an April 24, 2012 public hearing. #5 . 3 : 07 : 59 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING A RESOLUTION RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND CLEAN AIR. Vicki Bennett, Jan Aramaki, Peter Ashcroft and Rose Braz briefed the Council from the attached handout . Item Nos . 6 and 7 were held together. #6 . 2 : 44 : 07 PM (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE FRONTAGE OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 545 AND 555 WEST 500 NORTH FROM SR-lA AND SR-3 (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PATTERN RESIDENTIAL TO TSA (TRANSIT STATION AREA) AND REZONING THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 555 WEST 500 NORTH FROM SR-lA TO SR-3 PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00203 . (PETITIONER MARIE GINMAN) View Attachments #7 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS . THESE REQUIREMENTS WERE MODIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN JULY, 2008. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ARE INTENDED TO CLARIFY AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IN APPLYING THESE REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00174. RELATED PROVISION OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER. ) View Attachments Ray Milliner and Neil Lindberg briefed the Council . #8 . 3 : 18 : 46 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS THAT ESTABLISHES THE TERMS UNDER WHICH SALT LAKE CITY WILL MONITOR AND MAINTAIN THEIR FIRE HYDRANTS . COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS WILL PAY FOR THE CITY'S SERVICES. THE HYDRANTS ARE LOCATED IN AREAS OF COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS THAT RECEIVE CULINARY WATER FROM THE CITY'S WATER SYSTEM. View Attachments Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from the attached handouts . #9 . 3 :21 :27 PM HOLD A BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING CITY ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS . THE ORDINANCE WILL ESTABLISH POLICY AND PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING DONATIONS OF MONEY, REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND VOLUNTEER LABOR, INCLUDING LABOR AND MATERIALS CONTRIBUTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY PROPERTY. View Attachments Neil Lindberg briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Simonsen said this item was scheduled for action next week. #10 . 3 :25 : 51 PM DISCUSS THE ADMINISTRATION' S RECOMMENDATION TO APPOINT MAYOR BECKER AS THE CITY' S ELECTED OFFICIAL TO SERVE ON THE JORDAN RIVER COMMISSION GOVERNING BOARD . View Attachments Edwin Rutan briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Simonsen said this was scheduled for action later this evening. #11 . 3 : 36 : 37 PM ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE ENACTING TEMPORARY LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR AREAS ON AND ADJACENT TO 400 SOUTH STREET BETWEEN 200 EAST AND 900 EAST STREETS TO ACCOMMODATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY' S TRANSIT-ORIENTED LAND USE PLANNING EFFORTS . PROPERTIES IN THIS AREA WILL BE REZONED USING THE CITY'S CURRENT TRANSIT STATION AREA (TSA) ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. THE TEMPORARY REGULATIONS SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR SIX MONTHS FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE OR UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS REVISIONS TO THE LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR THE AREA. View Attachments Nick Norris and Wilford Sommerkorn briefed the Council from the attached handouts . #12 . 4 : 08 : 12 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING AND CONSIDER THREE OPTIONS REGARDING THE CITY' S 10-YEAR CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN (CFP) AND IMPACT FEES . THE COUNCIL SUGGESTED CHANGES TO THE ORIGINAL PROPOSED 10-YEAR CFP RESULTING IN A RECALCULATION OF IMPACT FEES . ONCE THE COUNCIL FORMALLY ADOPTS THE PLAN, THE AMOUNT OF IMPACT FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY WILL BE AMENDED . *NOTE: 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 COSTS $50, 000 OR MORE. LuAnn Clark, Karen Halladay, Emy Maloutas and Frank Gray briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Penfold said he wanted more information on what general fund commitment they were looking at for each option over the five year timeframe . Ms . Clark said the Council would determine what the implementation time was . She said in the past the Council had made incremental increases based on the CPI . She said the Council had adopted the increases in July as part of the budget . She said the increases were not effective until October because some people had construction projects in the planning process . She said once the fees were adopted it was posted at the permits counter. Councilmember Simonsen said the Council was tentatively going to set the public hearing for April 24th and adoption on May 1st. Council Members were in favor of starting implementation on September 1st, 2012 . 5 : 17 :21 PM Ms . Halladay briefed the Council on the Legislative Intents . #13 . 5 : 43 : 11 PM RECESS TO ATTEND A RECEPTION HELD BY SALT LAKE CITY GREEN DRINKS . #14 . MAY CONTINUE THEIR CONVERSATION FROM TODAY' S 2 : 00 PM MEETING RELATED TO THE STATUS OF LEGISLATIVE INTENTS AND INTERIM STUDY ITEMS . This item was not continued. #15 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52- 4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE SECTION 52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (g) . This item was not held. The meeting adjourned at 5 : 45 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held March 27, 2012 . bj March 27, 2012/Leg. Priorities The City Council met on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 12 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, at the Salt Lake City County Building, 451 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott and Soren Simonsen. Absent: Councilmember Kyle LaMalfa Also In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Janice Jardine, Council Land Use Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Art Raymond, Mayor' s Deputy Director of Communications; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Kay Christensen, Legislative Affairs Coordinator; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 12 : 04 p.m. AGENDA ITEM 12 : 04 : 39 PM DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND PROJECTS, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF OPEN LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEMS RELATED TO THE BUDGET, LAND USE, ZONING AND OTHER INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS OR INTERESTS. View Attachments, View Attachments and View Attachments Lehua Weaver and Cindy Gust-Jenson briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Council Members wanted to discuss the remainder of the items a few at a time during the Announcements on Work Session agendas . The meeting adjourned at 1 : 33 p.m. bj April 3, 2012 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in a Work Session on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at 2 :00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Jill Remington Love, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Councilmember Also in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Redistricting Coordinator; David Everitt, Chief of Staff; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Gordon Hoskins, Finance Director; Dan Mule, City Treasurer; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; David Hart, MOCA Systems; Helen Langan, Senior Advisor to the Mayor; Amber McClellan, Council Constituent Liaison; Jan Aramaki, Council Policy Analyst; Everett Joyce, Senior Planner; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst; Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Attorney; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Michael Maloy, Principal Planner; Katia Pace, Principal Planner; Robert McNulty, President and CEO of Partner for Livable Communities; Dr. Scott Wright, Associate Professor Gerontology, Center on Aging at the University of Utah and Chris Meeker, City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. 2:08:33PM The meeting was called to order at 2 :08 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2:10:22 PM Receive an update from David Hart, FAIA, Vice President/Regional Manager MOCA Systems, regarding plans for the City' s new Public Safety Facilities. David Hart and Helen Langan updated the Council with a slide show. #2 . 2:10:22PM Hold a discussion to review a draft philosophy statement on "Neighborhood Quality of Life." The Council met in January to discuss priority focus areas and requested that staff provide draft Philosophy Statements for review and refinement. The six priority areas are: Economic Health of the City, Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, Transportation and Mobility, Parks and Open Space, and Sustainability. (Item H10) View Attachment Amber McClellan and Jan Aramaki briefed the Council with the attached handouts . #3. 2:59:42PM Report of the Executive Director, including a review of Council information items and announcements . View Attachment See File M 12-5 for announcements . #4 . 3:07:15 PM Report of the Chair and Vice Chair, including an update on council interest items and a report on meeting with the Chair and Vice Chair of various city boards & commissions. Councilmember Luke reported on bullying in his neighborhood and the local high school. He said the film Bully was going to come to Salt Lake City. Councilmember Love asked that Council staff write a blurb regarding bullying to be sent to school newspapers . #5. 3:14:43PM Housing related items (Items A thru D) hold a discussion regarding proposed changes to the City' s regulations that affect City housing policies pertaining to residential dwelling units. The proposed changes are intended to provide a broad mix of housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods . They include : A. 3:15:23 PM Unit Legalization Receive a briefing regarding an ordinance amending Section 21A.52.030 - Special Exceptions to the City' s zoning regulations. The ordinance will modify procedures and standards to legalize existing residential dwelling units unrecognized by City records, a process referred to as "unit legalization". The proposed changes will address existing unit legalization issues, support the existing Salt Lake City Housing Plan, set life safety requirements and help implement the Landlord Tenant Initiative. Related provisions of Title 21A - Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, PLNPCM2011-00499. (Item C1)View Attachment Everett Joyce, Frank Gray, Nick Tarbet, Cheri Coffey, Neil Lindberg and LuAnn Clark briefed the Council with the attached handouts . B. 5:05:16PM Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Hold a follow-up discussion regarding proposed changes to the City' s zoning regulations relating to allowing accessory dwelling units in single- family and multi-family zoning districts. This is proposed to provide a broad mix of housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods that address changing family needs, economic conditions, smaller household sizes, and increase use of existing housing, public infrastructure and transit. This proposal could increase the number of dwelling units in an existing neighborhood. Related provisions of Title 21A - Zoning - may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, (Sustainable City Code Initiative) , Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00612. (Item C2) View Attachment Michael Maloy, Frank Gray and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council with the attached handouts . C. 5:41:35PM Community Housing Plan Receive a follow-up briefing regarding updated policy statements for the City' s Community Housing Plan. The intent is to address development of new housing opportunities, preserve the City's existing housing stock and reflect current housing and economic conditions. (Item D3)View Attachments LuAnn Clark and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council with the attached handouts . D. Demolition Ordinance Receive a briefing regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 18. 64 (Demolition) and Chapter 18. 97 (Mitigation of Residential Housing Loss) , Salt Lake City Code, to modify the process and requirements for demolition of buildings and structures. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for timely completion of demolition and improvement of property thereafter to ensure demolition is not detrimental to the use and enjoyment of surrounding property, to avoid demolition by neglect, and to encourage preservation of the City's housing stock. Petitioner: Salt Lake City Council. (Item H8) This issue was not discussed. #6. 4:37:31PM Aging in Place discussion Receive a briefing from Robert McNulty, President and CEO of Partners for Livable Communities, and Dr. Scott Wright, Associate Professor of Gerontology, Center on Aging/University of Utah, regarding "Aging in Place", the idea that the elderly should be able to continue to live in their communities as well as their homes for as long as they can. View Attachments #7 . Historic Preservation Overlay Receive a briefing regarding an ordinance to provide clarity and efficiency relating to the Historic Preservation Overlay zoning regulations. The process and criteria for establishing an historic district is currently being addressed by the Administration through a separate petition. Proposed changes for designation of historic districts will be considered in the future. This proposal includes the following items: • Improve clarity without changing the intent of specific zoning regulations. • Streamline the approval process for applicants. • Allow the Historic Landmark Commission to modify bulk and lot regulations in historic districts. • Address ongoing problems with administration of existing regulations. • Clarify the length of time a Certificate of Appropriateness is valid. • Clarify wording that may be open to interpretation. Related provisions of Title 21A - Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00470 . (Item H6) This issue was postponed. #8 . Historic Preservation Overlay Sign Design Guidelines Receive a briefing regarding an ordinance proposing design guidelines for exterior signs within the Historic Preservation Overlay District. The goal of the guidelines is to provide property owners, citizens, City Staff and the Historic Landmark Commission guidance toward making consistent and fair decisions. Related provisions of Title 21A - Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00472 . (Item H7) This issue was postponed. #9. 6:20:40PM Rezoning of 545 and 555 West 500 North Receive a follow-up briefing regarding an ordinance rezoning the frontage of properties located at 545 and 555 West 500 North from SR-lA and SR-3 (Special Development Pattern Residential) to TSA (Transit Station Area) and rezoning the rear of the property located at 555 West 500 North from SR-lA to SR-3. Petitioner Marie Ginman - PLNPCM2011-00203. (Item D1)View Attachments Katia Pace, Cheri Coffey, Frank Gray and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council with the attached handouts . #10. Board Appointment Interview Craig Call prior to consideration of his appointment as the Appeals Hearing Officer. (Item H11) . Mr. Call was not available. #11. 8:48:19 PM Receive a follow-up briefing and consider three options regarding the City' s 10-Year Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Impact Fees. The Council suggested changes to the original proposed 10-Year CFP resulting in a recalculation of impact fees . Once the Council formally adopts the plan, the amount of impact fees charged by the City will be amended. Note : 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. (Item H9)View Attachments LuAnn Clark, Frank Gray and Karen Halladay briefed the Council with the attachments . A straw poll was held regarding which option Council Member' s wanted A, B or C of the attachment. Council Members Garrott, Luke, Penfold, Simonsen and LaMalfa were in favor of option B. Councilmember Christensen was in favor of option C and Councilmember Love passed on voting. #12. (Tentative) Arts & Culture Philosophy Statement Hold a discussion to review a draft philosophy statement on "Arts and Culture" . The Council met in January to discuss priority focus areas and requested that staff provide draft Philosophy Statements for review and refinement. The six priority areas are: Economic Health of the City, Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, Transportation and Mobility, Parks and Open Space, and Sustainability. (Item D2) View Attachments This issue was not held. #13. (TENTATIVE) Closed Session Consider a motion to enter into Closed Session, in keeping with Utah Code § 52-4-204, for any of the following purposes : a) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-205 (1) (d) ; b)A strategy session to discuss collective bargaining, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A strategy session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property (including any form of water right or water shares) when public discussion of the transaction would disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration or prevent the City from completing the transaction on the best possible terms, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4- 205 (1) (c) ; d) A strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A strategy session to discuss the sale of real property (including any form of water right or water shares) if (1) public discussion of the transaction would disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration or prevent the City from completing the transaction on the best possible terms, (2) the City previously gave notice that the property would be offered for sale, and (3) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the City approves the sale; f) For attorney-client matters that are privileged, pursuant to Utah Code § 78B-1-137; and g) A strategy session to discuss deployment of security personnel, devices or systems pursuant to Utah Code Section 52-4-205 (1) (f) . h) A session to investigate proceeding regarding allegations of criminal misconduct, pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-205 (1) (g) . (M 12-2) This issue was not held. #14. CDBG, HOME, ESG, AND HOPWA Receive a follow-up briefing and consider three options regarding the City' s 10-Year Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Impact Fees. The Council suggested changes to the original proposed 10-Year CFP resulting in a recalculation of impact fees. Once the Council formally adopts the plan, the amount of impact fees charged by the City will be amended. Note: 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. (Item H9) )View Attachments This issue was not held. The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held April 3, 2012 . cm April 10, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 6 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love and Charlie Luke . Absent : Council Members Soren Simonsen and Stan Penfold. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Mayor Ralph Becker; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Brian Roberts, Senior City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Senior Council Policy Analyst; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Mary Beth Thompson, Revenue Analyst/Auditing Manager; Gina Chamness, Senior Administrative Analyst; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Jessica Thesing, Small Business Liaison; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; DJ Baxter, Redevelopment Agency Director; Ed Butterfield, Redevelopment Agency Project Manager; Bob Farrington, Economic Development Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Steve Cornell, CRSA Architecture; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6 : 21 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments Announcements were not discussed. #2 . 6:21:21 PM 6:58:26 PM 8:37:56 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Discussion was held on participation in the "Great Utah Shakeout" event scheduled for April 17, 2012 and attending a screening of the "Bullying" movie scheduled at 4 : 10 p.m. on April 20th Discussion was held on scheduling a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) /housing discussion. A majority of the Council was in favor of starting the Work Session meeting at 1 : 00 p.m. on April 24, 2012 . #3 . 7:05:27PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A RENEWAL OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE TO MCLEOD USA TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, LLC. FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS ALLOW TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES TO PLACE AND MAINTAIN THEIR EQUIPMENT AND "FACILITIES" WITHIN THE CITY' S RIGHTS-OF-WAY (STREETS, SIDEWALKS, ETC. ) View Attachments Brian Roberts and Mary Beth Thompson briefed the Council with the attached handout. Mr. Roberts said he understood the item would be placed on the April 24, 2012 Consent Agenda. #4 . 7:09:40PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE BUDGET PREVIEW FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 BUDGET. View Attachments Gina Chamness briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation and the attached handout. She said the Mayor' s 2012-2013 budget proposal would be presented to the Council on April 24, 2012 . Councilmember Christensen asked the Administration to consider placing retirement funds in a central pool to help cover large payouts and address inequities created when employees moved from department to department. #5 . 7:37:50 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 21A AND TITLE 5 , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, CONCERNING THE LOCATION AND OPERATION OF MOBILE FOOD BUSINESSES IN SALT LAKE CITY. THE AMENDMENTS INCLUDE PROVISIONS TO RECOGNIZE MOBILE FOOD BUSINESSES AS PERMITTED OR CONDITIONAL USES IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS AND PROVISIONS TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF MOBILE FOOD BUSINESSES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. (ITEM H3) View Attachments Joel Paterson, Jessica Thesing, Frank Gray, Russell Weeks and Bob Farrington briefed the Council with the attached handout. Council Members comments/concerns included hours of operation, impact on surrounding neighborhoods, review/define parking/spacing requirements, special permit options, metered versus non-metered requirements, number of businesses per block-face, private property regulations, special events permitting process, vendors required to abide by health/safety regulations and fines/enforcement issues . Councilmember Luke said the item was scheduled for a public hearing on May 1, 2012 . #6 . 6:28:12 PM INTERVIEW MARTHA FELT BARTON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL CORE BUDGET COMMITTEE . (ITEM H1) Councilmember Luke said Ms . Barton' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #7 . 6:33:14PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 ; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (f) .AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to enter into Closed Session to discuss collective bargaining. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Christensen, Love, Garrott, LaMalfa and Luke voted aye . Council Members Simonsen and Penfold were absent. See file M 12-2 for Sworn Statement and recording. #8 . 8:17:48 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT #7 . THIS BUDGET AMENDMENT INCLUDES A PROPOSAL TO CREATE A BUDGET IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) FUND OF $6,864 ,549 TO FUND THE SUGAR HOUSE/SOUTH SALT LAKE STREETCAR GREENWAY AND PARLEY' S TRAIL PROJECT. (ITEM H4) View Attachments DJ Baxter, Jennifer Bruno, Ed Butterfield, Steve Cornell and Robin Hutcheson briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation and the attached handout. Council Members comments/concerns included planted track issues/regulations, Federal Transit Authority' s (FTA) concerns regarding safety issues, promote pedestrian activities, multi-use path issues, art projects identifying adjacent neighborhoods and trails/greenway development . Ms . Bruno said a public hearing would be scheduled for May 1, 2012 . #9 . 8:11:40 PM DISCUSS AN APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR 2012-2013 THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) FUNDING, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) FUNDING, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 AND APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY AND THE U. S . DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND AMENDING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND AMENDING THE 2011-2012 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. View Attachments Item not held. #10 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 . 64 (DEMOLITION) AND CHAPTER 18 . 97 (MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS) , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO MODIFY THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES . THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO PROVIDE FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY THEREAFTER TO ENSURE DEMOLITION IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY, TO AVOID DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT, AND TO ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF THE CITY' S HOUSING STOCK. PETITIONER: SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL. View Attachments Item not held. #11 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING RECYCLING AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT THE CITY' S SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS . THE PROPOSED CHANGES, WHICH WOULD AFFECT THE CITY' S ZONING ORDINANCE, WOULD REQUIRE A WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO ENSURE RECYCLING AND REUSE, AND WOULD ALSO DESIGNATE REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS FOR RECYCLING COLLECTION ON MULTI-FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES . (AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 21A. 36, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00614 . ) View Attachments Item not held. #12 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS REGARDING PROPOSED MODELS AND OPTIONS TO INCREASE DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS, INCLUDING COMPONENTS OF EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT. View Attachments Item not held. #13 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THREE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SALT LAKE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE THAT WOULD BRING CITY ORDINANCES INTO CONFORMANCE WITH UTAH LAWS REGULATING BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES . THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS IS TO SIMPLIFY CITY ORDINANCES BY NOT DUPLICATING STATE LAWS AND TO LIMIT THE CITY' S REGULATORY INTERESTS TO BUSINESS LICENSING AND LAND USE ISSUES LISTED IN ANOTHER SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE . View Attachments Item not held. #14 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TITLE 21A - THE CITY' S ZONING CODE - THAT WOULD DO THE FOLLOWING: (PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-0000495) View Attachments • Bring City definitions of businesses that serve alcoholic beverages into conformance with Utah laws . • Eliminate the "Alcohol Map" which guides where businesses that serve alcoholic beverages can locate in favor of using the zoning code to guide where businesses that serve alcoholic beverages can locate . • Revise tables of permitted and conditional uses to allow locating businesses that serve alcoholic beverages in zones including some commercial areas where businesses previously could not locate. • Require businesses that serve alcoholic beverages meet requirements adopted by the City Council in 2009 for social clubs located in Mixed Use and Residential Mixed Use zones . • Continue to follow Utah law regarding spacing from "community facilities such as schools, parks, and churches, and Utah law pertaining to the location of liquor stores . Item not held. #15 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS . THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WOULD CHANGE SOME EXISTING COMMERCIAL ZONING REGULATIONS AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR A NEW SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00615 . View Attachments Item not held. #16 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE CAPITOL HILL COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN AND THE ZONING MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 206 NORTH 200 WEST FROM MODERATE DENSITY MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RMF-35) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) . THIS REZONING REQUEST IS A PILOT REZONING PROJECT RELATED TO THE SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING ANALYSIS PROJECT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PETITION NOS . PLNPCM2011-00385 AND PLNPCM2011-00176 . (ITEM H2) View Attachments Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 50 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held April 10, 2012 . sc April 24, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 1 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Kyle LaMalfa. Absent : Councilmember Stan Penfold Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; Nole Walkingshaw, Planning Program Supervisor; Ray Milliner, Principal Planner; Daniel Echeverria, Associate Planner; Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Lex Traughber, Senior Planner; Cindy Lou Trishman, Council Liaison; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Dan Mule, City Treasurer; John Naser, Engineering Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst; Jeff Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director; Jim Lewis, Public Utilities Finance Administrator; Dale Okerlund, City' s Financial Advisor; Esther Hunter, East Central Community Council; DeWitt Smith, Liberty Wells Community Council; Doug MacLean, East Bench Community Council; Gordon Storrs, Fairpark Community Council; Sydney Fonnesbeck, Greater Avenues Community Council; Judy Short, Sugar House Community Council; Ann Cannon, Wasatch Hollow Community Council; Michael Cohn, East Liberty Park Community Council; Ann Robinson, Federal Heights Community Council; Roger Little, Yalecrest Community Council; Kathryn Gardner, Capital Hills Community Council; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 1 : 09 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 1 : 10 : 12 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. See File M 12-5 for Announcements . #2 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. This item was not held. #3. 1 : 19: 04 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING: • AN APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR 2012-2013 THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) FUNDING, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012- 13 AND APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY AND THE U. S . DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) ; • AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND • AN AMENDMENT TO THE 2011-2012 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. View Attachments LuAnn Clark, Karen Halladay, David Everitt and Emy Maloutas briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Councilmember Simonsen asked for a straw poll on funding the Kensington Avenue reconstruction project out of CDBG funds and funding the Community Learning Center out of General Fund. Councilmember LaMalfa suggested taking the money from Kensington Avenue reconstruction and putting it into the Community Learning Center. Council Members were not opposed but wanted more information. The majority of Council Members were in favor of funding a pocket park on Herbert Avenue . Councilmember Simonsen asked if Council Members were in favor of shifting $1, 500 to the Youth Gardening Program and then look at full funding of $15, 000 out of General Fund versus sustainability money. Council Members were in favor. Councilmember Luke said he had a potential conflict of interest because he served as the Executive Director of the Utah Association of Community Services of which Columbus Community Center was a member of that association. #4 . HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE . " THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE SEVEN PRIORITY AREAS ARE: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION. View Attachments This item was not held. #5 . 2 : 41 :22 PM RECEIVE BRIEFINGS ON FOUR ORDINANCES THAT WOULD AFFECT COMMERCIAL AREAS IN AND NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS . TWO OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCES DEAL WITH THE CREATION OF A SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT. THE TWO ORDINANCES WOULD NOT ALLOW ANY BUSINESS TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT. THE OTHER TWO PROPOSED ORDINANCES WOULD SYNCHRONIZE PARTS OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH UTAH LAW AND WOULD ALLOW BUSINESSES THAT SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO LOCATE IN COMMERCIAL AREAS WHERE PREVIOUSLY THEY COULD NOT. A) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00615 . THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WOULD CHANGE SOME EXISTING COMMERCIAL ZONING REGULATIONS AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR A NEW SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) View Attachments B) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE CAPITOL HILL COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN AND THE ZONING MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 206 NORTH 200 WEST FROM MODERATE DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RMF-35) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) PURSUANT TO PETITION NOS . PLNPCM2011-00385 AND PLNPCM2011- 00176 . THIS REZONING REQUEST IS A PILOT REZONING PROJECT RELATED TO THE SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING ANALYSIS PROJECT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) View Attachments Nole Walkingshaw, Ray Milliner, Cheri Coffey and Daniel Echeverria briefed the Council on Items A and B from attached handouts and power point presentations . C) 3 :21 : 06 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THREE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SALT LAKE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE THAT WOULD BRING CITY ORDINANCES INTO CONFORMANCE WITH UTAH LAWS REGULATING BUSINESSES WHICH SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES . THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS IS TO SIMPLIFY CITY ORDINANCES BY NOT DUPLICATING STATE LAWS AND TO LIMIT THE CITY'S REGULATORY INTERESTS TO BUSINESS LICENSING AND LAND USE ISSUES LISTED IN ANOTHER SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. View Attachments D) RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE 21A, ZONING, WHICH WOULD DO THE FOLLOWING: View Attachments • BRING CITY DEFINITIONS OF BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INTO CONFORMANCE WITH UTAH LAWS . • ELIMINATE THE "ALCOHOL MAP" WHICH GUIDES WHERE BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CAN LOCATE IN FAVOR OF USING THE ZONING CODE TO GUIDE WHERE BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CAN LOCATE . • REVISE TABLES OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES TO ALLOW LOCATING BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ZONES INCLUDING SOME COMMERCIAL AREAS WHERE BUSINESSES PREVIOUSLY COULD NOT LOCATE . • REQUIRE THAT BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MEET REQUIREMENTS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN 2009 FOR SOCIAL CLUBS LOCATED IN MIXED USE AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE ZONES . • CONTINUE TO FOLLOW UTAH LAW REGARDING SPACING FROM "COMMUNITY FACILITIES" SUCH AS SCHOOLS, PARKS AND CHURCHES, AND UTAH LAW PERTAINING TO THE LOCATION OF LIQUOR STORES . Lex Traughber, David Everitt and Russell Weeks briefed the Council on Items C and D from the attached handouts . Councilmember Love said it had been two years since the Council had worked on this issue . She said it would be helpful to have a small group meeting to get up to speed on the definitions and the proposal . She said it was complicated and there had been some changes to the State law. Council Members were in favor of small group meetings . Councilmember Luke said he wanted this issue placed on Open City Hall for public comment . #6 . 4 : 06 : 49 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING RELATING TO A BOND RESOLUTION FOR THE SALE AND EXCISE TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2012A (NORTH TEMPLE PROJECTS) , TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING ON MAY 1, 2012 . View Attachments Jennifer Bruno, Dan Mule' , Dale Okerlund and John Naser briefed the Council from the attached handouts . Council Members were in favor of going for the full amount of the bonds . #7 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES : A) 4 : 17 : 48 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, INCLUDING WATER, STORM WATER AND SEWER UTILITY FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments Lehua Weaver, Jeff Niermeyer and Jim Lewis briefed the Council from the attached handouts and a power point presentation. B) 4 : 36 : 15 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING OPTIONS FOR A WATER AND SEWER LINE INSURANCE/WARRANTY PROGRAM TO COVER REPAIRS TO THE PORTION OF WATER AND SEWER LINES THAT ARE THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS . View Attachments Lehua Weaver, Jeff Niermeyer and Jim Lewis briefed the Council from the attached handouts and a power point presentation. Council Members were in favor of moving forward on this item. #8 . 5 : 04 :24 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT CITY HOUSING POLICIES PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS . THE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BROAD MIX OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS. THEY INCLUDE: A) 5 : 07 : 44 PM PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO ALLOWING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00612 . THIS IS PROPOSED TO PROVIDE A BROAD MIX OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ADDRESS CHANGING FAMILY NEEDS, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, SMALLER HOUSEHOLD SIZES, AND INCREASE USE OF EXISTING HOUSING, PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT. THIS PROPOSAL COULD INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER, SUSTAINABLE CITY CODE INITIATIVE) . THE COUNCIL MAY HAVE AN INFORMAL DISCUSSION WITH COMMUNITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES ON THIS TOPIC. View Attachments Esther Hunter, DeWitt Smith, Doug MacLean, Gordon Storrs , Sydney Fonnesbeck, Judy Short, Ann Cannon, Michael Cohn, Ann Robinson, Roger Little and Kathryn Gardner spoke on this issue . Councilmember Simonsen asked if Council Members were prepared to take action on this item tonight . A majority of the Council Members was not ready to take action tonight and requested more information on the height issue . Councilmember Simonsen said a follow-up briefing would be scheduled. B) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21A. 52 . 030 - SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00499 . THE ORDINANCE WILL MODIFY PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS TO LEGALIZE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS UNRECOGNIZED BY CITY RECORDS, A PROCESS REFERRED TO AS "UNIT LEGALIZATION". THE PROPOSED CHANGES WILL ADDRESS EXISTING UNIT LEGALIZATION ISSUES, SUPPORT THE EXISTING SALT LAKE CITY HOUSING PLAN, SET LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND HELP IMPLEMENT THE LANDLORD TENANT INITIATIVE. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) View Attachments This item was not held. C) 6 : 30 : 42 PM UPDATED POLICY STATEMENTS FOR THE CITY' S COMMUNITY HOUSING PLAN. THE INTENT IS TO ADDRESS DEVELOPMENT OF NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, PRESERVE THE CITY'S EXISTING HOUSING STOCK AND REFLECT CURRENT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. Councilmember Simonsen asked if further discussion was needed on this item. No further discussion was needed. View Attachments D) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 . 64 , DEMOLITION, AND CHAPTER 18 . 97 , MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO MODIFY THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDING STRUCTURES . THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO PROVIDE FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY THEREAFTER TO ENSURE DEMOLITION IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY, TO AVOID DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT AND TO ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF THE CITY'S HOUSING STOCK. (PETITION SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) View Attachments This item was not held. E) AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CLARITY AND EFFICIENCY RELATING TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00470 . THE PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC DISTRICT IS CURRENTLY BEING ADDRESSED BY THE ADMINISTRATION THROUGH A SEPARATE PETITION. PROPOSED CHANGES FOR DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE FUTURE. THIS PROPOSAL INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: View Attachments • IMPROVE CLARITY WITHOUT CHANGING THE INTENT OF SPECIFIC ZONING REGULATIONS . • STREAMLINE THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR APPLICANTS . • ALLOW THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TO MODIFY BULK AND LOT REGULATIONS IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS . • ADDRESS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH ADMINISTRATION OF EXISTING REGULATIONS . • CLARIFY THE LENGTH OF TIME A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS IS VALID . • CLARIFY WORDING THAT MAY BE OPEN TO INTERPRETATION. This item was not held. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) #9 . 6 :22 : 47 PM INTERVIEW CRAIG CALL PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT AS THE APPEALS HEARING OFFICER. Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Call' s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . #10 . 6 :27 : 06 PM INTERVIEW JUNE HIATT PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD . Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Hiatt' s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . #11 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52- 4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137, g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (g) . This item was not held. #12 . 8 :25:21 PM (THE BRIEFING ON THIS ITEM WAS HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS) HOLD A BRIEFING REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE CITY CODE TECHNOLOGY UPDATE. View Attachments Cindy Lou Trishman, Ed Rutan, Cindy Gust-Jenson and Nole Walkingshaw briefed the Council from the attached handouts . All Council Members were in favor of moving forward. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 40 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held April 24, 2012 . bj May 1, 2012 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in a Work Session on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 2 :00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Jill Remington Love, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Councilmember Also in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Redistricting Coordinator; Nick Tarbet, Council Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; David Everitt, Chief of Staff; Helen Langan, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Steven Wolff, AMS Planning and Research; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Gordon Hoskins, Finance Director; Dan Mule, City Treasurer; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; John Buckner, Director of Airport Administration; Kevin Robins, Director of Airport Engineering; Janine Christiansen, Airport Finance Director; Cassie Fairbourn, Airport Financial Analyst; Linda Hamilton, Library Transition Director; Van Tran, Library Financial Director; Kevin Werner, Library Board President; Vicki Bennett, Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment; Debbie Lyons, Recycling Programs Manager; Greg Davis, Public Services Finance Director; Nancy Sanders, Senior Accountant; Mike Wilson, General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District; John Kirkham, Chair of the Metropolitan Water District; Mike Akerlow, Deputy Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development; John Naser, City Engineer; Cindy Talbot Holts, Salt Lake City School District and Chris Meeker, City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 :16 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2:16:43PM TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY STATEMENT Hold a discussion to review a draft philosophy statement on "Transportation & Mobility." The Council met in January to discuss priority focus areas and requested that staff provide draft Philosophy Statements for review and refinement. The six priority areas are: Economic Health of the City, Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, Transportation and Mobility, Parks and Open Space, and Sustainability. (Item H4) View Attachments Nick Tarbet, Brady Wheeler and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Mr. Wheeler said the Dan Jones Resident Survey was a bi-annual study conducted to examine Salt Lake City resident' s perceptions of the quality of life in the City. Councilmember Garrott asked that the list of values in the handout for Transportation and Mobility not be incorporated as action items . #2 . 2:47:55 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, including a review of Council information items and announcements . See file M 12-5 for announcements . #3. 3:31:05 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, including an update on Council interest items and a report on meeting with the Chair and Vice Chair of various city boards & commissions. This issue was not addressed. #4 . 3:31:13 PM BUDGET ITEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 (ITEMS a-d) Receive a briefing on items related to the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 annual budget. The briefing includes budget proposals for departments, separate funds, and other budget related items. a. 3:31:13PM Department of Airports Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Budget Mayor' s recommended budget relating to the Department of Airports for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. View Attachments Russell Weeks, John Buckner, Kevin Robins, Janine Christiansen and Cassie Fairbourn briefed the Council with the attachment and a slide presentation. b. 4:00:09PM Library Fund Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Library Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. View Attachments Linda Hamilton, Van Tran, Russell Weeks and Kevin Werner briefed the Council with the attachment. Ms . Hamilton said the budget up-graded technical equipment and increased collaboration with Salt Lake City' s Information Management and Finance Departments . c. 4:33:06PM Refuse Fund Class Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Budget The Refuse Fund Class includes the budgets for the Recycling & Operations Fund and the Environmental & Energy Fund, which includes the revenues and expenses for curbside waste collection services, the sustainability efforts, outreach & education, and tree planting. View Attachment Vicki Bennett, Rick Graham, Nancy Sanders, Debbie Lyons, Lehua Weaver and Greg Davis briefed the Council with the attached handout. d. 5:04:13 PM Metropolitan Water District Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual budget Salt Lake City is part owner of the Metropolitan Water District, which treats and sells water, has several large scale capital improvement projects that help provide additional water resources for Salt Lake City water customers, and the District has taxing authority over Salt Lake City residents .View Attachment Mike Wilson, John Kirkham and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council with the attachment. Councilmember Love encouraged the Metropolitan Water District administration to look at the 3% proposed merit raise for employees and keep it the same level as Salt Lake City and Sandy City. #5. 5:18:24 PM CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA Hold a follow-up discussion regarding: • An appropriation resolution adopting the One-Year Annual Action Plan for 2012-2013 that includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding, for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 and approving an interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U. S . Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . • An amendment to the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan. • An amendment to the 2011-2012 Annual Action Plan. (Item D2)View Attachments Councilmember Garrott was excused for the remainder of the Work Session. Karen Halladay, Cindy Talbot Holts, John Naser and Mike Akerlow briefed the Council with the attachment . Ms . Halladay said the Council wanted to fund English Skills Learning Center for $7, 000 . She said the seven highest grant recipients would be reduced by $1, 000 to accomplish this . A straw poll was taken regarding moving funds of $302, 000 budgeted for Kensington Avenue reconstruction to the Salt Lake City School District and funding $250, 000 for a Community Learning Center for Lincoln School and $50, 000 for the Community Learning Center at Glendale/Mountain View Schools, with a roll call vote all members were in favor except Councilmember Garrott who was absent for the vote. #6. 5:50:52 PM Demolition Ordinance Receive a briefing regarding an ordinance amending Chapter 18. 64 (Demolition) and Chapter 18. 97 (Mitigation of Residential Housing Loss) , Salt Lake City Code, to modify the process and requirement for demolition of buildings and structures. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for timely completion of demolition and improvement of property thereafter to ensure demolition is not detrimental to the use and enjoyment of surrounding property, to avoid demolition by neglect, and to encourage preservation of the City's housing stock. View Attachments Petitioner: Salt Lake City Council. (Item C3) Councilmember LaMalfa was excused for the remainder of the meeting. Larry Butcher, Lynn Pace and Neil Lindberg briefed the Council with the attached handouts . Mr. Lindberg said the new ordinance required the applicant to declare the new use of the property after demolition. He said the demolition would require a bond and landscaping. He said the main change proposed by the ordinance was a building permit before demolition and an increased bond. Councilmember Christensen said he wanted a provision for not leaving blight in the neighborhood. Councilmember Simonsen said the timing to obtain a building permit could be changed. Councilmember Penfold said the ordinance should require the parking strip to be maintained. Mr. Pace said ordinance required a building permit but did not require building. #7 . 6:31:32PM Board Appointment: Steve Labrum, Business Advisory Board. Interview Steve Labrum prior to consideration of his appointment to the Business Advisory Board. (Item H3) Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Labrum' s name would be forwarded to the consent agenda. #8 . (TENTATIVE) Neighborhood Quality of Life Philosophy Statement. Hold a follow-up discussion to review a draft philosophy statement on "Neighborhood Quality of life" . The Council met in January to discuss priority focus areas and requested that staff provide draft Philosophy Statements for review and refinement. The six priority areas are: Economic Health of the City, Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, Transportation and Mobility, Parks and Open Space, and Sustainability. (Item C4) This issue was not addressed. #9. (Tentative) Volunteers of America, Street Closure, Washington Street. (Items a & b) Receive a follow-up briefing regarding two ordinances relating to street and alley closures near West Brooklyn Avenue (1025 South) and Washington Street (240 West) . a. Closing a portion of Washington Street adjacent to 252 W. Brooklyn Avenue. An Ordinance closing a portion of Washington Street as a public street from its northernmost intersection with Brooklyn Avenue and running north approximately 72 .5 feet therefrom, pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00698 . (Item C2a) This issue was not addressed b. Closing and vacating an alley adjacent to property located at 253 W. Brooklyn Avenue. An ordinance closing and vacating an alley as a public right-of-way adjacent to property located at 252 W. Brooklyn Avenue, pursuant to Petition No.PLNPCM2011-00697 . (Item C2b) This issue was not addressed #10. (TENTATIVE FOLLOW-UP) 10-Year Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Impact Fees. Receive a follow-up briefing and consider three options regarding the City' s 10-Year Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Impact Fees . The Council suggested changes to the original proposed 10-Year CFP resulting in a recalculation of impact fees charged by the City will be amended. Note: 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. (Item D1) This issue was not addressed #11. (TENTATIVE) Closed Session Consider a motion to enter into Closed Session, in keeping with Utah Code § 52-4-204, for any of the following purposes: a) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, pursuant to Utah Code §52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; b)A strategy session to discuss collective bargaining, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A strategy session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property (including any form of water right or water shares) when public discussion of the transaction would disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration or prevent the City from completing the transaction on the best possible terms, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; d) A strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A strategy session to discuss the sale of real property (including any form of water right or water shares) if (1) public discussion of the transaction would disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration or prevent the City from completing the transaction on the best possible terms, (2) the City previously gave notice that the property would be offered for sale, and (3) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the City approves the sale; f) For attorney-client matters that are privileged, pursuant to Utah Code § 78B-1-137; g) A strategy session to discuss deployment of security personnel, devices or systems pursuant to Utah Code Section 52-4-205 (1) (f) ; and h) A session to investigate proceeding regarding allegations of criminal misconduct, pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-205 (1) (g) . (M 12-2) This issue was not addressed The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 1, 2012 . cm May 8, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 4 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love and Stan Penfold. Absent : Council Members Kyle LaMalfa and Charlie Luke Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Padma Veeru- Collings, City Prosecutor; Skye Garcia, Risk Manager; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Debra Alexander, Human Resources Director; Jodi Langford, Employee Benefits Administrator; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Michael Stott, ADA Coordinator; Ray Milliner, Principal Planner; Jessica Thesing, Small Business Liaison; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; Jan Aramaki, Council Constituent Liaison/Research and Policy Analyst; Amber McClellan, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5 : 02 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 5: 02 :25 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments See File M 12-5 for Announcements . #2 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. This item was not held. #3. RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012- 2013 ANNUAL BUDGET. THE BRIEFINGS INCLUDE BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR DEPARTMENTS, SEPARATE FUNDS AND OTHER BUDGET RELATED ITEMS. a) 5: 15: 36 PM RECEIVE AN OVERVIEW REGARDING THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments Jennifer Bruno, Gina Chamness and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from the attachments . b) 5 : 50 : 13 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR THE ATTORNEY' S OFFICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments Ed Rutan, Lynn Pace, Padma Veeru-Collings and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from the attachments . c) 6 :22 : 08 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments Karen Halladay, Debra Alexander, Skye Garcia and Jodi Langford briefed the Council from the attachments . Councilmember Simonsen asked about extending transit passes to people who serve on City boards and commissions . Ms . Langford said she could address that with UTA to see if that was a possibility. d) 6 : 47 : 18 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments Karen Halladay, Debra Alexander, Skye Garcia and Jodi Langford briefed the Council from the attachments . #4 . 8 :21 :29 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON AMENDING SALT LAKE CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CIVIL FINES FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT BUSES OR TAXICABS BUT ARE PARKED AT BUS STOPS OR TAXICAB STANDS . View Attachments Russell Weeks and Michael Stott briefed the Council from the attachments . Councilmember Simonsen said this could be scheduled for a public hearing. All Council Members were in favor of holding a public hearing on June 5, 2012 . #5 . 7 : 01 : 05 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 21A AND TITLE 5 , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, CONCERNING THE LOCATION AND OPERATION OF MOBILE FOOD BUSINESSES IN SALT LAKE CITY. THE AMENDMENTS INCLUDE PROVISIONS TO RECOGNIZE MOBILE FOOD BUSINESSES AS PERMITTED OR CONDITIONAL USES IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS AND PROVISIONS TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF MOBILE FOOD BUSINESSES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. View Attachments Russell Weeks, Ray Milliner, Jessica Thesing, Frank Gray and Ed Rutan briefed the Council from the attachments . #6 . 8 : 34 : 02 PM (TENTATIVE) HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE . " THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE SEVEN PRIORITY AREAS ARE: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION. View Attachments Jennifer Bruno, Jan Aramaki and Amber McClellan briefed the Council from the attachments . #7 . 7 :24 : 43 PM (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52- 4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (g) . Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to enter into Closed Session to discuss Labor Negotiations, which motion carried. A roll call vote was taken with Council Members Christensen, Penfold, Love, Garrott and Simonsen voting aye . Council Members LaMalfa and Luke were absent. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 34 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 8, 2012 . bj May 15, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; Mary Beth Thompson, Revenue Analyst/Auditing Manager; Jan Aramaki, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Chris Burbank, Police Chief; Kurt Cook, Fire Chief; Gordon Hoskins, Finance Director; Ray Milliner, Principal Planner; Michaela Oktay, Principal Planner; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Sylvia Richards, Council Budget Policy Analyst; Amber McClellan, Council Constituent Liaison; John Vuyk, Fire Department Financial Analysis Manager; Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, Community and Economic Development Deputy Director; Brent Beck, Community and Economic Development Department Financial Budget Analyst; Scott Freitag, Fire Department Emergency Manager/Public Information Officer; Brian Dale, Deputy Fire Chief (Logistics) ; Polly Hart, Historic Landmark Commission Chair; Anne Oliver, Historic Landmark Commission Vice Chair; Paul Nielson, Senior City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 14 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2:14:55 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY. " THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE SEVEN PRIORITY AREAS ARE : ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION. (ITEM C2) View Attachments Nick Tarbet and Brady Wheeler briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation/handouts . A majority of the Council was in favor of removing No. 7 and modifying No. 5 stating "we support specific efforts of reducing dependency on single passenger automobiles" . Councilmember Simonsen suggested adding language about addressing air quality stating "Clean air and air quality issues that are created by vehicles are an area of interest in reducing environmental and health impacts" . Councilmember Simonsen said he would follow-up with Councilmember Garrott who was absent for the discussion. He said a public hearing was scheduled and the item would remain open for comment. Mr. Tarbet said Open City Hall would be available for everyone to submit comments . #2 . 2:30:57PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements . #3 . 2:46:56 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . Discussion was held on the Sisters City Board. Councilmember Simonsen said he felt it was appropriate to ask the board for recommendations on various issues including how the board was managed, where should they reside within the City, what could be done to help with visibility, expose and outreach, how they interface with other sister cities, communicating with the Council, better ways to utilize funding allocation and how to catalog, curate and inventory gifts . He said he would schedule a follow-up briefing with the board after the budget adoption. Councilmember Simonsen said no major issues were raised during meetings with the Airport Board and the Planning Commission' s Business Advisory Board. He said he would pass along any feedback Council Members might have for the boards . #4 . 2:57:47 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE. " THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE SEVEN PRIORITY AREAS ARE: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION. (ITEM D1) View Attachments Jan Aramaki and Amber McClellan briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation/handouts . Ms . McClellan said the Philosophy Statement would be adopted by resolution, not ordinance as stated in the staff memo. A straw poll was taken on removing Item No. 2 regarding "density" . A majority of the Council was in favor. Councilmember Simonsen asked staff to provide a clean version prior to the formal meeting. He said Councilmember Garrott would be able to provide input during the formal meeting due to his absence . #5. 3:15:46 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 ANNUAL BUDGET. THE BRIEFINGS INCLUDE BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR DEPARTMENTS, SEPARATE FUNDS, AND OTHER BUDGET RELATED ITEMS. a. 3:15:59PM Budget: 2012-13 Revenue Update. View Attachments Receive a briefing from the Administration regarding revenue trends from the current fiscal year and the upcoming revenue outlook for FY 2013 . Mary Beth Thompson briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation/handouts . Councilmember Christensen asked for feedback on parking meter pay station placement and utilization. Ms . Thompson said she would provide available data. b. 3:31:55 PM Budget: 2012-13 Fire & 911 Communications Bureau. View Attachments Mayor' s recommended budget for the Salt Lake City Fire Department and the 911 Communications Bureau for Fiscal Year 2012-13 . The 911 Communication Bureau is proposed to be a separate entity from Police and Fire in the FY 2013 budget. Jennifer Bruno, Chief Cook, Chief Burbank, Chief Dale, Scott Freitag and John Vuyk briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation/handouts . Councilmember Love asked when ongoing costs of grant funded positions would have to be covered by the City. Chief Cook said fiscal year 2013-14 . Ms . Bruno said the cost of 11 positions was approximately $600, 000 . Councilmember Love asked the department to look at ways during the current budget to start building toward that impact . Councilmember Simonsen asked about the audit . Chief Cook said many audit recommendations had been met and he would provide a detailed update . Ms . Bruno said one key component done a few years ago, was to increase dispatch staff. She said she needed to go back and see if there was a recommendation to combine that function with Police . 3:53:31 PM Discussion on 911 Communications Bureau. c. 4:10:07 PM Budget: 2012-13 Police. View Attachments Mayor' s recommended budget relating to the Police Department for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 . Chief Burbank and Karen Halladay briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation/handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included drug hotline staffing/operation, crime rates, eastside precinct, effectiveness of good landlord program, utilizing data to deter crime, make information/crime reports available to public, equipment needs, employee vacancies, grant utilization, continued camera use, party house nuisances, noise enforcement, issuing tickets, community partnerships and constituent communication process . Councilmember Garrott asked for feedback on the number of tickets issued on noise violations relating to party houses since the ordinance went into effect and the department' s ability to enforce on noise complaints . Chief Burbank said he would provide follow-up. d. 4:59:59PM Budget: 2012-13 Finance. View Attachments Mayor' s recommended budget for the Finance Department for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 . The Finance Department includes the City Treasurer' s Office, Accounting, Purchasing and Contracts, and Business Licensing services for the City. Gordon Hoskins, Lehua Weaver and Mary Beth Thompson briefed the Council with handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included enforcement issues, landlord tenant training options, tickets issued by the civil enforcement unit, theft issues, administrative fee reimbursement, CIP debt ratio/bond capacity, transferring parking collection function to finance, sharing technology across departments, consolidate ticket issuing functions and enhance online payment options . Councilmember Garrott requested the Council have an opportunity to view the landlord tenant training video before it was released and have another briefing before training was offered. Councilmember Simonsen said a follow-up briefing was schedule next week and asked the Administration to make the video available to the Council to view individually. He said the Council would hold a follow-up discussion on landlord/tenant issues next week and asked Council Members to let him know if they had anything specific to include in the packet . e . 5:28:09 PM Budget: 2012-13 Community and Economic Development (CED) Mayor' s recommended budget for the Community and Economic Development Department for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. View Attachments Frank Gray, Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, Brent Beck, Sylvia Richards, LuAnn Clark and Edwin Rutan briefed the Council with handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included CIP project tracking/information system, interface with financial/other systems, putting applicants through unnecessary permit processing steps, tracking for enforcement complaint based issues, funding request for training, limited resources, landlord/tenant integration, proposed parking changes/options and complete streets policy/public engagement . Councilmember LaMalfa asked about the projected cost of SharePoint technology/program. Ms . Gust-Jenson said she would provide follow-up. Council Members were in favor of scheduling a follow-up discussion with the Administration and the parking station vendor to address a number of concerns . Councilmember Simonsen said he would schedule a briefing next week. #6 . 8:07:43 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING THE CITY' S 10-YEAR CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN (CFP) AND IMPACT FEES, INCLUDING THE IMPACT FEE FACILITIES PLAN (IFFP) , IMPACT FEE ANALYSIS, AND RELATED CHANGES TO THE IMPACT FEE PORTION OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE . NOTE : 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 . (ITEM D2) View Attachments View Intent Statements NOTE : Discussion on this item was held in the Council Chambers . LuAnn Clark and Paul Neilson briefed the Council with handouts . A majority of the Council was in favor of changing the implementation date to January 1, 2013 . Council Members wanted the Administration to notify stakeholders/public about proposed changes . Councilmember LaMalfa was interested in exploring other ways to incentivize affordable development. See File M 12-3 for formal motion. #7 . 6:29:10 PM AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CLARITY AND EFFICIENCY RELATING TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING REGULATIONS . THE PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC DISTRICT IS CURRENTLY BEING ADDRESSED BY THE ADMINISTRATION THROUGH A SEPARATE PETITION. PROPOSED CHANGES FOR DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE FUTURE . THIS PROPOSAL INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS : View Attachments • Improve clarity without changing the intent of specific zoning regulations . • Streamline the approval process for applicants . • Allow the Historic Landmark Commission to modify bulk and lot regulations in historic districts . • Address ongoing problems with administration of existing regulations . • Clarify the length of time a Certificate of Appropriateness is valid. • Clarify wording that may be open to interpretation. Related provisions of Title 21A - Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2011- 00470 . (Item C3) Joel Paterson, Michaela Oktay, Polly Hart and Ann Oliver briefed the Council with handouts . Ms . Oliver asked the Council to consider adding ordinance language showing the City' s policy on retaining records indefinitely, clarifying language regarding administrative decision appeals to the Landmark Commission and changing language requiring all major alterations/additions go before the Landmark Commission for review. #8 . 8:25:11 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE CAPITOL HILL COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN AND THE ZONING MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 206 NORTH 200 WEST FROM MODERATE DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RMF-35) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) . THIS REZONING REQUEST IS A PILOT REZONING PROJECT RELATED TO THE SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING ANALYSIS PROJECT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PETITION NOS . PLNPCM2011-00385 AND PLNPCM2011- 00176 . (ITEM D3) View Attachments NOTE : Discussion on this item was held in the Council Chambers . Ray Milliner briefed the Council with handouts . See File M 12-3 for formal motion. #9 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (f) .AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 33 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 15, 2012 . sc May 22, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, and Charlie Luke . Kyle LaMalfa was present by phone for Item Nos . 6 and 7 . Absent : Councilmember Stan Penfold Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Keith Bartholomew, Salt Lake City' s Representative on the Board of the Utah Transit Authority; Mike Allegra and Jerry Benson, Utah Transit Authority; David Terry, Golf Enterprise Fund Manager; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Karen Halladay, Council Budget Analyst; Mike Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Deputy Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Debra Alexander, Human Resource Director; Jodi Langford, Employee Benefits Specialist; Brian Roberts, Senior City Attorney; David Salazar, Compensation Program Administrator; Gordon Hoskins, Chief Financial Officer; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Skye Garcia, Risk Manager; Yolanda Francisco-Nez, Mayor' s Office of Diversity and Human Rights Coordinator; Jennifer Bruno, Deputy Council Director; John Naser, City Engineer; Scott Workman, Sugar House Fireworks staff; Mary Beth Thompson, Payroll Accounting; Orion Goff, Building Official; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 09 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2 : 33 : 08 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments & View Attachments See File M 12-5 for Announcements . #2 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . This item was not held. #3 . 2 : 39 : 57 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR RALPH BECKER TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT THAT WOULD REQUIRE PEOPLE WHO RIDE BUSES IN THE DOWNTOWN FREE FARE ZONE TO PAY FARES . View Attachments Russell Weeks, David Everitt, Keith Bartholomew, Mike Allegra and Jerry Burton briefed the Council from the attachments . Councilmember Simonsen said he wanted to hold the public hearing on June 12th. All Council Members were in favor. #4 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012- 2013 ANNUAL BUDGET. THE BRIEFINGS INCLUDE BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR DEPARTMENTS, SEPARATE FUNDS AND OTHER BUDGET RELATED ITEMS . View Attachments A. 3 :27 : 50 PM MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE GOLF FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments David Terry, Rick Graham and Karen Halladay briefed the Council from the attachments . B. 4 : 07 :20 PM DISCUSS THE GOLF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) , INCLUDING: • FUNDING SOURCES AND PROJECT PRIORITIES • MAYOR' S GOLF CITIZEN TASK FORCE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS • JORDAN RIVER PAR 3 GOLF COURSE RECOMMENDATION TO CLOSE THIS COURSE AT THE END OF THE 2012 GOLF SEASON AND CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE USES View Attachments David Terry, Mike Akerlow, Rick Graham and Karen Halladay briefed the Council from the attachments . C. 4 : 45 :29 PM MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR CITY EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments Karen Halladay, Deb Alexander, Jodi Langford, Brian Roberts and David Salazar briefed the Council from the attachments . D . 4 : 51 : 46 PM MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR THE NON- DEPARTMENTAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments Gina Chamness, Russell Weeks, Gordon Hoskins, David Everitt, Frank Gray and Edwin Rutan briefed the Council from the attachments . Councilmember Simonsen excused himself from the meeting and asked Councilmember Luke to preside for the remainder of the meeting. E . 5 : 35 : 00 PM MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . 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. View Attachments Russell Weeks, Edwin Rutan and Skye Garcia briefed the Council from the attachments . F. 5 : 56 : 14 PM MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES (IMS) DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . 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. View Attachments Bill Haight and Sylvia Richards briefed the Council from the attachments . G. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE COUNCIL OFFICE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments This item was not held. H. (TENTATIVE) CONTINUE A DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL STAFF REGARDING UNRESOLVED ISSUES RELATING TO THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments This item was not held. #5 . 6 : 11 : 46 PM INTERVIEW ISABEL TERESA MOLINA AVELLA AND HILDEGARD KOENIG PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENT TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. Councilmember Luke said Ms . Avella' s and Ms . Koenig' s names would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . #6 . 7 : 08 : 44 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 6 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 50 OF 2011 WHICH ADOPTED THE FINAL BUDGET OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1 , 2011 AND ENDING JUNE 30 , 2012 . BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 6 CONTAINS A NUMBER OF PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 BUDGET, INCLUDING THE PROCESSING OF A NUMBER OF GRANTS RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, REIMBURSEMENTS FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, REIMBURSEMENTS FOR GREATER-THAN-ANTICIPATED COSTS TO MAINTAIN THE CITY'S FLEET, AND A REQUEST TO FUND AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF NEEDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE GOLF FUND. View Attachments Councilmember LaMalfa joined the discussion via speaker phone . Jennifer Bruno, David Everitt, Gina Chamness, John Naser and Scott Workman briefed the Council from the attachments . Councilmember Christensen suggested that the Sugar House Park Authority oversee the money for the Sugar House fireworks . Mr. Workman said that was not a problem. #7 . 7 : 43 : 47 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING STATE LEGISLATIVE CHANGES THAT WILL IMPACT THE CITY' S LANDLORD/TENANT PROGRAM. SOME CHANGES TO THE CITY'S CODE MAY NEED TO BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE BRIEFING. THE LANDLORD/TENANT PROGRAM RELATES TO THE CITY'S LICENSING AND REGULATION OF RENTAL UNITS AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS FOR LANDLORDS AND TENANTS. View Attachments Mary Beth Thompson, Orion Goff, Lehua Weaver and Neil Lindberg briefed the Council from the attachments . 8 . 2 : 10 :21 PM (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52- 4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (g) . Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to enter into Closed Session, which motion carried. A roll call vote was taken with Council Members Christensen, Garrott, Simonsen and Love voting aye . Council Members Luke, Penfold and LaMalfa were absent . The meeting adjourned at 8 : 28 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 22, 2012 . bj May 29, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Mayor Ralph Becker; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; Mary Beth Thompson, Revenue Analyst/Auditing Manager; Ray Milliner, Principal Planner; Jan Aramaki, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Gordon Hoskins, Finance Director; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; Ann Ober, Administration Services Director; April Harris, Salt Lake County Animal Services; Dan Mule, City Treasurer; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Sylvia Richards, Council Budget Policy Analyst; Amber McClellan, Council Constituent Liaison; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; David Childress, Fleet Director; Greg Davis, Public Services Finance Director; Kevin Young, Transportation Planning Engineer; Claudia Sundbeck, Civil/Traffic Section Manager; Curtis Preece, City Courts Administrator; Jeanne Robison, Court Judge; Tim Dougan, Aparc Consultant; Robert Ziola, Aparc Consultant; John Ogelsby, Aparc Consultant; Lydia Beuning, No More Homeless Pets; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 09 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2:09:46PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements . #2 . 2:24:03 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . Councilmember Simonsen said there were no updates . #3 . 2:24:13 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING ADAPTIVE REUSES OF LANDMARK BUILDINGS . THE PETITION WOULD MODIFY THE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO NONRESIDENTIAL USES IN A LANDMARK STRUCTURE . THE SALT LAKE CHORAL ARTISTS WANT TO USE THE BUILDING AT 700 NORTH 200 WEST TO CONDUCT REHEARSALS, GIVE LESSONS AND KEEP THEIR OFFICES . THE PROPOSED CHANGE INCLUDES : View Attachments •creation of a new definition for an adaptive reuse of a landmark structure . 'elimination of the list of commercial uses eligible to occupy landmark buildings . 'enhancement of qualifying provision for eligibility of a commercial use to occupy a landmark structure. 'modifications to onsite parking regulations . Related provisions of Title 21A - Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Salt Lake Choral Artists, Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00624 . Joel Paterson and Ray Milliner briefed the Council with handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included prohibited uses, parking accommodations, easement programs/restrictions, off-site leasing issues, third-party partnerships, clarify appropriate retail use and protect significant structures . Councilmember Penfold asked the Administration to contact the Heritage Foundation to explore options regarding their easement program including any legal restrictions . Councilmember Simonsen said the proposal was scheduled for a public hearing on June 5, 2012 . #4 . 2:47:06 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS REGARDING PROPOSED MODELS AND OPTIONS TO INCREASE DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS, INCLUDING COMPONENTS OF EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT. View Attachments Emy Maloutas, Ann Ober, April Harris and Jan Aramaki briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation/handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included non-compliance, designated areas, waste stations, benefits of tag program, volunteer participation, hour restrictions, waste pick-up enforcement/impacts, population density, neighborhood parks, open space donations, assessment of park use, percentage of resident versus non-resident use, fencing options, shared spaces, super-fund site constraints, additional parks/space needed, enforcement/education/licensing by non/profits, ranger sharing resources/program with public utilities, address issues in other city parks, water quality protection/management, explore/define relationship with Police Department, explore education opportunities through various agencies/departments, tag certification program with County participation, Citywide emphasis when evaluating new sites, utilize surveys, input needed from multiple user groups, include little league groups, address outdated plans and disk golf parks/activities . Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Council could make a clear policy statement regarding collaboration between the Parks and Public Lands division and Public Utilities or just make a request for more exploration. Councilmember Christensen asked about potential penalties and/or consequences for someone with a dog tag that did not follow park rules . Ms . Ober said they would add that to the list . Councilmember Simonsen asked Council Members to provide additional questions/suggestions to Ms . Ober. #5. 3:50:07 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM SALT LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES ON A PROPOSAL TO HAVE SALT LAKE CITY CODE MIRROR THE COUNTY' S CODE PERTAINING TO FERAL CATS. THIS PROPOSAL WOULD REMOVE THE FERAL CAT COLONY REGISTRATION PROCESS FROM SALT LAKE CITY CODE. View Attachments April Harris, Jan Aramaki and Lydia Beuning briefed the Council with handouts . A majority of the Council was in favor of having the Administration proceed with community outreach and come back to the Council with a recommendation in approximately 60-days . #6. 4:10:44 PM HEAR A BRIEFING FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF GROUPS EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL FOR SALT LAKE CITY TO PREPARE A BID TO BE THE HOST CITY OF THE 2022 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES. View Attachments Mayor Becker briefed the Council with handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included determining control structure, what conditions would the City want/need to host games and Council involvement in decision making process . Councilmember Simonsen asked what direction was needed from the Council . Mayor Becker asked Council Members to contact his office or e-mail him with any comments/concerns about issues relating to hosting the games . Ms . Gust-Jenson asked if the Council would need to cast a formal vote about moving forward. Mayor Becker said there would be formal steps during the process that would require Council action. Ms . Gust- Jenson suggested working with the Attorney' s Office to prepare for situations that might require quick decisions . Councilmember Simonsen said he did not think anyone on the Council objected to moving forward but asked Council Members to let him know otherwise . #7 . 4:37:33 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 ANNUAL BUDGET. THE BRIEFINGS INCLUDE BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR DEPARTMENTS, SEPARATE FUNDS, AND OTHER BUDGET RELATED ITEMS. View Attachments a. 4:37:39 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND CONFIRMING THE SALE OF $23,000,000 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 . View Attachments Dan Mule and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council with handouts . Mr. Mule said a sale date was scheduled for June 20, 2012 and the closing would be in early July. He said the exact amount was not known but he would notify Council staff as soon as he found out . b. 4:40:57 PM MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE FLEET DIVISION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. THE CITY' S FLEET MANAGEMENT INTERNAL SERVICE FUND PROVIDES VEHICLES, FUEL AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS . View Attachments Rick Graham, Jennifer Bruno and David Childress briefed the Council with handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included GPS usage, fuel costs, grant utilization, safety/behavioral components, maintenance/replacement prioritization, hybrid purchases and eastside re-fueling station. c. 4:52:56PM MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MANY OF THE DIRECT, DAY-TO-DAY SERVICES SALT LAKE CITY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS RECEIVE . THEY REPAIR STREETS, MAINTAIN PARKS AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACES, PROVIDE CULTURE, EDUCATION AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES, REMOVE SNOW, REMOVE GRAFFITI , TRIM TREES, SWEEP STREETS, MAINTAIN TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS, ENFORCE PARKING ORDINANCES, MAINTAIN THE CITY' S BUILDINGS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES . View Attachments Rick Graham, Greg Davis and Karen Halladay briefed the Council with handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included restore, prioritize and maintain service levels, snow removal costs, on-line service/reservation options, Cemetery water issues, number of remaining plots, special event fees, cost recovery, water conservation efforts for City owned buildings, update tree management plan, public education/participation for public right-of-way trees, tree inventory loss/replacement impediments and status of youth programs . Councilmember LaMalfa asked about closed restrooms at Glendale Park tennis courts . Mr. Graham said he was not aware they were closed and would provide an update by the end of the evening. Councilmember Christensen asked what the payback/return would be to modify/fix the Cemetery' s water system. Mr. Graham said a study was currently being conducted and would update the Council . Councilmember Luke requested a 20-year trend on the number of trees lost and replaced throughout the City including those in the public right-of-way. d. 5:30:23PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT, HOURS AND RATES . THE BUDGET INCLUDES PROPOSALS RELATED TO ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES, HOURS OF ENFORCEMENT AND THE HOURLY RATE FOR PARKING WITHIN THE CITY. DISCUSSION WILL ALSO INCLUDE A REPORT ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE NEW PARKING PAY STATIONS. View Attachments Robin Hutchison, Kevin Young, Mary Beth Thompson, Frank Gray, Tim Dougan, Robert Ziola and John Ogelsby briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation/handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included time limitations, review/compare areas with signs versus pay stations, ability to add smaller time increments, delayed transactions/citations, stations too high to view screen, persons with disabled stickers get free 2-hour parking, warranty issues, intimidating pay station key pad, use 30-minute parking to facilitate turn-over, increase turn-over, encourage people to use off-street parking structures, convert/eliminate surface parking during new development, rate schedule flexibility, premium rate charge for extended hours, ordinance limitations, scanning capabilities, communication/education plan, enforcement hours, return on investment analysis, Saturday/Sunday analysis, flat fees versus peak demand fees, credit card/transaction costs, smaller increments after initial charge, parking management system could include private parking providers and motorcycle/small vehicles spaces . Councilmember Penfold requested an assessment/comparison between areas of the City that had 2-hour parking signs versus areas with new pay stations . Councilmember Love asked the Administration to educate the public about free 2-hour parking for persons with handicap/disabled stickers . Ms . Gust-Jenson asked the consultants to be clear/specific with answers, deadlines and commitments . Councilmember Christensen asked for feedback/differences regarding the Downtown Alliance proposal and the Administrations . He also requested return-on-investment analysis as additional data became available . Ms . Thompson said she would provide all the data currently available including the comparison to the Downtown Alliance' s plan. Councilmember Simonsen requested analysis on issues relating to generating turnover on Saturday/Sunday, explore alternatives/issues relating to peak demand pricing and moving forward with providing motorcycle/small vehicle (one per block face) locations . e . 6:31:25 PM MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE CITY' S JUSTICE COURT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. View Attachments Curtis Preece, Jeanne Robison, Claudia Sundbeck and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation/handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included caseload volume/issues, conflict of interest, neutral party to resolve disputes, public perception about generating revenue, online payments and subsidizing small claims cases . Councilmember Garrott requested information on the number of cases cleared each month and a prioritization of the four suggested technology upgrades listed in the staff report . f. 7:39:06 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE COUNCIL OFFICE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 . View Attachments Cindy Gust-Jenson briefed the Council with handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included establish constituent call center, constituent time-saving measures, reallocate resources instead of adding new positions, how to advance legislative priorities, public processes/outreach, constituent satisfaction, long-term technology investment/costs, comprehensive City systems, personal touch provided by liaisons, are current programs being utilized/maximized, analyze how employees feel about current technology/programs and where they see needs, potential for training, limited effectiveness of mailings, utilize/produce video technology, eliminate self promotion, viewer statistics, transmittal analysis, allocate money for outsourcing, outsource substantive issues, consistent process between legislative and administrative branches needed, enhance community involvement, social media, citizen jury/decision making body, how to weigh public input, selection criteria, legal boundaries of decision makers, creating more controversy, create process/rules that everyone understands from the beginning, legislative/initiative development and barriers to accomplishing more legislative priorities . A majority of the Council was in favor of a straw poll taken on the Council' s proposed base budget . A straw poll was taken on Option 1 (enhanced video/education outreach and exploring options to outsource video production (6-12 per year) that would focus strictly on policy issues . A majority of the Council was in favor. A straw poll was taken on Options 2 and 3 (robust outreach) with one-time money to hire someone to run the program/experiment. A majority of the Council was in favor. A straw poll was taken on a modified version of Options 4 and 6 without hiring additional staff (Ms . Gust-Jenson to help refine proposal) . A majority of the Council was in favor. A straw poll was taken on Option 5 (consider moving long-range planning to the Council Office) . A majority of the Council was opposed this year. g. 8:38:11PM CONTINUE DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL STAFF REGARDING UNRESOLVED ISSUES RELATING TO THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments View Attachments Item was pulled. #8 . 6:52:28 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 6 FISCAL YEAR 2011 - 2012 ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 50 OF 2011 WHICH ADOPTED THE FINAL BUDGET OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1 , 2011 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 . BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 6 CONTAINS A NUMBER OF PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY 2011 - 2012 BUDGET, INCLUDING THE PROCESSING OF A NUMBER OF GRANTS RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, REIMBURSEMENTS FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, REIMBURSEMENTS FOR GREATER-THAN-ANTICIPATED COSTS TO MAINTAIN THE CITY' S FLEET, AND A REQUEST TO FUND AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF NEEDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE GOLF FUND . View Attachments Councilmember Simonsen said discussion would be postponed to next week. Councilmember Christensen said issues relating to parking meter changes needed to be included in the budget amendment . #9 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 ; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (f) .AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 48 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 29, 2012 . sc June 5, 2012 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in a Work Session on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 2 :00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Jill Remington Love, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; David Everitt, Chief of Staff; LuAnn Clark, Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Robin Hutchins, Transportation Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; John Naser, City Engineer; Gordon Hoskins, Finance Director; Mary Beth Thompson, Payroll Accounting; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Dan Weist, Council Communication Coordinator and Chris Meeker, City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 :05 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS 2:05:57 P M #1 . SUSTAINABILITY Hold a discussion to review a draft philosophy statement on "Sustainability. " The Council met in January to discuss priority focus areas and requested that staff provide draft Philosophy Statements for review and refinement. The six priority areas are: Economic Health of the City, Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, Transportation and Mobility, Parks and Open Space, and Sustainability. (Item H1) This issue was not addressed #2 . 2:07:20 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, including a review of Council information items and announcements . View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements . #3. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, including an update on Council interest items and a report on meeting with the Chair and Vice Chair of various city boards & commissions. This issue was not addressed #4 . Hold a follow-up discussion to review a draft philosophy statement on "Transportation & Mobility. " The Council met in January to discuss priority focus areas and requested that staff provide draft Philosophy Statements for review and refinement by the public. The seven priority areas are: Economic Health of the City, Arts & Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, Transportation & Mobility, Parks & Open Space, Sustainability and Education. (Item C3) This issue was not addressed #5.2 :06: 36 PM Receive a briefing on items related to the Fiscal Year 2012-13 annual budget . The briefings include budget proposals for departments, separate funds, and other budget related items . View Attachments a. Mayor' s recommended budget relating to the City' s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. 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. Receive a second update regarding the Legislative Intent Statements from last Fiscal Year 2011-2012 and discuss possible statements for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013. c. 2:12:13 PM Continue a discussion with Council Staff regarding unresolved issues relating to the recommended budget for Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2012-2013, including Council Office Budget. Jennifer Bruno; Lehua Weaver, Robin Hutchins; Gordon Hoskins, David Everitt, Noel Walkingshaw and Mary Beth Thompson briefed the Council with the attachment. Councilmember Love asked that parking education be a part of the budget. 2:35:58PM A straw poll was taken regarding Parking Enforcement, Hours and Rates. Councilmember Love proposed adding staff for increasing ticket revenue, enforcement hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. , adding enforcement on Saturdays and eliminating the free holiday parking period with parking rates going up to $2 . She asked that of the $140, 000 additional revenue $50, 000 be earmarked for education. Councilmember LaMalfa said he was uncomfortable with enforcement on Saturday and holidays . Council Members Love, Penfold, Christensen and Simonsen were in support. Ms . Bruno said there were legislative intents to increase parking meter flexibility, parking education, and shorting the time increment for credit card transactions with updates from the administration. A straw poll was taken regarding an hour limit at meters . Council Members Luke, LaMalfa and Simonsen wanted smaller increments and Council Members Love, Garrott, Penfold and Christensen supported the hour limit . 2:49:55 PM A straw poll was taken regarding any added sales tax not already counted in the budget and any additional sales tax revenue to be set aside for the CIP as onetime money. Council Members Luke, Christensen, LaMalfa, Simonsen and Love were in support. Councilmember Garrott was not. 3:05:54 PM A straw poll was taken regarding keeping zoning enforcement staff positions . All Council Members were in support of keeping staff positions . 3:13:57 PM A straw poll was taken regarding reducing the $20, 000 funding for No More Homeless Pets and providing $15, 000 funding to the Sugar House Park Authority for purchase of fireworks and $5, 000 for other allocation. All Council Members were in support. 3:37:34 PM A straw poll was taken regarding Move to Amend Initiative budgeted amount. All Council Members were in support . Councilmember Luke wanted more negotiation with the County regarding costs . 3:45:18 PM A straw poll was taken regarding Utah League of Cities and Towns annual dues of $123, 884 . 61 . All Council Members were in support. 3:46:18 PM A straw poll was taken regarding $20, 000 for a grant program for public outreach costs for Community Councils . All Council Members were in support. 4:11:59 PM All Council Members were in favor of waiting to discuss the East Side fueling stations during the CIP process . 4:28:44 PM All Council Members were in favor of waiting for the Administration' s plan or program to interact with customers with a legislative intent . Councilmember Love was excused from the meeting. 4:55:10 PM A discussion was held regarding a proposed new position as a Public Engagement Coordinator. 5:13:40 PM A straw poll was held regarding a proposed new position as Cashier Trainer. Most Council Members were not in support of this position. 5:22:17PM A discussion was held regarding a proposed new position for a Fellowship program in the Mayor' s Office. 5:26:36PM A discussion was held regarding Technology Investments . 5:35:49 PM A straw poll was held regarding the purchase of Share Point Document Management System. Councilmember Christensen proposed putting $30, 000 from ongoing budget for the next fiscal year and add the initial amount to Budget Amendment No. 6 from fund balance. All Council Members present were in favor. 5:53:05 PM A discussion was held regarding Technology for the Justice Court. 5:56:13 PM A discussion was held regarding Resources to allow the Administration to make more data streams available to the public. 6:09:18 PM A straw poll was held regarding keeping the philosophy statement on "Sustainability" on the Consent Agenda and setting the date for next week. All Council Members present were in favor. (R 12-10)View Attachment 8:08:07 PM A discussion was held regarding one time money for studies. 8:11:46 PM A straw poll was taken regarding allocating $20,000 for one time data development with the University of Utah. All Council Members present were in favor. 8:16:37 PM A discussion was held regarding the Barnes Bank awning removal and reuse. A decision to come back at a later date was made. 8:24:17 PM A straw poll was taken to add onetime money of $30,000 to the Governmental Immunity Fund for a total of$60,000. All Council Members present were in favor. 8:30:48 PM A straw poll was taken to move the civil violation function from Justice Court to Finance. All Council Members present were in favor except Councilmember LaMalfa who was not. 8:33:40 PM A straw poll was taken regarding the proposal of a street lighting enterprise fund to follow the Downtown Alliance direction with an energy efficient lighting portion and with a 10 year mechanism to opt into the fund for improvement districts and private lighting. All Council Members present were in favor. 8:49:33 PM A discussion was held regarding the Water and Sewer line warranty program. 8:52:51 PM A discussion was held regarding the Arts Council and Twilight Concert Series Foundation. Councilmember Penfold asked Frank Gray to come back to the City Council with financial responsibilities of the Arts Council structure. Ms. Bruno said she would prepare a legislative intent incorporating the discussion. 9:10:54 PM A discussion was held regarding privatizing the Club House function at some golf courses. Councilmember Christensen said he would like an analysis of privatizing. 9:27:07 PM A discussion was held regarding the Move to Amend initiative. #6. 6:11:04 PM Receive a follow-up briefing regarding Budget Amendment No. 6 for Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012 adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 50 of 2011 which adopted the final budget of Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 . Budget Amendment No. 6 contains a number of proposed adjustments to the FY 2011 - 2012 budget, including the processing of a number of grants relating to alternative energy, reimbursements for overtime expenses in the Police Department, reimbursements for greater-than-anticipated costs to maintain the City' s Fleet, and a request to fund an economic analysis of needed capital improvements in the Golf Fund. (Item C1)View Attachment Gina Chamness, Gordon Hoskins, John Naser and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council with the attachment. #7 . 6:23:20 PM Interview Tina Hose and Julio Garcia prior to consideration of their appointment to the Civil Service Commission. (Item H5 & H6) Councilmember Simonsen said the appointments of Ms . Hose and Mr. Garcia would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda. #8 . Receive a follow-up briefing regarding an ordinance allowing adaptive reuses of landmark buildings . The petition would modify the regulations pertaining to nonresidential uses in a landmark structure . The Salt Lake Choral Artists would like to use the building at 700 North 200 West to conduct rehearsals, give lessons and keep their offices . The proposed change includes : • creation of a new definition for an adaptive reuse of a landmark structure • elimination of the list of commercial uses eligible to occupy landmark buildings • enhancement of qualifying provision for eligibility of a commercial use to occupy a landmark structure • modifications to onsite parking regulations Related provisions of Title 21A - Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Salt Lake Choral Artists, Petition No. PLNPCM2011- 00624 (Item C2) This issue was not addressed #9. Receive a follow-up briefing from the Administration on amending Salt Lake City Code to increase the amount of civil fines for vehicles that are not buses or taxicabs but are parked at bus stops or taxicab stands. (Item C4) This issue was not addressed 6:30:34PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to enter into a Closed Session with a roll call vote, all Council Members present were in favor. #10. (TENTATIVE) Closed Session Consider a motion to enter into Closed Session, in keeping with Utah Code § 52-4-204, for any of the following purposes : a) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, pursuant to Utah Code §52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; b)A strategy session to discuss collective bargaining, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A strategy session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property (including any form of water right or water shares) when public discussion of the transaction would disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration or prevent the City from completing the transaction on the best possible terms, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; d) A strategy session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A strategy session to discuss the sale of real property (including any form of water right or water shares) if (1) public discussion of the transaction would disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration or prevent the City from completing the transaction on the best possible terms, (2) the City previously gave notice that the property would be offered for sale, and (3) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the City approves the sale; f) For attorney-client matters that are privileged, pursuant to Utah Code § 78B-1-137; g) A strategy session to discuss deployment of security personnel, devices or systems pursuant to Utah Code Section 52-4-205 (1) (f) ; and h) A session to investigate proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct, pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-205 (1) (g) . (M 12-2) The meeting adjourned at 9:41 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held June 5, 2012. cm June 5, 2012/Alcohol discussion The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in a Work Session on Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at 12 :00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance: Council Members Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Absent: Council Members Christensen and Love. Also in Attendance: Russell Weeks Council Policy Analyst, Lex Traughber, Senior Planner and Chris Meeker, City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 12: 06 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS 12:06:01 PM Council Members met to discuss the Administration' s proposed ordinance that would allow limited kinds of businesses that serve alcoholic beverages to locate in some commercial areas of the City that are near or next to residential neighborhoods . View Attachments Russ Weeks and Lex Traughber briefed the Council with the attached handouts . The meeting adjourned at 1 :07 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held June 5, 2012 . cm June 12, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold and Charlie Luke . Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Budget Policy Analyst; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Karen Halladay, Council Budget Policy Analyst; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; Jason Mathis, Downtown Alliance; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; David Terry, Golf Enterprise Fund Manager; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 09 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2 : 09 : 11 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments See File M 12-5 for Announcements . #2 . 2 : 13 : 04 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . Councilmember Simonsen asked if the Council wanted to hold a discussion on the transparency resolution scheduled for adoption on the formal meeting. A discussion was held on the resolution. Council Members Love and Garrott wanted to discuss resolutions at the Council' s Retreat in August . Councilmember Simonsen said he would schedule a discussion on resolutions at the retreat . #3 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012- 2013 ANNUAL BUDGET. THE BRIEFINGS INCLUDE BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR DEPARTMENTS, SEPARATE FUNDS AND OTHER BUDGET RELATED ITEMS . (ITEMS C 3a THRU C 30. View Attachments a) 2 : 19 : 46 PM CONTINUE A DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL STAFF REGARDING UNRESOLVED ISSUES RELATING TO THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 , INCLUDING POTENTIAL CHANGES TO THE RECOMMENDED SALT LAKE CITY LIBRARY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 AND RECEIVE AN UPDATE REGARDING THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT STATEMENTS FROM LAST FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 AND DISCUSS POSSIBLE STATEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . View Attachments Gina Chamness , David Everitt, Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Russell Weeks, Karen Halladay, Frank Gray, Jason Mathis , Rick Graham, Emy Maloutas and David Terry briefed the Council . Councilmember Luke wanted to combine revenue estimates from the County' s property tax and the judgment levy this year to keep parking as it currently stood. He said that would be a 6 : 00 p.m. time limit, keep rates at $1 . 50 an hour and maintain free Saturday and holiday parking. Councilmember Penfold said he wanted additional funding for the Parks Department but also wanted to look at restoration of some services cut by the City over the last five years . He said he wanted to look at investments to the CIP. Councilmember Luke said it was hard to find parking downtown and there was no short term parking. He said he felt the Administration had brought this issue to the Council as a solution to the parking problem. He said it was not about raising revenue, it was about a better parking experience . He said changing the culture was endemic to how the City was going to solve the problem looking 10 years into the future . He said he wanted to propose 8 : 00 a.m. to 8 : 00 p.m. , $2 an hour, roll back Saturdays and holidays to where it was before and increase parking rates to $2 an hour. He said he wanted to double the amount of funding for education and technology. He said he wanted to use some of the money on proposals on how to ingrate parking City- wide . Councilmember Christensen said he had a difficult time budgeting ongoing items with one-time revenue . He said judgment levies were one- time only revenue . He said the need for parking was not any different on a Saturday than a weekday. He said there were ongoing needs in parks and other items needed to be addressed. He said he felt the Council was not going to be ready in six months to implement street lighting. He said he wanted to use some of the one-time money for this . Councilmember Garrott said parking enforcement was important but they should not enforce draconian enforcement policies . He said that would hurt the City more than raising the rates $ . 50 an hour. He said he was focusing on the Public Engagement part of the budget . He said the new Civic Engagement position should not be controlled by the Mayor. He said they needed to discuss this position. Councilmember Simonsen asked for straw polls on the following: • Additional enforcement of parking until 8 : 00 p.m. All Council Members were in favor except Councilmember Luke who was opposed. • Elimination of free holiday parking. All Council Members were in favor except Councilmember Luke who was opposed. • Metering or fare collection on Saturdays from 8 : 00 a.m. to 8 : 00 p.m. Council Members were not in favor. • Parking rate increase from $1 . 50 to $2 . All Council Members were in favor except Councilmember Luke who was opposed. • $50,000 with a $50,000 match for education. Council Members were not in favor. • $100,000 for education. A majority of Council Members were in favor. Straw polls were taken on the following items : • $50,000 for detective training and technology. All Council Members were in favor. • IMS/SLC TV for $20,136. All Council Members were in favor. • Safer Grant restoration. Council Members were not in favor of setting aside funding at this time . • $29,000 from CIP for the Council Office. A majority of the Council was in favor. 5 : 07 : 41 PM LEGISLATIVE INTENT STATEMENTS AND CONTINGENT APPROPRIATIONS. Lehua Weaver, Gina Chamness and Edwin Rutan briefed the Council from the attachments . Straw Polls were taken on the following: • Recommendation to move forward with the discussion about closing the Jordan Par 3 Golf Course. Council Members were in favor. • $20,000 to start a Naming and Asset Evaluation for Parks . All Council Members were in favor. • Make sure all dedicated CIP fees being charged were properly budgeted and accounted for and then appropriated - $1 per nine • hole rounds . It is further the intent of the Council that receipt and expenditures of these funds be independently audited each year. All Council Members were in favor. 6: 13: 05 PM LIBRARY BUDGET Russell Weeks briefed the Council from the attachments . b) 9 : 12 :24 PM MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. 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 This item was held in the Council Chambers . Karen Halladay and LuAnn Clark briefed the Council from the attachments . Straw polls taken: • Move forward on three time sensitive items : debt service, Engineering Study and 700 South. The majority of the Council was in favor. • The Council would look at the original funding and the Council would allocate it once they went through all the projects . Council Members were in favor. #4 . 6 : 16 : 57 PM INTERVIEW THOMAS BRENNAN, CHARLES SHEPHERD AND WAYNE BAKER PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION. Wayne Baker was not present for the interview. Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Brennan' s and Mr. Shepherd' s names would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . ITEM NOS. 5 THRU 9 ARE SCHEDULED DURING THE FORMAL MEETING THIS EVENING AND ARE LISTED HERE AS TENTATIVE ITEMS, BECAUSE THE COUNCIL MAY HOLD A DISCUSSION IF NEEDED PRIOR TO THE 7:00 P.M. FORMAL MEETING. #5 . 9 : 11 :24 PM & 9 :24 : 19 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR RALPH BECKER TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT THAT WOULD REQUIRE PEOPLE WHO RIDE BUSES IN THE DOWNTOWN FREE FARE ZONE TO PAY FARES . View Attachments This item was held in the Council Chambers . Russell Weeks, David Everitt and Edwin Rutan briefed the Council from the attachments . Councilmember Garrott asked if the Council felt comfortable moving forward with the deal points offered by UTA and negotiated with the Administration. He asked if the Council wanted to move ahead with a public benefit study. Council Members were not in favor. #6 . HOLD A DISCUSSION TO REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "SUSTAINABILITY. " THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE SEVEN PRIORITY AREAS ARE: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION. View Attachments This item was not held. #7 . RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 6 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 50 OF 2011 WHICH ADOPTED THE FINAL BUDGET OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1 , 2011 AND ENDING JUNE 30 , 2012 . BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 6 CONTAINS A NUMBER OF PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 BUDGET, INCLUDING THE PROCESSING OF A NUMBER OF GRANTS RELATING TO ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, REIMBURSEMENTS FOR OVERTIME EXPENSES IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, REIMBURSEMENTS FOR GREATER-THAN-ANTICIPATED COSTS TO MAINTAIN THE CITY'S FLEET AND A REQUEST TO FUND AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF NEEDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE GOLF FUND. View Attachments This item was not held. #8 . HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY. " THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE SEVEN PRIORITY AREAS ARE: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION. View Attachments This item was not held. #9 . RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON AMENDING SALT LAKE CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CIVIL FINES FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT BUSES OR TAXICABS BUT ARE PARKED AT BUS STOPS OR TAXICAB STANDS . View Attachments This item was not held. #10 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE PLANNING DIVISION ON A REQUEST THAT THE COUNCIL CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO 21A. 46 . 020 .B, TITLED DEFINED TERMS, AND 21A. 46 . 070 .X TITLED ELECTRONIC SIGNS . THE SECTIONS ARE PARTS OF AN ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN JANUARY OF 2012. View Attachments This item was not held. #11 . 6 : 40 : 49 PM (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (g) . Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to enter into Closed Session for attorney/client privilege items and purchase and acquisition of real property, which motion carried. A roll call vote was taken with Council Members Christensen, Penfold, LaMalfa, Luke, Love, Garrott and Simonsen voting aye . The meeting adjourned at 9 : 51 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held June 12, 2012 . bj June 19, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at 6 : 27 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Mayor Ralph Becker; Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, Community and Economic Development Deputy Director; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6 : 27 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 8:50:33PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements . #2 . 9:02:51 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Councilmember Simonsen said Planning Division wanted to meet with the Council to discuss/answer questions concerning a number of long- range planning initiatives they had been working on. He asked if the Council was interested in scheduling a noon meeting in July or August . He said attendance would be optional . A majority of the Council was in favor. #3. RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2012- 13 ANNUAL BUDGET. THE BRIEFINGS INCLUDE BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR DEPARTMENTS, SEPARATE FUNDS, AND OTHER BUDGET RELATED ITEMS. (ITEMS D.3.a. - D.3.o. )View Attachments & View Attachments a. 7:41:35 PM CONTINUE A DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL STAFF REGARDING UNRESOLVED ISSUES RELATING TO THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. View Attachments Note: This item was discussed in the Council Chambers. Mary De La Mare-Schaefer briefed the Council . Councilmember LaMalfa requested that $20, 000 of one-time funding be set aside from CIP to support the West Salt Lake Master Plan. Straw Poll: • A straw poll was taken on one-time funding ($20, 000) to support the West Salt Lake Master Plan with the source of the funding coming from the CIP balancing number or Fund Balance . A majority of the Council was in favor. 7:54:19 PM Councilmember Garrott asked about the Public Engagement Coordinator position. Councilmember Simonsen asked how the Council wanted to approach this issue in terms of the budget . He said he was interested in appropriating funds but making the funds contingent upon follow-up discussion about where the position fits within City departments and what kind of sharing of resources there would be between the Mayor' s Office and the Council Office . Straw Polls taken: • Leaving the Public Engagement Coordinator position in Community and Economic Development and asking that the Administration include a member of the Council staff in developing the scope and job description of the position. Council Members were not in favor. • Subcommittee to bring a proposal back to take action on July 17th or thereafter. Council Members were in favor. Council Members Garrott, Love and Luke wanted to be on the subcommittee . #4 . 8:15:55PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE CITY' S OFFICIAL INTENT REGARDING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT THE SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM PROCEEDS OF THE CITY' S BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS. (ITEM Fl) View Attachments Note: This item was discussed in the Council Chambers. Russell Weeks briefed the Council . Council Members requested quarterly updates or as needed. #5 . 6:28:41PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING BILLBOARDS, SKI-LINK AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS (MID-YEAR LEGISLATIVE UPDATE) . Item not held. #6 . 6:28:55 PM INTERVIEW CHRISTY CUSHING, ROGER PLAYER AND KENT MOORE PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ADVISORY BOARD . (ITEM H2) Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Cushing, Mr. Player and Mr. Moore' s names were on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #7 . 6:35:59 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION TO REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "SUSTAINABILITY" . THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE SEVEN PRIORITY AREAS ARE : ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION. (ITEM Dl) View Attachments Item not held. #8 . 6:35:59 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY. " THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE SEVEN PRIORITY AREAS ARE : ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION. (ITEM D2) View Attachments Item not held. #9 . 6:35:59 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE PLANNING DIVISION REQUESTING THAT THE COUNCIL CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO 21A. 46 . 020 .B TITLED DEFINED TERMS, AND 21A. 46 . 070 .X TITLED ELECTRONIC SIGNS . THE SECTIONS ARE PARTS OF AN ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN JANUARY 2012 . View Attachments Item not held. #10 . 6:34:58PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 ; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (g) . Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to enter into Closed Session to discuss attorney-client matters that are privileged and pending or reasonably imminent litigation. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Christensen, Luke, Penfold, LaMalfa, Love, Garrott and Simonsen voted aye . See file M 12-2 for Sworn Statement and recording. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 21 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held June 19, 2012 . sc July 13, 2012 The City Council met at a "Topping Out" Ceremony on Friday, July 13, 2012, at 11 : 00 a.m. at 431 South 200 East (Public Safety Building) . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Soren Simonsen and Charlie Luke . Absent : Jill Remington Love, Luke Garrott and Stan Penfold. Also In Attendance : Police Chief Chris Burbank; Fire Chief Kurt Cook; John Naser, City Engineer; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . ATTEND THE "TOPPING OUT" CEREMONY CELEBRATING A MILESTONE MOMENT IN THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Various City employees and other stakeholders signed the final beam which was then lifted into place . No presentation, comments or official action was taken. The ceremony adjourned approximately 1 : 00 p.m. sc July 17, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 12 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold and Charlie Luke . Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Jim Winder, Salt Lake County Sheriff; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Amy Paul and Jane Light, Consultants from Management Partners; Chad Jones, Project Manager, MOCA Systems, Inc. ; Everitt Joyce, Senior Planner; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Michael Maloy, Principal Planner; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 12 : 17 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 12 : 17 : 35 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM SHERIFF JIM WINDER REGARDING THE SALT LAKE COUNTY JAIL. View Attachments Sheriff Winder briefed the Council from the attachments . #2 . 12 : 41 : 51 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM CONSULTANTS AMY PAUL AND JANE LIGHT TO REVIEW FINDINGS OF A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE SALT LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. View Attachments Amy Paul, Jane Light and Russell Weeks briefed the Council from the attachments and a power point presentation. Councilmember Penfold said he wanted feedback from the Library Board on the next steps to be taken. Councilmember Simonsen said ultimately the Council would be accepting the results of the audit . He said the Library Board needed to address elements or specific areas that might need to be prioritized as implementation steps and then forward their final recommendation to the Council . He said the Council would then forward the recommendations to the consultant for implementation. 1 : 41 : 12 PM Councilmember Simonsen recessed the Work Session so Council Members could attend a Redevelopment Agency meeting. The Work Session resumed at approximately 5 : 30 p.m. #3. 5 :29: 59 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. See File M 12-5 for Announcements . #4 . 5: 56: 31 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Councilmember Simonsen briefed the Council . Council Members were in favor of following up on some of the boards . #5 . 6 : 08 : 19 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM DAVID HART, FAIA, VICE PRESIDENT; REGIONAL MANAGER OF MOCA SYSTEMS, REGARDING PLANS FOR THE CITY' S NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES . Chad Jones briefed the Council from the attachments and a power point presentation. #6 . HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT CITY HOUSING POLICIES PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS . THE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BROAD MIX OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS . THEY INCLUDE : a. 8 : 11 : 49 PM PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO ALLOWING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN SINGLE- FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00612 . THIS IS PROPOSED TO PROVIDE A BROAD MIX OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ADDRESS CHANGING FAMILY NEEDS, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, SMALLER HOUSEHOLD SIZES AND INCREASE USE OF EXISTING HOUSING, PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT. THIS PROPOSAL COULD INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER, SUSTAINABLE CITY CODE INITIATIVE) View Attachments Nick Tarbet and Michael Maloy briefed the Council 9 : 19 : 49 PM Straw Polls taken: • Half mile from any operational transit stops . Council Members were in favor. • 14 mile on any defined arterial in the City. Council Members were not in favor. • Explore business node . Council Members were in favor. • 25 per year recommendation from the Planning Commission. Council Members were in favor. • Where the City has accessory dwelling units allowed that the City would prioritize complete street development. Council Members were not in favor. • Off street parking exemption in proximity to transit. Council Members were in favor. • Single family structures that might not be in a designated zone but were within mile of transit. Council Members were in favor. • All ADU' s have to be accessible . Council Members were not in favor . • Support the additional restrictions regarding windows in proximity to setbacks . Council Members were in favor. b. 8 : 32 : 13 PM PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, SECTION 21A. 52 . 030 PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00499 . THE CHANGES WILL MODIFY PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS TO LEGALIZE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS UNRECOGNIZED BY CITY RECORDS, A PROCESS REFERRED TO AS "UNIT LEGALIZATION". THE PROPOSED CHANGES WILL ADDRESS EXISTING UNIT LEGALIZATION ISSUES, SUPPORT THE EXISTING SALT LAKE CITY HOUSING PLAN, SET LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND HELP IMPLEMENT THE LANDLORD TENANT INITIATIVE. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER. ) View Attachments Everitt Joyce, Wilford Sommerkorn, Edwin Rutan, Nick Tarbet and Neil Lindberg briefed the Council . 9 : 13 : 18 PM Straw Poll taken: • One year sunset for application. Council Members were in favor. Council Members requested information on the cost and legal standing of what sufficient notice would be . #7 . RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 . 64 (DEMOLITION) AND CHAPTER 18 . 97 (MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS) , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO MODIFY THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENT FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES . THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO PROVIDE FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY THEREAFTER TO ENSURE DEMOLITION IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY, TO AVOID DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT AND TO ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF THE CITY'S HOUSING STOCK. (PETITIONER SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) View Attachments This item was not held. #8 . 6 : 17 : 54 PM INTERVIEW ROBERT MCCLINTIC AND HEATHER THUET PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION. Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. McClintic' s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . Heather Thuet was not present. #9 . 6 :22 :27 PM INTERVIEW JAMES HILL PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE SORENSON MULTI-CULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD. Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Hill' s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . #10 . 6 :27 : 12 PM (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (g) . Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to enter into Closed Session for attorney/client privilege, which motion carried. A roll call vote was taken with Council Members Christensen, LaMalfa, Luke, Love, Garrott and Simonsen voting aye . Councilmember Penfold was absent for the vote . #11 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS CREATING A SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00615 . PROPOSAL WOULD CHANGE SOME EXISTING COMMERCIAL ZONING REGULATIONS AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR A NEW SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT. BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT PART OF THIS PROPOSAL. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) This item was not held. #12 . (TENTATIVE) HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY. " THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE SEVEN PRIORITY AREAS ARE: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION. View Attachments This item was not held. #13 . (TENTATIVE) HOLD A BRIEFING TO REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON "SUSTAINABILITY. " View Attachments This item was not held. ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE SCHEDULED FOR ACTION AT THIS EVENING' S FORMAL MEETING. THE ITEMS ARE LISTED HERE AS TENTATIVE BECAUSE THE COUNCIL MAY HOLD A DISCUSSION ON THEM, TIME PERMITTING, BEFORE OR DURING THE 7 : 00 P.M. MEETING. #14 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE FOLLOW-UP BRIEFINGS ON ORDINANCES THAT WOULD AFFECT COMMERCIAL AREAS IN AND NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS . ONE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WOULD SYNCHRONIZE PARTS OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE, RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH UTAH LAW. THE OTHER PROPOSED ORDINANCE WOULD MODIFY THE ZONING REGULATIONS (TITLE 21A) TO ALLOW BUSINESSES THAT SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO LOCATE IN COMMERCIAL AREAS WHERE PREVIOUSLY THEY COULD NOT. a. RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE THAT WOULD BRING CITY ORDINANCE INTO CONFORMANCE WITH UTAH LAWS REGULATING BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES . THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS IS TO SIMPLIFY CITY ORDINANCES BY NOT DUPLICATING STATE LAWS, ELIMINATE THE ALCOHOL LICENSE DISTRICTS MAP AND TO LIMIT THE CITY'S REGULATORY INTERESTS TO BUSINESS LICENSING AND LAND USE ISSUES LISTED IN ANOTHER SECTION OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE. View Attachments This item was not held. b. RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 21A, ZONING, THAT WOULD DO THE FOLLOWING: View Attachments • BRING CITY DEFINITIONS OF BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INTO CONFORMANCE WITH UTAH LAWS . • REVISE TABLES OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES TO ALLOW LOCATING BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ZONES INCLUDING SOME COMMERCIAL AREAS WHERE BUSINESSES PREVIOUSLY COULD NOT LOCATE . • REQUIRE THAT BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MEET REQUIREMENTS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN 2009 FOR SOCIAL CLUBS LOCATED IN MIXED-USE AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE ZONES . • CONTINUE TO FOLLOW UTAH LAW REGARDING SPACING FROM "COMMUNITY FACILITIES" SUCH AS SCHOOLS, PARKS, AND CHURCHES, AND UTAH LAW PERTAINING TO THE LOCATION OF LIQUOR STORES . This item was not held. #15 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 3 . 50 . 230 AND AMENDING SECTION 3 . 50 . 240 , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO REMOVE RESTRICTIONS ON DISTRIBUTING CANDY AND OTHER ITEMS FROM PARADE VEHICLES AND TO CHANGE THE TIME WHEN A PERSON MAY RESERVE SPACE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY TO VIEW A PARADE FROM 8 : 00 P.M. TO 6 : 00 P.M. CORRESPONDING TIME CHANGES MAY BE MADE TO SECTION 3. 50.240 WHICH RESTRICT DOGS AND VEHICLE PARKING. View Attachments This item was not held. #16 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM SALT LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES ON A PROPOSAL TO: View Attachments a. AMEND SECTIONS 8 . 04 . 010, 8 . 04 . 070 8 . 04 . 150 AND 8 . 04 .210, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, AND ENACT CHAPTER 8 . 11, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, REGARDING THE PROPER CARE AND REGULATION OF FERAL CATS. THIS PROPOSAL WILL MIRROR SALT LAKE COUNTY'S CODE PERTAINING TO FERAL CAT COLONIES. b. AMEND THE SALT LAKE CITY CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE TO REMOVE PERMIT FEES RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF FERAL CAT COLONIES. This item was not held. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 49 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held July 17, 2012 . bj July 31, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Mayor Ralph Becker; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Janice Jardine, Council Land Use Policy Analyst; John Anderson, Principal Planner, Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Nole Walkingshaw, Planning Program Supervisor; Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Maryann Pickering, Principal Planner; Greg Hughes, Capitol Center Properties; Gary Nordhoff, Capitol Center Properties; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 11 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2:11:15PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN AND REZONE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1015-1035 SOUTH 200 WEST AND 1068 JEFFERSON STREET IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A MIXED-USE PROJECT ON THE PROPERTIES PURSUANT TO PETITION NOS . PLNPCM2011-00658 AND PLNPCM2011-00659 . •THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP WOULD BE CHANGED FROM LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL/MIXED USE . •THE PROPERTIES WOULD BE REZONED FROM MODERATE DENSITY MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RMF-35) TO RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE (R-MU) . RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER CAPITOL CENTER PROPERTIES) (ITEM H3) View Attachments Nick Norris, John Anderson, Nick Tarbet, Greg Hughes and Gary Nordhoff briefed the Council with handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included neighborhood outreach efforts, address residents concerns regarding height allowances, utilize other mixed- use zones, density/setback requirements, reasons/justifications for negative Planning Commission recommendation, support density around public transportation hubs, proximity to transit, integrate historic church, remove height restrictions in areas outside of downtown, utilize development agreements, concentrate height in downtown, shift areas where density belongs, transform entire area, preserve single- family structures, review master plan criteria, how would proposal interact with neighborhood, review process going forward, remove conditional use allowance for 125-foot height, attain density with lower heights, ground floor parking issues, deed restriction, how designs interface with surrounding neighborhoods, favorable bike corridor, design features not consistent with zoning intent, high ground water and quality of life issues . Councilmember Simonsen said a public hearing was scheduled for August 14, 2012 . He invited the petitioners to attend and provide additional comments . #2 . 2:47:46 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION TO REVIEW PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS . THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE SEVEN PRIORITY AREAS ARE : ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION. (ITEMS D2 , D3 AND H2) . View Attachments View Attachments View Attachments Nick Tarbet briefed the Council with a Powerpoint presentation/handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included concept of moving people not cars, pedestrian first approach, encourage people to use public transit, vehicles necessary for some people, reliable/convenient public transit needed, include statement that zoning supports mass transit, change order of Items 4 and 5, re- word Item 4 incorporating pedestrian/bicycle safety/efficiency as high priorities and balanced with other transportation modes, include statement about sustainable land use patterns with added population, formed based zoning initiative, avoid exclusionary language, pursue action steps, remove capitalization in Item 8, avoid land use decisions which exclude elderly and people with disabilities, define meaning of non-motorized transportation and review order of statements . Councilmember Simonsen said after adoption, policy statements would be forwarded to the Planning Division for implementation. He said Mr. Sommerkorn wanted to update the Council with plans on how to move forward. Councilmember Garrott requested additional Council discussion to address action steps associated with each philosophy statement. Councilmember Simonsen said actions items would be a focus of the next Council retreat. Councilmember Penfold requested a copy of the original policy statement. Councilmember Simonsen asked Councilmember Garrott to work on an alternate statement regarding "non-motorized transportation" and come back to the Council with a suggestion. Councilmember Simonsen said he would schedule the item for formal consideration on August 14, 2012 and asked Council Members to let him know if they wanted to have items listed in a different order and any other recommendations/changes . Councilmember Simonsen said discussion on "Sustainability" and "Parks and Open Space" would be scheduled for a later discussion. He asked if Council Members wanted to put the current "Parks and Open Space" proposal on Open City Hall for public comment and schedule August 14, 2012 for a public hearing. A majority of the Council was opposed. Councilmember Simonsen said the item would be pulled from the Consent Agenda. Council Members Garrott and LaMalfa said they wanted to include additional items in the proposal and Councilmember Christensen asked for an explanation during the "Sustainability" discussion regarding the reference "getting into an energy business" . #3. 3:23:31 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING A SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS. THE PROPOSAL WOULD CHANGE SOME EXISTING COMMERCIAL ZONING REGULATIONS AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR A NEW SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT. BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT PART OF THIS PROPOSAL. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00615. (ITEM D4) View Attachments Nole Walkingshaw and Wilford Sommerkorn briefed the Council with handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included housing mitigation options, quality standards for replacement housing, point of diminishing return, discourage redevelopment speculation, contributions to neighborhood character, demolition disincentives, public review process and tools to interpret ordinance language . Mr. Walkingshaw said the proposed action would establish the zoning district . He said the Administration would go through a map amendment process and review each property once the district was in place . He said interested parties would be given an opportunity to protest or provide additional input . Councilmember Garrott wanted to include language in the ordinance that better defined material contributions including design, orientation to abutting properties, setbacks and similar construction features/materials . Mr. Sommerkorn suggested supplementing the ordinance with some sort of guidelines . Discussion was held on adding the following language to the ordinance : the City would not permit demolition without demonstrating that the replacement use contained the residential unit for new non-residential construction, the structure on the property was isolated from other structures and did not relate to other structures within the residential business neighborhood, and the design and condition of the structure was such that it did not make a material contribution to the character of the neighborhood. Councilmember Simonsen said the proposal was scheduled for consideration/action during the formal meeting but there appeared to be enough substantive changes that additional time was needed to refine the ordinance . #4 . 3:48:27 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION STEPS THAT WILL ENABLE SALT LAKE CITY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE IN PRESERVATION EFFORTS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR UNIQUE SITUATIONS . a. 3:59:20PM PRESERVATION PLAN. View Attachments RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE PROPOSED SALT LAKE CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00171 . THE PLAN WOULD BE THE KEY STRATEGIC DOCUMENT TO GUIDE PRESERVATION ACTIVITY AND INFORM DECISIONS RELATING TO BUDGET PRIORITIES, DEVELOPMENT OF INCENTIVES, MASTER PLANS, ZONING TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS AND SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT. (PETITIONER SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) Wilford Sommerkorn, Cheri Coffey, Joel Paterson and Janice Jardine briefed the Council with handouts . Ms . Coffey said the handouts contained a list of new issues incorporated in the plan such as eliminating redundancies, simplification, changing the focus to identify various methods used by the City to accomplish preservation, policies which incorporated historic preservation as well as community character preservation, and more tools to support both historic and conservation preservation. Ms . Coffey said other new issues included requiring all City departments to look at implications that projects might have on historic resources, allowing the Planning Director enough time to comment on projects and ensuring the plan gave more policy direction. She said the State Preservation Office said they did not want the City to mix Local Historic Preservation Plans with National Register Plans so statements were included to ensure they were not mixed. Ms . Coffey said language was removed that could obligate the Council to funding requirements . She said no changes were made to the vision statements and the plan' s educational component was placed in an appendix. She said Planning needed to find various ways to help the public understand preservation issues . She said there were things in the fine tuning ordinance which would help streamline the City' s process and provide some incentives . Council Members comments/concerns included the City' s ability to perform annual survey updates which were costly and time consuming, ability to have some type of historic assessment district which would help pay for itself, additional burden on property owners would make it more difficult to create historic districts, utilization of historic preservation programs/tax credits, educational components, utilize downzoning as a preservation tool and clean up conflicting preservation/zoning policies . Councilmember Christensen asked if any models were available for some type of historic assessment district which would help cover costs . Ms . Coffey said she would get information for the Council . Councilmember Love said the plan required additional updates/surveys and suggested including language to explore efficient ways to accomplish that . Councilmember Penfold said he wanted to explore opportunities to create assessment districts (potentially self-imposed) that would be independent of historic designations and explore funding opportunities to provide incentives, restoration, maintenance, street lighting, curb and gutter, park benches, signs, etc. Councilmember Christensen said a CDA could be created that might provide an opportunity to give property tax rebates to home owners over a certain time period. Councilmember Love said the new community engagement position could be utilized to help the Council develop an educational piece to inform the community about available incentives and how the overall process worked. Councilmember Simonsen asked if Council Members wanted the Administration to fine tune the plan and then have it scheduled for adoption. A majority of the Council wanted to discuss/adopt Items a-d together. b. 4:34:51 PM HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA. View Attachments RECEIVE A BRIEFING RELATING TO ZONING REGULATION CHANGES THAT MODIFY THE PROCESS AND ADOPTION CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT AND HISTORIC LANDMARK SITES PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00723. THE PROPOSAL WOULD: • CLARIFY THE TYPES OF DESIGNATIONS THAT CAN BE APPROVED. o LANDMARK SITES o GEOGRAPHIC-BASED HISTORIC DISTRICT o THEMATIC BASED HISTORIC DISTRICTS • CLARIFY WHO CAN INITIATE A PETITION TO DESIGNATE A NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT: o THE MAYOR o A MAJORITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS. o A PROPERTY OWNER WITH SUPPORT FROM A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT. • DEFINE THE STAFF REVIEW PROCESS. • OUTLINE HOW TO ASSIST GAUGING THE LEVEL OF PROPERTY OWNER SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF A NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) Wilford Sommerkorn, Maryann Pickering, Joel Paterson, Lynn Pace, Neil Lindberg and Janice Jardine briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation/handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included how many signatures or what percentage was needed to initiate a petition, Council retains full decision making authority, legislative authority could not be delegated to private citizen groups, public outreach process/education, better define assessment and decision making processes, could public process be used for other things such as crosswalks/parks/etc. , understanding advisory versus binding votes, disincentives versus incentives, and loss of personal property rights . Mr. Pace said Page 4 of the Council staff report contained a list of "Matters at Issue" that he felt the Council needed to carefully review because this proposal was charting new territory. He said there were numerous ways to craft legislation but it was important to avoid eroding the Council' s land use authority. He said part of what he felt the Council was being asked to do was to craft a model/policy that was workable for Salt Lake City and potentially other cities if it were to be adopted by the State Legislature. Councilmember Simonsen said the proposal would be scheduled for discussion at a future Work Session. c. 5:30:32 PM 5:37:58 PM CHARACTER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING CREATION OF AN A CHARACTER CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00473 . THE PURPOSE OF A CHARACTER CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT IS TO: View Attachments • PROTECT DESIRABLE AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS • PROMOTE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION • ENHANCE THE LIVABILITY OF THE CITY • REDUCE CONFLICT CAUSED BY INCOMPATIBLE • AND PROMOTE COMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT • PROVIDE A PLANNING TOOL FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT • STABILIZE PROPERTY VALUES • RETAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER) Wilford Sommerkorn, Maryann Pickering, Joel Paterson, Lynn Pace and Janice Jardine briefed the Council with a PowerPoint Presentation/handouts . Council Members comments/concerns included preserving neighborhood characteristics, consistency with percentages, and review process parameters . Councilmember Simonsen said a follow-up discussion would be scheduled in September, 2012 and encouraged Council Members to meet with staff to address any concerns/questions . He said small group discussions could be scheduled if Council Members were interested. d. HISTORIC PRESERVATION FINE TUNING. View Attachments RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS . TO PROVIDE CLARITY AND EFFICIENCY FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00470 . THIS PROPOSAL INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS : • IMPROVE CLARITY WITHOUT CHANGING THE INTENT OF SPECIFIC ZONING REGULATIONS . • STREAMLINE THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR APPLICANTS . • ALLOW THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TO MODIFY BULK AND LOT REGULATIONS IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS . • ADDRESS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH ADMINISTRATION OF EXISTING REGULATIONS . • CLARIFY THE LENGTH OF TIME A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS IS VALID . • CLARIFY WORDING THAT MAY BE OPEN TO INTERPRETATION. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER) No discussion was held on Item d. #5 . 5:53:51 PM INTERVIEW CINDI MANSELL PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT AS THE SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER (ITEM H4) Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Mansell' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #6 . 6:02:31 PM INTERVIEW HEATHER THUET PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION. (ITEM H5) Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Thuet' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #7 . 6:05:33 PM INTERVIEW HAL JOHNSON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD . (ITEM H6) Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Johnson' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #8 . 6:25:50 PM INTERVIEW JOCELYN ROMANO PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY BOARD . (Item H7) Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Romano' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #9 . 6:29:38PM INTERVIEW DENISE THORNHILL PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS . (Item H8) Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Thornhill' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #10 . 5:30:43 PM 6:09:39 PM 7:51:29 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments Note: Part of the discussion was held in the Council Chambers . See file M 12-5 for announcements . #11 . 7:55:53 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . Note : This item was discussed in the Council Chambers . Councilmember Simonsen said he had a discussion with Karen Keieger, Arts Council Director and Arts Council Chair, regarding the Twilight Concert Series . They said attendance had increased, there were positive comments about fees, there was better success managing crowds, and there were positive impacts on surrounding businesses . They said the Arts Council was committed to developing a program where all art programming in the City would be paid for through the Concert Series and Living Traditions . Councilmember Simonsen said the Director was available to provide a personal update if Council Members were interested. Councilmember Simonsen said due to time constraints, some agenda items in August would be listed as "written briefings" only and asked Council Members to let staff know if there were concerns or a need for additional information. #12 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) , b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) , c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) , d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) , e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE, f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4- 205 (1) (f) .AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 03 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held July 31, 2012 . sc August 14, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, August 14, 2012, at 5 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Janice Jardine, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Nick Norris, Principal Planner; Maryann Pickering, Principal Planner; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5 : 02 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 5 : 02 : 26 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements . #2 . 5 : 2 0 : 2 8 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . Councilmember Simonsen said there was nothing to report . #3 . 5 : 20 : 33 PM HOLD A BRIEFING REGARDING A PETITION THAT WOULD AMEND THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN, ZONING MAP AND ZONING REGULATIONS TO REFLECT THE PROPOSED 400 SOUTH LIVABLE COMMUNITIES STATION AREA PLANS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00647 . THE PROPOSAL WOULD IMPLEMENT LAND USE POLICIES FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ON THE BLOCKS ADJACENT TO THE 400 SOUTH TRANSIT CORRIDOR FROM 200 EAST TO 1000 EAST. PROPERTIES IN THIS CORRIDOR WOULD BE REZONED FROM THEIR EXISTING ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS TO THE TRANSIT STATION AREA (TSA) ZONING DISTRICTS. IN ADDITION, THE PROPOSAL WOULD ESTABLISH NEW ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THIS AREA. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) . View Attachments Janice Jardine, Nick Norris and Maryann Pickering briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation and handouts . Councilmember Simonsen said a public hearing would be scheduled for September 4, 2012 . #4 . 5 : 59 : 46 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO ENACT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING OPINION QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF SALT LAKE CITY AND ESTABLISHING RELATED PROCEDURES (ENACTING CHAPTER 2 . 69 OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE) . (PETITIONER SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) View Attachments Neil Lindberg briefed the Council with handouts . Councilmember Simonsen asked Council Members to let him know if they wanted further discussion on this item. #5 . 6 : 33 : 43 PM 8 : 20 : 56 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE PLANNING DIVISION ON A REQUEST THAT THE COUNCIL CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO 21A. 46 . 020 .B (DEFINED TERMS) , AND SECTION 21A. 46 . 070 .X (ELECTRONIC SIGNS) , SALT LAKE CITY CODE . THE SECTIONS ARE PARTS OF AN ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN JANUARY OF 2012. View Attachments NOTE : This item was discussed in the Council Chambers . Russell Weeks and Wilford Sommerkorn briefed the Council with handouts . Straw Polls taken: • Develop something that would address signs which have been around for a long time and have sentimental value . All Council Members were in favor. • A provision that could look at regulations for more flexibility or intensity in specific commercial districts that do not have residential impact. Council Members Christensen, Love, Luke and Simonsen were in favor and Council Members Penfold, Garrott and LaMalfa were opposed. • Additional provisions for signs specifically pedestrian oriented such as building directories or small scale signage around a building entrance as opposed to signs that were purely automobile related and might be distracting to drivers . Council Members Christensen, Penfold, Garrott, Love, Luke and Simonsen were in favor and Councilmember LaMalfa was opposed. #6 . RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING THE SECOND ROUND OF EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT FUNDING FOR 2011-12 AND 2012-13 TO REVIEW THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE MAYOR AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BOARD ON HOW TO ALLOCATE THE FUNDS . View Attachments #7 . WRITTEN BRIEFING ONLY: AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE COUNTY AND SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION RELATING TO A CONSERVATION EASEMENT ALONG THE WASATCH HOLLOW OPEN SPACE PROPERTY. UNDER THE PROPOSAL, THE CITY WOULD GRANT A PERPETUAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON THE WASATCH HOLLOW OPEN SPACE KENSINGTON PROPERTY, ENABLING IT TO REMAIN FOREVER OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE COUNTY WOULD PAY THE CITY $427, 000. View Attachments #8 . RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING CHANGES TO THE CITY ZONING REGULATIONS THAT WOULD CLARIFY THE ROLE AND AUTHORITY OF THE APPEALS HEARING OFFICER PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2012-00344 . THE CHANGES WOULD CLARIFY WHAT CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC MEETING AND THE NOTICING REQUIREMENTS OF EACH; ELIMINATE NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS; AND CLARIFY THAT PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS ARE NO LONGER A TYPE OF CONDITIONAL USE. (SECTIONS 21A. 06. 040, 21A. 16. 010, 21A. 16. 030 AND 21A. 54. 070 OF TITLE 21A, SALT LAKE CITY CODE. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) View Attachments Written briefing only. #9 . 6 : 09 : 42 PM INTERVIEW PETE GIACOMA PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS . Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Giacoma' s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #10 . 6 : 17 : 25 PM INTERVIEW THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO BE APPOINTED TO THE NEWLY FORMED PARKS, TRAILS, NATURAL LANDS AND URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY BOARD . MEMBERSHIP TERM EXPIRATIONS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD AT THEIR FIRST MEETING. • Beverly Cooper • Jacob Crockett • Marc Coles-Ritchie • Amy Barry • Sabrina King • Fred Fife Councilmember Simonsen said these six names would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #11 . 6 : 34 : 47 PM 7 : 48 : 02 PM 7 : 55 : 07 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION TO REVIEW PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS . THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE FOLLOWING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE. THE REMAINING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED: TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY AND EDUCATION. View Attachments View Attachments View Attachments NOTE : This item was discussed in the Council Chambers . Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted to strengthen the Council' s philosophy about alternative modes of transportation. He said he felt the Council had weakened the transportation and mobility philosophy in its boldness about alternative modes of transportation. Note : Discussion continued after the public comments were taken. Council Members were in favor of modifying Value Statement No. 1 to read: "We support maximizing the accessibility, affordability and reliability of transportation options into and around the City and support increasing accommodations for non-automotive transportation options" and adding Value Statement No. 9 stating: "As the population of Salt Lake City and the region increases, land use design decisions should reflect the intention to better accommodate all modes of transportation and focus on the movement of people" . #12 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 ; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 00 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held August 14, 2012 . sc/bj August 21, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 , at 12 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Kyle LaMalfa, and Charlie Luke . Absent : Councilmember Stan Penfold Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Dr. McKell Withers, Salt Lake City Schools Superintendent; Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Sonya Kintaro, Chief Deputy City Recorder; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Lex Traughber, Senior Planner; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Jaysen Oldroyd, Senior City Attorney; Michael Maloy, Principal Planner; Cindi Mansell, City Recorder; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 12 : 12 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 12 : 12 : 12 PM RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE STATUS OF LEARNING CENTERS. McKell Withers briefed the Council from a power point presentation. #2 . 1 : 05: 43 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM THE PLANNING DIVISION ON LAND USE MASTER PLAN PROJECTS. THE PROJECTS INCLUDE: View Attachments • WEST SALT LAKE COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN UPDATE • 400 SOUTH LIVABLE COMMUNITIES PROJECT • EAST BENCH COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD • CORRIDOR STUDY • COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN • PLAN SALT LAKE - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN • 9 LINE CORRIDOR PLAN • NORTHWEST QUADRANT MASTER PLAN Cheri Coffey, Wilf Sommerkorn, Joel Paterson and Nick Norris briefed the Council from a power point presentation and attachments . The Work Session began at 2 : 26 p.m. #3 . 2 :21 : 17 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO ENACT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING OPINION QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF SALT LAKE CITY AND ESTABLISHING RELATED PROCEDURES (ENACTING CHAPTER 2 . 69, SALT LAKE CITY CODE) . (PETITIONER SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) View Attachments Cindi Mansell, Sonya Kintaro, Ed Rutan and Neil Lindberg briefed the Council from the attachments . The following Straw Polls were taken: • 60 days for the sponsors to request the Recorder to put the issue on the ballot. Council Members were in favor. • Does the Council want to try and do something in the short timeframe they have prior to the November General Election. Council Members were not in favor. Councilmember Simonsen asked for additional information on cost, accountability, legitimacy and integrity of the system. He said he also wanted more information on the four possible resources available to the Council . He said those would include renting or leasing equipment and doing a more traditional type of poll; a mail-in only or a mail-in in conjunction with an online and/or phone election. #4 . 7 : 05 : 08 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments This item was held in the Council Chambers . See File M 12-5 for Announcements . #5 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . This item was not held. #6 . 3 : 45 : 13 PM RECEIVE FOLLOW-UP BRIEFINGS ON ORDINANCES THAT WOULD AFFECT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES IN COMMERCIAL AREAS IN AND NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS . ONE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WOULD SYNCHRONIZE PARTS OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH UTAH LAW. THE OTHER PROPOSED ORDINANCE WOULD MODIFY ZONING REGULATIONS (TITLE 21A) TO ALLOW BUSINESSES THAT SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO LOCATE IN COMMERCIAL AREAS WHERE PREVIOUSLY THEY COULD NOT. a. 3 : 45 :26 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM A COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE AND STAFF ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE THAT WOULD BRING CITY ORDINANCES INTO CONFORMANCE WITH UTAH LAWS REGULATING BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES . THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS IS TO SIMPLIFY CITY ORDINANCES BY NOT DUPLICATING STATE LAWS, ELIMINATE THE ALCOHOL LICENSE DISTRICTS MAP AND TO LIMIT THE CITY'S REGULATORY INTERESTS TO BUSINESS LICENSING AND LAND USE ISSUES LISTED IN ANOTHER SECTION OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE. View Attachments Nick Tarbet, Russell Weeks, Lex Traughber, David Everitt and Jayson Oldroyd briefed the Council from a power point presentation and attachments . 4 : 36 : 47 PM Councilmember Love excused herself from the meeting. 4 : 53 : 36 PM The following Straw Polls were taken: • Mayor' s original proposal. A majority Council Members were in favor with some adjustments . • Alternative #1 . A majority of Council Members were not in favor. • Alternative #2 . Three Council Members were in favor and three Council Members were not in favor. • Alternative #3 . A majority of Council Members were in favor. • Alternative #4 . A majority of Council Members were not in favor. • Modification of operating hours by approaching the Legislature and did the Council want to delay implementation until after the Legislative Session. The majority of Council Members were not in favor. 5 : 07 : 06 PM Councilmember Love returned to meeting. • Exploring further limitations on size of businesses . Three Council Members were in favor of 1750 square feet and three Council Members were in favor of 2000 square feet including patios . • Interested in pursuing the original proposal by adding further restrictions of 600 feet in the CB zone . A majority of Council Members were not in favor. • Allow all uses such as dining clubs, social clubs and brew pubs in CB zones if they were less than 2000 square feet as conditional uses . Three Council Members were in favor. Councilmember Simonsen requested that motions be prepared which would include the original proposal and Option Nos . 2 and 3 of the alternatives . He said there was not enough support to defer action on the date of implementation until after a Legislative Session. He said there was support to look at hours of operation. b. RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM A COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE AND STAFF ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 21A, ZONING, THAT WOULD DO THE FOLLOWING: View Attachments • BRING CITY DEFINITIONS OF BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INTO CONFORMANCE WITH UTAH LAWS . • REVISE TABLES OF PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES TO ALLOW LOCATING BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ZONES INCLUDING SOME COMMERCIAL AREAS WHERE BUSINESSES PREVIOUSLY COULD NOT LOCATE . • REQUIRE BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MEET REQUIREMENTS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN 2009 FOR SOCIAL CLUBS LOCATED IN MIXED-USE AND RESIDENTIAL MIXED- USE ZONES . • CONTINUE TO FOLLOW UTAH LAW REGARDING SPACING FROM "COMMUNITY FACILITIES" SUCH AS SCHOOLS, PARKS, AND CHURCHES, AND UTAH LAW PERTAINING TO THE LOCATION OF LIQUOR STORES . RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. #7 . 5 : 50 : 33 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT CITY HOUSING POLICIES PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS . THE PROPOSED CHANGES ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BROAD MIX OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS. THEY INCLUDE: c. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO ALLOWING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00612 . THIS IS PROPOSED TO PROVIDE A BROAD MIX OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ADDRESS CHANGING FAMILY NEEDS, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, SMALLER HOUSEHOLD SIZES AND INCREASE USE OF EXISTING HOUSING, PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT. THIS PROPOSAL COULD INCREASE THE NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD. View Attachments RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER, SUSTAINABLE CITY CODE INITIATIVE) Nick Tarbet and Michael Maloy briefed the Council from the attachments . The following Straw Poll was taken: • Continued interest in accessory buildings being located within a 11 mile around a business node . The majority of Council Members were not in favor . d. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS, SECTION 21A. 52 . 030, PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00499 . THE CHANGES WILL MODIFY PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS TO LEGALIZE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS UNRECOGNIZED BY CITY RECORDS, A PROCESS REFERRED TO AS "UNIT LEGALIZATION". THE PROPOSED CHANGES WILL ADDRESS EXISTING UNIT LEGALIZATION ISSUES, SUPPORT THE EXISTING SALT LAKE CITY HOUSING PLAN, SET LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND HELP IMPLEMENT THE LANDLORD TENANT INITIATIVE. View Attachments RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER. ) This item was not held. #8 . RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 . 64 (DEMOLITION) AND CHAPTER 18 . 97 (MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS) , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO MODIFY THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES . THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO PROVIDE FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY THEREAFTER TO ENSURE DEMOLITION IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY, TO AVOID DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT AND TO ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF THE CITY'S HOUSING STOCK. (PETITIONER SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) View Attachments This item was not held. #9 . HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION STEPS THAT WILL ENABLE SALT LAKE CITY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE IN PRESERVATION EFFORTS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR UNIQUE SITUATIONS . a. CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE CLARITY AND EFFICIENCY FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00470 . THE PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC DISTRICT IS CURRENTLY BEING ADDRESSED THROUGH A SEPARATE PETITION. THIS PROPOSAL INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: View Attachments • IMPROVE CLARITY WITHOUT CHANGING THE INTENT OF SPECIFIC ZONING REGULATIONS . • STREAMLINE THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR APPLICANTS . • ALLOW THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TO MODIFY BULK AND LOT REGULATIONS IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS . • ADDRESS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH ADMINISTRATION OF EXISTING REGULATIONS . • CLARIFY THE LENGTH OF TIME A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS IS VALID . • CLARIFY WORDING THAT MAY BE OPEN TO INTERPRETATION. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) This item was not held. b. PROPOSED SALT LAKE CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00171 . THE PLAN WOULD BE THE KEY STRATEGIC DOCUMENT TO GUIDE PRESERVATION ACTIVITY AND INFORM DECISIONS RELATING TO BUDGET PRIORITIES, DEVELOPMENT OF INCENTIVES, MASTER PLANS, ZONING TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS AND SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (PETITIONER SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) View Attachments This item was not held. c. ZONING REGULATION CHANGES THAT MODIFY THE PROCESS AND ADOPTION CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT AND HISTORIC LANDMARK SITES PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00723 . THE PROPOSAL WOULD : View Attachments • CLARIFY THE TYPES OF DESIGNATIONS THAT CAN BE APPROVED o LANDMARK SITES o GEOGRAPHIC-BASED HISTORIC DISTRICT o THEMATIC BASED HISTORIC DISTRICTS • CLARIFY WHO CAN INITIATE A PETITION TO DESIGNATE A NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT: o THE MAYOR o A MAJORITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS o A PROPERTY OWNER WITH SUPPORT FROM A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT • DEFINE THE STAFF REVIEW PROCESS • OUTLINE HOW TO ASSIST GAUGING THE LEVEL OF PROPERTY • OWNER SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF A NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) This item was not held. d. CREATION OF A CHARACTER CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00473 . THE PURPOSE OF A CHARACTER CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT IS TO: View Attachments • PROTECT DESIRABLE AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS . • PROMOTE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION. • ENHANCE THE LIVABILITY OF THE CITY. • REDUCE CONFLICT CAUSED BY INCOMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTE COMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT. • PROVIDE A PLANNING TOOL FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS . • STABILIZE PROPERTY VALUES . • RETAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) This item was not held. #10 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING CHANGES TO AN OUTSTANDING HOUSING AUTHORITY REVENUE BOND AND A RELATED LEASE WITH THE CITY. UNDER THE RESOLUTION, A SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE WOULD MODIFY THE TERMS OF THE ORIGINAL TRUST INDENTURE BY ESTABLISHING NEW, LOWER INTEREST RATES, ACCELERATING THE REPAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND MAKING OTHER TECHNICAL CHANGES. (WRITTEN BRIEFING ONLY) View Attachments #11 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE ITEMS THAT WAS DISCUSSED DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS . THE PROPOSAL WOULD AMEND THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE CURBSIDE COLLECTIONS OF RECYCLABLE GLASS FROM RESIDENTS, ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL WASTE COLLECTION CONTAINER FOR RESIDENTS AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE AND ESTABLISH FINES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE. (WRITTEN BRIEFING ONLY) View Attachments #12 . 6 : 10 :22 PM INTERVIEW THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO BE APPOINTED TO THE NEWLY FORMED PARKS, TRAILS, NATURAL LANDS AND URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY BOARD . MEMBERSHIP TERM EXPIRATIONS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD AT THEIR FIRST MEETING. • JEFF ROSE • ERIC MCCULLEY • DENIS FARIS • MERIDITH PERKINS Councilmember Simonsen stated these four names would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . #13 . HOLD A DISCUSSION TO REVIEW PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS . THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE FOLLOWING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, AND TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY. THE REMAINING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED; SUSTAINABILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AND EDUCATION. View Attachments This item was not held. #14 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52- 4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (g) . This item was not held. The meeting adjourned at 6 : 23 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held August 21, 2012 . bj September 4, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Absent : Councilmember Stan Penfold Also In Attendance : Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Neil Lindburg, Council Legal Director, Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; John Naser, City Engineer; Jeff Snelling, Deputy City Engineer; Sam Grossberg, Consultant Engineer; Stephanie Toombs, Project Manager; Orion Goff, Building Services; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Maryann Pickering, Principal Planner; Janice Jardine, Council Policy Analyst; Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; Cindi Mansell, City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 12 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2 : 13 : 17 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, including a review of Council Information items and announcements . View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements . #2 . 2 : 28 : 22 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, including an update on Council interest items and a report on meeting with the Chair and Vice Chair of various city boards and commissions . Councilmember Simonsen provided follow-up on the "Paint the Pavement" project requested by Westminster College . He said Staff had been working on an updated ordinance, but it had been determined that this activity could occur under the interpretation of the current ordinance . He said the desire was for this to be more of a private project; staff could possibly learn from this process and come back at a later date with ordinance provisions rather than push something through without adequate time for consideration. He said the other piece involved was how to streamline processes or fees for community block parties and neighborhoods . All Council Members present were in favor. Councilmember Luke addressed the constituent issue of excessive speed on residential streets . He said he wanted to propose the addition of a CIP project such as a Neighborhood Calming Traffic Pilot Program to focus on the "lighter, quicker, cheaper philosophy" that had been discussed with a number of projects . He suggested a process wherein four particular intersections or streets (not major arteries) could be selected within each represented area; the Council area representative and Transportation Manager could work together to identify these . He said the maximum amount to be spent on these projects could be $10, 000 . He said he would be looking for $280, 000 in the CIP for this draft policy program to become reality. #3. 2 : 32 : 51 PM HOLD A BRIEFING ON THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. 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 • DISCUSS THE 1300 SOUTH VIADUCT - 500 WEST TO 700 WEST FEASIBILITY STUDY. • DISCUSS OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ISSUES AND NEEDS. Karen Halladay briefed the Council with handouts . She said this was the beginning of the CIP discussion which could take several weeks or discussions . She said there was $7 . 2 million remaining in the CIP that needed to be allocated for projects . She specifically referenced questions or items : whether or not the 1300 South viaduct/bridge should be rehabilitated or rebuilt; sidewalk replacement issues associated with not enough funding and growing needs; the Fleet replacement plan and the East side fueling site . The Council determined they wanted to discuss policy and the questions or pending items at this time . John Naser, Jeff Snelling, Sam Grossburg and Stephanie Toombs briefed the Council with a PowerPoint Presentation relative to options, benefits, and costs associated with the 1300 South viaduct/bridge project . Mr. Naser said if Council intended to proceed with the rehabilitation option, Staff wanted to pursue the contract to begin construction next summer. He said they could return with options and illustrations as to how to meet the Council intent . 3 : 12 : 33 PM Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern as to an option that could involve a streetcar. Discussion centered on options for the bridge structure and construction project timing. Councilmember Simonsen said further direction would be scheduled for September 11, 2012 and would allow Staff to investigate options, criteria, timing, costs, etc. 3 : 21 : 50 PM Discussion followed regarding sidewalk replacement . The Council discussed the significant amount of funds involved in this program and they directed Staff to provide a list of approved projects in progress or intended before the meeting next week. 3 : 33 : 36 PM Discussion followed regarding the proposed CIP funding of $174, 072 to provide for construction of two additional City fleet fueling sites at Nibley Park Golf Course and the Liberty Park Groundskeeping Shop. Councilmember Simonsen said this discussion would be continued next week as part of the overall CIP discussion. He suggested Council Members familiarize themselves with the CIP and specific project requests and funding. 3 : 40 : 11 PM Each Councilmember was then given brief opportunity to express their desires as to individual higher ranking projects they felt important . #4 . 3 : 48 : 18 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 . 64 (DEMOLITION) AND CHAPTER 18 . 97 (MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS) , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO MODIFY THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO PROVIDE FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY THEREAFTER TO ENSURE DEMOLITION IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY, TO AVOID DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT, AND TO ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF THE CITY' S HOUSING STOCK. PETITIONER: SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL. View Attachments Neil Lindberg, Frank Gray and Orion Goff briefed the Council with handouts and a PowerPoint presentation. Council Members comments/concerns included the overall purpose of the ordinance; the overall demolition process; vacant lots and vacant buildings not in use; blighted or boarded buildings in disrepair that could affect the overall neighborhood quality and adequate tools for enforcement on such properties . Discussion was held regarding standards for both commercial and residential properties, whether Redevelopment Agency or Economic Development area properties should be exempt; and if this was the best method to utilize City resources . 4 : 53 : 41 PM Straw Poll vote : To remove the landscaping bond requirement for residential properties. Three Council Members were in favor. Direction was provided for Staff to prepare ordinance versions with and without the bonding requirement. 5 : 09 : 39 PM Straw Poll vote : To strengthen the prohibition on demolition of occupiable structures; to prohibit demolition unless there was a standard of habitability option provided. The majority of the Council Members were not in favor. Council Members Garrett and Love expressed concern with the proposed ordinance . Councilmember Simonsen said he did not feel what currently existed served the City well . 5 : 28 : 10 PM Straw Poll vote : Amending the boarding provisions of the ordinance to assess the risk/habitable conditions to define the neglect at the time the boarding occurs and for that condition to remain at that standard at the time they renew the boarding permit; and the fees to appropriately reflect the cost of monitoring such. All Council Members were in favor. Councilmember Simonsen explained there had been discussion, clarification and a couple of variations on the residential bonding requirement because there was not enough support one way or another; alternatives would be prepared and the item moved forward to September 18, 2012. #5. 5 : 43 : 11 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION STEPS THAT WILL ENABLE SALT LAKE CITY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE IN PRESERVATION EFFORTS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR UNIQUE SITUATIONS. View Attachments a. Historic Preservation Fine Tuning View Attachments Changes to the City' s zoning regulations to provide clarity and efficiency for the Historic Preservation Overlay zoning regulations . (The process and criteria for establishing an historic district is currently being addressed through a separate petition. ) This proposal includes the following items : • Improve clarity without changing the intent of specific zoning regulations . • Streamline the approval process for applicants . • Allow the Historic Landmark Commission to modify bulk and lot regulations in historic districts . • Address ongoing problems with administration of existing regulations . • Clarify the length of time a Certificate of Appropriateness is valid. • Clarify wording that may be open to interpretation. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00470 . Councilmember Simonsen said there were a number of historic preservation items to be addressed. He said some audience members were interested in historic district designation process and character conservation districts. The Council consensus was to be to focus on those two areas. Wilf Sommerkorn, Joel Paterson, Maryann Pickering and Janice Jardine briefed the Council with handouts . b. Historic District Designation Process and Criteria View Attachments 5 : 45 : 03 PM Zoning regulation changes that modify the process and adoption criteria for establishing new Local Historic District and Historic Landmark sites . The proposal would: • Clarify the types of designations that can be approved o Landmark Sites o Geographic-based Historic District o Thematic Based Historic Districts • Clarify who can initiate a petition to designate a new local historic district : o The Mayor o A majority of City Councilmembers o A property owner with support from a certain percentage of the total number of property owners within the proposed district . • Define the staff review process . • Outline how to assist gauging the level of property owner support for creation of a new local Historic District. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00723 . 5 : 50 : 15 PM Councilmember Luke said the process where the Council and Mayor could designate these sites was problematic without having adequate representation from the neighborhoods . The Council discussed the community-driven process . Discussion was held regarding the different processes to be utilized and reasoning for such. The following Straw Polls were conducted: 6 : 12 : 25 PM The Mayor, City Council by majority, and property owner to have the ability to be able to initiate a Landmarks local historic site process. The majority of the Council appeared to be in favor. 6 : 13 : 43 PM The Mayor, City Council by majority to have the ability to initiate a thematic historic district. The majority of the Council appeared to be in favor. 6 : 24 : 53 PM A single property owner could initiate a petition for a thematic historic district. The majority of the Council appeared to be in favor. 6 : 26 : 39 PM The Mayor and City Council by majority can initiate a petition for local historic district designation. The majority of the Council were not in favor. 6 : 28 : 30 PM Percentage of local property owners to initiate a petition from the three options : Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) recommendation of 10-25%; Planning Commission recommendation of 33%; or Councilmember Luke' s recommendation of 40% . Three Councilmembers preferred the HLC recommendation; two preferred Councilmember Luke' s recommendation; and one preferred the Planning Commission recommendation. It was determined there would be the need to acquire Councilmember Penfold's response. 6 : 33 : 11 PM Discussion followed regarding the need to have all Council Members present to be able to adequately represent straw poll recommendations . Councilmember Simonsen indicated the Council would not conduct additional discussion following the regular meeting. c. Character Conservation Districts View Attachments Creation of a Character Conservation Zoning District and related zoning regulations . The purpose of a Character Conservation Zoning District is to: • Protect desirable and unique physical features and design characteristics • Promote economic revitalization • Enhance livability of the City • Reduce conflict caused by incompatible development and promote compatible development • Provide a planning tool for future developments • Stabilize property values • Retain affordable housing Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, PLNPCM2011-00473 . d. Preservation Plan View Attachments Proposed Salt Lake City Historic Preservation Plan. The Plan would be the key strategic document to guide preservation activity and inform decisions relating to budget priorities, development of incentives, master plans, zoning text and map amendments and site specific development. (Petitioner Salt Lake City Council - Petition No. PLNPCM2009-00171 . ) #6. 6 : 34 : 01 PM INTERVIEW JOEDY LISTER AND GEORGE SUMMER PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENTS TO THE SUGAR HOUSE PARK AUTHORITY. Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Lister' s and Mr. Sumner' s names were on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #7 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING regarding an ordinance amending Sections of the City' s Zoning Regulations relative to Grade Change. The purpose of the proposed changes is to clarify the current regulations and close loopholes . View Attachments The proposed amendments include : • Definition for building height, established grade, natural grade, finished grade, dormer and exterior wall height . • Modify regulations for obstructions in required yard areas relating to grade changes for commercial and residential structures . • Clarify and update of language in the foothill zoning regulations relating to grade changes . • Clarify the Yalecrest Compatible Infill Overlay zoning regulations, lot and bulk standards, fences, walls and hedges that relate to measuring height from established or finished grade . • Replace and update illustrations for the definitions . • General fine tuning. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner Mayor Ralph Becker; Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00055 . Written briefing only. #8 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING regarding an ordinance to provide clarity and efficiency to sections of the City' s Zoning Regulations and City Code relative to the Planning Commission. View Attachments The proposed changes include : • Amend Section 21A. 06 . 030 (Planning Commission) o Change the required number of Commissioners to a minimum of nine (9) . o Allow a quorum to be a majority of the appointed voting members of the Commission. o Clarify the jurisdiction and authority of the Planning Commission relating to review of Planned Developments . • Remove Chapter 2 . 20 (Planning and Zoning Commission) from Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the City Code to eliminate confusion between the Zoning regulations (Title 21A) and the City Code related to the Planning Commission. Related provisions of Title 21A (Zoning) may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker; Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00554 . (Item H4) Written briefing only. #9 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY- CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 ; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (g) . This item was not held. #10 . HOLD A DISCUSSION regarding proposed changes to City Regulations to establish a process allowing Temporary Street Closures for Neighborhood and Community Events . The proposed changes would simplify procedures for holding neighborhood block parties and would authorize a "Paint the Pavement" program that promotes "place making" through neighborhood art . View Attachments Written briefing only. #11 . HOLD A DISCUSSION to review Philosophy Statements . The Council met in January to discuss priority focus areas and requested that Staff provide Draft Philosophy Statements for review and refinement by the public. The following Philosophy Statements have been adopted: Economic Health of the City, Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, and Transportation and Mobility. The remaining Philosophy Statements will be considered; Parks and Open Space, Sustainability and Education. View Attachments View Attachments View Attachments Written briefing only. The meeting adjourned at 6 : 41 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held September 4, 2012 . clm September 11, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, at 6 : 50 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; John Anderson, Principal Planner; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Michael Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Deputy Director; Jim Cleland, Facilities Division Energy/Utilities Management Coordinator; Jeff Snelling, Deputy City Engineer; Alden Breinholt, Public Services Operations Director; Leslie Chan, Open Space Coordinator; Julianne Hancock, Library Communications Director; Lisa Davis, The Leonardo Public/Government Relations; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 6 : 53 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 6:53:58PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements . #2 . 7:08:47 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. Councilmember Luke briefed the Council on the Anti-Bulling Initiative . He said 12, 500 students (Salt Lake and Park City School Districts) would be able to watch the film and have discussions about it at school . He said a public information and education campaign about anti-bullying would be released later in the year. #3. 7:10:10 PM RECEIVE A MID-YEAR LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING AND UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON STATE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS REGARDING BILLBOARDS, SKI-LINK AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS. THE COUNCIL MAY ALSO DISCUSS OTHER LEGISLATIVE ISSUES RAISED BY THE ADMINISTRATION OR BY INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL MEMBERS. Lynn Pace said he was asked to update the Council on billboards, SkiLink and historic districts . He said the League of Cities and Towns was working on new proposals because bills relating to the billboard industry had failed. He said a recently adopted billboard/sign ordinance required some additional follow-up/amendments and the Administration planned to update the Council . Mr. Pace said the SkiLink proposal involved a federal legislative request to sell 30-acres of federal forest service land. He said City/Federal lobbyists were actively involved to defeat the proposal . Councilmember Penfold expressed concerns about protecting the City' s watershed. Mr. Pace said the City was in the second, one-year moratorium regarding the creation of historic districts . He said the moratorium prohibited creation of historic districts and demolitions . He said he felt the Legislature wanted the City to develop a proposal/model that would address the issues . He said he spoke with others who felt if the City developed a workable solution State legislation would not be needed. He said elements that needed to be considered included willingness to limit City land use authority requiring property owner consent and determine appropriate initiation and adoption levels for property owner consent. Councilmember Simonsen said this issue would be scheduled for follow-up discussions . #4 . 7:32:50PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD CREATE AN OVERLAY DISTRICT AT LIBRARY SQUARE THAT WOULD ALLOW THE MAIN LIBRARY AND THE LEONARDO TO HANG LARGE TEMPORARY SIGNS ON THEIR STRUCTURES. THE PROPOSED DISTRICT ALSO WOULD ALLOW THE SMALL SHOPS IN THE MAIN LIBRARY' S URBAN ROOM TO ADVERTISE THEIR PRESENCE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. EXTERIOR SIGNS ARE CURRENTLY LIMITED ON LIBRARY SQUARE SINCE IT IS LOCATED IN A PUBLIC LANDS DISTRICT (PL-2) . RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR BECKER, PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011- 00451 . View Attachments Russell Weeks, John Anderson, Wilford Sommerkorn, Julianne Hancock and Lisa Davis briefed the Council with handouts and a PowerPoint Presentation. Council Members comments/concerns included viability of inside businesses, tenant rental rates/turnover, window advertising, monument sign controls, illuminated signs, increased banner usage and avoid feeling of strip malls . Councilmember Penfold requested follow-up information/comparison on dimensions for two and three sided monument signs allowed in commercial areas located in historic districts . Councilmember Christensen expressed concerns about allowing multiple flats signs which displayed multiple context/materials and what customers would be captured by that advertizing. Councilmember Love said she thought Council Members were in favor of banners/monument signs but had various concerns about exterior/flat signs . Council Members suggested placing a monument sign on the northwest corner of the Library to identify businesses/amenities . Mr. Weeks said the proposal contained a large increase from the existing ordinance and suggested that the Council request graphics on what a flat sign would look like under the new proposal . A majority of the Council was in favor. Councilmember Penfold asked for information on how storefront footage was defined for the Leonardo. Discussion was held on window signage . Mr. Sommerkorn said he thought what currently existed at the Leonardo was more than 12 square feet but probably less than 25 percent. A straw poll was taken on the current proposal for window signage . A majority of the Council was in favor of the proposal (Leonardo only) with a request that the Administration get back to the Council on what the Leonardo' s current percentage was . Councilmember Simonsen said before this came back to the Council for formal action the Administration needed to prepare a graphic or something to show what 25% would look like and potentially include a specific proposal from the Leonardo. A straw poll was taken on allowing internal or external signage . A majority of the Council was in favor of internal . Councilmember Simonsen said a public hearing was scheduled for September 18, 2102 . #5. 8:22:37 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. 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 • Discuss the 1300 South Viaduct - 500 West to 700 West Feasibility Study. • Discuss other capital improvement issues and needs . Karen Halladay, LuAnn Clark, David Everitt, Mike Ackerlow, John Naser, Robin Hutcheson, Jim Cleland, Rick Graham, Alden Breinholt, Emy Maloutas, Leslie Chan and Jeff Snelling briefed the Council with handouts and a PowerPoint Presentation. Ms . Halladay said the total amount to be allocated was $6 . 8 million which included Class C funds ($2 . 4 million) . Council comments/decisions were made on the following items detailed in the handout . CLASS "C" FUNDS CATEGORY • Class "C" 1 - 700 South Reconstruction Phase 5 - Approve $1 million. Ms . Halladay said the money had been spent. • Class "C" 2 - 1300 South Viaduct Rehabilitation STP Grant Match - Approve $280, 000 . Discussion was held on bridge projects . Councilmember LaMalfa requested that the Administration develop a plan to evacuate City residents if all bridges were destroyed during a 2000-year event . Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Administration had provided a great deal of information and it was now up to the Council to discuss the issues and make policy decisions . A straw poll was taken on the Administration' s proposal regarding the 1300 South Viaduct project . A majority of the Council was in favor. Councilmember Simonsen said Councilmember LaMalfa' s request could potentially be a legislative intent that the Council could consider when CIP was formally adopted. He said the intent would be to work with the emergency/transportation entities to explore evacuation routes Citywide that might not be impacted by structure failures . Discussion was held on where sidewalks should be installed and how wide they should be . A majority of the Council was in favor of having the Administration prepare proposals on all pedestrian options and circulate them to the Council for review/feedback. • Class "C" 3 - Street Pavement Overlay and Preservation FY12/13 - Citywide: Approve $920, 000 . Councilmember Christensen suggested any unused Class C funds be redirected to improve bike lanes . • Class "C" 4 - Concrete Streets Rehabilitation FY12/13 - Citywide: Approve $200, 000 . SET ASIDES CATEGORY • Public Facilities : Approve $390, 000 . • Spring Mobile Park - Naming Rights: Approve $125, 000 (revenue neutral) . • Percent for Art: Approve $80, 000 . • Contingency: Approve $86, 000 . GENERAL FUND CIP CATEGORY • Streets 3 - Sidewalk Rehabilitation - Concrete Sawing and Slab Jacking FY12/13 - Citywide: Approve $200, 000 . Mr. Naser said a higher percentage of damaged sidewalks existed outside CDBG eligible areas then inside them. The Council requested follow-up information confirming percentages . • Streets 2/ADA Ramps/Corner Repairs FY12-13 - Citywide: Approve $250, 000 . • Streets 4/Local Streets Reconstruction FY12-13: Approve $100, 000 . Council Members would consider allocating additional money to overlay if extra CIP funds were available . • Parks 9/Rotary Glen Park Restroom/Pavilion: Approve $140, 500 . • Transportation 3/Bikeway Projects - Citywide: Approve $450, 500 . A majority of the Council was in favor of having Transportation change the scope . Councilmember Love said the City needed to develop a bike system like Vancouver' s where bikers felt safe and separated from traffic and not just painted lines . Ms . Hutcheson said an RFP was released for a vendor to develop a bicycle/pedestrian master plan. She said they would present the first round of recommendations to the Council in January, 2013 and then a final plan by the spring of 2013 . Ms . Clark said the Administration planned to update/expand the scope of service to include Ms . Hutcheson' s comments . Item was starred for further discussion/potential increase . • Parks 6/International Peace Garden Restoration: Approve $153, 420 . • Parks 3/Foothill Boulevard Islands Landscape and Irrigation System: Approve $126, 000 . • Parks 8/Fairmont Park ADA Playground Improvements: Approve $18, 000 . (Mayor recommended design only) • Streets 1/700 South Reconstruction Phase 5: Allocated under Class "C" Road funds (#1) . • Streets 5/Paver Crosswalk Reconstruction - various locations : Approve $75, 000 . Councilmember Garrott said some new stamped crosswalks on 400 South were covered with asphalt during the Utah Department of Transportation' s (UDOT) overlay project. Mr. Naser said UDOT also covered crosswalks and monuments on 900 East and he was working with them to remedy the problem. • Public Facilities 4/Irrigation Water Conservation and Asset Renewal Project Design - various locations : Approve $139, 636 . • Public Facilities 8/Sorenson Unity Center Emergency Power Generator: Approve $161, 102 . • Public Facilities 5/Sugarhouse Business District Irrigation Water Conservation and Asset Renewal Project Design: Approve $150, 000 . Councilmember Simonsen said because the recommendation was half the request amount, he was concerned about the ability to complete projects . • Parks 10/Lindsey Gardens ADA Playground Improvements (design only) : Approve $18, 000 . • Parks 5/Gilgal Irrigation System Replacement: Approve $59, 000 . • Public Facilities/Fleet 10/City Fleet Vehicle Fueling Sites - Various: Approve $174, 042 . Councilmember Christensen said the handout indicted District One was included. Ms . Clark said that was a mistake and would be corrected. • Parks 15/City Cemetery Tree Replacement: Approve $55, 000 . • Streets 10/Military Drive Reconstruction Continuation: Approve $86, 500 . • Parks 1/Dogs Off-Leash Parks : Approve $65, 000 . Ms . Maloutas said the recommendation was to only make necessary improvements at existing off-leash sites . Ms . Clark said the Administration would update the scope of service . • Parks 2/Wasatch Hollow Open Space Riparian Restoration Phase II : Approve $633, 200 . • Parks 16/Baseball Park Concession Stand Improvements: Approve $220, 000 . Ms . Maloutas said the additional $20, 000 would address storage needs . (Administration to update scope of service) • Parks 18/Sugar House Park Restroom Replacement Project, Phase I : Approve $140, 000 . The Council requested the Administration prepare options/choices for various types of restroom facilities . Ms . Maloutas said she would give the Council information (PowerPoint) regarding the progression of the proposal including restroom options . • Parks 4/Parleys Historic Nature Park Restoration, Phase II : Approve $63, 000 (design only) . Item was starred for further discussion/potential increase/implementation. • Parks 17/Urban Forestry Management Plan - Citywide: Approve $100, 000 . Rick Graham said a management plan would help resolve a large number of conflicting policies . He said strategic planning, policy development and a complete inventory were needed to ensure future decisions were made correctly. Councilmember Luke said trees being replaced in neighborhoods needed to be similar in type for consistent esthetics and wanted the Administration to look at ways to accomplish that. Council Members were in favor of having the Administration come back with additional information/answers . Mr. Graham said they would come back with information on how the $100, 000 would be spent as it pertained to the first phase described in the application. Councilmember Garrott asked the Administration to consider, as part of the City' s local food policy, planting fruit trees and providing public education about maintaining/picking the fruit . Councilmember LaMalfa said as part of the tree inventory process he felt an opportunity existed to work closely with Engineering to inventory curbs, gutters and sidewalks that had been broken by trees . Item was starred for further discussion/potential increase . • SLC School District/Salt Lake School District Lincoln Elementary Community Learning: Approve $0 . Ms . Clark said a problem occurred which made the project in Councilmember LaMalfa' s District ineligible for funding. She said the money would be recaptured in the next budget opening and then be re-allocated by the Council . Councilmember LaMalfa suggested allocating $300, 000 to Glendale and reallocating the other $280, 000 to another CDBG project. A majority of the Council was in favor. • SLC School District/Salt Lake School District Glendale/Mountain View Campus Community Learning: Approve $300, 000 . • Engineering/Salt Lake City Engineering Comprehensive Study: Approve $100, 000 . • Streets 6/Sidewalk Replacement Special Assessment Area (SAA) FY2012-13: Approve $0 . Councilmember Penfold wanted the Administration to explore different mechanisms to educate/inform the public about SAA' s . Item was starred for further discussion/potential increase . • Transportation 9/Bike Share Program - Various locations Citywide: Approve $0 . • Transportation 7/Street Lighting Wire Replacements - Citywide: Approve $0 . Councilmember Penfold wanted information on how much wire was missing and actual replacement costs . Councilmember Simonsen asked if this should be handled under a Street Lighting Program. Councilmember Penfold asked if replacement funding was incorporated in a Street Lighting Program or should the City achieve a specific standard before discussions were held about shifting to a Street Lighting Assessment. He said additional information was needed but asked the Administration to address some immediate replacement needs specifically at 600 North/600 South viaducts and utilize energy efficient technology. Item was starred for further discussion/follow-up. • Transportation 11/Street Light Conversion to Energy Efficient Bulbs - various locations: Approve $0 . • Transportation 2/Traffic Signal Installation - 600 South to 600 East: Approve $180, 000 . Ms . Hutcheson said the signal would be designed specifically for bikes which was part of the overall 600 East Bike Boulevard project. Councilmember Simonsen said additional CIP briefings would be scheduled to address/allocate the remaining $2 . 1 million. #6 . HOLD A DISCUSSION TO REVIEW PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS . THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE FOLLOWING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED : ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE AND TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY. THE REMAINING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED : SUSTAINABILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, AND EDUCATION. View Attachments View Attachments View Attachments Item not held. #7 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 ; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 10 : 26 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held September 11, 2012 . sc September 18, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold and Charlie Luke . Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Maryann Pickering, Principal Planner; Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Michaela Oktay, Principal Planner; Frank Gray, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Janice Jardine, Council Land Use Policy Analyst; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Alden Breinholt, Operations Director of Public Services; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; Mark Kram, Seamans Representative and an account representative for Salt Lake City; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Jim Lewis, Public Utilities Finance Administrator; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Brad Stewart, Public Utilities Engineer V; Michael Barry, Transportation Engineer; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Cindi Mansell, City Recorder; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 08 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2 : 08 : 55 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING ORDINANCE CHANGES THAT WOULD MODIFY YOUTHCITY RECREATION PROGRAM FEES (SECTION 15 . 16 . 090 OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE) AND AMEND THE CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE . THE PROPOSED CHANGES : View Attachments • EXTEND THE YOUTHCITY SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM BY TWO WEEKS . THIS IS HALF OF A REGULAR SESSION, SO FEES WOULD BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY. • ALLOW REFUGEE YOUTH WHO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM TO FORGO PAYMENT TO THE CITY. YOUTHCITY RECEIVED A GRANT FROM SALT LAKE COUNTY ENABLING THE PROGRAM TO BE EXTENDED AND SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED. • TRANSFER ALL YOUTHCITY FEES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE . THIS IS A HOUSEKEEPING ITEM TO INCLUDE YOUTHCITY FEES IN THE CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE. #2 . RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT MORE THAN $2 ,000 ,000 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2012 (UINTA BREWING CO. ) PURSUANT TO THE RESOLUTION, THE CITY WILL LEND THE PROCEEDS OF THE BONDS TO UINTA BREWING CO. (THE "OWNER") FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING OF AN APPROXIMATELY 34 ,000 SQUARE-FOOT EXPANSION FACILITY TO BE LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1760 SOUTH FREMONT DRIVE, IN SALT LAKE CITY, TO BE OWNED AND USED BY THE OWNER AS A BREWERY AND RELATED MANUFACTURING FACILITIES . View Attachments #3 . HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION STEPS THAT WILL ENABLE SALT LAKE CITY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE IN PRESERVATION EFFORTS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR UNIQUE SITUATIONS . a. 2 : 09 : 16 PM HISTORIC PRESERVATION FINE TUNING. CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE CLARITY AND EFFICIENCY FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00470 . (THE PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC DISTRICT IS CURRENTLY BEING ADDRESSED THROUGH A SEPARATE PETITION. ) THIS PROPOSAL INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS : View Attachments • IMPROVE CLARITY WITHOUT CHANGING THE INTENT OF SPECIFIC ZONING REGULATIONS . • STREAMLINE THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR APPLICANTS . • ALLOW THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TO MODIFY BULK AND LOT REGULATIONS IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS . • ADDRESS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH ADMINISTRATION OF EXISTING REGULATIONS . • CLARIFY THE LENGTH OF TIME A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS IS VALID . • CLARIFY WORDING THAT MAY BE OPEN TO INTERPRETATION. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) Wilford Sommerkorn, Joel Paterson, Maryann Pickering, Cheri Coffey, Janice Jardine, Michaela Oktay and Frank Gray briefed the Council from the attachments . Councilmember Simonsen said no follow-up was needed. He said this would be scheduled for a vote when the other historical items were ready. Councilmember Garrott said he would work with Ms . Jardine to prepare a substitute motion. b. 2 : 44 : 36 PM HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA. ZONING REGULATION CHANGES THAT MODIFY THE PROCESS AND ADOPTION CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT AND HISTORIC LANDMARK SITES PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011- 00723 . THE PROPOSAL WOULD : View Attachments • CLARIFY THE TYPES OF DESIGNATIONS THAT CAN BE APPROVED o LANDMARK SITES o GEOGRAPHIC-BASED HISTORIC DISTRICT o THEMATIC BASED HISTORIC DISTRICTS • CLARIFY WHO CAN INITIATE A PETITION TO DESIGNATE A NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT: o THE MAYOR o A MAJORITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS o A PROPERTY OWNER WITH SUPPORT FROM A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT. • DEFINE THE STAFF REVIEW PROCESS • OUTLINE HOW TO ASSIST GAUGING THE LEVEL OF PROPERTY OWNER SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF A NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) Joel Paterson, Cheri Coffey, Wilford Sommerkorn, Maryann Pickering, Lynn Pace and Janice Jardine briefed the Council with attachments . Councilmember Penfold said the percentage of people necessary to initiate a petition was critical . He said he was concerned about eliminating the Council' s ability to make any decision during the final approval process . He said there should not be an extreme threshold to initiating a petition by the neighborhood. He said he wanted a lower threshold. Councilmember Simonsen said he felt the thematic based historic districts had potential for a preservation tool where the creation of geographically bounded historic districts could be more difficult . Straw Polls taken: • Were Council Members interested in more fully developing the idea of a thematic district and to give direction to Planning Staff to more fully develop some options and criteria and maybe a separate process for thematic district which was currently lumped with historic districts . All Council Members were in favor. • A local historic district could only be initiated by the Mayor. Council Members were in favor. (4-3) • Majority of City Council initiating the designation of a local historic district. Council Members were in favor. (4-3) • Property owners initiating the designation of a local historic district (Historic Landmark Commission (10% to 25%) or Planning Commission (33%) ) Council Members Garrott, Penfold, LaMalfa and Simonsen were in favor of the Historic Landmark Commission and Council Members Love, Luke and Carlton were in favor of the Planning Commission. • Historic Landmark Commission or Planning Commission initiating the designation. Council Members were in favor of the Historic Landmark Commission. (4-3) • Fine tuning in a 10-25% threshold range. Council Members were in favor of a 15% threshold. • Historic Landmark Commission and Planning Commission' s recommendation of one vote per property. All Council Members were in favor. • Percentage of total votes as opposed to percentage of property owners or total number of ballots sent out. All Council Members were in favor. • Landmarks recommendation of a simple majority of the ballots received by property owners or if less than a simple majority of the property owners support it, it would take a majority of the Council to create it. Council Members were in favor. Councilmember Garrott abstained from the vote . • Time period for sending out both notices and getting responses back from the property owners . Council Members were in favor of 30 days total . • Three months from whenever the first signature was dated to the last signature to meet the qualifications . Council Members were not in favor. • Six months from whenever the first signature was dated to the last dated signature to meet the qualifications . Council Members were in favor. (6-1) Councilmember Simonsen asked staff to prepare an official form that would clearly identify what the petition was . He said the petitioner could propose the boundary and the signatures would need to come from within the proposed boundary. He asked Council to let him know by next Tuesday if a follow-up briefing was needed. c. CHARACTER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS . CREATION OF A CHARACTER CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00473 . THE PURPOSE OF A CHARACTER CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT IS TO: View Attachments • PROTECT DESIRABLE AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS . • PROMOTE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION. • ENHANCE THE LIVABILITY OF THE CITY. • REDUCE CONFLICT CAUSED BY INCOMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTE COMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT. • PROVIDE A PLANNING TOOL FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS . • STABILIZE PROPERTY VALUES . • RETAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) This item was not held. d. PRESERVATION PLAN. PROPOSED SALT LAKE CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00171 . THE PLAN WOULD BE THE KEY STRATEGIC DOCUMENT TO GUIDE PRESERVATION ACTIVITY AND INFORM DECISIONS RELATING TO BUDGET PRIORITIES, DEVELOPMENT OF INCENTIVES, MASTER PLANS, ZONING TEXT, MAP AMENDMENTS AND SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT. (PETITIONER SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) View Attachments This item was not held. #4 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments This item was not held. #5 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . This item was not held. #6 . 4 : 52 : 10 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ENERGY SERVICE COMPANY (ESCO) AUDIT OF SALT LAKE CITY PARKS AND PUBLIC LANDS FACILITIES . UNDER THE PROPOSAL, THE CITY WOULD TAKE OUT A LOAN TO FINANCE LIGHTING, BUILDING AND IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS THAT WOULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN ENERGY SAVINGS, OPERATION SAVINGS AND A REDUCTION IN GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS . ENERGY AND OPERATION COST SAVINGS WOULD PAY DEBT SERVICE AND EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A NET SAVINGS FOR THE CITY. THE CITY HAS NOT YET COMMITTED TO THIS PROJECT AND THE ADMINISTRATION IS LOOKING FOR COUNCIL SUPPORT BEFORE PURSUING IT FURTHER. View Attachments Alden Breinholt, Mark Kram, Emy Maloutas , Jennifer Bruno and Rick Graham briefed the Council with a power point presentation and the attachments . Councilmember Simonsen said the Council would continue to move forward with this item. #7 . 5 :22 : 36 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PETITION THAT WOULD AMEND THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN, ZONING MAP AND ZONING REGULATIONS TO REFLECT THE PROPOSED 400 SOUTH LIVABLE COMMUNITIES STATION AREA PLANS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00647 . THE PROPOSAL WOULD IMPLEMENT LAND USE POLICIES FOR MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ON THE BLOCKS ADJACENT TO THE 400 SOUTH TRANSIT CORRIDOR FROM 200 EAST TO 1000 EAST. PROPERTIES IN THIS CORRIDOR WOULD BE REZONED FROM THEIR EXISTING ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS TO THE TRANSIT STATION AREA (TSA) ZONING DISTRICTS. IN ADDITION, THE PROPOSAL WOULD ESTABLISH NEW ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THIS AREA. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR BECKER) . View Attachments Maryann Pickering, Nick Norris, Janice Jardine and Robin Hutcheson briefed the Council from attachments . #8 . RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 . 64 (DEMOLITION) , CHAPTER 18 . 97 (MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS) , AND SECTION 18 . 48 . 250 (BOARDED BUILDING MAINTENANCE) , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO MODIFY THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND MAINTENANCE OF BOARDED BUILDINGS . THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO PROVIDE FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY THEREAFTER TO ENSURE DEMOLITION IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY, TO AVOID DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT, AND TO ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF THE CITY'S HOUSING STOCK. (PETITIONER SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) View Attachments This item was not held. #9 . 6 : 07 : 46 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE PLANNED PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROCESS FOR CONSIDERATION OF A SEPARATE FUND FOR STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING EXPENSES . View Attachments Jim Lewis, David Everitt, Brad Stewart and Mike Barry briefed the Council from attachments . Councilmember Simonsen said this proposal would be moved forward. #10 . 6 : 16 : 42 PM INTERVIEW OLGA EFIMOVA AND GWEN SPRINGMEYER PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENT TO THE SISTER CITIES ADVISORY BOARD . Gwen Springmeyer' s interview was postponed. Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Efimova' s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . #11 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . 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 • DISCUSS THE 1300 SOUTH VIADUCT - 500 WEST TO 700 WEST FEASIBILITY STUDY. • DISCUSS OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ISSUES AND NEEDS . This item was not held. #12 . 6 : 31 : 53 PM (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (g) . Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to enter into Closed Session, which motion carried, with a roll call vote . Council Members Christensen, Love, Penfold, Garrott, Luke and Simonsen voted aye . Councilmember LaMalfa was absent for the vote . Councilmember LaMalfa entered the Closed Session at 7 : 05 p.m. #13 . HOLD A DISCUSSION TO REVIEW PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS . THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE FOLLOWING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS & CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE AND TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY. THE REMAINING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED: SUSTAINABILITY PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, AND EDUCATION. This item was not held. The meeting adjourned at 7 : 25 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held September 18, 2012 . bj October 2, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold and Charlie Luke . Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Bridget Stuchly, Sustainability Outreach Coordinator; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Jan Aramaki, Council Constituent Liaison/ Research and Policy Analyst; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Neil Lindberg, Council' s Legal Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; Stephanie Toombs, Engineer V; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Elizabeth Buehler, Principal Planner; Janice Jardine, Council Land Use Policy Analyst; Maryann Pickering, Principal Planner; Wilf Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; John Anderson, Principal Planner; Michael Akerlow, Planning Deputy Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 12 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2 : 12 : 57 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION TO REVIEW PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS. THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE FOLLOWING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS & CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE AND TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY. THE REMAINING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED: SUSTAINABILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AND EDUCATION. View Attachments Nick Tarbet, Jan Aramaki, Bridget Stuchly and Rick Graham briefed the Council from attachments and a PowerPoint presentation. • Vision Statement. "The Council embraces a view of sustainability that changes habits and patterns to use only what is minimally needed for our generation so that resources are readily available and where possible replenished for future generations . There are ways that as a City we can affect the amount of natural resources that our residents and visitors use and provide programs or systems that would make it possible for visitors and residents to reduce the ecological footprint. " Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted to add "that it be audited and measured by a third party. " Councilmember Simonsen said they could take the first sentence and say that "the Council embraces a view of sustainability that measurably changes habits and patterns . " • Value Statements : o #1 . The Council values programs, education and services that promote a safe, healthy, beautiful and prosperous City and way of living for residents and visitors . The Council supports programs and services that reduce practices such as singular transportation, excessive energy usage, inadequate housing options and excessive waste production. Councilmember Love suggested eliminating the first sentence and taking out "programs and services that reduce" from the second sentence . Councilmember Sorensen said the sentence could read "the City supports greater efficiency in transportation and energy use, expanded choice and accessibility of housing options and reduction of waste" . Council Members were in favor. o #2 . The Council values improving education about sustainable practices such as recycling for homes, schools and businesses and reducing the ecologic footprint in such areas as waste, transportation, food, housing and energy. Mr. Tarbet asked about incorporating goal setting. "The Council values setting specific goals for recycling in homes, schools and businesses and reducing the ecological footprint in areas such as waste, transportation, food, housing and energy. Council Members were in favor. Councilmember Simonsen asked staff to update the statement with the added suggestions . He said once revisions were made, the sustainability statement would be scheduled for action on October 23rd. Council Members were in favor of submitting written statements on the Parks and Open Space Philosophy Statement to Council Staff. He said that statement would be tentatively scheduled for October 23rd. #2 . 3 : 08 : 04 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 . 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 • DISCUSS THE 1300 SOUTH VIADUCT - 500 WEST TO 700 WEST FEASIBILITY STUDY. • DISCUSS OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ISSUES AND NEEDS . Karen Halladay, LuAnn Clark, Michael Akerlow, Gina Chamness, Robin Hutcheson, Emy Maloutas, Stephanie Toombs and David Everitt briefed the Council from handouts and a PowerPoint presentation. Straw Polls taken: • $40 ,000 be used for Imperial Park; $220 ,000 for HAWK lights somewhere in the City; $88 ,000 for innovative traffic calming devices City-wide; $200 ,000 for special sidewalk projects; $1 . 5 million for street cars; and $90,000 for lighter, quicker, cheaper projects . Council Members were in favor. • The CIP funds for sidewalks would be City-wide and would include CDBG eligible areas . Council Members were in favor. #3 . 4 : 58 : 18 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST TO AMEND THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN AND SALT LAKE CITY ZONING MAP PURSUANT TO PETITION NOS . PLNPCM2012-00305 AND PLNPCM2012-00359 . THE PROPOSAL WOULD FACILITATE COMBINING FOUR PARCELS ON 500 SOUTH BETWEEN 500 EAST AND 600 EAST FOR A FUTURE MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER ONE CONSISTENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION. THE PROPOSAL WOULD: View Attachments • MODIFY THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO RESIDENTIAL OFFICE MIXED USE . • CHANGE THE ZONING ON ONE PARCEL LOCATED AT 538 EAST 500 SOUTH FROM RMF-35 (MODERATE DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO RO (RESIDENTIAL OFFICE DISTRICT. ) RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER STRATEGIC CAPITAL GROUP) Joel Paterson, Nick Tarbet and Elizabeth Buehler briefed the Council with attachments . Councilmember Simonsen said this item was on the Consent Agenda to schedule a public hearing for October 23ra #4 . HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION STEPS THAT WILL ENABLE SALT LAKE CITY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE IN PRESERVATION EFFORTS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR UNIQUE SITUATIONS . a. 5 : 13 :27 PM CREATION OF A CHARACTER CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00473 . THE PURPOSE OF A CHARACTER CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT IS TO: View Attachments • PROTECT DESIRABLE AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL FEATURES AND DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS . • PROMOTE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION. • ENHANCE THE LIVABILITY OF THE CITY. • REDUCE CONFLICT CAUSED BY INCOMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTE COMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT. • PROVIDE A PLANNING TOOL FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS . • STABILIZE PROPERTY VALUES . • RETAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) Janice Jardine, Maryann Pickering, Joel Paterson, Lynn Pace and Wilf Sommerkorn briefed the Council from handouts . Straw Polls taken: • Using a similar process for the establishment of a conservation district. Council Members were in favor . • Historic Landmark Commission would provide advice for and recommendation of creation and designation of a Character Conservation Overlay District. Council Members were in favor . • Once a district is created, when staff finds that a project application does not meet the design criteria or standards for administrative approval, the project application would be forwarded to the Historic Landmark Commission for review and decision. Council Members were in favor. • No fee charged for filing an application (with the required 15% property owner support) for designation of a Character Conservation Overlay District. Council Members were in favor . b. HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA. ZONING REGULATION CHANGES THAT MODIFY THE PROCESS AND ADOPTION CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT AND HISTORIC LANDMARK SITES PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011- 00723 . THE PROPOSAL WOULD : View Attachments • CLARIFY THE TYPES OF DESIGNATIONS THAT CAN BE APPROVED o LANDMARK SITES o GEOGRAPHIC-BASED HISTORIC DISTRICT o THEMATIC BASED HISTORIC DISTRICTS • CLARIFY WHO CAN INITIATE A PETITION TO DESIGNATE A NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT o THE MAYOR o A MAJORITY OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS o A PROPERTY OWNER WITH SUPPORT FROM A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT • DEFINE THE STAFF REVIEW PROCESS • OUTLINE HOW TO ASSIST GAUGING THE LEVEL OF PROPERTY OWNER SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF A NEW LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) This item was not held. c. PRESERVATION PLAN. PROPOSED SALT LAKE CITY HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00171 . THE PLAN WOULD BE THE KEY STRATEGIC DOCUMENT TO GUIDE PRESERVATION ACTIVITY AND INFORM DECISIONS RELATING TO BUDGET PRIORITIES, DEVELOPMENT OF INCENTIVES, MASTER PLANS, ZONING TEXT, MAP AMENDMENTS AND SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT. (PETITIONER SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) View Attachments This item was not held. d. HISTORIC PRESERVATION FINE TUNING. CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS TO PROVIDE CLARITY AND EFFICIENCY FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONING REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00470 . (THE PROCESS AND CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHING AN HISTORIC DISTRICT IS CURRENTLY BEING ADDRESSED THROUGH A SEPARATE PETITION. ) THIS PROPOSAL INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ITEMS : View Attachments • IMPROVE CLARITY WITHOUT CHANGING THE INTENT OF SPECIFIC ZONING REGULATIONS . • STREAMLINE THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR APPLICANTS . • ALLOW THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TO MODIFY BULK AND LOT REGULATIONS IN HISTORIC DISTRICTS . • ADDRESS ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH ADMINISTRATION OF EXISTING REGULATIONS . • CLARIFY THE LENGTH OF TIME A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS IS VALID . • CLARIFY WORDING THAT MAY BE OPEN TO INTERPRETATION. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) This item was not held. #5 . 6 : 31 : 09 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST TO CLOSE AND VACATE AN ALLEY AS A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 808 WEST EVERETT AVENUE PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2012-00337 . UNDER THE PROPOSAL, UTAH METAL WORKS, WHICH OWNS THE ADJACENT PROPERTY, WOULD PURCHASE THE ALLEY AND INTEGRATE IT IN THE COMPANY'S EXISTING OUTDOOR RECYCLING FACILITY. (PETITIONER UTAH METAL WORKS) View Attachments Joel Paterson, Jennifer Bruno and John Anderson briefed the Council from the attachments . Ms . Bruno said the public hearing date would be set on the Consent Agenda for October 23rd so the process could continue to move forward. #6 . DISCUSS THE PURPOSE AND GOALS FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARDS/COMMITTEES AND DECIDE WHETHER CHANGES ARE NEEDED MOVING FORWARD . • SISTER CITIES BOARD • BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE • GROUND TRANSPORTATION INFORMAL DISCUSSION GROUP This item was not held. #7 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO ENACT AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING OPINION QUESTIONS (MOVE TO AMEND) TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF SALT LAKE CITY AND ESTABLISHING RELATED PROCEDURES (ENACTING CHAPTER 2 . 69, SALT LAKE CITY CODE. ) (PETITIONER SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) View Attachments This item was not held. #8 . 7 : 44 :20 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments See File M 12-5 for announcements . #9 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . This item was not held. #10 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52- 4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137, g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (g) . This item was not held. The meeting adjourned at 6 : 39 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held October 2, 2012 . bj October 9, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at 12 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Ralph Becker, Mayor; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; Jeffry Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Rusty Vetter, Senior City Attorney; Janice Jardine, Council Policy Analyst; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Engineer; Helen Langan, Senior Advisor to the Mayor; David Hart, MOCA Systems; Steve Swisher, Swisher Garfield Traub; Robin Carbaugh, Carbaugh Associates; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 12 : 27 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 12:28:15PM UTA DISCUSSION. The Council and UTA officials will discuss operational issues and potential future issues of mutual interest. Councilmember Simonsen introduced Keith Bartholomew, Salt Lake City' s Representative on the UTA Board as well as the Assistant Dean for the College of Architecture and Planning at the University of Utah. He also introduced Matt Cybil, UTA Chief Planning Officer. Mr. Bartholomew stated he is honored to have served as the Salt Lake City representative on the UTA Board since 2003 . He briefed the Council on current Utah Transit Authority projects and upcoming changes to services . He and Matt Cybil continued to converse with the Council . A question and answer period took place, with the Council asking questions relative to specific projects and the UTA representatives providing response . A major topic was free-fare zones and the philosophy associated with that challenge, and including fares in general . The Council expressed desire to be of assistance in the areas of free-fare zones and frequency service increases . Discussion followed regarding certain concepts or projects that could be considered for a type of partnership. Discussion followed regarding the vision for transit service in Salt Lake City and how the City Council could develop a more intentional approach to all the different ways mass transit could serve a community. Further discussion followed surrounding the challenge between the UTA mission and the City Council to needs identified by Salt Lake City. Interest was expressed in knowing specific costs to increase service frequency, i .e . , to bring all routes from 15 minutes down to 10 and then down to five (or the total it would cost to reinstate all bus lines that had been cut over the past number of years) . It was explained that it costs approximately $900, 000 to run one route all day. Additional challenges such as increase in traffic and air quality affects were considered. Desire was expressed between both parties to keep this important dialogue open and consider additional discussions in the near future . Councilmember Simonsen left the meeting at this time. Councilmember Luke conducted the meeting. #2 . 7:00:50PM NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. Receive a briefing from the Administration regarding a resolution that prioritizes the list of optional elements to be included in the New Performance Arts Center. Once reviewed and adopted by the Council, this list will be used by the project team to determine what elements can fit within the current project budget, and which elements may need to be phased over time. View Attachments Mayor Ralph Becker, Helen Langan, Jennifer Bruno, David Hart, Steve Swisher and Robin Carbaugh briefed the Council from a PowerPoint presentation and attachments . Topics included project schedule, public workshop comments, base theater program for elements such as lobby, VIP/President' s Lounge, Performance Hall, stage, dressing rooms, and loading dock. Tier I optional elements included black box theater, rehearsal space, banquet facilities/meeting room, roof terrace and winter garden. Tier 2 option elements included mid-block walkway, Regent Street improvements and Regent Street retail . Finally, review took place of a diagram of the iterative design process and proposed reporting and feedback cycle was provided. Jennifer Bruno said the Council would need to communicate their priorities within one week to allow adequate time to compile the information and provide it within the packet for October 23, 2012 . Councilmember Luke requested an e-mail be sent to the Council as a reminder and that any comments be submitted to Ms . Bruno. #3. TENTATIVE - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES (IMS) UPDATE. Receive a briefing from Bill Haight, Director of IMS, on the status of several major technology initiatives for the City, including: View Attachments • SharePoint implementation; • GIS updates and opportunities for development; • Expanding opportunities for residents to communicate with City officials . This item was not held. #4 . 7:44:34 PM WASATCH CANYONS MASTER PLAN. Receive a briefing regarding a comprehensive planning and decision-making process associated with the Wasatch Canyons. The briefing will also include an update of various planning processes currently underway, including: View Map • Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons; • Mountain Transportation Study; • Revision of Salt Lake County' s Foothill and Canyons Overlay Zone; • Revisions of Salt Lake County' s Wasatch Canyons Master Plan. Mayor Ralph Becker and Jeff Niermeyer briefed the Council . It was explained that even though Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons and Wasatch Canyons were outside of Salt Lake City proper, the City was thoroughly engaged with these areas due to the fact they were charged with providing high quality and adequate water supply and with that responsibility came extraterritorial (beyond immediate borders) powers and duty to protect the watersheds . It was stated that Administration wanted to update the Council and encourage any feedback or questions in this regard. A map of the area was illustrated. Discussion followed regarding challenges being seen today never seen before in terms of the activity level and changing circumstances within these canyons . Uses have intensified, the population has grown, and the areas so popular; the fragile nature of the watershed resources was now more important than ever as the valley depends on that water. Mayor Becker discussed proposed development in these areas and the potential negative effects and access to the water supply areas that could come as a result . He stated transportation and public safety issues must be considered for the future and there has been difference of opinion expressed between those wanting preservation and those touting expansion of ski areas . There has been consideration of removing land from federal ownership to private in effort to facilitate development . Mayor Becker explained for the past several months, all interested parties have worked together to agree to pursue one comprehensive process that would serve everyone involved, both on the municipal and federal level . They are finally arriving at a point to launch an agreement of all major entities to participate in one process that feed efforts and decision-making processes for not just one area or proposal, but all together. He clarified that unless decisions start being considered from a holistic level or approach, the overall end results may not be desirable . It was stated the current US Forest Service plan does not allow ski area expansion and would need to be amended. Discussion followed regarding the amount of time it takes to make decisions for these areas . Mayor Becker explained it has taken this long for the parties involved to agree to have a more expedited, better coordinated, and efficient process so that developers are not waiting a decade from now for someone to make a decision. He stated he feels it is a huge benefit to our region economically if there is a good way to connect the ski areas, our valley, and those regions on the other side of the basin. If not done the correct way, however, the future of these areas could be jeopardized. The Council commended Mayor Becker and Jeff Niermeyer on their progress in the broad area process and policy arena; they offered any assistance possible . Mayor Ralph Becker said Administration will be looking for support from the Council in making funds available to protect our valuable resources . #5. 8:18:07 PM AUTHORIZE OPINION QUESTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO VOTERS. Receive a briefing regarding a proposal to enact an ordinance authorizing opinion questions (Move to Amend) to be submitted to the voters of Salt Lake City and establishing related procedures (enacting Chapter 2 . 69 of the Salt Lake City Code) . Petitioner - Salt Lake City Council. View Attachments Neil Lindberg briefed the Council with handouts and a PowerPoint presentation which provided background as well as current issues requested by Move to Amend to be modified or changed. He explained Counsel for the County Clerk' s Office have informally advised the Attorney' s Office of their opinion that the State Election Code (Title 20A) does not allow an opinion question to be placed on a municipal ballot . The question at this time is whether the Council would like to proceed with an ordinance to allow local opinion questions to be presented in a non-traditional way in any combination or format; and if so, consider the Move to Amend proposed amendments and whether they would strengthen the proposed ordinance, and at what cost. Cindy Gust-Jenson encouraged the Council to consider the suggestions as important policy and budget questions . She said if the draft ordinance was amended, she suggested the Council consider these in the context of being aware that at a later date they could result in cost impacts or policy shifts . Mr. Lindberg then reviewed the proposed amendments and straw polls were taken as follows : • Require a voter information pamphlet with arguments for and against a particular question, which would appear on the ballot (whether online or in printed form) ; Straw Poll : There was consensus amongst the Council Members present to be consistent and follow the outlined state process and model (UCA Title 20A Election Code) regarding the voter information pamphlet needing to be in written format and made available but could be dispersed by any method. • Require the City Recorder to act on a request within 60 days; Straw Poll : There was apparent consensus amongst the Council Members present for the City Recorder to act on a request within 60-days . • Require the City Recorder to publish an opinion short title and number in at least two Salt Lake County newspapers, including a locally-owned newspaper if one exists; Straw Poll : There was apparent consensus, with Councilmember LaMalfa abstaining, amongst the Council Members present to publish this information on the Utah Public Notice Website . There was consensus amongst the Council Members present to follow the standard City process and procedures for notification and to include posting on the City Web Page . There was a tie vote (Council Members LaMalfa, Garrott, and Penfold voting in favor and Council Members Christensen, Love, and Luke opposed) to include the requirement to publish in the newspapers . It was determined that Councilmember Simonsen would have to determine the vote on this issue . • Require the Council to approve a resolution within 60 days establishing the time and manner of voting; There appeared to be consensus to require the Council to approve a resolution within 60 days (from the date of receiving the recommendation from the City Recorder) for the Council to set the date of the election and the manner of voting. • Include a public review of the vote canvass and require the City Council endorsement by a formal vote; There appeared to be consensus to refer to the typical canvassing procedures and adopt the same (i .e . , accept the canvass in a public meeting to review the board results but not endorsement by a formal vote) . • Require the City Attorney to prepare a formal memorandum analyzing actions the City could take to effectuate the public desire evidenced in an opinion question outcome; There was consensus not to require a formal action on the part of the City. • Reduce the signature requirement to one-half the number of signatures required for an initiative; and Council Members Christensen, Garrott, Love, Luke and Penfold were in favor to adhere to the referendum and initiative requirements and not lower the threshold; Councilmember LaMalfa was opposed because he felt the required amount to be onerous . • Allow all residents, not just legal voters, to respond to an opinion question . Citing the need to conduct the election within a defined group of people and adhere to the current process to mandate the level of integrity, there was unanimous consensus not to allow all residents to vote (only legal voters) . Mr. Lindberg stated he would prepare the updated ordinance and bring it back for Council review and consideration. #6 . COUNCIL PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS . Hold a discussion to review philosophy statements . The Council met in January to discuss priority focus areas and requested that staff provide draft Philosophy Statements for review and refinement by the public. The following philosophy statements have been adopted: Economic Health of the City, Arts & Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, and Transportation & Mobility. The remaining philosophy statements will be considered: Sustainability, Parks and Open Space, and Education. View Attachments This item was not held. #7 . TENTATIVE - COUNCIL RETREAT DISCUSSION. Hold a follow-up discussion regarding the September 25 Council Retreat, including identifying next steps . View Attachments This item was not held. #8 . WATER AND SEWER REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 2012 . Receive a briefing regarding a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $30 ,000 ,000 of the City' s Water and Sewer Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds . The bonds will be used to: View Attachments • Finance all or a portion of water, sewer, and storm water system improvements in the amount of approximately $8 million; • Provide for the advance refunding of the callable portion of its Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2004 ; and • Pay costs of issuance . Written Briefing Only. #9 . REVISIONS TO SALT LAKE CITY CRIMINAL CODE . Receive a written briefing regarding an ordinance updating the City' s criminal code and repealing most of the City' s criminal code provisions that duplicate Utah Criminal Code provisions . The City Prosecutor' s Office, City Attorney' s Office, and Police Department have concluded that the vast majority of the duplicate provisions are not necessary. View Attachments Written Briefing Only. #10 . 9:11:56PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, including a review of Council Information items and announcements . View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements . #11 . 9:16:06 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, including an update on Council interest items and a report on meeting with the Chair and Vice Chair of various city boards and commissions . Councilmember Luke encouraged the Council to look at the written briefings on the Water and Sewer Revenue and Refunding Bonds and the Revisions to Salt Lake City Criminal Code . Also, provide information back on the Council Retreat as well as prioritizing items for the New Performing Arts Center. Councilmember Garrott stated he met with Staff regarding the Good Landlord Program; they were proposing a meeting to have a conversation informally before having a public meeting. He inquired as to interest; Councilmember Penfold had also expressed interest. Councilmember Luke said for the time being, they could proceed and he might be interested depending on whether Councilmember Simonsen was or not . #12 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 ; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (g) . This item was not held. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 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 the entire content. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held October 9, 2012 . October 23, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Ray Milliner, Principal Planner; Janice Lew, Senior Planner; Carl Leith, Senior Planner; Orion Goff, Building Official; Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Attorney; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; Michaela Oktay, Principal Planner; Dan Weist, Council Communications Coordinator; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 07 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2:07:14 PM RECEIVE BRIEFINGS REGARDING PROPOSED DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND SIGNS IN THE CITY' S HISTORIC DISTRICTS AND LANDMARK SITES. These guidelines have been developed to provide property owners, residents, City staff and the Historic Landmark Commission guidance in the careful treatment of the City' s historic resources . The guidelines recognize that change is inevitable in order for historic buildings and historic districts to remain vital parts of the City. The guidelines are advisory in nature and are intended to help evaluate and interpret the general preservation design standards in the City' s zoning regulations . a. Residential View Attachments An ordinance that would update the existing design guidelines for residential properties within the H-Historic Preservation Overlay District and landmark sites and create a preservation handbook pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00471 . The proposal would implement current preservation best practices, provide flexibility in addressing projects on a case-by-case basis and provide information on: • Preservation principles . • Background on the history and architectural development of the City. • How usage of the guidelines for rehabilitation and new construction projects and addressing unique circumstances for specific projects . Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. Joel Paterson, Janice Lew, Carl Leith, Cheri Coffey and Ray Milliner briefed the Council with handouts . Discussion included negative comments on Open City Hall, unclear guidelines, increased public acceptance and compliance, consistency with preservation plan, minor details handled administratively, flexibility to find solutions, local financial incentives, interpretation of standards versus guidelines and consistency needed throughout entire permit process . Mr. Leith said the historic preservation website would be redesigned to provide better public access and online preservation newsletters would focus on specific projects/topics . He said the City' s List-Serve and local neighborhood street fairs/events would also be used to disseminate information. Councilmember Garrott asked the Administration to find creative ways to increase public acceptance/compliance to encourage citizens to legally remodel homes/structures . Councilmember Penfold said he wanted the Administration to help applicants explore alternative ways to get their projects approved Administratively. b. 3:21:16 PM Commercial View Attachments An ordinance that would establish design guidelines for commercial properties within the H-Historic Preservation Overlay District and landmark sites pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2009- 00628 . The proposal would: • Implement current preservation best practices . • Provide flexibility in addressing projects on a case-by-case basis . • Serve as the basis for making informed and consistent decisions . Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. Joel Paterson, Janice Lew, Carl Leith, Cheri Coffey and Ray Milliner briefed the Council with handouts . c. 3:21:42PM Signs View Attachments An ordinance that would establish design guidelines for exterior signs within the H-Historic Preservation Overlay District and landmark sites pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00472 . The proposal would: • Implement current preservation best practices . • Provide flexibility in dealing with changes to existing signs . • Provide design guidance for future projects . Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. Joel Paterson, Janice Lew, Carl Leith, Cheri Coffey and Ray Milliner briefed the Council with handouts . Discussion included providing incentives to encourage the preservation of historic signs, maintenance issues and maintaining non-conforming rights . Straw Poll: A majority of the Council was in favor of having the Administration explore options that would allow signs to be restored at their original location or be refurbished and moved to a new location in order to provide more flexibility in preserving historic or landmark signs . Councilmember Simonsen asked if the Council wanted to schedule a follow-up discussion. A majority of the Council said no unless issues were raised during the public hearing. Mr. Paterson said some ideas expressed by the Council went beyond current sign guidelines which would require an ordinance amendment . Councilmember Simonsen asked Planning to work on alternate language for historic/vintage signs before the November 20, 2012 meeting. #2 . 4:02:23PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 . 64 (DEMOLITION) , AND CHAPTER 18 . 97 (MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS) , AND SECTION 18 . 48 .250 (BOARDED BUILDING MAINTENANCE) , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO MODIFY THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND MAINTENANCE OF BOARDED BUILDINGS. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for timely completion of demolition and improvement of property thereafter to ensure demolition is not detrimental to the use and enjoyment of surrounding property, to avoid demolition by neglect, and to encourage preservation of the City' s housing stock. Petitioner - Salt Lake City Council . View Attachments Neil Lindberg, Orion Goff, Lynn Pace and Frank Gray briefed the Council with handouts and a PowerPoint presentation. Discussion included should there be an exception for land assembly relating to redevelopment projects, should decisions to tear down buildings be made by an individual or advisory group, under what circumstances should boarded buildings be removed and how aggressive should the City be in achieving that goal, recapture all costs associated with boarded buildings, were there circumstances where the City wanted to encourage demolitions, ensure public understands proposal, when would a residential bond be required to guarantee landscaping, additional burden to obtain a bond, explore filing liens rather than bonding, boarded buildings have a negative effect on surrounding properties, ensure due process for property owners, water-wise landscaping, water and electric meters needed to maintain landscaping, require owners to post a building permit fee which could be used for landscaping, avoid making the administrative process to cumbersome/expensive, effectiveness of filing liens, does the threat of a lien change behavior, difficulty of collecting bonds, intangible benefits, cost recovery limited by State statue and different classifications needed for boarded buildings . Discussion was held on landscaping enforcement options such as bonds, property liens, fines, ongoing maintenance, finding more effective enforcement tools and reducing the City' s risk in installing landscaping. Straw Polls: • A majority of the Council was in favor of removing the bonding requirement for single family residential properties that were located in residential zones . • A majority of the Council was in favor of landscaping requirements for single family homes located in commercial zones or that were non-conforming. • A majority of the Council was in favor of continuing current requirements regarding commercial properties and exploring other enforcement mechanisms such as fines, liens, letters of credit, etc. Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Council staff could work with the Administration and come back with options . 4:50:41 PM Discussion was held on land assemblages . Comments included providing a grace period (one year) where someone could assemble parcels without being penalized as long as demolition had not occurred, ensuring vacant parcels/structures were dealt with appropriately, provide legislative direction on how decision making authority would be exercised and under what conditions . Councilmember Simonsen asked if any Council Members were opposed to creating provisions regarding land assemblage . No objections were raised. Councilmember Simonsen said he felt the proposal needed to include language that before any demolition occurred there needed to be evidence that some land assemblage had already occurred, financing and preliminary entitlements were in place and a notice of intent to demolish was provided so people had an opportunity to provide appropriate input. 5:07:30 PM Discussion was held on boarded building fees relative to covering regulatory costs . Comments included adjusting fee schedule to capture more actual costs, were present costs being recovered, incentivize property owners to do more than just maintain boarded buildings, impact on surrounding properties such as decreased value and inability to acquire improvement financing or sell property, discouraged new residents, created neighborhood blight, condemnation process needed, subsidize first year costs, add demolition tools including funding, address residential component in a separate ordinance, define nuisance in current code, provide resources to get court orders for demolition for properties not remediated. Councilmember Simonsen said there were circumstances where the City wanted to encourage property owners to pursue demolition on their own and where the City needed to take its own action. He asked if any Council Members were opposed to exploring some type of condemnation/court ordered process as a demolition tool . No objections were raised. Councilmember Simonsen asked if Council Members wanted to address the new proposal in conjunction with the demolition ordinance. Mr. Lindberg said he could prepare an additional ordinance so Council could see how the two related. A majority of the Council was in favor. 5:42:53 PM Discussion was held on the Administration' s concerns about how the ordinance would be enforced with existing resources . Councilmember Simonsen asked if Council Members were interested in full cost recovery. A majority of the Council was in favor. Ms . Gust-Jenson said there was a variety of scenarios regarding full cost recovery and additional clarification was needed. Councilmember Garrott suggested having the Administration provide options for various cost recovery scenarios . Councilmember Penfold also wanted to include costs relating to a third-party decision maker. A majority of the Council was in favor. Mr. Gray said they would prepare options for the Council which would include police/fire costs . 5:46:56 PM Discussion was held on whether decisions should be made by a single individual or some type of advisory body such as the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board (HAAB) . Mr. Goff said he preferred a group review/decision. Mr. Gray said staff would review the issue and come back to the Council with options/alternatives . Councilmember Simonsen asked if Council Members wanted to schedule another public hearing. A majority of the Council was in favor. Councilmember Simonsen asked if Council Members wanted to address residential and commercial separately. A majority of the Council was in favor of keeping them together in a single ordinance . #3. 5:52:06PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE REGARDING DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS FOR PARKING STRUCTURES, (SECTIONS 21A.30 . 020 AND 21A. 44 . 050) . IF ADOPTED, THE AMENDMENTS WOULD PROHIBIT THE DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS FOR SURFACE PARKING LOTS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (D-1) PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2012-00264 . The amendments also would prohibit surface parking lots or parking structures on block corners and Main Street . Parking development would be allowed in midblock areas when constructed behind a building or 75 feet behind the front property line . Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - City Councilmember Stan Penfold. (Item C1) View Attachments Michaela Oktay, Joel Paterson, Wilford Sommerkorn and Russell Weeks briefed the Council with handouts and a PowerPoint presentation. Ms . Oktay said the goal of the proposal was to prohibit demolitions for standalone one-lot parking lots, not accessory parking for businesses . Discussion was held on mid-block ground floor retail requirements . Councilmember Simonsen said he wanted to extend the proposal to the D2 zone which would require a broader process and analysis . He said the item was scheduled for a public hearing tonight and could be scheduled for additional follow-up if necessary. #4 . 3:55:36 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION TO REVIEW PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS. THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. THE FOLLOWING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED: ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE AND TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY. THE REMAINING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED: SUSTAINABILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AND EDUCATION. (ITEM D7A, ITEM D7B, ITEM C5) View Attachments & Sustainability & Parks and Open Space Karen Halladay and Dan Weist briefed the Council with handouts . Councilmember Simonsen said when all policy resolutions were adopted he wanted the Council to discuss next steps . He said policy statements could be forwarded to the Administration to be considered as part of "Plan Salt Lake" or the Council could develop something on its own. Councilmember Simonsen said the first value statement under "Parks and Open Space" dealt with habitat, buffer zones and the value of the Great Salt Lake shoreline . Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted the word "highways" added to No. 8 . A majority of the Council was in favor. Councilmember Simonsen asked Ms . Halladay to prepare a new version for the Council . #5 . RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST BY G, G & D WOODRUFF LLC FOR A $500,000 HOUSING TRUST FUND LOAN AT 3% SIMPLE INTEREST PER ANNUM. THE 30-YEAR LOAN WOULD BE USED TO CONSTRUCT THE BRUNSWICK PLACE APARTMENT BUILDING AT 245 SOUTH 200 EAST. THE SEVEN- STORY PROJECT WOULD CONSIST OF 132 RESIDENTIAL UNITS - 127 OF WHICH WOULD BE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS FOR RESIDENTS WHO EARN 75 PERCENT OR LESS OF THE CITY' S AREA MEDIAN INCOME . View Attachments Written briefing only. #6 . RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING A PETITION BY THOMAS A. WOLFF TO NARROW HOT SPRINGS ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN DULUTH AVENUE AND 1500 NORTH ADJACENT TO HIS PROPERTY PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNCPM2008-00294 . THE PROPOSAL WOULD ALSO CLOSE A PORTION OF THE ALLEY ADJACENT TO HIS PROPERTY. THE PETITIONER WOULD PAY FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THE PROPERTY PER CITY GUIDELINES . (ITEM H3) View Attachments Written briefing only. #7 . 6:17:02PM INTERVIEW MIKE MCKEE PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE GOLF ENTERPRISE FUND ADVISORY BOARD . (ITEM H4) Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. McKee' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #8 . 6:24:17PM INTERVIEW ANDREA OLSON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD . (ITEM H5) Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Olson' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #9 . 6:27:00PM INTERVIEW MARILYN PEARSON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY BOARD . (ITEM H6) Councilmember Simonsen said Ms . Pearson' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #10 . 8:39:01PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements . #11 . 8:52:38 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . View Attachments No issues were discussed. #12 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 ; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 52 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 the entire content. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held October 23, 2012 . sc November 13, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 , at 5 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance : Jennifer Bruno, Deputy Executive Council Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Rusty Vetter, Senior City Attorney; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; John Anderson, Principal Planner; Alden Breinholt, Public Services Operations Director; Dan Walker, Deputy Fire Chief; David Childress, Fleet Management Director; John Naser, City Engineer; Hal Johnson, Utah Transit Authority; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Dave Richards, Signature Books/Architect; Michael Maloy, Principal Planner; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5 : 14 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 5:32:43 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13. 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 BUDGET, INCLUDING: (NOTE: FOR COMPLETE LIST SEE ATTACHED TRANSMITTAL) View Attachments • Two recommended Fire Department studies; one study for Fire Station No. 3 in Sugar House, and one to review current service levels and assist in the development or modification of service levels to ensure safe and effective responses for fire suppression, emergency medical services, and specialty response situations . • Study for a crime lab and evidence storage facility. • Wetland mitigation at the Regional Athletic Complex. • Mid-year adjustments for the Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility (the "Landfill") . • Changes to the scope and funding for the remodel of the City' s Plaza 349 building Karen Halladay, David Everitt, Robin Hutchison, Alden Breinholt, Emy Maloutas, Rick Graham, Howell Johnson, John Naser, Daniel Walker and David Childress briefed the Council . Discussion was held on general topics . Mr. Everitt said due to delayed implementation/other issues parking revenues were down. He said metered parking would be enforced during the holiday season. Councilmember Christensen asked about solutions relating to apartment complex parking. Ms . Hutcheson said options were being explored. Councilmember Love said the Council allocated funding for an information/education campaign and asked for an update and how the revenue was being used. Ms . Hutcheson said they were at the end of Phase I which included completion of slcparking. com website, mailing post cards, public utility inserts, newspaper ads and radio spots . She said the communication group planned to meet tomorrow to discuss Phase II . Councilmember Christensen said there was a concern that elderly citizens were afraid to use new parking stations and asked when large events were held if staff could be available to assist customers . Ms . Hutcheson said she would add that to the Phase II group discussion. Council comments/decisions were made on the following items outlined in the handout . • 5:51:49 PM A-1 : 700 South Utilities Reimbursement (3550 West to 4400 West) ($346,309 — Source: CIP Fund) No concerns were raised. • A-2 : Withdrawn Prior to Transmittal. • A-3: Sport Complex/Steiner East HVAC Improvements ($3, 937,738 — Source: CIP Fund) The Administration removed this item from Budget Amendment #1 pending further research. • A-4 : Due Diligence Study for Fire Station #3 in Sugar House (Source: $120,700 — CIP Impact Fees) No concerns were raised. • A-5 : Parley' s Historic Nature Park Tar Issue - ($35,000 - Source: fund balance of the General Fund) The Council asked if this was a natural occurrence . Ms . Maloutas said no. She said funding would help with scope/background research and complete appropriate removal and disposal . She said the environmental assessment consisted of Phase I and II . • A-6: FBI Leasing of Task Force Building ($187,740 — Source: Other Special Revenue Fund) No concerns were raised. • A-7 : Plaza 349/City and County Building Furniture Purchase (Sources : $100,000 Fund Balance of the General Fund, $265,000 CIP Fund Barnes Bank Proceeds) Councilmember Garrott asked about the potential to recapture CIP funds . Ms . Halladay said general fund recapture was $127, 000 . She said Class C Road funds and CDBG recapture had restricted use . Mr. Everitt said the Administration did not have a proposal for recaptured funds . Councilmember Garrott asked about City and County Building maintenance . Ms . Bruno said millions of dollars were needed but the most critical element was exterior stone replacement/repair. Mr. Everitt said a study on this issue was nearing completion and would be transmitted to the Council within 30 days . A majority of the Council was in favor of the proposed recommendation. • A-8 : Outsourcing Governmental Immunity Claims Review ($30,000 - Source: Governmental Immunity Fund) No concerns were raised. • A-9: Withdrawn Prior to Transmittal. • A-10 : Impact Fee Waivers - ($331,838 - Source: General Fund) No concerns were raised. • A-11 : Withdrawn Prior to Transmittal. No concerns were raised. • A-12 : Crime Lab and Evidence Storage Development Consultant - ($110, 616 - Source: General Fund) Councilmember LaMalfa said he understood the crime lab would be a shared resource . Mr. Everitt said additional analysis was needed due to potential partnerships . Councilmember LaMalfa asked about cost sharing. Mr. Everitt said not for the initial phase . He said further analysis would be done on how other agencies could contribute . He said West Valley City provided a $60, 000 match on the needs assessment . Councilmember Christensen said he felt costs needed to be reimbursed through provided services . He said proper/thorough planning was needed to ensure the lab maximized its potential . Councilmember Garrott asked if the Administration would consider recapturing funding through partnership rents . Mr. Everitt said yes . Councilmember Garrott suggested making a legislative intent . Councilmember Simonsen said he thought additional follow-up/input was needed. A majority of the Council was in favor of scheduling a follow-up briefing before approving the budget . • 8:10:01 PM A-13: Transfer of Funds to Surplus Land Account - ($1,500,000 - Source: CIP Fund) Councilmember Garrott asked if funds had to be placed in the Surplus Land Account . Ms . Bruno said not legally although past policy was to use that fund when land was purchased/sold. Discussion was held on projects like 1300 East that were delayed/sacrificed during North Temple Viaduct reconstruction. Mr. Everitt said other sources of funding had been identified for those projects over the next several years but the 1300 East project could be moved up on the Council' s priority list . A majority of the Council was in favor of leaving the revenue in the proposed Surplus Land Account . Councilmember Simonsen said additional analysis was needed to identify opportunities to fund projects out of this account . • A-14 : Withdrawn Prior to Transmittal. • A-15: Regional Athletic Complex Wetland Mitigation - ($32,000 - Source: fund balance of the General Fund) Councilmember Penfold asked about the status . Mr. Everitt said the issue was still being decided by the State Supreme Court . • A-16: ESCO for Parks - ($6,455,386 - Source: CIP Fund) Ms . Bruno said the Council could discuss the type of debt service that would be issued such as a flat payment or back-loading. She said detailed analysis was attached to the staff report . Councilmember Christensen asked how much additional interest would be charged by back-loading. Ms . Bruno said $124, 000 . A majority of the Council was in favor of a "flat payment" scenario. The Council requested additional information/projected savings scenarios on contractual obligations relating to debt service should the City reduce efficiency measures or sell debt service assets . Councilmember Simonsen said the issue would be flagged for additional research/potential alternatives before final action was taken. • A-17 : Planning Travel Funding - ($20,000 - Source: fund balance of the General Fund) No concerns were raised. • A-18 : South Davis Transit Study - Matching Funds - ($30,000 - Source: fund balance of the General Fund) Councilmember Christensen asked about Davis County. Ms . Hutcheson said they were participating and had provided some match. She said other northern cities were still being worked with/studied. She said a good portion of the study dealt with identifying multiple alignments needed in downtown Salt Lake . • A-19: Fire Department "Standards of Cover" Study - ($50,000 total - Sources : $25,000 each from CIP Cost Overrun Account and CIP Impact Fees) Councilmember LaMalfa asked if the same thing could be done for Police . Mr. Everitt said no because that was not contemplated in the impact fee calculations . Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted to make a future request for the same type of study on police responses . Councilmember Simonsen said a legislative intent could be considered for police analysis and asked Council staff to mark this for follow-up. • A-20 : RDA Open Space Funding for Hidden Hollow Revitalization Project - ($34,456 - Source: CIP Fund) Councilmember Garrott asked about the project manager. Mr. Graham said he understood it would be managed by the Parks Department . Discussion was held on matching funds . Mr. Graham said additional follow-up was needed because if a private match was intended, then CIP funds would not be needed. GRANTS REQUIRING EXISTING STAFF RESOURCES 8:55:46PM • B-1 : US Dept. of Health and Human Services SAMHSA (Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking ACT (STOP ACT) Grant - ($48,258 - Source: Miscellaneous Grant Fund) . No concerns were raised. • B-2 : State of Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) Jurisdictions with Halfway Houses Grant - ($238,377 - Source: Miscellaneous Grant Fund. Councilmember LaMalfa said a parole violator center was recently located in District Two containing 300 beds . He said the grant indentified 134 halfway house beds and thought the 300 beds for the parole violator center needed to be included. Mr. Everitt said he would check with the State and get back to the Council . Ms . Bruno said if current state legislation did not recognize parole violator centers then the City' s legislative team could include this in the upcoming legislative session. • B-3: Administrative Office of the Courts, Salt Lake City Justice Court Security Training - ($4,000 - Source: Miscellaneous Grant Fund) . No concerns were raised. Please refer to the Administration' s transmittal for information on this item. • B-4 : State of Utah Dept. of Workforce Services, Central City and Northwest Multicultural Teen Programs - ($70,000 - Source: Miscellaneous Grant Fund) . No concerns were raised. Please refer to the Administration' s transmittal for information on this item. HOUSEKEEPING 8:58:41 PM • D-1 : Recapture CIP Completed and Closed Projects ($405,156 recapture - Source: CIP) . No concerns were raised. • D-2 : Recapture of Remaining US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) CDBG, ESG, HOPWA budgets ($74, 607 - Source: CDBG and $21,579 - Source: Miscellaneous Grant Fund) No concerns were raised. • D-3: Request for Budget Increase: Property Management Capital Expenditures ($70,330 - Source: CIP Fund, Surplus Land Account) . No concerns were raised. • D4 : Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income ($66,742) - Source: CDBG) No concerns were raised. • D-5: Plaza 349 Remodel Project Scope Adjustment ($-0-) No concerns were raised. • D-6: Golf Encumbrance Carryovers ($50,000 - Source: Golf Fund) No concerns were raised. • D-7 : 2012/13 Budget Adjustment: North Temple Boulevard Iconic Art Pieces and Betterments ($450,000 - Source: CIP Fund) Discussion was held on identifying uses for $163, 000 of bond premiums . Councilmember Garrott asked if additional information could be presented at a future work session meeting. Mr. Everitt said the Administration would bring back recommendations to the Council . Council Members expressed interest in exploring art work/enhancements along the boulevard/underpasses and completing unfinished areas along 1000 West such as curb, gutter and sidewalk. Ms . Bruno said staff would check with bond counsel to see what improvements could be made from bond proceeds . A majority of the Council was in favor of the $450, 000 proposal and exploring eligibly/other potential uses for the additional $163, 000 . • D-8 : Budget Adjustment between CDBG 83 and CDBG 71 Funds ($270,006 - Source: CIP) No concerns were raised. • D-9: Impact Fee Revenue ($4,893,069 - Source: CIP Impact Fees) No concerns were raised. • D-10 : Financed Equipment Purchases for Fleet Operations ($375,000 - Source: Fleet Fund) No concerns were raised. • D-11 : Fleet Encumbrance Carryover ($659, 609 - Source: Fleet Fund) No concerns were raised. • D-12 : Landfill 2012 Mid Year Adjustments ($759,081 - Source: Landfill Fund) Ms . Halladay said the Administration wanted to pull this item and talk about it with the annual budget . A majority of the Council was in favor of delaying discussion but not removing it from the budget amendment. • D-13: Refuse Encumbrance Carryover ($679,183 - Source: Refuse Fund) No concerns were raised. • D-14 : Correct Fund Class 20 Special Assessment Fund ($4,150 - Source: Special Assessment) No concerns were raised. • D-15: General Fund Encumbrance Carryover ($2,142, 919 - Source: fund balance of the General Fund) No concerns were raised. • D-16: Grants and other Special Revenue Carryover ($31,292, 968 - Source: Grants and Other Special Revenue Funds) No concerns were raised. • D-17 : Library Items ($133,500 - Source: Library Fund) A majority of the Council was in favor of having contingency items for the $109, 000 expense budget identified. • D-18 : IMS Budget Correction ($1, 449,567 - Source: IMS Fund) No concerns were raised. • D-19: E-911 Carryover Budget ($97,000 - Source: E-911 Fund) No concerns were raised. • D-20 : E-911 Phone System Grant Match ($354,000 - Source: E-911 Fund) No concerns were raised. • D-21 : E-911 Public Safety Building Dispatch Equipment and Furniture ($1,075,000 - Source: E-911 Fund) No concerns were raised. • D-22 : Department of Energy, EECBG Grant Program Income ($5,050 - Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. GRANTS REQUIRING NO NEW STAFF RESOURCES 9:12:11PM • E-1 : US Department of Justice, 2012 Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - ($331,236 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. • E-2 : State of Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) Salt Lake City Asset Forfeiture Program - ($16,864 - Source: Other Special Revenue) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. • E-3: Withdrawn Prior to Transmittal. • E-4 : Salt Lake Valley Health Dept. , UASI PIER System - ($25,000 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. • E-5: US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG Round 11/12 Funding) - ($100,766 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. • E-6: US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Second Round 12/13 Funding - ($140,266 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA - GRANT AWARDS • G-1 : State of Utah Dept. of Workforce Services, ASPIRE Kids Grant - YouthCity CENTRAL CITY - ($31,000 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. • G-2 : State of Utah Dept. of Workforce Services, ASPIRE Kids Grant - YouthCity FAIRMONT PARK - ($31,000 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. • G-3: State of Utah Dept. of Workforce Services, ASPIRE Kids Grant - YouthCity LIBERTY PARK - ($31,000 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for detail on this item. • G-4 : State of Utah Dept. of Workforce Services, ASPIRE Kids Grant - YouthCity OTTINGER HALL - ($31,000 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. • G-5: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Assessment Grant - ($301,865 Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. • G-6: Utah State Dept. of Public Safety - 2012 Emergency Management Performance Grant - ($35,000 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. • G-7 : US Dept. of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) Readiness Grant - ($177, 655 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. • G-8 : State of Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services - Crisis Intervention - ($150,000 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. • G-9: State of Utah Office for Victims of Crime - Victim of Crime Act (VO(1A) Grant - ($59,800 - Source: Misc Grants) No concerns were raised. Please reference the Administration' s transmittal for more information. COUNCIL ADDED ITEMS 9:12:38 PM • I-1 : Fleet Plan Changes - ($0 - Source: Fleet Replacement Plan Changes) Note: The Proposed Fleet Replacement Plan changes were transmitted separately to the Council in September of 2012 . It was determined to include this transmittal with other budget amendments that will be addressed by the Council during the Budget Amendment No. 1 briefing. Discussion was held regarding vehicle replacements including the Fire Department. A majority of the Council was in favor of the proposal . Questions for Consideration: o Would Council Members support adding money to the CIP fund budget for kitchen facilities at The Leonardo? Part of the original plans for the remodeling of The Leonardo building included building out the kitchen area to support catering opportunities, and the potential to recognize additional revenue from those activities . However, before the building renovations were complete, this did not occur for a variety of reasons . The Leonardo is requesting support for adding a kitchen area at a cost of approximately $150, 000 . The Administration has elected not to include this request in the budget amendment. If the Council is in support of adding this to the CIP Fund, staff will include it as a "Council added item. " A majority of the Council was in favor. Councilmember LaMalfa said the City was approached by IRC and the County Refugee Department about creating a commercial kitchen to help small food entrepreneurs get started. He said there might be a chance to facilitate an entrepreneurship kitchen along with the Leonardo' s catering kitchen. He said the Farmer' s Market was also looking for a kitchen. A majority of the Council was in favor of having additional follow-up and potentially adding this to the budget amendment. o In addition to the funds added in the CIP Budget, do Council Members want to allocate more funds for Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper (LQC) projects? During the Council' s CIP budget discussions, funding was added to be available for LQC projects to move forward. This included $90, 000 for a to-be-determined process available for LQC proposals, plus $88, 512 for movable traffic calming devices . Council staff is working on a process for review and approval of these LQC ideas . It will tentatively be briefed for Council in late November. Councilmember Simonsen said this item was scheduled for discussion in two weeks and a decision could be made then. Councilmember Luke requested a list of projects being considered for the proposed funding. o Are there any pending communication projects that warrant carrying over Council Member Communication funds? Late in the summer, the Council approved a change to the Council Policy regarding Council Members' communication budgets to allow for the carryover of some funds into the new fiscal year if the funds were tied to a specific pending project . Councilmember Simonsen said he had a carry-over item that needed to be added to the budget amendment. #2 . 6:13:04 PM INTERVIEW MATTHEW ALLRED, KARA GLAUBITZ , KERRI HOPKINS, LINDA HUNT, AND JOHN JOHNSON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENTS TO THE SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL. (ITEM H4) Councilmember Simonsen said the applicants names were on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #3 . 5:21:27 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST TO AMEND THE NORTH TEMPLE BOULEVARD PLAN AND ZONING MAP RELATING TO A PROPERTY AT 549 WEST 400 NORTH PURSUANT TO PETITION NOS . PLNPCM2012-00254 and PLNPCM2012-0255 . THE PROPOSAL WOULD ENABLE SIGNATURE BOOKS, THE PROPERTY OWNER, TO COMBINE THE LOT WITH AN ADJACENT PARCEL AND DEVELOP THE SITE AS A SMALL MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT. THE EXISTING ZONING WOULD NOT ALLOW THIS . THE PROPOSAL WOULD : View Attachments • Change the North Temple Boulevard Plan Future Land Use Map from Transit Station Area Stable to Transit Station Area Transition. • Change the Zoning Map from Special Development Pattern Residential District (SR-lA) to Transit Station Area Urban Center (TSA-UC) . Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Signature Books . (Item H2) John Anderson, Nick Norris, Nick Tarbet and Dave Richards briefed the Council with handouts . Councilmember Simonsen said this item was on the Consent Agenda to set a public hearing for December 4, 2012 . #4 . 5:14:41 PM tre:///?label="Work Session Room"?datetime="20121113171443"?Data=&q uot;80c1855d"RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 548 WEST 300 NORTH, 375 NORTH 500 WEST AND 543 WEST 400 NORTH FROM LIGHT MANUFACTURING (M-l) TO TRANSIT AREA STATION - URBAN CENTER (TSA-UC) PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00665 . THE PROPOSED REZONING WOULD : View Attachments • Implement recommendations in the North Temple Boulevard and Capitol Hill land use master plans . • Focus future development on creation of a vibrant, safe, well- connected urban center with a diverse mix of land uses and amenities . • Correct an oversight when the properties were not included in the North Temple Boulevard Plan/rezoning project (2010) . • Eliminate the potential to establish new light manufacturing uses on the properties . Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. (Item H3) Michael Maloy, Nick Norris and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council . Discussion included adequate public input, would lower intensity zoning be more appropriate, additional set-back requirements could reduce development potential and existing uses would continue as legally non-conforming. Mr. Maloy said the proposal was a down-zoning from the types of uses that were allowed in the current zone and would create a reasonable transition for light-manufacturing to the surrounding residential properties . Councilmember Simonsen said this item was on the Consent Agenda to set a public hearing for December 4, 2012 . #5 . (TENTATIVE) HOLD A DISCUSSION TO REVIEW THE EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT. THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. TO DATE, SIX OF THE SEVEN PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED : ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND PARKS AND OPEN SPACE . (ITEM D4) View Attachments No discussion was held. #6 . 9:31:02PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements . #7 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . No items were discussed. #8 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 ; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 38 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 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 13, 2012 . sc November 20, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street . In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren Simonsen. Also In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Council Community Facilitator; Amber McClellan, Council Constituent Liaison; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Mary DelaMare- Schaffer, Deputy Community & Economic Development Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Jeffry Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director; Maureen Riley, Airport Executive Director; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Greg Davis, Public Services Finance Director; Jim Lewis, Finance Administrator; Nancy Sanders, Public Services Accountant; Rusty Vetter, Senior City Attorney; Janice Jardine, Council Policy Analyst; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; Leslie Chan, Open Space Program Manager; Justin Belliveau, Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director; Luann Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Larry Bowers, Airport Operations Manager; Marco Kunz, Senior City Attorney and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder Guests in Attendance: Patrick Leary, Salt Lake County Public Works Director Larry Miller, Salt Lake County Public Services Finance John Ioannou, Landfill Director Anne Erickson, Sister Cities Board Chair Tom Schneider, Ground Transportation Group Chair Councilmember Simonsen conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 07 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2 : 07 : 40 PM INTERVIEW ERIC SHAW PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT AS THE SALT LAKE CITY COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. (ITEM H1) Eric Shaw provided information relative to his education, background, and experience . A brief question and answer period followed relative to items such as what attracted Mr. Shaw to Salt Lake City; management philosophy; neighborhood diversity; communication and how to engage constituents; methods to bring multiple resources together to effectuate a change; working within available resources and balancing long term issues while managing day to day and short term issues, etc. Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Shaw's name was on the Consent Agenda this evening for formal consideration. #2 . 2 : 39 : 26 PM BRIEFING REGARDING THE BUDGET FOR THE SALT LAKE VALLEY LANDFILL. THE LANDFILL FACILITY IS JOINTLY OWNED BY SALT LAKE CITY AND SALT LAKE COUNTY. THEIR REVENUES ARE GENERATED FROM TIPPING FEES FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. THE COUNCIL WILL DISCUSS TWO PARTS TO THE LANDFILL' S BUDGET: View Attachments • Mid-year adjustments to the Landfill 2012 budget, including a review of a significant shortfall in anticipated salvage metal sales and adjustments to planned capital equipment purchases and other expenses . • Proposed annual budget for 2013 , including a proposed fee increase, decreasing compost sales, and other budget changes to account for the reduced salvage metal sales . Lehua Weaver, Rick Graham, Larry Miller, Patrick Leary and Nancy Sanders briefed the Council with handouts . Mr. Leary provided background as to metal salvage sales and the Landfill purchase of several shredders with magnets to collect metal from the waste stream. Discussion followed regarding reasons why the salvage sales did not meet estimates and the subsequent request to reduce the revenue budget significantly by $3 . 1 million; why there was not a corresponding drop in expenses; and whether staff took a hard look at reducing expenses to meet the reduced revenue and volume for long-term sustainability. Concern was expressed regarding the significant delay in communication of this information. Mr. Leary responded there should have been regular reports made to the City Council . He suggested this be implemented on a quarterly basis . Mr. Graham said it was known in June there were challenges . He said communication was delayed between both parties and exact numbers were not known. Further discussion followed regarding fee increases, with the suggestion being offered for the Landfill to consider all potential areas of efficiency. Inquiry was raised as to the potential effects of fee increases to private haulers and the desire for landfill services to remain "marketable" . Mr. Leary said in effort to gain a better knowledge of where funds were being spent; Salt Lake County was reviewing cost centers and trying to determine what it costs to run the Landfill, independent of the transfer station and vice versa. Ms . Weaver said it had been a few years since the Council had been provided a future fund balance report or projections for planned uses of the designated account. She said this might help with discussions and to lay the groundwork if the Council was involved in discussions regarding the budget sustainability. The Council felt it would be appropriate for Staff to follow up in this regard. Councilmember Simonsen said a public hearing on both items (a & b) would be scheduled for December 4, 2012. #3. 3 : 35 : 49 PM BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED FEE-GENERATED STREET LIGHTING ENTERPRISE FUND THAT WOULD PAY FOR STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE. View Attachments • THE PROPOSAL WOULD CHARGE A MONTHLY FEE OF $3. 73 FOR ALL SINGLE, DUPLEX AND TRIPLEX RESIDENTIAL UNITS. • COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCES THAT ARE LARGER THAN TRIPLEXES WOULD BE CHARGED $3. 73 MONTHLY FOR EACH 75 FEET OF FRONT FOOTAGE. THE CITY ESTIMATES $3 . 6 MILLION WOULD BE GENERATED IN ADDITIONAL REVENUE SHOULD THE FEE PROGRAM BE ADOPTED . THE PROPOSED FEE WOULD NOT RESULT IN A CORRESPONDING DROP IN PROPERTY TAXES . FUNDING FOR STREET LIGHTING CURRENTLY COMES FROM THE GENERAL FUND, WHICH IS FUNDED THROUGH ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES . David Everitt, Russell Weeks, Jim Lewis and Jeff Niermeyer briefed the Council with handouts and PowerPoint information. Discussion followed regarding proposed surcharges and total monthly fees; inquiry was raised as to whether the purpose was to more equitably distribute decorative and safety lighting. Staff said the purpose was to implement a simplified process and phase out the 42 special assessment area districts . Mr. Everitt said as each district was set to expire, staff would address one geographic area at a time. Council addressed the public outreach and comments provided such as : costs should come out of the general fund; duplication of fees for neighborhoods that have already installed and paid for the decorative lighting; private lighting programs; standardized lighting; and the overall confusion throughout the City and specifically, when property changes ownership. Discussion followed regarding the full program to implement and maintain street lighting, including the type, style and location of lighting. Mr. Niermeyer said focus had been in establishing the enterprise fund which would have a dedicated funding source to allow creativity, flexibility, and ability to review the full range of technology available. Councilmember Simonsen said a public hearing was planned to be scheduled for December 4, 2012. #4 . 4 : 31 : 09 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF A 15 . 85 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2596 NORTH 2200 WEST THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE DEVELOPED AS A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SERVING THE ROSE PARK AND WESTPOINTE COMMUNITIES . THE LAND IS ABUTTED BY FARMLAND AND COULD BE USED FOR MULTIPLE RECREATIONAL USES AND PUBLIC BENEFIT. THE LAND ACQUISITION WOULD COST $690,000 IN OPEN SPACE BOND FUNDS . View Attachments Emy Maloutas, Leslie Chan and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council with handouts and a map. Discussion followed regarding the location, with Ms . Maloutas stating the property is located just outside the City boundaries but was surrounded by City property; it was currently used for agriculture and was bordered by 2200 West on the west and I- 215 on the east. She explained two City advisory boards had evaluated the property and found it to be consistent with City open space criteria. Ms . Maloutas said proposed use of the land would be park space with a yet-to-be-held public process to determine whether it would have an off-leash use and/or bike terrain park or other playground and park amenities . She said focus at this time was on property acquisition; following this acquisition, there should be approximately $2 million remaining. Clarification was offered that bond funds were issued incrementally and the full amount was not bonded for initially. Discussion followed regarding process, with Council consensus appearing to have interest in the property acquisition but wanting to conduct a public hearing as part of the process . It was stated water rights were not included as part of the acquisition, but there were canals on the property in which others had interest. Councilmember Simonsen said this item would move forward to public hearing to be scheduled for December 4, 2012. #5 . 4 : 48 : 52 PM BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE HOLLADAY SUBDIVISION PLAT AND RELOCATE A 20 FOOT MAINTENANCE AND PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1201 EAST WILMINGTON AVENUE . UNDER THE PROPOSAL, THE EASEMENT WOULD BE RELOCATED TO THE EASTERN-MOST 20 FEET OF THE PROPERTY. CURRENTLY, THE EASEMENT SITS 25 FEET FROM THE EASTERN BOUNDARY OF THE PROPERTY. THE RELOCATION WOULD ALLOW THE PROPOSED BUYER OF THE PROPERTY, WILMINGTON GARDENS GROUP LLC, TO DEVELOP THE LOT PURSUANT TO PETITION PLNSUB2012-00121 . (ITEM H2) View Attachments Justin Belliveau, Nick Norris and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council with handouts . Background was provided that in January 2011, the RDA Board of Directors approved a 20-foot maintenance and pedestrian easement to be retained by Salt Lake City Corporation during the land trades that created Hidden Hollow and the Wilmington Avenue parcels . The purpose of the easement was to provide pedestrian access to the Hidden Hollow Natural Area from Wilmington Avenue west of 1300 East. Although the easement had been approved administratively, Utah Code dictates a public hearing is held. Inquiry was raised as to the original creation being part of the Parleys Trail Network; concern was expressed there was no reference and the specific request was made by the Sugarhouse Community Council Land Use and Open Space Committee that the Parley' s Trail portion the easement would serve (as well as the multi-use nature such as bicycles, pedestrians, and other non-motorized uses) be mentioned in this easement . Clarification was offered to the desire for this to be referenced in the plat . Mr. Belliveau said this was consistent with developer plans for the project and that change would be made on their development plan. There appeared to be consensus to move this item forward to a public hearing to be scheduled for December 11, 2012. #6. 4 : 52 : 03 PM DISCUSS THE PURPOSE AND GOALS FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ADVISORY BOARDS/COMMITTEES AND DECIDE WHETHER CHANGES ARE NEEDED MOVING FORWARD. View Attachments a. Sister Cities Board Luann Clark, Jan Aramaki, Russell Weeks, and Anne Erickson briefed the Council with handouts . Discussion included policy considerations regarding direction, purpose, expansion, staffing and oversight, develop/maintain partnerships, explore and expand economic development component, collect/catalog/identify/display gifts, open meetings law training/compliance, adequate bylaws/terms, conflict-of- interest issues, review how other cities structure their program and how the board participated/managed funds and expenditures . Anne Erickson, Sister City Board Chair, said City guidelines limited the amount of support the board could provide and asked for the Council' s help/suggestions . She said in order to move forward and expand the economic development relationship as many foreign cities wanted, there needed to be staff support. Councilmember Simonsen asked Ms . Erickson to have the board discuss and report back to the Council about potential ordinance modifications including specific areas that might be appropriate for how funds could be used. Ms . Erickson said one area that could be reviewed related to the ability for board members to use funds for travel . Councilmember Simonsen said additional discussion was needed to identify specific policy issues the Council wanted to address such as how to expand under-developed/under-represented areas, staffing needs, examine the composition of the board, identify/develop partnerships with organizations such as Chamber of Commerce, World Trade Center and Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy, identify resources for the board including education, cultural, arts, and economic development and explore ways to develop ties with other City departments including Arts Council . Inquiry was raised as to whether this type of Board would function better outside of City government, with Ms . Halladay stating she would conduct research as to other cities around the country, the structure and relationship of their boards, and whether they were inside or outside of governmental structure . b. 5 : 30 : 23 PM Tentative - Bicycle Advisory Committee View Attachments David Everitt, Robin Hutcheson and Russell Weeks briefed the Council with handouts . Background was provided that the Administration transmittal letter proposed a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board to advise the Transportation Advisory Board on issues pertaining to bicycling. The new committee' s chair or member would sit on the Transportation Advisory Board. This group would succeed the now-disbanded Mayor' s Bicycle Advisory Committee . Ms . Hutcheson stated the reason to favor the committee structure was relative to concerns a separate board would bifurcate efforts in creating a great bicycling city; the thought was such a group could provide better context, structure, and help if associating with the existing transportation board. Discussion followed regarding process for member appointment, with Ms . Hutcheson stating the desire was to open this up to the community and the hope was to receive a diverse pool of applicants; the recommendation was for the Mayor and City Council to approve appointment . Discussion followed as to whether this group would be advocacy or advisory, with Mr. Everitt stating this group would be advisory to the staff of the Transportation Division, other members or employees of the City, and the Mayor and City Council . Further discussion followed regarding the ideal relationship between advisory boards and the various branches of city government, as well as the methods or direct lines of communication that were allowed. Council discussed board composition; politics and procedures of boards; the ability of staff to contextualize the recommendations of the committee; what an individual wanted and what a committee wanted typically being two different things; where a board resides and how it was staffed having direct impacts; and the importance of civility in the process . Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Council had expressed desire to remedy the inconsistency in the ordinances relative to the boards and clarification of their direction. She said the Planning Commission by state statute was charged to advise the City Council directly. She said the Council' s Attorney has been assigned to come back with an overall ordinance which clarifies the language in all the board ordinances relative to the board role and providing advice to the Mayor and City Council . Ms . Hutcheson explained the next step was to return with a transmittal to include a revision to the ordinance as it currently exists that calls out this committee as a standing committee of the Transportation Advisory Board. She said they needed to finalize roles and responsibilities of a Bicycle Advisory Committee which stood alone from an ordinance but were important . c. 6 : 05 : 05 PM Ground Transportation Informal Discussion Group View Attachments Maureen Riley, Larry Bowers, Russell Weeks, and Tom Schneider briefed the Council with handouts . Background was provided that the informal Ground Transportation Discussion Group was established by ordinance to meet for two years; their charge was scheduled to expire December 3, 2012 . This item involved City Council discussion pertaining to potential future configurations of a group that might offer advice to the City on ground transportation issues . Discussion followed regarding membership of the group and how it tied to different parts of the ground transportation community with a variety of representation. Recent legislative amendments and Utah State Code applicability were mentioned. Concern was expressed regarding City process and policy; how this group or its structure was going to move Salt Lake City forward in quality of service; how to find the balance in representation and regulation; quality, pricing, delivery and service levels of ground transportation and how to build these into a process yet not over regulate . A 4-3 Straw Poll was conducted in favor to develop language or a proposal to develop a formalized Ground Transportation Committee or Advisory Board of some sort. Following discussion, it appeared that Council consensus was to extend the group for a time period of 18 months and to task this informal group to explore the role of the group and whether or not it should continue in some type of permanent manner. #7 . 7 : 35 : 07 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION TO REVIEW THE EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT. THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT BY THE PUBLIC. TO DATE, SIX OF THE SEVEN PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN ADOPTED : ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS & CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND PARKS AND OPEN SPACE . View Attachments Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council with handouts and PowerPoint information. Council provided review of the Seventh Draft of the seventh philosophy statement regarding Education. Discussion followed regarding Education Values; specifically, the "Cultivation Model" and "braided" resources promoted by the Salt Lake City School District. Further discussion followed regarding alternatives of education that cultivate careers and eliminate the name of the model; not just educational opportunities but the spirit of opportunity in general; importance of encouraging people to stay with and graduate from higher education; closing the gender gap in higher education; recognizing the value and role of sex education, etc. Ms. Bruno stated she would prepare a finalized draft for Council review; final action was scheduled on the December 4, 2012 agenda. #8 . 7 : 48 : 58 PM HAVE A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SEPTEMBER 25 , 2012 COUNCIL RETREAT: a. Options for allocating the $90 , 000 for Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper projects . View Attachments Amber McClellan and Karen Halladay briefed the Council with handouts and PowerPoint information. Background was provided that Council action needed was to determine the process for awarding the $90, 000 of Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper (LQC) grants approved in October with the FY 2012-13 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) allocations . There were five sections provided for Council consideration. Discussion followed regarding whether the actual process outlined actually adhered to the LQC theory or took away from its purpose . The suggestion was offered for brief steps, few criteria, and simplicity. A straw poll was conducted on the following: 1 . The Council was in favor of projects being within Salt Lake City limits . 2 . The Council was in favor that projects provide a public benefit only (and to remove the wording .... and will be free and open to all members of the public) . 3 . The Council was unanimously in favor of the project location determining which district paid for the project . 4 . The Council was in favor to remove the item stating projects benefit district residents . 5 . The majority of the Council was not in favor that projects which benefit or impact larger numbers of people would be given preference . 6 . The majority of the Council was not in favor that projects involving larger numbers of participants/volunteers would be given preference . 7 . The majority of the Council was in favor that projects that support one of more of the Council' s seven priority areas will be given preference . 8 . The majority of the Council was not in favor that projects must be work ready - funding was the missing piece . 9 . The Council was in favor to remove the item stating projects did not rely on City support; the expectation was that once funded, the applicant would carry out the project as proposed. 10 . The Council was in favor that projects must be completed in the same fiscal year in which the LQC funds were awarded. 11 . The majority of the Council was in favor that projects must be compatible with adopted City plans, policies, and permitting processes . 12 . The majority of the Council was in favor that projects must use goods and services from Salt Lake City based businesses if available . 13 . The majority of the Council was not in favor that projects that have not received any other City funding during the fiscal year in which LQC funds are sought by an applicant. The following straw polls were conducted regarding ineligible projects: 1 . The Council was in favor that funding for on-going costs of organizations, including community councils or neighborhood groups, or business was ineligible as well as operational costs, such as personnel costs, utilities, etc. were not permitted. 2 . The Council was in favor that funding for political campaigns or groups was not permitted (and to remove the wording.... .not representative of the neighborhoods as a whole) . 3 . The Council was in favor that projects receiving other City funds during the fiscal year would not be eligible to receive LQC funds if in the same fiscal year had been addressed in the same eligible project question. 4 . The Council was in favor that projects in which the past LQC grant recipient (s) has not completed the required report, including photo would be ineligible . 5 . The Council felt that projects which require City resources for on-going maintenance and repair costs had already been addressed. Straw polls were conducted as follows on collecting project ideas and applications; options for who submits project proposals : 1 . The Council was in favor that City constituents : residents, property owners, business owners, and neighborhood organizations could submit a project proposal (s) (and to remove the wording.... community councils, etc. ) . 2 . The Council was in favor that project proposals benefitting more than one council district could be submitted; the project location (s) determined which district paid for the project. 3 . The Council was in favor that Council Members (individually or entire Council) could submit project proposals . 4 . The Council was in favor that Council and Administrative Staff could collect project ideas and applications as well as submit project proposals . 5 . The Council was in favor that all project proposals be routed through community members . For example, Council and Administrative Staffs should encourage constituents to participate in the LQC program. Straw polls were conducted as follows on approving project proposals; options for who reviews and approves : 1 . The Council was not in favor for Grant readers to approve project proposals . 2 . The Council was in favor of Council Members being able to work with their district' s community councils, leaders, etc. to determine which projects to fund. Once determined by individual Council Members, the final list of awarded projects would be shared with the full Council . 3 . The Council was not in favor that Council and/or Administrative Staff could compile a list of projects the Council could consider funding. This process would be similar to the CIP/CDBG process . Straw polls were conducted as follows on completing the projects; options for project proposals : 1 . The Council was in favor that projects need proper approvals and permits . 2 . The Council was in favor to remove this item....that Administrative support and/or services are not provided for LQC projects; awarded projects are completed by individuals, businesses, or organizations and their volunteers or staff. Straw polls were conducted as follows on reporting for completed projects; options for project reporting: 1 . The Council was in favor of a one-page project report, including electronic photos of the project, was due 30 days after project completion. 2 . The Council was in favor that upon completion and submittal of the project paperwork, the grant funds would be issued by Salt Lake City Corporation within 30 days . Discussion followed regarding procedures relative to dispersing funds; was it provided up front or after the fact . Concern was expressed that funding may not be available up front; staff was directed to explore ways for funding to be distributed in increments, at various stages, portion or partial payments, etc. 1 . The Council was in favor this program does not require a match; but that it could be matching. 2 . The majority of the Council was not in favor of establishing a maximum per grant amount . 3 . The Council was in favor not to determine whether this would be a once-per-year process and to address this item as a budget follow-up. 4 . The Council was in favor not to request the Administration include on-going funds for LQC type projects in the annual budget and to address this item as a budget follow-up. The Council also allocated $88, 512 of CIP funds for mobile traffic calming devices . Robin Hutcheson addressed the Council regarding clarification on the intended use of these funds . She discussed previous requests and informed the Council she was putting together a map of locations for these as well as pricing options . Discussion followed regarding old or previous district and Council Member requests . Ms . Hutcheson said she had an older map that she could send to the Council showing how traffic calming had been handled in the past . She said locations would be the most valuable information the Council could provide . Inquiry was raised as to self-funded or donated traffic calming devices, with Mrs . Gust-Jenson offering clarification that as long as whatever was installed was approved by City standards the City could accept donations . Further discussion was held regarding whether the Council wanted a say in the appropriation of funding or input as to location. b. 8 : 38 : 07 PM Revising the City' s Master Plan process. View Attachments Background was offered regarding the first draft of "outline of expectations" for the Council to review and modify in effort to give opportunity early in the process to articulate expectations and confirm whether staff had a clear understanding of those expectations before a project commenced. Discussion followed regarding ways to create neighborhood identity and boundaries in a way to invigorate master plans and neighborhoods . Comments included the current plans and time invested was too large and a great deal of staff time, effort and money was spent in the production as well as whether the entire Council or a small group should be involved. The Council requested Administration return with process ideas and a deliberate allocation of time be allowed at a future work session meeting for this topic. #9. 8 : 49 : 36 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, including a review of Council Information items and announcements . View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements. #10 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, including an update on Council interest items and a report on meeting with the Chair and Vice Chair of various city boards and commissions . This item was not held. #11 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 ; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (g) . This item was not held. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 56 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 or video for the entire content . This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held November 20, 2012 . November 27, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 , at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold and Charlie Luke . Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Neil Lindberg, Council' s Legal Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Orion Goff, Building Official; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Craig Spangenberg, Civil Enforcement Administrator; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Larry Bowers, Airport Operations Manager; Bob Farrington, Economic Development Director; Jason Mathis, Executive Director of the Downtown Alliance; John Springmeyer, Transportation Advisory Board; John Naser, City Engineer; Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Gordon Hoskins, Finance Director; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 08 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2 : 08 : 53 PM HOLD A BRIEFING AND DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.24 . 115, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO CLARIFY THAT BID REQUIREMENTS APPLY TO ALL CITY FUNDED BUILDING IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS OVER A SPECIFIED DOLLAR AMOUNT. View Attachments Neil Lindberg and David Everitt briefed the Council from attachments . Council Members were in favor of setting the public hearing for December 4, 2012 if notification was given in the next day or two. Straw Poll: • To move forward with the language as discussed, aware that there are concerns and also understanding that as a policy decision this was the right move to make and that the Council was willing to move forward. Council Members were in favor. Councilmember Christensen had concern that the Council had not sought needed input. #2 . 2 : 45 : 50 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 . 64 (DEMOLITION) AND CHAPTER 18 . 97 (MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS) AND SECTION 18 . 48 .250 (BOARDED BUILDING MAINTENANCE) , SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO MODIFY THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND MAINTENANCE OF BOARDED BUILDINGS . THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO PROVIDE FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY THEREAFTER TO ENSURE DEMOLITION IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY, TO AVOID DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT, AND TO ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF THE CITY'S HOUSING STOCK. (PETITIONER SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL) View Attachments Neil Lindberg, Orion Goff, Lynn Pace and Craig Spangenberg briefed the Council from attachments . Straw Polls taken: • The language about the landscaping bond for single family residential structures would be left in. The majority of Council Members were in favor. • Land assembly - amend Subcategory I to read "subject to a master plan that envisions redevelopment of the property where the existing structure/structures are inconsistent with the community master plan. " Council Members were in favor. • Consolidated Fee Schedule and full cost recovery. Ms . Gust- Jenson said the Administration was going to come back with some alternatives . Council Members were in favor. • Commercially reasonable bond language. Giving flexibility on bonds or letters of credit. Council Members were in favor. • Currently the City was using blight language . Does the Council want to keep the blight language or go to more nuisance language per the State Code and recommendation versus mandatory. Council Members were in favor of nuisance language and recommendation. Councilmember Simonsen said the hearing date would be set for December 4th, 2012 . #3 . 4 : 43 : 42 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO GROUND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE AGE AND MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS . THE PROPOSAL IS DESIGNED TO MAKE SUBSECTIONS 5. 71. 120 AND 5. 71. 300, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, CONSISTENT WITH HOUSE BILL 104, WHICH WAS PASSED DURING THE 2012 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. CONSIDER AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO CONTINUING THE SERVICE OF THE GROUND TRANSPORTATION DISCUSSION GROUP. Russell Weeks and Larry Bowers briefed the Council from attachments . View Attachments #4 . 4 : 50 : 44 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A PROPOSED NOTICE OF INTENT TO CREATE AN ASSESSMENT AREA IN DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE CITY. REVENUE RAISED BY THE ASSESSMENT WOULD BE USED TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES DOWNTOWN. THE NOTICE OF INTENT WOULD BE THE FIRST STEP IN RENEWING A REVENUE SOURCE USED BY THE DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE TO PROMOTE THE DOWNTOWN TO BENEFIT BUSINESSES LOCATED THERE. View Attachments Bob Farrington, Russell Weeks, Jason Mathis, John Springmeyer and John Naser briefed the Council from attachments . Councilmember Simonsen said the Council would set the date next week for a public hearing on January 8, 2013 at 7 : 00 p.m. #5 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS (BUSINESSES OPERATED OUT OF HOMES) PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00380 . THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES IS TO CLARIFY THE CURRENT REGULATIONS AND CLOSE LOOPHOLES. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WOULD : View Attachments • REMOVE THE LIST OF PERMITTED/CONDITIONAL HOME OCCUPATIONS AND UPDATE THE LIST OF PROHIBITED USES (THIS WOULD ALLOW A RANGE OF HOME OCCUPATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH BUSINESS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFIC ZONING STANDARDS . ) • REVISE THE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTING AND TERMINATING HOME OCCUPATIONS RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) This item was not held. #6 . 5 :29 : 12 PM (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52- 4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (g) . Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Love seconded to enter into Closed Session to discuss property negotiation. A roll call vote was taken with Council Members Christensen, LaMalfa, Penfold, Love, Garrott, Luke and Simonsen voting aye . See file M 12-2 for Sworn Statement . #7 . 5 : 57 : 15 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2 012-13 . 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 BUDGET, INCLUDING: (NOTE : FOR COMPLETE LIST SEE ATTACHED TRANSMITTAL) View Attachments • TWO RECOMMENDED FIRE DEPARTMENT STUDIES; ONE STUDY FOR FIRE STATION NO. 3 IN SUGAR HOUSE, AND ONE TO REVIEW CURRENT SERVICE LEVELS AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OR MODIFICATION OF SERVICE LEVELS TO ENSURE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE RESPONSES FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AND SPECIALTY RESPONSE SITUATIONS • STUDY FOR A CRIME LAB AND EVIDENCE STORAGE FACILITY • WETLAND MITIGATION AT THE REGIONAL ATHLETIC COMPLEX • MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE SALT LAKE VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY (THE "LANDFILL") • CHANGES TO THE SCOPE AND FUNDING FOR THE REMODEL OF THE CITY' S PLAZA 349 BUILDING David Everitt, Lehua Weaver, Emy Maloutas and Karen Halladay briefed the Council with attachments . Ms . Weaver said Item A-16 was ESCO for Parks for $6, 455, 386 . She said Council had requested that a debt service schedule be presented assuming flat payments . She said that was found at the bottom of Page 1 . She said it showed there would be subsidy from the general fund in year' s one thru six and surplus back to the general fund in years seven thru 15 . She said the net over the course of those debt services payments would be $248, 429 . Ms . Weaver said Item A-19 regarding the Fire Department "Standards of Cover Study" was for $50, 000 . She said Council had raised questions about response time for the Police Department. She said intent language would request that an item be included for a service delivery and response study for the Police Department in the budget. Ms . Weaver said Item A-20 was the RDA Open Space Funding for Hidden Hollow Revitalization Project for $34, 456 . She said there was a request in the budget amendment for $34, 456 that would serve as a match for RDA money put forward for this project. She said the full project cost would be closer to $195, 000 . She said the RDA restriction was that matching funds needed to come from a source other than the City so if the Administration could raise $34, 456 from neighboring property owners, it would meet that intent . Councilmember Simonsen said there had been a high level of interest in these improvements for years . He said the Council could approve this with the contingency that it had to be matched or the City would not expend the funds . Councilmember Garrott suggested the match be half of $195, 000 . Ms . Weaver said the City could allocate approximately $60, 000 out of CIP, with a $60, 000 match. She said RDA had approved $35, 000 with a $35, 000 match. Council Members were in favor of the higher match. #8 . HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CITY' S LANDLORD/TENANT PROGRAM. THE CITY HAS IMPLEMENTED SOME CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION, REGARDING TRAINING, INSPECTIONS, SETTING THE FEE AND OTHER PIECES. View Attachments This item was not held. #9 . 6 :24 : 08 PM INTERVIEW RYAN EVANS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD . Councilmember Simonsen said there was a change in the appointment date . He said the expiration date should be December 30, 2013 . He said Mr. Evans name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . #10 . 6 :28 : 14 PM INTERVIEW KILO ZAMORA PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Zamora' s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . #11 . 6 : 32 : 02 PM INTERVIEW HAYTHAM IBRAHIM PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD . Councilmember Simonsen said Mr. Ibrahim' s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval . #12 . 7 : 51 : 46 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments See File M 12-5 for announcements . #13 . 7 : 55 :24 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . The meeting adjourned at 6 : 35 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held November 27, 2012 . bj December 4, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen. Absent : Councilmember Stan Penfold. Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Orion Goff, Building Official; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Alexandra Hesse, Leonardo Executive Director; Natalie Odery, International Rescue Committee (IRC) Development Manager; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; John Naser, City Engineer; David Hart, MOCA Systems; Mary Beth Thompson, Revenue Analyst/Auditing Manager; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Nole Walkingshaw, Planning Program Supervisor; Jim Lewis, Public Utilities Finance Administrator; Thomas Ward, Public Utilities Deputy Director; Vicki Bennett, Sustainability Director; Linda Hamilton, Library Transition Director; Jace Bunting, Library Finance Manager; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 07 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 2:07:36 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM DAVID HART, FAIA, VICE PRESIDENT/REGIONAL MANAGER OF MOCA SYSTEMS, REGARDING PROGRESS ON THE CITY' S NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES. View Attachments David Hart briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation. He said a tour could be arranged for any Council Members who were interested. Councilmember Christensen said in retrospect, were there things that should/could have been done differently. Mr. Hart said post-construction analysis was important and would report back to the Council after he reviewed the project with staff. Councilmember Simonsen said additional updates would be scheduled next year. #2 . 2:27:59 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13. 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 budget, including: (Note : for complete list see attached transmittal) • Two recommended Fire Department studies; one study for Fire Station No. 3 in Sugar House, and one to review current service levels and assist in the development or modification of service levels to ensure safe and effective responses for fire suppression, emergency medical services, and specialty response situations . • Study for a crime lab and evidence storage facility. • Wetland mitigation at the Regional Athletic Complex. • Mid-year adjustments for the Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility (the "Landfill") - refer to (Item C5) • Changes to the scope and funding for the remodel of the City' s Plaza 349 building. (Item D1) View Attachments Karen Halladay, Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, John Naser, Linda Hamilton, Jace Bunting, Emy Maloutas, Vicki Bennett, Rick Graham, Alexandra Hesse, LuAnn Clark and Natalie Odery briefed the Council . • A-12 : Crime Lab and Evidence Storage Development Consultant - ($110, 616 - Source: General Fund) Ms . Weaver said changes were made to the intent statement. • A-16: ESCO for Parks - ($6,455,386 - Source CIP Fund) Ms . Weaver said a draft motion was prepared for the Council . • A-20 : RDA Open Space Funding for Hidden Hollow Revitalization Project - ($34,456 - Source CIP Fund) A majority of the Council was in favor of receiving $34, 456 from the RDA and allocating approximately $63, 000 from fund balance to CIP toward the project with the understanding that both amounts would require a 1000 donor match in order to fund the entire project at approximately $195, 000 . The Council also wanted an administrative update within 18-months identifying donations with the understanding that matches would be in place before construction began. • B-2 : State of Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) Jurisdictions with Halfway Houses Grant - ($238,377 - Source: Miscellaneous Grant Fund) Ms . Weaver said legislative intent language was drafted for Council consideration. • D-7 : 2012/13 Budget Adjustment: North Temple Boulevard Iconic Art Pieces and Betterments ($450,000 - Source: CIP Fund) Discussion was held on improving pedestrian connectivity with six-foot sidewalks along 600-1000 West 200 South and Euclid and installing additional benches at train crossings . Councilmember LaMalfa said he would provide specific locations . A majority of the Council was in favor of proceeding with the items discussed. • D-17 : Library Items ($133,500 - Source: Library Fund) Councilmember Garrott asked about potential replacement for deteriorating carpet/furniture . Ms . Hamilton said that was a policy priority for the upcoming budget . Councilmember Garrott suggested the Library utilize the City' s lighter, quicker, cheaper philosophy and consider installing outdoor tables, chairs, umbrellas, etc. for summer use . Ms . Gust-Jenson said the City was in charge of the plaza and would be responsible for any costs . A majority of the Council was in favor of receiving notification for contingency expenditures exceeding $20, 000 but expenditures exceeding $50, 000 would require Council approval through a budget amendment. Ms . Weaver said staff would come back to the Council next year with the same parameters . Councilmember Simonsen said legislative intent language could be used to facilitate the development of an ordinance or resolution. • I-2 Leonardo Kitchen Facilities - (Amount TBD, $155,000 - $255,000 Source: CIP Fund) Would Council Members support adding money to the CIP fund budget for kitchen facilities at The Leonardo? Ms . Weaver said there were cost implications associated with the incubator project idea and any changes would need further review. Discussion included liability issues, creating an incubator kitchen in a public market, contributions/funding sources, loading dock requirements, large community need for incubator kitchen, 24-hour access kitchen, numerous organizations wanted to participate/partner and lease agreement logistics . Councilmember LaMalfa said he thought the food policy task force board needed to be included in the overall development/growth of the incubator kitchen project . Mr. Everitt said he had some reservations about moving too quickly and suggested developing a Request for Proposal (RFP) that might produce some compelling business plans/locations . Councilmember Simonsen asked if Council Members objected to moving forward with the Leonardo kitchen with the understanding that it would be done as a loan and moving forward with the incubator kitchen concept as part of the Leonardo. No objections were raised. Councilmember Simonsen suggested holding a follow-up discussion on January 8, 2013 so Council/Administrative questions/concerns could be addressed such as obtaining design estimates for shared space, lease arrangements, management structure for incubator kitchen, proceeding with build-out, fund raising/partnerships, identify process for moving forward and exploring RFP options . He asked Council Members to give staff their ideas/concerns so they could be included in legislative intent or motion language . • I-3: Carryover of Council Communication Funds ($699 Source: General Fund) Ms . Weaver said the Council already reached an agreement about this and staff would move forward unless additional issues were raised. Discussion included updating charging equipment, reimbursement potential, costs associated with a large number of users, prior legislative intent to review parking ordinance/develop criteria for installing charging stations, one charging station per large lot, comprehensive Citywide review, electricity belonged to Rocky Mountain Power and explore ways to charge more for providing parking space/service . Mr. Graham said there was updated information including potential costs that he would share with the Council . Ms . Gust-Jenson said there was additional information from the Administration she would provide the Council . Councilmember Simonsen said the budget amendment was scheduled for action during the formal meeting but suggested delaying adoption until all appropriate changes could be made . A majority of the Council was in favor. Ms . Clark and Ms . Chamness asked if the Council would consider approving the following items during the formal meeting: 1) Emergency Shelter Grant funding, and 2) South Davis Study proposal . A majority of the Council was in favor. Councilmember Simonsen asked staff to prepare new motions for the formal meeting. #3. 3:48:15 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS (BUSINESSES OPERATED OUT OF HOMES) PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00380 . The purpose of the proposed changes is to clarify the current regulations and close loopholes . The proposed amendments would: • Remove the list of permitted/conditional home occupations and update the list of prohibited uses (This would allow a range of home occupations to be considered subject to compliance with business licensing requirements and specific zoning standards . ) • Revise the standards and regulations for permitting and terminating home occupations . Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. View Attachments Nick Tarbet, Noel Walkingshaw and Mary Beth Thompson briefed the Council . Discussion was held on issues relating to application fees . A majority of the Council was in favor of eliminating the fee . Councilmember Simonsen said a public hearing was scheduled for December 11, 2012 . #4 . 4:33:14PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CITY' S LANDLORD/TENANT PROGRAM. THE CITY HAS IMPLEMENTED SOME CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION, REGARDING TRAINING, INSPECTIONS, SETTING THE FEE, AND OTHER PIECES. View Attachments Lehua Weaver, David Everitt, Mary Beth Thompson, Orion Goff, Ed Rutan and Neil Lindberg briefed the Council with handouts . Ms . Weaver said staff prepared a memo to address questions/concerns raised by Council Members but further direction was needed so staff could provide additional follow-up. Discussion included how often inspections should be done, implications of House Bill 216, inspections done on complaint basis, provide maximum flexibility in new proposal, avoid random inspections, utilize resources effectively, consistency needed in business licensing practice, life/safety issues, allowing waivers, landlords were told the City would not do inspections, fairness/consistency needed with inspections and enforcement, budget impacts to perform inspections and significant public policy implications . Mr. Lindberg said House Bill 216 prohibited random inspections so other options could be explored such as performing inspections in conjunction with annual license renewals or doing inspections every second or third year. He said waiver options could be considered with annual inspections . He said administrative costs associated with the proposal needed to be addressed and the Administration was currently evaluating options on how to proceed. Councilmember Garrott said he was frustrated with conflicting interpretations made about this issue . He said there were significant policy implications/other impacts regarding how property inspections were implemented/administered and requested the Administration provide a history of the chain of events/decisions that led to the current proposal . Mr. Rutan said he would research the issue and report back to the Council . Straw Poll : A majority of the Council was in favor of requiring inspections once every three years with the understanding inspections could be done more frequently on a complaint basis and no waivers . Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted to know how many rental units had let their registration lapse since the ordinance was implemented. Ms . Thompson said she would provide the information. Councilmember Christensen requested an update about the new training program and how many landlords had taken the City' s online version versus the Apartment Association' s version or some other method. Councilmember Simonsen said discussion on additional bullet points would be scheduled for a follow-up briefing and asked Council Members to let staff/Administration know what information/questions they wanted to have addressed. Councilmember Garrott said he wanted information about the Apartment Association' s training and cost recovery. #5. 5:21:20 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED FEE-GENERATED STREET LIGHTING ENTERPRISE FUND THAT WOULD PAY FOR STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE. • The proposal would charge a monthly fee of $3 . 73 for all single, duplex and triplex residential units . • Commercial and industrial customers and multifamily residences that are larger than triplexes would be charged $3 . 73 monthly for each 75 feet of front footage . An estimated $3 . 6 million would be generated should the fee program be adopted. The proposed fee would not result in a corresponding drop in property taxes . Funding for street lighting currently comes from the general fund, which is funded through annual property taxes . (Item C8) View Attachments Russell Weeks, Lehua Weaver, David Everitt, Jim Lewis and Tom Ward briefed the Council with handouts . Discussion included offset costs for private lights, committee recommended fees, more cost efficient to install lighting now, long- term investment, effective public communication, install data on website, determine how to move ahead with environmental conversions, use current technology/equipment for upgrades/replacements, maximize savings through funding options, 10% of current lighting system out of service, potential to maintain or even decrease fees, potential to provide hardship waivers, Red-Cross discounts/assistance and non- service abatements . Mr. Ward said the Council would receive quarterly updates regarding the lighting system inventory and community engagement efforts . Councilmember Luke said data needed to be available on the website so residents could easily access proposed changes and see projected savings . He also requested information about the potential for decreasing costs over time . Mr. Ward said they would include that information with the quarterly updates . #6. 5:50:24 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 COUNCIL RETREAT CONFIRMING STAFF' S UNDERSTANDING OF THE AREAS UPON WHICH THERE IS COUNCIL AGREEMENT REGARDING THE MASTER PLAN PROCESS. View Attachments Cindy Gust-Jenson briefed the Council . Straw Polls were taken on the following statements . 1 . Be open to an entire re-engineering of the public process that could include significant changes to the current process, to the point that the proposed process may not resemble the existing process . A majority of the Council was in favor. 2 . Focus City-wide policy statements in the City-wide plan (the Plan Salt Lake effort) , rather than duplicating them in localized plans . A majority of the Council was in favor. 3 . Streamline the Master Plan process to: • Reduce the amount of time it takes to develop and process plans . • Make the plans more action-oriented and user-friendly (simple, easy to read and reference) so that they can inform the development process and make the City' s processes more predictable . Councilmember Garrott said he felt the second bullet point did not mean streamlining and suggested making it a separate number. A majority of the Council was in favor of making it number four (4) . 4 . Assure that the full Council' s policy input is included early in the process so that it can be incorporated into broad community outreach efforts . • Keep the framework broad enough to avoid creating rework and limiting options for elected officials . • Include an opportunity for initial City Council input and then check-in at various points in the process . (See attached list of processes where this approach has worked. ) Discussion on this item included how to reconcile the difference between Council providing input versus directing the public process, outline expectation process, broaden not constrain issues, clarify that Council input early in the process was not meant to predetermine outcome, straw polls could be viewed as predetermining an outcome rather than just raising issues, final decisions made by Council, developing public policy was responsibility of legislative body, utilize broad framework so all ideas raised by Council could be part of the process and give planners discretion about how to incorporate Council Members input/ideas . Councilmember LaMalfa suggested modifying the statement to clarify the intention was not to determine what plans should be . 5 . Use master plans as a resource and implementation tool for the capital improvement (CIP) process . A majority of the Council was in favor. 6 . Enhance the public process for Master Plans to: • Continue to broaden public input. • Reach traditionally under-represented communities and interest groups to better represent the diversity of the City. • Retain and enhance `deep' participation from constituents familiar with the City. • Use technology in creative way. A majority of the Council was in favor of the proposed language with the exception that the words "familiar with the City" be removed from the third bullet point . Discussion was held on tying plan updates to election cycles, other frequency issues and number of plans needed/contemplated in business nodes/neighborhoods . Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Administration was working on this simultaneously with the Council and would probably provide an update on January 8, 2013 . Councilmember LaMalfa said he thought in prior Council discussions, there was consensus on exploring smaller area plans . Councilmember Simonsen said there was also discussion about defining different plan types from Citywide comprehensive to small level . Ms . Gust-Jenson said those issues were not included in the document but could be added at the Council' s direction along with a list of potential first steps identified by the Council . Councilmember Simonsen said Council Members input was needed before January 8, 2013 if the intent was to forward this document to Community and Economic Development . Ms . Gust-Jenson said she would e-mail information/list to the Council and add this piece to next week' s announcements . A majority of the Council agreed that eight planning areas were too big and asked staff to add that to the consensus list . #7 . 6:30:49 PM 6:32:00 PM DISCUSS THE GUIDING PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS THEY ADOPTED OVER THE PAST YEAR. THE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS WILL SET A VISION FOR FUTURE DECISION MAKING REGARDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION, HOUSING, THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPARENCY, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY, AND EDUCATION. View Attachments Councilmember Simonsen said it was the Council' s intent to publish the attached statement and forward it to the Administration as part of the "Plan Salt Lake" initiative . Councilmember LaMalfa said he thought the statements needed to have a similar look and feel before publication. #8 . (TENTATIVE) DISCUSS THE CITY' S CURRENT INFILL ORDINANCE AND POTENTIAL CHANGES . A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SALT LAKE COUNTY PLANNING OFFICE MAY PRESENT INFORMATION ON THE COUNTY' S PROCESS . View Attachments Item not held. #9 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ENACTING NEW CHAPTER 3 . 65, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, RELATING TO THE NAMING OF CITY ASSETS . View Attachments & View Attachments Item not held. #10 . 8:51:30 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments See file M 12-5 for announcements . #11 . 9:00:14 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . No issues were discussed. #12 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (g) . Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 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 the entire content. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held December 4, 2012 . sc December 11, 2012 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 , at 5 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Kyle LaMalfa, and Charlie Luke . Absent : Councilmember Stan Penfold Also In Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Rodney Newby, Petitioner for Pierpont Avenue Right-of-Way Closure; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Maryann Pickering, Principal Planner; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst; Jeff Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director; Jim Lewis, Public Utilities Finance Administrator; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Len Simon, CEO Simon and Company, Inc. ; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder. Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 5 : 34 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 5 : 34 : 19 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM LEN SIMON REGARDING THE CITY' S NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES . Len Simon briefed the Council . #2 . 5 : 59 : 07 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PETITION TO CLOSE PART OF PIERPONT AVENUE IN ORDER TO RELOCATE THE SIDEWALK FOR THREE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1010 , 1020 AND 1046 WEST PIERPONT AVENUE PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00438 . THE PETITIONER OWNS THE THREE PARCELS ADJACENT TO THE SIDEWALK AND WOULD PURCHASE THE EXCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY TO ENLARGE THEM. (PETITIONER RODNEY NEWBY) View Attachments Jennifer Bruno, Maryann Pickering, Joel Paterson and Rodney Newby briefed the Council from attachments . Ms . Bruno said the Council would be setting the hearing date tonight for January 8, 2013 . #3 . 6 :20 : 34 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED FEE-GENERATED STREET LIGHTING ENTERPRISE FUND THAT WOULD PAY FOR STREET LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE . View Attachments • THE PROPOSAL WOULD CHARGE A MONTHLY FEE OF $3 . 73 FOR ALL SINGLE, DUPLEX AND TRIPLEX RESIDENTIAL UNITS . • COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENCES THAT ARE LARGER THAN TRIPLEXES WOULD BE CHARGED $3 . 73 MONTHLY FOR EACH 75 FEET OF FRONT FOOTAGE . AN ESTIMATED $3. 6 MILLION WOULD BE GENERATED SHOULD THE FEE PROGRAM BE ADOPTED. THE PROPOSED FEE WOULD NOT RESULT IN A CORRESPONDING DROP IN PROPERTY TAXES. FUNDING FOR STREET LIGHTING CURRENTLY COMES FROM THE GENERAL FUND WHICH IS FUNDED THOUGH ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES. David Everitt, Russell Weeks, Lehua Weaver, Jim Lewis and Jeffry Niermeyer briefed the Council from attachments . #4 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE LIST OF LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2013 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. View Attachments This item was not held. #5 . (TENTATIVE) CONTINUE A DISCUSSION WITH THE PLANNING DIVISION ON A REQUEST THAT THE COUNCIL CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO 21A. 46 . 020 .B TITLED DEFINED TERMS, AND 21A. 46 . 070 .X TITLED ELECTRONIC SIGNS . THE SECTIONS ARE PART OF AN ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN JANUARY OF 2012. View Attachments This item was not held. #6 . 8 : 46 : 54 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . See File M 12-5 for announcements . #7 . 8 : 51 : 58 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS . #8 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES : a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE , OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52- 4-205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE; f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 , g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4- 205 (1) (g) . This item was not held. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 51 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 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 11, 2012 . bj