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04/02/2019 - Work Session - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2 , 2019 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday April 2, 2019, in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance: Council Members Andrew Johnston, Amy Fowler, Chris Wharton, Erin Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, James Rogers, and Analia Valdemoros . Staff in Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Brian Fullmer, Council Constituent Liaison/Budget Analyst; Molly Robinson, Planning Manager; Katherine Lewis, Senior City Attorney; Lisa Shaffer, Public Services Director; Kristin Riker, Parks and Public Lands Deputy Director; Jan Aramaki, Council Policy Analyst/Community Facilitator; Allison Rowland, Council Policy Analyst; Benjamin Luedtke, Council Policy Analyst; Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer; John Vuyk, City Budget Director; Lani Eggertsen-Goff, Housing and Neighborhood Development Deputy Director; Jennifer Shumann, Housing and Neighborhood Development Policy and Program Manager for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ; Jennifer Seelig, Mayor' s Community Empowerment Director ; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder. Guests in Attendance: Jennifer Reuben, Property Owner (Item 1) . Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 3 : 11 p .m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 3:12:52PM BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE FOR A PARTIAL STREET VACATION OF HILLSIDE AVENUE ADJACENT TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 239 NORTH EAST CAPITOL STREET. Under the proposal, the property owner would purchase the front yard area between the house and the sidewalk at market-rate (the area is currently City-owned) . The approximately 2, 000 square-foot area includes an existing wall and structures. The partial vacation will not impact vehicular traffic or pedestrian access to the street or sidewalk. View Attachments Brian Fullmer, Molly Robinson, and Jennifer Reuben briefed the Council with attachments . Mr . Fullmer provided an introduction of the proposal . Ms . Robinson briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation. Comments included: defining a street vacation, 19 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2 , 2019 purpose of the street vacation, public comment received, and identified criteria. Ms . Rueben provided background/history of the property. Discussion was held regarding meter relocation, explanation for the street vacation, potential of expansion in the front area (underlying zoning) , non-contributing in the Historic District, northeast corner of the property (waterline easement) , parcel lines, impact to the property (if approved) , and landscaping. Council Members requested the following item from Staff: • Verify front yard setback. #2 . 3:43:57PM BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO DOGS IN CITY PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES . The proposed changes would streamline the process for designating off-leash dog areas by repealing current designation guidelines (often referred to as Resolution 52) , and delegating the process to the Administration. The proposal would also allow the Public Services Department director to temporarily close parks and open space areas to domesticated animals for reasons of public safety or the protection of sensitive environmental resources. The Council would maintain the final approval of creating or closing any off-leash dog parks. View Attachments Jan Aramaki, Allison Rowland, Lisa Shaffer, Kristin Riker, and Cindy Gust-Jenson briefed the Council with attachments . Ms . Aramaki provided an introduction to the proposal . Comments included proposal background, challenges regarding criteria (Resolution 52) , Council policy-making authority, temporary closures (14-day limitation) , permanent closure of parks/open space areas, and Council public engagement as off-leash areas were designated. Discussion was held regarding handling a temporary closure needing to exceed 14 days, process of notifying the Council of a temporary closure, options for retaining the Council' s role in the designation of off-leash areas, receiving/sharing feedback at the end of a 12-month test period, and Council 30-day review period. Councilmember Luke said a public hearing was not necessary for this item; however, because of the amount of interest, he requested a public hearing be set for April, 23, 2019 . #3. 4:02:57 PM BRIEFING ABOUT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FINAL 19 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2 , 2019 BUDGET OF SALT LAKE CITY, INCLUDING THE EMPLOYMENT STAFFING DOCUMENT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 . Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposed amendment includes funding for reconstructing 1500 South and other street improvements, expanding the Streets maintenance yard to accommodate the new streets maintenance crew, and an engineering study of structural and water conditions at the Warm Springs Plunge historic building, among other changes. (Budget Amendment No. 5) View Attachments Benjamin Luedtke, Mary Beth Thompson, John Vuyk, and Lani Eggertsen-Goff briefed the Council with attachments . Mr. Luedtke reviewed and discussion was held regarding: projected deficits for Parks and Public Lands (specific to water and electricity budgets) , Energy Service Company (ESCO) contracts, Airport Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT) Director hiring, Census Coordinator position hiring, Warm Springs engineering study/water analysis, election expenses, Salt Lake County Grant (Regional Transportation Choice Fund from increased sales tax at the County level) , Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) grant related to GREENbike (pulled pending Council briefing/discussion with GREENbike) , Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Central Business District contribution to the Pioneer Park Central Lawn Redevelopment, Tuition Reimbursement Program status, and Office on Violence Against Women grant. Councilmember Mendenhall disclosed she currently applied for/received tuition reimbursement. Unanimous Straw Poll: Support of adding $70, 000 for tuition reimbursement to the budget amendment (pending tuition reimbursement data from Human Resources) . Council Members requested the following items from Staff: • Briefing regarding all ESCO contracts (including options, time frames, improvements, and how other cities were handling disappointment with ESCOs) . • Discussion regarding the opportunity to explore applying for Office on Violence Against Women funding to help cover the support given to the Rape Recovery Center . #4 . Tentative Break 19 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2 , 2019 #5 . 4:45:05 PM BRIEFING REGARDING THE MAYOR' S FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS AND AN APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ONE- YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) FUNDING, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) FUNDING, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) FUNDING, AND APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY AND THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) . View Attachments Councilmember Valdemoros disclosed she was employed by NeighborWorks Salt Lake Home Ownership and Real Estate Development Service, who was an applicant in the proposal . Councilmember Johnston disclosed he currently worked for the Volunteers of America, Utah Inc. , who applied for Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) funding. He said he would recuse himself during the vote and anything else that was a conflict. Mr. Luedtke disclosed his partner worked for one of the organizations applying for ESG funding. He said he was not the applicant, but does work for the organization applying for funding. Councilmember Luke disclosed he was the Executive Director of a disability provider/employment organization called UtahWorks . He said one of the members of the organization, Columbus Community Center, had applied for funding. He said he would recuse himself if necessary. Benjamin Luedtke, Jennifer Schumann, Lani Eggertson-Goff, and David Litvack briefed the Council with attachments . Mr. Luedtke provide an overview of the One-Year Action Plan (including process and timeline) followed by a review of funding recommendations and appropriations . Discussion was held regarding purchase of the Oasis Apartments (Item #3 Housing Authority) , program to construct new housing/rehabilitate existing housing/acquire property (Item #6 Housing and Neighborhood Development) , funding differences (within CDBG) between the Community Development & Capital Improvement Programs (CDCIP) Advisory Board and the Mayor, English Skills Learning Center funding (within Public Services) , ESG funding for Volunteers of America, Utah Inc. (within Outreach and Emergency Shelter) , lack of funding for Habitat for Humanity, and Fourth St. Clinic Medical Outreach Service funding. 19 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2 , 2019 Unanimous Straw Poll: • Decrease #6 Housing - $196, 000 from SLC Housing & Neighborhood Development Division. • Increase #4 Housing - $196, 000 to Housing Authority of Salt Lake City. • Decrease #7 Housing - $100, 000 from SLC Housing & Neighborhood Development Division. • Increase #5 Housing - $100, 000 to NeighborWorks Salt Lake. All Council Members were in support except Councilmember Valdemoros, who was recused. Unanimous Straw Poll : • Decrease #6 Housing - $50, 000 from SLC Housing & Neighborhood Development Division. • Increase #1 Housing - $50, 000 to Assist, Inc. Unanimous Straw Poll : • Decrease #1 ESG - $15, 000 from Catholic Community Services . • Decrease #2 ESG - $16, 000 from First Step House. • Decrease #3 ESG - $13, 115 from The Road Home. • Increase #7 ESG - $44, 115 to Volunteers of America, Utah Inc. All Council Members were in support except Councilmember Johnston, who was recused. Unanimous Straw Poll: • Decrease #4 HOME - $250, 000 from SLC Housing & Neighborhood Development . • Increase #6 HOME - $250, 000 to Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity. Pending additional information/discussion between the Administration and Habitat for Humanity (to explore funding their request) . A follow-up briefing will be held and a final decision made regarding the funding during the April 23, 2019 Work Session meeting. Council Members requested the following items from Staff: • Consider other CDBG funding options with RDA Affordable Housing money for #3 Housing - Housing Authority of Salt Lake City. • Have HAND and RDA explore the possibility of funding the request from Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity and schedule a follow-up discussion on the April 23, 2019 Work Session agenda. 19 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 2 , 2019 STANDING ITEMS #6. 5:46:55PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council business, including but not limited to: • Resolution of Support for Northern Utah Food Hub Feasibility Study; and • Scheduling Items. See File M 19-5 for announcements . #7 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Item not held. #8 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE . Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 5 : 48 p .m. COUNCIL CHAIR CITY RECORDER This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or video for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) . This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held April 2, 2019 . ks 19 - 6