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04/26/2016 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7 : 04 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State . The following Council Members were present: Charlie Luke Stan Penfold Derek Kitchen James Rogers Andrew Johnston Erin Mendenhall Lisa Adams Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; David Litvack, Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder; were present. Councilmember Rogers presided at and Councilmember Adams conducted the meeting. OPENING CEREMONY #1 . 7:04:51 PM The Pledge of Allegiance . #2 . 7:05:12 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct. #3. 7:07:13 PM Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to approve the minutes of Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Work Session Meeting, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (M 16-4) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 . 7:08:12 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate nine subdivisions located on Salt Lake International Airport property pursuant to Petition No. PLNSUB2014- 00242 . The properties were being vacated, or dissolved, in preparation of the Airport 's Terminal Redevelopment Program. The subdivisions all reside on Airport property and were originally drawn in the late 1800s and early 1900s--long before the airport was built. View Attachments Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to May 3, 2016, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 16-9) #2 . 7:08:54 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending portions of the Central Community Future Land Use Map from Medium Density Residential to the lower density zone, Single- Family Residential, (amending the zoning map pertaining to multiple 16 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 parcels situated in an area bounded by 1300 South and 2100 South Streets and Main and 200 West Streets to rezone certain parcels from RMF-35 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District to R-1/5,000 Single-Family Residential District, and amending the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2013- 00899 & 00900 . Although the applicant had requested that the properties have specific zoning, consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics. View Attachments Katherine Sullivan spoke in opposition of the zoning amendment . She said she understood the person who initiated the rezone had moved and no longer lived in the area . Kay Garske, Marie Taylor, Rebecca Bailey-Bluth, Robert Comstock, and George Chapman all spoke in favor of the rezone . Comments included the importance of preservation in this historical area, maintaining businesses in the area, preserving neighborhoods and keeping communities alive, indication the applicant' s business was in the area, and concern regarding notice of public hearings to the public and Community Councils . Councilmember Mendenhall clarified the actual initiators of the rezone lived on West Temple and were within the boundaries of the rezone . Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to close the public hearing, suspend the rules, and adopt Ordinance 14 of 2016 . Councilmember Mendenhall spoke to the motion . She said the petition for the rezone was initiated years ago and was a beautiful example of a neighborhood coming together and deciding what they wanted for their community. Councilmember Mendenhall indicated that it had been a long arduous process with the City to get to this point which was why she asked to suspend the rules and adopt the rezone . Councilmember Adams called for the question, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 16-7) #3 . 7 :20:28 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending sections of Salt Lake City Code pertaining to residential dwelling unit legalization (Section 21A. 52) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM205-00142 . Under the proposal, a new process would be instituted to legalize excess dwelling units that have existed prior to 1995 but had never been officially recognized by the City. 16 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 The City implemented a temporary legalization process from September 2012 to September 2013. When it concluded, the Council asked the Administration to research a permanent legalization solution. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. View Attachments Marie Taylor stated she believed there were a lot of second excess dwelling units that functioned in the City. She said even though the City was allowing some second units to become legalized, third and fourth units should have a path of legalization. She commented it was important to get realistic numbers on the books in order to plan for schools and other factors . Ms . Taylor also stated there were a number of areas congested with parking because a lot more people lived in those areas than what was believed. View Attachments Robert Comstock said he had been acquainted with this issue through Marie Taylor. He spoke to Ms . Taylor' s character and said her involvement in the community was positive for the City. Mr. Comstock hoped the Council would consider her request. Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 16-8) POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS #1 . 7:24:19 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to properties located at 115 West 1700 South and 1710 South West Temple to rezone those parcels from CB-Community Business District to R-MU-45/Mixed use District pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2015-00809 . The proposed change was intended to make the property more marketable so the current owners can relocate their business. Although the applicant had requested that the properties have specific zoning, consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics. View Attachments Councilmember Mendenhall indicated this rezone mirrored the down zone which was just passed and also involved the Ballpark Community. She said it was endorsed by the Community Council and was the kind of growth they wanted to see in the neighborhood. She explained there was currently an old home used as an office building for a meat packing company and the meat packing building surrounding it. Councilmember Mendenhall said the neighborhood that requested the down zone was not opposed to development in the neighborhood they just wanted it to be strategic. 16 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt Ordinance 15 of 2016 amending the zoning map pursuant to Petition PLNPCM2015-00809, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 16-10) #2 . 7 :26:08 PM Adopting an ordinance amending Chapters 21A. 48 and 21A. 62 , Salt Lake City Code, relating to landscaping requirements pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00194 . The proposed changes were intended to address the health of street trees and height limits for both plants and structures in park strips. View Attachments Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to adopt Ordinance 16 of 2016 amending sections of City code pertaining to landscaping requirements pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00194 : • Including clarifying live plant materials were not-to-exceed twenty-two inches (22") except for as exempted by the ordinance . • Including proposed changes pertaining to responsibility for installation of tree grates as outlined below: o Section 2 of the ordinance 21A. 48 . 060 .D.2 : Tree Grates : If new trees were proposed in a park strip in which the area surrounding the tree will have an impervious surface, the property owner responsible for installation shall ensure that tree wells with grates were provided and have dimensions adequate to accommodate the recommended tree species . All new installation of tree grates shall be accompanied by an operable irrigation system to insure adequate water to the tree, and structural soil shall be installed according to the Salt Lake City engineering standards, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (P 16-6) #3 . 7 :27 :37 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map for parcels located at approximately 1196 South 700 West Street, 1197 South 800 West Street, and 1203 South 800 West Street to rezone those parcels from R-1/7 ,000 Single Family Residential to SR-3 Special Development Pattern Residential pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2015- 00436. The proposal would allow a developer to build 18 twin home units on individual lots with a private street running through the center of the property. The intended development would not be allowed under current zoning. Although the applicant had requested that the properties be rezoned from R-1/7, 000 to SR-3, consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics. View Attachments 16 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt Ordinance 17 of 2016 amending the zoning map pursuant to Petition PLNPCM2015-00436, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 16-5) #4 . 7 :28 :38 PM One-Year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant & Other Federal Grants for FY 2016-17 : regarding the Mayor' s funding recommendations and an appropriations resolution adopting the One-Year Annual Action Plan for 2016-17 that includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, HOME Investment Partnership Program funding, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding, for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . View Attachments Motion 1 : Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to adopt Resolution 12 of 2016 and related documents : a. Adopting the one-year action plan for FY 2016-17 . b. Allocating FY 2016-17 CDBG, ESG, and HOME, funds with the exception of CDBG Public Services item six, Community Employment Expansion Project, and HOPWA, which motion carried, all members voted aye. Motion 2 : Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt the one-year action plan and allocating FY 2016-17 funding for item six, Community Employment Expansion Project, of the CDBG Public Services category, which motion carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember Luke who was recused. Motion 3 : Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to adopt the one-year action plan and allocating Fiscal Year 2016-17 funding for HOPWA, which motion carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember Penfold who was recused. (T 16-1) QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :32:09 PM Councilmember Mendenhall said an open letter had been sent to businesses in other states who passed laws that did not mesh with the values of the City. She asked if there had been any interest from businesses that wanted to relocate . Mr . Litvack stated that no responses had been received directly from businesses . He said it was recognized the letter went out with the interest that was expressed in conversations which occurred during 16 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 the Governor' s Economic Development Summit . Mr. Litvack indicated there had been a positive response from the community regarding the joint letter that was also sent. COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :34 :24 PM Douglas Cotant expressed concern with emergency exits being used at the New Grand Apartments and wanted the City to look into the situation. Bonnie Peters thanked the City for the many years of support given to the Family Support Center Crisis Nursery Program. She said the Family Support Center was a non-profit organization and their mission was to protect children, strengthen families, and prevent child abuse . Marie Taylor stated there had been a problematic property in her neighborhood for some time . She said she was surprised this business had participated in the Good Landlord Program when it was occupied and presented the call log for that period of time . She suggested that once a month the Police Department give business licensing a report to determined who actually qualified for the Good Landlord Program. She also questioned the current zoning of the property. View Attachments Al Khalife stated he came to encourage the City to be transparent and keep the progress of the investigation on a recent police shooting on the agenda. Charlene Albarran stated she was the Democratic Nominee for the U. S . Representative for the 2nd Congressional District and that she was here to make her services available . She indicated she had started some homeless foundations which included a women' s homeless shelter in Salt Lake City. She said she was a clean air advocate and had also started an air filter distribution company. Ms . Albarran said to please contact her if she could help with either of those issues . Carline Boucard stated she had an issue with homeless people coming to the parking lot behind her residence and sleeping and leaving trash. She said she hoped the City would clean up the alley and install a wall that would prevent access through the alley. UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1 . 7:44:40 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt Lake City' s Housing Trust Fund to TenFitfteen Partners. The $380, 000 loan would be used to construct a 54-unit apartment building, 11 of 16 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 which would have affordable rent. The project would be located at 1015 South 200 West. View Attachments Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to adopt Resolution 13 of 2016 authorizing a loan from the Salt Lake City Housing Trust Fund to TenFifteen Partners for the TenFifteen Apartment Project, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (R 16-5) #2 . 7:45:23 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from the City' s Housing Trust Fund to JF Capital. The $500, 000 loan would be used to develop Granary Place, a 134-unit affordable housing apartment complex at 256 West 700 South. View Attachments Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt Resolution 14 of 2016 authorizing a loan from the Salt Lake City Housing Trust Fund to JF Capital for the Granary Place Apartment Project. Councilmember Kitchen stated this project was located in his neighborhood and was an affordable housing project . He said he was thrilled to welcome it to the Granary District and applauded the developer for taking the initiative . He said he was glad the City could help in the form of the Housing Trust Fund. Councilmember Kitchen spoke in support of the proposal . Councilmember Adams called for the question, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (R 16-6) CONSENT 7:4 6:5 8 PM Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to adopt the consent agenda. Ms . Bruno stated that a change was needed for Item #1 . She said the public hearing dates for the City budget needed to be corrected and would be set next week. Ms . Bruno indicated there was a motion sheet for Item #5 which established projects from the grant holding account and funds for all of the projects that were listed in the language of the Consent Agenda. She asked the Council to make note of any items they wanted pulled. The motion was restated. Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to adopt the Consent Agenda with the removal of Item #1 and leave everything else as stated in the agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye . 16 - 7 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 #1 . :em Pulled) Setting the dates of Tuesday, May 17 , 2016 and Tuesday, May 24 , 2016 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting the final budget and the employment staffing document for Salt Lake City, Utah and related ordinances for Fiscal Year 2016-17 . (B 16-1) (B 16-2) #2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7 : 00 p.m. to hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting the Downtown Community Plan and replacing the Downtown Master Plan and the Gateway Specific Plan pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2013-00768 . This final draft of the proposed plan details the vision, policies, and framework that will guide growth and development in the downtown over the next 25 years (Petitioner: Former Mayor Ralph Becker) . View Attachments (T 13-2) #3. Setting the date of Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 7 : 00 p.m. to hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance vacating a portion of the air rights above an alley that runs through a property located at 1068 South Jefferson Street pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2015-00918 . The proposal would allow for the construction of a pedestrian bridge to connect two proposed multifamily buildings. Under the proposal, the alley would remain open and vehicular and pedestrian traffic would continue. The alley would continue to be owned by Salt Lake City (Petitioner: Sojourn SLC LLC) . View Attachments (P 16-11) #4 . Setting the date of Tuesday, May 24 , 2016 at 7 : 00 p.m. to hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting the Northwest Quadrant Master Plan. The proposed Master Plan details the vision, goals, and policies guiding growth and development within the Northwest (NW) Quadrant. The NW Quadrant is generally located west of the Salt Lake International Airport and Interstate-215 and North of SR-201 or 2100 South to the western and northern boundaries of the City. The NW Quadrant contains most of the City's current industrial areas as well as a large amount of undeveloped land that is adjacent to environmentally-sensitive lands. View Attachments (T 11-2) #5 . Establish Grant Projects from Grant Holding Account - The grant holding account was established to fund grants between budget amendments with the understanding that the grants would be submitted as part of the next budget opening. Items transmitted were placed on a Council Consent agenda and then formally approved during the following 16 - 8 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 budget amendment. Grants and associated projects include: -Jordan River Commission, via Salt Lake County, Community Connections - Ripple Effect -State Office of Crime Victim Reparations, FY 2016 VAWA Grant - State of Utah, CCJJ (Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice) , Jurisdictions with Halfway Houses and Parole Violator Centers Grant - Utah State Office for Victims of Crime, 2015 VOCA Victim Assistance Grant -Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control - Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant -Utah State Department of Public Safety - Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) , Fix the Bricks Project. View Attachments (B 16-4) The meeting adjourned at 7 : 49 p.m. Council Chair City Recorder 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 Salt Lake City Council Regular Session meeting held April 26, 2016 . ks 16 - 9