08/18/2015 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 7 : 08 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers,
City County Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
Stan Penfold James Rogers Luke Garrott
Kyle LaMalfa Erin Mendenhall Lisa Adams
The following Councilmember was absent:
Charlie Luke (participated in Item #4 via speakerphone)
Nichol Bourdeaux, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Cindy Gust-
Jenson, Executive Council Director; Margaret Plane, City Attorney;
Cindi Mansell, City Recorder; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City
Recorder; were present.
7 :08:30 PM Councilmember Garrott presided at and Councilmember
Rogers conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:08:40 PM Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:09:15 PM Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember
Penfold seconded to approve the minutes of the following Salt Lake
Council meetings , which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
• June 16, 2015 Work Session
• July 21, 2015 Work Session
• July 21, 2015 Formal Meeting
• July 28, 2015 Formal Meeting
• August 4 , 2015 Limited Formal Meeting
(M 15-4) (M 15-3)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :09:46 PM
Randy Sorensen, Glendale Community Council Chair, provided a
petition in favor of keeping the Glendale Golf Course . He expressed
concern as to what the City would do with the Glendale Golf Course
property once it was closed.
Don Butterfield spoke regarding Capital Improvement Project (CIP)
priorities . He said he was a member of the CIP Board and provided
background on the Council priorities from last year including deferred
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maintenance and opportunity for local citizen groups to submit
projects . He urged the Council to consider those projects because the
CIP was the only place where citizen groups could obtain project
funding.
Dan Potts, Poplar Grove Community Council Environmental
Representative, said the Jordan River natural area was transferred
from State Parks to Salt Lake City (SLC) without any due process . He
said with this new opportunity, City residents should have the ability
to vote on the bond. He said he thought people would vote to support
wildlife .
Jen Colby spoke against the recommendation to relocate the prison
into SLC and in favor of preventing it from moving forward. She spoke
in favor of the Parks & Recreation Trails Bond and encouraged the
Council to work together to move this forward and allow SLC voters to
decide .
Douglas Cotant, expressed concern about noise/obstructions on
City sidewalks during downtown events .
George Chapman spoke in favor of the County District Attorney
raccoon (rabies) remediation proposal and said he did not see it
included in the budget amendment. He asked the Council not to pass the
47% tax increase for the Mosquito Abatement District . He further
encouraged the Council to include $10, 000 in the budget amendment for
host housing (Dave Robinson) assistance for the Parliament of
Religions Conference .
Ray Wheeler, Glendale neighborhood, said the recently created
"mud hole", also known as the Glendale Nature Park, contained billions
of seeds, soil, pond chemicals , and was very impressive/beautiful . He
inquired as to a solution if the bond did not move forward or funding
was not available to address the golf course deficit, and whether a
final decision had been made to close Glendale .
Mahan Khalsa and Jay Engleby spoke against the recreation bond.
Comments included the Council' s opportunity to bond for recreation by
raising taxes and spending money in any year; those that witnessed the
process felt the bond and closing of the Glendale Golf Course had been
rushed and there were other options to investigate relative to Jordan
River access and golf course closure; encouraging the Council to
consider different options to keep the golf course open; condition of
the 9-line Rail Park; mosquito scum/larva leaking out of the pond into
the Jordan River; homeless people sleeping in the park and lighting
dangerous campfires; and funding could be better spent.
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Dave Iltis, Kirk Robinson, Amy O' Conner, Richard Nygaard, and Van
Hoover spoke in support of the bond. Comments included the Council
spending a year on the process that included many meetings to create a
City that was great to live in and a culture of environment, economy,
and hope; the need for these types of amenities to draw people and
create a vibrant community; the time to do this project was now; the
desire for connector trails between existing trails; the bond could
address the need for more horseshoe courts to house major tournaments;
the mud hole/9-line area eventually becoming a parks model/lush
meadow; and the future need for investment in the river and community
for the children of SLC.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. 7:38:28 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending zoning regulations in the R-MU-35 and R-MU-45
Residential/Mixed Use zoning districts pursuant to Petition No .
PLNPCM2014-00127 (amending Sections 21A.24 . 164, 21A.24 . 168 and
21A. 46 . 090 of the Salt Lake City Code) . The proposed changes would
remove qualifying provisions for residential density, adjust required
setbacks and lot standards, add design requirements and allow
projecting signs in the R-MU-35 and R-MU-45 districts. Related
provisions of Title 21A- Zoning may also be amended as part of this
petition. (Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker) View Attachments
Cindy Cromer and George Chapman spoke against the zoning
proposal . Comments included allowing time for additional discussion;
what property zoning "should" be and not allowing options that would
cause future issues; past circumstances caused lost housing; treat
property owners fairly; unintended consequences; parking issues; and
parking ordinance needed to protect adjacent residents and
neighborhoods .
James Alfandre spoke in favor of the zoning text amendments . He
said this kind of zoning was a great tool for existing neighborhoods
and incentivized developers to build better-designed products geared
towards pedestrians .
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(P 15-13)
#2 . 7:43:21 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the
employment staffing document for Fiscal Year 2015-16 and consider
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adopting a resolution authorizing the approval an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement between the City and Salt Lake County for
management of the City' s Prosecutor Office. Budget amendments happen
several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets,
including proposed project additions and modifications. View
Attachments
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
leave the public hearing open, which motion failed upon a 3-3 vote.
Council Members LaMalfa, Garrott, and Mendenhall voted nay and Council
Members Adams, Luke, and Penfold voted aye.
7:45:07 PM Inquiry was raised as to the timing of the budget
amendment. Ms . Plane said the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with
Salt Lake County to management the City' s Prosecutor Office was
proposed to be effective September 1, 2015 .
Councilmember Adams moved to close the public hearing and adopt
the ordinance providing for Budget Amendment #1 as proposed. Motion
failed for lack of a second.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Adams seconded to
close the public hearing, adopt the ordinance as proposed, including
Council added items, and adopt the Interlocal Agreement, which motion
failed upon a 3-3 vote . Council Members LaMalfa, Garrott, and
Mendenhall voted nay and Council Members Adams, Luke, and Penfold
voted aye.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to close the public hearing and defer action to a future date, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye .
Discussion was held about not adopting the budget amendment
including issues regarding process versus content. Councilmember
Penfold suggesting holding an additional meeting to separate some
items or components .
8:51:45 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Adams
seconded to suspend the rules and to reopen the public hearing for
this item, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
8:55:21 PM Pam Perlick, University of Utah Bureau of Economic
Research, distributed a handout entitled Capital City Neighborhoods of
Opportunity Indicators : Proposed Scope of Work. She discussed the
body of work completed for the City surrounding the changing City
demographics . She said the group wanted to continue this work and
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requested additional resources to improve the information already
provided and conduct a thorough/robust review and update. (B 15-10)
#3 . 7:47:48 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a
resolution approving the proposed tax increase in the property tax
rate of the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District. The revenue
from the increase would be used to make facility improvements, improve
surveillance and control methods, add technical personnel, and more.
View Attachments
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a later date, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(B 15-11)
#4 . 7:48:33 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a
resolution calling a special bond election to authorize general
obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed either $99 . 8 or $57 . 9
million for open space, parks , outdoor recreational facilities and
community trails and related facilities . This is a continuation of the
hearing held on July 28. The Council intends to take formal action.
Council policy allows individuals to speak once per hearing.
Individuals who did not speak on this issue on July 28 may address the
Council at the podium tonight. View Attachments
Note: Councilmember Luke joined the meeting via speakerphone .
David Gordon, Don Butterfield, Jim Harland, Bill Walker, Dane
Hess, and Kent Miles spoke in opposition of the bond. Comments
included opposition to closing Glendale Golf Course; funding
recreation when existing infrastructure (roads/streets) needed upkeep;
number of existing trails and recreation/park amenities; partnership
opportunities; concern with offering affordable public golf courses
for practice and play; project being rushed; $60 million to change
public green space to public green space not being the wisest use of
resources; utilize tax dollars to maintain and improve what already
existed; closing Glendale when it was turning a profit; investing in
existing amenities; golf was experiencing an increase in play;
exploration to arts and open space projects; and consideration to make
the bond beneficial for everyone .
George Chapman spoke against the bond and closing the Glendale
Golf Course . He discussed the skewed elements included in the survey.
He further expressed opposition to the transportation tax increase
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that was mainly for projects and said the placement of both on the
November ballot would cause them to fail .
Ashley Patterson, Jim Espeland, Richard Nygaard, Diane Horrocks,
Sage Geher, Tyler Stevens, Joyce Kelen, and Joann Cloud spoke in favor
of the bond. Comments included recognizing the importance of nature
and open space; forward thinking/visionary proposal; exciting projects
that would push the City forward; positive urban agricultural
component; excitement to keep SLC moving forward with goals related to
local community gardens; residents not wanting amenities; need for
additional Jordan Park horseshoe courts ; facilitate ability for
youth/adult rowing programs to enhance this underappreciated sport in
Utah; rowing being an important resource to promote college/sports
scholarships; continue to utilize, promote, and enhance water
amenities; healing aspects of recreational amenities; opportunity to
move ahead and improve recreation; and let public vote/decide .
Leslie Kelen, Documentary Expression of Art Executive Director,
discussed the Jordan River and the relativity between nature and
social culture . He said young people were concerned about future
natural resources and improvements would benefit the youth.
Kimberly Kraan, Eric Kraan, and Jacob Barnes submitted written
comments against the current bond proposal . Comments included priority
to get Glendale done right; additional consideration of
projects/scope; address other unique sport facility needs; consider
biking/skating as future needs for recreation/sports community;
maintain existing facilities; and encourage continued public
involvement
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded
to adopt a resolution calling a special bond election to authorize
General Obligation Bonds in an amount not-to-exceed $99 . 8 million for
open space, parks , outdoor recreational facilities, community trails,
and related facilities .
8:21:31 PM Council Members Mendenhall and Garrott spoke in favor of
the motion.
8:29:19 PM Councilmember Luke expressed concern about not having
ample discussion to ensure this was the right proposal . He said the
bond wish list did not address other commitments the City made in
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terms of deferred maintenance for parks and capital improvements . He
said he would remain supportive of a future bond if structured
properly.
8:32:44 PM Councilmember Penfold spoke against the bond proposal .
He said although he fully supported the reuse of Glendale Golf Course
as a premier regional park, he would not support keeping it open for
golf. He said although this was an accelerated process and the
Administration did an amazing job developing ideas, he did not see
enthusiastic support of the Mayor and entire Council at this time. He
said the public hearing process encouraged additional uses which
deserved consideration but the bond was not yet ready for voters .
8:35:53 PM Councilmember Adams said she would not support funding
either option for bond placement on the November ballot. She said she
wanted to continue working on the proposal for the 2016 ballot and
continue looking for a way to fund the Glendale Golf Course .
8:37 :52 PM Councilmember LaMalfa spoke in support of the bond. He
said he represented the Glendale area on the Council and felt the
Council illustrated political courage in placement of this proposal on
the November ballot.
Councilmember Rogers called for the question, which motion failed
3-4. Council Members Garrott, LaMalfa, and Mendenhall voted aye .
Council Members Rogers, Penfold, Adams, and Luke voted nay.
8:43:35 PM Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Garrott
seconded to adopt a resolution calling a special bond election to
authorize General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $57 . 99
million for open space, parks, outdoor recreational facilities,
community trails, and related facilities and not include the
repurposing of the Glendale Golf Course and allow course operation
through Fiscal Year 2016 until further consideration could be provided
in this regard.
Councilmember Rogers called for the question, which motion failed
3-4. Council Members Garrott, LaMalfa, and Mendenhall voted aye .
Council Members Rogers, Penfold, Adams, and Luke voted nay.
8:45:25 PM Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Penfold
seconded to support a Legislative Intent to continue to study
issue/explore options with intent to create a similar trails and
recreation ballot bond proposal for the 2016 election; including
continued refinement and consideration of alternatives, enhancement
through promotion via continued outreach and engagement, as well as
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pursuit of opportunities for private partnerships, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
(Q 15-3)
#5 . 8:47:30 PM Accept public comment on applications submitted for
the following grants : View Attachments
A. Startup In A Day Competition - Start Small Model Purpose/Goal of
the Grant: 1) Provides an online tool enabling submittal of home
occupation business license applications in one day; 2) Conducts
mapping of the licensing and permitting process for all business
types; 3) Creates a Business in a Day roadmap to guide the City's
choice of process-efficiency upgrades and development of an
online portal to assist with permitting and licensing; and, 4)
Assesses costs and software needs to integrate the City's
business licensing tools with the Utah Department of Commerce's
online resources via an automated data-sharing web service. Grant
Amount: $50, 000
Requested by: Department of Finance and Department of Community &
Economic Development
Match Requirement: No match required.
Funding Agency: U. S. Small Business Administration in
collaboration with the National League of Cities.
B. Resilience AmeriCorps - Purpose/Goal of the Grant: A two-year
program providing two AmeriCorps VISTA members to assist the
Sustainability Division in identifying vulnerable populations and
developing educational strategies and materials to identify
climate vulnerabilities in each community.
Grant Amount: $25, 000
Requested by: Office of the Mayor, Sustainability
Match Requirement: No match required.
Funding Agency: Cities of Service, Rockefeller Foundation,
Corporation of National & Community Service (CNC)
Staff Recommendation: Close and refer to future consent agenda.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
close the public hearing and refer to a future Consent Agenda, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(B 15-4)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 8:48:20 PM Adopting a resolution canvassing, accepting and
approving the results of the Municipal Primary Election held in Salt
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Lake City, Utah on August 11, 2015 for the offices of Mayor and
Council District 4 . View Attachments
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to
recess as City Council and convene with the Mayor as the Board of
Canvassers, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
adopt Resolution 23 of 2015, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye . Mayor Becker was not present for the vote.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
adjourn as Board of Canvassers and reconvene as City Council, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(U 15-1)
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 57 p.m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
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This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council Regular Session meeting
held August 18, 2015 .
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