08/29/2017 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met on Tuesday, August 29,
2017 at 7 : 03 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building,
451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Charlie Luke Andrew Johnston James Rogers
Stan Penfold Erin Mendenhall
The following Council Members were absent:
Lisa Adams Derek Kitchen
Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; Jacqueline
Biskupski, Mayor; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; David Litvack,
Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Nicole
Smedley, Assistant City Recorder; Makayla Hardy, Deputy City Recorder;
and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Penfold presided at and Councilmember Luke conducted
the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:04:43 PM Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:05:06 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct.
#3. 7:05:47 PM Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember
Penfold seconded to approve the minutes of the August 8, 2017 Work
Session and Formal Meetings, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye . View Minutes
#4 . 7:06:30 PM The Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD) formally
recognized multiple community members .
1. For their efforts, John Fadel and Alexa Fine were awarded the
Citizen Medal of Commendation by Fire Chief Lieb on behalf of
the SLCFD.
2. 7:10:04 PM For their efforts, Paul Candelaria, Tony Herrera, and
Gary Ericson were awarded the Citizen Medal of Commendation by
Fire Chief Lieb on behalf of the SLCFD.
3. 7:08:42 PM For their efforts, Nelio Taylor and Clint Leek were
awarded the Citizen Medal of Heroism by Fire Chief Lieb on
behalf of the SLCFD.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:18:06 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A, Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to small scale food production pursuant to Petition No.
PLNPCM2015-00819 . The current ordinance does not differentiate between
large commercial food processors (i . e. cereal manufacturing or national
brands) versus smaller home grown companies. The proposal would create
two new land uses: commercial food preparation and artisan food
production, which would be allowed in the same zoning districts as
restaurant uses and retail uses, among other changes. View Attachment
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(P 17-21)
#2 . 7:18:56 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A, Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to the AG zoning district pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-
00001 . The proposal would remove residential uses in the zone, permit
the "Duck Hunting Club" use that is currently an existing use in the
area, ensure uses associated with agriculture are identified as permitted
uses, such as a caretaker home and accessory retail sales associated
with agricultural uses, and require consultation with the Utah State
Division of Wildlife Resources for solar panel installation prior to a
building permit being issued in order to mitigate impacts on wildlife.
The proposed changes are consistent with the Northwest Quadrant Master
Plan, which the Council adopted in 2016. View Attachment
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(P 17-22)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 7:19:35 PM Adopting an ordinance regarding commercial building
energy benchmarking and market transparency. The proposal would enact a
new chapter of Salt Lake City Code: Chapter 18-Building Benchmarking and
Transparency, which would require owners of large buildings (City
buildings larger than 22, 000 square feet and commercial buildings larger
than 25, 000 square feet, with some exemptions) to annually benchmark
energy data, share Energy Star Scores and data with the City, and
encourages implementation of improvements to the building's energy
systems. The updated proposal requires an evaluation of buildings with
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Energy Star Scores that are below average but no longer requires the
building owners to implement the energy tune-up recommendations. It also
provides for exceptions for tax-exempt properties like places of worship,
and other buildings and adds an appeals process, among other changes.
View Attachment
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded
to adopt Ordinance 45 of 2017 enacting 18 . 94 , Salt Lake City Code,
creating a requirement for building energy benchmarking and market
transparency in large municipal and private buildings, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Rogers, who
voted nay.
7:20:10 PM Councilmember Rogers spoke against the motion.
(0 17-10)
#2 . 7:21:34 PM Adopting an ordinance amending various sections of
Title 21A (Zoning) , Salt Lake City Code, to provide additional clarity
and efficiency in land use regulation pursuant to Petition No.
PLNPCM2015-00354 . The amendments are designed to make the code easier to
use; reduce the need for interpretations; address conflicts in the
ordinance; and remove barriers to development. The proposed changes do
not create new regulations. (Petitioner-Former Mayor Ralph Becker) View
Attachment
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Ordinance 46 of 2017, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
(P 17-19)
#3 . 7:22:09 PM Adopting an ordinance closing a portion of 800 West
Street between approximately 740 North and the terminating cul-de-sac
pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2016-01008 . The section of street is not
needed or used for property access, circulation or parking. The proposal
would allow for the development of a community center that would serve
immigrants and refugees. If adopted, the status of the property would be
changed from a public street to a City-owned parcel and the City would
lease it to the Good Samaritan Foundation, a non-profit that provides
employment counseling, English language courses, citizenship classes,
after-school tutoring, and walk-in support on issues ranging from health
care to navigating the public transit system. (Petitioner: Salt Lake
City Real Estate Division) View Attachment
Councilmember Luke said action on this item would be delayed until
additional issues could be addressed.
(P 17-17)
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#4 . Adopting a resolution regarding a Public Benefits Analysis
related to leasing an undeveloped City-owned parcel at approximately 800
North 800 West and adjacent City-owned cul-de-sac to the Good Samaritan
Foundation. The proposed use of the property is to allow for the
development of a community center that would serve the needs of Salt
Lake City's refugee and immigrant community. (Rose Park Community Center)
View Attachment
Councilmember Luke said action on this item would be delayed until
additional issues could be addressed.
(R 17-6)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7:22:47 PM
Councilmember Penfold asked when the Administration thought
information regarding the Airport Trax proposal would be available to
the Council (discussed during the Work Session) . Mr. Leary said the Utah
Transit Authority (UTA) said the information would be given to the
Administration tomorrow morning. He said it would then be passed on to
the Council .
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :23:55 PM
Douglas Cotant said he was hit by a kid riding a bike on the sidewalk
and wanted the City to enforce ordinances prohibiting bike riding on
City sidewalks .
Ron Love said his new truck was hit by another vehicle at 300 West
1000 South. He said when he called police he was told he would have to
wait two hours and when he called back, was told it would be another
three to four hours . He said they never came. He said he was having a
difficult time dealing with the accident without a police report.
Councilmember Luke said he wanted to look into the incident further and
asked Staff to meet with Mr. Love .
Calvin Fors spoke about a land lease to the Good Samaritan
Foundation for the purpose of building a community center. He expressed
concern about contractors/sub-contractors participating in fraudulent
payroll practices and wanted legislative/judicial bodies to address the
situation.
James Barensen spoke about citizens' rights, tyranny, democratic
republic, Paris Accord Agreement, Bill-of-Rights, taxes, and Obamacare .
NEW BUSINESS
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7 :38:07 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Johnston
seconded to recess as the City Council and convene with the Mayor as the
Board of Canvassers, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
#1 . Adopting a resolution canvassing, accepting, and approving the
results of the Municipal Primary Election held in Salt Lake City, Utah
on August 15, 2017 . View Attachment
Boardmember Penfold moved and Boardmember Johnston seconded that
the Council and Mayor, acting as the Board of Canvassers, adopt
Resolution 20 of 2017 , approving the results of the Municipal Primary
Election held in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 15, 2017 , which motion
carried, all members present voted aye . Mayor Biskupski was not present
for the vote .
Boardmember Penfold moved and Boardmember Johnston seconded to
adjourn as the Board of Canvassers and reconvene as the City Council,
which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(U 17-1)
CONSENT 7 :3 6:4 9 PM
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
#1 . Setting the date of Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
vacate a City-owned alley situated adjacent to properties located between
approximately 200 East and 269 East, south of Lincoln Elementary School
and behind the homes that front onto the north side of Hampton pursuant
to Petition No. PLNPCM2016-00520 . The alley is currently impassable and
has not been used for some time. If the proposal is adopted, the alley
would be vacated and the land would be incorporated into the neighboring
residential properties along the alley. View Attachment
(P 17-24)
#2 . Setting the dates of Tuesday, September 19, 2017 and Tuesday,
October 3, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider an
ordinance adopting the Transit Master Plan. The plan evaluates the City 's
travel patterns and transit needs and makes recommendations about transit
service, infrastructure, supportive investments and policies for the
next 20 years. The plan also includes recommendations, implementation
strategies, potential funding sources and a governance model . View
Attachment
(T 17-2)
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#3. Approving the appointment of Annalise Lasater to the Library
Board for a term extending through August 29, 2020 . View Attachment
(I 17-11)
#4 . Approving the appointment of Bret Rigby to the Library Board
for a term extending through August 29, 2020 . View Attachment
(I 17-11)
#5 . Approving the appointment of Mario Organista to the Library
Board for a term extending through August 29, 2020 . View Attachment
(I 17-11)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 39 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 meeting held August 29,
2017 .
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