08/08/2017 - Work Session - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2017
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, August 8, 2017,
at 2 : 10 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building,
451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Stan Penfold, Erin Mendenhall,
Derek Kitchen, Charlie Luke, James Rogers, Lisa Adams, and Andrew
Johnston.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council
Director; Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director;
Jacqueline Biskupski, Mayor; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of
Staff; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margret Plane,
City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Council Office Policy Analyst; Chris
Jones, Transportation Section Manager; Julianne Sabula, Transit
Program Manager; Tyler Poulsen, Senior Energy & Climate Program
Manager; Cory Lyman, Emergency Management Program Director ;
Melissa Jensen, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director ;
Laura Briefer, Public Utilities Director ; Brian Fullmer, Council
Office Liaison & Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Office Policy
Analyst; Nick Norris, Director of Planning; Chris Lee, Principal
Planner; Kelsey Lindquist, Principal Planner; Ben Luedtke, Council
Office Policy Analyst; Joel Paterson, Planning Programs Director
; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Advisor; Kory Solorio, Assistant
City Recorder; and Makayla Hardy, Deputy City Recorder.
Others in Attendance: Tom Brennan, Nelson/Nygaard Principal; Jerry
Benson, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Chief Executive Officer; and
Nichol Bourdeaux, UTA External Relations Vice President .
Councilmember Penfold presided at and conducted the meeting
2:10:26PM The meeting was called to order at 2 : 10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:10:34 PM BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
EMPLOYMENT STAFFING DOCUMENT, INCLUDING CHANGES TO THE OFFICE OF
THE MAYOR, AS PART OF SALT LAKE CITY' S FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2017-18 . View Attachments
Written briefing only.
#2 . 2:11:10PM UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE
CITY' S RESPONSE TO THE JULY 26 STORM, INCLUDING RESOURCES THAT
MIGHT BE AVAILABLE TO HOME AND BUSINESS OWNERS WHOSE PROPERTIES
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WERE DAMAGED.
Patrick Leary, Cory Lyman, Melissa Jensen, and Laura Briefer
briefed the Council . Discussion was held regarding the storms of
July 2016/2017, drainage capacity, Jordan River surplus canal,
cleanup efforts, debris pickup, reported damage of over 150 homes,
local emergency proclamation, Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) public assistance, individual assistance for private
property owners, and Small Business Administration loans from the
State .
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Follow-up discussion with the Administration, Finance, and
Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) to explore
options for low to no interest loans for uninsured residents
as well as assistance options for future disasters; and
• Add information to future Public Utility bills for residents
to report flood damage/data.
#3. 2:35:04PM BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TIME
PERIOD FOR SATISFYING THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE 56 OF
2016. The proposal would extend the deadline by two years for the
property owner to meet certain conditions listed in the 2016
ordinance. The original ordinance was a result of the property
owner 's request to close a portion of West Capitol Street adjacent
to properties located at approximately 686 and 690 North West
Capitol Street. View Attachments
Brian Fullmer and Joel Paterson briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held regarding the original and new
subdivision construction proposals on West Capitol Street.
#4 . 2:41:04 PM BRIEFING REGARDING THE PLANNING DIRECTOR' S REPORT
TO CONSIDER ESTABLISHING THE YALECREST-DOUGLAS PARK LOCAL HISTORIC
DISTRICT (LHD) . Local Historic Districts are designed to maintain
the historic character of a neighborhood by protecting historic
features and preventing out-of-character alterations. The proposed
boundaries of the Local Historic District are generally from 1500
East to Fairview Avenue including both the northern and southern
portion of Hubbard Ave. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet and Kelsey Lindquist briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held regarding the Yalecrest-Douglas
Local Historic District petition.
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#5. 2:43:48PM BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD UPDATE
THE CITY' S REGULATIONS IN THE FORM BASED URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD (FB-
UN2) ZONING DISTRICT. The proposal would require increased
setbacks for buildings located next to certain residential areas,
and step backs. The proposal also includes design standards that
are intended to clarify how the ground floors of buildings can be
designed and used, address parking garage issues, and address
issues that have arisen regarding overall building scale. View
Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Chris Lee, and Nick Norris briefed the Council
with attachments . Discussion was held regarding existing FB-UN2
zoning, proposed zoning changes for FB-UN2 zone, building setback
and stepback requirements, and street versus alley definitions .
#6. 2:56:42 PM BRIEFING REGARDING THE RECENTLY-COMPLETED
COMMUNITY RENEWABLE ENERGY STUDY. The Study, which was a joint
effort of the City, Park City and Summit County, provides an
analysis of the impacts and benefits associated with transitioning
to 100 percent renewable power. View Attachments
Ben Luedtke and Tyler Poulson briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held regarding identifying the
renewable energy gap, Rocky Mountain Power' s integrated Resource
Plan, community choice aggregation, mayoral commitments for 1000
renewable energy, financial impacts, progress on climate goals,
community carbon footprint, reduction of energy waste, in-state
solar resources, growing solar installation in the City and State,
top-l0 national ranking as a solar state, future wind power
projects, renewable energy grid mix with PacifiCorp, renewable
energy pricing estimates, procurement pathways for renewable
energy, and job creation potential .
Councilmember Rogers expressed his concern regarding the
affordability/displacement of cost on the residents of Salt Lake
City.
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Concrete data on how residents could see cost reductions in
association with increased efficiency; and
• Administration' s recommendation of a preferred renewable
energy scenario to help initiate a next steps pathway.
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#7 . 4:09:01PM BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE
TRANSIT MASTER PLAN, WHICH 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
Attachments
Russell Weeks, Chris Jones, Julianne Sabula, Jerry Benson,
Nichol Bourdeaux, and Tom Brennan briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held regarding history of transit in
the City, Transit Master Plan goals , community input, limited
service span outside of peak hours with bus routes, physical/
geographical barriers, corridor evaluation process, implementation
of the frequent transit network, employer shuttles, enhanced bus
corridors, transit support programs, grid network utilization,
transfer wait times, residential transit and on-demand ride
services, last-mile solutions, enhanced fare collection, Capital
transit investments, bike/ pedestrian access, real-time transit
information, HIVE pass program expansion , public information
campaigns, improved fare affordability, revisions to parking code,
funding sources/opportunities, improvements to evening service,
highly visible frequent service branding, target marking
opportunities around frequent network corridors, transit stop and
shelter improvements, Route 220 frequency changes, innovative
transit programs, signal priority, joint corridor development,
Depot District Clean Fuels Tech Center, Bicycle Master Plan
changes, and the Airport Trax extension.
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Add electric vehicles to the Transit Master Plan solution
• Receive information from the Administration regarding the
exclusion of the Sugar House District in the Capital
Investment Priority List;
• Gather follow-up information to ensure that enhancements
proposed as a priority benefit residential users;
• Information regarding plans for the Northwest Quadrant
transit concerns;
• Supply the Council with edits to the Transit Master Plan in
revision format; and
• Information from the Administration regarding options around
Airport Trax.
#8 . 6:25:31 PM INTERVIEW GINNY HSU SORENSON PRIOR TO
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CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE CITIZENS COMPENSATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CCAC) FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH AUGUST 30 ,
2021 .
Councilmember Penfold said Ms . Sorenson' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#9 . 6:28:40PM INTERVIEW MARTIN BUBA PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (HRC) FOR A TERM
EXTENDING THROUGH AUGUST 8 , 2021 . View Attachments
Councilmember Penfold said Mr. BuBa' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#10 . 6:31:01PM INTERVIEW LOGAN DARLING PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (CDCIP) FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH AUGUST
8 , 2021 . View Attachments
Councilmember Penfold said Mr. Darling' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#11 . 6:31:08PM INTERVIEW ANDREW SAALFIELD PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (CDCIP) FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH AUGUST
8 , 2021 . View Attachments
Councilmember Penfold said Mr. Saalfield' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#12 . 6:34:10PM INTERVIEW PAUL SCHULTE PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM
EXTENDING THROUGH AUGUST 8 , 2020 . View Attachments
Councilmember Penfold said Mr. Schulte' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#13 . 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:
• Legislative Action for an Alcohol Establishments Zoning
Amendment,
• Public Engagement Plans for Accessory Dwelling Unit
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• Homeless Resource Center (HRC) , and
• Scheduling items.
See file M 17-5 for Announcements
#14 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#15 . 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 6 : 38 pm.
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.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
August 8, 2017 .
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