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02/06/2018 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State . The following Council Members were present: James Rogers Andrew Johnston Amy Fowler Chris Wharton Erin Mendenhall Derek Kitchen The following Councilmember was absent: Charlie Luke Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present. Councilmember Mendenhall presided at and Councilmember Kitchen conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 04 p .m. OPENING CEREMONY #1 . 7:04:14 PM Pledge of Allegiance . #3 . 7:04:35 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct. #4 . 7:05:42 PM Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to approve the minutes of the following Council meetings, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . • November 21, 2017 Work Session. • January 9, 2018 Work Session. • January 12, 2018 Legislative Breakfast. • January 9, 2018 Formal Meeting. • January 16, 2018 Formal Meeting. (M 18-4) (M 18-3) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 . 7:06:23 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion of 1300 South Street between 900 West and the Jordan River pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2015-00765 . The street closure would allow the City to create an access point to the Jordan River, which is consistent with the Westside Master Plan. The Council 18 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 originally received a briefing about this ordinance during the July 19, 2016 Work Session, and held a public hearing during the August 16, 2016 formal meeting. The Council chose to continue the public hearing. View Attachment Brian Tonetti, Seven Canyons Trust Executive Director, spoke about implementation of the Three-Creeks Confluence Vision project which would provide citizens with better water quality, access to nature, elevated economic conditions, and increased quality of life . He requested Council support for Option C which would not impact the original design of the Three-Creeks Confluence . He said Options A & B did not align with the Westside Master Plan adopted in 2014 . Steven Goldsmith spoke in favor of Option C. He said this was part of a program honoring the City' s leadership in water management. He said it was important to assure the Council' s decision aligned investments in restoring the Seven-Canyon Creeks . Soren Simonsen, Jordan River Commission Executive Director, said the proposal was a small part of the process to daylight water ways which had been buried over the past century. He said for many years, the Commission supported this development along with other similar projects and he encouraged the Council to see this vision through to the fullest extent. He said he could not speak for the Commission but personally felt Option C was the best decision. Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to continue the public hearing to a future date, which motion carried, all members present voted aye. 7 :12:45 PM Councilmember Johnston said the public hearing needed to be continued while the Council waited for an updated transmittal from the Administration. (P 16-21) #2 . 7:13:16 PM Accept public comment and consider a resolution about an informal Public Benefits Analysis on eliminating fees at Level 2 electric vehicle charging port stations . View Attachment Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to close the public hearing, suspend the rules, and adopt Resolution 7 of 2018 . Councilmember Rogers asked about the haste in suspending the rules to adopt the proposal . Councilmember Mendenhall said since there were no public comments, she did not see the need to postpone action. She said this was an exciting opportunity to put more incentives toward 18 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 transitioning to a cleaner energy alternative to help address air quality issues in the City. Councilmember Kitchen called for the question, which motion carried, all members present voted aye. (R 18-8) #3. 7:14:35 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution to provide below market financing to Violin Commons , LLC, which intends to purchase the Northwest Pipeline Building located at 315 East 200 South. The building served as the City's Public Safety Building for many years. The proposed development of the property will include 65 units dedicated to permanent supportive housing, along with other mixed- use buildings with various market-rate and mixed-income apartments. View Attachment Calvin Fors, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, asked the Council to continue its efforts to increase oversight of contractor selection. He said these types of projects, while good for the community as a whole, had a potential to perpetuate the nationwide problem of a cash-pay industry. He asked the Council to be a leader in creating a change in the construction industry by hiring responsible contractors . Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (R 18-5) #4 . 7:16:44 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Code relating to weeds and the clearing of real property (amending Chapter 9 . 16, Article I , renumbering Section 9 . 16 . 110 and Section 9 . 16 . 120 , and repealing Chapter 9 . 16, Article II) , and Chapter 21A. 20 - Enforcement pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2017- 00058 . The changes include clearer language on the noticing of the City's intent to abate zoning violations, collection of the costs of abatement, the appeals process, and the duties and roles of the Fines Hearing Officer. View Attachment James Berensen spoke about the "Slow the Flow" campaign to save water. He said people were being ticketed by the City because their lawns turned brown. He asked the Council to explain how people could follow the campaign and not receive a citation from the City. Ameer Cornell spoke in opposition of the proposal . He said the Council needed to be concerned about the potential impact on elderly citizens . He expressed concern about property liens and requested that 18 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 before a lien was put on someone' s property, a review/approval was performed by the City Attorney. Councilmember Rogers said the public hearing notice was not posted in time for the February 6, 2018 meeting so the hearing needed to be held on February 20, 2018 . Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded that the comments heard tonight be included with the public record for the February 20, 2018 public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 18-1) #5 . 7 :21:36 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 2017-2018 . Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposed amendment consists of $418, 000 to address the need for a lighting system replacement at the City-owned Smith 's Ballpark (Budget Amendment No. 3) . View Attachment Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to adopt Ordinance 2 of 2018 amending Ordinance 28 of 2017 which adopted the final budget of Salt Lake City, Utah, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 , as forwarded by the Administration and with the addition of $20,000 to facilitate the City' s partnership with Local First, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (B 18-4) Note: Items 6 through 8 will be heard as one public hearing item. #6 . 7 :22 :32 PM Accept public comment for Grant Application: GREENbike Program Expansion Grant - Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) requesting funding for the expansion of the GREENbike station network into the Liberty Park and Sugar House areas. View Attachment (B 18-3) #7 . Accept public comment for Grant Application: East-West Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections Study - Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) requesting funds to hire a consultant to assess solutions to the barriers of the Interstate 15 (I-15) freeway and rail lines that separate neighborhoods west of I-15 from resources, services, and employment centers east of I-15. View Attachment (B 18-3) 18 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 Dave Iltis, Cycling Utah, spoke in favor of Items 6 and 7 . He said Item 6 would get more people actively involved in recreation/cycling. He said further expansion Citywide would allow people to eliminate vehicles and travel in a greater geographic range . He said Item 7 was also greatly needed. He said 600 North was a disaster and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) needed to be pressured to do something. He said he hoped the study would allow for better connections over bridges/I-15 and allow eastside residents to enjoy westside amenities . #8 . Accept public comment for Grant Application: Salt Lake City Fire Department 2019 Per Capita Allocation Grant - Bureau of Emergency Services & Preparedness, Utah Health Department requesting funds to purchase medical supplies by the Salt Lake City Fire Department. View Attachment (B 18-3) Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to close the public hearing and defer action on Items 6-8 to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7:25:44 PM Councilmember Kitchen thanked the Administration for working collaboratively with the Council during the beginning of 2018 . COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7:26:20 PM Douglas Cotant said he had difficulty accessing the City and County Building for Council meetings and asked that the doors either remain open or provide direction to specific entrances . Ameer Cornell spoke about the necessity to get the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU' s) ordinance adopted. He said he hoped it could be addressed by mid-March. He also spoke about the potential for his neighborhood to be annexed into Millcreek. Councilmember Kitchen asked Council staff to work with Mr. Cornell . Calvin Fors spoke about community attributes, affordable housing, budget shortfalls, City costs, and collection of payroll taxes on construction projects . He said he would continue to attend meetings and encourage the Council to make changes in construction hiring practices . Cristobal Villegas expressed disappointment regarding the hiring of 40 new police officers and asked the Council to study/follow their deployment/actions throughout the City. He also spoke about monitoring future activities in the Northwest Quadrant including employment 18 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 opportunities, transportation needs, air pollution, and unintended consequences . James Berensen spoke about depriving people of constitutional rights, tax increases, cost of Mayor' s body guards/personal driver, defining the Mayor' s duties, tyranny, and having a democratic society. Dave Iltis spoke about street lighting upgrades (no meaningful action taking place) , lack of follow-up with people impacted by Operation Rio Grande, and need to control noxious weeds/puncture vines (add language to ordinance) . Vu Cao spoke about his auto shop business at 1300 South 900 West. He said he understood the City planned to develop the property next to his business which would impact his access . He said the City wanted to buy his property but their offer was too low (unable to relocate his business) . He asked for the Council' s help to mitigate the situation. Councilmember Kitchen said Administrative/Council staff was available to speak with Mr. Cao. UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1 . 7:42:11 PM Confirm approval of a resolution which would adjust the boundary of the Mosquito Abatement District to include more of Salt Lake City. View Attachment Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to confirm approval of Resolution 8 of 2018 which would adjust the boundary of the Mosquito Abatement District to include more of Salt Lake City, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (R 17-12) CONSENT 7:42:47 PM Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 11 (Sugar House Park Authority Board appointment of Holly Nichols - to be rescheduled) , which motion carried, all members present voted aye . #1 . Approving Grant Holding Account Items related to Budget Amendment No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 : • Utah Governor' s Office of Planning and Budget, Utah Quality Growth Commission, Wasatch Hollow Restoration Grant for $31, 000 • U. S . Department of Energy, Rocky Mountain Power WestSmart Electric Vehicle Subaward Grant for $67, 800 • Wells Fargo Community Development Support Grant for $6, 000 18 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 • State of Utah, The Utah Highway Safety Office Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program Grant for $16, 700 • State of Utah, The Utah Highway Safety Office Distracted Driving Prevention Program Grant for $15, 265 • Utah Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, 2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant for $59, 116 • Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Consumer Financial Protection Initiative Grant for $125, 000 View Attachment (B 18-3) #2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to railroad freight terminal facilities in manufacturing zoning districts (amending Section 21A.28 . 020, Section 21A.28 . 030, Section 21A.33. 040, and Section 21A. 62 . 040) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-01038 . The proposed changes are related to the City's current effort to allow additional railroad freight terminal facilities in Salt Lake City's Northwest Quadrant. The ordinance would: • Clarify the definition of a railroad freight terminal facility; • Remove a restriction in the land use table that prohibits a railroad freight terminal facility from being located within 5 miles of another facility; • Add a restriction prohibiting railroad freight terminal facility within 1 mile of residential zoning district; • Allow grain silos and railroad repair shop land uses in the M-1 zoning district; and • Allow cranes associated with a railroad freight terminal to be up to a height of 85' . Other sections of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. (Global Trade Port) (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskupski) View Attachment (P 18-3) #3. Setting the date of Tuesday, February 20 , 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution authorizing approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County regarding the operation of the Sorenson Multicultural Center, Sorenson Unity Center, and Steiner West Pool located at 855 West California Avenue. The proposed contract details the terms for management, programming, capital improvement, and maintenance of the Sorenson Campus. View Attachment (R 18-9) #4 . Setting the date of Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to 18 - 7 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A, Zoning, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to planned development regulations pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2016-00600 . A planned development is an approval process that allows the Planning Commission to modify zoning standards to create a better development project than what would be allowed under strict zoning regulations. The amendment is intended to: • Ensure that planned developments are meeting a citywide planning objective; • Ensure that project designs are compatible with adjacent development; and • Clarify zoning regulations. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. (Petitioner: Salt Lake City Planning Commission) View Attachment (P 18-4) #5 . Setting the date of Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would to rezone properties at 419, 422 , 423 , and 430 South 1100 West Street from R-1/5 ,000 Single-Family Residential District to I-Institutional District pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-00447 . The parcels are owned by Neighborhood House, a local nonprofit organization. The proposed changes would rezone the parcels to the same zoning as adjacent parcels, and would allow Neighborhood House to expand its daycare services on the site by demolishing two current buildings and constructing one larger facility. Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to I-Institutional District, consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskupski) View Attachment (P 18-5) #6. Setting the date of Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing and vacating a portion of 1100 West Street located between Goshen Street and the Jordan River and between 400 and 500 South Streets pursuant to Petition No. No. PLNSUB2017-00320 . The portion of street exists on paper only, and is not utilized for transportation purposes or to access other properties. Under the proposal, the City would donate the . 25 acre property to the abutting property owner, Neighborhood House, a local nonprofit. (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskupski) View Attachment (P 18-7) #7 . Setting the date of Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution authorizing the donation of City-owned property to Neighborhood House, Inc. , a Utah 18 - 8 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 nonprofit Corporation located at approximately 1100 West between 400 and 500 South. (Public Benefits Analysis) View Attachment (R 18-10) #8 . Setting the date of Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Code pertaining to demolition and new construction in the H- Historic Preservation Overlay District (amending Section 21A. 34 . 020) pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2016-00905 . Other sections of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. The ordinance would: • Clarify language to make the demolition process more transparent. • Clarify the documentation required for an application for new construction to be considered complete. • Revise the standards for new construction in a local historic district so that they are more user friendly. • Align the standards for new construction to the city's adopted design guidelines. • Clarify the importance of the design guidelines in designing and reviewing proposed projects. (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskuspki) View Attachment (P 18-6) #9. Setting the date of Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Code pertaining to demolition and new construction in the H- Historic Preservation Overlay District (amending Section 21A.34 .020) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2009-00014 . The ordinance would: • Clarify language to make the demolition and economic hardship process more transparent. • Clarify the documentation required for an application for new construction to be considered complete. • Revise the standards for new construction in a local historic district so that they are more user friendly. • Align the standards for new construction to the city' s adopted design guidelines . • Clarify the importance of the design guidelines in designing and reviewing proposed projects . (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskupski) View Attachment (P 18-8) #10 . Approving the appointment of Representative Rebecca Chavez- Houck to the Human Rights Commission for a term extending through December 26, 2022 . View Attachment (I 18-2) 18 - 9 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 #11 . Approving the appointment of Holly Nichols to the Sugar House Park Authority Board for a term extending through November, 2021 . View Attachment Item to be rescheduled. (I 18-3) #12 . Approving the appointment of Theresa Foxley to the Airport Advisory Board for a term extending through January 24, 2022 . View Attachment (I 18-4) #13. Approving the appointment of Roger Boyer to the Airport Advisory Board for a term extending through January 24, 2022 . View Attachment (I 18-4) #14 . Approving the appointment of Lawrence Pinnock to the Airport Advisory Board for a term extending through February 6, 2022 . View Attachment (I 18-4) #15. Approving the appointment of Angela Brown to the Business Advisory Board for a term extending through December 27, 2021 . View Attachment (I 18-5) #16. Approving the appointment of Reid Ewing to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through February 6, 2021 . View Attachment (I 18-6) The meeting adjourned at 7 : 43 p .m. Council Chair City Recorder 18 - 10 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 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 pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) . This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held February 6, 2018 . sc 18 - 11