01/16/2018 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 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 Erin Mendenhall
Chris Wharton Amy Fowler
The following Council Members were absent :
James Rogers Derek Kitchen
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jacqueline Biskupski,
Mayor; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder; were present .
Councilmember Mendenhall presided at and conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7 : 0 4 : 0 0 PM The Pledge of Allegiance.
#2 . 7 : 04 : 18 PM Welcome/Review of Standards of Conduct.
#3 . 7 : 06: 14 PM Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Wharton
seconded to approve the minutes of the following Council meetings :
Tuesday, January 2 , 2018 Formal Meeting and Tuesday, January 2 , 2018
Oath of Office Ceremony, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye except Councilmember Luke, who was absent for the vote . View Minutes
(M 18-3)
#4 . 7 : 06:39 PM The Council along with the Mayor will consider
adopting a joint resolution advocating for fossil fuel divestment and
ethical banking practices for Salt Lake City Corporation. View
Attachments
Councilmember Mendenhall stated this item was removed from the
agenda and would be rescheduled for a later date .
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7 : 07 : 01 PM Note: Items 1-4 were heard as one public hearing item.
#1 . Accept public comment and consider a grant application
requesting funding for the purchase and installation of a roof-top solar
array for the Sorenson Multi-Cultural Center and Sorenson Unity Center.
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View Attachments
(B 18-3)
#2 . Accept public comment and consider a grant application
requesting funding for the Salt Lake City' s Consumer Protection Program,
including the salary and benefits of a new full-time employee for a
Consumer Protection Processor position. The two-year program would
include efforts to deter unfair and fraudulent business practices and
encourage consumers and businesses to support and participate in ethical
business practices. It would also include identifying city and state
code or regulations that may hinder enforcement against consumer fraud,
and drafting proposed legislation to close loopholes which could be
exploited by those attempting to commit fraud. View Attachments
(B 18-3)
#3 . Accept public comment and consider a grant application
requesting funding for wages and benefits for a new two-year intern
position to serve as a liaison between the City and Rocky Mountain Power,
participate in stakeholder meetings, perform cost-benefit analyses on
City fleet electric vehicle (EV) needs , research municipal policies and
best practices used to promote and/or reduce barriers to EV usage by the
public, and perform marketing and outreach promotion of EVs to City
departments and the public. View Attachments
(B 18-3)
#4 . Accept public comment and consider a grant application
requesting funding for law enforcement and terrorism prevention
planning, training and exercises, communications, special operations
equipment, information sharing and management, and emergency response
equipment. View Attachments
(B 18-3)
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
close the public hearing and refer Items 1-4 to a future meeting for
action, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(B 18-3)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 7:10:43 PM Adopting resolutions for development agreements with
property owners in the Northwest Quadrant. The purpose of the development
agreements would be to vest the property owners in current land use and
create a process for future tax increment reimbursement requests. View
Attachments
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt two resolutions :
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1 . Resolution 3 of 2018 authorizing a development agreement between
Salt Lake City Corporation, the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City
and Kennecott Utah Copper, LLC.
2 . Resolution 4 of 2018 authorizing a development agreement between
Salt Lake City Corporation, the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City
and NWQ, LLC, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(T 17-3)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR 7 : 11:59 PM
Councilmember Mendenhall asked if a location for the Mayor' s State
of the City Address had been chosen. Mayor Biskupski stated it would be
held at Horizonte Instruction and Training Center at 6 : 30 p.m. on January
31, 2018 .
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
7:07 :54 PM Aaron Johnson expressed frustration with the Council
rescinding privileges on Facebook and the violation of the exercise of
free speech. He also expressed frustration regarding a previous accident
he was involved in and the manner in which it was handled by the Police
Department.
7: 12:46 PM Patrick Bieker and Calvin Fors, with the Southwest Regional
Council of Carpenters, reiterated previous comments regarding current
Redevelopment Agency (RDA) projects for low-income housing and the
contractors being used for the jobs . Comments included concerns and
frustration with unscrupulous contractors, exploitation of the workforce
on the projects, unpaid taxes, community impact, needed
legislation/enforcement, and responsible contractors not being able to
compete .
Councilmember Luke state a previous Council along with the
Attorney' s office, AFL-CIO, and Carpenters Union had worked on the bid
requirement ordinance . He said he believed it was close to being ready
and requested a follow-up from Staff on the status of the ordinance, in
order to hold a discussion and make the necessary changes to
address/enforce these issues .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 7 :18:50 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt
Lake City' s Housing Trust Fund to Liberty Uptown Associates, LLC. The $1
million loan would be used to facilitate the development of a 109-unit
mixed income project at 325 East 200 South. The development will consist
of 46 affordable units. View Attachments
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Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Resolution 5 of 2018 authorizing a loan for $1 ,000 ,000 from the
Salt Lake City Housing Trust Fund to Liberty Uptown Associates, LLC for
the Liberty Uptown development located at 325 East 200 South, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(R 18-6)
#2 . 7 : 19:53 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt
Lake City' s Housing Trust Fund to First Step House. The $402,250 loan
would be used to facilitate the development of a permanent supportive
housing development at 426 South 500 East. The development will consist
of 40 one- bedroom units. View Attachments
Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Johnston second to
adopt Resolution 6 of 2018 authorizing a loan for $402 ,250 from the Salt
Lake City Housing Trust Fund to First Step House for the 426 Apartment
development.
Councilmember Mendenhall expressed excitement and encouragement
with the quality and amount of affordable housing developments in the
City. She said she was happy to support the motion .
Councilmember Mendenhall called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(R 18-7)
CONSENT 7 :2 0: 4 4 PM
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
#1 . Setting the date of Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the
Salt Lake City Code pertaining to regulations for temporary uses
(amending Chapter 21A. 42) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-0027 .
Temporary Use permits are issued for a wide variety of events including
festivals, fundraisers, temporary food service, Christmas tree sales,
etc. The proposed changes are designed to clear up confusion and clarify
the code by specifying the types of uses and structures that are allowed
and the standards that regulate them (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie
Biskupski) . View Attachments
(P 18-2)
#2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider an informal public benefits analysis
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on eliminating fees at Level 2 electric vehicle charging port stations .
View Attachments
(R 18-8)
#3 . Setting the date of Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a
portion of 1300 South Street between 900 West and the Jordan River. 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 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, and will be accepting public comment at an upcoming meeting.
View Attachments
(P 16-21)
#4 . Setting the date of Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7 :00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the
final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing
document, for Fiscal Year 2017-18 . 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 Attachments
(B 18-4)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 21 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 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 Regular Session meeting
held January 16, 2018 .
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