01/08/2019 - Work Session - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 8, 2019,
in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State
Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Andrew Johnston, Amy Fowler, Chris
Wharton, Erin Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, and James Rogers .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive
Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; David
Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst; Brian Fullmer,
Council Constituent Liaison/Budget Analyst; Allison Rowland,
Council Policy Analyst; Kira Luke, Council Policy Analyst; Orion
Goff, Building Official; Gregory Mikolash, Development Review
Supervisor; Lewis Kogan, Trails and Natural Lands Director;
Kristin Riker, Public Lands Deputy Director; Daniel Rip,
Communities & Neighborhoods Real Property Manager; Nicole Smedley,
Assistant City Recorder; Cindi Mansell, City Recorder, and DeeDee
Robinson, Deputy City Recorder.
Councilmember Mendenhall presided at and conducted the
meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 3 : 43 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 3:44:19PM NOMINATION OF COUNCIL CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2019. The Council will take a straw poll to nominate
the Council Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2019. Chair &
Vice Chair Votes
Councilmember Luke was nominated for Council Chair and
Councilmember Rogers was nominated for Council Vice-Chair.
Councilmember Mendenhall said the nominations would be ratified
during the formal meeting.
Straw Poll: Unanimous support for Councilmember Luke for
Council Chair, and Councilmember Rogers for Vice-Chair. All
Council Members voted aye.
#2 . 3:50:09PM BRIEFING ON A PROPOSAL FROM THE UTAH OPEN LANDS
CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION TO NAME A SMALL SECTION OF HIDDEN HOLLOW
NATURAL AREA "TY' S GARDEN" AFTER THE LATE DR. TY HARRI SON, A FORMER
PROFESSOR AT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE. Dr. Harrison worked to establish
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a riparian forest enhancement project in the easternmost area of
Hidden Hollow. View Attachments
Brian Fullmer and Lewis Kogan briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held regarding background/history of
Dr. Ty Harrison and proposal/support from Utah Open Lands, Sugar
House Community Council, and family of Dr. Ty Harrison.
Straw Poll: Unanimous support for naming portion of Hidden
Hollow "Ty' s Garden" through the legislative process (setting the
date for a public hearing on January 22, taking action on February
5) , and clarification of an amendment to Chapter 3 . 65, Salt Lake
City Code. All Council Members voted aye.
#3 . 3:59:17PM BRIEFING ON CHANGES TO THE CITY' S DEMOLITION AND
BOARDED BUILDING ORDINANCE. The proposed changes are intended to
streamline the process for demolitions on commercial and
residential properties, remove the requirement for a replacement
use, landscape plan and bond, and provide clarity to the
enforcement process for boarded buildings. Chapters 18. 84, 18. 64
and 2.21 . 030 will be amended as part of this petition. View
Attachments
Orion Goff, Gregory Mikolash, and Nick Tarbet briefed the
Council with attachments . Discussion was held regarding
Council/City Staff/constituent feedback, background for proposed
ordinance, Housing Advisory & Appeals Board (HAAB) involvement,
disproportionate impact on law enforcement and fire safety
personnel, capability to streamline process, previous ordinance
requirements, vacant lots vs . vacant nuisance buildings, and
concept for an approval committee.
Councilmember Mendenhall inquired whether it would eliminate
the potential for a non-profit renovation/restoration group to
intervene where possible if a single nuisance residential property
was fast-tracked to be demolished. Mr. Goff said when homes reached
nuisance status, they were typically past-the-point of being
rehabilitated, unless deemed necessary by the Historic Landmarks
Commission (HLC) .
Councilmember Mendenhall inquired in regards to the creation
of a new committee mentioned in Amending Section 18 . 64 Demolition
(Item 7) , how would they convene, could they deny (and under what
grounds) , how many per-year anticipated, would they meet in
person/individually, which Staff person would provide information,
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and was this an existing position. Mr. Goff said the concept
proposed would be a broader group of people with a "cross-section"
of experience vs . one person (Building Official or Fire Marshall)
making a decision. Councilmember Mendenhall said it was a great
idea, however; complications arise with newly formed committees
such as if a quorum would be required, if neighborhood council
representatives would not or could not participate, etc. Mr. Goff
said the expectation was for HAAB to be the anchor, as they had
already provided similar work. Mr. Mikolash clarified the Council
and HLC Staff would only need to be notified, and not necessarily
provide representation on the committee.
Councilmember Mendenhall said she looked forward to hearing
more options the Council could consider on ways Council Members
could engage (assurances they could attend the HAAB
tours/fieldtrips) , rather than just be notified of committee
meetings .
#4 . 4:26:15PM Tentative Break
#5 . 5:00:24PM UPDATE FROM THE CITY RECORDER ABOUT THE PROCESS
FOR FILLING THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 VACANCY.
Cindi Mansell and Nicole Smedley briefed the Council
regarding current number of applicants, time-frame for
acceptance, verification of qualifications, submittal
requirements, and what applicants supplied (in addition to the
application) .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said process options would be made available
to the Council to approach the selection of a candidate. She said
Council Staff would compile applicant information and provide
packets for Council Members . She said Council Members had the
opportunity to ask for additional information from candidates .
Councilmember Mendenhall advised Council Members to provide
Council Staff with any questions intended for candidates .
#6 . 5:09:52PM UPDATE REGARDING THE PROGRESS OF THE UTAH INLAND
PORT AUTHORITY FROM COUNCIL MEMBER JAMES ROGERS, WHO ALSO SERVES
AS VICE-CHAIR OF THE INLAND PORT BOARD . View Attachments
Councilmember Rogers discussed completed items by the Utah
Inland Port Authority Board (IPAB) : an adopted budget including
funding for the hiring of an interim administrator (Chris Conabee) ,
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funding for legal support, funding associated with forming a
technical advisory committee, funding for community engagement,
and Request-for-Proposals issued for a business plan and an
executive search firm to recruit a full-time executive director.
He said there had been eight board meetings with public comment
and the board toured the Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) with staff from
the Economic Development Department . He thanked fellow Council
Members and Council Staff for their support and engagement for the
IPAB.
#7 . 5:14:03PM BRIEFING ON THE DRAFT FOOTHILL TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN
WHICH THE COUNCIL MAY ULTIMATELY CONSIDER FOR ADOPTION AS A MASTER
PLAN FOR THE CITY' S 6,000-ACRE FOOTHILLS NATURAL AREA. The plan
aims to provide a variety of recreational experiences and manage
this environmental resource for future generations through five
planning goals identified for system trails: environmentally
sustainable, enjoyable, accessible, safe and low-maintenance.
Development and implementation of the plan would be consistent
with the Salt Lake City Open Space Master Plan. View Attachments
Lewis Kogan, Kristin Riker, and Allison Rowland briefed the
Council with attachments . Discussion was held regarding project
background/vision, trail system goals, land ownership (variety of
Federal, State, Salt Lake City, and private lands) , public
engagement timeline, proposed trail network, extension of existing
trail systems, trailhead planning and design, trail system access,
trail alignment and wayfinding, maintenance and management costs,
trail prioritization, phasing plans, enforcement resources, and
next steps .
Councilmember Mendenhall inquired if there were ways the
public could further engage. Mr. Kogan said the website was still
active, where updated drafts of the trail plan were posted, and an
email blast was planned to notify residents of a forthcoming public
hearing.
Councilmember Luke inquired if the development of the plan
allowed for additional trails to be added for future use. Mr. Kogan
said they intended to update the plan in a few years to include
new/additional areas and would likely be property ownership
transfers to provide a substantial amount of additional open space
land.
#8 . 6:04:22 PM BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CROWN
CASTLE NG WEST, LLC A TELECOMMUNICATION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. The
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agreement would allow the company to place and maintain its small
cell facilities within the City rights of way. Small cell wireless
facilities utilize antenna and fiber optics to add capacity and
coverage to a wireless broadband network. The company would be
governed by certain conditions, would need to secure appropriate
permits and pay the telecommunications tax under State law. View
Attachments
Dan Rip and Kira Luke briefed the Council with attachments .
Discussion was held regarding standard process for master license
and franchise agreements .
Councilmember Wharton inquired about digital inclusion and if
that could be included with contracts, providing more quality
access to wireless signals . Mr. Rip said it would be difficult to
mandate where small cell wireless facilities were located because
the installations were market driven and would be installed where
there were identified gaps of service coverage.
#9 . BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD GRANT A
MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF SMALL CELL WIRELESS
FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC WAY TO CROWN CASTLE NG WEST, LLC. The
agreement would allow Crown Castle NG West, LLC to install small
cell wireless facilities throughout the City. Small cell wireless
facilities utilize antenna and fiber optics to add capacity and
coverage to a wireless broadband network.
See Item #8 for discussion.
#10 . INTERVIEW CYNTHIA CHEN PRIOR TO CONSIDERING HER
APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS COUNCIL BOARD FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH
JANUARY 8 , 2022 . View Attachments
Pulled from the agenda.
STANDING ITEMS
#11 . 6:08:38PM 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:
• Registration for National League of Cities Congressional
City Conference;
• Council District Newsletters for Public Utilities
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mailing;
• Financial Disclosure; and
• Scheduling items.
See File M 18-5 for announcements .
#6. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
No discussion was held.
#7 . 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 : 15 p.m.
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 pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
January 8, 2019 .
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