01/09/2018 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 7 : 07 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers,
City County Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
Charlie Luke Andrew Johnston Amy Fowler
Chris Wharton Erin Mendenhall Derek Kitchen
The following Councilmember was absent:
James Rogers
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jacqueline
Biskupski, Mayor; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane,
City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Mendenhall presided at and conducted the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:08:18 PM Accept public comment on the proposed project area
plan for the Northwest Quadrant project area, which includes a public
benefits analysis . View Attachment
JT Martin said the Audubon Society opposed residential development
because of the detrimental impact it could have on fowl/wildlife in the
area. He asked the Council to keep that in mind with future development.
He also said there would be worldwide interest in how the City developed
the Northwest Quadrant and careful planning was needed.
Lance Bullen, President/CEO of the Colmena Group, said the creation
of the area plan was a great step forward and he was excited about future
opportunities in the Northwest Quadrant. He said developing the Northwest
Quadrant would take many years of hard work and thanked the Council/City
for their help, leadership, and guidance.
John Birkinshaw, Rio Tinto, said the Northwest Quadrant was a very
unique/important area and it was essential to find the proper balance
between conservation needs and development. He said he was excited to
work with the City to ensure this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was
done correctly.
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to
close the public hearing, suspend the rules, and adopt Ordinance 1 of
2018 , adopting the Northwest Quadrant Community Reinvestment Area
Project Area Plan and public benefits analysis ; and
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Adopt Resolution 1 of 2018, authorizing approval of an interlocal
agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Redevelopment Agency
for the Northwest Quadrant Project Area, which motion carried, all
members present voted aye .
(T 17-3)
#2 . 7:14:11 PM Accept public comment regarding 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 Attachment
JT Martin said he felt future development could be addressed in a
positive/productive manner for everyone . He said the Northwest Quadrant
contained sensitive areas which needed to be embraced by the Council and
given thoughtful consideration about how to protect that environment . He
said appropriate development was needed on the south side of Interstate
80 (I-80) in order for the north side to function properly/fully. He
said he also wanted to disclose his family-owned property in the
Northwest Quadrant.
Lance Bullen said he appreciated the working relationship he had
with the City and felt the development agreement established a framework
which allowed the development community to understand the rules going
forward. He said he thought the area would become a special logistics
center which would attract global attention so it was important to get
things right from the beginning.
Bryan Stevenson said he supported development in the Northwest
Quadrant and agreed it was important to establish a solid framework. He
said thoughtful consideration was needed regarding innovation, e-
commerce, logistics, and connectivity to ports and places of transit. He
said he was impressed with the City/Staff and had confidence in the
City' s leadership.
John Birkinshaw said he felt the development agreement was a tool
that would provide some certainty in moving forward. He said he agreed
it was important to establish a base foundation now so everyone had the
same understanding and he looked forward to continuing his relationship
with the City.
Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to
close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
(T 17-3)
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NEW BUSINESS
#1 . 7:21:38 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing approval of the
Arts for All Program at the Eccles Theatre. The program would make
tickets to performances at the theater available on a discounted basis
to income qualified City and County residents that may not otherwise be
able to afford tickets. The program is intended to further the mission
and vision of the Eccles Theatre to engage broader audiences and enrich
the lives of community members. View Attachment
7 :22:06 PM Councilmember Mendenhall commented on the proposal . She
said revenue generated through a fifty-cent surcharge on tickets would
allow thousands of people to attend performances at the Eccles Theatre .
Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
suspend the rules and adopt Resolution 2 of 2018, which motion carried,
all members present voted aye.
(R 18-4)
CONSENT 7:23:35 PM
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
#1. Setting the date the date of Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7 :00
p.m. to 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
(R 18-5)
#2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
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) 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
(P 18-1)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 23 p .m.
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Council Chair
City Recorder
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official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held January 9,
2018 .
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