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07/25/2017 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 7 : 18 p .m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State . The following Council Members were present : Charlie Luke Andrew Johnston Derek Kitchen Erin Mendenhall The following Council Members were absent : Stan Penfold James Rogers Lisa Adams Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Makayla Hardy, Deputy City Recorder; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder were present . Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting. OPENING CEREMONY #1 . 7 :18 :32 PM Pledge of Allegiance. #2 . 7 :22 :04 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct. #3 . 7 :19:28 PM Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to approve the minutes of the following Council meetings, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . • June 6, 2017 Formal Meeting • June 13, 2017 Formal Meeting • July 11 , 2017 Formal Meeting • June 13, 2017 Work Session (M 17-3) (M 17-4) #4 . 7 :19:58 PM Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to adopt Resolution 17 of 2017 , regarding the National League of Cities 2021 City Summit, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (R 17-1) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 . 7 :22 :30 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to three parcels located at approximately 5420 West John Cannon Drive to rezone the parcels from Agricultural (AG) to Light Manufacturing (M-1) and to remove the parcels 17 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017 from the Lowland Conservancy Overlay District (LC) . The proposal would allow the property owner to create a light manufacturing development on the site. The zoning change is supported by the Northwest Quadrant Master Plan, which the Council adopted in 2016. View Attachments . (P 17-18) Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :23:32 PM Douglas Cotant spoke about his interaction with the Housing Authority and his wish to move to Romney Plaza senior apartments . Margy Russotto spoke about revisiting an ordinance which she was out of compliance with, and her concerns regarding Utah' s status as a desert . Ryan Parker spoke regarding his discontent for billboards put up by the Pioneer Park Coalition which supported people facing homelessness . James Berensen spoke regarding the seizure of property from the homeless, terrorism at the homeless center, and the banning of fireworks . Scott Evans spoke regarding compliance issues on dining club licenses and expressed his appreciation for the Council' s diligence . George Chapman spoke about the cost of water distribution for parks and open space . Peter Carroon spoke about developing a streamlined process for affordable housing projects . NEW BUSINESS #1 . 7 :37 :42 PM Adopting a Legislative Action initiating a review of the City' s zoning regulations pertaining to alcohol establishments in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) business district in order to update the zoning ordinance so it is consistent with State code . View Attachments . Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to adopt the Legislative Action, initiating a review of the City' s zoning regulations pertaining to alcohol establishments in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) business district in order to update the zoning ordinance 17 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017 so it is consistent with State code, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1 . 7 :38 :17 PM Adopting a resolution that would authorize a loan of $635,000 from Salt Lake City' s Housing Trust Fund to Centro Civico Housing Company LLC. , for a mixed income senior housing development located at 155 South 600 West . View Attachments . Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to adopt Resolution 16 of 2017 , authorizing a loan for $635,000 from the Salt Lake City' s Housing Trust Fund To Centro Civico Housing Company, LLC for the Centro Civico Senior Housing Project at 155 South 600 West, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (R 17-7) CONSENT 7 :39:00 PM Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . #1 . Confirming the date of Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting one or more ordinances adopting the final rate of tax levy, for all City funds including the Library Fund, in an amount greater than the Certified Tax Rate, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 and adopting the final budget, including the library budget, for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 . (B 17-1) (H 17-3) #2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance regarding commercial building energy benchmarking and market transparency. The proposal would enact a new chapter of Salt Lake City Code: Chapter 18- Building Benchmarking and Transparency, which would require owners of large buildings (City buildings larger than 22, 000 square feet and commercial buildings larger than 25, 000 square feet, with some exemptions) to annually benchmark energy data, share Energy Star Scores and data with the City, and encourages implementation of improvements to the building's energy systems. The updated proposal requires an evaluation of buildings with Energy Star Scores that are below average but no longer requires the building owners to implement the energy tune- up recommendations. It also provides for exceptions for tax-exempt properties like places of worship, and other buildings and adds an appeals process, among other changes. View Attachments . 17 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 25 , 2017 (0 17-10) #3 . Setting the date of Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 7 :00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution authorizing the approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City and Salt Lake County for the construction of a portion of Parley' s Trail. The section of trail to be completed runs through City-owned Hillcrest Park, which is located at 2000 East and Interstate 80 (I-80) . This is a long-planned trail extension from the Draw at Sugar House Park to Tanner Park and Parley's Canyon. Under the proposal, the County would construct the trail and assume responsibility for ongoing maintenance. View Attachments. (C 17-556) #4 . Setting the date of Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to small scale food production. The current ordinance does not differentiate between large commercial food processors (i . e. cereal manufacturing or national brands) versus smaller home grown companies. The proposal would create two new land uses: commercial food preparation and artisan food production, which would be allowed in the same zoning districts as restaurant uses and retail uses, among other changes. View Attachments . (P 17-21) #5. Setting the date of Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 7 :00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider an ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the AG Agricultural zoning district. The proposal would remove residential uses in the zone, permit the "Duck Hunting Club" use that is currently an existing use in the area, ensure uses associated with agriculture are identified as permitted uses, such as a caretaker home and accessory retail sales associated with agricultural uses, and require consultation with the Utah State Division of Wildlife Resources for solar panel installation prior to a building permit being issued in order to mitigate impacts on wildlife. The proposed changes are consistent with the Northwest Quadrant Master Plan, which the Council adopted in 2016. View Attachments. (P 17-22) #6. Approving the appointment of Lara Fritts to the Utah Performing Arts Center Agency (UPACA) for a term extending through July 25, 2021 . View Attachments . (I 17-16) #7 . Approving the reappointment of Jason Mathis to the Utah Performing Arts Center Agency (UPACA) for a term extending through December 31, 2019 . View Attachments . 17 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2017 (I 17-16) #8 . Approving the reappointment of Jennifer Bruno to the Utah Performing Arts Center Agency (UPACA) for a term extending through December 31, 2019 . View Attachments . (I 17-16) #9 . Approving the reappointment of Justin Belliveau to the Utah Performing Arts Center Agency (UPACA) for a term extending through December 31, 2019 . Mr. Belliveau was previously serving as a City representative to the board and will now be serving as a community member. His term will expire the same day as was previously set to expire. View Attachments . (I 17-16) #10 . Approving the appointment of Esther Stowell to the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) for a term extending through June 22, 2021 . View Attachments . (I 17-17) #11 . Approving the appointment of Jennifer Sika to the Police Civilian Review Board (PCRB) for a term extending through June 22, 2021 . View Attachments . (I 17-18) #12 . Approving the appointment of RJ Peery to the Citizens Compensation Advisory Committee (CCAC) for a term extending through August 30, 2018 . (I 17-19) #13 . Approving the reappointment of Dale Cox to the Citizens Compensation Advisory Committee (CCAC) for a term extending through August 30, 2021 . (I 17-19) #14 . Approving the appointment of Grant Alex Cragun to the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) for a term extending through March 31, 2019 . View Attachments . (I 17-13) The meeting adjourned at 7 : 39 p .m. 17 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 25 , 2017 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. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held July 25, 2017 . mh 17 - 6