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07/28/2015 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2015 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at 7 : 00 p .m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State . The following Council Members were present : Stan Penfold James Rogers Charlie Luke Kyle LaMalfa Erin Mendenhall Lisa Adams The following Councilmember was absent : Luke Garrott David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present . Councilmember Rogers presided at and Councilmember Adams conducted the meeting. OPENING CEREMONY #1 . 6:59:52 PM Pledge of Allegiance . #2 . Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2015 Work Session meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Penfold who was absent for the vote . (M 15-4) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 . 7 :02 :25 PM Accept public comment on a proposal to place the Salt Lake City Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond Initiative on the 2015 General Election ballot. The following spoke in support of the proposal : Eric McGill, Mark Clemens, Hazel Wilde, Heather Dove, Ray Wheeler, Michael Budig, Barbara Rufenacht, Connie Modrow, Kevin Edgar, Ty Harrison, Sarah Solaimnian, Jen Colby, Jeremy King, Dan Potts, Cynthia Spigle, Janalee Tobias, Phil Sarnoff, Don Butterfield, Christine Richman, Bryce Ward, Adam Swillner, Heidi Goedhart, Kevin Dwyer, McKinley Blandford, Michael Horrocks, Sarah Bennett, Andrew Love, Marian Furst, Laura Hanson, Dave Iltis, Annie Studer, and Soren Simonsen. Written comments only: Liberty Blake, Blair Tomten, Brian Kolbe, Liz Jackson, Tyler Smithson, Ben Martins, Cary Marger, Tom Martins, and Chris Giurton. 15 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 28 , 2015 Comments included Earthwings Organization, develop and preserve open space/natural wetlands, create public nature center, private/public partnerships, wildlife preservation, Connecting You to Nature, need for more trails, open space, and native plant restoration, develop walkable/bikeable community, create park space for small dogs, Great Salt Lake Audubon, limit number of sports parks, preserve/restore Jordan River property, address deferred maintenance backlog, refine proposal to eliminate expensive/less needed components, financial impact on taxpayers, avoid golf subsidies, develop/improve trail connections, nature/recreation/exercise for improved health, tree replacement/protection, natural area restoration/preservation, create interpretive nature center, water-wise gardening, green infrastructure elements, create fitness zones along Jordan River, water conservation, drought tolerant vegetation, air quality issues, trim/reduce proposal, add rowing facilities, bird migration pathway, community fishery, utilize Glendale clubhouse for nature center, support bicycle projects, improve Bonneville Shoreline Trail, fund Warm Springs Park master plan, allow citizens the option to vote, economic development opportunities, quality of life issues, mixed use activities, voters need detailed information, more off-leash parks, recreation activity centers, connect/expand/enhance existing open space, provide recreation where people live, create bike/skate parks, homeless issues, create water sports/rowing amenities, showcase City to visitors, Blueprint Jordan River, increase bond amount, cycling tracks existed in the early 1900s, include support for basketball, implement sustainable urban planning to increase health/decrease air quality issues, bond cost too high, and create balance Citywide. The following spoke in opposition of the proposal : Jay Ingleby, Jon Dibble, Angela Witzel, Jim Webster, Kevin Higgins, Chick Lignell, Murry Mullenax, Susan Willardson, Scott Rosenbush, Dustin Cederholm, Scott Hortin, and Tim Funk. Comments included tax burden on everyone including elderly/people on fixed incomes, preserve Glendale Golf Course, devote resources to core services such as water, sewer, sanitation, etc. , update/improve existing infrastructure, create fiscally responsible plan, proposal about closing Glendale Golf Course/not about creating open space, golf course not subsidized by tax dollars, $3 . 3 million annual maintenance costs, address Miller Park maintenance issues, improper treatment applied to trees, ongoing effects of Chevron oil spill, enforce development agreement with Mt . Olivet, $72 million of existing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects that need funding, take care of existing/deferred maintenance before adding more projects, destroying a valuable/enjoyable asset, pair back proposal, golfers pay to use courses, maintenance costs to operate 127 existing City parks and income generated from those parks, converting income producing property to non-income producing, avoid closing golf courses to fund other recreational activities, funding 15 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 28 , 2015 diverted to Performing Arts Center, survey/online poll did not provide options to save golf, disingenuous survey/poll, more details/costs about bond proposal needed, explore secondary water usage, avoid creating something that would end up like Pioneer Park, migrating homeless population, finish projects the City already committed to, golf course self-sustaining, and bond for housing needs of low-income. The following spoke about general aspects of the proposal : Hans Ehrbar, Vaughn Lovejoy, Margaret Holloway, Chris Silvester, Tim Branigan, Polly Hart, Gerri Collett, Delmar Gurr, Eric Kraan, Jacob Barnes , Kimberly Krann, Mike Bailey, Stephanie Ransdell, Mahan Khalsa, Justin Daining, Danny Fredricks, Curtis Clements , Amy O' Connor, Zack Ralphs , Claude Brandt, Jim Byrne, Jack Avery, Greg Sorensen, Ron Bowcut, Lori Harward, Jihad Al-Ali, and Tom Vasiliou. Written comments only: Anne Cannon, Jacquelyn Thiel, Angela York, Jim York, Carolina Roa, Niles Eddy, Judy Kraus , Robert Hernandez Culas, Eric Oakley, Laura Martins, Chris Tellesbo, Geraldina Caceres , Eric Guthrie, Sheila Dixon, and Susan Stewart. Comments included climate change, develop habitat for urban wildlife, use golf courses to re-establish flood plains, create as many natural areas as possible, utilize local experts/volunteers, preserve disc golf at Jordan Par 3 property, wetland development/preservation, protect trees/plants, survey/poll did not contain disc golf options, bird watching, multiple tax increases being proposed, designate/finance more off-leash trails, inline speed skating facility, build velodrome/veloway facilities, invest in recreation destination facilities, ongoing Olympic facility upkeep/utilization, mandate funds for maintenance, repurpose golf course to include revenue generating sports such as roller/cycling tracks, repurpose golf course property in small portions, leave nine golf holes/driving range, avoid making decisions that cannot be undone, educational component, force golfers to find/drive to other courses, lost revenue from course closures, provide space for bicycle polo, preserve remaining open space, utilize "Nature in the City" elements, continued disc golf growth, preserve/refurbish Ensign Peak trail system, include long-term maintenance provisions, Bonneville Shoreline Trail connections, Glendale has best practice facilities, keep Glendale open, piggyback disc golf with ball golf, golf course friendly/safe venue, bike facilities needed, organic food production/local agriculture opportunities, establish food forest park, funding needed to clean Sugar House Park pond, stop constructing bike paths in City streets, and build Westside swimming pool . The following submitted hearing cards with no comments : Tagge Solaimnian, Niayesh Jamshidi, George Sumner, John Griswold, Valerie Stewart, Martin Bouchert, and Ivan Weber. 15 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 28 , 2015 9:41:49 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to the next formal meeting. Substitute Motion: Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to keep the public hearing open until at least the next meeting. Councilmember Penfold said the only reason he proposed closing the hearing was not because he did not want to continue the input process but because he was concerned about timing. He said he understood the Council' s next formal meeting was August 18, 2015 which was the last day the Council could make a decision and asked staff for clarification. Ms . Gust-Jenson said the next formal meeting was August 13, 2015 (Truth-in-Taxation hearing) . She said at one point the Council discussed only having Truth-in-Taxation that night . She said there was also discussion about continuing the bond hearing to August 18th. She said the choice was up to the Council . Discussion was held on whether to close or continue the hearing. Comments included the Council' s policy about not making decisions on public hearing nights, closing/deferring action, allowing as much time as possible for public input, providing an updated proposal for the public to consider/comment on, potential for confusion by holding Truth-in-Taxation and bond hearings together, and meeting the August 18th decision deadline. Councilmember Adams said the motion before the Council was left open ended and asked if Councilmember LaMalfa wanted to amend the motion. Councilmember LaMalfa said he would withdraw his motion. Substitute Motion: Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to continue the public hearing until August 18th. Councilmember LaMalfa said he thought it was disingenuous to leave the public hearing open when the proposal would have virtually been negotiated/decided. Councilmember Penfold asked if Councilmember LaMalfa was suggesting the Council go back to the original motion, (to close hearing) ; if so, then he would withdraw his second on the substitute motion. Councilmember LaMalfa said yes . Councilmember Penfold withdrew his second. Councilmember Adams said she wanted to comment. Councilmember Luke said the motion needed to be seconded before further discussion. Councilmember Rogers said he would second Councilmember Luke' s motion. 15 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 28 , 2015 Further discussion was held on scheduling/allowing additional time for public input on the original and/or revised bond proposal including a reminder that the public had a variety of ways to provide input to the Council . Councilmember Adams called for the question on the substitute motion (made by Councilmember Luke and seconded by Councilmember Rogers) to continue the hearing until August 18 , 2015, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Penfold who voted nay. (Q 15-3) COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 9:50:17 PM Jihad Al-Ali spoke about corruption in City Government and being attacked. Robert Comstock submitted a hearing card with no comments . NEW BUSINESS #1 . 9:53:19 PM Adopt a legislative action to initiate a text amendment allowing sole/single practitioner dental/orthodontic, medical, and chiropractic offices in the Small Neighborhood Business - SNB zoning district. Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to adopt the legislative action, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 12-8) CONSENT 9:54:08 PM Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . #1 . Setting the date of Thursday, August 18, 2015 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 2015-16. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. (Budget Amendment No. 1) (B 15-10) 15 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 28 , 2015 #2 . Approve the transfer of the following grant projects and establish a project budget for the grants to be confirmed in a formal budget opening (associated with Budget Amendment No. 2) . 1) State of Utah Department of Workforce Service, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) , STEMLink Afterschool Program; 2) State of Utah Department of Workforce Services, Central City and Northwest Multicultural Teen Safe Passage Programs; 3) Utah State Office of Education, Child and Adult Care Food Program - YouthCity After School Programs; 4) Salt Lake County, Child Care Development Block Grant - YouthCity After School Program Grant at Central City and Sorenson Unity Center; 5) State of Utah Department of Workforce Services, Child Care Development Discretionary Fund (CCDF) , Elementary Age - After School Programs; 6) Utah Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials Planning Grant; 7) Jordan River Commission, Jordan River Youth Ambassadors Canoe Fleet Project; 8) Administrative Office of the Courts, Justice Court Technology Grant, Security and Training Account; and 9) State of Utah, 2013-Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP) and Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) . (B 15-4) #3. Setting the date of Tuesday, August, 18, 2015 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending zoning regulations in the R-MU-35 and R-MU-45 Residential/Mixed Use Zoning Districts pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00127 (amending Sections 21A.24 . 164 , 21A. 24 . 168 and 21A. 46. 090 of the Salt Lake City Code) . The proposed changes would remove qualifying provisions for residential density, adjust required setbacks and lot standards, add design requirements and allow projecting signs in the R-MU-35 and R- MU-45 districts. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. (Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker) (P 15-13) #4 . Approving the appointment of James (Jamie) Bowen to the Planning Commission for a term extending through July 1, 2019 . (I 15-18) #5. Approving the reappointment of Karen Wiley, Anne Erickson, Nicole M. Gallo, Margaret Yee, and Rosemary Holt to the Sister Cities Board for a term extending through July 3, 2017 . (I 15-21) 15 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 28 , 2015 The meeting adjourned at 9 : 54 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. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council Regular Session meeting held July 28, 2015 . sc 15 - 7