06/02/2015 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 2 , 2015
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, June 2, 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
Luke Garrott
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno,
Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of
Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Cindi Mansell, City
Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and Councilmember Luke
conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:14:48 PM Pledge of Allegiance.
#2 . 7:15:17 PM Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember
Garrott seconded to approve the following Salt Lake City Council
meetings , which motion carried, all members voted aye.
• April 14, 2015 Work Session
• May 12, 2015 Work Session
• May 19, 2015 Formal Meeting
• May 26, 2015 Formal Meeting
(M 15-4) (M 15-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:16:05 PM Continue to accept public comment regarding all
ordinances relating to the Salt Lake City budget for Fiscal Year 2015-
2016. Please note: Ordinances "a" through "s" are associated with the
implementation of the budget including the Library Fund. All
ordinances "a" through "s" will be heard as one public hearing.
Note: This is a continuation of the hearing held on May 19.
Council policy allows individuals to speak once per hearing.
Individuals who did not speak on this issue on May 19 may address the
Council at the podium tonight.
Council Staff Reports on Previously - Presented City Department
Budgets
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a) Ordinance adopting the City budget, excluding the budget for the
Library Fund which is separately adopted, and the employment
staffing document of Salt Lake City for fiscal year 2015-2016.
(B 15-1)
b) Ordinance adopting the budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake
City, Utah for fiscal year 2015-2016.
(B 15-2)
c) Ordinance adopting the rate of tax levy to be credited to the
Library Fund for fiscal year 2015-2016.
(B 15-2)
d) Ordinance adopting the rate of tax levy, including the levy for
the Library Fund, upon real and personal property within Salt
Lake City made taxable by law for fiscal year 2015-2016.
(B 15-1)
e) Ordinance approving a compensation plan for all non-represented
employees of Salt Lake City.
(O 15-5)
f) Ordinance appropriating necessary funds to implement, for fiscal
year 2016, the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) dated effective June 23, 2013, as amended, between Salt
Lake City Corporation and the American Federation of State,
County, and Municipal Employees Local 1004 (AFSCME) , representing
eligible employees, pursuant to the Collective Bargaining and
Employee Representation Joint Resolution dated March 22, 2011 .
() 13-12)
g) Ordinance appropriating necessary funds to implement, for fiscal
year 2016, the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding
between Salt Lake City Corporation and the International
Association of Firefighters Local 1645, representing Firefighters
and Fire Captains in the Salt Lake City Fire Department, dated on
or about June 24, 2015.
(O 15-6)
h) Ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
Salt Lake City Corporation and the International Association of
Firefighters Local 1645, representing Firefighters and Fire
Captains in the Salt Lake City Department pursuant to the
Collective Bargaining and Employee Representation Joint
Resolution dated March 22, 2011 , which shall become effective on
proper ratification and signature.
(O 15-6)
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i) Ordinance appropriating necessary funds to implement, for fiscal
year 2016, the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding
between Salt Lake City Corporation and the International Union of
Police Associations Local 75, representing Police Officers in the
Salt Lake City Police Department, dated on or about June 20,
2014 .
(0 14-14)
j) Ordinance amending Section 12.56. 550, Salt Lake City Code,
regarding the imposition of penalties for violation of the City's
parking ordinances and the reduction of penalty amounts.
(0 14-16)
k) Ordinance amending Section 12. 56. 150, Salt Lake City Code, to
provide an enhanced penalty for willful or egregious occupancy of
a metered parking space without paying for such occupancy. the
(0 12-20)
1) Ordinance amending Section 12. 56. 590, Salt Lake City Code,
regarding the exemption of official vehicles from certain
requirements of the City's parking ordinances.
(0 13-17)
m) Ordinance enacting Section 12. 56. 595, Salt Lake City Code,
providing for the issuance of a business parking permit.
(0 15-9)
n) Ordinance amending Section 12. 56. 330, Salt Lake City Code,
regarding the regulation and use of freight curb loading zones.
(0 10-13)
o) Ordinance amending Sections 15. 16. 031 and 15. 16. 035, Salt Lake
City Code, relating to golf courses and green fees and group
reservations and amending the corresponding portions of the Salt
Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(0 14-15)
p) Ordinance amending Section 15. 16. 090, Salt Lake City Code,
relating to events no longer produced or sponsored by Salt Lake
City, and amending the corresponding portions of the Salt Lake
City Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(0 15-8)
q) Ordinance amending Section 15. 16. 060, Salt Lake City Code,
relating to tennis court use fees, and amending the corresponding
portions of the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(0 12-19)
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r) Ordinance enacting Section 12. 76. 100, Salt Lake City Code,
imposing pedestrian crosswalk flag fees, and amending the
corresponding portions of the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee
Schedule.
(O 15-7)
s) Ordinance amending various fees set forth in the Salt Lake City
Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(O 11-9)
Nancy Philipp spoke about the Tiger Grant proposal . She said S-
Line ridership was low and adding another spur on 1100 East did not
make sense . She said she lived in the area and believed local
residents did not support the proposal . Kelsey White said she was with
the Utah Taxpayers Association and wanted to clarify the proposed
budget included a tax increase.
Bobby Sakaki said he was having difficulties obtaining records
from the Arts Council and wanted all City programs held to the same
procurement standards . Kevin Emerson spoke in support of the full-time
energy facility commissioning agent position which would help with air
quality issues, energy efficiency, and cost savings .
George Chapman spoke about the need for additional Police
Officers . Dan Scott submitted a hearing card with no comments .
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to continue the public hearing to June 9, 2015, which motion carried,
all members voted aye .
#2 . 7:26:02 PM Consider a motion to recess as the City Council and
convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Adams seconded to
recess as the City Council and convene as the Board of Directors of
the Local Building Authority, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
Director Mendenhall moved and Director Garrott seconded to
adjourn as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority and
reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all directors
voted aye .
Note: See File M 15-10 for Local Building Authority minutes .
#3. 7:27:47 PM Accept public comment and consider approving an
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ordinance adopting the Plan Salt Lake general plan as described in the
Municipal Land Use and Development Management Act, Utah Code Section
10-9a-101 pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00682 . (Petitioner -
Mayor Ralph Becker) View Attachment
Grant Willis said a chapter needed to be added to address
earthquake preparedness issues . Soren Simonsen said this was a
comprehensive policy document which would impact current/future
generations and thanked everyone who participated in the process . Mark
Morris said he lived in the 21st & 21st area and was concerned the plan
might be used to promote more density including light rail or a
streetcar. He said he wanted to know the intent of the proposal
because neighborhood characteristics/charm needed to be protected.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
continue the hearing to June 16, 2015.
7 :35:35 PM Councilmember Garrott said this was a comprehensive plan
and wanted to continue the hearing to allow additional review/input .
He said a decision could be made on the 16th or delayed to July but he
wanted to ensure Council Members understood the proposal before a vote
was taken.
7 :36:24 PM Councilmember Penfold said his intent to support the
motion was because Council typically did not take action on the same
night the hearing was closed. He said he expected the hearing would be
closed on June 16th with action being delayed until July allowing
additional time for discussion/input.
7 :36:44 PM Councilmember LaMalfa said he appreciated comments about
including earthquake/seismic considerations in the plan and supported
finding a place for that to be included.
7 :37 :12 PM Councilmember Adams said she agreed with Councilmember
LaMalfa about addressing/including earthquake issues . She said that
could create a delay but was comfortable with that.
7 :37 :28 PM Councilmember Mendenhall said she thought there was
Council support for such an inclusion and felt the Administration
should pursue outreach with appropriate parties to facilitate
inclusion. She said the hearing needed to remain open if significant
additions/changes were anticipated to allow additional public input.
Councilmember Luke called for the question, which motion carried,
all members voted aye .
(T 13-3)
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#4 . 7:38:17 PM Accept public comment on an application submitted
for the following grants: View Attachment
A. After School Program Serving Elementary School Age Youth (request
for twelve month contract renewal) Purpose/Goal of the Grant: To
fund wages for three existing hourly youth group facilitators for
YouthCity programming. In addition, scholarship monies will be
provided for ten refugee elementary students to participate in
after-school youth programs at the Sorenson Unity Center and the
Central City Recreation Center.
Grant Amount: $41, 600
Requested by: Salt Lake City Department of Public Services Match
Requirement: A 10o match of approximately $5, 000 will be provided
by the Department of Public Services.
Funding Agency: Salt Lake County
B. Venture Philanthropy Utah: Social Investors Forum 2015
Purpose/Goal of the Grant: To fund the purchase of start-up
equipment and materials for a youth-run café kiosk at the
Sorenson Unity Center.
Grant Amount: $40, 000
Requested by: Salt Lake City Department of Community & Economic
Development
Match Requirement: None.
Funding Agency: Community Foundation of Utah
C. Countywide Active Transportation Network Improvement Program 2015
Purpose/Goal of the Grant: To fund the upgrade of the 300 South
protected bike lane and the 200 West protected bike lane into a
protected intersection through the use of concrete islands and
painted markings to give users adequate time and space to see and
react to one another.
Grant Amount: $75, 000
Requested by: Salt Lake City Department of Community & Economic
Development
Match Requirement: None.
Funding Agency: Salt Lake County
D . Countywide Active Transportation Network Improvement Program 2015
Purpose/Goal of the Grant: To fund the upgrade of three (3)
signalized intersections with radar to enhance the detection of
bicyclists at the following locations:
1) West Amelia Earhart Drive International Center $30, 000
2) Wiley Post Way & Wright Brothers Drive International Center
$30, 000
3) 800 East South Temple Downtown $30, 000
Grant Amount: $90, 000
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Requested by: Salt Lake City Department of Community & Economic
Development
Match Requirement: None.
Funding Agency: Salt Lake County
Michael Rubin spoke in opposition of the Tiger Grant/streetcar
proposal . George Chapman said radar bicycle detection equipment being
installed at the International Center should be relocated to Salt Lake
City proper. He said the grant relating to cycle tracks needed to be
delayed until intersection safety issues were studied/tested.
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded
to close the public hearing and refer to a future Consent Agenda,
which motion carried, all members voted aye .
(B 15-4)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1. 7:42:46 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of
Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document for Fiscal
Year 2014-2015. Budget amendments happen several times each year to
reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project
additions and modifications. (Budget Amendment No. 4) View Attachment
Councilmember Garrott asked if staff was comfortable moving
forward with the item. Ms . Bruno said based on earlier discussions, it
would help staff to have a few more days to prepare final language.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
defer action to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members
voted aye .
(B 15-9)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :44:22 PM
Pam Pedersen, Kimi Eklund, Andre Van Diggelen, Lori Leighton,
George Chapman, Soren Simonsen, and London Simonsen spoke regarding
the TIGER grant proposal relating to transit service in the Sugar
House Business District. Comments included construction impacts,
issues between Utah Transit Authority (UTA) and the City, funding
challenges, Transportation Master Plan (TMP) needed, traffic
congestion, neighborhood degradation, community opposition, lack of
planning/goal, business closures, increased burden on taxpayers, cost
justification, destroying small quiet neighborhoods, proposal includes
completion of Parley' s Trail (should be separate process) , extend
streetcar to Highland Drive, utilize Simpson/Sugermont loop, and
creating a transit system.
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Juan Arce-Larreta spoke in support of the proposal because a
portion of the funding would be used to largely complete the Parley' s
Trail . He offered to take Council Members on a tour of the project .
Polly Hart expressed concerns about incorporating Parley' s Nature
Park and contracting with Salt Lake County for enforcement/patrols .
She also spoke about the need to remove the criminal offense component
relating to leash laws .
Robert Comstock questioned the number of apartments being built
based on Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zoning in the City and
County. He said he thought at one time, the City had an ordinance
requiring developments to include 20% low-income housing.
Councilmember Mendenhall said the City was currently working on
housing issues and she would work with Mr . Comstock off-line .
Councilmember Garrott said the Council planned to address housing
including inclusionary zoning in July, 2015 .
Ameer Cornell spoke about the length of the City' s permit process
compared to Park City, the need for Council to address/change
regulations relating to Access Dwelling Unit (ADU' s) , and delaying
action on the Sugar House streetcar proposal .
Madeline Schaffrick and Patricia McNamarn submitted hearing cards
in opposition of the grant/streetcar proposal .
NEW BUSINESS
#1 . 8 :05:35 PM Adopting a resolution pledging support to contribute
the required local match if Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is awarded
TIGER Grant funding to extend transit service in the Sugar House
business district. View Attachment
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to adopt Resolution 18 of 2015 pledging support to contribute a
required local match if the Utah Transit Authority is awarded TIGER
grant funding to extend transit service in the Sugar House Business
District as indicated on the agenda with the following amendments :
that the last paragraph in the resolution include the words "except
for $2 .5 million in projects already identified as matching sources,
no existing funding from the City' s General Fund be used, and that,
"In addition, the words, "other than the City' s General Fund" be
omitted from the final paragraph and the following words added: "the
City will make reasonable efforts to identify new revenue sources
including but not limited to:
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• Revenue raised by an increase in the state gasoline tax -
projected to generate about $1 million a year for Class C roads
over three years .
• Potential revenue raised by fund transfer from Salt Lake County.
• Financial participation from private property owners adjacent to
the S-Line .
• Potential revenue raised from passage of a local option sales tax
for transportation.
• And possibly, beneficiaries like UTA and South Salt Lake .
Potential revenue, if realized, would speed up accumulation of
the local match.
The paragraph would read: " Therefore, be it resolved by the Salt
Lake City Council that it pledges commitment to fund the local match
in an amount not to exceed $3,100 ,000 in the event UTA' s TIGER Grant
application is successful, provided, however, that, except for $2 . 5
million appropriated for projects already identified as qualifying as
matching funds , no existing funding from the City' s General Fund be
used, and that the City will make reasonable efforts to identify new
revenue sources including but not limited to:
• Revenue raised by an increase in the state gasoline tax -
projected to generate about $1 million a year for Class C roads
over three years .
• Potential revenue raised by fund transfer from Salt Lake County.
• Financial participation from private property owners adjacent to
the S-Line .
• Potential revenue raised from passage of a local option sales tax
for transportation.
• And also, beneficiaries like UTA and South Salt Lake.
Potential revenue, if realized, would speed up accumulation of
the local match.
8:08:32 PM Substitute Motion: Councilmember Garrott moved to adopt
the entire motion read by Councilmember LaMalfa, with the addition of
the following language : "that the line shall end at the Simonson and
Sugermont Loop at Highland Drive and that Salt Lake City will own the
track that is in our right-of-way" . The motion died for lack of a
second.
Councilmember Luke called for discussion on the original motion .
8:09:38 PM Councilmember Adams said constituents in her district
opposed the extension by a 20-1 margin . She said they expressed
concerns about not having a TMP in place, constant construction on
Highland Drive, etc . She said she would vote against the motion
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because the timing was not right and felt it was important for Council
to listen to local residents .
8:10:35 PM Councilmember Garrott said he felt the streetcar
proposal was not about transit, but development. He said residents did
not want more construction, insecurity, and neighborhood disturbance .
He expressed concerns about UTA being the grant applicant/owner,
receiving the funding, and owning the track located in City streets .
He said the City would have to deal with them to get back what it
already owned. He said all stakeholders needed to have input on a
transit plan that would affect transportation and shape neighborhoods .
He said although he supported almost everything in the proposal, he
was concerned about how it was packaged/sequenced and would vote
against it.
8:13:48 PM Councilmember LaMalfa said money included in the grant
would help business owners maintain success through construction and
Sugar House would receive critical infrastructure upgrades including
sewer and water lines . He said the grant would increase transportation
capacity without having to widen streets . He said the streetcar would
accommodate a large number of people that would otherwise not be able
to be transported. He said he looked forward to the success of Sugar
House and hoped the grant accomplished its goals .
8:15:34 PM Councilmember Rogers said this was a difficult decision
because a lot of discussion/debate went into the original project. He
said although the issue had become divisive, he felt the project
needed to be completed. He said the Council talked about not approving
new projects until a TMP was in place but this project had already
been started. He said there was an opportunity to receive funding to
help finish the project and would hesitantly vote in favor of the
grant.
8:17 :39 PM Councilmember Mendenhall said traffic congestion was
increasing and alternative modes of transportation needed to be
identified. She said street widening was not an option and expressed
interest in circulator buses/streetcars . She said she agreed with
Councilmember Rogers that the project needed to be completed. She said
an in-depth discussion was needed about whether the City wanted to
become transit line owners/operators . She said when completed, she
thought the TMP would include information about this project and was
interested to see what impact that would have on the City/public. She
said ongoing discussions were needed and would vote in favor of the
motion.
8:20:35 PM Councilmember Luke said he would vote against the
motion. He said he reluctantly supported the last TIGER grant but was
clear that he would not support rail funding anywhere in the City
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until a TMP was in place . He said he felt the issue was about
prioritization and thought the TMP was a comprehensive document that
would help the City/public make better/broader informed decisions on
Citywide transit needs .
Councilmember Luke called for a roll call vote, which motion
carried 4-3 . Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Penfold, and Mendenhall
voted aye. Council Members Adams, Garrott, and Luke voted nay.
(R 14-6)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 8:23:45 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and
sale of up to $25,000 , 000 of tax and revenue anticipation notes; and
related matters . View Attachment
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to adopt Resolution 19 of 2015, which motion carried, all members
voted aye .
(Q 15-2)
#2 . 8:24:10 PM Adopting an ordinance amending Section 18 . 44 . 020,
Salt Lake City Code, relating to reporting requirements for fire
suppression systems inspections and testing and Section 9 . 24 . 30
relating to the definition of "Recreational Fire" . View Attachment
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt Ordinance 22 of 2015, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(0 11-12)
#3 . 8:24:30 PM Adopting an ordinance (The "2015 Assessment
Ordinance") approving an assessment list and levying an annual
assessment upon property in Salt Lake City, Utah Lighting District No.
3, now known as L03 (the "District L03 ") ; establishing the effective
date of the 2015 Assessment Ordinance; providing for a procedure to
contest an assessment; and related matters . The property levy would be
paid by residents to cover their share of operation, maintenance and
electrical energy costs of the lighting district which will be
$229, 858 of the annual expenses for the district while the City pays
the remaining $85,213. This year's assessment involves some
significant increases for many property owners due to negative fund
balances for several of the extensions (neighborhoods) . The Council
has capped the 2015 assessment increase for the district at 33 percent
until it can have a comprehensive policy discussion about how the
issue relates to all Lighting Districts. A consultant has been hired
by the City to assist in evaluating the circumstances surrounding the
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negative fund balances. The Council will schedule a more comprehensive
policy discussion to learn of the consultant's findings at a later
date. View Attachment
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to
adopt Ordinance 23 of 2015, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(Q 15-1)
CONSENT AGENDA 8:24:52 PM
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
#1 . Approving the reappointment of Emilie Charles and Luana
Chilelli to the Library Board for a term extending through June 30,
2017 . View Attachment
(I 15-15)
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 25 p .m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
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This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council Regular Session meeting
held June 2, 2015 .
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