03/25/2014 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 25 , 2014
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 7 : 00 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers,
City County Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
Stan Penfold Luke Garrott James Rogers
Kyle LaMalfa Charlie Luke Erin Mendenhall
Lisa Adams
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Scott
Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Luke presided at and Councilmember Adams conducted
the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:06:26 PM Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:06:54 PM Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember LaMalfa
seconded to approve the minutes of the following Salt Lake City
Council meetings , which motion carried, all members voted aye .
• February 18 , 2014 Work Session View Minutes
• March 4 , 2014 Work Session View Minutes
• March 4 , 2014 Formal Session View Minutes
(M 14-4) (M 14-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:08:57 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance regarding a proposal to rezone property at 1750 South 5600
West from Open Space (OS) to M-1 Light Manufacturing pursuant to
Petition PLNPCM2013-00767 . The rezone would allow for development of a
three-lot industrial site. Currently the land is vacant. Although the
applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to the M-1 zone,
consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. (Petitioner - Natomas Meadows,
LLC) View Attachments
Wade Budge and Rodger Mitchell spoke in support of the proposal .
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Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future date, which
motion carried, all members voted aye .
(P 14-3)
#2 . 7:14:43 PM Accept public and consider adopting an ordinance
amending Salt Lake City Code related to Subdivisions, Site Development
and Zoning regulations pursuant to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2009-00484 and
PLNPCM2009-01339 . View Attachments (Amending Title 20 Subdivisions,
Chapter 18. 28 Site Development Regulations and various sections of
Title 21A, Zoning. )
The proposed amendments are designed to:
• reflect current design standards and best practices in lot, block
and street layout and connectivity.
• make the review process more efficient and user-friendly.
• facilitate incorporation of solar energy systems in new
developments.
• consolidate subdivision regulations in one place.
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. (Petitioner Mayor Ralph Becker)
Rachael Yensen submitted a hearing card with no comments .
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future date, which
motion carried, all members voted aye .
(0 14-4)
#3. 7:16:05 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance that would vacate and close to public use a portion of the
alley located between Roosevelt (1455 South) and Emerson (1490 South)
avenues, running East to West from approximately 1177 East to 1130
East pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2013-00068 . (Petitioner - Steven
Seftel) View Attachments
Steven Seftel and Priyank Kalla spoke or submitted written
comments in support of the proposal . Kelly Hyvonen said he wanted to
make sure the proposal did not eliminate access to his property. Mary
Richardson inadvertently spoke about a portion of the alley that was
not under consideration.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to close the public hearing and defer action to a future date, which
motion carried, all members voted aye .
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(P 14-4)
#4 . 7 :23:49 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the Sugar House Master Plan, amending the zoning
ordinance to create the Streetcar Corridor form-based zoning district,
and amending the zoning map to establish FB-SC (form-based streetcar
core) and FB-SE (form-based streetcar edge) zoning districts pursuant
to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2012-00576 and PLNPCM2012-00577 . (Petitioner
Mayor Ralph Becker) View Attachments
The following spoke and/or submitted written comments about the
proposal : Dayna McKee, Earl Comstock, George Chapman, Amy Fowler,
Douglas Cotant, Wayne Halverson, Liz Halverson, Milton Braselton,
Rusty Bollow, David Wheeler, Teddy Anderson, Mallory Platt, Judi
Short, Topher Horman, Linda Collins, Tamerin Smith, Kevin Dwyer, Doug
Thimm, Paul Atkinson, Rick Vrieze, Charles Atkinson, Kathy Hills, Jeff
Covington, Sarah Covington, Chris Brockert, Joseph Gibbs, Rachael
Yensen, Mark Lewon, Aimee Horman, Soren Simonsen, Dan Barrell, Shane
Smith, Jacquie Nielsen, Thea Brannon, and Gordon Gurr. The following
submitted written comments only: Aubrey Atkinson, Darrell Hendriksen,
David Payne, Geraldine Storbeck, Heidi Asbrand, Kim Hills, Richard
Sutliff, Misty Mathew Stankevitz , Dagny Healey, Susan Sandack, Susan
Bollow, Robert Martin, Marie Lane, Janet Atkinson, and Spencer Nitz .
Comments included consider alternative proposal, enhance public
amenities, protect single-family neighborhoods, protect/enhance open
space/tennis courts, create low-level buffer zone, blocked views,
preserve Boys/Girls Club, allow current development to be completed
then evaluate impact, developers already have building plans,
unprecedented growth, proposed changes will destroy neighborhoods,
future S-Line Corridor development, many rental units still available,
greenway enhancements/responsible growth, build incentives into the
plan, wider sidewalks, smarter transit oriented development, residents
not anti-development, injustice to area residents, implement one-year
moratorium, empty warehouses along street car line, further analysis
needed, residential neighborhood slowly deteriorating, extend core
zone, impacts of high density housing, increased traffic/crime,
proposal too large to comprehend, demolition issues, property values,
create sustainable neighborhoods, develop recreation district, multi-
modal transit corridors, create gateway at 700 East 2100 South, two-
three story homes needed as buffer zone, acknowledge market realities,
better preservation tools, and more public input .
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
continue the public hearing to a future date, which motion carried,
all members voted aye .
(P 14-5)
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#5. 8:35:43 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a
resolution to donate a City fleet vehicle to the Repertory Dance
Theatre that would otherwise have been sold as surplus . The City has
conducted a public benefit analysis pursuant to State Code. View
Attachments
David Pace, Dayna McKee, and Susan Sandack spoke or submitted
written comments in support of the proposal .
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
close the public hearing and adopt Resolution 5 of 2014 , which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
(R 14-3)
#6 . 8:50:01 PM Accept public comment and consider approving an
appropriation resolution adopting the One-Year Annual Action Plan for
2014-2015 that includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding, HOME Investment Partnership Program funding, Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDS (HOPWA) funding, and approving an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U. S . Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) . View Attachments
Michael Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director,
introduced the item/process to the Council .
8:51:54 PM Councilmember Garrott commented on the proposal .
The following spoke on the One-Year Action Plan for CDBG for
Fiscal Year 2014-2015: David Woodman for Assist; Linda Munoz and
Tiffany Sandberg for NeighborWorks Salt Lake; Debbie Stone for Big
Brothers/Big Sisters-School-based mentoring; Leann Saldivar and Evelyn
Salazar for Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake, Youth With a
Voice, and Leed building improvements; Andrew Robinson for Catholic
Community Services, Weigand Homeless Resource Center, and St . Mary' s
Center for Recovery; Ellen Parrish for Community Health Centers;
Justine Ho for English Skills Learning Center; Paul Ricks for Family
Support Center; Beth Jones for Guadalupe School programs; Tyler Bugden
for Salt Lake Peer Court; Stewart Ralphs for Legal Aid Society, Temple
of Justice; Holly Mullen for Rape Recovery Center; Matt Minkevitch for
The Road Home; Mary Richardson, Tim Savage, and Joni Clark for Salt
Lake Community Action Program, Food Pantry, Housing Assistance, and
Head Start programs/facility upgrades; Stephanie Jensen for Salt Lake
Donated Dental; Kasandra VerBrugghen for Spy Hop Productions; Ginette
Bott for Utah Food Bank; Kerry O'Grady for Utah Museum of Fine Arts;
Ashley Patterson for Wasatch Community Gardens; Kristy Chambers for
Wasatch Homeless Health Care; Pam Boede for Young Women' s Christian
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Association (YWCA) ; Stephanie Mackay for Columbus Foundation Community
Center; Daniel Pacheco for Dual Immersion Academy; Shawn McMillen for
First Step House; Dan Schwartz for Helping Hand dba The Haven; Valerie
Fritz for House of Hope; Zach Bale for Volunteers of America, Youth
Experiencing Homelessness, and Transitional Housing programs; Staci
Stephens for Valley Behavioral Health, Safe Haven program; Randy Gant
for Salt Lake County Housing Authority; and Tyler Fisher for Utah Aids
Foundation. Danielle Latta for Young Men' s Christian Association
(YMCA) and Mark Anderson for Dual Immersion Academy submitted hearing
cards but were not present to speak.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to close the public hearing and defer action to a future date, which
motion carried, all members voted aye .
(T 14-1)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 10:05:40 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of
Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal
Year 2013-14 . View Attachments This amendment contains a number of
proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget, including
funding for:
• a portion of the costs of the Sugar House Streetcar, and various
improvements to create a "green way" within the corridor.
• a transportation planner position to assist with capital
improvement (building and roadway) projects.
• the City's Transit Master Plan, Phase 2 of the Sugar House
Streetcar Plan, and a study of Foothill Drive (funding from Utah
Transit Authority) .
• an additional trained nurse dispatcher to manage non-emergency
calls from the 9-1-1 call-takers (donation funds from the Utah
Hospital Association) .
• an update on revenue projections relating to parking meters.
MOTION: Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Garrott
seconded to adopt Ordinance 6 of 2014 amending the Fiscal Year 2013-
2014 budget as proposed by the Administration, with the following
exceptions , which would be considered separately:
• Item A-2 : Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Transit Planning
Assistance (TPA) Funding ($207 ,300 - CIP Fund)
• Item A-8 : Major Construction Project Financing (for projects
approved during FY 2014 CIP Budget discussions)
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• Item D-3 : Jordan River Parkway Trail ' s Budget Re-appropriation to
Parley' s Trail ($219,375 - CIP Fund) (pulled during Work Session)
• Item I-1 : Request for 1 . 0 FTE Management-level position for
Public Utilities at Waste Water Treatment Plant ($50,000 - Sewer
Utility Fund)
• Item I-2 : Cost of Design Plans - City sponsored daycare center
($15,000 - General Fund)
• Item I-3 : Constituent Tracking System - ($200 ,000 or other amount
TBD)
• Item I-5 : West Salt Lake Master Plan - Implementation Plan of
Finance ($50,000 - Source: reallocation of funds for Barnes Bank
awning)
• Item I-6 : Additional funding for Citizen Survey ($30,000 -
Source: General Fund.
Councilmember Adams called for a roll call vote, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
MOTION: 10:10:42 PM Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember
Mendenhall seconded to adopt Item A-2 : UTA Transit Planning Assistance
(TPA) Funding ($207 ,300-CIP Fund) appropriating funds with the
understanding that the use of these funds be limited to the City' s
Transit Plan, the Foothill Corridor Study, and Phase 2a & 2b of the
Sugar House Streetcar Environmental Review.
Discussion was held with the Administration regarding
environmental impact study/funding aspects associated with Phase 2c of
the Sugar House Streetcar Environmental Review. Councilmember Penfold
said more information was needed.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: 10:21:25 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and
Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt Item A-2 appropriating funds
with the understanding that the use of the funds be limited to the
City' s Transit Plan, the Foothill Corridor Study, and Phase 2a, 2b,
and 2c of the Sugar House Streetcar Environmental Review.
10:22 :17 PM Councilmember Penfold said combining the environmental
study for all three phases might create some efficiencies but he was
particularly interested in outreach/education components that would be
required by the study. He said he felt the Council could use that
information in long-term decision making.
10:23:00 PM Councilmember Luke said although he had concerns about
the 1100 East route he agreed that studying the issue as a whole could
allow the Council to capitalize on any efficiencies .
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10:24 :24 PM Councilmember Mendenhall asked if the estimated $32, 000
would cover the cost to study all three phases . Gina Chamness, Budget
Director, said no . She said she did not have an exact figure but
thought it would be well in excess of $32, 000 .
10:24 :42 PM Councilmember Adams asked about matching funds (Tiger
Grant) relating to the $32, 000 . Mr . Everitt said in order to apply for
a federal grant, the City needed to demonstrate that environmental
work was already underway. He said the grant was typically for actual
construction work, and not environmental studies .
Councilmember Adams called for the question on the Substitute
Motion with a roll call vote . Council Members Luke, Mendenhall,
Penfold, LaMalfa, Rogers, and Adams voted aye . Councilmember Garrott
voted nay.
MOTION: 10:26:02 PM Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember
Luke seconded to adopt Item A-8 : Major Construction Project Financing
(for projects approved during FY 2014 CIP Budget discussions)
i. Adopt revenue and expenditure budgets for the following projects ,
which will be funded through bonds :
1 . City and County Building Seismic Repairs and Upgrades
$2,797,000
2 . Sunnyside Improvements - $1,150,000 ($350 ,000 for pedestrian
enhancements and $800,000 for a multi-modal trail on the North
side of the street, East of 1300 East)
3 . 1300 South Reconstruction (State Street to 500 West) -
$5,500,000
4 . 1700 South Reconstruction (State Street to 700 East) -
$3,250,000
ii. Adopt an intent to fund the City and County Building Stone
replacement project via CIP, and specify that bonds will be
issued at a later date for other CIP projects to facilitate this
project.
Councilmember Adams called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
MOTION: 10:27 :14 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember
Mendenhall seconded to adopt the following items :
• Item I-1 : Request for 1 . 0 FTE Management-level position for
Public Utilities at Waste Water Treatment Plant ($50 ,000 - Sewer
Utility Fund) (Note: figure is approximate and will fund the
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position until the end of the year. Staff will get a more exact
figure from Public Utilities in time for Council discussion) .
• Item I-2 : Cost of Design Plans- City-sponsored daycare center
($15 , 000- General Fund)
• Item I-3 : Constituent Tracking System - ($200 , 000 or other amount
TBD) Options for Council consideration:
Allocate $200, 000 for a Citywide system, allocate $40, 000
for a City-wide needs assessment, not allocate any funds
at this time, and pursue Council office system only.
• Item I-5 : West Salt Lake Master Plan - Implementation Plan of
Finance ($50 ,000 - Source: reallocation of funds for Barnes Bank
awning)
• Item I-6 : Additional funding for Citizen Survey ($30 ,000 -
Source : General Fund)
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT: 10:28:09 PM Councilmember LaMalfa made a
friendly amendment that $40 ,000 for the needs assessment in Item I-3
be reduced to $20 ,000 and that Item I-6 be removed so it could be
addressed separately. The amendment was accepted by Council Members
Penfold and Mendenhall .
Councilmember Penfold said the $20, 000 allocation was intended to
be part of the $200, 000 if that was amenable to staff. Ms . Gust-Jenson
said staff would investigate/coordinate the proposal with the Mayor' s
Office and come back to the Council with any concerns .
Councilmember Adams called for a roll call vote . The motion
carried with Council Members Luke, Mendenhall, Garrott, Penfold,
LaMalfa, Rogers, and Adams voting aye.
MOTION: 10:31:42 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember
Garrott seconded to adopt Item I-6 : Additional funding for Citizen
Survey ($30 ,000 - Source: General Fund) .
Discussion with the Administration included how surveys would be
conducted/determine methodologies, which citizens would be contacted,
Council input on survey questions, preserve options, include internet
component, and obtain additional information from the Administration.
Following the discussion, Councilmember Penfold withdrew his motion.
(B 14-4)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 10:44 :19 PM
Carl Spitzmacher spoke about a misdeed on February 26, 2014
regarding a remark about his deceased friend. He asked the Council to
help arrange a meeting with Library officials . Councilmember Luke said
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City staff would work with Mr . Spitzmacher. Saundra Duffy-Hawkins
spoke about lost revenue associated with the new parking system and
the local opinion question/mailing. Douglas Cotant submitted a hearing
card with no comments . Markus Mika submitted a hearing card/written
comments about working with the City to develop a disc golf course in
Rose Park.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 10:51:07 PM Adopt an ordinance amending the Consolidated Fee
Schedule by adding, eliminating or modifying certain fees . (Impact
fees are charged to developers based on the increased need for public
services that results from population growth) . Under the ordinance,
the current Parks charge of $3, 999 per unit in a development would be
lowered to $2, 875 for two years, then back to $3,999. The ordinance
also clarifies that roadway impact fees should be collected on a
citywide basis.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
set the date of April 22, 2014 at 7 :00 p.m. for a public hearing,
which motion carried, all members voted aye .
(T 12-3) (0 11-9)
CONSENT 10:51:4 9 PM
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 4 and 5, which
motion carried, all members voted aye .
#1. Setting the date of Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the
City' s zoning regulations for monument signs pursuant to Petition No.
PLNPCM2013-00197 . The amendment would permit monument signs to be
built higher than current regulations allow in areas zoned for light
and heavy manufacturing (amending Section 21A. 46. 100 - Signs of Salt
Lake City Code) . The amendment would allow signs to reach up to 20
feet instead of the current maximum height of 10 feet. Related
provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this
petition. (Petitioner - Young Electric Sign Company - Yesco) View
Attachments
(0 14-5)
#2 . Approving the transfer of the following grant project: State
Office of Crime Victim Reparations, Fiscal Year 2014 VAWA Grant .
(Associated with Budget Amendment No . 3) View Attachments
(B 14-5)
#3. Approving the appointment of Marlene Jennings to the Housing
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Advisory and Appeals Board for a term extending through December 31,
2018 .
(I 14-10)
#4 . Approving the appointment of Lindsay Rose Mock to the
Housing Advisory and Appeals Board for a term extending through
December 31, 2018 . (Item removed)
(I 14-10)
#5 . Approving the appointment of Trina Marshall Perez to the
Housing Advisory and Appeals Board for a term extending through
December 31, 2018 . (Item removed)
(I 14-10)
#6 . Approving the appointment of Victor Martinez to the Housing
Advisory and Appeals Board for a term extending through December 31,
2018 .
(I 14-10)
#7 . Approving the reappointment of Jacob Crocket to the Parks,
Trails, Natural Lands & Urban Forestry Advisory Board for a term
extending through December 30, 2016 .
(I 14-11)
#8 . Approving the reappointment of Fred Fife to the Parks,
Trails, Natural Lands & Urban Forestry Advisory Board for a term
extending through December 30, 2016 .
(I 14-11)
#9 . Approving the reappointment of Dwight Butler to the Public
Utilities Advisory Committee for a term extending through January 18,
2016 .
(I 14-12)
#10 . Approving the reappointment of Dixie Snow Huefner to the
Public Utilities Advisory Committee for a term extending through
January 18, 2016 .
(I 14-12)
#11 . Approving the reappointment of Larry A. Myers to the Public
Utilities Advisory Committee for a term extending through January 18,
2016 .
(I 14-12)
The meeting adjourned at 10 : 52 p .m.
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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 March 25, 2014 .
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