03/04/2014 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 4 , 2014
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session
on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 7 : 42 p.m. in Room 315, City Council
Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
James Rogers Kyle LaMalfa Stan Penfold
Luke Garrott Erin Mendenhall Charlie Luke
Lisa Adams
Jennifer Bruno, Deputy Council Director; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; Ralph Becker, Mayor; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff;
and Sonya Kintaro, Chief Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember Adams presided at and conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . The Pledge of Allegiance.
#2 . 7:42:47 PM Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Luke
seconded to approve the minutes of the following Salt Lake City
Council meetings, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
a. Tuesday, February 4, 2014, Work Session View Minutes
b. Tuesday, February 11, 2014, Council Retreat View Minutes
c . Tuesday, February 11, 2014, Work Session View Minutes
d. Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Formal Session View Minutes
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:44:02 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting
amendments to the Central Community Master Plan and Zoning Map for the
City-owned property located at 1226 South 1100 East. View Attachments
This proposal would change the Future Land Use Map in the Central
Community Master Plan and change the zoning map designation on the
parcel . The land is currently vacant and the changes would facilitate
the future development of the property and the extension of the
McClelland Corridor trail. Amendments include:
• Central Community Master Plan Amendment - modify the Central
Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map for the property at
1226 South 1100 East by changing the designation from Low
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Density/Mixed use to Neighborhood Commercial . (CN) (Petitioner:
Mayor Ralph Becker Petition No. PLNPCM2013-00797)
• Zoning Map Amendment - Changing the zoning for the property at
1226 South 1100 East from R-1/5, 000 - Single Family Residential
to Neighborhood Commercial . (CN) (Petition No. PLNPCM2013-00799)
Although the applicant requested the property be rezoned to the
Neighborhood Commercial zone (CN) , consideration may be given to
rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics.
Christopher Quenn said he was in favor of the redevelopment of
the site but was not in favor of the seven-foot wide path. George
Chapman said the City should never sell surplus property that was
supposed to be used as trail. Phillip Winston said he was the
developer and the land was mostly owned by him. He said a small corner
of the parking lot was City-owned which would be part of a land trade.
Mr. Winston said their plan was to beautify and have clear access and
view on both sides .
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
close the public hearing.
Substitute Motion: Councilmember Mendenhall moved and
Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing and adopt
Ordinance 3 of 2014 amending the rezoning map for the property located
at 1226 South 1100 East from R-1-5000 to Neighborhood Commercial (CN)
and amend the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map
pursuant to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2013-00797 and PLNPCM2013-00799 .
Councilmember Garrott said he would vote against the motion
because the proposal might need adjustments .
Councilmember Luke said the petition had been delayed due to
changes in City Planning staff. He said he wanted to move forward.
Councilmember Mendenhall said the developer was forthcoming and
collaborative with the community council . Nick Tarbet said the
Planning Commission included conditions on the twenty-foot easement.
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
call for the question to vote on voting for the substitute motion . A
roll call vote was taken, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
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Councilmember Adams called for the question on the substitute
motion. A roll call vote was taken, which motion carried, Council
Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Penfold, Mendenhall, Luke, and Adams voted
aye, and Councilmember Garrott voted nay.
(P 14-1)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 7:58:13PM Adopting an ordinance designating Oneida Island as a
City park (amending Chapter 15 . 04, Salt Lake City Code) . This will
allow posting of "park use hours" signage and enforcement of park
hours. View Attachments
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt Ordinance 2 of 2014, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
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#2 . 7:59:12 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
Council deferred action to March 25, 2014 .
(B 14-4)
COMMENTS TO THE MAYOR 7:59:57PM
Councilmember Mendenhall asked about an update with Google Fiber .
Mayor Becker said they assembled a power team and a team leader.
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Councilmember Adams asked about the roll out of the HIVE Pass .
Mayor Becker said there were probably over 1, 000 responses .
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 8:02:18PM
Ameer Cornell spoke favorably about the UTA pass, the high cost
to use parking meters, and commended the Salt Lake City Police and
Fire Departments . Scott Hawkins said parking in the Salt Lake City was
expensive and he would not shop in downtown Salt Lake City.
NEW BUSINESS
#1 . 8:08:03PM Adopting a resolution and an interlocal cooperation
agreement with the State of Utah regarding the transfer of two rapid
charge electric vehicle charging stations and reimbursement of
installation costs . View Attachments
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to
adopt Resolution 4 of 2014 to authorize the approval of an interlocal
agreement for electrical vehicle charging stations in Salt Lake City.
Councilmember Luke said the interlocal agreement with the State
of Utah was a great opportunity for the City because there would be no
cost to the City for the two electric vehicle quick-charging stations .
Councilmember Adams called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 8:09:01PM Adopting a resolution approving the issuance and the
sale of up to $10,000,000 aggregate principal amount of lease revenue
bonds of the Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City, Utah;
authorizing the execution and delivery of certain related documents
and providing for related matters .
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
that the City Council adopt Resolution 3 of 2014 approving the
issuance and the sale of lease revenue bonds of the Local Building
Authority of Salt Lake City, Utah, in the aggregate principal amount
of $7, 095, 000 as specified in the resolution, which motion carried,
all members voted aye .
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Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded
that the City Council recess and convene as the Board of Directors of
the Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City, which motion carried,
all members voted aye .
Director Penfold moved and Director Garrott seconded that the
Board adjourn and reconvene as the Salt Lake City Council, which
motion carried, all directors voted aye .
Note: See File M 14-10 for Local Building Authority minutes .
(Q 13-8)
CONSENT 8:12:59PM
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda.
Substitute Motion: Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember
Luke seconded to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of
Items H1, H3, and H5 . A roll call vote was taken, which motion failed,
Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Penfold, Mendenhall, and Adams voted
nay, Council Members Garrott and Penfold voted aye .
Substitute Motion: Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember
Rogers seconded to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of
Items H3 and H5, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1. Adopting Ordinance 4 of 2014 repealing Chapter 8 . 16 of the
Salt Lake City Code in its entirety, renumbering and amending Chapter
5 . 37, Salt Lake City Code, amending Section 2 . 07 . 020, Salt Lake City
Code, and enacting Chapter 2 . 15, Salt Lake City Code, to provide
further procedures and processes governing the operation of carriage
businesses. View Attachments
The revised proposal is in response to the Council's request from
their initial September 24, 2013 briefing to have the Mayor's
Administration and Salt Lake County Animal Services develop
recommendations for horse-drawn carriage regulations. The proposed
ordinance includes incorporating:
• Councilmember Luke's recommendations as part of the framework in
developing the revised proposal .
• Salt Lake County Animal Services' additional revisions that were
presented to the Council on January 7, 2014.
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• Language to reflect a contract-based regulatory approach rather
than the current Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
approach.
• Language per the Council 's February 4, 2014 motion that expressed
support for a revised ordinance substantially similar to the City
Administration's proposed ordinance but including language
providing for the following:
1 . Horse Drawn Carriage Committee - non-City or County employee
appointments are subject to appointment of the Mayor with the
advice and consent of the City Council .
All committee members are voting members.
Additions to the committee:
a) Two at-large general public members who are City residents
b) Equine veterinarian
c) Horse industry representative who works professionally
with horses for hire, but does not have a Department
contract to operate carriages with the City.
The Committee shall meet at a minimum on a quarterly basis.
Horse drawn carriage committee to evaluate the following items
and recommend changes to the Council :
a) Fees
b) Temperature range
c) Minimum working age of a horse
d) Hours of operation during the weekend
e) Random Drug testing
f) Carriage routes
2. Include contract language that would require the horse drawn
carriage company to provide an educational component regarding
carriage operations and how horses are cared for.
3. Keep the minimum working age of a horse at five years but bring
this to the horse drawn carriage committee for consideration.
(0 13-29)
#2 . Set the date of Tuesday April, 1, 2014 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting a proposal that would amend the
City' s zoning regulations to establish water-efficient landscaping and
tree protection regulations in an effort to promote sustainable urban
living [amending Sections 21 A. 48 (Zoning: Landscaping and Buffers) ,
and 21 A. 62 (Zoning: Definitions) of Salt Lake City Code] . View
Attachments The proposed changes are designed to:
• Reduce water consumption through grouping plants with similar
watering needs and ensure efficiencies in the irrigation system
design upon installation.
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• Require the protection of existing trees in the landscaping when
designing large projects.
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner Mayor Ralph Becker Petition No.
PLNPCM2010-00322.
(0 14-3)
#3 . Set the date of Tuesday March, 25, 2014 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance regarding a
proposal to amend the Northwest Community Master Plan and rezone the
property at 552 North 1500 West. View Attachments The proposed changes
would:
• Amend the master plan from low density residential to medium
density residential
• Rezone the property from R-1/7000 Single Family Residential to
SR-3 Special Pattern Development Residential
The requests have been made in order to develop the existing
piece of property at a higher density than is currently allowed.
Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to
the SR-3 zone, consideration may be given to rezoning the property to
another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petitioners -
Da ve Robinson and Gabe Epperson. Petition Nos. - PLNPCM2012-00697 and
PLNPCM2013-00057.
Item pulled.
(P 14-2)
#4 . Set the date of Tuesday March, 25, 2014 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance regarding a
proposal to rezone the property at 1750 South 5600 West from Open
Space (OS) to M-1 Light Manufacturing. View Attachments 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. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning Ordinance may
also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner Natomas Meadows,
LLC - Petition PLNPCM2013-00767.
(P 14-3)
#5 . Receive the Mayor' s 2014-15 recommendations and set the date
of Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and
consider approving an appropriation resolution adopting the One-Year
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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, for Fiscal Year
2013-14 and approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt
Lake City and the U. S . Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) . View Attachments
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
set the date for the One-Year Action Plan for Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) for FY2014-2015 and set the time at 7 :30 p.m.
instead of 7 : 00 p.m. , which motion carried, all members voted aye .
(T 14-1)
#6 . Set the date of Tuesday March, 25, 2014 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution to donate a
City fleet vehicle to the Repertory Dance Theater that would otherwise
have been sold as surplus . The City has conducted a public benefit
analysis pursuant to State Code. View Attachments
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#7 . Set the date of Tuesday March, 25, 2014 at 7 : 00 p .m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt
Lake City Code related to Subdivisions, Site Development and Zoning
regulations (amending Title 20 Subdivisions, Chapter 18 . 28 Site
Development Regulations and various sections of Title 21A Zoning. )View
Attachments 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. Petition Nos. PLNPCM2009-00484 and PLNPCM2009-
01339, Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker.
(0 14-4)
#8 . Set the date of Tuesday March, 25, 2014 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
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
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to West from approximately 1177 East to 1130 East. View Attachments
Petitioner - Steven Seftel, Petition No. PLNPCM2013-00068.
(P 14-4)
#9. Set the date of Tuesday March, 25, 2014 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
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 . View Attachments The ordinance
is pursuant to Planning Petitions Nos . PLNPCM2012-00576 and
PLNPCM2012-00577.
(P 14-5)
#10. Adopting Ordinance 5 of 2014 , (The "2014 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 2014 Assessment Ordinance; providing for a procedure to
contest an assessment; and related matters . View Attachments
This action renews the annual assessment for operation,
maintenance, and electrical energy costs of street lights within the
lighting district (created in 1996) involving 681 property owners.
Property owners are responsible for 75 percent of the ongoing
operating and maintenance cost of the lights, the City pays the
remaining 25 percent. Property owners' costs are levied and billed
annually in the form of special assessments.
(Q 14-1)
#11 . Approving the reappointment of Lucy Cardenas to the Business
Advisory Board for a term extending through December 25, 2017 .
(I 14-9)
#12 . Approving the reappointment of Ryan Evans as an ex-officio
member to the Business Advisory Board for a term extending through
December 29, 2014 .
(I 14-9)
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The meeting adjourned at 8 : 17 p .m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
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held March 4, 2014 .
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