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05/15/2018 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 15 , 2018 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State . The following Council Members were present: James Rogers Andrew Johnston Chris Wharton Amy Fowler The following Council Members were absent: Charlie Luke Erin Mendenhall Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Executive Director; Jacqueline Biskupski, Mayor; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder; and DeeDee Robinson, Deputy City Recorder were present. Councilmember Wharton presided at and Councilmember Fowler conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p .m. OPENING CEREMONY #1. 7:30:49 PM Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to approve the minutes of the following Council meetings, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . View Minutes • April 10, 2018 Work Session. • April 17, 2018 Formal Meeting. • May 1, 2018 Formal Meeting. (M 18-3) (M 18-4) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 . 7:31:32 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion of 1300 South Street between 900 West and the Jordan River. The street closure would allow the City to create an access point to the Jordan River, which is consistent with the Westside Master Plan. View Attachments There were no public comments . 18 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to continue the public hearing to a future Council meeting (June 5, 2018) , which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 16-21) NOTE : Items 2 through 11 were heard as one public hearing. #2 . 7 :32 :17 PM Accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting the budget for Salt Lake City, Utah, excluding the budget for the Library Fund which is separately adopted, and the employment staffing document of Salt Lake City, Utah for FY 2018-2019 . View Attachments (B 18-1) #3 . Accept public comment and consider an ordinance adopting the rate of tax levy, including the levy for the Library Fund, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law for FY 2018-19 . View Attachments (B 18-1) (B 18-2) #4 . Accept public comment and consider an ordinance adopting the budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City, Utah for FY 2018-19. View Attachments (B 18-2) #5 . Accept public comment and consider an ordinance appropriating necessary funds to implement, for FY 2018-19, the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Salt Lake City Corporation and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1004, representing eligible employees . View Attachments (0 17-6) #6 . Accept public comment and consider an ordinance appropriating necessary funds to implement, for FY 2018-19, the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Salt Lake Police Association, representing eligible employees . View Attachments (0 17-7) #7 . Accept public comment and consider an ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Salt Lake City Corporation and the International Association of Firefighters Local 81, representing eligible employees, pursuant to the Collective Bargaining and Employee Representation Joint Resolution dated March 22, 2011, which MOU shall become effective upon proper ratification and signature . View Attachments (0 18-9) 18 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 15 , 2018 #8 . Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance appropriating the necessary funds to implement, for FY 2018-19, the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Salt Lake City Corporation and the International Association of Firefighters Local 81, representing eligible employees . View Attachments (0 18-9) #9 . Accept public comment and consider an ordinance approving a compensation plan for all non-represented employees of Salt Lake City. View Attachments (0 18-7) #10 . Accept public comment and consider an ordinance amending various fees and fee information set forth in the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule. View Attachments (0 17-3) #11. Adopting an ordinance enacting Chapter 18 . 58 : Solar Panel Fees . The ordinance states that solar panels will contribute significantly to the City's efforts to be transitioned to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2032, and reduce 80 percent of the City's carbon emissions by 2040. The ordinance states that fees associated with solar panels and corresponding permits will be set forth in the Consolidated Fee Schedule. View Attachments (0 18-10) Jim Webster spoke about solar panel fees and his experience with the permitting and inspection process . He said the inspector did not access the roof, look at the solar panels, or confirm structural issues . He said he had extensive history with solar power installations and this was his worst experience . He requested a refund of his permit fees (if possible) , stating it was unfair and unreasonable. Chris Robinson expressed concern regarding solar permit fees . She said her solar panels were blocked by a new four-story building and she was now stuck with a bill for solar as well as the permit fees . Cristobal Villegas spoke about more police officers not equaling less crime . He said he preferred more Community Intelligence units, and more diversity with Community Liaisons . He said police officers appeared intimidating and un-friendly. He went on to mention Salt Lake City crime statistics, and said there was only one area in Salt Lake City where crime was reported (District 1) . George Chapman expressed his thanks for the 6% match on the 401k for police officers . He said there was need for more police officers and the best way to do that was to give them more salary. He said officers 18 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 15 , 2018 deserved more than a 3% raise . He said the best officers he had seen were through the Community Intelligence group. Bernie Hart said he was concerned with the mental health of local officers . He said 25% of the officers could be dealing with mental health issues, either diagnosed or undiagnosed. He said he wanted to see the Council devote funding to gather information regarding police mental health. He said it impacted the community in a negative way and did not help the police officers themselves . Jacob Jensen said he did not support hiring 50 new officers and said it would not reduce crime; however, he did support proper housing and other programs to prevent crime rather than more guns in the hands of the police . Dave Newlin spoke about the mental health of police officers and the need to address domestic violence . He said Salt Lake City hired people who were more likely than the general population to harm their families, other races, women, and anyone who had been oppressed by the system. He said these issues needed to be addressed by not hiring a single new police officer until the City had higher standards . Angela Moore said police did not make the community safer and she was not in favor of funding/hiring 27 more officers . She said when she was in danger, she was as afraid of the police as she was of the threat at hand. She said she was in favor of funding education, housing, mental health treatment, and more domestic violence shelters . Victoria Sethunya said she was not in favor of hiring more police officers and suggested directing resources towards housing, drug addiction, the education system, mental health care, and providing people with basic needs . Isael Torres said he was concerned about not being admitted into the City/County building before the meeting. He said he did not trust police officers (more police did not mean more safety) and encouraged more pay for teachers rather than police. Antonio Fierro said he was not in favor of more police officers because they were seen as oppressors . He said kids did not need to die from police actions . He said there was more crime on the West side because they had less access to resources . He said the Council should spend more money on West side resources . Jeff Bair said Liberty Wells was the most ethnically diverse neighborhood in Salt Lake City and he had heard from local residents that police were not available. He said although he understood the need 18 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 for more officers, he suggested outreach funding to the communities to help address those concerns . Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to continue public hearing Items 2 through 11 to June 5, 2018, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . NOTE : Items 12 through 15 were heard as one public hearing. #12 . 7:56:08 PM Accept public comment for a grant application requesting funding to install wayfinding signage for the Salt Lake City Water Trail, construct boat access ramps, and reconstruct a channel at the Exchange Club Canoe Marina for the Jordan River Parkway improvements . View Attachments (B 18-3) #13 . Accept public comment for a grant application requesting funding for the purchase of a new security x-ray machine for the courthouse entrance. (The current machine is not functioning) . View Attachments (B 18-3) #14 . Accept public comment for a grant application requesting funding for the purchase of five monitors used to review videotape evidence in each courtroom, including swivel mounts . View Attachments (B 18-3) #15 . Accept public comment for a grant application requesting funding for the purchase of counsel tables (two for each courtroom) . The new tables will accommodate technology needs and maintain courtroom efficiency. View Attachments There were no public comments . Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to close the public hearing and refer Items 12 through 15 to a future Consent Agenda for consideration, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (B 18-3) POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS #1 . 7 :56:43 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the final budget for the Library Budget of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2017-18 . View Attachments 18 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 15 , 2018 Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt Ordinance 19 of 2018 amending Ordinance No. 30 of 2017 which adopted the final budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (B 18-7) 7:57:38 PM COMMENTS Robert Atwell said various groups including Professional Golf Association (PGA) , United States Golf Association (USGA) , and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) recommended outsourcing golf operations . He said he wanted to keep public lands open/free to members of the community and eliminate a $700, 000 a year deficit . He said golf had the ability to deliver diversity and inclusion. Clifford Eccles spoke about the budget and the Redevelopment Agency' s Capitol Motel project. He said the property was a garage (not a warehouse) , and that the Housing Director and the owner (who purchased the project) were not aware of this . He said the situation reminded him of what happened in Sugar House . Gary Eccles expressed concern regarding the Capitol Motel project. He said the project destroyed his neighborhood and created a lot of turmoil . He said he was concerned he could not use his solar because of a four-story building constructed nearby. He said the City should not have issued him a permit if they knew what they were doing. George Chapman spoke regarding the sales tax increase . He said it should go towards better mass-transit services . He said current routes discouraged ridership on mass-transit and a better bus system was needed that people wanted to ride. He also said mixed-use would work and could potentially be a way to save golf. David Newlin said a better use of budget funding would be to invest in more services to reduce crime such as jobs, programs, education, affordable housing, more money for libraries, and technology. Cristobal Villegas spoke in support of Council lobbyists . He said this position would be beneficial to have someone fighting for communities in the Legislature . He also spoke about the Salt Lake City Ambassador program and said more funds should be allocated for the program (diverted from the proposed police budget) . He said the Community Intelligence Unit needed more demographic representation and diversity. 18 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 15 , 2018 Bernie Hart spoke about the lack of change and said he wanted to start a golf program for the homeless . He implored the Council to start thinking about the problem in a different way. Jeff Bair spoke about a "slot home" (sideways oriented town home) at 620 East 1700 South, see attachment. He said there was no context to the neighborhood aesthetics and inquired how it got approved. He said this type of development could not be repeated especially in established neighborhoods . Vu Cao spoke about the road closure on 1300 South and 900 West (1310 South 900 West property owner) . He said he was trying to find property to relocate his business; however, it would cost more than what the City had offered him. He inquired if he could keep his property and the City could just build or do what they wanted. He added that if the price offered by the City was reasonable he would relocate. Chris Robinson, Isael Torres , and Antonio Fierro submitted hearing cards only with not comments . Skylar Whitney did not wish to speak but submitted a hearing card with comments about property inspections and daily fines . UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1 . 8:18:17 PM Adopting a resolution that would amend and ratify a Task Force Agreement between DEA Metro Narcotics and the Salt Lake City Police Department. The agreement would change the primary/funding responsibility of the task force from Murray City to Salt Lake City. View Attachments Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to adopt Resolution 24 of 2018 authorizing an amended DEA Narcotics Task Force Interlocal Agreement, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (R 18-17) #2 . 8:18:48 PM Adopting an ordinance granting a Master License Agreement for right-of-way access to ExteNet Systems, Inc. The agreement would allow ExteNet to install small cell wireless facilities throughout the City. Small cell wireless facilities are used to add capacity and coverage to a wireless broadband network. This Master License Agreement was negotiated prior to the 2018 legislative session. Accordingly, the parties acknowledge that new Utah law becomes effective September 1 and there may be updated City ordinances and regulations that will govern installation of small cell infrastructure. View Attachments 18 - 7 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt Ordinance 20 of 2018 granting a Master License Agreement to ExteNet, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (0 18-8) CONSENT 8 :19:2 3 PM Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . #1 . Setting the date of Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would rezone property adjacent to the Salt Lake City International Airport terminals and runways from Open Space (OS) , Commercial Corridor (CC) , and Business Park (BP) to Airport (A) . The nearly 489 acres of land located south of the Airport includes the former Wingpointe Golf Course, which was closed in 2015. The Airport director has not specified the intended long-term use for the property. If the zoning amendment is approved, the property could be used for any use allowed in the Airport zone. The Planning Commission, which reviews all requests for rezones and text amendments, forwarded a negative recommendation to the Council . Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to the Airport (A) , consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petitioner: Salt Lake City Department of Airports, Petition No. PLNPCM2015-00357. View Attachments (P 18-13) #2 . Confirming the date of Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion of 1300 South Street between 900 West and the Jordan River. The street closure would allow the City to create an access point to the Jordan River, which is consistent with the Westside Master Plan. View Attachments (P 16-21) #3 . Approving Grant Holding Account items for Fiscal Year 2017-18 Consent Agenda No. 8, Budget Amendment No. 5 : 1 . National Recreation & Park Association and Wal-Mart Foundation, 2018 Healthy Out of School Time Grant recognizing grant funds to increase whole food snacks provided to YouthCity participants, upgrade kitchen equipment, build a kitchen facility at the Liberty Park site, integrate nutrition literacy curriculum into all YouthCity program sites, and promote healthy eating and physical activity strategies to youth and families served through YouthCity programming. 2 . Utah State Office of Education Summer Food Service Program - 18 - 8 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 15 , 2018 Youth Summer Snack Program recognizing grant funds to offset the costs of food and snacks purchased for children participating in the summer programs. View Attachments (B 18-3) #4 . Approving the appointment of Linda Wardell to the Business Advisory Board for a term extending through December 31, 2018 starting from the date of advice and consent. View Attachment (I 18-5) #5 . Approving the appointment of Wisam Khudhair to the Human Rights Commission for a term extending through May 15, 2022 . View Attachment (I 18-2) #6 . Approving the appointment of Luna Banuri to the Human Rights Commission for a term extending through May 15, 2022 . View Attachments (I 18-2) #7 . Approving the re-appointment of Sheri Sorensen to the Sister Cities Board for a term extending through May 15, 2021 . View Attachments (I 18-17) #8 . Approving the re-appointment of Olga Efimova to the Sister Cities Board for a term extending through May 15, 2021 . View Attachments (I 18-17) #9 . Approving the re-appointment of M. Nicole Gallo to the Sister Cities Board for a term extending through May 15, 2021 . View Attachments (I 18-17) #10 . Approving the re-appointment of Kathy Kirkpatrick to the Sister Cities Board for a term extending through May 15, 2021 . View Attachments (I 18-17) #11. Approving the re-appointment of Jorge Arce-Larreta to the Sister Cities Board for a term extending through May 15, 2021 . View Attachments (I 18-17) #12 . Approving the re-appointment of Jeanette Misaka to the Sister Cities Board for a term extending through May 15, 2021 . View Attachments (I 18-17) #13. Approving the re-appointment of Margaret Yee to the Sister Cities Board for a term extending through May 15, 2021 . View Attachments (I 18-17) 18 - 9 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 15 , 2018 The meeting adjourned at 8 : 20 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 pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) . This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held May 15, 2018 . dr 18 - 10