05/16/2017 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met on Tuesday, May 16, 2017
at 7 : 07 p .m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451
South State .
The following Council Members were present :
Charlie Luke Andrew Johnston James Rogers
Stan Penfold Lisa Adams Derek Kitchen
The following Councilmember was absent :
Erin Mendenhall
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; and Scott
Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present .
Councilmember Penfold presided at and Councilmember Kitchen
conducted the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Note: 1 . Ordinances listed below (1 - 11) are associated with the
implementation of the Mayor's Recommended Budget for Salt Lake City,
including the Library Fund, for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018. All
ordinances will be heard as one public hearing item during the May 16,
May 23 and June 6 public hearings.
#1 . 7 :14 :01 PM Accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting
the final budget and the employment staffing document for Salt Lake City,
Utah and related ordinances for FY 2017-2018 . View Attachment
(B 17-1)
#2 . Accept public comment regarding 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 2017-
2018 . View Attachment
(B 17-1) (B 17-2)
#3 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting the
budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City, Utah for FY 2017-2018 .
View Attachment
(B 17-2)
#4 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending Section
2 . 43 . 020 and Section 3. 40 . 020 , Salt Lake City Code, relating to city
golf courses . View Attachment
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(0 17-5)
#5 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance appropriating
necessary funds to implement, for fiscal year 2018 , 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 Attachment
(0 17-6)
#6 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance approving a
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 pursuant to the
Collective Bargaining and Employee Representation Joint Resolution dated
March 22 , 2011 , which shall become effective on proper ratification and
signature . View Attachment
(0 17-6)
#7 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance appropriating
necessary funds to implement, for FY 2017-18 , the provisions of the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Salt Lake City Corporation and
the Salt Lake Police Association, representing Police Officers in the
Salt Lake City Police Department, dated effective , 2017 . View
Attachment
(0 17-7)
#8 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance approving a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Salt Lake City Corporation and
the Salt Lake Police Association, representing Police Officers in the
Salt Lake City Police Department pursuant to the Collective Bargaining
and Employee Representation Joint Resolution dated March 22 , 2011 , which
shall become effective on proper ratification and signature . View
Attachment
(0 17-7)
#9 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance appropriating
necessary funds to implement, for FY 2017-2018 , the provisions of the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Salt Lake City Corporation and
the International Association of Firefighters Local 81 (fka Local 1645) ,
representing Firefighters and Fire Captains in the Salt Lake City Fire
Department, dated effective June 21 , 2015 . View Attachment
(0 15-6)
#10 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance approving a
compensation plan for all non-represented employees of Salt Lake City.
View Attachment
(0 17-8)
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#11 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending various
fees and fee information set forth in the Salt Lake City Consolidated
Fee Schedule. View Attachment
(0 17-3)
7 :14:56 PM Mimi Charles , Benjamin Sessions, and Bernard Hart spoke
in support of the 2017-2018 Library budget . Comments included community
asset/focal point, Library amenities, tax increase, and addressing
homeless issues .
Margaret Holloway spoke/submitted written comments about Riverside
Park, the Jordan Par-3 Frisbee course, nature/dog parks, bike lanes,
potential homeless issues, and costs to modify Rose Park Golf Course.
Jay Ingleby spoke about encouraging the Capital Improvement Program
Board (CIP) to approve two street grants to repair deteriorating curbs,
gutters, sidewalks, and streets on the westside of the City.
George Chapman spoke about the need to re-purpose the $8 million
the City received several years ago back into streets, conducting a
better study/audit on the Public Utilities budget (budget doubled in the
past two years) , main problem with the golf budget was due to high water
charges (conduct study) , and increase police officers/firefighters pay
to attract experienced personnel .
Angeligve Brebis spoke about police officers patrolling the area
around the City and County building and issuing tickets to pedestrians
and vehicles who break the law. She also spoke about the perception of
distrust/hostility between citizens and police .
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
continue the public hearing to May 23 , 2017 , which motion carried, all
members present voted aye .
#12 . 7:30:56 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the Final Budget of Salt Lake City, including the
employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 . The amendment
would create a line item to account for $3,517, 000 in bond issuance costs
for general revenue airport bonds sold February 8, 2017. (Budget
Amendment No. 4 - Airport Bond Budget) View Attachment
(B 17-9)
Patrick Bieker, Rob Breitling, and Calvin Fors spoke in opposition
of the proposal . Josh Knudson submitted a hearing card in opposition.
Comments included quality jobs not being offered, contractors not paying
area standards, unacceptable health insurance, contractors profit from
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rejected insurance offerings, need to hire better contractors,
contractors need to provide apprentice training, sub-standard wages,
hire contractors who provide a descent sustainable wage including
insurance package for employee/family, and hiring outside contractors
hurts local workers .
George Chapman said the Council needed to understand the issues
relating to Airport trax and passenger fees before moving forward with
the bond. He suggested bonding for an additional $40 million to extend
Trax to the International Center. He said the Council was aware of
ongoing problems/issues with contractors which needed to be resolved
before moving ahead. He asked the Council to leave the hearing open to
allow more time to study all issues before proceeding with the bond.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
#13. 7:36:27 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending various sections of Salt Lake City Code pertaining to
TSA (Transit Station Area) zoning districts pursuant to Petition No.
PLNPCM2016-00522 . Among other changes, the proposal incentivizes
affordable housing in TSAs, requires uses on the ground floor of a
building that encourage engagement with pedestrians on the street, and
requires building materials to be high-quality and long- lasting, such
as brick, stone and patterned concrete (Petitioner - Salt Lake City
Council) . View Attachment
(P 17-5)
George Chapman said he was concerned the proposal had not received
enough feedback and people along 400 South and North Temple were the
ones who really needed to know what was being proposed. He also spoke
about the need for wider sidewalks (10-feet plus) , better trees, no
ground floor retail exceptions, and not requiring bike paths which would
take away from traffic lanes . He said he hoped the proposal was flexible
enough to allow 400 South and North Temple to develop the way they
should.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future date, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye.
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 7:38:48 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing the establishment
of a Community Land Trust (CLT) in the Salt Lake City Division of Housing
and Neighborhood Development. A study of the model is required by state
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code as the City plans to appropriate funds (by offering a nominal, below
market long-term lease rate) for affordable housing. The study identifies
the benefits the City will receive, the purpose for the appropriation
and whether the appropriation is "necessary and appropriate" to
accomplish the City's goals (Public Benefits Analysis Study) . View
Attachment
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Resolution 12 of 2017, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
Councilmember Penfold commended the Housing and Neighborhood
Development (HAND) Staff for looking at innovative options to ensure
affordable housing going forward. He said this was a new opportunity for
the City and he looked forward to seeing how land trust options could be
leveraged in the future.
Councilmember Johnston said he agreed with Councilmember Penfold
and said affordable housing was a priority for the Council/Mayor over
the past two years . He said he saw the CLT as one of the best tools the
City would have to ensure long-term affordability.
(R 17-3)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7:40:31 PM
Councilmember Adams asked if the Mayor planned on attending one of
the budget public hearing meetings . Mr. Litvack said he did not know the
Mayor' s schedule but would deliver the message to her.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :41:07 PM
John Blankevoort spoke about tax increases proposed for public
utilities, homelessness, crime, etc. He said he felt constituents were
losing faith/trust in elected officials because the City did not keep
them informed about upcoming issues (like homeless shelters) or allowing
them to participate in the public process . He said laws were changed
which prevented police from arresting people for certain types of crimes
and then taxes were raised to fight increasing crime rates . He said
something needed to be done to restore public trust.
Douglas Cotant spoke about the absence of the Mayor and wanting to
meet Capital City News personnel .
George Chapman spoke about the need for Operation Diversion
statistics (number of people still in jail/number of people still in
treatment) to be publicized every month. He said he thought the program
was not working well and felt the public had the right to know. He said
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he generally supported the Library increase but was concerned about
addressing homeless issues associated with the Library. He asked the
Council to allocate funding to the homeless budget to help provide a
place where people could shower and clean their clothes so they didn' t
have to use the Library.
Bernard Hart expressed concern about having to submit a records
request to obtain Operation Diversion data which he felt should be
readily available to the public. He said in the process of looking for
information, he was told the data was incomplete and the entities
involved were unwilling to share information. He asked for Council
assistance in accumulating the data before any more funding authorized
for Operation Division. He said if the data was not available like he
was being told then the problem was bigger than just Operation Diversion.
Margaret Holloway said she was told the City received approximately
$1 . 5 million for a portion of the Rose Park Golf Course for the Guadalupe
School . She said the money was supposed to go to the golf course but she
was told they never received it . She asked the Council to research where
the money went. She said if it went into the General Fund it could be
returned to help sustain the golf course.
Ms . Holloway said she recently became aware a seven-story apartment
building (with underground parking) being proposed for Warm Springs . She
said three years ago when the office building she worked at across the
street was rebuilt, 84 pilings were needed due to the high water table.
She expressed concerns about that and asked the Council to review the
situation before moving ahead.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 7:52:05 PM Adopting an ordinance amending Sections 15 . 16 . 031 and
15 . 16 . 035 , Salt Lake City Code, relating to golf courses, green fees and
group reservations . View Attachment
Item pulled.
(0 14-15) (0 17-3)
#2 . 7:52:07 PM Adopting an ordinance amending Section 21A. 44 . 050 .B,
Salt Lake City Code, pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2015-00148 . Petition
submitted by former Mayor Ralph Becker to modify regulations pertaining
to electric vehicle parking requirements for certain development
activity and changing requirements for electric vehicle parking stalls.
View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
adopt Ordinance 20 of 2017, adopting the first sentence of the proposed
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ordinance amending Section B.2 of Salt Lake City Code 21A. 44 . 050 .B.2 ,
titled Electric Vehicle Parking. The sentence reads, "The following
standards shall only apply to multi-family uses . " , which motion carried,
all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Kitchen, who voted
nay.
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded that
the City Council continue to consider and gather public input on proposed
new standards in the ordinance amending 21A. 44 . 050 .B.2 . The proposed new
standards include:
• Requiring at least 20 percent of the minimum required parking spaces
to have conduit to accommodate wiring for the future use of a
minimum of 208 Volt (Level 2) electric vehicle charging equipment.
• Requiring "sufficient electrical capacity" for the future use of a
minimum of 208 Volt (Level 2) electrical vehicle charging equipment.
• Defining "sufficient electrical capacity" as having "electrical
panel (s) and transformer capacity to accommodate the future use of
a minimum of 208 Volt (Level 2) electric vehicle charging
equipment. "
• Repealing requirements to locate electric vehicle charging spaces
in the same parking lot as the principal building use and locating
electric vehicle charging spaces as close to a primary building
entrance as possible, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
(P 16-2)
CONSENT 7 :53:20 PM
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
#1 . Setting the date of Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the zoning
map pertaining to two parcels located at approximately 868 East 2700
South Street and 2716 South 900 East Street to rezone those parcels from
R-1/7 ,000 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1/5,000 (Single
Family Residential District) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2016-00577.
The changes would allow a developer to create five lots from the two
properties. (Petitioner - Growth Aid LLC) (27th Street Cottages) . View
Attachment
(P 17-6)
#2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, June 6, 2017 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
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Fiscal Year 2016-2017 . This budget amendment includes funding requests
for:
• Liberty Park concessions area improvements;
• Homelessness services cost overruns;
• Site planning for City employee daycare;
• General obligation bond refinancing;
• Among many other changes.
Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments
to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and
modifications. (Budget Amendment No. 6) View Attachment
(B 17-10)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 55 p.m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
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