05/19/2015 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, May 19, 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 Luke Garrott
Lisa Adams
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Nicole
Smedley, Assistant City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and Councilmember LaMalfa
conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:09:30 PM Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:10:36 PM Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Rogers
seconded to approve the following Salt Lake City Council meetings ,
which motion carried, all members voted aye .
• April 28, 2015 Formal Meeting View Minutes
• May 5, 2015 Formal Meeting View Minutes
• May 12, 2015 Formal Meeting View Minutes
(M 15-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:10:59 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to property located at
2855 South Highland Drive to re-zone a portion of that parcel from R-
1/7000 Single Family Residential to Community Business (CB) , and
amending the Sugar House Master Plan Future Land Use Map pursuant to
Petition Nos . PLNCPM2014-00769 and PLNPCM2014-00770 . View Attachment
The property is currently "split-zoned" with the majority of the
property (1 . 06 acres) zoned CB-Community Business, and the remainder
(0. 35 acres) zoned R-1/7, 000-Single Family Residential . The property
is currently occupied by a vacant commercial building and parking lot.
This type of project requires a Zoning Map and Master Plan Amendment.
• Zoning Map Amendment- The petitioner is requesting to amend the
zoning map designation of the R-1/7, 000 portion of the property
to CB. The intent of the proposed rezone is to more fully utilize
the entire property for future development.
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• Master Plan Amendment- The associated future land use map in the
Sugar House Master Plan currently designates the majority of the
property for "Low-Intensity Mixed Use;" however, the area
proposed for rezone to CB is designated for "Parks & Open Space. "
The petitioner is requesting to amend the future land use map so
that the entirety of the property is designated as "Low-Intensity
Mixed Use. "
• Although the petitioner has requested that the property be
rezoned to the CB zone, consideration may be given to rezoning
the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. (Petitioner - Wayne Reaves)
Brent Popp, Danny Chivers, Judi Short, and Sebastien spoke in
favor of the proposal . Comments included exterminating property,
neighborhood support, previous commercial uses, compatible businesses,
limit height, and adequate space/buffer needed between commercial and
residential structures .
Councilmember Adams moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting.
7 :17:44 PM Councilmember Adams said she wanted to delay action so
the Council could discuss/consider requiring a 40-foot buffer between
new construction and residential (potentially 20' landscaping and 20'
parking) . She also wanted to consider adding a 30-foot height
restriction on Highland Drive to avoid blocking the sun from
residences .
Councilmember LaMalfa called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
(P 15-12)
#2 . 7:19:09 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 2014-15. 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 Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members voted aye .
(B 15-9)
#3. 7:19:46 PM Accept public comment on an application submitted
for the following grant: View Attachment
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• Federal Trails Program Grant - Request to replace a pedestrian
and bicycle bridge on the Jordan River Parkway Trail .
Purpose: Provide funding to replace a substandard pedestrian and
bicycle bridge on the Jordan River Parkway Trail at 550 North.
Grant Amount: $50, 000.
Requested by: Salt Lake City Department of Community and Economic
Development.
Councilmember Penfold 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)
#4 . 7:20:26 PM Accept public comment regarding all ordinances
relating to the Salt Lake City budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16 .
Note: Ordinances listed below (a-s) are associated with the
implementation of the City's 2015-16 Budget including the Library
Fund. All ordinances will be heard as one public hearing item tonight
and June 2 public hearing.
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.
(0 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
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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 .
(0 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 .
(0 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 .
(0 15-6)
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,
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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)
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.
(0 15-7)
s) Ordinance amending various fees set forth in the Salt Lake City
Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(0 11-9)
George Chapman spoke about increasing outreach to encourage more
public participation in the budget process, eliminating expensive
police laptops, and hiring more officers .
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
continue the public hearing to June 2 , 2015, which motion carried, all
members voted aye .
#5&6 . 7 :23:07 PM Consider a motion to recess as the City
Council and convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building
Authority. View Attachment View Attachment
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
recess as the City Council and convene as the Board of Directors of
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the Local Building Authority, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
Director Luke moved and Director Penfold 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 .
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7:25:16 PM
Councilmember Garrott inquired where Mayor Becker was tonight .
Mr. Everitt said he was meeting with constituents .
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7:25:45 PM
Douglas Cotant said he appreciated that sidewalks were left open
during events held at Washington Square. He also said Council meetings
needed to start on time .
George Chapman spoke about saving money by not closing golf
courses, an inoperable elevator in the City and County Building, and
how the Taylor Gardens project could negatively impact surrounding
neighborhoods . He said action needed to be delayed until a hearing
(Planning Commission or Administrative) could be held. Councilmember
Mendenhall asked staff to inform Council about the hearing date .
Dallon Cooper spoke about the proposed parking violation
increase . He said he read an article where another country charged
speeding/parking tickets based on a person' s income and suggested that
for consideration.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 7:31:17 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt
Lake City' s Housing Trust Fund to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake .
The $750, 000 loan would be used for construction of Taylor Gardens, a
112-unit apartment complex for people who are 55 and older, at 1776
South West Temple. View Attachment
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
delay action to a future agenda.
7:31:38 PM Councilmember Mendenhall commented on the importance of
following the public process and receiving/considering public input .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Council did not typically hold public
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hearings on Housing Trust Fund loans and the project was already under
construction. Councilmember Garrott said any Planning Division
processes would have been completed before permits were issued.
Councilmember Rogers said the project was almost finished.
Councilmember Garrott said it did not make sense to have a hearing at
this point. Following the discussion, Council Members Mendenhall and
Luke withdrew the motion.
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt Resolution 17 of 2015.
7:34:51 PM Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern about making a
loan on a fully funded project which was almost complete and would
vote against the motion. He said although he questioned how this loan
would be used, he supported using the City' s Housing Trust Fund to
loan money to appropriate organizations .
Councilmember LaMalfa called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye, except Council Members Mendenhall and
LaMalfa who voted nay.
(R 15-9)
CONSENT AGENDA 7:36:03 PM
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1 . Approving the appointment of Ali Oliver and Nick Jackson to
the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through
December 25, 2017 .
(I 15-4)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 36 p.m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
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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 May 19, 2015 .
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