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05/23/2017 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 23 , 2017 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 7 : 17 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 Derek Kitchen Lisa Adams Erin Mendenhall The following Councilmember was absent: Stan Penfold Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jacqueline M. Biskupski, Mayor; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder; were present. Councilmember Luke presided at and Councilmember Kitchen conducted the meeting. OPENING CEREMONY #1. 7:17:44 PM Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to approve the minutes of the following Council meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . View Minutes • April 18, 2017, Work Session (M 17-4) PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:18:08 PM Note : 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 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting the City Budget, excluding the budget for the Library Fund which is separately adopted, and the employment staffing document for Salt Lake City, Utah and related ordinances for FY 2017-2018 . View Attachments (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 Attachments 17 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 23 , 2017 (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 Attachments (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 Attachments (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 Attachments (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 Attachments (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 Attachments (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 Attachments (0 17-7) #9 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance appropriating necessary funds to implement, for FY 2017-2018 , the provisions of the 17 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 23 , 2017 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 Attachments (0 15-6) #10 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance approving a compensation plan for all non-represented employees of Salt Lake City. View Attachments (0 17-8) #11 . Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending various fees and fee information set forth in the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule. View Attachments (0 17-3) 7 :18:51 PM Mimi Charles, Library Board President, spoke on behalf of the Library budget. She emphasized the last time the Library required a revenue adjustment for operations was in 2004 since then the system had grown 30 percent. She said the ways in which the Library brought value to the community had evolved with the community' s changing needs . She indicated Staff was spending more in the community being proactive by bringing learning and literacy to the community. Ms . Charles stated the Library was truly a unique center for learning, sharing, and strengthening the community. Jen Colby, Roger Jones, and Debbie Downs spoke in favor of the Library tax increase . Comments included the Hive Pass, support of City employees pay raises, and concerns regarding the Golf Enterprise Fund. DeEtta Barta expressed concerns regarding tax increases, effect on the poor/low-income (specifically the elderly on fixed incomes) , and bicycle transportation issues in the City. George Chapman expressed concern regarding the lack of allocated funding for Public Services to complete street repairs in the City, addressing Regional Athletic Complex funding drains, and closure of golf courses coinciding with pursuing a Parks Bond. Dave Iltis and Lisa Hazel expressed concerns regarding the importance/need of increased funding for bicycle/walking transportation. Steve Kusaba expressed concern regarding water rate increases . Kathy Woodbury did not wish to speak but submitted a comment card expressing concern regarding water bill increases . 17 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 23 , 2017 Councilmember Adams moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to continue the public hearing to June 6, 2017, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . #12 . 7:37:09 PM Accept public comment and consider 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. Petition PLNPCM2016-00577 . The changes would allow a developer to create five lots from the two properties (Petitioner-Growth Aid LLC) . View Attachments Councilmember Kitchen stated the public hearing for the proposed zoning map amendment was still being held although the proposal was likely to be changed due to unforeseen events . He said the applicant was working with the Planning Division on changes/processes, once the process was finalized the new information would be transmitted to the Council to consider for a proposed rezone at which time an additional public hearing would be held. Gary Wilkinson and Colin Strassar spoke in opposition of the proposed rezone . Troy Fitzgerald did not wish to speak but submitted a comment card opposing the proposed rezone . Councilmember Adams moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to continue the public hearing to a future Council meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 17-16) #13. 7:42:20 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining one parcel located at 1978 S West Temple to rezone a portion of that parcel from Residential Multi- Family (RMF-35) to General Commercial (CG) , and amending the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map pursuant to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2016-00935 and PLNPCM2016-00936 . The proposed changes would allow Okland Construction, which owns the property, to expand the existing office building and parking lot. Although the applicant has requested that the properties be zoned to General Commercial (CG) , the Council may consider rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics (Petitioner - Okland Construction) . View Attachments George Chapman spoke on behalf of Bill Davis (representing the Ballpark Community Council) . He stated the Ballpark Community Council supported the proposal and urged the Council to approve it. 17 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 23 , 2017 Cindy Cromer spoke in favor of the proposal . She said she believed Okland was a great company which demonstrated a sensitivity to the mixed- use context of its location. She indicated a successor might not be as good a neighbor and suggested the only way to protect the residential neighborhood (if Okland moved) was through a development agreement. Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 17-13) #14 . 7 :46:41 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the zoning of six parcels located at 527-559 East 2100 South Street from Community Business District (CB) to Residential/Mixed Use District (R-MU-35) , and amending the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map pursuant to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2016-00080 and PLNPCM2016-00081 . The proposed changes would allow the parcels to be developed as a multi-unit, mixed use structure with height and density greater than what is currently found on site. Although the applicant has requested that the properties be zoned to Residential/Mixed Use District (R-MU-35) , the Council may consider rezoning the properties to a different zoning district with similar characteristics (Petitioner - Myriad Capital) . View Attachments Ryan Bell, Shane Dennis , Randy Connell, Pandora Holder, Jon Liljenquist, Teresa Brown, Paul Wright, Cassie Kapes, and Lisa Hazel spoke in opposition of the proposed zoning amendment. Comments included concern regarding the potential effects of the proposed development and the effect/impact of mixing new development with old development, overcrowding, sewage back-up, current/potential traffic congestion, building height, blocking current residential views, pollution, loss of privacy, property taxes, lighting effects, and concern of potential development if the rezone was approved. The Council was asked to consider limiting the impact of construction/development (to a small less intrusive foot print) and not to approve the proposal . Taylor Florence, applicant/property owner, stated there had been an opportunity to listen to residents comments and insured any development at the property would be sensitive to the residents' concerns . He pointed out that the request was only for a rezone and not to seek approval for a particular development project. He believed the requested rezone was more in line with the current use of the property. Alec Harwin, applicant representative, implied the current zoning allowed a building to be torn down and redeveloped closer to the property 17 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 23 , 2017 line with a 30-foot building height . He said the new zoning would change the set-back and the building could go up five feet in height. Pat Morris and Linda Morris did not wish to speak but submitted comment cards in opposition to the proposal . Councilmember Kitchen acknowledged the City was growing rapidly and the tension between development and existing neighborhoods would continue . He recommended the developer ensure community engagement while applying for the rezone . Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to continue the public hearing to a future Council meeting. Councilmember Johnston said he wanted to continue the public hearing because he believed it was best to have more dialogue regarding the existing/proposed zoning. Councilmember Mendenhall said she attended several Community Council meetings where Mr. Harwin presented the proposal and returned to a subsequent meeting with a new proposal for a potential development based on community feedback. She said she would be happy to talk with residents after the meeting and suggested the applicant might consider staying as well . Councilmember Kitchen called for the question, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 17-14) Councilmember Adams was excused from the meeting at 8 : 07 p.m. #15. 8:07:27 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map for property located at 350 East 800 South Street from Low Density Multi-Family Residential District (RMF- 30) to Neighborhood Commercial District (CN) , and amending the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map pursuant to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2016-00659 and PLNPCM2016-00660 . The property has historically been used for commercial uses, and was considered a non-conforming use. The last business license issued for the property dates back to 2009, so the property is considered to have abandoned its non-conforming use. The intent of the proposed rezone is to re-establish a commercial use without being restricted by a nonconforming classification. Although the applicant has requested that the property be zoned Neighborhood Commercial District, the Council may consider rezoning the property to a different zoning district with similar characteristics (Petitioner - Suzanne Eaton) . View Attachments 17 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2017 Cindy Cromer commented she was not arguing against the proposed rezone, however, she urged the Council to recognize the cost associated with the rezone . She indicated there could be a loss of current housing located on the site which could occur without notice once the zoning was changed. Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Adams who was absent for the vote . (P 17-15) 8 :09:35 PM Note: Items 16-19 will be heard as one public hearing. #16 . Accept public comment on the YouthCity Out of School Time Programs 2017-18 grant application requesting funding for Youth City programs and scholarships . View Attachments (B 17-4) #17 . Accept public comment on the State Homeland Security Program Allocation grant application requesting funding for law enforcement/homeland security projects and programs, including trainings, communications equipment and supplies . (B 17-4) View Attachments #18 . Accept public comment on the Equality Indicators Request for Interest grant application requesting funding for tools to help cities understand and measure equality, especially in policies and procedures . (B 17-4) View Attachments #19 . Accept public comment on the Housing and Homelessness Prevention Fund grant application requesting funding for one new social worker to assist individuals who are experiencing homelessness . (B 17-4) View Attachments Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to close the public hearing for Items 16 through 19 and defer action to a future Council meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Adams who was absent for the vote . POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS #1 . 8:10:15 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the Final Budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2016-17 . 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) View Attachments 17 - 7 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 23 , 2017 Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt Ordinance 21 of 2017 amending Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 30, which adopted the final budget for the current fiscal year, to reflect $3,517,000 in bond issuance costs related to the February 8, 2017, sale of General Revenue Airport Bonds for the Terminal Redevelopment Project. Councilmember Mendenhall stated she was voting in favor of the proposed budget amendment. She said as this project commenced, new funding and ordinance needs came to light (in terms of contracts that were executed in the process) she looked forward to the Council working with the Administration to settle the issues and asked that they do so expeditiously. Councilmember Kitchen called for the question, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Adams who was absent for the vote . (B 17-9) 8:12:29 PM COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL Douglas Cotant commented there was a possibility he could be moving into District 5 . He also asked the Council to consider moving "Comments to the City Council" earlier in the meeting and suggested numbering the agenda pages . Katie Story and Nate Story spoke regarding a proposed housing ordinance restricting the number of non-related individuals occupying a single family home to three people . Comments included facing the current affordable housing crisis in the City and a request to change the number of non-related individuals occupying a single family home to four people. Allyson Anderson and Daman Harris expressed concerns regarding the treatment of the homeless population in the Rio Grande area. Comments included the use of heavy machinery to clean up the area and the effects it had on the homeless . It was also requested the City no longer use heavy machinery for clean-up. George Chapman expressed concerns regarding the Urban Forestry program/funding, proposed Public Utilities budget to increase taxes, proposed Library funding increase, Hive Pass, and a previously approved tax increase allocated for street repairs . Councilmember Luke stated he supported a previous tax increase for Public Utilities/street repairs . He explained the funding was also used for other items in addition to street repairs (which he did not agree 17 - 8 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 23 , 2017 with) . He indicated it put the City in a bad position which was why he (and others) would take any proposed tax increase seriously. Dave Iltis expressed concern regarding the LED lights being installed in the City. Comments included long run energy/cost savings, color/impact of brightness, re-evaluation of the program, and receiving inaccurate information from Public Works . Gilbert Kelly expressed concerns regarding the increase of utilities and the financial effects to citizens . UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1 . 8:31:57 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule to reflect changes to certain golf fees and rates . The proposal would revise the fee structure at City golf courses, and change aspects of the loyalty program and the group reservation process, among other changes. View Attachments Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt Ordinance 22 of 2017 amending a portion of the Consolidated Fee Schedule pertaining to the Golf Fees for the 2017 season, as was previously discussed by the Council and approved in City Code and further moved that a note shall be inserted into the Golf Fees section of the amended Consolidated Fee Schedule that reads as follows : • Actual green fees charged for seniors , juniors , school golf teams , and group rates are subject to change and may vary from the prices listed on the Consolidated Fee Schedule, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Adams who was absent for the vote. (0 17-3) (0 14-15) #2 . 8:33:05 PM Adopting a resolution regarding the tax and revenue anticipation notes, Series 2017 . The resolution authorizes the issuance and sale of not to exceed $25 million Salt Lake City, Utah tax and revenue anticipation notes, Series 2017, and entering into certain covenants and making certain representations in connection therewith; giving authority to certain officers to approve the final terms and provisions and confirm the sale of the notes within the parameters set forth in the resolution, approving the form of notes; approving a preliminary official statement, official notice of sale and related matters. View Attachments Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt Resolution 13 of 2017 authorizing the issuance and sale of not- more-than $25, 000 , 000 of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes , Series 2017 : 17 - 9 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MAY 23 , 2017 and related matters, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Adams who was absent for the vote . (Q 17-2) The City Council meeting adjourned at 8 : 33 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. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held May 23, 2017 . ks 17 - 10