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11/21/2017 - Formal Meeting - Minutes (2) MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 7 : 06 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State. The following Council Members were present: Charlie Luke Andrew Johnston Derek Kitchen Lisa Adams Erin Mendenhall Stan Penfold The following Councilmember was absent: James Rogers Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder; were present. Councilmember Penfold presided at and Councilmember Johnston conducted the meeting. OPENING CEREMONY #1. 7:07:01 PM Pledge of Allegiance . #2 . 7:07:26 PM Welcome/Review of Standards of Conduct. #3. 7:08:50 PM Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to approve the minutes of the following Council meetings, which motion carried, all members present voted aye. View Minutes • October 3, 2017, Work Session • October 10, 2017, Work Session • October 17, 2017, Work Session • October 17, 2017, Formal Minutes • November 14, 2017 Formal Minutes (M 17-4) (M 17-3) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 . 7:10:26 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance for "Growing SLC: A 5 Year Housing Plan" to replace the existing Salt Lake City Community Housing Plan pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-00168 . The plan envisions Salt Lake City as a place where all its residents can find housing that is safe, secure and affordable . The plan outlines goals for creating long-term solutions for increasing the housing supply, expanding housing opportunities throughout the city, addressing systemic 17 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 failures in the rental market, and preserving existing units. Bill Germundson stated he was with the Make Hunger Visible group who work on issues which cause hunger. He spoke in support of the proposed housing plan. He discussed the lack of affordable low-income housing and said it was a big cause of hunger in Utah. He said many people were forced to make the difficult decision whether to pay rent or buy groceries for their families . He said the housing crisis would get much worse if a significant amount of affordable housing was not created before The Road Home was scheduled to close . He encouraged the Mayor and Council to work together on the housing crisis . Andrew Riggle, Disability Law Center, expressed concern regarding the limited accessible housing in the City. He stated the City could do something about this by working with contractors to encourage/incentivize more accessible housing. He said the center supported the creation of a Housing Project Advisory Board to review and suggest improvements to proposed projects to better serve the diverse needs of the entire population. He said the center also supported the continued exploration of inclusive zoning along with the Redevelopment Agency strategies and emphasis on mixed-income development to ensure everybody had access to opportunities and resources . George Chapman spoke about City transportation and said because the City did not have transit rich neighborhoods, it should not be considering reducing parking requirements . He also said he believed (in regard to Accessory Dwelling Units) having a property owner sign a notarized affidavit stating the residence would always be owner occupied was not legally enforceable and should be reviewed by the City Attorney. Matt Minkevitch spoke in support of the proposed housing plan. He said addressing zoning and the preservation of long-term affordable housing was important . He commented the establishment of a funding source, partnerships, and equitability was a helpful and encouraging beginning. He wished the Council the best as they moved forward with deliberations . George Rivera, First Step House Case Manager/Court Liaison, expressed concern with the lack of felon-friendly housing. He said many of their residents came from felony backgrounds . He commented about the obstacles they faced, including eviction and the need to have (at least) three-bedroom housing to accommodate their families (due to the Department of Child and Family Services standards) . He said vouchers through housing assistance programs were given out; however, due to the lack of appeal process and felon-friendly housing many were not able to re-unify their families or pull their lives together. He asked the Council as they moved forward to consider other options to ensure this 17 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 was no longer an issue . Betsy Ogden stated she was currently living in affordable housing. She said her friend had not been able to get into affordable housing but was on the waiting list . She said everybody needed affordable housing and affordable food (healthy food) . Councilmember Penfold 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 17-30) #2 . 7 :22 :12 PM Accept public comment and consider a resolution approving the boundary adjustment of the Mosquito Abatement District to include more of Salt Lake City. View Attachments There were no public comments . Councilmember Adams moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to close the public hearing and refer action to November 28, 2017 , which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (R 17-12) Note: Items 3-12 were heard as one public hearing item. 7 :23:07 PM Councilmember Johnston announced Item 13, Grant Application for SB 277 Bond Proceeds Transportation Funding for 1300 East Rehabilitation, was pulled from the agenda . #3 . Accept public comment on the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) 9 grant application requesting funds for the construction of the 700 South Railroad Overpass . This would replace the current at-grade Union Pacific Railroad crossing to a grade- separated railroad crossing at 700 South and 4900 West. View Attachments (B 17-4) #4 . Accept public comment on the Fix the Bricks - Utah Department of Emergency Services Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant application requesting funds for a second Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant to continue the Fix the Bricks efforts . The grant funding reimburses homeowners making seismic improvements during home remodels or roof replacements on homes with unreinforced masonry. View Attachments (B 17-4) #5 . Accept public comment on the Sorenson Campus Unification and Enhancements - Tourism, Recreation, Cultural, and Convention Facilities Fund (TRCC Fund) grant application requesting to fund capital projects 17 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 at the Sorenson Campus to increase building integrity, upgrade building systems, meet current ADA requirements and unify the function of campus facilities, including but not limited to security enhancements, kitchen upgrades, and roof replacement. View Attachments (B 17-4) #6 . Accept public comment on the 2017 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program grant application requesting funding for police overtime for directed community policing efforts, travel and training, service dog supplies and services, and police helmets . View Attachments (B 17-4) #7 . Accept public comment on the 2018 Jurisdiction with Halfway Houses and Parole Violator Centers grant application requesting targeted enforcement operations, follow up investigations involving individuals who have been assigned to a community correctional center, patrol overtime shifts, salary and benefits for a new office technician position at the Community Connection Center, resource materials, a mobile surveillance trailer, and trailer maintenance and repairs . View Attachments (B 17-4) #8 . Accept public comment on the Salt Lake City Police Department Victim Advocate Program - Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant application requesting the continuation of funding for salary and benefits for an existing 0 . 50 FTE Victim Advocate position. View Attachments (B 17-4) #9 . Accept public comment on the Wells Fargo Community Development Support Grant - Community Connection Center grant application requesting funds for training as well as overtime for Community Connection Center staff to provide outreach and urgent case management and crisis services . In addition, the grant would be used to fund a contract with a social work supervisor at the Community Connection Center. View Attachments (B 17-4) #10 . Accept public comment on the Rocky Mountain High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant - K9 Investigator grant application requesting funding to provide overtime for the Police Department' s K9 Investigator who participates in the Salt Lake City Metro Narcotics Task Force. View Attachments (B 17-4) #11 . Accept public comment on the Community Grant - Folsom Trail Construction grant application requesting funding for the construction 17 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 of a paved (shared-use) bike path between Jordan River and downtown Salt Lake City. View Attachments (B 17-4) #12 . Accept public comment on the Utah Department of Transportation - Bridge Replacement - 200 South over Jordan River grant application requesting funds for the construction of the bridge replacement at 200 South over the Jordan River. If awarded, funds would be received beginning Fiscal Year 2022. View Attachments (B 17-4) #13 . Item Pulled. Accept public comment on the SB 277 Bond Proceeds Transportation Funding - Funding for 1300 East Rehabilitation (1300 South to 2100 South) grant application requesting funds for the 1300 East Rehabilitation project, including 1 . 12 miles of mill and overlay of roadway pavement, replacement of defective concrete, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, sidewalk, access ramps, storm drainage facilities, traffic signal upgrades and cross slope reduction. View Attachments (B 17-4) George Chapman commented about the 1300 East Rehabilitation project and expressed concern with the length of construction . He said he believed there was not enough planning to deal with the effects of the already congested area and was concerned not enough people were aware of the potential effects . He said the current plan would significantly increase air pollution and anything the Council could do to help decrease air pollution and traffic congestion in the project was appreciated. Councilmember Luke said the grant application Mr. Chapman was referring to had been pulled from tonight' s agenda which would allow time to take his comments into consideration . Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting (excluding Item 13) . Councilmember Adams made a friendly amendment to the motion to include moving Item 10 to the Consent Agenda for approval . Council Members Mendenhall and Penfold accepted the amendment . Councilmember Johnston called for the question, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (R 17-12) POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS #1 . 7 :27 :28 PM Consider adopting an ordinance adopting the 21st and 21st Small Area Plan pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2015-00141 . The plan is centered on the commercial district running along 2100 South from 17 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 about 1900 East to 2300 East . It will serve as a plan for creating an improved and beautified business district that is a unique destination but remains compatible in scale with nearby existing, well-established neighborhoods. View Attachments Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Adams seconded to adopt Ordinance 58 of 2017 adopting the 21st and 21st Neighborhood Plan and further moved the Council change the language regarding drive-thrus on page seven to: "Drive-thrus are strongly discouraged and should not be allowed at all in front or corner side yards" , which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 17-31) #2 . 7 :28:16 PM Consider adopting an ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code and the zoning map pertaining to development of Salt Lake City' s Northwest Quadrant pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2016-00724 . The proposal includes map amendments and zoning changes that are intended to ensure future development and uses are in keeping with the City 's goal to protect sensitive lands and wildlife near the Great Salt Lake shore lands, to allow for the continuation of existing uses, and to limit new uses and new development in this area . View Attachments Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to adopt Ordinance 59 of 2017 amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code and the zoning map pertaining to development of Salt Lake City' s Northwest Quadrant and further moved that large energy wind systems are removed from the table of uses in the Northwest quadrant overlay area, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 17-29) #3 . 7 :29:06 PM Consider adopting an ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to homeless resource centers pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2016-00910 . The changes define homeless resource centers and allow for them as a conditional use in zoning districts that currently allow homeless shelters. The changes also include "qualifying provisions, " which are requirements homeless resource centers need to comply with in order to operate in the City. The provisions state that the centers: • May not have an overnight population exceeding 200 people; • Must have a security and operations plan; and • Must have a maintenance plan; among other changes. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition (Petitioner - Mayor Jackie Biskupski) . View Attachments 17 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to adopt Ordinance 60 of 2017 amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to homeless resource centers and further moved the following: • Language be included in the final draft of the ordinance: ° 21A. 36 . 350 .A.2 .a.iii : Quarterly meetings with a community coordinating group, which shall be open to the public, to discuss and address concerns and issues that may be occurring as a result of the homeless resource center or homeless shelter operation. The meetings shall be advertised at least 10 days in advance by posting notice on the operator' s website and a sign posted along the public street; • Changes to add homeless shelter be included to the final ordinance: o 21 . 36 . 35 .A.2 .b: A complaint response community relations program that includes strategies and methods designed to maintain the premises in a clean and orderly condition, minimize potential conflicts with the owners/operators and uses of neighboring property, and prohibit unlawful behavior by occupants of the homeless resource center or homeless shelter on the site or adjacent public right of way. o 21 . 36 . 35 .A. s .c: A provision requiring a representative of the homeless resource center or homeless shelter to meet with neighbors upon request to attempt to resolve any neighborhood complaints regarding operation of the center, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (0 16-16) #4 . 7 :31:15 PM Consider adopting an ordinance amending the zoning of property located between 2200 West and I-215 and approximately between 200 North and 2040 North from (BP) Business Park to (M-1) Light Manufacturing and amending the text of certain sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pursuant to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2016-00788 and PLNPCM2016-00870 . The zoning text would be amended for the M-1 zoning district to require a 15 foot landscape buffer when adjacent to an AG-2 Agriculture or AG-5 Agriculture zoning districts and building setbacks of one foot beyond the required 15 foot landscape buffer for every one foot of building height above 30 feet. The changes are intended to increase the economic development potential in this area of the City. 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, may also be amended as part of this petition (Petitioners - Jeff Beck and Salt Lake City Council) . View Attachments Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to adopt Ordinance 61 of 2017 amending the zoning of properties located 17 - 7 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 between 2200 West and I-215 and approximately 200 North and 2040 North from Business Park (BP) to Light Manufacturing (M-1) and amending the text of certain sections of Title 21A pertaining to the M-1 zoning district, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 17-35) #5 . 7 :32 :16 PM Consider adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to parcels located at 1144 West 500 South Street and 1111 West Arapahoe Street to rezone those parcels from Open Space (OS) to Single Family Residential (R-1/5000) pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2016-00882 . When the City Zoning Code was rewritten in 1995 and new zoning districts and maps were created, these properties were inadvertently zoned Open Space despite the presence of residential structures on the sites. This proposal is to correct the zoning errors and zone the property for residential use. Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to R-1/5000, consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics (Petitioner- Mayor Jackie Biskupski) . View Attachments Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt Ordinance 62 of 2017 rezoning the parcels located at 1144 West 500 South Street and 1111 West Arapahoe Street to rezone those parcels from Open Space to R-1/5000 . Councilmember Johnston commented these parcels were zoned residential; however, in the 1995 rezoning there was an oversight which rezoned them to open space . He said the parcels had been and were currently occupied by residents and this would rezone the parcels back to residential . Councilmember Johnston called for the question, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 17-36) #6 . 7 :33:21 PM Consider adopting an ordinance amending various sections of Salt Lake City Code to create a signage overlay district on the block bounded by 200 South Street, State Street, 100 South Street, and Main Street (amending Chapter 21A. 46) pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2016-00246 . The proposal would allow for signage to support the cultural and commercial development on the block. Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition (Petitioner: Property Reserve, Inc. ) . View Attachments Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to adopt Ordinance 63 of 2017 to create a signage overlay district on the block bounded by 200 South Street, State Street, 100 South Street, and Main Street, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . 17 - 8 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 (P 17-33) #7 . 7:33:59 PM Consider adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to several parcels located in an area bounded by 200 South Street; 500 West Street; 400 South Street; and the north, west and south boundaries of the parcel located at 300 South 600 West Street to rezone those parcels from D-3 Downtown Warehouse/Residential District and CG General Commercial District to G-MU Gateway Mixed Use pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2016-00583 . The proposal would facilitate the development of Station Center, a Redevelopment Agency (RDA) project located in the same general area. Although the applicant has requested that the properties be zoned to G-MU, consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskupski) . View Attachments Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to adopt Ordinance 64 of 2017 rezoning the parcels located in an area bound by 200 South; 500 West; 400 South; and the north, west and south boundaries of the parcel located at 300 South 600 West, from D-3 and CG to GMU, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 17-34) COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7:35:53 PM Cindy Cromer expressed concerns regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) which were not being addressed. She commented the proposal was an assault on the 1995 zoning ordinance (single-family zoning ordinance) . She said the City was proceeding as it had with the FB-UN1 and FB-UN2 zoning, evaluating a proposed change in one type of setting and proceeding to adopt the change across all diverse neighborhoods in the City. She also commented the City seemed to be comfortable with the type of housing which could not be inspected, because ADUs would be in structures with less than three units and possibly owner occupied, the City would not be able to inspect them for safety (due to the State Legislature intervening in local government) . She said she was not opposed to ADUs; however, she did view the proposal as an abrupt shift in the ordinance . She said it appeared as though sight had been lost on the importance of safety. She also commented it was not difficult to provide affordable housing, the challenge was to provide housing which was both affordable and safe . View Handout Douglas Cotant expressed frustration with safety and the lack of handrails in the building he lived in. George Chapman said he agreed with Ms . Cromer' s comments regarding affordable housing and ADUs . He said he was concerned ADUs were put in the affordable housing proposal which the Council was going to approve. 17 - 9 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 He expressed concerns regarding affordable housing and encouraged the City to push for affordable housing on State Street and North Temple (where thousands of units could be constructed in a year) . He said the City was getting a lot of time and effort from the police which was wasteful because the people they took to jail were out in a couple of hours . He said these were people who needed treatment and should not be on the streets . He encouraged the City to reach out to the Salt Lake County Mayor and Council to increase funding for jail space, mental health, and prosecutors . Michelle Goldberg, owner of Diggity Dog Resort, said she felt the proposed entrance to the homeless shelter at 275 West High Street would destroy her business . She said the preliminary plans (which were currently posted on-line) showed the entrance on High Street. She said it was frustrating trying to get information surrounding the decision to place the entrance on High Street, because she had received a variety of answers from City Staff. She said the shelter entrance should remain on High Street where the facility would have far less impact on adjacent properties . She asked the Council for support when addressing the Planning Commission to keep the entrance on High Street and also requested more unity and understanding when it came to addressing questions to those most effected by the shelter. Sylvia Nibley, founder of Warm Springs Alliance, stated the Warm Springs Alliance was a non-profit organization formed to protect the Warm Springs landmark site, preserve the Wasatch Plunge building at 840 North Beck Street and re-establish its role as a community gathering place where people of all walks of life come together to learn, heal, connect, and collaborate. She said the City received information regarding the organization and she appreciated the meetings they were having with various people at the City. She stated at this point, there were about twenty-five hundred people who signed a petition asking the City to reject the current proposal for residential development and consider new proposals that restored the historic building while maintaining community use of the site. She said they understood there was a strong focus on housing and asked the Council to please remember there was only one Warms Springs as they looked at the best places for affordable housing. CONSENT 7:48:07 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt the Consent Agenda with the addition of Public Hearing Item 10, Rocky Mountain High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . #1 . Setting the date of Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to 17 - 10 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2017-18 . The proposed amendment includes a proposal to use RDA for affordable housing projects (Budget Amendment No. 2) . View Attachments (B 17-12) #2 . Approving the appointment of Nathan Anderson to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term extending through November 21, 2020 . View Attachments (P 17-27) #3 . Approving the appointment of Brad Palmer to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through November 21, 2021 . View Attachments (I 17-21) #4 . Approving the appointment of Mark Thimm prior to the City and County Building Conservancy and Use Committee for a term extending through November 21, 2021 . View Attachments (I 17-28) #5 . Approving the appointment of Amber Liechty to the Police Civilian Review Board for a term extending through November 21 , 2021 . View Attachments (I 17-18) #6 . Approving the appointment of Jessica Andrew to the Police Civilian Review Board for a term extending through November 21 , 2021 . View Attachments (I 17-18) #7 . Approving the appointment of Nigel Swaby to the Police Civilian Review Board for a term extending through November 21, 2020 . View Attachments (I 17-18) #8 . Approving the reappointment of Kevin Parke to the Police Civilian Review Board for a term extending through November 21, 2020 . (I 17-18) #9 . Approving the appointment of Brenda Koga to the Housing Authority Board for a term extending through November 21, 2021 . View Attachments (I 17-29) #10 . Approving the appointment of Leslie Sparks to the Housing 17 - 11 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 2017 Authority Board for a term extending through November 21, 2021 . View Attachments (I 17-29) Public hearing Item 10, added to the Consent Agenda for adoption: #10 . Accept public comment on the Rocky Mountain High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Grant - K9 Investigator grant application requesting funding to provide overtime for the Police Department' s K9 Investigator who participates in the Salt Lake City Metro Narcotics Task Force. View Attachments (B 17-4) The meeting adjourned at 7 : 48 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 Regular Session meeting held November 21, 2017 . ks 17 - 12