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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/27/2018 - Minutes MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 , 2018 The Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Salt Lake City, Utah, met on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State. In Attendance: Directors Derek Kitchen, James Rogers, Erin Mendenhall, Amy Fowler, Charlie Luke, Chris Wharton, and Andrew Johnston. Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Danny Walz, RDA Chief Operating Officer; Jill Wilkerson-Smith, RDA Deputy Chief Operating Officer; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Katherine Lewis, Senior City Attorney; Lara Fritts, Economic Development Director; Cara Lindsley, RDA Project Manager; J. P. Goates, RDA Project Manager; Tammy Hunsaker, RDA Project Manager; Susan Lundmark, RDA Project Manager; Corinne Piazza, RDA Project Coordinator; Melissa Jensen, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Amanda Holty, RDA Communications & Outreach Manager; Kat Nix, Economic Development Public Art Program Manager; Benjamin Luedtke, Council Public Policy Analyst; Allison Rowland, Council Public Policy Analyst; Jonathan Larsen, Transportation Director; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder. Guests in Attendance: Siobhan Locke, Langdon Group Facilitator; Eric Osth, Urban Design Associates; and Benji Becker, Zions Public Finance. Director Kitchen presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 07 p.m. A. GENERAL COMMENTS TO THE BOARD None . B. PUBLIC HEARINGS #1. 2:08:10 PM Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-2019 RDA Budget. The Board accepted public comment and considered adopting a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2018-19 RDA annual budget to include reallocating Budget Amendment No. 1 funding (Budget Amendment No. 2) . View Attachments Director Luke moved and Director Johnston seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all directors voted aye . C. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BUSINESS #1 . 2:08:30 PM Approval of Minutes . Director Fowler moved and Director Luke seconded to approve the minutes of the Redevelopment Agency 18 - 1 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 , 2018 Board meeting held Tuesday, October 9, 2018, which motion carried, all directors voted aye . View Minutes (M 18-6) #2 . 2:09:04 PM Salt Lake Central Station Area Plan Update. The Board received an update about the Salt Lake Central Station Area Plan. The study focused on a portion of the Depot District Project Area, specifically on the area of Salt Lake Central and North Temple transit stations. The document is intended to guide RDA investment going forward to create walkability, improved connectivity between Downtown and West Salt Lake, and address the need for housing and housing choices for all. View Attachments Danny Walz, Jennifer Bruno, Susan Lundmark, Eric Osth, and Benji Becker briefed the Board with attachments . Ms . Lundmark explained the project was in partnership with Utah Transit Authority (UTA) and stemmed from a grant the RDA received in 2017 from the Wasatch Front Regional Council . She said a great deal of public process took place . Mr. Osth provided background on the process undertaken to develop the series of design principles . He said it was a great opportunity to create a walkable area from this neighborhood to downtown, connect, add value, and embrace transit. He reviewed community feedback and various areas of opportunity. He reviewed area initiatives, continuance to address homelessness, Rio Grande connection, 500 West Park block at Station Center, 200 South improvements, build and connect the Folsom Trail, enhance arena and gateway, 500 West connector under North Temple, 600 West improvements, North Temple Station site, North Temple Station proposal, 1st and 6th Neighborhood Center site and center proposal, Central Station site and proposal, Station Area Plan and sequencing, development potential, and next steps . He reviewed the three sites they were asked to study: North Temple site; 1st and 6th Neighborhood Center site; and the Central Station site . Inquiry was raised regarding the 600 West and North Temple rail crossing and various periods of time when traffic was forced to wait . Mr. Osth said there was opportunity for a bridge over the Central Station area to provide crossing ability for bicycles and pedestrians . He said it was a challenge located in the heart of the neighborhood for any mode of transportation. Mr. Walz said the purpose today was to inform the Board. He said the Board could accept the plan with any comments or recommendations for incorporation. He said the process from there would entail moving forward (depending on final version) , and would then involve discussions with Planning Staff regarding recommendations and implementation strategies . He said this would include coordination with UTA and would not 18 - 2 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 , 2018 necessarily be a formal City plan and how to move forward with marketing of RDA/City properties . He said the recommendations in terms of ideas, connections, and other initiatives in place would also be key. Discussion followed regarding timing of the proposal and the impending expiration of the project area. Mr. Osth said considerations included what was feasible in a given period of time . He said anything to speed up the process would be beneficial . Ms . Bruno said if the Board wanted to consider a new project area going forward, those comments would be helpful . #3. 2:42:51 PM Block 67 Facilitated Stakeholder Process Update. The Board received a briefing about the facilitation process for the proposed large-scale mixed-use development project on Block 67, a City block bounded by 100 South, 200 South, 200 West and 300 West. The Board requested the RDA facilitate discussions between the developer (The Ritchie Group) , Salt Lake County, and the Japanese-American Community about how to mitigate potential impacts of the project on adjacent properties. View Attachments Danny Walz, Corinne Piazza, Siobhan Locke, and Allison Rowland briefed the Board with attachments . Mr . Walz provided background on the facilitated process to work with stakeholders to determine how to enhance JapanTown, as well as compliment, recognize, and successfully incorporate it as part of the project. Ms . Locke provided a summary and information surrounding the process undertaken, and complimented all parties involved. She said there was information sharing between the developer and the community which produced a draft list of ideas . Ms . Piazza explained the stakeholders arrived at the idea of a working group. She said this was an important, collaborative, fluid process in draft phase. She said the next step included holding a meeting with stakeholders to finalize details; including logistics, seats at the working group, timeline, checkpoints, deadlines, and setting shared goals throughout the process . She said the goal was not designing it for the community but with the community. Director Fowler commended the RDA Staff, consultant, and all involved stakeholders . She said the process was long and unique but one that was well worthwhile and important to moving forward and ensuring everyone felt valued and heard. She said she hoped to use this process as a model for other projects involving building with the community. Director Mendenhall addressed participation by all stakeholders involved and said she was curious about continued participation. She 18 - 3 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 said development could move forward prior to a plan/vision for JapanTown being completed with the work group in place . She said although they were creating placemaking and probable ideas, she was still curious as to willingness when participation was not tied financially to outcome for all that were committed with regard to the Japanese community. She said she felt the intent was sincere but history required the need to ensure these came to fruition and this community had not been well served in the past by the development surrounding them. Ms . Locke said from the stakeholder perspective, she liked the separation between the two because that did not mean JapanTown ideas would not move forward if development did not, or that independent lives or benefit could not be had from that separation. Mr. Walz said ultimately, they could move forward on parallel paths . Mr. Walz discussed the public investment . He said through the process it was realized there was need for a process in itself, they must go through the steps as defined, and involving the working group to address concerns of the Japanese community to determine a list of next steps with associated costs at this time . Director Kitchen said he appreciated work to be done but also making decisions this evening including $100, 000 for consultant to provide design, scope, cost estimates, equity, fairness, opportunity to absorb what happened with the articulated vision for JapanTown, development going forward, and giving them a nod the City was listening, interested, and supported this vision. He suggested the Board consider a ceremonial resolution to clarify support of the process and commitment to see this vision through. He said they could also consider tying the creation to the new Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) . Director Rogers expressed need to have something laid out relative to timelines and options and how to continue to keep the ball rolling. A unanimous Straw Poll was conducted in support of preparation of a ceremonial resolution in support of JapanTown, the continued development, and Work Group process. Further inquiry was raised regarding the role of Salt Lake County and Vivint. Ms . Locke said Vivint was interested in both and the County was an active participant in the process that would remain at the table and they did come up with ideas and potential funding sources . #4 . 3:08:37 PM Loan for property located at 55 West 800 South (The Charli) . The Board received a briefing about, and considered adopting, a resolution authorizing a loan of up to $2,335, 000 to CW The Charli Partnership for a multi-family residential project located at 55 West 800 South. View Attachments 18 - 4 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 , 2018 Danny Walz and Tammy Hunsaker briefed the Board with attachments and a PowerPoint presentation. Ms . Hunsaker said the developer was looking to break ground in late 2018 . She provided a financial overview of the site to fill gap of project financing and discussed the current fund balance and authorized loan funds . She said the RDA Finance Committee reviewed and approved the loan terms . Mr. Walz said there was $9 . 5 million in the loan fund and it would be reduced to $7 . 2 million. Further discussion followed regarding the equity commitment by the developer. Discussion followed regarding how to prevent ownership turning into rentals, with Mr. Walz stating requirements could be included in either a development agreement, Homeowner Association, or Covenant & Restrictions . Inquiry was raised as to RDA Policy to support ownership versus rental, with Mr. Walz stating there was nothing specific and that would be outside the realm. Director Fowler moved and Director Luke seconded to approve Resolution R-33-2018 approving the Term Sheet as outlined for a loan to CW The Charli Partnership for a residential condominium development project located at 55 West 800 South, which motion carried, all directors voted aye . #5. 3:21:27 PM RDA Capital Projects. The Board considered approving the Mayor's proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 RDA capital projects which typically involve the construction, purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other physical structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of five or more years and cost $50, 000 or more. View Attachments Benjamin Luedtke and Danny Walz briefed the Board with attachments . Mr. Luedtke discussed opportunity to approve the change of taking $100, 000 for JapanTown or the option to approve some of the projects with perception of Station Center infrastructure and 650 South. Director Mendenhall said she was not in support of 650 South; they had just finalized 9-line and State Street, and there had been conversations around 17th south, the Salt Lake Community College population, and she did not find the idea of a 650 South Main Street light rail station appealing and would not be interested in a budget amendment process in this regard. Director Mendenhall moved and Director Luke seconded for the Board to approve some of the capital project funding allocations as requested by the Administration as shown on the Motion Sheet (Motion 2) as follows : 1 . Downtown Placemaking Incentive Program - $244,356; 2 . 100 South Streetscape Improvements Study - $100,000 from CBD - A study of the public right of way along 100 South between 200 West 18 - 5 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 , 2018 and 300 West to evaluate, design and estimate costs for potential streetscape improvements including but not limited to pedestrian and safety enhancements , improvements to facilitate street festivals , increased neighborhood connectivity and options to reflect the cultural assets of JapanTown; 3 . North Temple School Fund - $31 , 800 ; 4 . 300 West Streetscape Phase II - $400 ,754 ; and 5 . No appropriation for Station Center Infrastructure and 650 South Main Street Light Rail Station, which motion carried, all Directors voted aye . Mr. Walz said the purpose of the Station Center request was to set aside funds . He said there were no problem with not allocating funds, but would request they remain until Staff could return to the Board. #6. 3:29:47 PM Affordable Housing Coordination. The Board received a briefing about the roles and interdepartmental coordination between RDA and Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) . View Attachments Danny Walz, Jennifer Bruno, Tammy Hunsaker, and Melissa Jensen briefed the Board with attachments . Ms . Hunsaker discussed collaboration and distinction between the RDA and HAND divisions including RDA loan programs, tax increment reimbursement program, and property acquisition and disposition. Ms . Jensen discussed federally funded and generally funded housing programs . Director Wharton inquired as to tracking return on investment, impact, and the need to establish baselines . Ms . Bruno said a future conversation could include individual feedback on areas to see enhancement or focus, and would entail policy questions . She said she would appreciate high level overview as to what this policy would look like as it related to dedicated sales tax revenue relative to affordable housing. #7 . 3:57:41 PM Regent Street Public Art Project Update . The Board received an update about artist selection and the installation timeline for the Regent Street Public Art Project. View Attachments Danny Walz, Amanda Holty, and Kat Nix briefed the Board with attachments . Mr. Walz said the contract was close to being fully executed and in place . He said there was a question relative to cost; the original allocation of $2 . 2 million included $2 million for the contract itself and the balance remaining available in contingency. He said if not used in contingency, there was an agreement in place to utilize on the plaza in support of art (placemaking, signage) . Inquiry was raised regarding timeline, with Mr. Walz stating approximately February. 18 - 6 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 , 2018 8. Report and Announcements from the Executive Director. Report of the Executive Director, including a review information items, announcements, and scheduling items. The Board of Directors may give feedback or policy input. Item not held. #9. 3:59:35 PM Report and Announcements from RDA Staff. The Board may review Board information and announcements. The Board may give feedback on any item related to City business, including but not limited to scheduling items . Mr. Walz provided an update on several projects . Staff then provided a gift to Director Kitchen as a small gesture of appreciation for his service as Chairman for the RDA Board. #10 . 4:00:57 PM Report of the Chair and Vice Chair. The Chair may review the minutes of a previous Board meeting. Director Fowler expressed appreciation to Director Kitchen as RDA Board Chair. She said during her first year on the City Council/RDA, he had been an amazing mentor, guide, and a wealth of knowledge . She said Director Kitchen was so incredibly kind, sincere, and generous and she appreciated their friendship and comradery. She wished Director Kitchen well and congratulations as he moved forward with his future endeavors . D. WRITTEN BRIEFINGS #1. Tax Increment Reimbursement Program Annual Report. The Board received a written briefing about the first year of the RDA's Tax Increment Reimbursement Program. View Attachments Written Briefing Only. E. CONSENT None . F. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Board considered a motion to enter into Closed Session, in keeping with Utah Code §52-4-205 for any allowed purpose . Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 4 : 04 p.m. 18 - 7 MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 , 2018 Redevelopment Agency Chair Secretary 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 Redevelopment Agency meeting held November 27, 2018 . clm 18 - 8