09/19/2017 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September, 19, 2017
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 7 : 02 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers,
City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Charlie Luke James Rogers Derek Kitchen
Lisa Adams Erin Mendenhall Stan Penfold
The following Councilmember was absent:
Andrew Johnston
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; Patrick
Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Makayla Hardy, Deputy City Recorder; and
Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Penfold presided at and Councilmember Adams conducted
the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:02:27 PM Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:06:13 PM Welcome/Review of Standards of Conduct.
#3 . 7:03:27 PM National Anthem by the Salty Cricket Musical Group.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:09:16 PM Accept public comment and consider a resolution
authorizing the waiver of lease fees for a portion of City-owned public
right-of-way located at approximately 200 South Rio Grande Street. View
Attachments
Scott Hal, Jim Webster, Mary Daniels, John Prince, Mauricio Rosales
(no comment card) , Marlene Little, Matt Minkevitch, David Garbett, Nicole
Thomas, Jim Webster, and Christian Harrison spoke in favor of the
proposal . Comments included concerns regarding a needed "safe place" for
the homeless, services rendered to the homeless, promotion of safety on
Rio Grande Street, collaboration of governmental entities on the street
closure process, families/communities/individuals affected by the
activity on Rio Grande Street, and homeless issues driving tourism out
of downtown Salt Lake City.
Douglas Cotant, Ryan Parker, George Chapman, Bernie Hart, Marita
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Hart, Ilauna Gurr, Al Khalife, Taylor Almond and Jessica Foard spoke in
opposition of the proposal . Comments included frustrations with County
and State involvement, mass confusion around the closure,
harassment/bullying during the closure, prison-like fencing, criminal
activity being displaced to other neighborhoods, moving problem
populations away from the power-center, and lack of affordable housing.
James Barensen spoke regarding conforming progressive politics,
set-up of a tent city, identification for the homeless, and encouraged
the Council to personally speak to the homeless .
Councilmember Penfold expressed his support for the fee waiver
knowing there were not adequate solutions going forward (i .e . homeless
services) and said he looked forward to working jointly with the State
to find solutions .
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close
the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
suspend the rules and adopt Resolution 25 of 2017 authorizing the waiver
of lease fees for a portion of City-owned public right-of-way located at
approximately 200 Rio Grande Street, which motion carried, all members
present voted aye .
(R 17-9)
#2 . 7:55:20 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance that
would vacate a City-owned alley situated adjacent to properties located
between approximately 200 East and 269 East, south of Lincoln Elementary
School and behind the homes that front onto the north side of Hampton
pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2016-00520 . The alley is currently
impassable and has not been used for some time. If the proposal is
adopted, the alley would be vacated and the land would be incorporated
into the neighboring residential properties along the alley. View
Attachments
Steven Camicia, Darrin Brooks, and Logan Darling spoke in favor of
the proposed alley closure . Comments included concerns regarding fire
safety of the alley and returning the alley back to the possession of
the surrounding homeowners due to safety concerns .
Nora Gallegos spoke in opposition of the proposed alley closure and
said she would not have access to her garage if the alley was closed.
Christian Harrison suggested finding a solution to maintain alley
ways rather than vacating them.
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Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded
to close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting,
which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(P 17-24)
#3 . 8:03:19 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance
amending the zoning map pertaining to one parcel located at approximately
603 South 600 East Street to rezone the parcel from RMF-30 Low Density
Multi-Family Residential District to R-MU-35 Residential/Mixed Use
District pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2017-00373 . The proposal would
allow the petitioner to develop a multi-family building with 24
residential units. Current ordinance would only allow three residential
units. Although the applicant has requested that the properties be zoned
R-MU-35 Residential/Mixed Use District, consideration may be given to
rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar
characteristics (Petitioner: Trolley Square Ventures LLC) . View
Attachments
Khosrow Semnani spoke in favor of the proposed rezone and encouraged
the Council to take action .
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to
close the public hearing, suspend the rules , and adopt Ordinance 50 of
2017 amending the zoning map pertaining to one parcel located at
approximately 603 South 600 East Street to rezone the parcel from RMF-
30 Low Density Multi-Family Residential District to R-MU-35
Residential/Mixed Use District, which motion carried, all members
present voted aye .
(P 17-26)
#4 . 8:05:30 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance
amending Salt Lake City Code pertaining to signage at the sports arena
located on the block between South Temple and 100 South Streets and 300
and 400 West Streets (amending Section 21A. 46. 110 .A. 3 .b) pursuant to
Petition No. PLNPCM2017-00407 . The proposal would allow for more and
larger signs on the block (Petitioner: Larry H. Miller Arena
Corporation) . View Attachments
Wade Budge, representing the Larry H. Miller Arena Corporation,
reviewed the request and expanded on what the ordinance amendment would
mean for the arena.
James Berensen inquired as to who was paying for the arena signage,
commented on taxation without representation, and asked for reference of
the Federal case which allowed freedom of speech.
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Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to close
the public hearing, suspend the rules, and adopt Ordinance 51 of 2017
amending Section 21A. 46 . 110A. 3 .b of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining
to signage at the sports arena located on the block between South Temple
and 100 South Streets and 300 and 400 West Streets , which motion carried,
all members present voted aye .
(P 17-25)
#5. 8:12:51 PM Accept public comment and consider a resolution
authorizing submission of an application for general-purpose Foreign
Trade Zone Number 30 to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to create the
service area under the Alternative Site Framework. The City's FTZ is
located in the Northwest Quadrant. Foreign Trade Zones are a federal
level incentive that reduce tariffs and provide other benefits for
international business operations. Under the proposal, the City would
submit an application to have the City's zone operate under the
Alternative Site Framework (ASP) , which allows the extension of FTZ
benefits to areas outside of existing zones without the lengthy
application and administrative overhead seen previously with the
traditional operation of Foreign Trade Zones. ASF is intended to offer
flexibility and to attract users/operators of fixed sites and enable
designation of sites as future demands arise. View Attachments
There were no public comments .
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded
to close the public hearing and defer action to a later date, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(R 17-8) (0 17-3)
#6 . 8:14:12 PM Accept public comment and consider a resolution
allocating the City' s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year
2017-18 . General Fund capital improvement projects 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
George Chapman expressed his support for CIP funding; however,
requested more funding for Miller Park and street maintenance .
Heather Newell, Backman Elementary Principal, and Karina Lugo,
Backman Elementary Staffer asked for support to fund the Bridge to
Backman Project and how it would benefit the neighborhoods in Rose Park.
Courtney Reeser, on behalf of the Rose Park Community Council,
expressed thanks for funding the 600 North 800 West pedestrian
improvements for safety. She said the Rose Park Community Council looked
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forward to other traffic calming measures along 600 North to Redwood
Road.
Jim Webster, designer of the Miller Park iteration in 1978, said he
was in support of the Miller Park Project. He referenced the current
flooding in Miller Park and addressed issues/complications with proposed
upgrades .
Councilmember Luke stated Public Utilities was currently addressing
the culvert/flooding issues (as it relates to the Miller Park damages) .
Robert Argenbright spoke in opposition of the proposed Miller Park
Project. He reviewed previous Miller Park renovation projects and
addressed concerns/issues regarding safety and Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance of the trail .
Michael Iverson, Central City Neighborhood Council Chair,
encouraged the Council to consider funding the CIP Artesian Well Park
Project.
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
(B 17-1)
#7 . 8:29:23 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance
adopting the Transit Master Plan. The plan evaluates the City's travel
patterns and transit needs and makes recommendations about transit
service, infrastructure, supportive investments and policies for the
next 20 years. The plan also includes recommendations, implementation
strategies, potential funding sources and a governance model . View
Attachments
Myron Wilson, University of Utah Deputy Chief Sustainability
Officer, said he was representing the University of Utah and expressed
support/excitement for the proposed Transit Master Plan . He spoke about
the University of Utah Sustainability Action Plan (which addresses many
issues including transportation) and goals to transform the campus,
including multimodal transit.
Councilmember Mendenhall thanked Mr. Wilson on behalf of the
University of Utah for coming out and speaking. She said it was a pleasure
to hear from the University.
George Chapman stated the Transit Master Plan was not fiscally
constrained and expressed concerns regarding proposed projects .
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Douglas Cotant said he supported the proposed Transit Master Plan
and hoped it would deal with bus service passenger safety.
Christian Harrison, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Riders Board
Member, expressed excitement about the Transit Master Plan and discussed
concerns regarding the inclusion of so many rail projects in the plan,
reducing bus service, and funding mechanisms to be used.
Courtney Reeser, Transportation Advisory Board Vice-Chair,
recommended the Council adopt the proposed Transit Master Plan.
James Berensen expressed concern of the effect bike lanes had on
parking in front of homes and bicyclists not following road rules or
paying taxes .
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
close the public hearing and noted a second public hearing on the Transit
Master Plan was scheduled for October 3 , 2017 .
Councilmember Adams encouraged the Council (before approving the
Transit Master Plan) to include the recommendation to have bus service
to the Hogle Zoo and "This Is The Place" Heritage Park.
Councilmember Adams called for the question, which motion carried,
all members present voted aye .
(T 17-2)
#8 . 8:43:18 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance that
would amend the City' s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations . ADUs
are small apartments that share a lot with a single-family home. They
can be basement apartments, above and inside garages, or entirely
separate buildings. The amendments would generally allow ADUs throughout
the entire city and limit the number of ADU permits issued per year to
25. Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00447. View Attachments
Brandon Dayton, Rose Park Community Council , Dave Alderman, Nigel
Swaby, Tamara Todd, Barry Moldover, Kelly Larsen, Tanya DeAngelis,
Richard Dillon, Michael Larice, Mauricio Rosales , Christian Harrison,
Ken Simin, Michael Iverson, Bernie Hart, Robert Goodman, Tawny Merrill,
Kristian Larsen and Ali Sabban spoke in favor of the proposal . Comments
included suggestions of changing height/parking requirement language,
creative living, aging-in-place, case studies of other successful
municipal ADU regulations, potential pilot project in dealing with ADUs,
opt-out options for neighborhoods, future talk on tiny houses, and lack
of communication/advertisement of the ADU topic to the west side of Salt
Lake City.
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Kim Peterson, Dennis Eyre, Phil Carroll, Sydney Fonnesbeck, Monica
Strong, Lynn Pershing, and Julie Chytraus spoke in opposition the
proposal . Comments included suggestion of misleading language in the
current proposed ordinance, communication to residents about ADUs and
public hearings, ADUs not accomplishing affordable housing, one-night
rentals, completing more studies to measure impact, negative density
implications, and the elimination of single-family housing. View Handout
James Berensen spoke regarding freedom of speech, responses from
the Council during public comment, and Agenda 2030/United Nations .
Tony Pool stated he started Shoe Box Homes (homes made out of
shipping containers) and explained the benefits of these types of homes .
He said he looked forward to the opportunity to address each Council
Member individually to further discuss this type of housing.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
close the public hearing and noted a second public hearing on the
Accessory Dwelling Unit petition was scheduled for October 3, 2017, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(P 17-20)
#9 . 9:38:44 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance
amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code
pertaining to homeless resource centers . 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, Petition No.
PLNPCM2016-00910. View Attachments
John Prince encouraged the City to help the homeless population and
to ponder decreasing crime among the homeless population.
Bernie Hart expressed concern with reduction of beds available for
the homeless, the County' s inability to provide support for the homeless
programs/services, and potential problems if drug addicts were allowed
in homeless resource centers .
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Ryan Parker encouraged the Council not to cap the bed count in
homeless resource centers at 200 .
Christian Harrison, Downtown Community Council Chair, said he
supported the proposed amendment and encouraged the Council to consider
community based oversight committees for each homeless resource center.
Rick Osguthorpe expressed his concerns regarding the impact of the
proposed homeless resource center to his business and surrounding
businesses in the area including the inability to seek/maintain renters .
Matt Minkevitch expressed his concerns regarding capacity issues
with the homeless resource centers and suggested permanent supportive
housing as a possible solution.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to close the public hearing and noted a second public hearing on the
Homeless Resource Center amendment was scheduled for October 3, 2017 ,
which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(0 16-16)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 9:53:15 PM
Councilmember Adams asked if there was a plan for outreach regarding
communication of the proposed final Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
ordinance . Mr. Leary said he believed Staff was working on a plan;
however, he heard the many concerns during public comment tonight which
should be addressed going forward.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 9:54:22 PM
Don Mignolo spoke about clean air (indoor and outdoor) and of health
concerns presented with current air situations . View Handout
Kaye Chatterton expressed her concern with high-traffic dog parks
in the city.
Jeff Bair expressed his concerns regarding the Airport Trax line
and said the City should consider extending the line beyond the airport.
NEW BUSINESS
#1 . 10:01:35 PM Adopting a resolution declaring an intent to adjust
the boundary of the Mosquito Abatement District to include more of Salt
Lake City, and set the date of November 21 , 2017 to accept public comment
on the proposal and consider adopting a resolution approving the boundary
adjustment. View Attachments
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(R 17-12)
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to
adopt Resolution 26 of 2017 declaring an intent to adjust the boundary
of the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District to include more of
Salt Lake City, and set the date of November 21 , 2017 to accept public
comment on the proposal, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
CONSENT 10 :0 2 :10 PM
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda excluding Item No. 6 (Housing Trust Fund
Advisory Board appointment-Sean Umipig) , which motion carried, all
members present voted aye .
#1 . Setting the dates of Tuesday, October 3, 2017 and Tuesday,
November 21, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider
adopting an ordinance for "Growing SLC: A 5 Year Housing Plan" to replace
the existing Salt Lake City Community Housing Plan. 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 failures in the
rental market, and preserving existing units. Petition No. Petition No.
PLNPCM2017-00168. View Attachments
(P 17-30)
#2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and 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. 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 . Petition No. PLNPCM2016-00724.
View Attachments
(P 17-29)
#3 . Setting the date of Tuesday, October 17 , 2017 at 7 : 00 pm. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance adopting the
21st and 21st Small Area Plan. The plan is centered on the commercial
district running along 2100 South from 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. Petition No.
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PLNPCM2015-00141 . View Attachments
(P 17-31)
#4 . Approving the appointment of Brooke Young to the Community
Development Capital Improvement Programs (CDCIP) Advisory Board for a
term extending through September 19, 2020 . View Attachments
(I 17-9)
#5. Approving the appointment of Katherine Davis to the Parks,
Natural Lands, Trails and Urban Forestry (PNUT) Advisory Board for a
term extending through September 19, 2020 . View Attachments
(I 17-4)
#6 . Item Pulled. Approving the appointment of Sean Umipig to the
Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through December
02, 2019 . View Attachments
(I 17-23)
#7 . Approving the appointment of Victoria Petro-Eschler to the
Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) for a term extending through September
19, 2021 . View Attachments
(I 17-17)
#8 . Approving the re-appointment of JD Smith to the Business
Advisory Board for a term extending through September 19, 2021 . View
Attachments
(I 17-10)
The meeting adjourned at 10 : 02 p .m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
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official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council Regular Session meeting
held September 19, 2017 .
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