09/20/2016 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 , 2016
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 7 : 06 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers,
City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Charlie Luke Derek Kitchen Lisa Adams
Andrew Johnston Erin Mendenhall Stan Penfold
The following Councilmember was absent:
James Rogers
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno,
Executive Council Deputy Director; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff;
David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Penfold presided at and Councilmember Mendenhall
conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:06:31 PM Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:07:01 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct.
#3 . 7:08:48 PM The Council and Salt Lake City Fire Department will
recognize the Fire Department' s new cadets , who will be officially sworn-
in on September 21 , 2016 and community members whose selfless actions
made a difference in the lives of others .
Fire Chief Brian Dale recognized community members whose selfless
actions made a difference in the lives of others; Robert Carson was
awarded the Citizens Heroism Metal and Dillion Garcia was presented with
a Citizens Accommodation Award. Chief Dale stated the Mayor and Council
provided the Fire Department with funding and the challenge to increase
diversity and outreach among the City' s youth. He introduced the Fire
Department Cadet Leader Program Members/Cadet Planning Committee . Susi
Alley, Fire Department Explorer Program and Community Outreach
Specialist reviewed the establishment, goals, and accomplishments of the
Program/Committee . Hannah Lingle, Cadet Planning Committee Chair, spoke
of the Program' s benefits to the youth of the City and of the Committee' s
creation of an oath of office, code of conduct, values, motto, and
charter.
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#4 . 7:24:41 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Kitchen
seconded to approve the minutes of the following Council meetings, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye .
• September 6, 2016 Formal Meeting
• September 13, 2016 Limited Formal Meeting
(M 16-3) (M 16-4)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Note: Items 1 and 2 are related to the Lincoln Elementary School
Rezone.
#1 . 7 :25:33 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance
amending the zoning of properties located at 1069 South 200 East, 1063,
1064 , 1070 and 1071 South Roberta Street and 1070 and 1110 South 300
East Street from Single-Family Residential (R-1/5,000) District to
Public Lands (PL) District and amending the Central Community Master
Plan Future Land Use Map pursuant to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2016-00094 and
PLNPCM2016-00095 . This proposal is related to the expansion of Lincoln
Elementary School . The Salt Lake City School District is constructing a
new school on the east side of the property. Once the new building is
constructed, the original will be demolished and the land developed as
open space (Petitioner: Salt Lake City School District) . View Attachments
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 16-28)
#2 . 7 :26:13 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance closing
and vacating a portion of an unnamed, City-owned alley situated between
Roberta Street and 300 East Street pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2016-
0096 . This proposal is related to the expansion of Lincoln Elementary
School . The Salt Lake City School District is constructing a new school
on the east side of the property. Once the new building is constructed,
the original will be demolished and the land developed as open space
(Petitioner: Salt Lake City School District) . View Attachments
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting,
which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(P 16-28)
#3 . 7 :26:51 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance
amending the zoning of property located at 1117 East South Temple Street
from Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential (RMF-35) District to
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Residential/Mixed Use (R-MU-35) District and amend the Avenues Community
Master Plan Future Land Use Map pursuant to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2015-
00808 and PLNPCM2015-00887 . The proposal would allow the property owner
to build a 14-unit apartment building with underground parking. Current
zoning would limit construction to two dwellings (Petitioner: Tariq
Mughal) . View Attachments
Luke Mughal, representing the applicant, stated a meeting was held
with the Community Council and all the needs presented had been met and
addressed by the applicant. He said the proposal would add value to the
community. He pointed out a setback precedent set by a neighbor on the
west side was being met and there was a development agreement with the
City for no commercial use of the property.
Cindy Cromer and Vincent Chang spoke in opposition of the proposal .
Comments included concern with development agreements, proposed
setbacks, not consulting with the Historical Landmarks Commission
regarding the proposal, current/potential parking issues, and concern
with potential changes to the nature of the area.
Mike Marron, Scott Cruze, Susan Sundstrom, and Larry Foote all spoke
in favor of the proposal . Comments included security with underground
parking, the potential benefit to the University of Utah and its
community, concern with potential parking issues, impeding height of the
building, how a new building would fit in next to existing historical
buildings, many years of neglect to the property, and sharing a driveway
with the proposed developer.
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 16-29)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 7:37:44 PM Adopting an ordinance amending various sections of
Title 21A Zoning pertaining to attached garage regulations in residential
zoning districts pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00133 . This
proposal has been revised based on Council feedback. The proposal would
change the garage-building standards and eliminate the proposed special
exception for attached garages that project forward from the front facade
in residential district (Petitioner-Salt Lake City Council) . View
Attachments
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Ordinance 59 of 2016 amending the City' s zoning ordinance
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pertaining to attached garage regulations in residential zoning
districts, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(P 16-24)
#2 . 7 :38 :30 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map
pertaining to properties located at 842 , 834 , 824 , 825, 845, and 843
West Hoyt Place, 826 West 200 North, and 247 North 800 West to rezone
those parcels from R-1/5,000 and R-1/7,000 to SR-3 pursuant to Petition
No: PLNPCM2015-00301 . The rezone would allow for medium density
development potential and a broader range of housing options. There is
no specific development project proposed at this time. Although the
applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to SR-3,
consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning
district with similar characteristics (Petitioner: David Robinson) . View
Attachments
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
adopt Ordinance 60 of 2016 amending the zoning map for properties related
to the 854 West Hoyt Place zoning map amendment, from R-1/5,000 and R-
1/7,000 to SR-3, which motion carried, all members present voted aye;
except Councilmember Mendenhall who voted nay.
(P 16-27)
Items 3 and 4 are related to 800 West and 800 North Rezone.
#3 . 7 :39:19 PM Adopting an ordinance amending section 21A.33 . 020
Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for Residential Districts, to
allow for "Community Recreation Center" as a conditional use in the
Residential Multi-Family, Low Density (RMF-35) pursuant to Petition No .
PLNPCM2015-00775 . The changes would apply citywide. View Attachments
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
adopt Ordinance 61 of 2016 amending the City Code to allow community
recreation centers as conditional uses in the RMF-35 Moderate Density
Multi-Family Residential District, which motion carried, all members
present voted aye .
(P 16-26)
#4 . 7 :40 :02 PM Adopting an ordinance closing a portion of 800 West,
north of a terminating cul-de-sac, at approximately 800 North pursuant
to Petition No . PLNPCM2015-00462 . This portion of 800 West was cut off
as a result of freeway construction association with Interstate 15. The
purpose of the closure is to make the site available for the construction
of a Rose Park Immigrant and Refugee Community Center (Petitioner: Tom
Lloyd) . View Attachments
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Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
adopt Ordinance 62 of 2016 closing a portion of 800 North Street, north
of a terminating cul-de-sac at approximately 800 West, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(P 16-26)
#5 . 7 :40:32 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of
Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal
Year 2016-2017 . Under the proposal, the remaining funds from the Public
Safety Bond would be used to construct a logistics facility for the Fire
Department at 1560 South Industrial Road-the site of the Fire Department
Training Tower. Included is a proposal to use Police Impact fees for the
payment of the long term lease for the police crime lab, which would
free up funding for other projects. This amendment may also include
funding relating to purchase or lease of real property, or related
expenses. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect
adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions
and modifications (Budget Amendment No. 1) . View Attachments
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt Ordinance 63 of 2016 amending the Final Budget of Salt Lake City,
including the employment staffing document for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 , as
outlined in the transmittal for Budget Amendment No. 1 (providing for a
Fire Department Logistics building and Lease Payments for the Crime Lab)
and, consider the following Council added item:
The Council wishes to express its concerns about the placement and
size of new homeless resource centers in the City. Since site selection
is a mayoral decision, the Council has requested the Mayor announce sites
for the facilities by Oct. 10 in order to allow time for public engagement
before any State legislative deadline .
In addition, the Council has asked the Mayor' s office and Salt Lake
County to submit a plan by Nov. 1 for how they will identify and rectify
potential negative neighborhood impacts, including determining the
resources that will be needed. The Council also has identified needed
changes in City land use ordinances intended to help minimize potential
impact.
The Council is striving to reach a balance of needs as we protect
our neighborhoods and care for those in need. It should be clear we are
driven by compassion as we seek short and long term solutions . So,
additionally, Council Members have called for a plan from the Mayor in
preparation for how the City will address emergency services this winter,
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and respond to the crisis conditions along 500 West and the Rio
Grande/Pioneer Park area.
Councilmember Luke further moved the Council allocate $1,031,000
from the Surplus Land Account, for the Administration to use for property
acquisitions and related expenses, with these understandings in mind:
• That the City, with support and endorsement of Salt Lake County,
will request reimbursement from the State;
• That the location or facility comply with all City zoning standards
and regulations;
• That the location or facility be compatible with adjoining land
uses, including:
o A 250 cap on the number of beds;
o A prohibition of overflow accommodations .
o Addressing criteria established through the Homeless Site
Selection Commission process and the Administration including
geographic criteria, other buffers, and environmental justice
buffers as referenced in a September 9, 2016, Salt Lake City
Council staff report.
Councilmember Mendenhall called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(B 16-9)
7 :4 3:5 2 PM COMMENTS
Steven Hunt, Marilyn Oblad, Jeff Bair, Rebekah Huber, and Dewitt
Smith all spoke regarding the current congestion of traffic at Whittier
Elementary School during student pick-up/drop-off times . Comments
included the needed design and construction of student pick-up/drop-off
lanes, hazardous traffic situations/potential dangers, submittal of a
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) application from the Liberty Wells
Community Council, feasibility of the proposal, Development Review
Team' s (DRT) support of the proposed project, and recommendation the
Council find funding to support the proposed project .
Bernard Hart expressed concern regarding homelessness . He
questioned how the homeless could transition out of homelessness without
affordable housing and health care and the lack of available funding.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 7 :52 :18 PM Adopting a 2016 Economic Development Policy Statement
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represents the Council' s vision for economic development policy. View
Attachments
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to
adopt the 2016 Economic Development Policy Statement:
The Salt Lake City Council' s 2016 Economic Development Policy
Statement
The Council wishes to foster a robust, sustainable and diverse economy
in Salt Lake City through:
a. Maintaining Salt Lake City' s position as Utah' s preeminent
economic center and one of the most important in the
Intermountain West.
b. Cultivating qualities that contribute to Salt Lake City' s
vibrancy and economic health, including:
i. A diverse population;
ii. Identifiable neighborhoods;
iii. Neighborhood business districts;
iv. Thriving arts and culture;
v. Affordable housing;
vi. Transportation options, particularly transit and alternative
modes; and
vii.Access to natural outdoor environments that is unmatched by
other urban areas .
c. Promoting economic and educational opportunities that target
populations in need.
d. Increasing the skills of the City' s workforce.
e. Encouraging business projects that meet the City' s vision, create
high-quality jobs, and are located to maximize the City' s
existing infrastructure, transit options, and housing.
f. Working collaboratively with other levels of governments and with
non-governmental organizations to increase the effectiveness and
efficiency of our efforts .
g. Fostering population growth by increasing density, where
appropriate.
h. Expanding the City' s tax base so that funding for public
infrastructure and services can keep pace with demand.
i . Tracking City progress in economic development, identifying
successes and areas needing improvement.
Councilmember Mendenhall called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(R 16-12)
7 :5 4 :2 7 PM CONSENT
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Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
#1 . Adopting Resolution 29 of 2016 authorizing Salt Lake City to
apply for a grant award from the United States Bureau of Reclamation for
drought contingency planning. View Attachments
(R 16-11)
#2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, October 4 , 2016, at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance
amending various sections of Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the local
historic designation process (amending various sections of Title 21A
Zoning) pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2015-00149 . Under the proposal,
changes would be made to align the process with State code. Specifically,
signatures would be needed from at least 33 percent of residents in a
proposed district before an application could be initiated (currently
only 15 percent are required) , and additional informative outreach
efforts would be required, among other changes (Petitioner: Former Mayor
Ralph Becker) . View Attachments
(P 16-30)
#3 . Setting the date of Tuesday, October 4 , 2016, at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance
amending Salt Lake City Code relating to franchise agreements granted to
video services providers (amending Chapters 5 .20 , 5 .20A, 5 .21) . View
Attachments
(0 16-14) (0 16-15)
#4 . Approving the appointment of Diane Stewart to the Cultural Core
Budget Committee for a term extending through August 1, 2020 . View
Attachments
(I 16-32)
#5 . Approving the appointment of Lucinda Kindred to the Library
Board for a term extending through August 15, 2019 . View Attachments
(I 16-33)
#6 . Approving the appointment of Jennifer Hale to the City & County
Building Conservancy and Use Committee for a term extending through
August 15, 2020 . View Attachments
(I 16-34)
#7 . Approving the appointment of Stanley Adams to the Historic
Landmark Commission for a term extending through August 15, 2020 . View
Attachments
(I 16-30)
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#8 . Approving the appointment of Paul Svendsen to the Historic
Landmark Commission for a term extending through August 15, 2020 . View
Attachments
(I 16-30)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 56 p.m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
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held September 20, 2016 .
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