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09/04/2018 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 , 2018 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, September 4 , 2018 in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State . The following Council Members were present : James Rogers Andrew Johnston Amy Fowler Erin Mendenhall Charlie Luke Derek Kitchen Chris Wharton Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; Jacqueline Biskupski, Mayor; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and DeeDee Robinson, Deputy City Recorder were present . Councilmember Mendenhall presided at and Councilmember Kitchen conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 04 p .m. OPENING CEREMONY #1 . 7 : 04 :25 PM The Pledge of Allegiance #2 . 7 : 04 : 44 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct #3 . 7 : 05: 10 PM Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to approve the formal meeting minutes of Tuesday, August 14 , 2018 and Tuesday, August 21, 2018 , which motion carried, all members voted aye . View Minutes (M 18-3) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 . 7 : 05:35 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 9 . 16, Article I, renumbering Section 9. 16 . 110 and Section 9. 16. 120, and repealing Chapter 9. 16, Article II , and Chapter 21A.20, Enforcement, Salt Lake City Code, relating to weeds and the clearing of real property pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2017-00058 . The changes include clearer language on the noticing of the City's intent to abate zoning violations, collection of the costs of abatement, the appeals process, and the duties and roles of the Fines Hearing Officer. View Attachments There were no public comments. 18 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 , 2018 Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 18-1) #2 . 7:06:23 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 21A. 46, Section 21A. 52 . 030 (A) , and Section 21A. 60 . 020, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to vintage signs . pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-00819 . The amendments would clarify regulations concerning non-conforming signs. The proposed changes would support the retention, restoration, and reuse of non-conforming signs that help create the distinct character of Salt Lake City's neighborhoods, business districts, and corridors, through the following changes to the ordinance: 1 . Create additional clarity about the maintenance options available for non-conforming signs. 2. Establish a process for property owners to nominate potential vintage signs for designation and modification. 3. Produce criteria to ensure that designated signs have characteristics that make them worthy of additional flexibility. 4. Provide a framework of options that will support property owners in retaining these signs. This petition was initiated by the City Council in June 2016. View Attachments Judi Short and Kirk Huffaker spoke in support of the proposal . Comments included: Sugarhouse had lost important iconic signage, preservation of remaining signs, signs in every neighborhood were important, signs were part of the character that defined Salt Lake City, and signage was about places and cultural legacy. Councilmember Mendenhall thanked the community members for their persistence in pursuing the vintage sign ordinance, and said it was an important ordinance to give old signs new life . Councilmember Luke thanked the community and recognized the proposed ordinance as preserving heritage through signage . He said he wanted to see the City re-evaluate its position regarding signage so that it was not just historic/vintage signs being protected, but allowed for improvements that fostered creativity and unique identity. Councilmember Wharton thanked the community and expressed his excitement for the opportunity to vote on the proposed ordinance, citing the rich history of Salt Lake City signage and the possibility of historic signage becoming public art features . He said this would help place-make various communities . 18 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 , 2018 Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to close the public hearing, suspend the rules, and adopt the revised Ordinance 45 of 2018, amending Chapter 21A. 52 . 030 (A) , and Section 21A. 60 . 020 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to vintage signs , which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 18-23) #3 . 7 : 12 :20 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to a parcel of property approximately located at 569 East 2nd Avenue to rezone the parcel from SR-lA (Special Development Pattern Residential District) to SNB (Small Neighborhood Business District) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2015- 00273 . The applicant is requesting the rezone in order to make the parcel zoning uniform for future development purposes. View Attachments Joseph Hatch spoke in support of the proposed rezone . He said he represented the owner of the property involved and hoped the Council could support the rezone . Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 18-22) 7 : 13:35 PM Items B4 through B8 will be heard as one public hearing. #4 . Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area - Salt Lake Metro Narcotics Task Force Grant requesting funding for the costs associated with the Salt Lake City Police Department taking over fiduciary responsibilities of the Salt Lake Metro Narcotics Task Force. View Attachments (B 18-3) #5 . Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: Salt Lake County Local Transportation Corridor Preservation Fund - 700 South Reconstruction Project requesting funding for the reconstruction of 700 South (from approximately 5600 West to 4800 West) . View Attachments (B 18-3) #6 . Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program requesting funding for the overtime related to directed community policing, the purchase of a laser scanner for the Crime Lab, travel and training for sworn/civilian personnel, and other items. View Attachments (B 18-3) 18 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 , 2018 #7 . Accept public comment regarding Grant Applications: 2019 Childhood Obesity Prevention Award requesting funding for the YouthCity after-school and summer programs to promote youth participation in healthy, active lifestyles including age-appropriate cooking and nutrition education and physical activities. View Attachments (B 18-3) #8 . Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: Non- Motorized Recreation Trail Program - Mormon Pioneer Trail Restoration: Phase One requesting funding for the restoration of 3. 45 miles of the Mormon Pioneer Trail in Parley's Canyon. View Attachments (B 18-3) There were no public comments. Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to close the public hearing for Items 4-8 and defer action to a future Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (B 18-3) POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS #1 . 7 : 14 : 11 PM Consider adopting an ordinance amending Section 21A. 37 . 020, Salt Lake City Code, relating to design standards pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-00921 . Design standards are intended to use principles of planning and architecture to shape and promote a walkable environment, foster place making, protect property values, help maintain the established character of the City and implement the City's master plans. The proposed amendment would add language clarifying that design standards apply to new construction and additions as well as to existing structures when physical modifications to design elements are proposed. Other sections of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskupski) View Attachments Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to adopt Ordinance 46 of 2018, amending Section 21A.37 . 020, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to design standards, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 18-19) #2 . 7 :14 :46 PM Consider adopting an ordinance amending Section 21A. 33 . 070, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to retail service establishments pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-00752 . The proposed ordinance would amend the land use table to allow Retail Services in the Mixed Use (MU) zone as a permitted use. The MU zone currently allows "Retail Sales ", which is a similar land use type. During the previous 18 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 , 2018 amendment to the land use tables, retail services was inadvertently removed from the section of the ordinance that allows that use in the MU zone. Related provision of Title 21A may be amended as part of this petition . View Attachments Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to adopt Ordinance 47 of 2018 , amending Section 21A. 33 . 070 , Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to retail service establishments, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (P 18-20) #3 . 7 : 15:20 PM Consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 21A. 06, Chapter 21A. 16, and Section 21A. 35 . 020 , Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to the appeals process for decisions made by the Historic Landmark Commission pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2017-00154 . The amendments intended to align City ordinance with State Code. The changes would allow applicants to appeal a decision of the Historic Landmark Commission to the Mayor, among other changes. Other sections of Title 21A-Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskupski) . View Attachments Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to adopt Ordinance 48 of 2018, amending various chapters of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the appeals process for decisions made by the Historic Landmark Commission, which motion carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember Rogers, who voted nay. (P 18-21) COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 : 16:23 PM Cindy Cromer referenced a handout she provided and spoke regarding the administrative process for awarding contracts . She suggested, during the budgeting process, to provide a two-stage process : a request for qualifications and a request for proposals, and advised against awarding contracts to the lowest bidder. CONSENT 7 : 19: 0 8 PM Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye . #1 . Setting the date of Tuesday, September 18 , 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment pertaining to the general development of the State Inland Port. The Council is interested in hearing residents' feedback and concerns pertaining to the development in the northwest quadrant of the City, including the Inland Port. The Council 's intent is 18 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 , 2018 to use this feedback to inform the City on potential changes and improvements that could be made; additionally, this information will be shared with the Inland Port Board so they may consider it as they establish policies and processes for future development of the Inland Port. (T 17-3) #2 . Setting the dates of Tuesday, October 2, 2018 and Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending 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. Currently, new ADU permits are only available for properties located a half mile or less from a fixed rail transit stop. The proposal would: • Allow ADUs citywide as conditional uses in the FR (Foothill Residential District) and R-1 (Single Family Residential) zoning districts. as permitted uses in all other residential zoning districts that already allow duplexes, triplexes, and multi-family as permitted uses. • Prohibit ADUs from being used as short term rentals. • Require properties with ADUs to have a deed restriction stating that the owner must occupy the property. • Create different standards for Attached and Detached ADUs. • Change the wording of some standards for clarity. • Add design standards to address compatibility with principle structures. View Attachments (P 17-20) #3 . Setting the date of Tuesday, September 18 , 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment related to the resolution of intention to designate an Assessment Area for the purpose of levying assessments against properties within the Assessment Area to continue to promote business activity and economic development in the central business area of downtown Salt Lake City by assessing benefited properties within the Assessment Area for the costs of such economic promotion activities for a period of three years and to fix a time and place for protests against the Assessment Area and its assessments , and related matters . View Attachments (Q 18-2) #4 . Consider approving Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No. 1) Associated with Budget Amendment No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2018-19 1 . Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control - Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area 18 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 , 2018 (HIDTA) recognizing grant funds to support an existing K9 officer on the Salt Lake City Metro Narcotics Task Force. 2. U. S. Department of Justice, 2017 Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant JAG) recognizing grant funds for community policing, training, a service dog, and supplies. 3. Administrative Office of the Courts, Justice Court Technology Grant, Security and Training Account recognizing grant funds to purchase new monitors in each courtroom. 4. Utah State Department of Public Safety - 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) recognizing grant funds to offset costs of planning and updating emergency preparedness plans, conduct exercises and produce materials for public educational outreach and training. 5. U. S. Department of Justice, 2015 Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) recognizing accumulated interest on the original grant award. 6. Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) , State Asset Forfeiture Grant (SAFG) recognizing grant funds for crime prevention and law enforcement activities. View Attachments (B 18-3) The meeting adjourned at 7 : 19 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 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 Council meeting held September 4, 2018 . dr 18 - 7