01/01/2013 - Work Session - Minutes January 8, 2013/Legislative Breakfast
The City Council met at a Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday, January 8,
2013, at 7 : 30 a.m. at the Tracy Aviary, 589 East 1300 South.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren Simonsen.
Excused: Jill Remington Love
Also In Attendance: Ralph Becker, Mayor; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council
Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Neil
Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy
Analyst; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Molly Farmer,
Council Communications; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Holly
Hilton, Mayor' s Administrative Assistant; Poonam Kumar, Mayor' s
Communications and Content Manager; Art Raymond, Mayor' s Deputy
Director of Communications; Bianca Shreeve, Mayor' s Assistant Chief of
Staff; Justin Sorenson, Mayor' s Intern; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning
Director; Ann Ober, Public Services Administration Services Director;
Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Tim Brown, Tracy Aviary Executive
Director and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder
Utah State Representatives: Angela Romero, District 26; Brian King,
District 28; Rebecca Chavez-Houck, District 24 and Patrice Arent,
District 36 .
Utah State Senators: Jim Debakis, District 2; Patricia Jones,
District 4; Luz Robles, District 1 and Todd Weiler, District 23 .
Councilmember Simonsen welcomed and conducted the meeting.
8:03:00 AM The meeting was called to order at 8 : 03 a.m. View
Agendas
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Mayor Becker welcomed those present and thanked them for their
commitment of time and service . He said Salt Lake City would like to
continue to be a great legislative resource in their role as the
Capitol City. He discussed many important projects that would not be
possible without legislative actions and response .
Introductions of everyone present were made, including their area
of representation.
Tim Brown welcomed everyone to the Tracy Aviary and thanked the
Mayor, Council, Staff and Legislators for their support. He said the
Aviary was the oldest and largest public aviary in the country and
would be celebrating its 75th year; there were over 117, 000 visitors
last year (triple the number from five years ago) . He provided a brief
explanation of the Aviary functions and how it was thought to remedy
"Nature Deficit Disorder" in children as well as adults by providing
outdoor and nature experiences in association with the various bird
species and education. He then introduced a Golden Eagle "Nizhoni"
(Navajo word for beautiful) and talked about the birds at the Aviary.
CAPITOL CITY STATISTICS/COMMUTER POPULATION View Attachment
Mayor Becker addressed Capitol City challenges such as the unique
daytime population increase . He said daytime population increased by
72%, ranking Salt Lake City as #2 in the nation for daytime population
increase . He said the "point of sale" sales tax generation did not
cover the cost of services provided for the daytime population of
approximately $280/year for each non-resident commuter. He said a
higher average number of police officers were necessary in order to
serve and protect the increased daytime population.
Mayor Becker said Salt Lake City roads were built wide enough to
accommodate the daytime population and carried significant maintenance
costs . He said B&C road funds covered less than 500 of maintenance
expenses for the City' s roads . He addressed the fact that 54% of land
in Salt Lake City was non-taxable and the largest employers in Salt
Lake City were non-taxable entities . He said visitor communities such
as Alta, Moab and Park City had the ability for a local option sales
tax to capture more revenue to deal with impacts from the visiting
population. He said Salt Lake City had unsuccessfully sought that
same option and continued to look for ways to be able to provide the
facilities and services the community needed and expected.
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Lynn Pace said he looked forward to the upcoming legislative
session. He addressed the Legislative Bill tracking website at
www. slcgov. com/legislation2013 . He said the purpose of the website
was to track legislation. He said Salt Lake County Caucus Meetings
would be held on Thursdays at 7 : 00 a.m. starting January 31, 2013 . He
explained the intent was for all jurisdictions within Salt Lake County
to come together to discuss issues . Mayor Becker said years ago this
was the practice and Salt Lake County was the most powerful county in
the Legislature as a result . This process had somehow disintegrated
over time and the desire was to make it function well again for the
benefit of all jurisdictions involved.
REVENUE AND TAXATION - TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
Mr. Pace said Salt Lake City had worked closely with the Utah
League of Cities & Towns to push for transportation funding. He said
first on the wish list would be to increase the gas tax flat rate . He
said the fall-back position would be to create a local option for a
transportation fund. Senator Patricia Jones asked if the Salt Lake
Chamber of Commerce would be leading on this funding issue . Mr. Pace
said he was unsure how much they would lead the discussion.
Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck asked about support from
counties on the local tax. Mr. Pace said there had been no direct
discussions but the counties appeared supportive . Mayor Becker said
the Salt Lake County incoming Mayor had indicated this was a priority.
Councilmember Christensen said the Utah Association of Counties (UAC)
had been working with the counties towards a solution.
REVENUE AND TAXATION - SALES TAX DISTRIBUTION
Mr. Pace said sales tax distribution was critical to funding
local government. He said the formula was changed a few years ago so
sales tax was now distributed at 50% point-of-sale and 50% population.
He said there was concern raised at the Legislature every year to
change the formula and reduce the point-of-sale portion and shift it
to either a population or jobs component so there was alignment to
seek job growth. He said the position of Salt Lake City and the Utah
League of Cities and Towns was not to look at this issue unless there
was new revenue on the table .
REVENUE AND TAXATION - ONLINE HOTEL TAX
Mr. Pace said this item had to do with taxing hotel reservations
made on line . He said this created a tax issue as well as a
disadvantage to Salt Lake City. He stated there was existing national
litigation on this issue; there might not be a bill this year waiting
for the litigation issue to be resolved. He stated the City was not
actively pursuing this item but would be interested if this issue came
to the table .
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — ALCOHOL REVISIONS
Mr. Pace said Senator Valentine was sponsoring a bill relative to
provisions which would change how alcohol/liquor licenses were
allocated within the State . He said Utah had reached the cap on the
number of licenses available . He said the bill would give a
restaurant owner a master license to operate all restaurants under
that particular owner. He said that would free up other licenses
instead of being issued one per location.
Mr. Pace said Salt Lake City wanted more flexibility on
controlling the hours of operations on facilities that serve alcohol .
He stated currently, state law was strict, and the City had no
authority to reduce the hours of operation. Mayor Becker said he was
not expecting anything that would overturn what the City had done to
their ordinances . David Everitt said he would be happy to provide
more details about liquor relative to zoning upon request.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — RDA LEGISLATION
Mr. Pace said an RDA bill could contain the provision to change
the effective date and subsequent time period of an RDA area. He said
the bill would move the start date to the date of the first project,
not when the area was created. He said another RDA issue was if an
RDA project area was created and property values increased over time,
the local government entities would receive the tax increment to
reinvest. He said there were circumstances where jurisdictions had
bonded on the expectation of increase and now had a decrease in
revenue . He said there had been talk regarding protection from the
down slide .
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — AIRPORT LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Mr. Pace said State attention to what happens at the Salt Lake
City Airport had increased. He said there are a number of issues
which might affect the airport, such as changes in state procurement
laws . He said if there were changes, they could dramatically impact
current construction projects .
Mr. Pace said Salt Lake City had revised taxicab and ground
transportation regulations at the Airport . He said there was ongoing
litigation with existing providers to attempt to tie the City' s hands
on ground transportation regulations . He stated this was a
significant issue for Salt Lake City because the City had an interest
to make sure the City' s first impression was a positive one . Mr. Pace
said legislation had also been proposed on regulating how hangar
leases were handled. He stated there were some disgruntled citizens
who wanted to have the state dictate how that process was handled.
Mr. Pace said another proposal was to appoint state officials to
the Airport Advisory Board. He said these proposals could make Delta
nervous about how the Airport was managed and could have a huge impact
to the City. Mr. Pace said another proposal was to mandate that the
Airport be smoke-free . He said the City would be concerned if fewer
passengers came through Salt Lake City. Representative Rebecca
Chavez-Houck asked if Delta has had conversations with legislators in
this regard. Mr. Pace said Delta had indicated they would fly
representatives into town to meet as necessary to address the issues .
Positive comments were offered regarding the food vendors inside
the Airport . Councilmember Christensen said the result was higher
revenues as well as rebuilding. Mr. Pace said revenue that came
through the Airport as an Enterprise Fund had to remain at the Airport
because of Federal law.
LAND AND WATER ISSUES - WATER BILLS
Mr. Pace said there was one significant water bill dealing with
how the State Engineer addressed change applications . He said the
proposed bill would prohibit the State Engineer from considering
whether or not there had been a forfeiture of water in connection with
a change application. He said Salt Lake City provided a lot of water
to Salt Lake County and the canyon areas . He said there was urgency
in protecting water resources .
LAND AND WATER ISSUES - BILLBOARD CHANGES
Mr. Pace said potential changes in the billboard industry were
unknown. He said there was a bill last year that any existing
billboard could convert from paper to digital . He said the City and
the Utah League felt the bill was too broad and it was defeated. He
said it was vital that cities maintain local control and regulation
for what works best for them. He discussed additional reasons why
unilateral conversion to electronic billboards would create conflicts .
Representative Rebecca Chavez-Houck asked if electronic
billboards were taxed at a higher rate . Mayor Becker said billboards
were taxed as real property that depreciated over time . Neil Lindberg
added they were taxed on a cost-to-construct basis and not a revenue
generating basis .
LAND AND WATER ISSUES - HISTORIC DISTRICTS
Mr. Pace said to his knowledge, there were no bills relative to
historic districts .
OPEN FORUM
Senator Weiler said he heard from the Republican side that the
fiscal cliff resolution was the worst scenario for Utah Legislators .
He said one thought was to budget with zero growth on anything and to
return in Special Session in the spring or summer if the fiscal cliff
did not get resolved.
Representative Arent stated mattress recycling would be an issue
for Salt Lake County.
Mayor Becker thanked everyone for attending. He stated Helen
Langan would be at the Legislature and would serve as the primary
contact for the Mayor' s Office .
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 12 a.m.
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 the entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Legislative Breakfast meeting
held January 8, 2013 .
January 8, 2013/Work Session
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at
2 : 07 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal
Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison;
Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council
Constituent Liaison; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Eric Shaw,
Community & Economic Development Director; Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer,
Deputy Community & Economic Development Director; Bill Haight,
Information Management Services Director; John Naser, City Engineer;
Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager;
Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Doug Dansie, Senior Planner; Ed
Rutan, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Boyd Ferguson,
Senior City Attorney; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Spencer Sanders, Salt Lake County Planning.
Councilmember Simonsen conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 07 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:13:31 PM NOMINATION OF COUNCIL CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2013.
Ed Rutan said the secret ballots used in the past no longer
appear to meet the thresholds for open meetings and voting. The
Council discussed methods to approach the voting.
Cindy Gust-Jenson outlined these options : using the standard
ballot (writing the voter' s name on the top) and reading the votes
into the record; conducting a straw poll and ratifying the decision in
the regular meeting; or just conducting the vote in regular meeting.
She said there was a suggestion to revamp the election process to
include expression of those interested in office to state such in a
public meeting. Council consensus was to retain continuity with the
written ballot process (to include the voter's name on the ballot
cast) and read the votes into the record as part of the nominating
procedure; following the election and vote in regular meeting, the
newly elected officials could make comments. Mr. Rutan confirmed that
process would be in accordance with good policy.
A majority of the Council was in favor of nominating Kyle LaMalfa
as Council Chair and Jill Remington Love as Council Vice Chair for
calendar year 2013.
Council direction was given for Staff to formalize the voting
procedures outlined into draft rules and procedure for further Council
consideration.
#2 . 2:07:00PM UTAH OPEN MEETINGS LAW. View Attachments
Boyd Ferguson briefed the Council with handouts . He said there
had not been any substantive changes to the law, but annual training
was required and beneficial . He said Council discussion only (no
action) could occur if a member of the public brought up an item that
was not on the agenda. The Council could not bring up new items that
had not been properly noticed unless there was an emergency situation.
#3. 2:30:49 PM RESIDENTIAL INFILL. Discuss the City's current
Residential Infill Ordinance and potential changes. View Attachments
Wilford Sommerkorn, Joel Paterson and Janice Jardine briefed the
Council with handouts regarding the request for Administration to re-
evaluate the City' s residential infill zoning regulations (adopted in
2005) to address issues which continue to be raised regarding major
renovation and new construction in residential neighborhoods .
Spencer Sanders briefed the Council on the County process adopted
several years ago. He outlined the three options as outlined in the
ordinance that had worked well for Salt Lake County:
• Option A - General Standards; Planning and Development Services
review. This involved an over-the-counter zoning review and
completed thru the building permit process .
• Option B - Deviations from general standards based on neighborhood
compatibility. This included a specific set of parameters, rules
and criteria staff used wherein the information from six homes was
used relative to height, lot coverage, and setbacks to come up with
an average. If an applicant could get what they wanted to fit under
this average, they could be allowed to do so up to a maximum allowed
by ordinance.
• Option C - Special Exception - Planning Commission Review. This
allowed anybody who felt they could not meet the requirements to go
before the Planning Commission. There were criteria under which the
Planning Commission could grant potential approval to those with
specific-needs situations (different from Board of Adjustment
criteria. )
The Council discussed various options and allowances as well as
associated challenges . Inquiry was raised as to neighborhood
appearance as a result of this ordinance. Mr. Sanders said that was
hard to quantify, but the overall feeling was that the ordinance had
reduced controversy and was a good balancing ordinance. He said the
ordinance required intense staff time and he encouraged the Council to
consider that factor. Inquiry was raised as to whether there had been
a change in tear down or rebuild versus additions in Salt Lake County.
Mr. Sanders stated it had not prevented large homes but how big they
were in relation to surrounding properties .
Discussion followed regarding County building height regulations,
the effectiveness of current regulations, requests and process for
variance, and the history of demolition versus remodel . Councilmember
Simonsen said he received comments from his area that height might be
overly restrictive . He said he was interested in exploring other
options to reduce the building height or possibly a higher building
height.
Councilmember Love asked if Planning felt the process needed
work. Mr. Paterson stated since 2005, Staff had identified a number
of problems with the ordinance and had modified standards over time
through public input and various petitions to address some of those.
He said current process included citywide standards rather than area
based. He said consideration could be given as to neighborhood-based.
He referenced the packet spreadsheet of issues raised over time
relative to infill, stating there were still items not addressed. Mr.
Sommerkorn said Staff could consider the ability to comprehensively
combine the character conservation and historic district regulations
for compatible citywide or area-based infill .
It appeared the Council had interest in additional work and fine
tuning; they had provided direction of interest and areas for Staff to
focus and move this item up on the priority list.
#4 . 3:59:52 PM UPDATE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
PROJECTS. The Council received a briefing from Bill Haight, Director
of Information Management Services, on the status of several major
technology initiatives for the City. Initiatives include SharePoint
implementation; Geographic Information System updates and
opportunities for development; options that allow residents to
communicate with City Officials; and other projects. View Attachments
Mr. Haight addressed the Council with handouts and a Power point
presentation relative to just over 3, 500 City users, trouble ticket
statistics, active and completed projects . He included update on
Kronos, SharePoint, City Codification and Constituent Engagement.
The Council offered praise regarding the recent ranking by the
Center for Digital Government of Salt Lake City as number 1 in for
municipalities with populations between 125, 000 and 250, 000 . Mr.
Haight explained it was an honor to receive; the award was accepted by
Mayor Becker at the awards ceremony held in conjunction with the
National League of Cities in Boston. He said Salt Lake City has
placed within the top ten since they began participating in the survey
in early 2000 .
Relative to GIS data, inquiry was raised as to why the City
server was slower than access via Google Maps or another method. Mr.
Haight said it could be due to the amount of information being
captured and the level of resolution for aerial photography, etc.
Councilmember Christensen said he could see a City user wanting this
type of intensive detail, but not the general public. He asked if
there was a cheaper web version to offer. Mr. Haight said he would
check into this matter.
Discussion followed regarding the Open Data portal, with inquiry
being raised as to privacy or personally identifiable information.
Mr. Haight said there was currently about 20 different data sets
published. He said the policy specifically said no publication of any
information that could compromise personal information. It was
requested that this policy be provided to the Council.
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if there was any interest to address
privacy or cost-recovery issues . It was suggested that sharing
information, cost recovery, CIP, financial ramifications and such
policy issues could be addressed in the future or as part of the
budget process .
Mr. Haight said the Information Technology Steering Committee had
a much broader role in the way projects and priorities were set. He
said they would initiate a CIP process for these projects by
developing a list for Administration and the City Council to review
and determine funding priorities .
#5. 5:24:03 PM ELECTRONIC SIGNS. The Council will continue a
discussion with the City's Planning Division on a request that the
Council consider amendments to 21A. 46. 020.B titled defined terms, and
21A. 46. 070.X titles Electronic Signs. These Ordinance sections were
first considered by the Council in January of 2012. View Attachments
Lynn Pace, Wilf Sommerkorn, Russell Weeks and Doug Dansie
addressed the Council with handouts . It was noted that Young Electric
Sign company had also delivered handouts for Council consideration.
The Council discussed the conformity of historic signs .
Councilmember Simonsen said he wanted to find a way to make these
conforming. Mr. Pace clarified the definition of electronic signs in
this ordinance would not affect these . Discussion followed regarding
signs that were mechanically animated as opposed to electronically
animated. Mr. Pace said if the Council wanted to legitimize
mechanically animated signs, there would need to be language to
authorize or specifically grandfather those signs .
Councilmember Simonsen said he would work with staff to
coordinate a legislative intent regarding vintage historic signs.
#6. 4:35:14 PM BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1 FY 2 012-13 - THE LEONARDO
KITCHEN FACILITIES AND RELATED ISSUES. The Council will continue a
discussion regarding Budget Amendment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2012-13.
This item relates specifically to the funding of the Leonardo Kitchen
Facilities and related issues. Budget amendments happen several times
each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including
proposed project additions and modifications. (Note: all other items
were adopted on either December 4 or December 11, 2012. For a
complete list of adjustments, see attached transmittal. ) View
Attachments
David Everitt, John Naser and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council
with handouts . She said based on Council direction, Staff had
provided three options related to additional kitchen space for a
community use such as an incubator kitchen for new small businesses :
Option 1 : Funding for a Leonardo kitchen, with requirement to
explore a community use kitchen and leverage funding.
Option 2 : Funding for a Leonardo kitchen to move forward, with
hope to explore options and funding opportunities for a community use
kitchen.
Option 3 : Hold funding until the design and use of a community
kitchen could be drafted, and resource options maximized between the
projects .
Discussion followed regarding potential for additional options
and whether the Leonardo should be the body that would set up or
manage the incubator kitchen relationship, or how this could be
accomplished.
The Council discussed options and funding amount. Councilmember
LaMalfa suggested the Council fund $250, 000 with an additional
$100, 000 awarded upon a successful partnership agreement with an
incubator association. Any capitol costs in excess of the $250, 000
related to The Leonardo catering kitchen could be covered within their
own budget. With this concept, it would be much less than $350, 000
for a full incubator kitchen to stand on its own.
Discussion followed on eligibility for the $100, 000 and that it
could be available to any entity that wanted to apply, including the
Leonardo. Mr. Everitt suggested the City Administration and City' s
Food Policy Task Force lead the exploration of partners for the
incubator kitchen and development of its use, design and location. It
was felt the funds should be used for construction and capitol costs
and not administrative costs . Ms . Weaver said staff suggestion was
that these funds be allocated from CIP cost overrun from Budget
Amendment 3 . She said final accounting for all Leonardo Building
related funds could shift.
There appeared to be Council consensus to move forward in this
manner.
#7 . BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2 - STREET LIGHTING ENTERPRISE FUND.
The Council will receive a briefing regarding Budget Amendment No. 2
for Fiscal Year 2012-13. Budget amendments happen several times each
year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets. This proposed
budget amendment would create a revenue and expense budget of $1 . 8
million for the Street Lighting Enterprise Fund, including the
creation of three new full time employee positions to run the new
Street Lighting Enterprise Fund Program. The Council adopted
ordinances creating the fund on December 11, 2012. The amendment also
includes a Council request to consider funding in support of the
Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) 2013 Conference. View Attachments
Item not held.
#8 . 5:50:17PM MASTER PLAN DISCUSSION. Receive an update from the
Administration on the proposed next steps in the Master Plan process.
View Attachments
Eric Shaw and Nick Norris addressed the Council with handouts and
a Power point presentation regarding the planning process and
understanding how to articulate and rationalize a consistent process .
Councilmember Penfold said he wanted the Council to see a plan
before it went to the Planning Commission. Mr. Norris said there was
a process to make the Council aware of what has been drafted.
Discussion followed regarding the current planning process and
how this was conceptually different . Mr. Norris said staff would
formalize check-ins and updates to boards, commissions, the Council
and stakeholders . Further discussion followed regarding how this
would allow plans to be done quicker. Mr. Sommerkorn said the steps
had not been previously formalized.
Councilmember Garrott said he appreciated efficiencies built into
the system but wanted to see the big picture and a schedule for the
next 10-15 years . Inquiry was raised as to whether the Council was
considered stakeholders . Mr. Shaw said the Council was stakeholders
because they were residents of Salt Lake City. Mr. Sommerkorn said he
felt the check-in process would provide the Council a role .
Councilmember Simonsen said the Council was welcome to comment
and provide additional input; there could possibly be a follow-up
discussion scheduled.
#9. HOME OCCUPATIONS (TENTATIVE) . The Council will receive a
follow-up briefing regarding an ordinance amending the City's zoning
regulations relating to Home Occupations (Businesses operated out of
homes) . The purpose of the proposed changes is to clarify the current
regulations and close loopholes. The proposed amendments would:
• Remove the list of permitted/conditional home occupations
and update the list of prohibited uses. (This would allow a range of
home occupations to be considered subject to compliance with business
licensing requirements and specific zoning standards. )
• Revise the standards and regulations for permitting and
terminating home occupations.
Related provisions of Title 21A - Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker; Petition No.
PLNPCM2011-00380 .
Item not held.
#10 . LIBERTY VILLAGE PROPERTY, LLC/COWBOY PARTNERS HOUSING TRUST
FUND LOAN (WRITTEN BRIEFING ONLY) . The Council will receive a
briefing regarding a request by Liberty Village property, LLC/Cowboy
partners for a $750, 000 Housing Trust Fund loan at 296 simple interest
per annum. The 30-year loan would be used to construct the Liberty
Village Apartment Building at 2150 S. McClelland Street. The five-
story project would consist of 171 residential units - 35 of which
would be affordable rental housing units for residents at or below 500
of the City's area median income and 136 units would be market rate.
Per Council request, to be scheduled for a briefing and review.
#11 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, including a review of
Council Information items and announcements .
See file M 12-5 for announcements.
#12 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, including an update on
Council interest items and a report on meeting with the Chair and Vice
Chair of various City Boards and Commissions .
This item was not held.
#13. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES.
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 39 p.m.
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 the entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January
8, 2013 .
January 15, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at
6 : 54 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke and Soren Simonsen.
Absent: Councilmember Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney;
Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Russell
Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Council Constituent
Liaison/Policy Analyst; Michael Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Director; Steven Akerlow, Housing Development Program
Specialist; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison;
Janice Jardine, Council Land Use Policy Analyst; Rick Graham, Public
Services Director; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Ray Milliner,
Principal Planner; Michael Maloy, Principal Planner; Eric Shaw,
Community and Economic Development Director; Ana Valdemoros, Associate
Planner; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Jim Lewis, Public
Utilities Finance Administrator; Thomas Ward, Public Utilities Deputy
Director; Sonya Kintaro, Chief Deputy City Recorder; and Scott
Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Dan Lofgren, Liberty Village Property/Cowboy
Partners; Lars Christensen, Petitioner (1614 West 700 North) ; Bethany
Christensen, Petitioner (1614 West 700 North) ; Ellen Reddick,
Petitioner (2200, LLC) ; and Rich Whittaker, Petitioner (2200, LLC) .
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 6 : 53 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 6:54:00 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST BY LIBERTY
VILLAGE PROPERTY, LLC/COWBOY PARTNERS FOR A $750,000 HOUSING TRUST
FUND LOAN AT 2% SIMPLE INTEREST PER ANNUM. THE 30-YEAR LOAN WOULD BE
USED TO CONSTRUCT THE LIBERTY VILLAGE APARTMENT BUILDING AT 2150 SOUTH
MCCELLAND STREET. The five-story project would consist of 171
residential units - 35 of which would be affordable rental housing
units for residents at or below 500 of the City's area median income
and 136 units would be market rate. View Attachments
Steven Akerlow, Janice Jardine and Dan Lofgren briefed the
Council with handouts . Discussion included prioritization of mixed
income projects, limited areas available to accommodate affordable
housing, consistency with Sugar House Master Plan, 50% Area Median
Income (AMI) component, subsidized units/Section 8 vouchers, transit
tax credits, plaza design guidelines, streetscape plans, architectural
expressions, parking lot entrance onto Elm Street being a main
concern, McClelland and loth East better pedestrian oriented streets,
parking issues, public art elements, project supported by community,
long-term goals, area well connected to transit, affordability/income
targeted housing, fair market rent specifically applied to vouchers,
street car project, stimulate development through form-based zoning
and revisit Sugar House zoning relative to parking, inclusionary
zoning and density bonuses .
Ms . Jardine said Planning was reviewing some formed based zoning
in the area and she would make them aware of this discussion. She
said the proposal was scheduled for formal action on January 22, 2013 .
#2 . 7:34:18 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE
FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE SUGAR HOUSE COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN AND AMEND
THE ZONING MAP RELATED TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2016 SOUTH 2100 EAST
PURSUANT TO PETITION NOS. PLNPCM2012-00367 AND PLNPCM2012-00366. The
proposal would amend the Future Land Use Map from Low Density
Residential (5-10 dwelling units per acre) to Mixed Use - Low
Intensity. The proposal would also amend the Zoning Map from R-1/7000
(Single Family Residential) to CB (Community Business) . No specific
commercial use has been identified by the Petitioner - 2022 LLC. View
Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Joel Paterson, Michael Maloy, Eric Shaw, Ellen
Reddick and Rich Whittaker briefed the Council with a PowerPoint
Presentation and handouts . Mr. Tarbet said the Sugar House Community
Council voted nine to eight opposing rezoning the property to CB but
unanimously supported the CN zone .
Discussion included how buffers/protections differ in CB and CN
zones, avoid spot zoning, create commercial nodes, potential to land-
lock property, landscape requirements, property continued to function
as a viable residential use, margin/threshold between residential and
commercial uses, mitigate impact on surrounding neighbors, and
require/create natural/esthetic barriers .
7:50:43 PM Ellen Reddick and Rich Whittaker were invited to address
the Council . Mr. Whittaker said they did not have specific plans for
the property but wanted consistent zoning so the area could be
appropriately developed.
Councilmember Christensen expressed interest in further exploring
the CN zone and wanted Council staff to analyze from a policy
standpoint if the proposal created an insurmountable spot zone or set
a bad precedent . He said he felt residential buffers would provide a
better solution over having two separate zones . Councilmember Penfold
requested additional information about the right-of-way including
width/size and current use .
Councilmember Garrott asked if a condition could be made with the
zoning change that would require a certain landscape plan. Mr. Maloy
said that practice was generally discouraged by City attorneys . Ms .
Gust-Jenson said staff would research the issue to determine if that
was within the Council' s authority.
A majority of the Council was in favor of scheduling a public
hearing.
#3. 8:05:16PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD
AMEND THE ZONING MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1614 WEST 700 NORTH
PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2012-00225. The proposal would amend
the Salt Lake City Zoning Map from R-1/5000 (Single Family
Residential) to CB (Community Business) to allow for a dental office
use. Petitioners - Lars and Bethany Christensen. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Joel Paterson, Ana Valdemoros, Lars Larsen and
Bethany Larsen briefed the Council with a PowerPoint Presentation and
handouts . Discussion included how esthetics would be changed with
rezone, ingress/egress issues, provisions for cross easements, impact
of additional commercial project, potential plans regarding public
right-of-way, traffic accommodations, transportation analysis needed,
limited opportunity to develop deceleration/emergency lane, landscape
requirements, concerns regarding the number of curb cuts, overflow
parking, enhancing walkability, and area not user-friendly for
pedestrians .
8:16:36 PM Lars Larsen and Bethany Larsen were invited to address
the Council . Mr. Larsen said he felt a dentist office would benefit
the area and they wanted to develop the property with appropriate
esthetics so it would blend in as much as possible .
Councilmember Garrott said future planning efforts needed to
address how to better accommodate people instead of automobiles .
Councilmember LaMalfa said a public hearing would be scheduled.
#4 . 8:21:10PM HOLD A DISCUSSION WITH THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING
LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS IN CITY-OWNED PARKSTRIPS. On August 3, the
Council initiated a Legislative Action that requested staff review the
current regulations and address the possibility of providing more
options for planting in parkstrips, particularly relating to vegetable
gardening and water-wise plants. View Attachments
Ray Milliner, Nick Tarbet, Joel Paterson and Wilford Sommerkorn
briefed the Council with handouts .
Discussion included safety/crime prevention, better define safety
elements, clarify sight triangle formula, standardized setbacks,
maintenance/esthetics issues, allow parking in drive approach/apron,
property owners see parkstrip maintenance as a burden, clarify rules
to enhance enforcement, rename parkstrip to curb gardens,
unsustainable status quo, sidewalk impediments, enhance walkability,
density/visibility recommendation for tall grasses/vegetation, and
preserve neighborhood integrity and streetscape continuity.
Councilmember Garrott said he was interested from an urban design
standpoint, in exploring other values that were not being driven by
transportation safety. He said having parkstrips as arable land was
good public policy which would help achieve sustainability and local
food production goals . He said the City needed to provide flexibility
and find ways to reward property owners by allowing/encouraging them
to be creative with parkstrip enhancement/plantings as long as they
met certain requirements such as curb setbacks and sight parameters .
Councilmember Love said she agreed it was important to encourage
creativity/self-expression but it was also important to create a
walkable community where pedestrians would not be impeded while
utilizing sidewalks .
Councilmember Penfold said he liked the visibility concept and
felt more discussion/education was needed on aspects of the proposal
such as the 30% requirement and rip-your-strip. He said City
regulations needed to be clear to avoid confusion and flexibility was
needed to encourage property owners to develop/maintain parkstrips .
He said he felt the City' s goal was to have interesting parkstrips
that were well maintained, did not block visibility and allowed
unimpeded pedestrian passage .
Councilmember Garrott said he wanted to meet with Transportation
staff to discuss specific examples showing how curbstrip plantings
impaired a driver' s vision when accessing City streets .
Mr. Sommerkorn asked if the Council wanted Planning to meet with
stakeholders about concerns that had been raised and come back with
additional information. Councilmember LaMalfa said yes .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if Council Members wanted to put this
on Open City Hall . Councilmember Christensen said he wanted to wait
until all information (pros and cons) was available before soliciting
public input .
#5. 7:14:51 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13. BUDGET AMENDMENTS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES EACH
YEAR TO REFLECT ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CITY' S BUDGETS. This proposed
budget amendment would create a revenue and expense budget of $1 . 8
million for the Street Lighting Enterprise Fund, including the
creation of three new full time employee positions to run the new
Street Lighting Enterprise Fund program. The Council adopted
ordinances creating the fund on Dec. 11, 2012. The amendment also
includes a Council request to consider funding in support of the
Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) 2013 conference. View Attachments
Jim Lewis, Thomas Ward, Lehua Weaver and David Everitt briefed
the Council with handouts .
A-1 : Create Street Lighting Enterprise Fund ($1,800,500 Source:
Street Lighting Enterprise Fund) . Mr. Lewis discussed revenue/expense
information with the Council including stolen wire, billing/consulting
services, installation and maintenance issues, energy efficiencies,
the ongoing system audit and new positions .
Councilmember Christensen said new employees needed effective
communication skills due to constant public interaction. Mr. Ward
said they would include that in the job requirements .
Mr. Everitt said capital expenditures, not specifically related
to energy efficiency upgrades, could be performed with Council
authorization. He said the Administration would come back to the
Council with specific information about how to proceed with efficiency
upgrades . Ms . Weaver said some appropriate efficient upgrades could
be done along with capital expenditures as long as that understanding
was included in the authorization.
Ms . Weaver asked about drafting a motion that expressed the
intent that getting the lights back on would move forward without
restriction. Councilmember Christensen asked to have the mid-level
strategic plan included as part of the budget discussion. Mr. Ward
said they would prepare information for the budget process .
7:30:29PM I-1 : Contribution to the 2013 CNU conference. Ms . Weaver
said Councilmember Simonsen requested $15, 000 in sponsorship funds be
added to support the conference . Councilmember LaMalfa asked if the
conference was in Salt Lake or Park City. Ms . Weaver said she would
verify the location and update the Council .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Administration indicated that sometimes
there were requests for registrations to be shared with the sponsoring
city in exchange for a contribution. Councilmember LaMalfa asked if
there were various sponsorship levels such as Silver, Gold, etc. and
if they were tied to specific sponsorship programs . Ms . Weaver said
she would get that information for the Council .
#6. 9:05:25PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING CHANGES TO THE APPEALS
PROCESS FOR DENIED GRAMA REQUESTS. The proposal would eliminate the
Records Appeals Board, resulting in all appeals going through the
City's Chief Administrative Officer designated for that purpose by the
Mayor. The proposal would also repeal the City's independent records
ordinance. The City would instead rely directly on GRAMA itself. View
Attachments
Edwin Rutan, Sonya Kintaro and Jan Aramaki briefed the Council
with handouts . Mr. Rutan said the Appeals Board structure which had
been in place for 15-20 years did not comply with GRAMA which required
participation of elected officials . He said the current structure
needed to be changed to meet State law which required appeals to go to
the City' s Chief Administrative Officer.
Discussion included cost recovery issues/options, accessing
information from databases, charges for database access outside GRAMA,
would more online information lessen demand for requests, ability to
assess actual costs, options/costs associated with appeals, variable
fee structure based on volume, recovery limited to actual costs,
determine relevant online information, costs subsidized by City,
education component, obtain public input on GRAMA issues such as
record types and accessibility, evaluate best use of City resources,
recourse available through State Court, fee waiver options, potential
conflicts of interest, defer appeals to an independent body, potential
to lose controls, low number of appeals have been filed, potential to
use another City board and transparency issues .
A majority of the Council was in favor of eliminating the Appeals
Board and adding the statutory requirement for appeals to go to the
City' s Chief Administrative Officer. Councilmember LaMalfa said a
public hearing would be scheduled.
#7 . (WRITTEN BRIEFING ONLY) RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING FROM
MAYOR BECKER' S ADMINISTRATION REGARDING PUBLIC RESTROOM DESIGN OPTIONS
AND THE RELATED BUILDING COSTS. The City Council requested more
information on multiple types of restrooms design options, including
concrete, pre-fabricated, and the current City engineered design.
View Attachments
No discussion was held.
#8 . (WRITTEN BRIEFING ONLY) RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING
A RESOLUTION THAT WOULD RATIFY THE MAYOR' S APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY
JUSTICE COURT JUDGES FOR THE SALT LAKE CITY JUSTICE COURT. Temporary
judges are required in the event that Salt Lake City Justice Court
judges need to recuse themselves or otherwise be absent from their
duties. View Attachments
No discussion was held.
#9. 9:32:08PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments
Michael Akerlow participated in the announcements . See file M
13-5 for announcements .
#10 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON
COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND
VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
No issues were discussed.
#11 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 45 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January
15, 2013 .
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January 22, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen,
Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold and
Charlie Luke .
Absent: Councilmember Luke Garrott (first half of work session) .
Staff In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, City Council Deputy Director; Ann Ober, Director of
Administrative Services; Linda Benton, Finance and Contract
Coordinator; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Rick Graham,
Public Services Director; Alden Breinholt, Public Services Operations
Director; Michael Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Director; David
Terry, Golf Enterprise Fund Manager; Thomas Ward, Public Utilities
Deputy Director; Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, Community and Economic
Development Deputy Director; Eric Shaw, Community and Economic
Development Director; Debra Alexander, Human Resource Director; Jodi
Langford, Employee Benefits Administrator; Nancy Sanders, Public
Services Senior Accountant; Bob Farrington, Director of Economic
Development; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Orion Goff,
Building Official; Randy Isbell, Civil Enforcement Inspector; Wilford
Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; Sonya
Kintaro, Chief Deputy City Recorder and Beverly Jones, Deputy City
Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Michael Allegra, Utah Transit Authority General
Manager; Todd Provost, Utah Transit Authority Senior Program Manager
for Project Development; Dave Goeres, Utah Transit Authority Chief
Safety Officer; and Jeff Sachs, Managing Partner, Strategic Advisory
Group.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . RECEIVE A STATUS UPDATE ON THE OPENING OF THE UTAH TRANSIT
AUTHORITY (UTA) AIRPORT LINE BY MICHAEL ALLEGRA, UTA GENERAL MANAGER,
AND TODD PROVOST, SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, AS
WELL AS AN AIRPORT LINE SAFETY PRESENTATION BY DAVE GOERES, CHIEF
SAFETY OFFICER.
Michael Allegra, Todd Provost, and Dave Goeres briefed the
Council on the status of the TRAX and Frontrunner projects and UTA
safety program with two videos .
2:29:29 PM Discussion followed regarding the time of operation to
accommodate early flight departures and late night arrivals, bus
service changes due to the addition of the Airport TRAX line and
accommodation for Airport employees .
#2 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING;
a) A PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT WOULD DEFINE THE CRITERIA AND
PROCESS FOR THE NAMING OR RENAMING OF THE CITY' S ASSETS. THE
SCOPE OF THE PROPOSAL DOES NOT INCLUDE HONORARY STREET
NAMING. View Attachments
b) DISCUSS A PROPOSED PROCESS FOR HONORARY NAMING OF
STREETS. View Attachments
Karen Halladay, Ann Ober, Linda Benton and Nick Tarbet briefed
the Council with handouts .
2:45:18 PM Discussion followed on longevity of naming rights, the use
of `ninety acres' standard applied to a City park where approval of
the naming would be determined by the Council, how the naming policy
would apply to the Utah Performing Arts Center, sponsorships and past
philosophy regarding naming assets .
2:56:03PM A straw poll was conducted on the following:
a) The Council was in favor of moving forward on the proposed
process for honorary naming of streets .
b) The Council was in favor of moving forward on the
discussion on the proposed ordinance defining the criteria
and process for the naming or renaming of the City' s
assets, not to include honorary street naming.
3:00:51PM Discussion followed on criteria set for the definition of
a major asset and the ability to subsequently name assets that had an
honorary name . Council Members Christensen, Penfold and Sorenson were
interested in adding a reference in renaming an asset that had already
been named to the ordinance .
3:05:33PM Cindy Gust-Jenson asked Council if staff could bring each
item to the Council early in the process . She said if staff knew the
Council was interested in moving forward on an item, staff could set
priorities to meet Council' s needs and provide an estimation of staff
time . Councilmember LaMalfa said yes . He said they would return to
the assets naming item one more time and try to move forward.
#3. RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 3 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2012-13. BUDGET AMENDMENTS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES EACH YEAR
TO REFLECT ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CITY' S BUDGETS, INCLUDING PROPOSED
PROJECT ADDITIONS AND MODIFICATIONS. THIS AMENDMENT INCLUDES ITEMS
SUCH AS CARRY-FORWARD ENCUMBRANCES FOR THE SEWER, STORM WATER AND
WATER FUNDS, AS WELL AS A PROPOSAL FOR THE STEINER EAST SPORTS
COMPLEX. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno and Gina Chamness briefed the Council with
handouts . Discussion followed regarding the Administration' s delay in
projecting upward sales tax revenue until February 2013 . Ms . Bruno
briefed the Council on fund balance .
A-1 : AT&T Cell Tower Relocation ($350,000 — Source: CIP Fund)
Ms . Bruno and Michael Akerlow briefed the Council . Discussion followed
regarding relocating the cell phone tower from the Barnes Bank
Building to the new Public Safety Building. Councilmember Penfold
asked for clarification about using the monopole on the Public Safety
Building and possible disruptions to the emergency system. Council
discussed the cost savings for relocating versus keeping the tower at
the Barnes Bank Building and waiting for the lease to expire .
A-5 : Increase to Golf Water and Operating Capital ($407,599 -
Source: Golf Fund) . Ms . Bruno, David Terry and Tom Ward briefed the
Council . Discussion followed regarding the timeframe for the
irrigation design and energy audit. Mr. Terry said a report from
Public Utilities on secondary water options was required for each golf
course to reduce water costs . He said the amount asked for would
complete this phase of the Siemens audit. Discussion followed
regarding secondary water projects at various sites of the City. Mr.
Terry said they were not looking for a lower rate from Public
Utilities or subsidy from the General Fund. Mr. Terry said they were
already using this money on the Rose Park restrooms and kitchen
infrastructure at Mountain Dell based on the contract with the
concessionaire and the start of golf season. He said the requested
funds would be rolled into the whole Siemens project. He said if not
funded through the budget amendment, the money would come from the
Golf Fund. Mr. Terry said there would be zero cash balance in the
golf fund on June 30 .
A-6 : Refuse Budget Increase for Expense in Fleet Maintenance
($245,700 - Source: Refuse Fund) Ms . Bruno and Nancy Sanders briefed
the Council . Discussion followed regarding the higher-than-expected
maintenance cost of the CNG packers .
A-7 and A-8 : No discussion.
A-9 : 3:50:19 PM Expedited Plan Review Outsourcing ($150,000 -
Source: fund balance of the General Fund) Ms . Bruno briefed the
Council . Discussion followed regarding the increase to access this
service . Councilmember Love said outsourcing might not be the answer
for expeditious service for plan review. She suggested a City
employee dedicated to plan review and paid through the expedited plan
review fund might be more efficient .
A-10 : No discussion.
A-ll : 3:53:50 PM Sports Complex/Steiner East HVAC Improvements
($3, 937,425 - Source: CIP Fund) Ms . Bruno, Rick Graham and Alden
Breinholt briefed the council . Ms . Bruno said this was to authorize
upfront payment and engage ESCO debt service arrangement to pay for
HVAC and energy improvement projects . She said the City owned the
building and contracted with the County to run the building. She said
the County paid $500, 000 a year in operating subsidy. She said the
City and the County would each pay half of the debt service .
Discussion followed regarding the benefit of service, County
involvement in capital improvements and sharing of utility savings,
savings from the use of high energy-efficient equipment, pay back,
annual savings and alternatives to ESCO service .
A-12 : 4:05:11 PM Remove $150,000 Reduction Placeholder from CED -
($150,000 - Source: fund balance of the General Fund) Ms . Bruno, Mary
De La Mare-Schaefer and Eric Shaw briefed the Council . Discussion
followed regarding the placement of the public engagement coordinator
in the Community and Economic Development Department (CED) , City-wide
departmental access to the public engagement coordinator and the
expectations of what this position would accomplish. Ms . De La Mare-
Schaefer said training on public engagement had been informally
conducted amongst other departments . She said Planning was seen as a
leader in civic engagement and by placing the position in CED, the
budget would allow them the resources to move forward in a more
deliberate way. She said it was important for City-wide consistency
in the civic engagement process . Ms . Bruno said they would add the
full time employee budget funds to CED.
*Councilmember Luke Garrott arrived during the 10-minute break.
5:28:52PM Ms . Bruno continued the briefing on the budget amendment
#3 .
B-1, B-2 : No discussion.
D-3 : Memorial House Rental Income - ($51,819 - Source: CIP Fund)
Ms . Bruno said the Administration mistakenly allocated certain items
to the donation account and requested moving them to a CIP account.
The repairs and maintenance items were not placed in the City' s 10-
year CIP plan. Councilmember Penfold asked for a follow up regarding
the non-inclusion of these budget items in the CIP plan.
D-5 to D-9 : No discussion.
D-10 : Request to Increase Risk Budget from Sale of Redwood Rd.
Clinic ($252,515 -Source: Risk Fund) Ms . Bruno and Jodi Langford
briefed the council . Ms . Bruno said the Administration requested
funds from the sale of the Redwood Clinic be placed in the Risk Fund
for an employee health clinic.
Discussion was held regarding the location of the new clinic and
its accessibility to the majority City employees .
D-11 to D-17, I-1 : No discussion.
Ms . Bruno said she would add the public engagement coordinator
position as a Council Added Item.
Councilmember Christensen said he wanted feedback regarding sales
tax revenue and a plan to manage the budget if there was a short fall
before the budget amendment was approved. Ms . Bruno said the public
hearing was scheduled for February 19, 2013 and the adoption might be
the first meeting in March. She said the Administration would have
the revised estimates and solutions by then.
Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted a status update on the
Community Education Program regarding parking meters .
Councilmember Christensen said he wanted to receive a report of
revenue generated from bagged parking meters for the budget going
forward in various areas of the City. Ms . Bruno asked about doing a
legislative intent. Councilmember Christensen said yes .
Councilmember Penfold said he wanted feedback on the subject of
relocating meters to areas where more revenue could be generated.
#4 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM STRATEGIC ADVISORY GROUP (SAG) ON
THEIR ANALYSIS AND FINANCIAL MODEL FOR A POTENTIAL CONVENTION
HEADQUARTER HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE CITY. THE SALT LAKE CITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (RDA) AND SALT LAKE COUNTY JOINTLY FUNDED THIS
STUDY. View Attachments
4:31:03 PM Bob Farrington and Jeff Sachs briefed the Council with
handouts and a power point presentation. 5:09:15PM Discussion followed
regarding local option sales tax and exemptions, expectations of
certain return of investment based on numbers of responders to a
Request for Proposal, the method used for the impact on the market,
partnership with parking and a revenue-generating parking model that
paid for itself, financing models compliance with State law, the
status of tourism in Salt Lake City, downsizing the convention hotel
and market research on demand for conventions .
Councilmember Penfold said he wanted Mr. Sachs to provide
information for comparing the static nature of Salt Lake City with
other comparative markets . Councilmember Garrott asked Mr. Sachs for
a report on the state of the tourism market in downtown Salt Lake
City.
#5. DISCUSS THE CITY' S SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL ORDINANCE, INCLUDING
THE INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDINANCE. View Attachments
5:42:39 PM Russell Weeks, Orion Goff and Randy Isbell briefed the
council on the snow removal ordinance with handouts and photographs .
Mr. Weeks asked if the Council wanted to change the ordinance to allow
more administrative discretion. He said the existing ordinance did not
outline specific enforcement guidelines .
Councilmember Luke said he was concerned the City was not giving
residents the benefit of doubt in storm situations . He said he wanted
latitude given when a good faith effort was made to clear the
sidewalk.
Discussion was held regarding issuing warnings before citations,
consideration during severe storms while keeping sidewalks safe,
recommendations to carry out the intent of the ordinance and allow
flexibility.
6:00:11 PM Councilmember Love said her issue was that of fairness
and lack of consistency when citations were given. Mr. Goff said more
warnings were given last year and more citations this year. He said
they did not have an electronic method to track which residences
received warnings or citations in past years .
Mr. Goff said he would do more research, have a conversation with
staff about consistency, provide more training and would speak with
Administration about recognizing the good faith effort made by
residents . The Council directed staff to list comments and concerns
for discussion.
#6.HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED MASTER
PLAN REFINEMENT PROCESS. View Attachments
No discussion was held.
#7 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING POTENTIAL MOTIONS TO ADOPT OR
AMEND A PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT WOULD AMEND SALT LAKE CITY CODE
SECTION 21A. 46 . 020 .B, TITLED DEFINED TERMS, AND ENACT SECTION
21A. 46 . 070 .X, TITLED ELECTRONIC SIGNS. THE SECTIONS ARE PARTS OF A
PROPOSED ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN JANUARY
2012 UNDER PETITION NOS . PLNPCM2010-00717 AND PLNPCM2010-0032 . RELATED
PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF CITY
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE MOTIONS DURING THE COUNCIL' S FORMAL
MEETING. View Attachments
6:20:21 PM Mr. Weeks, Lynn Pace and Wilford Sommerkorn briefed the
council with handouts . Discussion was held regarding the public
service given by electronic signs, brightness of signs, full motion
video, aesthetics, the applicability and relevance of the 1995
ordinance, an approach to regulate through Zoning and construction of
a new ordinance with electronic sign components .
Mr. Sommerkorn said he felt a more comprehensive look at the
ordinance was needed because there have been many developments in
electronic signs since 1995 .
#8 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View Attachments
See File M 12-5 for announcements .
#9 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON
COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND
VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS .
#10 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES :
Not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 36 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held January
22, 2013 .
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February 12, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at
5 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Michael Akerlow,
Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Janice Jardine, Council
Land Use Policy Analyst; Eric Shaw, Community and Economic Development
Director; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Justin Belliveau,
Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager;
Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Greg Davis, Public Services
Finance Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; David Terry, Golf
Enterprise Fund Manager; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Guest in Attendance: Dale Okerlund, Lewis, Young, Robertson and
Burningham.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 5 : 06 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES RELATED TO THE
NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:
a) 5:06:31 PM An ordinance that would adopt the Community Development
Plan for the Block 70 Community Development Project Area. The
proposal would create a Community Development Area (CDA) for
the downtown area located between State and Main Streets from
100 South to 200 South. The CDA would generate funds to
contribute to the cost of the construction of the new
Performing Arts Center project, allowing the Salt Lake City
Redevelopment Agency to collect tax increment generated from
properties on Block 70. Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, and
the Salt Lake City School District are the three participating
taxing entities. View Attachments
Justin Belliveau and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council with
handouts . Mr. Belliveau said this item would be scheduled for formal
consideration at the next meeting.
b) 5:09:05 PM A resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of
a Second Supplemental Trust Indenture relating to the City' s
$15,000,000 Subordinate Excise Tax Revenue Notes, Series 2012,
in order to make the interest on such Notes subject to federal
income taxation and providing for related matters. View
Attachments
Justin Belliveau, Jennifer Bruno and Dale Okerlund briefed the
Council with handouts . Ms . Bruno said following analysis, the
Administration would transmit a full financial plan to the Council in
March or April, 2013 for the final proposal . She said a fully taxable
scenario would be included but should any portion of the bonds be
deemed eligible for tax-exempt status, then the Administration would
come back to the Council with more information.
Ms . Bruno said the Council needed to let the Administration know
if more information was needed before a final decision was made about
the $110 million. Councilmember Penfold said he was interested in
obtaining estimates as soon as possible regarding potential taxable
and tax-exempt scenarios .
Councilmember Garrott said policy issues regarding exemptions,
public/private ownership, flexibility, promotion efforts, naming
rights and commercialization needed to be explored and asked Council
staff to help refine questions for future discussions . Ms . Bruno said
both items were scheduled for formal consideration on February 19,
2013 .
#2 . 6:05:35 PM INTERVIEW CHAD ANDERSON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE SUGAR HOUSE PARK AUTHORITY BOARD.
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Anderson' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for consideration during the Formal meeting.
#3. 6:11:21 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED
MASTER PLAN REFINEMENT PROCESS. View Attachments
Janice Jardine, Eric Shaw, Neil Lindberg, Nick Norris and Wilford
Sommerkorn briefed the Council with handouts . Discussion included
plans viewed as living documents, time review/updates with election
cycles, how should plans be formatted, expenses associated with
creating/printing hard copies, utilize digital/electronic
technologies, create template to analyze all existing community plans,
establish realistic goals, long-term values/visions, resources needed
to accomplish goals/plans, include potential costs in upcoming budget,
review/incorporate older plans in current process, ensure input from a
wide variety of community stakeholders and find systematic ways to
incorporate input, analyze how CDBG/CIP projects tie to plans,
consider/incorporate future land use/zoning changes, identify
alternatives, incorporate processes in City code, make expectations
clear to community and evaluate quality of final product.
Councilmember LaMalfa said a community engagement guidebook was
prepared by the Administration and suggested Planning use that as a
rubric for the engagement process .
#4 . 5:40:00 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET
AMENDMENT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13. BUDGET AMENDMENTS HAPPEN
SEVERAL TIMES EACH YEAR TO REFLECT ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CITY' S BUDGETS,
INCLUDING PROPOSED PROJECT ADDITIONS AND MODIFICATIONS. This amendment
includes items such as carry-forward encumbrances for Sewer, Storm
Water and Water Funds, as well as a proposal for the Steiner East
Sports Complex. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Michael Akerlow, David Terry, Greg Davis and Gina
Chamness briefed the Council with handouts . Ms . Bruno said additional
information regarding revised revenue projections was provided.
Councilmember Christensen requested information about how
salaries/labor costs factored into the overall budget . Ms . Chamness
said she would provide the information. Councilmember Garrott
requested information about whether or not there had been a decline in
street parking.
Item A-1 : AT&T Cell Tower relocation ($350,000 - Source: CIP
Fund) . Council Members said it appeared this was not an urgent issue
and wanted the Administration to continue exploring options .
Item A-5: Increase to Golf water and operating capital ($407,599
- Source: Golf Fund) . Ms . Bruno said additional information was
provided. Ms . Gust-Jenson said staff was concerned about advancing
ESCO projects like the Bonneville Clubhouse/road improvements before
the Council held policy discussions . She said Rick Graham, Public
Services Director, suggested holding off on the ESCO until the
Community and Economic Development consultant was available to work
with the ESCO to evaluate and preserve all options . A majority of the
Council was in favor.
Mr. Terry asked if the Siemens Company could continue working
with Public Utilities to investigate secondary water sources . Ms .
Gust-Jenson said yes . She said her staff would work with the
Administration to develop a motion that would preclude the Bonneville
Clubhouse and road design along with other issues that still needed to
be evaluated by an outside consultant and approved by the Council .
Item I-1 : Placeholder (Lindsey Garden - off leash area) .
Councilmember Penfold said he recommended a reverse allocation to
allow the community time to discuss potential solutions . He said he
would work with staff to draft a potential motion and was available to
answer questions .
Item I-2 : Placeholder-reimbursement of expenses for snow fighting
costs ($TBD) Ms . Bruno said the Administration was working to provide
final cost overrun estimates by February 19, 2013 .
#5. 5:25:42PM HOLD A DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2013 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Neil Lindberg briefed the Council on Representative Craig
Powell' s bill regarding opinion question legislation. Although the
bill had been abandoned, several Council Members expressed interest in
pursuing legislation next year. Councilmember LaMalfa said he
understood Council staff was prepared for an aggressive campaign this
fall .
#6. 6:54:07PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#10 . 7:01:04 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN
UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE
CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Councilmember LaMalfa said future Work Session meetings would
include briefings with other State/City entities regarding partnership
activities .
#11 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 01 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
February 12, 2013 .
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February 19, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen (in
at 5 : 00 p.m. ) , Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan
Penfold and Charlie Luke .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Nick Tarbet, Council Constituent Liaison/Budget and Policy Analyst;
Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; Rick Graham, Public
Services Director; Eric Shaw, Director of Community and Economic
Development; Karen Krieger, Arts Council Executive Director; Jennifer
Bruno, Council Deputy Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff;
Nick Norris, Senior Planner; Janice Jardine, Council Senior Policy
Analyst; Helen Langan, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Justin Belliveau,
Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director; Dan Mule' , City Treasurer; Edwin
Rutan, City Attorney; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Division
Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Ann Ober,
Administrative Services Director; Karen Halladay, Council Budget and
Policy Analyst; Damon Georgelas, Senior City Attorney; and Beverly
Jones, Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Phil Jordan, Salt Lake County; and Greg
Garfield, GTS .
Councilmember LaMalfa conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 11 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2 : 11 : 42 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION ABOUT THEIR COUNCIL
RETREAT WHICH WAS HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013. This discussion
will include projects relating to the Arts and Culture Philosophy
Statement. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Lehua Weaver, Rick Graham, Eric Shaw and Karen
Krieger briefed the Council from attachments . Councilmember
Christensen asked Mr. Graham to evaluate the process . He said people
should not have to go through a lot of steps . Mr. Graham said they
were working towards consolidation and making applications easier.
Councilmember Penfold said he felt the Council did not have a
distinction between a large event and a neighborhood event . He asked
Mr. Graham to come back with suggestions on how to break that down.
Straw polls taken:
• Does Council want staff to come back with a proposal for
different types of events, small versus large where the small
would be streamlined and to consider the establishment of a
review team to review all events . All Council Members were in
favor except Councilmember Simonsen who was absent for the
vote .
• Council Members were in favor of moving forward with this
issue .
#2 . 2 : 58 :25 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION ON PRIORITIES RELATED TO THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE 2013-14 FISCAL YEAR, INCLUDING COMMUNICATION OF
THOSE PRIORITIES TO MAYOR BECKER AND HIS ADMINISTRATION FOR
CONSIDERATION IN THEIR BUDGET PREPARATIONS. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno and David Everitt briefed the Council with
attachments . Councilmember Penfold asked for a response from the
Administration on the Council' s budget suggestions . Mr. Everitt said
the Council' s list was helpful . He said he could get some initial
feedback to the Council within one week.
#3 . 3 : 11 : 57 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE
THAT WOULD MODIFY THE CONDITIONAL BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN REVIEW
ZONING REGULATIONS . THE PROPOSAL WOULD : View Attachments
• ELIMINATE CONFLICTS IN THE ZONING REGULATIONS AND CLARIFY
EXISTING DESIGN CRITERIA
• REMOVE DESIGN CRITERIA THAT ARE MORE RESTRICTIVE THAN THE
BASE ZONING REGULATIONS
• CHANGE ALL DESIGN-RELATED CONDITIONAL USES TO ITEMS THAT MAY
BE REVIEWED THROUGH THE BUILDING AND DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS
PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00783 . (For example, the
proposal would remove the option to allow additional height
in some zoning districts as a conditional use and include
the option for additional height in the building and design
review process. Additional height is considered a design
element rather than a land use. )
RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS
PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER)
Nick Norris and Janice Jardine briefed the Council from
attachments . Council Members were in favor of moving this item forward
to a public hearing.
#4 . 3 : 36 : 08 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING TWO RESOLUTIONS
RELATED TO THE NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER: View Attachments
• OPERATING - AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
COUNTY AND THE UTAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AGENCY - AN
INTERLOCAL ENTITY TO BE CREATED BY THE COUNTY, THE CITY AND
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY, AS MEMBERS -
RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE UTAH PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER.
• OWNERSHIP - AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
COUNTY, THE CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE
CITY RELATING TO THE OWNERSHIP OF THE UTAH PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER.
Helen Langan, Justin Belliveau, Jennifer Bruno, Phil Jordan,
Damon Georgelas and Greg Garfield briefed the Council from attachments
and a power point presentation. Ms . Bruno said this item was scheduled
for action next week. She said Councilmember LaMalfa suggested that a
public hearing be held and advertised. She said staff would e-mail
notices out to anyone who had commented on Open City Hall, thru e-
mails or open houses .
Councilmember Luke left the meeting at 4 : 23 p.m.
#5 . 4 : 44 : 07 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A DELEGATING BOND
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $8 ,000 ,000
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CITY' S GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING
BONDS TO REFUND IN ADVANCE OF THEIR MATURITY CERTAIN OF THE CITY' S
CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, GIVING AUTHORITY TO
CERTAIN OFFICERS TO APPROVE THE FINAL TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SUCH
BONDS WITHIN CERTAIN PARAMETERS AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS .
This is a refinancing of general obligation bonds at a lower interest
rate which will result in a savings of approximately $1 . 2 million over
the remaining life of the bonds. These savings would be realized in
the form of slightly lower property tax bills for this component of
the property tax rate. View Attachments
Dan Mule' and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council from
attachments .
#6 . 4 : 47 : 03 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO
ESTABLISH A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD .
The proposed committee would be made up of up to 13 members appointed
by the Mayor with the Advice and Consent of the City Council . It would
provide recommendations to the Transportation Division, the
Transportation Advisory Board and other City divisions, departments
and offices on bicycling related matters. View Attachments
Councilmember Simonsen arrived at 5 : 00 p.m. and Councilmember
Luke returned at 5 : 10 p.m.
Robin Hutcheson, Ed Rutan and Russell Weeks briefed the Council
from attachments .
Straw Polls Taken:
• Adopt the single "whereas clause" as the purpose statement
that "the purpose of the standing committee shall be to
consider bicycle issues from the perspective of..." Council
Members Christensen, Love, Luke, Garrott, Penfold and
Simonsen were in favor and Councilmember LaMalfa was not in
favor.
• Whether or not to include roles and duties as those that
resemble the ones from Page 2 of the memo for codification
in the ordinance for the bike committee . Council Members
were not in favor with a vote of five to two.
• A general statement that the composition of the Board shall
represent different types of uses and ability levels
including potentially non cyclists who might be able to
provide input about awareness of cyclists . Council Members
were in favor.
Mr. Rutan said they would prepare another legislative version to
show changes based on the discussion today. Council Members were in
favor of holding a public hearing.
#7 . 5 : 32 :26 PM CONTINUE THEIR DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSED
ORDINANCE THAT WOULD DEFINE THE CRITERIA AND PROCESS FOR THE NAMING OR
RENAMING OF THE CITY' S ASSETS . The scope of the proposal does not
include honorary street naming. View Attachments
Ann Ober, Karen Halladay and David Everitt briefed the Council
from attachments .
Straw Polls Taken:
• The general sense of the threshold needed to be lowered in
the ordinance . Council Members were unanimous in lowering
the threshold.
• Exempt UPAC and all its components . Six Council Members
voted to exempt UPAC and one voted not to exempt .
• Exempt everything else that was currently in process except
UPAC from this process . Council Members Love, Luke,
Simonsen, LaMalfa and Garrott were not in favor and Council
Members Christensen and Penfold were in favor.
Councilmember LaMalfa said this item would be rescheduled. He
said staff would bring back some new thresholds and UPAC could move
forward.
#8 . RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
TO ALLOW FOR SCHEDULED INSPECTIONS OF QUALIFYING PROPERTIES,
ADDRESSING THE FREQUENCY AND ROUTINE OF INSPECTING RENTAL DWELLINGS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS . View Attachments
#9 . HOLD A DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2013 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
This item not held.
#10 . 6: 16: 03 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET
AMENDMENT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13. Budget amendments happen
several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets,
including proposed project additions and modifications. This amendment
includes items such as carry-forward encumbrances for the Sewer, Storm
Water and Water Funds, as well as a proposal for the Steiner East
Sports Complex. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council from attachments .
#11 . 6: 19: 34 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A
REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
See File M 13-5 for announcements .
#12 . 6: 36: 14 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN
UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE
CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Councilmember LaMalfa briefed the Council on the large number of
legislative transmittals the Council was receiving. Council Members
wanted to have more discussion on this issue .
#13. (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES.
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 44 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held
February 19, 2013 .
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March 5, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Helen Langan,
Senior Advisor to the Mayor; Michael Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Director; Janice Jardine, Council Land Use Policy Analyst;
Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Neil
Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Nick Tarbet, Council Constituent
Liaison/Budget and Policy Analyst; Karen Halladay, Council Policy
Analyst; Rick Graham, Director of Public Services; Eric Shaw,
Community and Economic Development Director; Wilford Sommerkorn,
Planning Director; Justin Belliveau, Redevelopment Agency Deputy
Director; Damon Georgelas, Senior City Attorney; Nick Norris, Planning
Manager; Michaela Oktay, Principal Planner; Kathy Rollins, Parks Usage
Coordinator; Robin Hutcheson, Director of Transportation Planning;
Becca King, Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator; and Cindi Mansell, City
Recorder.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 09 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:09:13 PM DISCUSSION REGARDING PRIORITY PROJECTS TO FURTHER
NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CITY. The Council has established
seven areas of policy focus since 2011, including Neighborhood Quality
of Life, and are highlighting projects throughout the City to further
those seven policies. Priority projects relating to the Council 's
policy focus on Economic Health of the City, Transportation and
Mobility, Education, Sustainability, and Parks and Open Space will be
discussed at a future meeting. Priority projects for Arts and Culture
were discussed at the February 19th meeting. (Council Philosophy
Statements)
Janice Jardine and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from
attachments . View Attachments
Councilmember Luke said the City needed to increase community
awareness about the process to address public-infrastructure repairs
and maintenance . There were no objections to the information and
action steps as outlined.
#2 . 2:14:53PM DISCUSSION REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF TWO INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SALT LAKE COUNTY AND THE UTAH
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AGENCY (UPACA) , AN INTERLOCAL ENTITY TO BE
CREATED BY THE COUNTY, THE CITY, AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT
LAKE CITY, AS MEMBERS, RELATING TO THE OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF THE
UTAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Helen Langan, and Damon Georgelas briefed the
Council from attachments relative to Board accountability; Arts
Accessibility Program; Operations of Ancillary spaces; and Internal
City logistics .
Discussion followed regarding membership and term limits for the
UPACA Board. Mr. Georgelas said there were no restrictions for the
Council' s six designated members . He said there was fear of
establishing a time limit for membership and the ordinance was drafted
with maximum flexibility. He said other boards had statutory
requirements that only offered removal for cause, whereas this offered
steps for removal by the Mayor and Council .
Cindy Gust-Jenson said there were difficulties with no term
limits . She said the result was once the Council provides advice and
consent to the Mayor' s appointments they were in place until the Mayor
removed them or recommended a replacement .
Further discussion followed regarding board composition including
terms which provided opportunities for change and new insight. Ms .
Bruno offered to have Staff prepare legislative intents to delineate
Council expectations . Three Council members said they would like to
see something more formal drafted and adopted.
Ms . Langan said the business model was very complex and the board
would benefit from appointees that were knowledgeable . Inquiry was
raised regarding the five-day timing to establish the board after
adopting the ordinance . Mr. Georgelas said there was no desire for a
lengthy time period with no ownership and no steering; he said the
five-day period could possibly be extended to allow more time for
Council consent .
The Council addressed the annual fiscal and performance audit
suggestion. Ms . Bruno said UPACA could vote to audit but there was
nothing in the agreement to reference or enable either a management or
fiscal audit . She said the City would not have express rights to UPAC
financials other than the six City-appointed board members . Concern
was expressed about potential difficulties associated with obtaining
funding when no standard business processes existed to conduct annual
independent audits . Discussion followed regarding state financial
audit requirements of entities being held by the public. Ms . Gust-
Jenson said there were no definitive answers .
The Council addressed ancillary spaces such as the Lobby Winter
Garden and Black box Theater. Ms . Bruno said the agreement only
related to the theater. Ms . Langan said there was not a solid
understanding of cost and potential revenues associated with that
space and more analysis was needed to determine how costs of other
spaces would come together and result in revenue . She said this was
premature and more information was needed regarding design details .
Councilmember Penfold expressed concern if the County were not
able to provide services to smaller organizations . Ms . Langan said
they were excited about moving forward but had concerns with policies
associated in booking those locations . She said this still needed to
be worked into the business plan, and models for revenue projections
did not exist . She said early concepts illustrated the Lobby and
Winter Garden as two spaces; however, in merging that space it made
sense to have the County operate it .
The Council addressed distribution of Net Operating Income, with
Ms . Bruno stating there was no information as to intended use,
accountability, or how the funds were dispersed. Ms . Gust-Jenson said
fiduciary responsibility was to UPACA; a board member was going to
focus on the interest of that board.
Councilmember Penfold inquired if demographic information would
be required about whom the program would serve, and what future role
the Council would play in program design. He said he wanted an annual
report similar to the Arts Council relative to disbursement of funds
and who would be served. Mr. Georgelas said although the six members
would have input there was nothing in the current agreement and the
program was yet to be developed. Ms . Bruno suggested the ordinance
language include board members be consulted in the development of the
program.
The Council addressed the Arts Accessibility Program and the goal
of an affordable percentage of all seats at all shows . Various
options for a more generous financial calculation and City percentages
of ticket proceeds were discussed to address this community-oriented
mission. The Council expressed concern about not having additional
influence on future fees . Ms . Bruno suggested the Board return to
obtain Council approval of program details prior to the opening of
UPAC.
Ms . Langan said the program was mapped back to specific
conversations and expectations of the Council . She said the intent
was for some sort of sliding scale or voucher and not to provide free
tickets . She discussed the arduous negotiations and said there were
business reasons why the to was an issue with Salt Lake County. The
Council expressed concern about fees but did not want to hold up the
process .
Ms . Langan said definitive direction was needed because Salt Lake
County intended to vote on the interlocal agreements tonight .
A straw poll was taken on the following individual items for
consideration:
The vote was 4-3 not to provide for the ability to call for a
management audit.
The vote was unanimous regarding the ability to call for a
financial audit, unless State Statute provides that ability.
There was apparent consensus to extend the appointments of the
initial board for two months or 60 days.
There was apparent consensus to include a carbon copy to the City
Council, RDA, Mayor's Office, and County Council Office on all regular
UPAC communications.
Ms . Bruno said staff could draft the ordinance relating to board
appointments, term limits, limit to a certain number of employees, and
annual budget check. She inquired if the Council wanted a check in or
approval of the Arts Accessibility Program prior to start up. The
Council discussed whether or not they are prepared to vote this
evening; there was concern expressed for ticket fee clarification
without slowing down the process . Clarification was offered that the
idea of a set percentage might not work because it required
clarification; there was no objection to the idea of changing the fee .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said Council input was needed about public policy
perspective relative to the City' s position on the board. She said if
the Council desired, Staff would continue to work on issues relating
to control, term limits, and the ability to remove board members .
#3. 4:54:35 PM BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST TO AMEND THE CAPITOL
HILL MASTER PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP, REZONE SEVERAL PROPERTIES
LOCATED BETWEEN 300 NORTH AND 800 NORTH AND 400 WEST AND 200 WEST, AND
CHANGE THE MIXED USE (MU) ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS. (Petitioner -
Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2012-00462, 00463, 00464)
The proposal would:
• Amend Master Plan future land use map for properties located in
the area of 400 West between 600-800 North from General
Commercial to High Density Mixed Use, and rezone those parcels to
Mixed Use (MU) to match the surrounding area,
• Amend the Master Plan future land use map designations for most
of the west side of 300 West between 400 and 500 North from
Medium Density Residential and General Commercial to Medium
Density Mixed Use, and rezone four parcels along the 300 West
corridor from Residential Multi-Family (RMF-35) parcels to Mixed
Use (MU) to allow commercial retail uses,
• Amend the Master Plan future land use map designation for one
commercial property located on the northeast corner of 300 West
and 300 North from Medium Density Residential to Medium Mixed Use
to correct a conflict in the plan; and
• Amend the Mixed Use (MU) zoning district regulations to provide
additional flexibility for compatible residential and commercial
mixed use developments.
Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned
to the Mixed Use 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.
Nick Tarbet, Michaela Oktay, and Nick Norris briefed the Council
with attachments . View Attachments
There was Council consensus to schedule a public hearing for
March 26, 2013.
#4 . 4:56:05PM DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT WOULD
DEFINE THE CRITERIA AND PROCESS FOR NAMING OR RENAMING OF THE CITY' S
ASSETS. The scope of the proposal does not include honorary street
naming.
Karen Halladay and Rick Graham briefed the Council with
attachments . View Attachments
Ms . Halladay said a revised proposal was given to the Council
which includes minor revisions relating to a summary of changes,
definitions and asset categories . She said if a petition did not
apply to a naming asset category, it would be left to the discretion
of the City to name the asset . She said the Mayor had to give a
minimum of 15 days notice to the City Council for each naming request
prior to initiating a naming process . The Council could then
determine and notify the Mayor if they wanted to use a legislative
process .
#5. 5:00:24 PM DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO ATHLETIC
FIELD FEES, THE PROCESS FOR RESERVING ATHLETIC FIELDS FOR PUBLIC USE,
AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE PERMITS.
The proposal would:
• Change field fees from a weekly rate of $15 per week per field
to:
o $2 per hour per field for non-profit youth organizations.
o $4 per hour per field for other youth organizations.
o $5 per hour per field for adult organizations.
• Change the format for assigning field space from a weekly basis
to an hourly basis.
• Increase food and beverage permit fees.
As the demand for athletic fields in traditional and non-
traditional sports is growing, the Administration is proposing these
changes in an effort to create more opportunities for participation in
sports leagues and activities. If approved by the Council, these
changes would require the Consolidated Fee Schedule to be amended to
reflect the new charges.
Rick Graham, Karen Halladay, and Kathy Rollins briefed the
Council with attachments . View Attachments
Mr. Graham stated there was more demand than there were athletic
fields in Salt Lake City. Fees have not been raised for several
years; current and proposed fees are lower than what many other Salt
Lake Valley government entities charge . He said the proposal was also
a new format for assigning field space and the hope was to allow more
leagues to reserve field space and participate . He clarified in 2013,
grandfathered leagues would be scheduled; until the Regional Athletic
Complex was completed in 2015, remaining field space will be assigned
per field on a first come, first served basis .
Mr. Graham said sweat equity or donated time by league
organizations would no longer be approved. As a result, the City
would now provide chalk and paint supplies for teams . Discussion
followed regarding field conditions, teams providing sweat equity,
benefits, and higher standards . Councilmember Penfold said he was
interested in maintaining sweat equity and suggested a percentage or
criteria established for certain maintenance types . Mr. Graham said
there was serious need for additional fields and increased
maintenance/improvements on existing fields . He said he planned to
present options to the Mayor regarding general maintenance .
Councilmember Love inquired as to feedback regarding partnering
with other organizations such as the School District that have playing
fields . Mr. Graham said the City had a relationship with the School
District, but they had a completely different public use policy. The
suggestion was made for an interlocal for maintenance with the School
District .
Councilmember Luke requested numbers on sweat equity. Discussion
followed regarding sweat equity needing to be substantial or for
larger projects, possibly tied to volunteer or grant programs, a
method to track/quantify, and exploration of gradual rise of fees
versus all at once .
There was consensus to request Administration return with
criteria to address substantive maintenance issues and a proposal to
be used in exchange for credit towards fees.
#6. 5:45:25PM BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING A PLAN AND
PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK TO UPDATE TO THE CITY' S BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN
MASTER PLAN. The update will reflect the changes in City policy and
practice related to emphasis on multiple types of mobility, the
adoption of the Complete Streets ordinance, and other sustainability
and environmental initiatives.
Robin Hutcheson and Becca King briefed the Council with
attachments . View Attachments
Ms . Hutcheson provided background in regard to initiatives,
consultant selection, and scope of work, schedule and first steps .
She acknowledged the regional partners : Salt Lake City, Salt Lake
County, University of Utah, Utah Department of Transportation, and
Wasatch Front Regional Council . She said there were many innovations
since the plan design including increased focus to seek a progressive
approach. She said there was desire to be able to measure success as
well as marry this process with the Downtown Master Plan. She said if
the Council had significant concerns to let her know because she was
ready to go public with the plan involving stakeholders and the first
open house .
Councilmember Simonsen requested feedback on the most up-to-date
bicycle count statistics and was interested in exploring connections
south of the University. Councilmember Garrott said he wanted to
reinforce the interface between bicycles, pedestrians, and transit.
Councilmember LaMalfa requested that Council Philosophy Statements be
added to the consultant source document.
Concern was raised about the plan being for all streets and not
including potential trail work. Ms . King said those are included in
the current master plan and the majority of those corridors were
undergoing a more intense/separate planning process . Ms . Hutcheson
said the update would focus on programs that did not exist in the
current plan and pursuing new riders .
Inquiry was raised as to whether any of the public outreach
events would occur in Spanish. Ms . Hutcheson said no but
translation/bilingual information could be added. She discussed
notification procedures that were currently being developed and would
include Community Councils, cycling communities, Mayor and City
Council Liaisons, Social Media, the 79 applicants for the Bicycle
Advisory Committee, Transportation Advisory Board, all boards and
commissions of the City, Economic Development touch points, and
bicycle stores .
Councilmember LaMalfa requested a marketing-friendly or
deliverable pamphlet/flyer to provide information in a digestible
manner. Councilmember Simonsen requested information regarding public
meetings for the Council to help distribute via their own methods and
networks .
#7 . BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT WILL MAKE
VARIOUS TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE. The
amendments address three matters: (1) changing dates relating to
candidacy declarations and nominations to comply with state law, (2)
scheduling of council work sessions to conform with current practice,
and (3) addition of references to state law in sections about false
alarms, marriage and dating services, theaters and concerts, air
pollution control, sexually oriented businesses, and obscene films.
View Attachments
Written Briefing Only.
#8 . 6:11:52PM INTERVIEW CHRIS ATKIN PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD .
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Atkin' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for consideration during the Formal meeting.
#9 . 6:14:48PM INTERVIEW ROBERT "TOBY" ALIRES PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE SORENSON MULTI-CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY
BOARD .
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Alires' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for consideration during the Formal meeting.
#10 . HOLD A DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2013 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Item not held.
#11 . 6:18:10 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS .
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#12 . 6:33:36 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN
UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE
CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS .
Councilmember LaMalfa discussed moving transmittals forward from
the Mayor' s Office and requiring one Councilmember' s name as a sponsor
for an item to be placed on the agenda by Administration.
Councilmember Simonsen said he disagreed and that there should be
parody for both the Council and Administration. Discussion was held
on how to allocate Staff resource to pursue Council priorities
including what resources were needed to begin an initiative or start a
petition.
Consensus was made to continue the discussion at a later date.
#13. (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 40 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held March
5, 2013 .
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March 19, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at
5 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan
Penfold, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Soren Simonsen and Charlie
Luke .
Staff In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, City Council Deputy Director; Gordon Hoskins, Chief
Financial Officer, David Everitt, Chief of Staff, Janice Jardine,
Council Land Use Policy Analyst; Eric Shaw, Community and Economic
Development Director; Jessica Thesing, Economic Development Small
Business Manager; Neil Lindberg, City Council Legal Director; Ed
Rutan, City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Robin
Hutcheson, Transportation Administration Director; Julianne Sabula,
Transportation Transit Program Manager; and Sonya Kintaro, Chief
Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Mike Michelsen, Hansen, Barnett and Maxwell; Jon
Nepstad, Consultant, Fehr and Peers .
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 5 : 11 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 5:26:28 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY' S
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2012 AND THE CITY' S MANAGEMENT AUDITOR' S LETTERS REGARDING INTERNAL
CONTROLS AND COMPLIANCE. View Attachment
Gordon Hoskins, Mike Michelson and David Everitt briefed the
Council with attachments . Mr. Michelson discussed the audit process,
limitations, various reports and non-compliant issues . He said the
non-compliant items occurred in the Arts Council involving in-kind
donations and in the Justice Courts regarding internal controls over
the reversals/voids process .
Discussion followed regarding a way to determine if funds were
expended before being appropriated. Mr. Michelsen said the scope of
the audit could be changed to track internal financial policies
outside the requirements of State or Federal Auditors .
The Council directed the Administration to report either the
choices or justification for the current relationship between the Art
Council, the Arts Council Foundation and City government to assess the
quality of the relationship and programs to ensure accountability and
good stewardship.
The Council directed staff to work with the Administration to
provide four options for more frequent financial reporting.
#2 . 5:12:35 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PRIORITY PROJECTS TO
FURTHER ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY. The Council has established
seven areas of policy focus since 2011, including Economic Health of
the City, and is highlighting projects throughout the City to further
those seven policies. Priority projects relating to the Council 's
policy focus on Transportation and Mobility, Education,
Sustainability, and Parks and Open Space will be discussed at a future
meeting. Priority projects for Arts and Culture and Neighborhood
Quality of Life were discussed at the February 19th and the March 5th
meetings. (Council Philosophy Statements) View Attachment
Janice Jardine, Eric Shaw and Jessica Thesing briefed the Council
with attachments . Ms . Jardine said the Administration was asked to
study successful small business nodes and identify strategies for
success and apply them to other business areas, in particular, 900
South 900 West and 2100 East 2100 South. She said the long term goal
was to use the plan as a City-wide model for small business areas .
She said Council staff would collaborate with Administration on a
public engagement process and discussed as part of the budget process .
Discussion followed regarding analysis of the economic nature and
demographics of neighborhoods . Mr. Shaw said although some elements
of a successful business node would not be applicable in all
situations, common elements would be identified that would work in all
areas . A discussion followed on infill development .
Councilmember Garrott directed the Administration to include how
they planned to study the economy of the node in their evaluation.
#3. 6:47:41PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE THAT
WILL MAKE VARIOUS TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE.
The proposed ordinance will make various technical corrections to the
Salt Lake City Code. The amendments address three matters:
( (1) changing dates relating to candidacy declarations and
nominations to conform to State law,
(2) Adding State law references to city code sections regulating
false alarms, marriage and dating services, theaters and concerts, air
pollution control, sexually oriented businesses, and obscene films,
(3) Revising Council meeting notice requirements. View Attachment
Neil Lindberg and Ed Rutan briefed the Council with attachments .
#4 . 6:51:01 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE NEXT STEPS FOR THE
SUGAR HOUSE STREETCAR. Includes: The analysis of alternatives for the
Sugar House Streetcar extension (Phase 2) . The Administration has
proposed adoption of the Locally Preferred Alternative. Adoption of
one of the extension alternatives is necessary for the Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) process to move forward; and
The Sugar House Circulation and Streetscape Amenities Plan, which
considers how transportation projects and policies would affect
circulation around Sugar House, including expansion of the Monument
Plaza, realignment of Sugarmont and Wilmington, reduction of traffic
lanes on Highland Drive, division of large blocks, addition of bicycle
lanes on 2100 South, and connecting Parley's Trail between the
Fairmont Aquatic Center and Hidden Hollow. This plan would be an
implementation tool for the goals adopted in the Sugar House Master
Plan. View Attachment
Russell Weeks, Robin Hutcheson, Julianne Sabula and Jon Nepstad
briefed the Council with attachments . Ms . Hutcheson said the
recommended alternative routes were a culmination of objective
technical analysis of the consultant and what was learned from public
process . She said the consultant was asked to prepare the Circulation
and Amenities Plan at the same time as the Alternatives Analysis Plan.
Discussion followed regarding assessment and development potential of
routes going north on 1100 East and east on 2100 South. Ms . Hutcheson
and Mr. Nepstad said their assumptions about ridership were based on a
large part on land use areas currently zoned for commercial use .
Discussion followed regarding the realignment of Sugarmont Drive,
connections to Parley' s Trail, Monument Plaza traffic patterns,
opportunity for Council input, public engagement, overall
transportation goals for the street car, quality of life issues/walk-
ability and tie-in with the Wasatch Front Regional Council plan.
By straw poll, the majority of the Council voted to move forward
with a public hearing.
Ms . Hutcheson and Mr. Weeks briefed the Council on the Sugar
House Circulation Plan. Discussion followed on the mobility plan and
division of large blocks, bicycle lanes on 2100 South, complete
streets in neighborhoods with viable transportation options for the
public
By straw poll, the Council voted unanimously to move forward to
adopt the circulation plan and schedule a hearing.
Ms . Hutcheson said the paper work should be ready for a hearing
and would get back with the Council on when the hearing can be
scheduled.
Council Chair LaMalfa said the public hearing on the street car
alignment was scheduled for April 23, 2013 . He said outreach would be
made through a variety of ways including postcards, wraps, sandwich
boards and working with partners such as the Library. He said
postcards would be sent to business owners/residents along the
alignment including two blocks on both sides of the alignment and to
other interested parties .
#5. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS View Attachments
See File M 13-5 for announcements .
#6. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING COUNCIL MEMBER
SPONSORSHIP OF ITEMS ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
#7 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES:
Not held.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 07 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held March
19, 2013 .
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March 26, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Senior
City Attorney; Helen Langan, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Damon Georgelas,
Senior City Attorney; Karen Halladay, Council Budget and Policy
Analyst; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Janice Jardine,
Council Land Use Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Constituent
Liaison/Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Council Policy Analyst; Eric
Shaw, Community and Economic Development Director; Wilford Sommerkorn,
Planning Director; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Nole Walkingshaw,
Planning Program Supervisor; Justin Belliveau, Redevelopment Agency
Deputy Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Neil Lindberg, Council
Legal Director; Molly Robinson, Urban Designer, David Salazar, Human
Resources Compensation Program Administrator; Jodi Langford, Human
Resources Benefits Coordinator; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Guest in Attendance: John Campbell, Citizen Compensation Advisory
Committee Chair (CCAC) ; Michael Lobb, Petitioner (Item A3) ; Peter
Erickson, Petitioner (Item A4)
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 06 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:06:37PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM JOHN CAMPBELL, CHAIR OF THE
CITIZEN' S COMPENSATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CCAC' S 2013
ANNUAL REPORT. The report includes information and recommendations
pertaining to the compensation levels of the City's elected officials
and employees, and is presented for consideration each year during the
City's budget review process. View Attachments
Karen Halladay, David Salazar, Jodi Langford and John Campbell
briefed the Council from attachments . Chair Campbell reviewed the
2013 Committee recommendations .
Discussion included salary increase recommendations, elected
official compensation adjustment, position compensation and gender
fairness . Councilmember Love requested further review that included
consideration for women in the workforce . Councilmember Simonsen
added the review needed to include market indicators, skills/job
requirements and compensation comparisons between men and women.
Further discussion followed regarding the tuition program, lump
sum payments for those at or above the maximum pay range and Council
Member salaries . Ms . Gust-Jenson said for many years Council Member
salaries were based on 20% of the Mayor' s . She said the CCAC report
incorrectly stated 30% but felt this issue was worthy of further
discussion. Mr. Salazar said he could provide comparison numbers from
the past few elected official salary surveys .
Discussion was held on the concept of "Pay for Performance . " Mr.
Campbell suggested the City begin considering this type of
compensation and conduct a study to identify best practices among
other public employers .
#2 . 3:08:26PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST TO AMEND THE
SUGAR HOUSE FUTURE LAND USE MAP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 2018 EAST 2100 SOUTH STREET FROM INSTITUTIONAL & PUBLIC
LANDS TO VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL PURSUANT TO PETITION PLNPCM2012-
00546. No changes are proposed to the existing use of the site. The
property is currently zoned Single-family Residential R-1/12, 000.
Amending the Master Plan would be consistent with the residential
zoning classification. Petitioner: Salt Lake City Council . View
Attachments
Joel Paterson and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council from
attachments .
Councilmember Simonsen said the parcel was too small to be
designated as institutional, and the request would strengthen the
existing single-family zoning designation. He said the Sugar House
Community Council submitted a letter of support to the Planning
Commission.
#3. 3:20:25PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE
CN-NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1321 SOUTH
500 EAST TO REMOVE COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (CCRS)
LINKED TO ZONING OF THE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO PETITION PLNPCM2012-
00588 . This would allow the applicant to demolish the existing
building and construct a mixed use residential/office building.
Although the applicant has requested amending the CN-Neighborhood
Commercial zoning to remove the CCRs, consideration may be given to
rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. Petitioner: Michael Lobb. View Attachments
Joel Paterson, Nick Tarbet and Michael Lobb briefed the Council
from attachments . Mr. Tarbet said the CN zoning was established in
1995 and amended in 2004 to include CCR' s . Mr. Lobb said the current
use had been vacant for a number of years and hoped that redeveloping
the site would energize the neighborhood. It was also noted the
Liberty Wells Community Council supported the request.
#4 . 3:24:45PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST TO AMEND THE
ZONING OF THE REAR PORTIONS OF TWO SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
834 AND 836 SOUTH EDISON STREET FROM SR-3 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PATTERN
RESIDENTIAL TO D-2 DOWNTOWN SUPPORT PURSUANT TO PETITION PLNPCM2012-
00114 . The request has been made in order to allow Epic Brewing to
expand their brewing operations. The current zoning would only allow
residential uses and not allow a brewery or other commercial uses.
Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to
the Downtown Support (D-2) zone, consideration may be given to
rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. Petitioner: Epic Brewing LLC-Salt Lake City Council .
View Attachments
John Anderson, Nick Tarbet, Nick Norris and Peter Erickson
briefed the Council from attachments . Mr. Anderson said issues
relating to the proposal were raised throughout the process by Edison
Street property owners . He said the application evolved from the
original request in effort for the applicant and residents to work
together on a compromised solution and not adding traffic onto Edison
Street . He said the Planning Commission forwarded a negative
recommendation to the City Council to extend the D-2 zoning 69 feet to
the east (rear) .
The Council discussed other uses and standards within D-2 zoning,
possible impacts, perimeter design challenges, future Master Plan land
uses and potential elements needed to expand/preserve the residential
neighborhood.
Councilmember Garrott suggested pursuing a master plan amendment
to designate Edison as SR-3 along with other core Central Community
streets to reflect what actually existed. Other alternatives were
discussed.
Mr. Erickson said rear expansion was desired for parking and turn
around. He said restrictions/covenants could be established but if
the D-2 zoning was not approved, he suggested RMU-35; although it
could increase commercial activity on Edison Street and allow build
out to the property line .
Mr. Norris said a development agreement could be created based
upon a specific site plan/uses to ensure properties added vitality to
the surrounding residential . Discussion followed regarding conditions
to mitigate impacts such as additional landscaping, etc.
The Council requested Council/Planning Staff work with the
petitioner in this regard and to return with an applicable motion for
a compromise solution.
#5. 4:07:09 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED ORDINANCE
RELATING TO THE GOVERNANCE OF THE UTAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER BOARD OF
DIRECTORS. View Attachments Under the proposed ordinance:
• Board members would be appointed by the mayor with the advice and
consent of the city council .
• Board members would be appointed for one, four-year term, with no
automatic renewal of their term. No board member would serve for
more than two consecutive terms.
• No more than two of the City's six board appointees may be city
employees. No more than two board members may be from the same
city council district.
• Any board member may be removed from office by the mayor with or
without cause before the normal expiration of their term.
• Board members must annually report to the city council regarding
the UPAC's annual budget and performance metrics.
• Board members must annually report to the city council regarding
the UPAC arts accessibility program.
Jennifer Bruno, Damon Georgelas and Helen Langan briefed the
Council from attachments . Ms . Bruno said the Administration
recommended the Council appoint an interim board comprised of City
employees for the duration of construction to help the
design/construction process run smoothly as well as ensure the City' s
interests were protected while the project was under development. She
said Administration also requested appointing four employees to the
final board.
Mr. Georgelas described the construction arrangement through
direct Redevelopment Agency (RDA) contracts to manage
construction/ownership. Councilmember Christensen said he understood
long-term facility management but expressed concern about construction
management and Utah Performing Arts Center Agency (UPACA) bond
proceeds . Ms . Gust-Jenson stated recent City infrastructure projects
(Library, Leonardo, and Public Safety Building) were managed by City
professionals rather than by a board and inquired if there was a way
to make the City the construction manager. Ms . Langan said one
solution could be to delay signing RDA agreements until the facility
was complete .
Discussion was held on the board' s composition with Ms . Langan
stating it was important to balance staff with community members .
Councilmember Love said she viewed this as a community board, not as
an internal management board. It was stated the interim committee
composition could be different from the final board; the suggestion
was offered for more technical/construction supervisory members
initially. Mr. Georgelas said the agreement with UPACA was silent on
the role of the temporary board.
Councilmember Christensen said he was against an interim board if
they were not going to manage facility construction. Councilmember
Luke concurred that if the City was managing construction and not the
board, there was no point in having an interim board and the actual
board could simply follow the construction process . Further concern
was expressed regarding UPACA board supervision or being the
construction manager.
The following Straw Polls were taken:
• A majority of the Council was in favor of holding a discussion to
determine how the interim board would differ from the permanent
board and when the permanent board would take control
• A majority of the Council was in favor of City oversight
regarding facility construction.
• A majority of the Council was in favor of having at least four
community representatives on the final board.
Ms . Langan said she would bring back information regarding Salt
Lake County participants . Ms . Bruno requested data, prior to the next
regular meeting, to confirm the City could withhold construction
management from the UPACA Board.
#6. 4:45:10 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION AND SALT LAKE
COUNTY (COUNTY CLERK ELECTION' S DIVISION) REGARDING THE COUNTY
PROVIDING ELECTION ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO THE CITY. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno and Cindi Mansell briefed the Council from
attachments . Discussion was held regarding the Scope of Services to
be provided and the method of voting. The Council asked staff to
explore information relative to process, pricing and a Vote by Mail
election option.
#7 . 4:53:57 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING MAYOR RALPH BECKER' S
ADMINISTRATION' S OUTLINE OF THE PROCESS FOR UPDATING THE DOWNTOWN
MASTER PLAN. The process includes a public engagement plan and
research and analysis of the Downtown area . The current Downtown
Master Plan was adopted in 1995. View Attachments
Wilford Sommerkorn, Molly Robinson, Nick Norris and Russell Weeks
briefed the Council from attachments . Mr. Sommerkorn reviewed project
goals/area, context and coordination efforts, planning preparation,
public engagement, accountability/evaluation, draft plan, project
timeline/adoption and implementation.
The Council discussed timeline length, boundary issues,
neighborhood plans relating to downtown, and the concept of a new
community plan to merge several other smaller plans and take into
account other strategies . Concern was expressed about excluding
elected officials until the end of the process . Debate followed
relative to Planning Commission/City Council involvement and the need
to be clear on legal separation.
Mr. Sommerkorn cited State Code as to legislative responsibility
and said staff would be open to appropriate Council participation yet
not overshadowing the community. It was stated that individual or
practical interaction was a great way for the Council to listen to the
community and obtain information. Inquiry was raised as to whether
staff looked at how current issues could get incorporated into a
process that would accelerate faster than the master plan. It was
determined the public engagement calendar should be distributed to the
Council and attendance invited.
Inquiry was raised as to whether the seven Council Philosophy
Statements would be added into the Foundation of the Plan, with Mr.
Sommerkorn confirming and stating Plan Salt Lake would also be an
integral part . He said an upcoming request would provide an
opportunity for Council review/endorsement of the Downtown Master Plan
process including a list of priority projects intended to implement
goals .
#8 . 5:30:40 PM (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD CREATE A FRAMEWORK FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
REPRESENTING GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OR AREAS OF INTEREST. The proposed
amendments would update the current ordinance related to recognized
community organizations, which hasn't been updated since 1990. The
amendments are designed to bolster the amount and diversity of public
participation of community-based groups. View Attachments
Jan Aramaki, Nole Walkingshaw, Wilford Sommerkorn and Lynn Pace
briefed the Council from attachments . Ms . Aramaki said the focus of
the existing ordinance was planning issues and a key discussion point
of the process was recognizing the need for public engagement to go
beyond planning-related issues .
Mr. Walkingshaw outlined key elements to the ordinance amendment.
He said the intent of the changes were to better engage the public,
increase involvement, refine the agenda process and clarify how items
are noticed. He further outlined the registration process to become a
recognized community organization.
Discussion followed regarding consensus to remove code
requirement for a developer/applicant to present various petitions at
Community Council meetings before the application process . Mr.
Sommerkorn said the ordinance outlined what could be required through
policy; he added the policy would now reflect current public
practice/process . He clarified the Community Council would still be
involved, but not before staff. The majority of the Council felt this
was appropriate as long as the requirement included notification to
the community council.
Councilmember Love said the goal was for better public engagement
and wanted to pursue further noticing issues when a new public
engagement individual was hired. She suggested having individual
planners take responsibility to ensure appropriate stakeholders were
notified. Mr. Sommerkorn said the desire was to involve others who
may not be involved on a community council level . Council Members
LaMalfa and Garrott asked about prior interest to fund agenda mailings
or assist with communications or leadership costs; they expressed
concern about having requirements without offering assistance .
A straw poll vote was taken with the majority of the Council in
support of the requirement to register as a non-profit corporation,
for bylaws and for at least one meeting per year. It was determined
it would be difficult to ensure these groups meet Utah Public Meetings
Law requirements .
The Council directed Staff to provide direction relative to
applicable noticing required within the ordinance, as well as how to
provide resources, training, or other assistance mechanisms to
community councils . It was indicated a public hearing would be
scheduled.
#9. (WRITTEN BRIEFING ONLY) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A
PROPOSAL THAT WOULD EXTEND THE TIMEFRAME SPECIFIED IN ORDINANCE 18 OF
2012, WHICH MADE ZONING AMENDMENTS TO A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 545 AND
555 WEST 500 NORTH. The applicant for those zoning amendments is
requesting a 24-month extension in order to satisfy the conditions of
the ordinance, which currently states the conditions must be met
within one year from the date the ordinance was approved. Those
conditions include providing right of way easement for sidewalks and
adjusting the buildable lot areas to accommodate the right of way
improvements. View Attachments
Written Briefing Only.
#10 . 6:14:18PM INTERVIEW JIM SCHWING PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD.
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Schwing' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for consideration during the formal meeting.
#11 . 6:17:34PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
See file M 13-5 for Announcements .
#12 . 6:30:54PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Councilmember Luke requested that the Council consider an
ordinance modification recently passed by State legislation wherein
cities were able to regulate hours of operation for alcohol-specific
establishments .
A straw poll was taken, with three Council Members indicating
approval to dedicate staff resources to return with options for hours
of operation for alcohol establishments.
#13. (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 32 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held March
26, 2013 .
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April 2, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan
Penfold, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Soren Simonsen, and
Charlie Luke .
Staff In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, City Council Deputy Director; David Everitt, Chief of
Staff; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Joanne Milner, Education Partnership
Coordinator; Neil Lindberg, City Council Legal Director; Cindi
Mansell, City Recorder; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Robin
Hutcheson, Transportation Administration Director; Dan Bergenthal,
Transportation Trails Coordinator; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy
Analyst; Ana Valdemoros, Associate Planner; Nick Norris, Planning
Manager; Debbie Lyons, Sustainability Program Manager; Karen Halladay,
Council Policy Analyst; Kathy Rollman, Parks Usage Coordinator; Bill
Rutherford, Acting Director of Parks and Public Lands; Lee Bollwinkel,
Parks Program Manager; Michael Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Director; Sara Hiatt, Promotions and Grant Specialist; and
Sonya Kintaro, Chief Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: David Hart, MOCA Systems; Chad Jones, MOCA
Systems; Rosey Hunter, University Neighborhood Partners; McKell
Withers, Salt Lake City School District Superintendent; Cynthia Holz,
Community Learning Center Coordinator; Pam Perlich, Utah Community
Data Project Director and University of Utah Research Economist;
Judith Oki, School Community Consultant, Darius Li, University of Utah
Research Analyst, Bureau of Economic Research; Michael Williams, Salt
Lake City School District External Affairs Director; A. Grace Acosta;
Steven Cornell; and Jim Braden.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 06 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:09:14 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM DAVID HART, FAIA, VICE
PRESIDENT/REGIONAL MANAGER OF MOCA SYSTEMS, REGARDING THE CITY' S NEW
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING.
Dave Hart and Chad Jones briefed the Council with photographs on
the progress of the project, the status of bids and budget, and
lessons learned. Discussion was held regarding the bidding process and
the status of contingency funds .
#2 . 2:31:42 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE CAPITAL CITY
EDUCATION PLAN WITH THE THEME OF "CULTIVATING A COLLEGE, CAREER, AND
CIVIC READY ENVIRONMENT IN SALT LAKE CITY. " Information will be
provided on how the City and its partners can create educational
equity and support post-secondary success for all community members
(partners include Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Education Foundation, Salt
Lake City School District, the University of Utah, and University
Neighborhood Partners) . This is a first in a series of briefings from
partnership organizations that will be scheduled in 2013 by the City
Council . View Attachments
Joanne Milner, Dr. Rosey Hunter, McKell Withers, Cynthia Holz,
Dr. Pam Perlich, Judith Oki, Darius Li, and Michael Williams briefed
the Council with handouts and a slide presentation. Ms . Milner
provided a synopsis of historical formation of the Capital City
Education plan. Mr. Withers presented information on leveraging
beyond the K-12 world to do more in early childhood and higher
education. Dr. Hunter said they involved different sectors of the
community for input on the program. She said it was important for
them to express to City leaders that the program needed a partnership
with the City. Dr. Perlich spoke on the census and lack of
neighborhood-level data.
Discussion followed regarding the timeline for the project,
partnerships with educational institutions, involvement of the broader
community through community learning centers, and how the group would
address what was needed by partnering with the City.
#3. 3:04:29 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PRIORITY PROJECTS TO
FURTHER EDUCATION. The Council has established seven areas of policy
focus since 2011, including Education and are highlighting projects
throughout the City to further those seven policies. Priority projects
relating to the Council 's policy focus on Sustainability, Parks and
Open Space and Transportation and Mobility will be discussed at a
future meeting. Priority projects for Arts and Culture, Neighborhood
Quality of Life, and Economic Health of the City were discussed at the
February 19th, the March 5th, and March 19th meetings. (Council
Philosophy Statements) View Attachments
Joanne Milner, Dr. Rosey Hunter, Cynthia Holz, Dr. Pam Perlich,
Judith Oki, Darius Li, and Michael Williams remained before the
Council to answer questions . Councilmember LaMalfa said the
graduation rate was chosen as the education priority for the year.
Discussion followed regarding preparing youth at an earlier age
to plan an education path leading to a career, cultivating a civic-
ready environment in Salt Lake City, urban literacy, refocusing on
action steps regarding the Council' s education philosophy, supporting
a curriculum around participation in local governance, and barriers in
education involving children being educated on civic process .
Councilmember LaMalfa said as a Council their initiative should
be to plan a local government curriculum to be adopted by their
partners . Council discussed moving forward in building a campaign,
creating partnerships to create civic engagement and education of
local government, and discuss non-traditional ways to provide that
education. Ms . Gust-Jenson said staff would return with an outline .
#4 . 3:32:32 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO
CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO ALIGN THE SALT LAKE CITY
CODE WITH STATE LAW. As the result of changes enacted by the State
Legislature, the municipal declaration of candidacy period is now June
1-7 (instead of July 1-15) and the Primary Election date is the second
Tuesday of August (instead of the second Tuesday of September) . The
proposed ordinance makes corresponding changes to certain campaign
finance disclosure dates. It also changes how the filing time period
is computed to be consistent with state law. View Attachments
Neil Lindberg, Cindi Mansell, and Sonya Kintaro briefed the
Council with handouts . Discussion followed regarding public awareness
of changes in dates of the declaration of candidacy and the Primary
Election, making a video on what it was like to be a Councilmember to
encourage people to fill Council seats, and publishing changes on the
City' s election website and newspaper.
#5. 3:37:47 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO
ESTABLISH A FORMAL AND STANDING BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD. The Committee would be comprised of up
to 13 members and would advise the Transportation Division, the
Transportation Advisory Board, the Mayor's Office and City Council,
other divisions and departments of the City, and other boards and
commissions, as requested. View Attachments
Russell Weeks, Robin Hutcheson, and Dan Bergenthal briefed the
Council with handouts . Mr. Weeks said the proposed ordinance included
the suggestions made by the Council regarding what the committee would
do and the composition of the Bicycle Advisory Committee .
Discussion followed regarding a resolution recognizing past
participants and the past chairs of the Mayor' s Bicycle Committee .
#6. 4:03:03 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING RECYCLING AND
CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT THE CITY' S
SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00614 . The
proposed changes, which would affect the City's Zoning Ordinance,
would require a waste management plan for certain types of
construction projects to ensure recycling and reuse, and would also
designate requirements and options for recycling collection on multi-
family and commercial properties . Related provisions of Title 21A -
Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. View Attachments
Lehua Weaver, Ana Valdemoros, Nick Norris, and Debbie Lyons
briefed the Council on the proposed changes of the ordinance with
handouts . Council asked Ms . Valdemoros to brief the Council on the
main points of the ordinance regarding requirements, publicizing the
changes, and enforcement. She said changes involved the construction
of the recycling collection stations in new construction or an
expansion of 1, 000 square feet of existing buildings, multi-family
residential units, commercial, or mixed-use areas . She said the other
points of the ordinance were the voluntary conversion of parking
spaces for a recycling station, a submission of a recycling and waste
management plan by contractors, and the submission of a receipt and
photographs from the haulers or recycling companies itemizing the
method of recycling, the amount of and description of what was
recycled.
Discussion followed regarding requirements of construction waste
management, collaboration with groups and associations who dealt with
the issues, requirements for recycling in multi-family units, bulky
items such as cement, asphalt, lumber, and land-clearing debris,
tactics for outreach to builders, green groups, and recyclers,
evaluation of public outreach performance, and if ordinance would
affect City projects and the Airport.
#7 . 4:20:27 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO
ATHLETIC FIELD FEES, THE PROCESS FOR RESERVING ATHLETIC FIELDS FOR
PUBLIC USE, AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE PERMITS. The proposal would:
• Change field fees from a weekly rate of $15 per week per field
to:
$2 per hour per field for non-profit youth organizations
$4 per hour per field for other youth organizations
$5 per hour per field for adult organizations
• Change the format for assigning field space from a weekly basis
to an hourly basis
• Increase food and beverage permit fees
As the demand for athletic fields in traditional and non-traditional
sports is growing, the Administration is proposing these changes in an
effort to create more opportunities for participation in sports
leagues and activities. If approved by the Council, these changes
would require the Consolidated Fee Schedule to be amended to reflect
the new charges. View Attachments
Karen Halladay, Kathy Rollman, Lee Bollwinkel, and Bill
Rutherford briefed the Council with handouts on outreach process used
and prioritization and new rules of grandfathering.
Councilmember Love reported on the subcommittee' s
recommendations .
Motion No. 1 : The subcommittee recommended no change be made to
field fees and to scale back the fees for concession stands from 400%
to 100% .
Motion No. 2 : The subcommittee recommended sweat equity be
included in the ordinance requiring proposals up front .
Motion No. 3 : The subcommittee disagreed on specifying a time-
certain requirement regarding grandfathering and prioritization.
Discussion followed regarding rules and criteria for prioritization
which might include seniority. Councilmember Love said the Parks
Department after holding meetings with the stakeholder group would
present a prioritized list of criteria to the City Council for
adoption.
Motion 4 - The subcommittee recommended to continue to work with
Salt Lake City School District regarding scheduling issues and to have
the Parks and Public Lands make the schedules for athletic field usage
available to the public through the internet .
#8 . 4:43:49PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR 2013-2014, WHICH ALLOCATES HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDS TO PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS
OF SALT LAKE CITY. The plan includes the Community Development Block
Grant funding (CDBG) , Home Investment Partnerships Program funding
(HOME) , Emergency Shelter Grant funding (ESG) , Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS funding (HOPWA) , and approving the interlocal
cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City and the U. S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development. View Attachments
Karen Halladay, Michael Akerlow, and Sara Hiatt briefed the
Council with handouts regarding the CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA funding
projects .
Mr. Akerlow briefed the Council on funding increases and
decreases . He said it was recommended there be an 8% decrease on CDBG
funding but was later told it would be a 9% decrease . He said he was
recently informed there would be an increase of as much as 4 . 5% . He
said the increase would be one-time funds and recommended the Council
look at projects as opposed to services .
Mr. Akerlow said monies recaptured on CDBG were from cost-savings
on projects and from savings from two properties that were sold before
the 5-year period. He said the department' s focus was on housing,
parks, streets, public services, and public service building
improvements .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked Mr. Akerlow to explain the purpose of
CDBG. Mr. Akerlow said CDBG helped those in targeted areas determined
by census track, to provide housing, public services, building
improvements, streets, and parks for improving the communities of low
to moderate income areas . He said there was a process to work with the
community and community board to engage public input.
There was no discussion held on ESG and HOME funding.
Councilmember Penfold recused himself for the discussion on HOPWA
funding.
Ms . Hiatt briefed the Council about the two boards that reviewed
HOPWA funding. No discussion was held.
Councilmember Penfold returned to the meeting.
Discussion followed regarding the percentage of money allowed to
be moved between categories . Ms . Hiatt informed the Council money
under the Public Services category could not be more than 15% and
under Administration, 20% .
Councilmember Luke said he had a potential conflict because he
served as executive director of the Utah Association of Community
Services of which Columbus Foundation was a member of the association.
Councilmember Love disclosed her husband sat on the board of Justice
For All, an umbrella organization for Legal Aid, and her brother-in-
law sat on the board for United Way.
Discussion followed regarding funds with caps which included
Public Services and Administration. Councilmember Christensen
recommended funding Administration to the maximum allowed. He also
said regarding Public Services, to allocate money to organizations
that had previously been awarded funds but whose amount was cut this
year. Discussion continued regarding certain individual
organizations . Recommendations were made to use the available $5, 000
to fund the Rape Recovery Center, United Way, or Boys and Girls Club.
By straw poll, the majority of the Council voted in favor to
increase funding by $5000 for the Boys and Girls Club. Council
Members Christensen, Garrott, Penfold, and Luke voted yes . Council
Members LaMalfa and Simonsen voted no. Councilmember Love abstained.
By straw poll, the Council voted in favor of funding United Way,
the Rape Recovery Center, and organizations that were funded at a
lower level than previously funded in years past in the event there
was additional money available from CDBG funds .
Discussion followed regarding funds without caps which included
Public Service Building Improvements, Parks, Housing, and Streets .
Administration briefed Council on each of the categories . Discussion
was held on the source of funding for Percent of Art, the Mayor' s
recommendations for contingency, the restrooms at Glendale Park, and
the irrigation system on 600 East from South Temple to 400 South.
Councilmember LaMalfa said they would continue the discussion in
a future meeting.
#9. 6:26:58 PM INTERVIEW STEVEN CORNELL AND JOHN MCCARTHY PRIOR TO
CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITY & COUNTY BUILDING
CONSERVANCY AND USE COMMITTEE.
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Cornell' s name would be forwarded
to the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. Mr. McCarthy was not
present for the interview.
#10 . 5:58:09 PM INTERVIEW JIM BRADEN PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE GOLF ENTERPRISE FUND ADVISORY BOARD.
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Braden' s name would be forwarded
to the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#11 . 5:55:14 PM INTERVIEW A. GRACE ACOSTA PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HER APPOINTMENT TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
Councilmember LaMalfa said Ms . Acosta' s name would be forwarded
to the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#12 . 6:03:39 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments
See File M 13-5 for announcements .
#13. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING COUNCIL MEMBER
SPONSORSHIP OF ITEMS ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA.
Item not held.
#14 . 6:31:48 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204, FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
a) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or
physical or mental health of an individual, pursuant to Utah Code §
52-4-205 (1) (a) ; and,
c) A strategy session to discuss collective bargaining;
h) A session to investigate proceedings regarding allegations of
criminal misconduct, pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1) (g) .
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Love seconded to go
into a closed session for the purposes to discuss personnel issues,
collective bargaining, and allegations of criminal misconduct. A roll
call vote was taken, which motion carried. All members voted aye .
The closed session began at 6 : 45 p.m.
See Sworn Statement
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 15 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held April
2, 2013 .
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April 9, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at
5 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; Ralph Becker,
Mayor; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Karen Halladay, Council
Policy Analyst; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Dan
Mule, City Treasurer; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Justin Belliveau,
Redevelopment Agency Deputy Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal
Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Cindi Mansell, City
Recorder; and Sonya Kintaro, Chief Deputy City Recorder.
Guest in Attendance: Jeff Edwards, Economic Development Corporation of
Utah Director/CEO; Sherrie Martell, Economic Development Corporation
of Utah Membership Relations Manager; and Jace Bunting, Library
Finance Manager.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 6 : 19 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 7:22:45 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FINANCING OF THE
UTAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ("UPAC") PROJECT. View Attachments
• The project will be funded through City and/or Redevelopment
Agency (R )A) bonds; and
• The Council will also discuss a budget amendment to grant budget
authority for this project.
Justin Bellevue, Jennifer Bruno and Dan Mule briefed the Council
from attachments/PowerPoint presentation. Ms . Bruno said a Council
decision was needed about setting May 7, 2013 for two public hearings
regarding a parameters bond resolution and a budget amendment to
establish a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) expenditure account .
Discussion about future issues/decisions included what percentage
of the bonds should be issued by the City/RDA, whether to maximize the
RDA' s borrowing capacity which would preserve the City' s capacity,
Statutory Allocation Reduction Revenue (SARR) repayment to the City,
direction on how/when to use surplus funds included in all debt
service scenarios, agreement amendments that would increase the City' s
contribution to debt service, annual contribution agreement regarding
a moral obligation pledge to fund shortfalls, RDA/City agreement
needed to allocate naming-right sale proceeds from Performing Arts
Center amenities/facilities to the Arts Accessibility Program, and how
to allocate theater operating income to supplement other Arts
Accessibility Program funding.
Councilmember Christensen said he wanted to see any surplus money
go toward some type of relief fund for early debt retirement .
Councilmember Penfold asked staff to calculate the amount/timeline
regarding surplus revenue . Mr . Mule said interest would also
accumulate on unspent bond proceeds which could be used for the
project or to call bonds .
#2 . 6:21:13PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM JEFF EDWARDS, PRESIDENT AND
CEO, OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF UTAH (EDCUTAH) REGARDING
ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST WITH SALT LAKE CITY. This is the second in a
series of briefings from partnership organizations that will be
scheduled in 2013 by the City Council . View Attachments
Jeff Edwards and Sherrie Martell briefed the Council from
attachments . Mr. Edwards said in approximately two years, the City was
in danger of losing the Foreign Trade Zone designation. He said a
prioritization discussion was needed and requested
assistance/direction on ways to attract new tenants .
Councilmember Simonsen asked Mr. Edwards to find ways to
incentivize electric car manufacturers to relocate in Salt Lake . Mr.
Edwards invited Council Members to participate in hosting activities
and attend the International Council of Shopping Center event in Las
Vegas .
#3. RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM CORY LYMAN, SALT LAKE CITY' S
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DIRECTOR. View Attachments The briefing
will include:
• An update on the CERT program and upcoming City emergency
exercises;
• Introduction of the new "catastrophic neighborhood mass care"
initiative where the City will be partnering with Red Cross and
Salt Lake City School District;
• A proposal that would create a Building Occupancy Resumption
Program (BORP) for Salt Lake City. The program would utilize
local building inspectors and qualified volunteer inspectors to
perform emergency inspections following an earthquake that causes
damage to buildings. The inspections would determine whether
buildings are safe to occupy. The proposal is designed to reduce
inspection delays; and
• A proposal that would grant leave with pay to employees who are
certified disaster service employees to participate in disaster
relief services for up to 12 work days in any 12 month period.
The proposal would also create Title 22 - Local Emergencies, a
separate title in Salt Lake City Code, to give local emergency
provisions greater prominence. The proposal is part of the City's
efforts to actively prepare for disasters and catastrophic
events.
Item was removed from agenda.
#4 . 7:45:44 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PRIORITY PROJECTS TO
FURTHER PARKS AND OPEN SPACE. View Attachments The Council has
established seven areas of policy focus since 2011, including Parks
and Open Space and is highlighting projects throughout the City to
further those seven policies. Priority projects relating to the
Council 's policy focus on Sustainability and Transportation and
Mobility will be discussed at a future meeting. Priority projects for
Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, Economic Health of the
City and Education were discussed at the February 19th, March 5th,
March 19th and April 2nd meetings. (Council Philosophy Statements)
Karen Halladay briefed the Council from attachments .
Councilmember Garrott said he wanted the new Parks, Natural Lands,
Trails and Urban Forestry Advisory Board to provide a short list of
recommendations regarding data gathering, needs assessment and funding
sources/partners for Council review/input . Councilmember Penfold
suggested the Council move ahead with infrastructure/software needed
to gather information in order to assess costs/savings related to
managing City parks .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if Council Members supported moving
ahead with Item 1, asking the board for feedback on Item #2 and
delaying Item 3 for additional information. A majority of the Council
was in favor. (see attachments for items)
#5. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION
ADOPTING THE ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR 2013-2014, WHICH
ALLOCATES HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDS TO PROJECTS THAT
BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF SALT LAKE CITY. The plan includes the
Community Development Block Grant funding (CDBG) , Home Investment
Partnerships Program funding (HOME) , Emergency Shelter Grant funding
(ESG) , Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funding (HOPWA) ,
and approving the interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake
City and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. View
Attachments
Item was removed from agenda.
#6. 7:52:41 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF
LEASE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AND CONSTRUCTING A
NEW LIBRARY, THE GLENDALE LIBRARY PROJECT. The Council will also have
a brief initial discussion of Library budget issues. View Attachments
Councilmember Simonsen recused himself.
Russell Weeks, Dan Mule, Gina Chamness and Jace Bunting briefed
the Council from attachments . Discussion included tax rate
scenarios/limits, how bonding would impact the library budget,
property value fluctuation, ways to utilize accumulated revenue
including funding a variety of system wide technology upgrades,
allocating more money toward bonds in order to borrow less, postponed
construction produced more reserves, concern about whether ongoing
revenue could fund current infrastructure replacement needs, equipment
lease provision, labor intensive material handling process,
inefficient system, automate library processes, tax rate increase
needed to complete/furbish/manage new branches, ongoing operation
plans, and collection materials included in Glendale/Marmalade project
budgets .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Council would receive additional
information prior to the May 7, 2013 meeting. Councilmember Penfold
asked that the upcoming budget include plans/ideas to ensure
technology was an ongoing part of operations so libraries did not
continue to fall further behind.
Discussion was held on allowing Glendale Community Council
representatives to make verbal comments . A majority of the Council was
opposed since the agenda did not include a "public comment" period but
said written comments were welcome .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Council could restore items reduced
during the design process by increasing the parameters resolution from
$9 to $10 million. A majority of the Council was in favor. Mr. Mule
said the resolution was scheduled to be adopted April 23, 2013 .
#7 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING PLAN
SALT LAKE - A CITYWIDE PLAN THAT WILL BE USED TO GUIDE THE CITY FOR
THE NEXT 20 YEARS. The plan will include multiple planning topics,
including: Housing, Transportation, Recreation and Open Space,
Economic Development, Education, Arts and Culture, Urban Design,
Institutions, Land Use, Neighborhoods, Resources and Infrastructure.
The briefing will outline the project timeline, public engagement
process, and when during the process the Administration will update
the Council . View Attachments
Item was removed from agenda.
#8 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING MAYOR RALPH BECKER' S
ADMINISTRATION' S OUTLINE OF THE PROCESS FOR UPDATING THE DOWNTOWN
MASTER PLAN. The process includes a public engagement plan and
research and analysis of the Downtown area . The current Downtown
Master Plan was adopted in 1995. View Attachments
Item was removed from agenda.
#9. HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED MASTER
PLAN REFINEMENT PROCESS. View Attachments
Item was removed from agenda.
#10 . 8:22:47 PM DISCUSS A REQUEST BY MOVE TO AMEND SALT LAKE TO
INITIATE THE LOCAL OPINION QUESTION PROCESS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER
2 . 69, SALT LAKE CITY CODE. This will include the method by which the
City will ask the voter's opinion regarding Move to Amend's petition
that "corporations are not people. " View Attachments
Neil Lindberg and Cindi Mansell briefed Council from attachments .
Discussion included July opinion poll, ordinance parameters, posting
requirements, voter registration options/issues/eligibility, cost
issues/estimates for various methods, staffing issues, election
process integrity/legitimacy, online voting issues, ability to test
vote-by-mail process, honor commitment, educate public about Council
action/other components, Council to approve language, ballot
verification issues and return postage not included.
Councilmember Penfold requested information about when a person' s
registration was officially added to County' s rolls so it could be
used for mailing purposes . Mr. Lindberg said feedback would be
provided to the Council .
Straw Poll: A majority of the Council was in favor of the vote-
by-mail option. Councilmember Penfold added a qualification that he
wanted to push the voter registration deadline as close as possible to
the mailing.
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if a public hearing was required. Mr .
Lindberg said no, but the Council could chose to hold one . He said
consideration was needed to allow enough time to accomplish necessary
issues/tasks if the Council chose the July date . He said he would
prepare a resolution for a vote-by-mail option, including detailed
mechanics for Council consideration on April 23, 2013 .
#11 . 8:53:25PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#12 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON
COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND
VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
No discussion.
#13. (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 06 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held April
9, 2013 .
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April 23, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan
Penfold, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Soren Simonsen, and
Charlie Luke .
Staff In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, City Council Deputy Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s
Chief of Staff; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Joanne Milner, Education
Partnership Coordinator; Justin Belliveau, Redevelopment Deputy
Director; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison;
Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Paul Nielson, Senior City Attorney;
John Anderson, Principal Planner; Maureen Riley, Airport Director;
Barbara Gann, Public Relations and Marketing Director; John Buckner,
Director Airport Administration/Commercial; Lehua Weaver, Council
Research and Policy Analyst; Jim Lewis, Public Utilities Finance
Administrator; Jeffry Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director; Tom Ward,
Public Utilities Deputy Director; and Sonya Kintaro, Chief Deputy City
Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Dr. Pam Perlich, Senior Research Economist,
Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Utah; Darius
Li, Research Analyst, Bureau of Economic and Business Research,
University of Utah.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:10:13 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM DR. PAM PERLICH, SENIOR
RESEARCH ECONOMIST, BUREAU OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS RESEARCH,
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, REGARDING THE U.S. CENSUS SALT LAKE CITY 2010
CENSUS ATLAS WHICH ANALYZES RESULTS FROM THE 2010 CENSUS OF POPULATION
AND HOUSING. View Attachments
Dr. Pam Perlich, Darius Li, and Joanne Milner briefed the Council
regarding the Community Data Project and 2010 U. S . Census for Salt
Lake City from a PowerPoint slide presentation. The presentation
showed graphs and maps for each council district depicting age, sex,
school age, retired, Hispanic, minority population, households, non-
households, group quarters, and population changes . She said they
were building a data system that used data from areas involving
health, taxes, and education. Mr. Li spoke about unsuccessful
applications for grants and other funding due to lack of community
level data. Ms . Milner said to get the greatest return of investment,
the City lacked the data of neighborhood indicators . She said it
would be valuable to the City to invest in a central database .
Discussion was held regarding partnering with the school
district, the fine-tuning of data to the granular and point level, and
finding funding sources amongst other municipalities . Staff was asked
to research information on past staff demographers such as when the
positions were used, what the financial resources were, and when the
positions ended.
#2 . 2:41:34 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PRIORITY PROJECTS TO
FURTHER SUSTAINABILITY. The Council has established seven areas of
policy focus since 2011, including Sustainability and are highlighting
projects throughout the City to further those seven policies. Priority
projects relating to the Council 's policy focus on Transportation and
Mobility will be discussed at a future meeting. Priority projects for
Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, Economic Health of the
City, Education, and Parks and Open Space were discussed at the
February 19th, March 5th, March 19th, April 2nd and April 9th
meetings. (Council Philosophy Statements) View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council with a handout and reviewed
the sustainability philosophy statement and high-level bullet points .
Discussion was held regarding the focus of what Salt Lake City
Corporation would do internally and externally and how to broaden the
scope to include multi-family households and business use .
#3. 2:46:57 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FINANCING OF THE
UTAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ("UPAC") PROJECT.
• The project will be funded through City and / or Redevelopment
Agency (RDA) bonds; and
• The Council will also discuss a budget amendment to grant
budget authority for this project.
View Attachments View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno and Justin Belliveau briefed the Council with
handouts and a PowerPoint slide presentation on the key decision
points . These decision points included the bond split between the City
and the RDA to finance the project up to $116 million, the plan to
service debt on these bonds, the budget amendment authorization which
would establish the revenue and expenditure budget, and the use of
surplus funds .
Ms . Bruno said one variable that could be controlled was the bond
split and general fund contribution. She said the Council as the RDA
board decided to increase the contribution from 80% to 100% . She said
the Administration built in a minimum fundraising requirement to fill
the gap. She said variables that could not be controlled but would
affect the cash flow were the CDA development variable, the interest
rate which affected the total amount of debt service, and private
fundraising.
Ms . Bruno said staff consolidated the various scenarios based on
the two key variables which would affect the repayment of the general
fund. She said the Administration felt the ability to preserve bonding
capacity was more important than the City being paid back immediately.
Discussion followed regarding the projection of the interest rate
and rating factor, the receiving of $7 million in the next two years,
the estimate of the interest rate if the RDA was responsible for 100%,
and the CDA performance. Mr. Belliveau said it was not an all or
nothing proposition. Councilmember Simonsen said this was being paid
for out of tax increments and other sources and not the general fund.
Ms . Bruno said this was the last opportunity for Council to determine
what the bonds would look like. She said once the resolution was
passed, it was the Administration' s function to sell the bond.
Regarding the fundraising requirement, Ms . Bruno said the
parameters resolution that Council was considering to adopt required
$7 million be raised prior to the sale of the bond and $3 million be
raised over five to eight years .
Councilmember Penfold said direction was given in a previous
meeting about on-going funding for the art-accessibility program and
he asked if the direction was factored into the long-term repayment
plan. Mr. Belliveau said the transmittal included thoughts on how the
program might be funded on a recurring basis . He said options
included an initial allocation of $150, 000 for naming rights, 1% of
resale of naming rights, or an allocation of income from the theater.
He said it was premature for the Administration to make a specific
recommendation. Ms . Bruno said the Council had a say in two potential
areas of surplus funds; the debt service and operating income from the
theater.
Staff was directed to have the Administration recommend what they
would do with surplus funds .
By straw poll, the Council voted to support the Administration' s
recommendation to preserve bonding capacity and take longer to pay
back the City.
#4 . 3:23:04 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST TO
AMEND THE ZONING OF THE REAR PORTIONS OF TWO PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 834
AND 836 SOUTH EDISON STREET FROM SR-3 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PATTERN
RESIDENTIAL TO D-2 DOWNTOWN SUPPORT. The request has been made in
order to allow Epic Brewing to expand their brewing operations. The
current zoning would only allow residential uses and not allow a
brewery or other commercial uses. Although the applicant has requested
that the property be rezoned to the Downtown Support (D-2) zone,
consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. Petitioner: Epic Brewing LLC, -
Salt Lake City Council; Petition PLNPCM2012-00114.
(Item C3) View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, John Anderson, Nick Norris and Paul Nielson briefed
the Council with handouts . Mr. Tarbet said Council was interested in
Administration pursuing a development agreement with the applicant .
He said Council had outlined a landscape buffer, appropriate fencing
to deflect lighting from delivery trucks, clear property line
delineation, and ensuring the homes were not used to support the
business . Mr. Nielson said the deed showed the driveway parcel was
owned by R. Wagner Jones and owners of Epic Brewing. He said Mr.
Jones indicated he had no problem with the rezoning of the shared
parcel as long as he would retain access to the entirety of the
parcel .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted another work session to
discuss the development agreement before a vote took place . Discussion
followed regarding the City' s ability to track and enforce development
agreements .
#5. 3:50:35 PM RECEIVE BRIEFINGS ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE FISCAL
YEAR 2013-2014 ANNUAL BUDGET. THE BRIEFINGS INCLUDE BUDGET PROPOSALS
FOR DEPARTMENTS, SEPARATE FUNDS, AND OTHER BUDGET RELATED ITEMS.
a. Mayor's recommended budget relating to the Department of
Airports for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. View Attachments View
Attachments
b. Mayor's recommended budget relating to the Department of Public
Utilities, including the Street lighting, Water, Storm Water
and Sewer Utility funds, for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 . View
Attachments View Attachments
Maureen Riley, Barbara Gann, and John Buckner briefed the Council
on the Airport recommended budget and the public engagement program of
the terminal redevelopment project with handouts and a slide show.
Discussion followed regarding the number of enplaning passengers,
the decrease in ground transportation fees, the status of negotiations
with airline agreements, the use of certain materials from the Airport
into the new Airport, the integration of the Airport TRAX line, the
possibility of changes in future air travel, maintaining successful
and easy accessibility and movement through the Airport, the effect of
airlines over-booking flights, and the effect of the FAA furlough.
Councilmember Simonsen asked Airport to meet with Sugar House
merchants to discuss the terminal redevelopment project .
Lehua Weaver, Jeff Niermeyer, Jim Lewis, and Tom Ward briefed the
Council on the Public Utilities recommended budget with handouts and
PowerPoint slides .
Discussion followed regarding retirement factors, seasonal
employees and the Affordable Care Act, forecasted rate increases,
replacement of water and sewer lines, pipes and mains, water breaks,
the water shed acquisition fund, and the status on the replacement of
burned-out street lights .
Councilmember LaMalfa requested a further briefing in another
work session.
#6. 5:00:28PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#7 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#8 . 5:05:04 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
a) Discussion of the character, professional competence, or
physical or mental health of an individual, pursuant to Utah Code §
52-4-205 (1) (a) ; and,
g) A strategy session to discuss deployment of security
personnel, devices or systems pursuant to Utah Code § 52-4-205 (1 (f) .
Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to go
into a closed session for the purposes to discuss personnel issues and
security issues. Council Chair LaMalfa called for the question. A roll
call vote was taken, which motion carried. All members voted aye .
The meeting adjourned at 5 : 05 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held April
23, 2013 .
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May 7, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 2 : 00
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Deputy
City Attorney; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Greg Davis,
Public Services Finance Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy
Analyst; Mary Beth Thompson, Revenue Analyst/Auditing Manager; and
Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Guest in Attendance: Kevin Fayles, Envision Utah, Community Relations
Manager; Linda Hamilton, Library Transition Director; Julianne
Hancock, Library Innovation/Communications Manager; and Jace Bunting,
Library Finance Manager.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 09 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:08:59 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM KEVIN FAYLES, COMMUNITY
RELATIONS MANAGER, ENVISION UTAH, REGARDING ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST
WITH SALT LAKE CITY. This is one in a series of briefings from
partnership organizations that will be scheduled in 2013 by the City
Council . View PowerPoint
Mr. Fayles briefed the Council with a PowerPoint Presentation.
Discussion was held on utilizing Envision Tomorrow Plus (ETPlus) tools
to engage/inform government entities, community groups, residents, and
other stakeholders about potential projects and planning processes .
#2 . 2:28:01PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ALTERNATIVES FOR THE
SUGAR HOUSE STREETCAR EXTENSION (PHASE 2) . (ITEM D4) View Attachments
Streetcar Comments
Councilmember LaMalfa made an introductory statement and then
gave each Council Member eight minutes to speak. He said additional
two minute rounds would be held as needed to help facilitate a
decision. (Council Members names were drawn randomly to determine the
order)
2:32:15PM Council Members comments included receiving/responding
to numerous public comments, misinformation about streetcars,
residents support reliable/convenient public transit, congestion and
other challenges created with potential growth, explore ways to
improve public outreach, involve community at the beginning of a
public process, develop a Citywide transit plan, mitigate
residential/business impacts, decreased bus service/route
eliminations, transportation options needed on east bench, community
concerns about potential changes along streetcar routes, address
quality of life issues including air quality, safety, new growth, and
walkability, evaluate decisions/assumptions made regarding
Alternatives Analysis Study, link transportation decisions to land use
planning/zoning discussions, bureaucratic decision, 2300
East/Brickyard Shopping Center expansion, potential to enrich property
owners, Sugar House historic center would shift to the south, Shopko
Block development opportunities, potential transit couplet/loop,
federal/taxpayer funding issues, move transit plan from Transportation
to Planning, ensure public engagement efforts were designed/approved
by Council, and explore Citywide streetcar extensions/other viable
transit solutions .
3:43:13 PM Discussion was held on Councilmember Simonsen' s request
to spend additional time evaluating Alternatives Analysis criteria . A
majority of the Council was in favor of giving Councilmember Simonsen
an additional 5 minutes to discuss the attached proposal . View
Attachment
Straw Poll: A majority of the Council was in favor of moving to
the next item.
Note : See File M 13-3 for formal vote/Council Members comments .
#3. 4:13:55 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 4
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. Budget amendments happen several times each
year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets. This proposed
budget amendment includes adjustments totaling $6,176,231 .24, relating
to general obligation bonds, the Public Utilities water budget, and
the Streetcar budget among other items. (ITEM H1) View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Lynn Pace, Rick Graham and Greg
Davis briefed the Council from handouts . Ms . Bruno said the current
shortfall was approximately $640, 000 due to decreased revenue in the
"Fines and Forfeiture" category. She said the Justice Court was
investigating why "moving violations" and "criminal fines" revenue had
deceased and they would provide information to the Council . She said
2014 projections were adjusted to avoid a shortfall next year.
Councilmember Penfold asked if information would be provided to
the Council prior to adoption. Ms . Bruno said the Administration said
due to the complexity of the issue information would not be available
until next year' s budget discussions .
Discussion/direction was given on the following items : A-2 :
Attorney' s Office Access Data and Summation Software Costs ($85,500 -
Governmental Immunity) . Councilmember Christensen asked if maintenance
costs were built into the ongoing budget. Mr. Pace said yes .
A-3: Parks Budget Increase for Water ($396,177 - General Fund) .
The Council expressed concerns about turf conditions in
parks/playgrounds, how the additional $150, 000 allocated in last
year' s budget was spent, lower service levels, cost saving measures
such as decreasing water and increasing grass heights . The Council
requested earlier notification from the Administration regarding
shortfall requests .
A-4 : Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Upgrade ($12,700 - Misc.
Grants and $12,700 General Fund) . Councilmember Penfold requested an
update about requiring new parking structures to provide stations .
Councilmember Garrott requested information about how charging station
information/locations would be publicized. Mr. Graham said they would
provide follow-up.
A-6: Additional Fire SAFER Grant Funding ($199,500 - General
Fund) . No objections were raised.
D-7 : Utilization of the $1 Million Settlement Fund from Chevron
for Oil Spill in Red Butte Creek ($0 - Donation Fund) . No objections
were raised.
D-5 : Increase to Public Utilities Water Budget ($2 Million
Expense and $2 Million Revenue - Water Utility) . Councilmember
Christensen asked for earlier notification (same as Item A-3) when
departments knew there would be shortfalls .
Councilmember Penfold asked for follow-up information regarding
the CIP percentage and how that related to the Council' s target
assuming some CIP funds were used as revenue . Ms . Bruno said she would
provide follow-up.
#4 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-
2014 ANNUAL BUDGET. The briefings include budget proposals for
departments, separate funds, and other budget related items. View
Attachments
a. 4:46:07 PM Revenue Update View Attachments
An update from the Administration regarding the revenue
outlook for the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget.
Mary Beth Thompson and David Everitt briefed the Council from
Powerpoint/handouts . Councilmember LaMalfa asked how/if education
program funding was spent . Ms . Thompson said she would provide that
information. Discussion was held on commercial property tax values .
Councilmember Christensen suggested holding a policy discussion about
where economic development should be emphasized. Ms . Thompson said a
variety of scenarios could be created from existing data for analysis .
She said a new sales/use tax report would be provided to the
Administration/Council quarterly.
b. Overview View Attachments
Mayor's recommended budget for Salt Lake City, Utah for
Fiscal Year 2013-2014.
No discussion was held.
c. Public Utilities View Attachments
Follow-up briefing to the Mayor's recommended budget
relating to the Department of Public Utility Funds,
including:
• Street Lighting
• Water
• Storm Water
• Sewer Utility
No discussion was held.
d. Metropolitan Water District View Attachments
Salt Lake City is part owner of the Metropolitan Water
District, which treats and sells water. The District has
several large scale capital improvement projects that help
provide additional water resources and has taxing authority
over Salt Lake City residents.
Item pulled from agenda.
e. 5:05:38 PM Library View Attachments
Library Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-
2014.
Russell Weeks, Linda Hamilton, Jace Bunting and Juliann Hancock
briefed the Council from attachments . The Council expressed interest
in having the Library match the City' s Domestic Partner health
benefits plan for its employees . Discussion was held on providing
books in foreign languages . Ms . Hamilton said a policy discussion was
needed because those materials were costly and had very low
circulation.
#5. BOARD APPOINTMENT INTERVIEWS :
a . Jani Iwamoto prior to consideration of her appointment
to the Public Utilities Advisory Commission.
Item pulled from agenda.
b. John McCarthy prior to consideration of his appointment
to the City and County Building Conservancy and Use
Committee.
(Item H3)
Item pulled from agenda.
#6 . 9:03:05PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. View Attachments
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#7 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#8 . 5:29:15PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES :
a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL
OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-
205 (1) (a) ; b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING,
PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (b) ; c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO
DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING
ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE
TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE
PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE
TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-
205 (1) (d) ; d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY
IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1) (c) ; e) A
STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY
FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE
TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE
PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE
TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE
NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS
OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE;
f) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH
CODE § 78B-1-137; g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF
SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-
205 (1) (f) ; AND h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING
ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-
205 (1) (g) .
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
enter into Closed Session to discuss collective bargaining. A roll
call vote was taken. Council Members Christensen, Penfold, LaMalfa,
Love, and Garrott voted aye . Council Members Simonsen and Luke were
absent . See File M 13-2 for Sworn Statement and recording.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 10 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 7,
2013 .
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May 14, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 6 : 56
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Karen Halladay,
Council Budget and Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy
Analyst; Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer, Community and Economic Development
Deputy Director; Debra Alexander, Human Resources Director; David
Salazar, Human Resources Compensation Program Administrator; Jodi
Langford, Human Resources Benefits Coordinator; Skye Garcia, Risk
Manager; Brian Roberts, Senior City Attorney; and Cindi Mansell, City
Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Mike Wilson, Metropolitan Water District General
Manager; Mike DeVries, Metropolitan Water District Assistant General
Manager; and Tom Godfrey, Metropolitan Water District Board Vice
Chair.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting until
8 : 16 p.m. Councilmember Love conducted the remainder of the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 6 : 56 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 6 : 56 : 40 PM INTERVIEW MARGARET PLANE PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
OF HER APPOINTMENT AS THE SALT LAKE CITY ATTORNEY. View Attachments
Councilmember LaMalfa said Ms . Plane' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for consideration during the formal meeting.
#2 . NEW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (UPAC) View Attachments
a. Resolution: Authorizing the Issuance and the Sale of Sales
and Excise Tax Revenue Bonds for Financing the New Performing Arts
Center (UPAC) . The Council will receive a follow-up briefing with
respect to the issuance of the City's sales and excise tax revenue
bonds to finance a portion of the cost of acquiring, constructing and
equipping a performing arts center and related improvements and the
potential economic impact that such performing arts center and related
improvements will have on the private sector.
b. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 5 New Performing Arts
Center.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing regarding an ordinance
amending the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 adopted budget that creates a
budget of $116, 000, 000 in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Fund to
facilitate construction of the New Performing Arts Center.
Written Briefing Only.
#3. 7 : 08 : 12 PM FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 BUDGET ITEMS. The Council
will receive a briefing and discuss items related to the Fiscal Year
2013-2014 Annual Budget. View Attachments
a. 7 : 08 : 43 PM Overview of the Mayor' s recommended budget for
Salt Lake City. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council from attachments . She
identified major budget themes such as structural deficit, maintenance
of assets, implementing operational efficiencies, and unfunded
efficiency opportunities . She reviewed the status of Council-
Requested Initiatives and options going forward. The Council
requested additional information relative to Public Engagement funds
($15,000 funded in CED) including how the funds would be used.
b. 7 : 38 : 29 PM Metropolitan Water District Operating and Capital
Budget. Salt Lake City is part owner of the Metropolitan Water
District, which treats and sells water. The District has several large
scale capital improvement projects that help provide additional water
resources and may impose taxes and fees to help pay for such projects.
View Attachments
Lehua Weaver, Mike Wilson, Mike DeVries, and Tom Godfrey briefed
the Council from attachments . Mr. Wilson reviewed debt service,
expenses, additional bonding, revenue/tax rate increases, and
conservation from decreased water sales/weather. He discussed
dynamics resulting in the need for future rate increases to maintain
reserves and debt service coverage while meeting fixed expenses . He
said they already ran a lean operation (including staffing) , but he
wanted to explore other cost saving methods .
c. 8 : 00 : 54 PM Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Overview. The
Council will discuss the Mayor' s recommended budget for Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) . View Attachments
Karen Halladay briefed the Council from attachments .
Discussion followed relative to public outreach on proposals,
ways to gauge how the public felt about proposed projects, and adding
CIP-funded projects not included in the 10-year plan. Ms . Gust-Jenson
said this was the first year a current 10-year plan was provided.
d. 8 : 18 : 00 PM Human Resources. Mayor' s recommended budget for
the Human Resources Department . View Attachments
Karen Halladay and Debra Alexander briefed the Council from
attachments . Discussion was held on compensation issues relating to
elected official salaries . Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Administration
compared elected official salary ranges to various cities in an
attempt to set salaries at a fair mid-level .
Discussion was held on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) audit
relating to exempt/non-exempt employee classification, creating an
effective/welcoming work environment, doubling the amount of employee
issues addressed, encouraging employees to express concerns, and an
increase in employee and leadership training.
The Council raised concerns about potential impacts associated
with the Affordable Care Act and how to address them. Ms . Alexander
said those policy decisions still needed to be made and would involve
the Council and Mayor. She said the City did not have to comply until
July 1, 2014 or the first of their plan year.
e. 8 : 40 : 30 PM Insurance & Risk Management. Mayor' s recommended
budget relating to the Insurance and Risk Management Fund. View
Attachments
Karen Halladay, Skye Garcia, and Jodi Langford briefed the
Council from attachments . The Council asked about premium discounts
based on good driver behavior. Ms . Garcia explained the City was self-
insured and staff had entertained ideas of tracking driver performance
utilizing GPS equipment .
f. 8 : 46 : 08 PM Compensation. Mayor' s recommended budget
relating to the Compensation for City Employees . View Attachments
Karen Halladay, David Salazar, and Brian Roberts briefed the
Council from attachments . Discussion was held about increasing
Council Member salaries, increasing positions that were below market,
compensation policies, and statutory requirements regarding Council
Members potential for full-time employment.
Councilmember Garrott said the Council Members were not like
other employees and felt a policy decision should be considered about
whether or not to make them full-time positions . Direction was given
for Council Staff to research this question as well as estimated
budget increase amounts to accommodate those full-time positions.
Mr. Roberts updated the Council as to status of Union
negotiations; he said tentative agreements were been made with all
three groups .
#4 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
Item not held.
#5. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Item not held.
#6. (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 59 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 14,
2013 .
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May 21, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 2 : 00
p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan
Penfold, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Soren Simonsen and Charlie
Luke .
Staff In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, City Council Deputy Director; David Everitt, Chief of
Staff; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Eric Shaw, Community and Economic
Development Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Michael Akerlow,
Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Lehua Weaver, Council
Staff Policy Analyst; Jeff Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director; Jim
Lewis, Public Utilities Finance Administrator; Tom Ward, Public
Utilities Deputy Director; Sylvia Richards, Council Staff Policy
Analyst; Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, Community and Economic Development
Deputy Director; Wilf Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Brent Beck,
Financial Budget Analyst; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director;
Larry Butcher, Development Review Administrator; Kurt Cook, Fire
Chief; Dan Walker, Deputy Fire Chief of Support Services; Karl Lieb,
Deputy Fire Chief of Operations; Brian Dale, Deputy Fire Chief of
Logistics; Scott Freitag, Director of Emergency Communications; Karen
Halladay, Council Staff Policy Analyst; Chris Burbank, Chief of
Police; Krista Dunn, Deputy Chief of Police; and Sonya Kintaro, Chief
Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Nan Seymour, Executive Director of Local First
Utah; Christina Lavelette, Assistant Director of Local First Utah;
Sheridan Moore, Owner of Hip and Humble in the 9th and 9th business
district; Ben Styerman, In Charge of Reclamation, Activation and
Sustainability of the Local First Utah office during his internship
this summer.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 14 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2 : 14 : 10 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM NAN SEYMOUR, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, LOCAL FIRST UTAH, REGARDING ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST WITH
SALT LAKE CITY. This is one in a series of briefings from partnership
organizations that will be scheduled in 2013 by the City Council .
View Attachments
Nan Seymour, Christina Lavelette, Sheridan Moore and Ben Styerman
briefed the Council from a PowerPoint presentation.
#2 . 2 : 48 : 37 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND CONFIRMING THE SALE OF NOT MORE THAN $25
MILLION TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 . View
Attachments
Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council .
#3. 2 : 49 : 57 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO.
4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. Budget amendments happen several times
each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets. This proposed
budget amendment includes adjustments totaling $6,176,231 . 24 relating
to general obligation bonds, the Public Utilities water budget, and
the Streetcar budget among other items. View Attachments
(Item C1)
Jennifer Bruno, Eric Shaw, Nick Norris, and Michael Akerlow
briefed the Council . Ms . Bruno said the Council Office received an
additional budget amendment from the Administration relating to a
property exchange for the Public Safety Building. She said the
property was along the access which connected the City and County
Building with the Public Safety Building. She said $520, 000 from the
Surplus Land Account needed to be set aside to free up the land. She
said this item would be included in the public hearing.
Councilmember Christensen said the following items could be
flagged: $105, 000 for the Zoning Enforcement Position because that
position had not been filled this year, $20, 000 for mailings, $56, 000
for the Public Engagement Coordinator also not filled this year and
$20, 000 for the West Salt Lake Plan. He said this money could go
towards CIP. All Council Members were in favor.
Ms . Bruno said the other item was a Council added item for the
Homeless Employment Program for $80, 000 . Councilmember Christensen
said he wanted to try this for a year. Councilmember LaMalfa asked for
a written report by the end of summer.
#4 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING AND DISCUSS ITEMS RELATED TO THE MAYOR' S
RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 .
a) 3:20 : 30 PM Receive a follow-up briefing relating to the
Department of Public Utility funds, including: View
Attachments
• Street Lighting
• Water
• Storm Water
• Sewer Utility
Lehua Weaver, Jeff Niermeyer, Jim Lewis, and Tom Ward briefed the
Council from a PowerPoint presentation. Councilmember Penfold asked if
an analysis had been done to increase the 25 cent fee for the riparian
corridor. Mr. Niermeyer said no analysis had been done he but would do
that. Councilmember Penfold asked if the department had projected out
the capital investment projects in those corridors . Mr. Niermeyer said
the five year projects cost approximately $540, 000 of the funding and
there was approximately $8 million projects identified.
Councilmember LaMalfa asked about trash in the Jordan River. Mr.
Niermeyer said he was trying to build some internal catchments . He
said part of it would be an extension of the 900 South water quality
basin. Councilmember LaMalfa asked when the Council could expect the
plan for approval . Mr. Niermeyer said he would try to get something to
the Council by the end of summer.
b) 4 :24 :20 PM Receive a briefing relating to the Community
and Economic Development Department. View Attachments
Sylvia Richards, Eric Shaw, Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, Wilf
Sommerkorn, Brent Beck, Robin Hutcheson, and Larry Butcher briefed the
Council . Councilmember Christensen asked Community and Economic
Development staff to come back with information on the Civic
Engagement Manager budget. Councilmember Love said she had a proposed
legislative action to set aside some dollars within the Revolving Loan
Fund to be leveraged and partnered with so that local and small
businesses had additional tools available to them. Mr. Shaw said he
would get back to the Council with a dollar amount.
Councilmember Penfield said he wanted information on an
opportunity for education and some component of helping someone
through the system and permitting process . He asked Planning to come
back to the Council with this information
Straw Polls taken:
a) Does the Council support hiring an Economic Development
Planner. Council Members Love, Penfold, Garrott,
Simonsen, LaMalfa, and Luke were in favor of flagging
this item.
b) Does the Council support restoring the Historic Planner
position. Council Members Love, Penfold, Garrott,
Simonsen, LaMalfa, and Luke were in favor of flagging
this item.
c) Does the Council support fully funding the Public
Engagement Coordinator position. Council Members Love,
Penfold, Christensen, Simonsen, LaMalfa, and Luke were
in favor of flagging this item.
d) Does the Council support allocating $250,000 with the
contingency of coming back to the Council for review of
the scope of work, a fundraising plan and possible
partners and wanted staff to come back to the Council
with information on how to phase/fund the project to
get the City to the Cadillac version of Transit
funding. Council Members Love, Penfold, Christensen,
Simonsen, LaMalfa, Garrott, and Luke were in favor of
flagging this item.
c) 5: 50 :24 PM Receive a briefing relating to the Fire
Department. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Chief Kurt Cook, Dan Walker, Karl Lieb, and Brian
Dale briefed the Council . Councilmember Penfold asked Chief Cook to
look at hiring additional positions to cycle into the rotation because
he felt that would be more cost effective . Chief Kirk said they had
looked at that option. He said he wanted to increase their numbers
over a period of time . Councilmember Penfold asked for some
information on overtime in next year' s analysis .
d. 6: 13: 06 PM Receive a briefing relating to the 911
Communications Bureau. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, and Scott Freitag briefed the Council .
e . 6 :29 : 44 PM Receive a briefing relating to the Police
Department. View Attachments
Karen Halladay, Chris Burbank, and Krista Dunn briefed the
Council .
f. Receive a briefing relating to the Finance Department.
The Finance Department includes the City Treasurer's Office,
Accounting, Purchasing & Contracts, and Business Licensing
services for the City. View Attachments
This item was not held.
g. Receive a briefing relating to the Attorney' s Office.
This item was not held.
h. Receive a briefing relating to the Non-Departmental
Fund.
This item was not held.
#5. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
See File M 13-5 for announcements .
#6. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
This item was not held.
#7 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES.
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 43 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held May 21,
2013 .
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May 28, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 2 : 00
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst;
Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council
Research/Policy Analyst; Sherrie Collins, Special Project Grants
Monitoring Specialist; Mike Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Gina Chamness,
Budget Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Rick
Graham, Public Services Director; John Naser, City Engineer; Eric
Shaw, Community and Economic Development Director; Greg Davis, Public
Services Finance Director; Nancy Sanders, Public Services Senior
Accountant; David Terry, Golf Enterprise Fund Manager; Vicki Bennett,
Sustainability and Environment Director; David Childress, Fleet
Management Director; Gordon Hoskins, Chief Financial Officer; Bill
Haight, Chief Information Officer; Curtis Preece, City Courts
Administrator; Jeanne Robison, Justice Courts Judge; Sylvia Richards,
Council Research/Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Skye Garcia,
Attorney' s Office/Risk Manager; Valeta Bolton, Justice Courts
Budget/Accounting Analyst; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 06 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING AND DISCUSS ITEMS RELATED TO THE MAYOR' S
RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 . View Attachments View
Budget Staff Reports
a. 2:07:03PM Capital Improvement Program (CIP) View Attachments
Relating to the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) . Capital
improvements 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.
Karen Halladay, Mike Akerlow, David Everitt, Jennifer Bruno, Gina
Chamness, Robin Hutchison, Rick Graham, John Naser, and Sherrie
Collins briefed the Council from handouts .
Councilmember Christensen requested information about how new
"open space" was evaluated/defined in terms of utilizing impact fees .
Ms . Bruno said the City could ask the consultant if the greenway
corridor was impact fee eligible . The Council wanted that feedback
prior to adoption. Councilmember LaMalfa requested a policy
explanation about why maintenance items should be in the CIP budget .
The Council requested information about the $1 million transfer
of Class C money to the General Fund as a one-time source and how the
money would be spent . Ms . Chamness said the funds would be used
primarily for street and sidewalk repairs . The Council requested a
list of proposed projects .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked how General Obligation Bond debt
shown in the Mayor' s proposed budget would impact CIP debt ratios . Ms .
Chamness said she would provide that information including new debt
calculations . Councilmember LaMalfa said he also wanted to know how
Utah Performing Arts Center (UPAC) debt would impact ratios .
Comments/concerns were expressed on the following items : Item 26:
Transportation 2 - Sunnyside Avenue street improvements ($350,000 -
Not included in 10-year CIP) . Councilmember Love expressed concerns
about spending money for temporary solutions and suggested
transferring $50, 000 to Item 46. Ms . Hutcheson said some permanent
solutions were included. Councilmember Luke said he opposed the
transfer.
Item 46: Transportation 3 - 1700 South street improvement design
- 1700 South, State Street to 500 East ($232,000) . Councilmember Love
suggested taking $50, 000 from signal upgrades, $100, 000 from downtown
cycle track network, and $50, 000 from Sunnyside for this project .
Councilmember LaMalfa said the item would be flagged for further
consideration.
Councilmember Christensen asked about signage posted along 1300
South (300 West/West Temple) that indicated repair work was planned.
Mr. Graham said that project would not be designed/completed for
several years and would have the signage taken down. Councilmember
Penfold said the Council funded some design/construction for a right-
turn lane off 300 West to 1300 South which included relocating a power
pole . The Council wanted the Administration to explore combining
projects so potential savings could be shifted to other projects . Mr.
Everitt said he would work with Engineering and get back to the
Council because federal funding issues might impact those projects .
Item No. 28 : — (21st and 21st Street Enhancement) and Item No. 57 :
Parley' s Way Road Diet — (Parley' s Way, 2300 East to Wilshire Drive)
Councilmember Simonsen said he wanted to flag this for further
consideration/increased funding. Councilmember LaMalfa said the 9th/9th
West Business District was not listed but wanted to explore ways to
include it with 21st/21st. Councilmember Penfold said 9th/9th East had a
special assessment and requested information about how that
process/model might be used for other business nodes .
Discussion was held on utilizing impact fees/Class C funds for
street reconstruction/overlays . Mr. Everitt said the Administration
would bring information back to the Council including projected number
of lane miles for this year. Mr. Naser said the street network
study/inspection was complete so those numbers would be included in
the Council' s update .
Discussion was held on the potential to bond with Class C funds
for major road construction projects . Councilmember Christensen said
with favorable financing rates/low construction costs, he suggested
exploring this option.
Item No. 12 : — Cemetery restrooms — 200 "N" Street ($35,000) . Mr.
Akerlow said the proposal was just to fix the heating system in the
central restroom. Discussion was held on increasing CIP and addressing
additional/deferred projects . Comments included utilizing Class C road
funds/impact fees, downtown cycle tracks/maintenance costs, master
plan updates, and public engagement . Councilmember Penfold requested
feedback regarding Class C bonding opportunities/options including
bonding capacity and a prioritized project list .
Councilmember Christensen suggested funding Item No. 8 — (Local
Street Reconstruction FY 2013-2014) and bonding for the general fund
portion of 700 South and/or other appropriate projects . Councilmember
Garrott asked staff to expand on CIP scenarios listed in the staff
report/page 3 showing how much revenue would be needed to achieve the
9% goal and beyond. He also requested information on potential new
revenue streams including property tax increases .
Councilmember Garrott said he was interested in looking at other
projects that were not recommended for funding such as downtown
bathrooms requested by the Downtown Alliance .
b. 3:34:05PM Non-Departmental View Attachments
Relating to the Non-Departmental Fund.
Russell Weeks, David Everitt, Eric Shaw, and Rick Graham briefed
the Council from handouts . Discussion was held on special events
funding/requests including fireworks . Councilmember Simonsen suggested
holding a policy discussion about making Sugar House fireworks a
formal City event rather than a sponsored event . The special events
fund was flagged for further discussion including potential changes to
timing issues associated with various events .
Discussion was held on the City' s contribution to Economic
Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU) . Mr. Shaw said they would
continue to work with EDCU to understand/define their relationship
with the City.
Discussion was held on the constituent complaint process .
Councilmember Christensen suggested going through a Request for
Proposal (RFP) process to select a vendor to help the City. Mr.
Everitt said the Administration was open to that suggestion but felt
the RFP needed to be very specific about what the City wanted to
address/solve .
c. 4:18:48 PM Public Services View Attachments
Relating to the Public Services Division. The Public Services
Department provides many of the direct, day-to-day services Salt
Lake City residents and visitors receive. They repair streets,
maintain parks and public open spaces, provide culture, education
and recreation activities for youth and families, remove snow,
remove graffiti, trim trees, sweep streets, maintain traffic
signs and signals, enforce parking ordinances, maintain the
City's buildings and other activities.
Karen Halladay, Rick Graham, David Everitt, Gina Chamness, and
Greg Davis briefed the Council from handouts . Discussion was held on
potential North Temple/Sugar House Greenbelt maintenance assessment
districts . The Council expressed interest in ensuring these stayed on
the City' s radar for future consideration.
Discussion was held on street tree
planting/replacement/maintenance issues . Councilmember Garrott said
this should be a higher priority for the City.
Discussion was held on installing/maintaining additional garbage
cans on City streets, installing waterless features in City buildings,
salt, water, and metal recycling budgets, sidewalk repair/replacement,
snow removal, Spring Mobile Ballpark naming rights, and public parking
issues/costs relating to the Library block. Mr. Graham said there were
ongoing discussions with the Mayor' s Office regarding prioritization
and implementation. Councilmember Simonsen suggested working with the
State regarding ways to address snow removal issues created by State
plows .
Discussion was held on the status of tennis concession changes .
Mr. Graham said negotiations were continuing with potential providers .
Councilmember Love said some kids could not afford to play sports at a
competitive level and wanted to put $50, 000 toward the Neighborhood
Grants Program to help non-profit providers . She also suggested the
use of matching funds for County programs . Mr. Graham said he
supported that suggestion.
Discussion was held on what progress was being made on deferred
CIP maintenance items . Councilmember LaMalfa asked if Imperial Park
was in the 10-year CIP plan. Mr. Graham said he did not believe so but
would double check and get back to the Council .
d. 5:12:38 PM Golf View Attachments
Relating to the Golf Fund.
Karen Halladay, Rick Graham, David Terry, Gina Chamness, and Greg
Davis briefed the Council from handouts . Councilmember Christensen
asked about working with the School District to provide students an
opportunity to golf at City courses to meet Physical Education (PE)
requirements . Mr. Terry said he would follow-up on the request .
Discussion was held on closing the Jordan River Par 3 . Mr. Graham
said further analysis was needed including a review of the golf study
currently being conducted before options would be presented to the
Council .
Discussion was held on potential impacts created by the
Affordable Health Care Act. Mr. Terry said the golf program would be
heavily impacted especially hourly seasonal employees . Ms . Chamness
said a panel comprised of Administrative staff/Council Members was
being assembled to analyze impacts and future policy discussions would
be held with the Council .
e. 5:37:15 PM Refuse Fund Class View Attachments
The Refuse Fund Class includes the budgets for the Recycling and
Operations Fund and the Environmental and Energy Fund. It
includes:
• Revenues and expenses for curbside waste collection
services,
• Annual Neighborhood Clean-up Program,
• Glass recycling,
• City's sustainability efforts,
• Outreach & education, and
• Tree planting.
Lehua Weaver, Rick Graham, Vicki Bennett, Nancy Sanders, and Greg
Davis briefed the Council from handouts . Discussion was held on cost
savings associated with converting vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas
(CNG) , business plan concepts, historic preservation grants/loans,
public engagement process, recycling options/rate structure, fleet
maintenance, and landfill savings/restructuring.
Mr. Graham said they wanted to schedule a detailed briefing with
the Council to discuss the business plan.
f. 6:00:46 PM Fleet View Attachments
Relating to the Fleet Division . The City's Fleet Management
Internal Service Fund provides vehicles, fuel, and vehicle
maintenance and repair services for all City departments.
Jennifer Bruno, Rick Graham, Davis Childress, and Greg Davis
briefed the Council from handouts . Discussion was held on developing
partnerships with other departments, vehicle replacement/maintenance
needs, car share program/motor pool, and hybrid
technology/conversions .
g. 6:52:19PM Finance View Attachments
Relating to the Finance Department. The Finance Department
includes the City Treasurer's Office, Accounting, Purchasing and
Contracts, and Business Licensing services for the City.
Gordon Hoskins, Mary Beth Thompson, and Lehua Weaver briefed the
Council from handouts . Discussion was held on a credit card
transaction surcharge, parking ticket collection/processes, bond
refinance savings, landlord tenant training/registration, and
reciprocity for live training courses .
Mr. Hoskins recommended implementing penalties for landlords who
failed to comply with program requirements . Councilmember Christensen
recommended adding a surcharge for credit card transactions .
Councilmember Garrott said he wanted to continue discussions about how
to get people teaching landlord tenant training classes to meet the
City' s needs and suggested increased monitoring/provider agreements .
He also requested an update when the disproportionate cost study was
completed.
Discussion was held on parking issues . Ms . Thompson said she was
working with Transportation/Parking Enforcement to prepare a detailed
transmittal for the Council . Councilmember LaMalfa asked that the
transmittal contain data regarding the mix of parking tickets/meter
fees . Mr. Hoskins said analysis was needed on relocating pay stations
to maximize collections . Councilmember Christensen suggested exploring
a variable rate for certain meter locations based on historical data.
h. 7:22:58 PM Justice Court View Attachments
Relating to the City's Justice Court.
Curtis Preece, Valeta Bolton, David Everitt, Judge Robinson, and
Sylvia Richards briefed the Council from handouts . Discussion was held
on budget costs associated with handling a Justice Court judge' s legal
case . The Council expressed concerns about how quickly the case could
be resolved and asked Mr. Preece to come back with a budget proposal
rather than trying to cover costs by reducing services . Councilmember
LaMalfa requested statistical data relating to community service cases
including how cases were cleared and turnaround time .
i. 7:42:27 PM Information Management Services (IMS) View Attachments
Relating to the Information Management Services (IMS) Department.
The Department of Information Management Services provides
technical support for all General Fund services and all
Enterprise Funds in the City. The department is operated as an
Internal Service Fund with divisions including Administration,
Software Engineering, Network/Infrastructure, Technology
Consulting, and Multimedia Services.
Bill Haight and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from handouts .
Discussion was held on providing Library services, fee structure,
duplication of services, consolidation opportunities/shared services,
constituent relationship management system, and
park/playground/pavilions reservation system. Councilmember Love asked
Mr. Haight to update the Council on features/capabilities relating to
the park reservation system.
j . 8:02:11 PM Governmental Immunity View Attachments
Relating to the Governmental Immunity Fund. The Risk Management
Division of the City Attorney's Office administers the
Governmental Immunity Fund, which is the City's self-insurance
fund for liability claims.
Edwin Rutan, Skye Garcia, and Russell Weeks briefed the Council
from handouts . Discussion was held on vendor data software issues, e-
discovery program, local event claims, insurance issues, risk
assessment, small group events/insurance . Councilmember Christensen
said he wanted to explore the concept of eliminating insurance
requirements for small groups . Ms . Garcia said they were working with
Public Services to achieve that goal .
k. 8:13:54 PM Unresolved Issues
Continuing a discussion with Council Staff regarding unresolved
issues relating to the recommended budget.
Discussion was held on scheduling additional meetings to address
remaining budget issues . Straw Poll: A majority of the Council was in
favor of scheduling Friday, May 31, 2013 at 2 : 00 p.m. Councilmember
Simonsen said he was not available until approximately 4 : 00 p.m.
#2 . 5:56:02 PM INTERVIEW JOHN MCCARTHY PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING CONSERVANCY AND USE
COMMITTEE.
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. McCarthy' s name would be forwarded
to the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#3. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#4 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion.
#5. (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 24 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 28,
2013 .
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May 31, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Friday, May 31, 2013, at 2 : 00
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; Lehua Weaver,
Council Research/Policy Analyst; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of
Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Gina Chamness, Budget Director;
Kurt Cook, Fire Chief; Eric Shaw, Community and Economic Development
Director; John Naser, City Engineer; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City
Recorder.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 11 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:11:28 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION WITH COUNCIL STAFF REGARDING
UNRESOLVED BUDGET ISSUES RELATING TO THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR SALT
LAKE CITY, UTAH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 . Items to be discussed may
include a review of any of the proposed departments' budgets, proposed
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budgets, and revenues or expenses in
the Mayor's recommended budget for the coming fiscal year. Discussion
may also include implications for future years. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Gina Chamness, John Naser, Eric
Shaw, David Everitt, and Kurt Cook briefed the Council from handouts .
Discussion included property tax increase, Class C bonding, bus
shelter revenue program, one-time Landfill dividend to fund CIP
sustainability projects, business improvement district maintenance,
$15 million per year needed to address road improvement/maintenance
backlog, hiring delays, park/playfield maintenance costs, providing
core/basic services, annual operation/maintenance costs omitted from
ten-year capital facilities plan, increase revenues or decrease
services, revenues do not match service levels, one-time/ongoing
revenue scenarios, Citywide transit plan, public engagement issues,
masterplan streamlining, public services tracking software, replace
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles at a faster rate, business
incubation program, volunteer coordinator efforts, boards/commission
training, youth athletic grant, special event issues, historic planner
restoration, life safety issues, parking fee options, use parking
revenue for specific downtown improvements, identify core City
services, community input needed to help prioritize projects, get
serious about addressing critical services/infrastructure needs,
utilize opinion question tool to get public input, disproportionate
fees paid by City residents, potential to raise local sales tax,
indentify multiple revenue streams, and analyze CIP separate from main
budget .
Discussion was held regarding bonding for major road construction
projects using Class C funds . Councilmember Penfold requested a
prioritized project list . Mr. Naser said using Class C funds for debt
payment would eliminate funding for annual pavement overlay projects
and affect other impact fee eligible projects .
The Council requested percentage information about how
outstanding bonds such as the soccer complex and libraries would
impact property owners and the percentage of County/School District
taxes City residents would bear. They also requested that all other
anticipated fee increases (Citywide) be included such as water rates
and trash fees .
Straw Polls were taken on property tax scenarios listed in the
handouts . A majority of the Council opposed Scenarios 1, 2, 3, 5, 6,
and 7 . A majority supported Scenario 4 . A second Straw Poll was taken
on Scenarios 3 and 6 with a majority voting in opposition. Some
Council Members expressed concerns about advancing only one scenario
that included a tax increase . Councilmember LaMalfa said this was a
general starting point for further discussion/analysis and asked staff
to prepare options/scenarios that preserved the Council' s ability to
remove property tax increases .
Additional Straw Polls:
• A majority of the Council was in favor of having staff
investigate Class C fund bonding.
• A majority of the Council was in favor of restoring $350, 000
relating to Fire Department overtime buyback/fourhanded
staffing and $600, 000 relating to 2014 Police Class staffing.
• A majority of the Council was in favor of investing bus shelter
advertizing as a new revenue source . Councilmember Simonsen
said this would include ordinance amendments and a Request for
Proposal (RFP) through a future budget amendment. Councilmember
Love expressed concerns about potential visual pollution.
• A majority of the Council was in favor of directing the
Administration to explore ways to charge business districts for
City services . (See Section B2-"Business Districts" - include
Items i, ii, iii, and exclude iv) .
• A majority of the Council was in favor of raising "across the
board" fees relating to credit card charges to cover full
expenses incurred by the City.
• A majority of the Council was in favor of Councilmember Love' s
sports grant program proposal .
• A majority of the Council was in favor of not reducing Economic
Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU) funding. The Council
requested additional analysis on the City' s
relationship/benefits with EDCU.
Councilmember Christensen requested having policy related
discussions on ways to utilize fees generated from recycling and other
refuse programs . Councilmember LaMalfa said that would be added to
"unresolved budget issues" discussions .
The meeting adjourned at 4 : 37 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held May 31,
2013 .
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June 4, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 2 : 10
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Karen Halladay,
Council Budget and Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy
Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Constituent Liaison; Eric Shaw,
Community & Economic Development Director; Mary DeLaMare-Schaefer,
Deputy Community & Economic Development Director; Robin Hutcheson,
Transportation Director; Padma Veeru-Collings, City Prosecutor; Lynn
Jarman, Engineering Financial Analyst; Gina Chamness, Budget Director;
Leslie Chan, Open Space Lands Program Manager; Gordon Hoskins, Finance
Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Marina Scott, City
Treasurer; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Robert Rendon, Zion' s Bank
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:10:40 PM PARTNERSHIP DISCUSSION - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. The
Council will receive a briefing from Robert Rendon, Senior Vice
President and Community Development Director for Zion's Bank regarding
the Community Reinvestment Act. This is one in a series of briefings
from partnership organizations that will be scheduled in 2013 by the
City Council .
Mr. Rendon briefed the Council from a Power Point presentation
(View Power Point) . He discussed performance evaluation and tracking,
Assessment Areas, lending, investments, service tests, and challenges .
Discussion followed regarding the various programs .
#2 . BUDGET ITEMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 - 2014 . The Council will
receive a briefing and discuss items related to the Mayor's
recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. View Attachments
a. 2:32:02 PM Attorney' s Office. Relating to the Attorney's
Office.
View Attachments
Lehua Weaver, Ed Rutan, Padma Veeru-Collings, and Cindi Mansell
briefed the Council from attachments .
Discussion followed regarding digitizing City archives in the
future to support transparency, City codification and how to evaluate
the current provider or improve the quality of product they deliver.
Ms . Weaver suggested a work group be formed from different departments
within the City to ensure all issues have been addressed with a
follow-up report to the Council . Councilmember LaMalfa expressed
interest in a small group meeting prior.
Further discussion followed regarding the ability to quantify the
work of the City Prosecutor' s Office and the satisfaction of its
clients . Ms . Veeru-Collings provided numbers of Justice Court cases
addressed and suggested potential methods for measurement of success .
The Council discussed the functionality of the Justice Court system in
general .
Inquiry was raised regarding technology investments to further
support efficiencies and measurements of success . Mr. Rutan expressed
appreciation towards E-Discovery software support; he said there were
problems with software implementation and the need to ensure
functionality before additional investment was made .
b. 3:01:46 PM Budget 2013-14 Unresolved Issues. Continuing a
discussion with Council Staff regarding unresolved issues
relating to the recommended budget. View Attachments
Councilmember LaMalfa said he hoped for a holistic budget
discussion regarding unresolved budget issues in hopes of tangible
outcomes and directives for Staff towards balancing the budget . He
said staff would track the CIP discussion and present an overall
budget scenario for discussion.
Karen Halladay, Nick Tarbet, Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, and
Lynn Jarman briefed the Council from attachments and a Power Point
presentation. View Attachments
The Council addressed the Fleet Replacement Plan and replacement
costs versus maintenance costs . Straw Poll was taken on what level
Fleet replacement should be funded with 50% voting for the recommended
level; 33% for minimum; 27% current; zero for optimum.
Discussion followed regarding the Public Facilities funding
level . Ms . Halladay said the current level was proposed in the
FY2013-14 CIP Mayor' s Recommended budget and 10-year Capital
Facilities Plan; minimum was the constrained 10-year plan; and optimum
the list of all items plus additional desired by the Council . Ms .
Gust-Jenson said not all desired improvements were considered ideal or
were necessarily included in the 10-year plan (such as the protective
maintenance/stonework for the City & County Building) .
Discussion followed regarding the three-year review of the 10-
year plan. Councilmember Penfold said there should be some mechanism
to capture or retain improvements or priorities within the 10-year
plan beyond existing funding sources . Ms . Gust-Jenson said there were
many items not included and tracking should begin of items as they
were noticed. Councilmember Christensen said the State Transportation
Plan has various tiers according to funding (I, II, III) and the
Council could think about a similar process to periodically go through
and consider updates .
Straw Poll was taken on the funding level for Public Facilities
with 79% voting for the minimum level and 21% voting for optimum.
Straw Poll was taken on the funding level of Pedestrian
Infrastructure improvements (ADA, Concrete Sawing and Replacement)
with 14% voting for current; zero for the minimum; and 86% voting for
optimum.
Straw Poll was taken on the funding level for parks improvement
projects with current being zero; 57% voting for minimum; and 43%
voting for optimum.
Straw poll was taken on traffic signal improvement projects with
71% voting for the current; 14% voting for minimum; and 14% voting for
optimum.
Straw Poll was taken on the funding level for Road Improvement
Projects with current being zero; 57% voting for minimum; and 43%
voting for optimum.
Ms . Bruno outlined the budgetary consequences of these choices,
including a total of $30, 619, 850 and differing from the current budget
by $19, 508, 850 . She said this added $3, 900, 000 for Fleet; $2, 500, 000
to the existing public facilities; $2, 500, 000 for pedestrian
infrastructure; $3, 400, 000 for parks; retains the current budget for
traffic signals; and added $7, 100, 000 for roads .
The Council discussed the best approach, potential budgetary
impacts, and projections/consideration for bonding. It was suggested
a public discussion entail "this is where the public would like to be"
to inform the Council as to whether there was buy-in for capital
improvements and maintenance and at what level .
The Council took a short break at 4 : 11 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 4 : 30 p.m.
4:30:54 PM Ms . Bruno said Administration recommended allocation of
increase in expected Airport parking revenues to fund the increased
fully-loaded cost of a Public Engagement Coordinator. Debate followed
regarding the position and whether this funding would be better
utilized elsewhere such as for the School District or public
engagement/communication. Ms . Gust-Jenson suggested Staff work with
Administration to develop wording for a uniform approach towards the
Council expectation surrounding public engagement .
Straw Polls were conducted as follows :
A majority of the Council (5-2) voted to partially fund the
Public Engagement Coordinator position in the amount of $75, 000.
A majority of the Council (4-3) voted against the $75, 000 being
for public engagement related expenses and not a position.
A majority of the Council (6-1) voted in favor of capturing
Airport parking revenues.
A majority of the Council (4-3) voted against utilizing the
Airport parking revenues to fund the position in the full amount of
$112, 000 as recommended by Administration.
Ms . DeLaMare-Schaefer said the Public Engagement Coordinator job
description was formed from interviews with the City Council and a
Human Resources market review based upon the required skills and
tasks . She said if funding was allocated for public engagement
expenses only, concern would be who would be tasked to organize,
spend, and create those materials . She said this was not an entry-
level position, but a critical one that would create strategies and
procedures as well as direct staff. Discussion followed as to
consideration to hiring this position mid-year to allow time to
further define expectations, etc.
A majority of the Council (4-3) voted in favor of a mid-year
hiring for the Public Engagement Coordinator, or $56, 000 of the
recommended $112, 000 salary. This item was flagged for Council Office
budget discussion to deposit the remaining funds in Council
communications .
5:07:07PM Ms . Bruno said the budget included $120, 000 line item for
parking facility revenues at the Salt Palace never received. She said
the City had tried to make the County pay (the vendor hired by the
County) , but have been unsuccessful even though there was an existing
agreement . Mr. Everitt said an agreement was technically not
necessary; he said historically, staff did not fight the political
fight to make the vendor who manages the parking facility remit
payment . Discussion followed regarding how likely payment would be,
with unanimous Council consensus for this item to remain in the
budget.
5:09:47 PM Discussion followed regarding the Councilmember salary
increase proposed by the City Compensation Advisory Committee report .
A Straw Poll was held, with the majority of the Council (5-2) voting
NOT to receive a salary increase.
5:13:06 PM Discussion followed regarding the revolving loan fund,
consideration to support ownership of land by local small business,
potential to adopt policy or earmark the funds, consider a grant
program and not creating Administrative overhead with new programs .
Mr. Shaw said the current fund was extremely restrictive and the idea
was to shape the program/establish parameters for the release of
unrestricted funds and to allow leverage for additional private
resources and funding. A Straw Poll was conducted with unanimous
support of the Council to set aside up to $2, 000, 000 of the Revolving
Loan Fund to be determined how to provide funding for local
businesses.
5:22:34PM Ms . Bruno said there was $90, 000 included in the FY2012-
13 budget for the Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper (LQC) concept; no new
funds were appropriated. A Straw Poll was conducted with unanimous
support of the Council for this amount to remain a one-time
appropriation.
5:24:37 PM A Straw Poll was conducted with no support of the City
Council for the Building Service Audit additional expense.
5:24:57PM Discussion followed regarding additional funding towards
public outreach/notification/mailings for traffic calming projects in
neighborhoods . Ms . Hutcheson said Staff determined to initially begin
with three projects; these were field reviewed yesterday to ensure
suitability. She said Staff was now preparing communication to
include door-to-door flyers to explain the project, remind the public
they asked for these projects, potential dates for installation, along
with explanation this was a pilot program and the projects could be
moved, as well as the neighborhood being part of the decision to keep
or relocate them. Ms . Hutcheson said the projects would be within the
$88, 000 allocated to CIP last year for this purpose . A Straw Poll was
conducted with unanimous Council approval to allocate an additional
$5, 000 for public outreach/communication.
5:31:52PM Discussion followed regarding tree planting/replacement,
reversing the pattern of removing more trees than planting, tree
inventory, funding, etc. Staff responded they did plan to do
inventory and said the rates of removing/planting trees was unknown at
this time and that it was believed to be related to funding and
resources . The Council requested additional information in this
regard as to what it would take to reverse that trend without first
having the completed Urban Forestry Plan Management.
A Straw Poll was conducted with unanimous Council approval to
appropriate $50, 000 for one-time tree planting.
5:37:22 PM Ms . Bruno addressed the Consolidated Fee Schedule and
Fire inspection fees for events . Concern was expressed regarding
events being negatively impacted by fees that Administration had been
working to clarify, and how these fees could be charged without
Council approval . Ms . Gust-Jenson suggested language that would
preclude the Administration from charging any fee that was not
included on the Consolidated Fee Schedule . A Straw Poll was conducted
with unanimous Council approval to prohibit all departments from
charging fees that did not exist on the approved Consolidated Fee
Schedule.
5:40:58 PM Discussion continued regarding a maximum fee for small
events . Ms . Gust-Jenson said there had been policy discussions as to
whether to implement these fees . Ms . Bruno said the fee schedule
language had been changed to say Administration "may" rather than
"shall" implement these; she said it was unknown whether the Council
would like to allow more discretion. The Council discussed the need
to articulate by policy.
5:45:09PM Ms . Chamness offered clarification to reflect discussions
on the implementation of fees by Enterprise Funds . She said the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) fee increase was not proposed by Public
Utilities or the Airport and that was the reason for the change . Ms .
Gust-Jenson said currently Public Utilities did not have full
disclosure of their fees and that was something asked for as well as
public process . A Straw Poll was conducted with unanimous Council
approval to request Administration provide as much information to the
Council and to proceed with the original fee schedule; add language
that precludes charging of fees not on the schedule; and if
Administration wanted to specifically exempt items they could provide
that recommendation before budget adoption.
5:48:12 PM A Straw Poll was conducted with 4-3 Council approval to
appropriate up to $50, 000 to the budget for demographic work for the
Utah Data Project.
5:50:42PM Ms . Chamness provided details of the $1, 000, 000 transfer
of one-time Class C road funds to the General Fund. A Straw Poll was
conducted with 4-3 Council approval for this one-time fund transfer.
5:54:05 PM Ms . Bruno addressed the one-time transfer from IMS of
$1, 000, 000 to the General Fund for technology. A Straw Poll was
conducted with 4-3 Council approval of the one-time fund transfer.
6:00:44 PM Further discussion followed regarding the live tracking
amounts .
6:06:39PM Councilmember Luke provided handouts View Attachments and
spoke to "This is the Place State Park"; the proposed Splash Pad
improvement; and the historical theme on the history of water
irrigation and how Salt Lake City was the first western settlement to
rely on canyon runoff. He said they were looking for a matching
conditional grant and wanted to accomplish it this year. He said the
Legislative appropriation of $50, 000 was contingent upon the match of
both Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City. He suggested $20, 000 from
Public Utilities Communications Budget and $30, 000 from the General
Fund could be utilized as one-time appropriation of the $50, 000 match.
A Straw Poll was conducted with 5-2 Council approval of a one-time
$50, 000 matching amount contingent upon State and educational content
and working with Public Utilities on a satisfactory educational
component.
6:15:27PM Councilmember Simonsen said if the full $75, 000 was not
necessary for the Public Engagement Coordinator position he wanted to
see some of that funding made available for communications . A Straw
Poll was conducted with 4-3 Council approval to appropriate an
additional $2,500 to each Councilmember's individual communications
budget (total $17,500) .
6:19:32 PM Councilmember Love discussed low graduation rates and
requested $100, 000 placeholder funding towards the Capital City
Education Campaign and a forthcoming proposal . A Straw Poll was
conducted with 4-3 Council approval NOT to allocate funding at this
time and to await the proposal and/or budget opening.
9:14:10PM The Council discussed the proposed tax increase amount.
Ms . Bruno said the initial wish list was $19, 500, 000 above the Mayor' s
recommended budget . She said with the straw polls made earlier, the
budget was $2, 900, 000 out of balance . View Attachments
Concerns included extensive needs to repair neglected
infrastructure, service level investment, timing to inform the public
regarding the needs, review and consider the amount of resources
needed, the potential to shortchange the City by continuing to
allocate only a small portion of funding necessary, the need to be
responsible, and whether a property tax increase should be solely for
capital improvements .
Ms . Gust-Jenson suggested Staff return with a percentage and
additional information regarding the 10-year CIP plan divided by
categories . She felt it would be inappropriate for Staff to take on
recommendations as to which areas and which projects at this point,
and suggested a future Council conversation to provide that type of
direction. The Council discussed the struggle in balancing the budget
taking away from smaller projects and CIP, various property tax
increase amounts, and deferring responsibility of structure deficit to
a future Council . Ms . Bruno said such would depend on how the Council
determined to allocate a property tax increase .
A Straw Poll was conducted with 5-2 Council approval (Christensen
and Penfold opposed) for Staff to estimate total property tax increase
of both $6,000,000 and $8,000,000, percent of CIP to total budget,
options for distribution within the categories and the 10-year plan,
and project accomplishments with the additional funds .
c. Legislative Intents and Interim Study Items. The Council
will review a report from the Administration regarding
Legislative Intents and Interim Study Items adopted as part
of the FY 2013 budget process. View Attachments
Item not held.
#3. BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. The
Council will receive a briefing regarding Budget Amendment No. 4 for
Fiscal Year 2012-2013. Budget amendments happen several times each
year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets. This proposed
budget amendment includes adjustments totaling $6,176,231 . 24, relating
to general obligation bonds, the Public Utilities water budget, and
the Streetcar budget among other items. View Attachments
This item was not addressed during the Work Session.
#4 . PARLEY' S TRAIL PHASE IV - THE DRAW AND PARLEY' S TRAIL
THROUGH HIDDEN HOLLOW PARK INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH SALT LAKE
COUNTY. The Council will receive a briefing regarding two resolutions
related to construction of a section of the Parley's Trail . The
project includes construction of approximately 2, 050 ft. of trail and
an underpass tunnel under 1300 East street from Hidden Hollow Park to
Sugar House Park. The agreements provide City - County coordination,
the County's use of City right of way and park property, funding,
construction and maintenance of the project elements. The County will
be responsible for all construction and maintenance, excluding
landscaping improvements in Hidden Hollow Park.
• An interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City and
Salt Lake County relating to the design and construction of Parley's
Trail Phase IV - The Draw.
• An interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City and
Salt Lake County relating to construction of Parley's Trail though
Hidden Hollow Park and ongoing maintenance of the project elements.
View Attachments
This item was not addressed during the Work Session.
#5. 8:37:47 PM OPEN SPACE ACQUISITION: JORDAN RIVER PARKWAY AND
PARLEY' S TRAIL. The Council will receive a briefing regarding a
proposal from the Administration to acquire three properties using
$184,300 in Open Space Bond Funds. The parcels include:
• two properties adjacent to Jordan Park on Montague Avenue
(961 and 962 West and 940 South) . The properties would be used to
serve the Poplar Grove Park and Glendale Park communities by
providing greater access to the Jordan River parkway and Jordan
Park.
• one property at 2205 South and 900 East adjacent to Parley's
Trail . The property, located along the Sugar House Streetcar
stop, would allow the trail width to remain 12 feet and not be
constricted by the streetcar station. View Attachments
8:37:45 PM Ms . Chan briefed the Council from attachments and
discussed the recommendation to acquire three properties with the Open
Space Bond. She said the parcels reflect the diversity of criteria
being used and all relate to trails . She said the Open Space signage
system (Way Finding and Directional) would be forthcoming as well as
standards for consistent use . Discussion followed regarding Open
Space priorities, bond criteria, balance, issuance, and expenditure
time limit. Ms . Chan said Staff was working diligently to compile a
comprehensive list of acquisitions for the new board.
#6. ZONING AMENDMENT - 1321 SOUTH 500 EAST, MICHAEL LOBB. The
Council will receive a briefing regarding a proposal to amend the CN-
Neighborhood Commercial zoning of property located at 1321 South 500
East to remove covenants, conditions and restrictions (CCRs) linking
to zoning of the property. This would allow the applicant to demolish
the existing building and construct a mixed use residential/office
building. Although the applicant has requested amending the CN-
Neighborhood Commercial zoning to remove the CCRs, consideration may
be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with
similar characteristics. Petitioner: Michael Lobb; Petition No.
PLNPCM2012-00588.
View Attachments
This item was not addressed during the Work Session.
#7 . 8:50:42 PM BONDS FOR REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX. The Council will
receive a briefing regarding the issuance and the sale of $15,300, 000
aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds of the City to
finance all or a portion of a multipurpose regional sports, recreation
and education complex and related roads, parking and improvements;
authorizing the execution and delivery of certain related documents;
delegating authority to certain officials and officers of the City to
approve the final terms and provisions of such bonds and providing for
related matters. View Attachments
Councilmember Christensen recused himself from this item.
Jennifer Bruno, Gordon Hoskins, Rick Graham, Ed Rutan, and Marina
Scott briefed the Council from attachments . Discussion followed
regarding the identical scope, litigation, the gift agreement opened
up/changes made/finalized, and action requested to authorize the sale
of the bonds, receive the proceeds, and begin the project.
#8 . 5:56:48 PM INTERVIEW: SALT LAKE CITY TREASURER. The Council
will interview Marina Scott prior to consideration of her appointment
as the Salt Lake City Treasurer.
Councilmember LaMalfa said Ms . Scott' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for consideration during the formal meeting.
#9. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Item not held.
#10 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Item not held.
#11 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 53 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held June 4,
2013 .
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June 11, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at
4 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan
Penfold, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Soren Simonsen, and
Charlie Luke .
Staff In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, City Council Deputy Director; Karen Halladay, Council
Policy Analyst; Michael Akerlow, Administration Director; John Naser,
City Engineer; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Jennifer
Schumann, Capital Planning and Programming Accountant/Auditor; Neil
Lindberg, City Council Legal Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Research
and Policy Analyst; and Sonya Kintaro, Chief Deputy City Recorder.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 11 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 4 : 12 : 57 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR 2013-2014 ,
WHICH ALLOCATES HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FUNDS TO PROJECTS
THAT BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF SALT LAKE CITY. The plan includes the
Community Development Block Grant funding (CDBG) , Home Investment
Partnerships Program funding (HOME) , Emergency Shelter Grant funding
(ESG) , Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS funding (HOPWA) ,
and approving the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake
City and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. View
Attachments
Karen Halladay, Michael Akerlow, Jennifer Schumann, John Naser,
and David Everitt briefed the Council with handouts and a PowerPoint
presentation. Mr. Akerlow said the first item was Emergency Shelter
Grant funding (ESG) . Council Members had no objections to the funding
recommendations .
Councilmember Penfold recused himself from the HOPWA discussion.
Mr. Akerlow briefed the Council on Housing Opportunities for
Persons With Aids (HOPWA) funding. He said there was a decrease of
approximately 5% or $19, 000 . He said the City Housing Authority
withdrew their application of $128, 000 . He said there was a remaining
balance of approximately $37, 000 . Councilmember Christensen asked if
the County Housing Authority covered City residents that met the
requirements of HOPWA. Ms . Schumann said the majority of Salt Lake
County Housing Authority clients were Salt Lake City residents .
Council Members were in favor of giving the $37,000 to the County.
Stan Penfold returned at the close of the HOPWA discussion.
Mr. Akerlow said the next issue was Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funding. He said there was a 13% increase or
approximately $389, 000 . He said all public services had been funded at
the previous year' s funding. He said the Rape Recovery Center had been
given an additional $5, 000 . He said all street construction was
funded. He said Percent for Art remained at 1% of total grant and
Administration remained at 20% . Council Members were in favor of using
the extra funding for streets .
#2 . 4 : 56 : 49 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING AND CONTINUE A
DISCUSSION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 . (Items Cia — Clr)
a. Review a report from the Administration regarding Legislative
Intents and Interim Study Items adopted as part of the FY
2013 budget process . View Attachments
b. Continue a discussion with Council staff regarding unresolved
issues relating to the recommended budget. View Attachments
c. Discuss a proposed ordinance that would modify regulatory and
service fee authority and would require identification of all
City fees . The ordinance also includes changes to various
fees shown in the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule as
proposed in the Mayor' s budget. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Karen Halladay, Lehua Weaver, and Neil Lindberg
briefed the Council with handouts . Ms . Bruno said the Council had
requested staff look at a range of options from a $6 million tax
increase to an $8 million tax increase . She referred to Page 4 of a
handout . She said based on the Council' s straw polls through the other
budget changes there was a $3 million deficit the Council would need
to address .
Straw Polls Taken:
• Support the $3 million tax increase to plug the hole .
Council Members Love, Christensen, Luke, LaMalfa, Sorensen,
and Garrott were in favor and Councilmember Penfold was not
in favor.
• Proposed tax increase of $7 million. Council Members Love,
Luke, LaMalfa, Sorensen, and Garrott were in favor and
Council Members Penfold and Christensen were not in favor.
• Proposed tax increase of $8 million. Council Members
Garrott, Simonsen, and LaMalfa were in favor and Council
Members Luke, Love, Penfold, and Christensen were not in
favor.
• Eliminate the judgment levy. Council Members Christensen,
Garrott, Penfold, and Love were in favor and Council Members
Luke, Simonsen, and LaMalfa were not in favor.
• Keep the Library judgment levy and defer the revenue
difference to a budget amendment . All Council Members were
in favor.
• Keep current year funding for Move to Amend and add an
additional $63, 000 to fully fund the process . All Council
Members were in favor.
• Status Quo on tax increase for employees . Council Members
Christensen, Love, Garrott, Luke, LaMalfa, and Penfold were
in favor and Councilmember Simonsen was not in favor.
• Refuse fund. Council Members wanted to postpone this issue
until July.
• Appropriating $15, 000 for the Sugar House fireworks to the
Park Authority rather than through the Special Events Fund.
All Council Members were in favor.
• Ask the Business Advisory Board to evaluate the State' s
criteria for a business friendly City and evaluate the
City' s processes to see if they met that standard. All
Council Members were in favor.
• In making change in this year' s budget regarding long range
planning. Council Members Christensen, Love, Luke, LaMalfa,
Garrott, and Penfold were not in favor and Councilmember
Simonsen was in favor.
Cindy Gust-Jensen and David Everitt briefed the Council on
increased fees and transparency.
#3. 6:22 : 14 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO.
4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013. BUDGET AMENDMENTS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES
EACH YEAR TO REFLECT ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CITY' S BUDGETS. This proposed
budget amendment includes adjustments totaling $6,176,231 . 24, relating
to general obligation bonds, the Public Utilities water budget, and
the Streetcar budget among other items. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council .
#4 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. View Attachments
This item was not held.
#5. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
This item was not held.
#6. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE SECTION 52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES.
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 31 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held June
11, 2013 .
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June 18, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at
12 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen,
Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and
Charlie Luke .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; Jennifer Bruno,
Deputy Council Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Karen
Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City
Recorder.
Councilmember LaMalfa conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 12 : 19 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 12 :20 : 04 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING AND CONTINUE A
DISCUSSION ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE MAYOR' S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 . (ITEMS Dla - Dlr) View Attachments
a) Review a report from the Administration regarding Legislative
Intents and Interim Study Items adopted as part of the FY 2013
budget process. View Attachments
b) Continue a discussion with Council Staff regarding unresolved
issues relating to the recommended budget. The Council will
also review drafted adoption documents including motions, key
changes, and new legislative intent statements. View
Attachments
Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council from the motion sheets .
• Straw Poll Taken: Preserving the option to apply the
judgment levy with the option that it could be withdrawn
prior to the August meeting. Council Members Love, Garrott,
LaMalfa, Luke, Simonsen, and Penfold were in favor and
Councilmember Christensen was not in favor.
12 :25: 02 PM Ms . Bruno briefed the Council .
Straw Polls Taken:
• $8 million tax increase instead of $7 million. Council
Members Love, Garrott, LaMalfa, Luke, and Simonsen were in
favor of an $8 million tax increase and Council Members
Penfold, and Christensen were not in favor.
• The additional expenditures were to go to CIP. Council
Members Love, Garrott, LaMalfa, Luke, Simonsen and
Christensen were in favor and Councilmember Penfold was not
in favor.
#2 .REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
This item was not held.
#3. 2 : 46: 45 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN
UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE
CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Councilmember LaMalfa said additional meetings were needed in the
event of a Mayoral veto of the budget . He said meetings could be
scheduled for Friday, June 21st at noon, Tuesday, June 25th at noon and
Friday, June 28th at noon. He said Friday the 21st was a reasonable
amount of time for the Administration to respond. Cindy Gust-Jenson
said final budget information was due at the County by June 22na
Council Members were in favor of meeting at 10 : 00 a.m. on Friday, June
21st, 2013 .
#13. (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES.
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 2 : 12 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held June
18, 2013 .
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June 21, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Friday, June 21, 2013, at
10 : 00 a.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen,
Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and
Charlie Luke .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy
City Recorder.
Councilmember Simonsen conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 10 : 08 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 10 : 09: 15 AM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE MAYOR' S VETO OF
ORDINANCES RELATING TO SALT LAKE CITY' S FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 . BUDGET
DISCUSSION MAY ALSO INCLUDE BUDGET IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE YEARS.
Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council on the Mayor' s veto of the
City' s Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget ordinance and the overall tax
levy. She reviewed the motion sheet with the Council . View Attachments
& View Motions
#2 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
This item was not held.
#3. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON
COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND
VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
This item was not held.
#4 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES.
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 10 : 17 a.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held June
21, 2013 .
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July 9, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at 2 : 00
p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst;
Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Janice Jardine, Council
Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Research/Policy Analyst; Nick
Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst; Amber McClellan, Council Liaison;
Sherrie Collins, Special Project Grants Monitoring Specialist; Mike
Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Margaret
Plane, City Attorney; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Robin Hutcheson,
Transportation Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; John
Naser, City Engineer; Eric Shaw, Community and Economic Development
Director; Greg Davis, Public Services Finance Director; David
Childress, Fleet Management Director; Gordon Hoskins, Chief Financial
Officer; Alden Breinholt, Operations Division Director; Bill Haight,
Chief Information Officer; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director;
Elizabeth Buehler, Principal Planner; John Anderson, Principal
Planner; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Nick Norris, Planning
Manager; Ray Milliner, Principal Planner; Orion Goff, Building
Services Director; Cory Lyman, Emergency Management Program Director;
and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Others Present: Heidi Walker, Salt Lake Chamber Chief Operating
Officer
Ryan Evans, V. P. of Business and Community Relations
Steven Rosenberg, Liberty Heights Fresh Petitioner
Peter Erickson, Epic Brewing Petitioner
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 09 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING NAMING THE MID-BLOCK PEDESTRIAN
CROSSING NEXT TO THE NEW PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING. The crossing runs
between 400 and 500 South and 300 East and Blair Street (357 East) .
Mayor Becker's Administration conducted a public contest to name the
walkway. The winning entry, as decided by a committee, is "People's
Way. " View Attachment
Written Briefing Only.
#2 . 2:09:37PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM LANE BEATTIE, PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, AND HEIDI WALKER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, OF
THE SALT LAKE CHAMBER REGARDING TOPICS OF MUTUAL INTEREST WITH SALT
LAKE CITY. This is one in a series of briefings from partnership
organizations that will be scheduled in 2013 by the City Council . View
Attachment
Heidi Walker and Ryan Evans briefed the Council regarding their
programs and relationship with Salt Lake City. Discussion followed
regarding sister cities and international relationships, participation
in boards, cultural exchange, diplomacy, recognizing the many
cultures, defining and facilitating relationships with small business
owners . Inquiry was raised regarding the U of U Business School and
how to compliment their programs, with Mr. Evans stating there was no
desire to duplicate efforts .
#3. 2:30:50PM DISCUSSION ON ITEMS THAT STILL NEED COUNCIL SPONSORS
BEFORE THEY WILL BE CONSIDERED. View Attachment
Councilmember LaMalfa said previously, policy was established to
identify a Council sponsor for agenda items . The Council discussed
the purpose of the sponsorship, with Councilmember LaMalfa stating the
expectation was to increase communication between Administration and
the Council, add transparency, and include a name next to agenda items
with the hope there was understanding/education relating to that
specific issue . The items were sponsored as noted:
• Open Space Lands Program Amendments - Councilmember Christensen
• Zoning Text Amendment : Community Gardens in the OS Open Space
Zone - Councilmember Simonsen
• Zoning Text Amendment : Permitted and Conditional Use revisions -
Councilmember Love
• Cemetery Amendments - Councilmember Penfold
• Zoning Text Amendment : Transportation Demand Management
(Sustainability Code project) - Councilmember Simonsen
• Off Leash Dog Parks - Councilmember Simonsen
• Ordinance : Recognition of Community Based Organizations -
Councilmember Love
• Animal Services Ordinance Amendments : Vicious Dogs and Dog
Tethering Restrictions - None
• Update on Regional Athletic Complex - Councilmember Christensen
• Sustainability Fund Business Plan - None
• Ordinance : Employee Disaster Leave Ordinance - Councilmember
Christensen
• Sustainable Salt Lake 2015 Plan - Councilmember Penfold
• Parking Enforcement Culture Change - Councilmember LaMalfa
• Amend City Code, Section 15 . 30 . 010, Smoking Prohibited in City
Parks, Recreation Areas, Cemeteries, and Certain Other Locations
and near Mass Gatherings - PSB - Councilmember Love
• Plan Salt Lake Master Plan Process - Everyone
• UTA Network Study - Councilmember Simonsen
• Downtown Master Plan Process - Councilmember Simonsen
• Zoning Text and Map Amendments - West Temple/Gateway Form-Based
Zone Project - Sponsor not Needed
• Zoning Text Amendment : Demolition of accessory structures in the
Historic Preservation Overlay District - Councilmember Penfold
Councilmember Luke explained he was uncomfortable serving as a
sponsor without having any type of understanding to the issues .
Councilmember Penfold said it would be helpful if Administration made
the sponsor request early in the process to enable better
understanding. Discussion followed regarding the policy, with concern
expressed that sponsorship does not guarantee early involvement of the
Council, land use requests did not require a Council sponsor nor would
various items by nature . It was said the procedure could be modified
moving forward if needed.
#4 . 3:06:01 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING RELATING TO THE CITY' S
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) . Capital improvements 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 Attachment
Jennifer Bruno, Mike Akerlow, and Nick Tarbet briefed the
Council . Councilmember LaMalfa referenced the proposed tax increase
and said Staff had put together a presentation that identified the
four main areas that had deferred maintenance problems . Under each
area were different themed scenarios to spend the money within
Streets, Parks, Transportation, and Facilities . Utilizing the policy
framework to rank and identify projects, Council direction was needed
as to how these funds were spent in general . Discussion followed
regarding project criteria or a tool by which to judge the 60+
projects submitted and determine how to allocate funding as well as
other projects that were not yet on the list.
Ms . Bruno addressed overall project criteria; shovel ready;
inclusion in the 10-year CIP; extending the useful or economic life of
an existing asset; saving money in the long run; project was supported
by objective information/analysis; less costly alternatives evaluated;
provides equal service city-wide; and reduces the City' s potential
liability.
Ms . Bruno reviewed value-added project criteria: support the
Council' s philosophy statements; number of people served (overall
project impact) ; leveraging non-general fund CIP funds; sustainability
goals and objectives; historic preservation goals and objectives; and
public process .
A Poll was taken on Votes Councilmember Individual
Streets/Sidewalks/Curbing: Priority Name Votes
1 Deferred maintenance in 2 Christensen 3, 6
neighborhoods
2 Replace poorest streets 0 Garrott 1, 5
3 Maximize life of viable 3 LaMalfa 3, 6
streets
4 Greatest transportation value 2 Love 6, 4
5 Complete streets network 3 Luke 1, 3
6 Get one or two major streets 4 Penfold 5, 6
done: Using pay as you go $ Simonsen 4, 5
Using bond proceeds
A Poll was taken on Parks/Open Votes Councilmember Individual
Space: Priority Name Votes
1 Deferred Maintenance needs 4 Christensen 1, 4
2 Long term needs of 2 Garrott 1, 4
Fields/Courts
3 Repair/Replacement of Park 0 LaMalfa 1, 4
Restrooms
4 Repair/Replacement of park 5 Love 2, 6
infrastructure (pavilions,
walking paths, etc. )
5 Add new facilities to meet 0 Luke 4, 6
community-identified needs
(restrooms)
6 Address Urban Forest 3 Penfold 1, 6
deterioration
Simonsen 2, 4
A Poll was taken on Votes Councilmember Individual
Transportation: Priority Name Votes
1 Deferred Maintenance 5 Christensen 1, 2
2 Enhance safety for all modes 2 Garrott 1, 5
3 Focus on Bicycle 1 LaMalfa 1, 3
infrastructure
a. Using existing approaches
(striping of lanes)
b. Emphasis on new
approaches (cycle-track)
4 Focus on Pedestrian 2 Love 4, 5
Infrastructure & Safety
5 Enhance the City' s complete 4 Luke 1, 4
street' s initiative (includes Penfold 1, 5
Auto/Ped/Bike projects) Simonsen 2, 5
A Poll was taken on Facilities: Votes Councilmember Individual
Priority Name Votes
1 Deferred Maintenance, including 6 Christensen 1, 2
keeping up with identified
ongoing needs
2 Spend $ now to save $ later 2 Garrott 1, 3
3 Historic Preservation 4 LaMalfa 1, 3
a . Repair/restore/maintain
historic structures
b. Preserve historic elements
to the extent possible
4 Energy Efficiency Upgrades 1 Love 1, 4
5 Enhancement to City Facility 0 Luke 1, 3
capacity
6 Space needs for City services 1 Penfold 1, 3
7 Community identified projects 0 Simonsen 2, 6
#5. 4:25:49PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING
PLAN SALT LAKE - A CITYWIDE PLAN THAT WILL BE USED TO GUIDE THE CITY
FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS. The plan will consider multiple planning
topics, including: Housing, Transportation, Recreation and Open Space,
Economic Development, Education, Arts and Culture, Urban Design,
Institutions, Land Use, Neighborhoods, Resources and Infrastructure.
The briefing will outline the project timeline, public engagement
process, and when during the process the Administration will check in
with the Council . The Administration is requesting that the Council
approve the project goals, outcomes and timeline for the Plan. View
Attachment
Janice Jardine, Elizabeth Buehler, Wilf Sommerkorn, Nick Norris,
and Eric Shaw briefed the Council from attachments . Discussion
included adjusted scope of work and timeline; project goals and
outcomes; context and coordination; public engagement areas and
methods; accountability and evaluation; and implementation strategies
and goals to be developed. Council consideration was requested to a
proposed resolution to approve the project goals, outcomes, and
timelines as well as to have formal opportunity to have some input on
the process .
Discussion followed regarding efforts to further engage people,
to reach other hard-to-reach communities and individuals, as well as
other departments . Inquiry was raised relative to data and whether it
was quantitative or aspiration, with Mr. Norris stating this process
was formalizing a citywide vision and existing conditions were based
on data and the question to take planning issues to the community as
to how to balance growth, economic development and recreation. Mr.
Shaw discussed what Salt Lake was doing as compared to other cities;
he stated engagement has become a practice and includes day-to-day
activities across the board and constantly supporting what people
want. He said a short, easy to understand, satisfaction survey would
be conducted later this year and the overall desire was to have all
plans fit holistically and consistently together.
#6. 4:58:35 3 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO AMEND
THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN AND THE
ZONING MAP RELATED TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1073 EAST 1300 SOUTH
PURSUANT TO PETITION NOS. PLNPCM2012-00608 AND PLNPCM2012-00610 . The
proposal would change the zoning on the property from R-1-5000 -
Single Family Residential to CN - Neighborhood Commercial to allow for
a two-story, mixed-use development. Liberty Heights Fresh Market would
be housed on the first floor and four residential units on the second
floor. Although the applicant has requested that the property be
rezoned to the CN- Neighborhood Commercial zone, consideration may be
given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. Petitioner: Liberty Heights Fresh. (H1) View
Attachment
Nick Tarbet, Ray Milliner, Joel Paterson, and Steven Rosenberg
briefed the Council from attachments . Discussion followed regarding
site improvements, moving the building towards the sidewalk increasing
the pedestrian walkability, traffic calming/safety, etc.
The suggestion was offered to encourage the sidewalk width to
accommodate or enhance the McClellan Trail corridor path, with Mr.
Milliner stating Staff could look into that issue as part of the
permitting process . Mr. Paterson said that would probably require
reduction of the width of the park strip. Mr. Rosenberg, petitioner,
said he would love to add density and build more units, but height and
parking were a challenge . He said he felt what was created was a
great solution that seemed well received by the community.
#7 . 5:18:19PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST TO AMEND THE
ZONING OF THE REAR PORTIONS OF TWO PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 834 AND 836
SOUTH EDISON STREET FROM SR-3 SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PATTERN RESIDENTIAL
TO D-2 DOWNTOWN SUPPORT PURSUANT TO PETITION PLNPCM2012-00114 . The
request has been made in order to allow Epic Brewing to expand their
brewing operations. The current zoning would only allow residential
uses and not allow a brewery or other commercial uses. Although the
applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to the Downtown
Support (D-2) zone, consideration may be given to rezoning the
property to another zoning district with similar characteristics.
Petitioner: Epic Brewing, LLC - Salt Lake City Council . (D1) View
Attachment
Nick Tarbet, Nick Norris, John Anderson and Peter Erickson
briefed the Council from attachments . Mr. Anderson outlined the
elements of the proposed development agreement; he said issues
addressed include subdivision/property line delineation; landscaping
buffer; fencing around the property; and proposed legislative action
that would change the future land use designation and adjust the
zoning to reflect the existing residential land uses to ensure that
new development compatible with existing neighborhoods occurs in these
areas . Concern was expressed as to the public process associated with
subdivision amendments and that it did not return to the public body
that set the requirements for the development agreement. Further
concern was expressed regarding the challenge associated with
development agreements and the difficulty the City had in monitoring
and modification enforcement.
Councilmember Love questioned the commitment of Epic Brewing to
Utah and this site; she expressed concern with changing the
neighborhood and then business not remaining. Mr. Erickson said Epic
Brewing intends to remain committed to Utah as well as Colorado at
multiple locations .
#8 . 5:35:46 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED
MASTER PLAN REFINEMENT PROCESS. View Attachment
There appeared to be Council consensus to reschedule this item
until after discussion at the September 10, 2013 Council Retreat.
#9. 5:36:51PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING
THE NEW BUILDING OCCUPANCY RESUMPTION PROGRAM (BORP) . The program will
work to get buildings inspected and functioning after an earthquake.
View Attachment
Amber McClellan, Orion Goff, and Cory Lyman briefed the Council
from attachments . Councilmember Simonsen said the program was
supported by the Structural Engineers Association of Utah (SEAU) as
well as the State Emergency Management Team. Inquiry was raised
regarding whether this would involve a continuing
education/recertification program, with Mr. Goff stating periodic
audits would be necessary to ensure volunteers have professional
certifications . Discussion followed regarding this being a voluntary
program, advance disaster preparation, program publicity (biggest
outreach being through professional associations) , expectation for
success, and costs .
#10 . 5:46:37 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PRIORITY PROJECTS TO
FURTHER TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY. The Council has established seven
areas of policy focus since 2011 , including Parks and Open Space and
is highlighting projects throughout the City to further those seven
policies. Priority projects relating to the Council 's policy focus on
Sustainability and Transportation and Mobility will be discussed at a
future meeting. Priority projects for Arts and Culture, Neighborhood
Quality of Life, Economic Health of the City and Parks and Open Space
were discussed at the February 19th, March 5th, March 19th, April 2nd
and April 9th meetings. (Council Philosophy Statements) View
Attachment
Russell Weeks briefed the Council from attachments . He said
relative to a philosophy statement on transportation and mobility,
suggestion had been given to explore ways to optimize mobility around
the City by identifying current service levels and deficits,
opportunities for addressing deficits, and level of support by
taxpayers for possible options . He said although other revenue
sources might be available, information had been provided that any
sort of sales tax to establish a transit system by Salt Lake City
would be superseded by Salt Lake County sales tax for transit .
Inquiry was raised as to whether there was interest in exploring
expansion or additions to existing services currently funded or any
opportunity to fund/partner for reduction in fares for residents . It
was stated that discussion had not been specific about how to solve
the problem, but that there was desire to provide a transit system
that functioned. Ms . Gust-Jenson said this policy statement could be
fulfilled by the efforts of the Transportation Master Plan. Mr. Weeks
said there were four elements the plan would address : hours of
operation; access convenience; affordability; and frequency of
service . The suggestion was offered for Staff to take the
information, capsulate it, and work with Administration to determine
feasibility/incorporation into the study scope . It was suggested the
next big step would be when the Council considers the scope of the
transportation audit.
#11 . 8:04:33 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED INTERLOCAL
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SALT LAKE COUNTY TO
IMPLEMENT ENERGY SAVING MEASURES AT THE SALT LAKE CITY SPORTS COMPLEX
AND STEINER AQUATIC CENTER. The agreement establishes the work that
will be performed as well as ongoing costs related to the project.
View Attachment
Alden Breinholt and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council from
attachments . The Council provided consideration to an interlocal
agreement that formalizes the understanding between the City and
County regarding responsibilities for payment to service debt on the
upcoming Energy Services Contract (ESCO) improvements for the Steiner
East Facility. It was stated the interest rate has increased and
Administration was recommending the amount be paid upfront in order to
reduce the total amount borrowed. The City, County, and Siemens
(company that performed the audit and would be installing the
improvements) , have tentatively agreed to split the $130, 000 cost
increase three ways .
A Straw Poll was taken with Council consensus in terms of
acceptance to splitting the cost three-ways.
#12 . 6:07:04PM INTERVIEW JEFFERY L. SNELLING PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
OF HIS APPOINTMENT AS CITY ENGINEER OF SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION.
(H2) View Attachment
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Snelling' s name would be forwarded
to the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#13. 6:20:41 PM INTERVIEW AMANDA THORDERSON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. (H3)
Councilmember LaMalfa said Ms . Thorderson' s name would be
forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#14 . 6:24:22 PM INTERVIEW JASON MATHIS AND DAVE GOLDEN PRIOR TO
CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENT TO THE NEWLY FORMED UTAH PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER AGENCY BOARD. (H4)
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Mathis and Mr. Golden' s names
would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#15. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See file M 13-5 for announcements; there was no discussion.
#16. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Item not held.
#17 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTORNEY-
CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa,
Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and
Soren Simonsen.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council
Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Jennifer Bruno,
Deputy Council Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Attorney; Lehua
Weaver, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Margaret Plane, City Attorney;
and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder
The meeting began at 6 : 54 p.m.
City Attorney Plane indicated this was an appropriate purpose for
holding a Closed Executive Session.
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
enter into a Closed Session to discuss Attorney-Client matters that
are privileged pursuant to Utah Code §78B-1-137 . A roll call vote was
taken with Council Members Christensen, Luke, Penfold, LaMalfa, Love,
Garrott, and Simonsen voted aye . See Sworn Statement .
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 09 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held July 9,
2013 .
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July 16, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at
5 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren Simonsen,
Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, and Charlie Luke .
Absent: Council Members Jill Remington Love and Luke Garrott .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Marina Scott, City Treasurer; Eric Shaw, Community and Economic
Development Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Mike
Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Nichol
Bourdeaux, Housing and Neighborhood Development Deputy Director; Mary
De La Mare Schaefer, Community and Economic Development Deputy
Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder.
Councilmember LaMalfa conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 5 : 05 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 5: 06: 16 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING RELATING TO THE CITY' S
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 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
#2 . 5 : 45: 17 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING RELATING TO THE CITY' S
PARAMETERS RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY' S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO
FINANCE ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COST OF ACQUIRING AND PRESERVING OPEN
SPACE, PARK AND RECREATIONAL LANDS AMENITIES. View Attachments
Councilmember Christensen recused himself.
Marina Scott briefed the Council .
#3 . 5 : 08 : 09 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE NEIGHBORHOOD
GRANT PROGRAM, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO FUND GRASS-ROOTS PROJECTS THAT ARE
INEXPENSIVE AND QUICKLY DEPLOYED . A TOTAL OF $116,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR
PROJECTS ADMINISTERED BY COMMUNITY NONPROFITS AND NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED
ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN MIND . THE GRANT
PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THREE CATEGORIES : View Attachments
• SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANTS - $2 ,000 MAXIMUM
AWARD .
• LARGE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANTS - $10 ,000 MAXIMUM
AWARD .
• COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANTS - $1 ,000 MAXIMUM AWARD .
Eric Shaw, Jennifer Bruno, Mike Akerlow, Nichol Bourdeaux, and
Mary De Le Mare Schaefer briefed the Council .
Councilmember Penfold arrived at 5 : 30 p.m.
Councilmember Penfold requested feedback on whether the program
was successful, how it was working, and should more money be allocated
if the program was successful . Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted
non-formalized groups to be able to apply for this program. He said
language needed to be added to help spread the project around and to
help non-traditional groups . Ms . Bruno said the third item would be
to allow for a longer expenditure term for outreach efforts .
#4 . INTERVIEW 6 : 06 : 19 PM JOHN LAIR AND 5 : 47 : 31 PM JASON (JD)
SMITH PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENTS TO THE BUSINESS
ADVISORY BOARD . View Attachments
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Lair' s and Mr. Smith' s names would
be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval .
#5 . 5 : 52 :22 PM INTERVIEW THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO BE APPOINTED TO
THE NEWLY FORMED BICYCLE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY BOARD . MEMBERSHIP TERM EXPIRATIONS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE
BOARD AT THEIR FIRST MEETING. View Attachments
a) MARK KENNEDY
b) DENISE HUNSAKER
c) SUZANNE STENSAAS
d) SCOTT LYTTLE
e) JASON HAMULA
f) JASON STEVENSON
g) SHAUN JACOBSEN
h) DAVID BROOKS
i) SYHALLA BALES
j) THOMAS MILLAR
Councilmember LaMalfa said these names would be forwarded to the
Consent Agenda for formal approval .
#6 . 6 : 14 : 09 PM INTERVIEW KATHERINE POTTER PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE NEWLY FORMED UTAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
AGENCY BOARD . View Attachments
Councilmember LaMalfa said Ms . Potter' s name would be forwarded
to the Consent Agenda for formal approval .
#7 . INTERVIEW HELEN PETERS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER
APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS DESIGN BOARD . View Attachments
Ms . Peters was not present for the interview.
#8 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS .
This item was not held.
#9 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON
COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND
VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS .
This item was not held.
#10 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES .
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 18 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held July
16, 2013 .
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August 15, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Thursday, August 15, 2013, at
6 : 30 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451
South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, and Charlie Luke .
Excused: Stan Penfold and Soren Simonsen
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Janice Jardine, Council Policy Analyst; Lehua
Weaver, Council Research/Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy
Analyst; Amber McClellan, Council Liaison; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Rick Graham, Public Services
Director; Todd Reese, Parks and Public Lands Director; Wilford
Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; John
Anderson, Principal Planner; Ann Ober, Administrative Services
Director; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Also in Attendance: Susi Petheram - CRSA, Inc. Consulting
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 07 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 7:07:45 PM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) . Receive a
written briefing relating to the City's Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) . Capital improvements 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
Written Briefing Only. Chair LaMalfa briefly explained the
updated CIP spreadsheet information.
#2 . 7:11:13 PM CEMETERY AMENDMENTS . Receive a briefing regarding
proposed changes to the City's Cemeteries ordinance. The proposal
would update headstone restrictions and policies, establish a
disclaimer for vases and flower receptacles placed at ground level in
the maintenance path, and eliminate the prohibition on bicycles and
motorcycles, among other changes. View Attachments
Rick Graham and Todd Reese briefed the Council from attachments .
Mr. Reese stated proposed changes were intended to improve management
of the City Cemetery by taking a number of miscellaneous rules,
guidelines, and practices to provide a formal document as a provision
for enforcement . He clarified the new regulations would not apply to
anything existing, but would for the future unless waived by the
Mayor.
Discussion followed regarding whether or not headstones would
have to be flat, if raised headstones would be prohibited, height and
placement regulations to provide for increased maintenance efficiency,
and resident versus non-resident costs . Concern was expressed as to
clarity regarding responsibility for maintenance of raised headstones .
Mr. Graham clarified the City had long-term responsibility; soils and
ground would change over time, but maintenance of headstones was the
responsibility of the property owner and not a routine service
provided by the City.
#3. 7:29:39 PM OPEN SPACE LAND PROGRAM AMENDMENTS. Receive a
briefing regarding a proposal that would add exceptions to the
procedures for removing lands from the Open Space Lands Program.
Currently, the leasing of any building, infrastructure or facility
residing on property zoned as Open Space was considered "removal of
land" and must go through a public process. The exceptions in the
proposal include: View Attachments
• Leasing of existing buildings, infrastructure or facilities.
• Special events of free expression activities lasting fewer than 21
days.
• Recreation areas that are being leased in accordance with their
intended use.
Janice Jardine, Ann Ober, and Rick Graham briefed the Council
from attachments regarding a proposal that would add specific
exemptions to the procedures for removing lands from the Open Space
Lands Program. Inquiry was raised as to whether the exemption would
apply to existing or new uses . Ms . Ober said it would apply to those
currently existing in open space; she said new infrastructure would
not be allowed without going through this process .
There appeared to be Council consensus to move this item forward
to the next agenda.
#4 . 7:36:10 PM 9 LINE CORRIDOR MASTER PLAN PROCESS. Receive a
briefing regarding the 9 Line Corridor Master Plan, which will create
a framework for future development of the 9 Line Trail and property
along the corridor. The project area consists of the east / west
corridor from 900 South and Hayes Avenue between 200 West to the
Surplus Canal (approximately 1915 West) including the 9 Line Trail
(former railroad line) and a section of the Jordan River Parkway. The
briefing will outline the project scope of work, timeline and public
engagement process. The Plan would: View Attachments
• Create a vision statement, guiding principles and policies for the
corridor.
• Establish a multi-use plan addressing trails, open space,
transportation options, urban design and streetscape elements,
and connections between the corridor and the community.
• Identify tools and action steps for implementing the
recommendations in the Plan.
Nick Norris, John Anderson, and Janice Jardine briefed the
Council from attachments . Mr. Anderson briefly described the project
area, objectives, process underway using the new master plan process
model, and the proposed resolution approving project goals, outcomes,
and timeline for the Plan. He said the primary goal of this plan was
to help bridge the gap between neighborhoods west and east of I-15 and
create an east to west transportation link from west Salt Lake
neighborhoods to fixed transit at the 900 South TRAX Station.
Inquiry was raised as to other corridors (Pratt and Transvalley) ,
public outreach, and coordination with the RDA. Mr. Norris discussed
different and innovative ways used to engage people and active users;
he said the RDA sits on the Steering Committee and have been involved.
Councilmember Love suggested public engagement signs along the line
that propose intriguing questions . Susi Petheram, Consultant, said
the 9 Line logo/branding debuted at the beginning of May and the hope
was for these signs on vacant lots to be easily recognizable . She
further discussed amenities and feedback of what people wanted to see
along the trails with the intent to draw out more specific
information.
#5. 7:59:41PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See file M 13-5 for Announcements.
#6. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Item not held.
#7 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTORNEY-
CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §78B-1-137 .
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 09 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held August
15, 2013 .
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August 20, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at
5 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst;
Lehua Weaver, Council Research/Policy Analyst; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Karen Krieger, Arts
Council Director; Marina Scott, Treasurer; and Scott Crandall, Deputy
City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Russ Wall, County Public Works Director.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 5 : 00 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 5:00:03PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL BY THE SALT
LAKE VALLEY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL TO DELAY A FISCAL YEAR 2013
FEE INCREASE, WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY
COUNCILS, AND OTHER BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS. The Salt Lake Valley Solid
Waste Management Council intends to instead study why incoming tonnage
at the landfill continues to decrease and forgo purchasing a dozer for
the time being. The formal budget changes will be included in an
upcoming Budget Amendment. View Attachments
Note : After consulting with the Attorney' s Office, Councilmember
Christensen was told he did not have a conflict on this issue due to
his new position with Salt Lake County.
Rick Graham, Russ Wall, Margaret Plane, and Lehua Weaver briefed
the Council with attachments . Mr. Wall said an in-depth landfill
operation audit/market study was being conducted. He said when the
study was finalized in the next few months a briefing would be
scheduled with the Council . He said tipping fees included in the July,
2013 budget were not implemented due to concerns about the potential
loss of customers . He said the County Council passed legislation to
delay implementation. Council Members expressed concerns about why
fees, officially adopted by ordinance, were not being implemented. Mr.
Graham said part of the issue dealt with the fact that the City and
County were on different budget cycles and Council action was needed
so the two bodies were unified.
Following discussion about passing some type of immediate
legislation, a majority of the Council was in favor of delaying action
until the next meeting to allow the Attorney' s Office and other City
staff to review the interlocal agreement and come back to the Council
with appropriate recommendations .
#2 . 6:04:46PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING: View Attachments
A. Reimbursement Resolution related to the issuance of Lease
Revenue Bonds through Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City
for the Marmalade Library Project. (G2a)
B. Budget Amendment for the Local Building Authority to fund
construction of the Marmalade Library Branch. (G2b)
Marina Scott and Russell Weeks briefed the Council with
attachments .
No concerns were raised.
#3. 5:49:10PM INTERVIEW LOUIS MELINI PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE BICYCLE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY BOARD. (H1)
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Melini' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for consideration during the formal meeting.
#4 . 5:57:03PM INTERVIEW LIBBY HASLAM AND HELEN PETERS PRIOR TO THE
CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENTS TO THE ART DESIGN BOARD. (H2)
Councilmember LaMalfa said Ms . Haslam' s and Ms . Peters names were
on the Consent Agenda for consideration during the formal meeting.
#5. 5:59:28 PM INTERVIEW THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO BE APPOINTED TO
THE ARTS COUNCIL. (H3)
a . Chad Whittaker
b. Eva M. Rinaldi
c. Megan Hallet
d. Whitney King Hyans
e. Richard Jaramillo
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Whittaker' s, Ms . Rinaldi' s, Ms .
Hyan' s and Mr. Jaramillo' s names were on the Consent Agenda for
consideration during the formal meeting.
Note : Megan Hallet was not available to be interviewed.
#6. 7:44:17 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING RELATING TO THE CITY' S
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) . Capital improvements 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
Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, and David Everitt briefed the
Council with attachments . Councilmember LaMalfa said the goal was to
narrow the list of nine potential scenarios to one which would then be
used as a starting point for future discussions . Councilmember Love
requested information for the next meeting regarding the number of
overlay miles typically done each year and how many more could be done
with the additional $850, 000, including the department' s capacity to
actually complete the work.
Straw Polls:
• All Council Members were in favor of narrowing the list of nine
scenarios to the following three : Councilmember Love' s, Council
staff' s, and Council Members LaMalfa and Luke' s .
• Council Members Christensen and Garrott were in favor of using
the Council staff' s scenario. Council Members LaMalfa, Love,
Luke, Penfold, and Simonsen were opposed.
• Council Members Christensen, Penfold, Love, and Simonsen were
in favor of using Councilmember Love' s scenario. Council
Members LaMalfa, Luke, and Garrott were opposed.
#7 . 6:07:37PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. View Attachments
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#8 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion.
#9. (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 33 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held August
20, 2013 .
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August 27, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street .
Council In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren
Simonsen, Stan Penfold, Jill Remington Love, Luke Garrott, and Charlie
Luke .
Council Absent: Kyle LaMalfa
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Janice Jardine, Council Policy
Analyst; Ray Milliner, Principal Planner; Dan Bergenthal, Trails
Coordinator; Kevin Young, Transportation Planning Engineer; Michael
Maloy, Principal Planner; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy
Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; Neil
Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Police Chief Chris Burbank; Mary De
La Mare-Schaefer; Economic Development Deputy Director; Cheri Coffey,
Assistant Planning Director; Ann Ober, Public Services Administrative
Services Director; Brian Roberts, Senior City Attorney; Joel Paterson,
Planning Manager; Nole Walkingshaw, Planning Programs Supervisor; and
Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder.
Also In Attendance: Laura Hanson, Executive Director of the Jordan
River Commission.
Councilmember Love conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 15 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2 : 16 : 09 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
REGARDING THE PROGRESS OF IMPLEMENTING THE NEW STREET LIGHT ENTERPRISE
FUND, INCLUDING THE STATUS OF REPAIR WORK. View Attachments
Written briefing only.
#2 . 2 : 16 : 17 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM LAURA HANSON, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE JORDAN RIVER COMMISSION, REGARDING TOPICS OF MUTUAL
INTEREST WITH SALT LAKE CITY. THIS IS ONE IN A SERIES OF BRIEFINGS
FROM PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS THAT WILL BE SCHEDULED IN 2013 BY THE
CITY COUNCIL.
Laura Hanson briefed the Council from a power point presentation.
#3 . 2 : 34 : 57 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO CHANGE
THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS ALLOWING COMMUNITY GARDENS IN THE OPEN
SPACE (OS) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2012-00032 .
THE CHANGE WOULD ALLOW COMMUNITY GARDENS IN APPROPRIATE CITY-OWNED
LOCATIONS. COMMUNITY GARDENS WOULD NOT BE ALLOWED ALONG THE JORDAN
RIVER, CITY CREEK, RED BUTTE CREEK, EMIGRATION CREEK AND PARLEY'S
CREEK. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS
PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) View
Attachments
Janice Jardine, Joel Paterson, Ann Ober, and Ray Milliner briefed
the Council from attachments . Councilmember Penfold said the Council
had talked about making some distinctions between the different types
of open space . He asked for an update on that process . He said the
application for community gardens needed to be as streamlined and as
consistent as possible .
Straw Poll Taken:
• Move ahead with the public hearing which would include the
specific sites with the possibility of adopting a motion
that was site specific, and Phase 2 would be approving
something with those criteria. All Council Members present
were in favor.
#4 . 3 : 07 :20 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE SUGAR HOUSE
CIRCULATION AND STREETSCAPE AMENITIES PLAN. THE PLAN PROPOSES WAYS TO
IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION IN THE SUGAR HOUSE BUSINESS DISTRICT BY MAKING
USE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT, MANAGING AUTOMOBILE PARKING, AND INCREASING
WALKABILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES TO BICYCLE ON STREETS. PROPOSED IDEAS
INCLUDE CLOSING THE RIGHT TURN LANE SOUTH OF THE MONUMENT PLAZA,
REALIGNMENT OF SUGARMONT DRIVE AND WILMINGTON AVENUE, REDUCTION OF
TRAFFIC LANES ON HIGHLAND DRIVE, DIVISION OF LARGE BLOCKS, ADDITION OF
BICYCLE LANES ON PARTS OF 2100 SOUTH, AND CONNECTING PARLEY'S TRAIL
BETWEEN THE FAIRMONT AQUATIC CENTER AND HIDDEN HOLLOW. IF ADOPTED, THE
PLAN WOULD BE AN ADDENDUM TO THE SUGAR HOUSE MASTER PLAN. View
Attachments
Dan Berganthal, Kevin Young, Mike Maloy, Lehua Weaver, Neil
Lindberg, and Russell Weeks briefed the Council from attachments . Ms .
Weaver said there was discussion about holding the public hearing on
site at Sugar House Monument . She said the hearing could be scheduled
for Friday, September 27, 2013 . She said advertising would include
sandwich boards, mailings and other ways to get word out to the
citizens . Council Members were in favor of starting the hearing at
6 : 00 p.m. and wanted a backup plan for inclement weather. Russell
Weeks said this item would be placed on the Consent Agenda on
September 3rd, 2013 for a September 27th hearing.
#5 . 4 : 51 : 13 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO
THE CITY' S TAKE HOME VEHICLE REGULATIONS . THE PROPOSED CHANGES WOULD :
• ALLOW VEHICLES TO BE USED FOR REASONABLE PERSONAL USE WITHIN
A 35 MILE RANGE RATHER THAN RESTRICTED TO USES THAT ARE
INCIDENTAL TO EMPLOYEE COMMUTES . THE CHANGE IS DESIGNED TO
LESSEN THE OVERALL CARBON FOOTPRINT AND ALLOW FOR QUICKER
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIME FOR OFF DUTY EMERGENCY RESPONDERS .
• ALTER THE FEE STRUCTURE THAT DETERMINES HOW MUCH EMPLOYEES
PAY TO USE THE VEHICLES . THE CHANGE WOULD BASE FEES OFF AN
INDIVIDUALIZED CALCULATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE' S RESIDENCE TO
THE CITY' S BOUNDARIES RATHER THAN THE CURRENT APPROACH THAT
IS BASED ON HOW CLOSE THEY LIVE TO A DEMARCATION LINE . View
Attachments
Lehua Weaver, Police Chief Chris Burbank, and Brian Roberts
briefed the Council from attachments .
#6 . 3 : 57 : 51 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO RECOGNIZED
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING:
• COMBINE CHAPTERS 2 . 60 AND 2 . 62 ; AND
• AMEND CHAPTER 21A. 10 (GENERAL APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING
PROCEDURES AND ZONING CONDITIONAL USES PROCEDURES) TO REMOVE
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SIGNED STATEMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION STATING THE PETITIONER MET WITH THAT
ORGANIZATION AND EXPLAINED THE PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO PETITION
NO. TMTL2012-00013 .
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WOULD UPDATE THE CURRENT ORDINANCE
RELATED TO RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH HAS NOT BEEN
UPDATED SINCE 1990. THE AMENDMENTS POTENTIALLY EXPAND THE NUMBER OF
COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY
ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH
BECKER) View Attachments
Nole Walkingshaw, Jan Aramaki, Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, and
Cheri Coffey briefed the Council from attachments .
Straw Poll Taken:
• Any additional community recognized group is treated in
the same way that a community council is treated for
conditional site plans . Four Council Members were in
favor.
Councilmember Love said this issue was tentatively scheduled on
the agenda for a September 3rd, 2013 vote .
#7 . 6 : 02 : 55 PM INTERVIEW CHET CANNON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD .
Councilmember Love said Mr. Cannon' s name would be forwarded to
the Consent Agenda for formal approval .
#8 . 6 : 07 :26 PM INTERVIEW DAVID CUELLAR PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE SORENSON MULTI CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD .
Councilmember Love said Mr. Cuellar' s name would be forwarded to
the Consent Agenda for formal approval .
#9 . 6 : 09 :22 PM INTERVIEW TODD HADDEN PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE BICYCLE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD .
Councilmember Love said Mr. Hadden' s name would be forwarded to
the Consent Agenda for formal approval .
#10 . 6 : 10 : 55 PM INTERVIEW MEGAN HALLET PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HER APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS COUNCIL.
Councilmember Love said Ms . Hallet' s name would be forwarded to
the Consent Agenda for formal approval .
#11 . 6 : 14 : 57 PM INTERVIEW IRENE MAYA OTA PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION.
Councilmember Love said Ms . Ota' s name would be forwarded to the
Consent Agenda for formal approval .
#12 . 5 :20 : 07 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A
REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . THE COUNCIL MAY
GIVE FEEDBACK OR STAFF DIRECTION ON ANY ITEM RELATED TO CITY COUNCIL
BUSINESS . View Attachments & View Attachments
See File M 13-5 for announcements .
#13 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON
COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT ON MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND
VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS .
This item was not held.
#14 . 5 : 43 : 55 PM (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO
CLOSED SESSION IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE
ALLOWED PURPOSES .
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
enter into Closed Session for Attorney/Client Communication, which
motion carried. A roll call vote was taken with Council Members
Christensen, Garrott, Penfold, Simonson, Luke, and Love voting aye .
Councilmember LaMalfa was absent for the vote .
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 17 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held August
27, 2013 .
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September 3, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; Ralph Becker,
Mayor; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Lynn Pace, Deputy City
Attorney; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Margaret
Plane, City Attorney; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Robin
Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Jeff Snelling, Deputy City
Engineer; Michael Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development
Director; Rusty Vetter, Senior City Attorney; Gina Chamness, Budget
Director; Justin Belliveau, Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Deputy
Director; Daniel Echeverria, Associate Planner; Amber McClellan,
Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; and Scott Crandall, Deputy
City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Clint Ensign, Sinclair Companies Senior Vice
President; Dale Okerlund, Lewis, Young, Robertson and Burningham; and
Jayson Mathis, Downtown Alliance .
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 09 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:09:36 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING THE QUARTERLY
HOUSING REPORT, WHICH IS PROVIDED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TO KEEP THE
COUNCIL INFORMED AND UP-TO-DATE REGARDING THE PRESENT STATE OF THE
CITY' S HOUSING PROGRAM. The report is given once each quarter during
the fiscal year. This report is provided in a new format with a
summary of the housing program and attachments with more specific
details. View Attachments
Councilmember Garrett asked Council Members to review the report
and provide feedback to the Administration. Councilmember Christensen
asked that the First-Time Homebuyer program be analyzed to determine
other ways to encourage more citizen participation. Councilmember
LaMalfa said the issue would be scheduled for additional discussion on
a future agenda.
#2 . 2:11:16 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING FROM CLINT ENSIGN
REGARDING GRAND BOULEVARD AND TOPICS OF MUTUAL INTEREST WITH SALT LAKE
CITY. This is one in a series of briefings from partnership
organizations that will be scheduled in 2013 by the City Council . View
Attachments
Clint Ensign briefed the Council with attachments . He said total
project costs were estimated at $34 million. He said billboard issues
would be difficult to resolve and the Research Park component needed
to be explored in detail with the University and the State .
Councilmember Simonsen said 400 South needed to be given additional
consideration as the proposal moved forward. Councilmember Garrott
said proposals to eliminate, relocate, modify, or add billboards
needed further discussion. He asked Mr. Ensign to work toward ensuring
the Boulevard was more amenable/friendly for non-drivers .
Councilmember Christensen asked Mr. Ensign to explore statutory
limitations/scenarios regarding the hotel industry' s ability to
contribute financing. He said those processes could take several years
to complete and wanted the City to be ready to take action when the
time was right .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he agreed 400 South needed to be
included in future discussions and expressed concerns about how
billboards could impact/hinder development by blocking views .
Councilmember Simonsen wanted staff to consider how Grand
Boulevard information should be used such as inclusion in the downtown
masterplan, vetting it through a broader process, or immediately
implementing certain elements .
Councilmember Garrott asked about the Council' s role moving
forward. Jayson Mathis, Downtown Alliance, said there was not a
specific role now but felt the Council needed to stay involved. He
said City planners were participating in ongoing
processes/discussions .
Mr. Ensign said he planned to meet with the Chamber' s
transportation subcommittee to discuss the viability of the Research
Park idea and then decide which direction to proceed.
#3. 4:43:55 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING RELATING TO THE CITY' S
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) . Capital improvements 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
Lehua Weaver, Robin Hutcheson, Jeff Snelling, Rick Graham, Mike
Akerlow and Mayor Becker briefed the Council with attachments .
Councilmember LaMalfa said during a prior meeting the Council elected
to use Councilmember Love' s scenario as a foundation to review
projects and determine appropriate ways to implement revenue generated
by the general tax increase . He asked each Council Member to take a
few minutes to express general thoughts about the subject. Comments
included focus on maintenance/infrastructure related projects,
reallocate cycle-track funding to other maintenance related areas,
bonding options, add $1 . 1 million for Sunnyside Avenue, add East High
crosswalk, add funding to sidewalk program and change percentage from
50/50 to 75/25, and visit areas where improvements were being
proposed.
Additional comments included reviewing 1300 East and Highland
Drive improvements, adhering to policy goals, following complete
streets policy, 1700 South analysis/design, develop bike/pedestrian
boardwalk concept to connect Nine Line to 9th/9th and other locations,
identify specific projects currently ready for construction, transit
master plan issues, 2100 South cycle improvements, citywide analysis
of cycling improvements/needs, move forward with cycle-track concept,
pedestrian safety infrastructure needs, create new parks including
downtown pocket parks, address baseball/field sports/tennis/pickleball
needs, identify new parks/green space for impact fees, aquatic center
resurfacing, 1300 South improvements/enhancements, and trails
coordinator efforts .
Councilmember Garrott requested follow-up information on the
number of streets/percentage scheduled for resurfacing in the downtown
area. Ms . Gust-Jenson said information was needed on specific
projects/locations that would be improved using Class C road funds,
including the Sunnyside proposal . Mr. Snelling said he would provide
follow-up.
Councilmember Penfold said he understood there was a different
estimate for the 1700 South project and requested specific details
prior to the next meeting. Councilmember Love requested a prioritized
list of tennis court resurfacing projects prior to the next meeting.
Councilmember Penfold requested information on potential locations for
pickleball courts .
Councilmember LaMalfa said the Council would begin to address
specific CIP projects at the September 17, 2013 meeting.
#4 . 2:54:26 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON THE
PROPOSED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (UTA)
RELATING TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE SUGAR HOUSE STREETCAR. View
Attachments
Rusty Vetter and Robin Hutcheson briefed the Council with
attachments . Ms . Hutcheson said the Council would receive additional
in-depth information about the proposal/agreement in the coming weeks .
Discussion on the proposal included advertizing
issues/limitations on streetcars, color/appearance issues, right-of-
way fencing/barriers, walkability issues, greenway ownership issues,
and ridership fees .
Councilmember Garrott asked Ms . Hutcheson to explore potential
advertising options including utilizing other greenway areas and come
back to the Council for further discussion. He suggested adding this
to an existing legislative intent that requested the Administration
develop an advertising plan for bus shelters . Ms . Hutcheson said they
were working on the issue and a transmittal was close to being
delivered to the Council .
Councilmember Simonsen said a fair/reasonable fee structure
needed to be developed to ensure the streetcar' s success . Ms .
Hutcheson said they were working with UTA and would provide feedback
to the Council .
#5. 3:17:00 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON AMENDING THE PARAMETERS
RESOLUTION FOR THE FINANCING OF THE UTAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. (G2)
View Attachments
Justin Belliveau, Gina Chamness, and Dale Okerlund briefed the
Council with attachments . Discussion was held on the potential mix of
RDA/City bonds including issuance scenarios . Councilmember LaMalfa
said the proposal was on the formal agenda for consideration.
#6. 2:50:44 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD
GRANT LEAVE WITH PAY TO EMPLOYEES WHO ARE CERTIFIED DISASTER SERVICE
EMPLOYEES TO PARTICIPATE IN DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES FOR UP TO 12 WORK
DAYS IN ANY 12 MONTH PERIOD. The proposal would also create Title 22 -
Local Emergencies, a separate title in Salt Lake City Code, to give
local emergency provisions greater prominence. The proposal is part of
the City's efforts to actively prepare for disasters and catastrophic
events. (H1) View Attachments
Amber McClelland briefed the Council with attachments .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if international participation was
available to employees . Ms . McClelland said she would research the
issue and get back to the Council. Councilmember LaMalfa said a public
hearing would be scheduled.
#7 . 4:36:26PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD
CLOSE A 370-FOOT PORTION OF CITY-OWNED ALLEY ADJACENT TO THE GLENDALE
LIBRARY BRANCH PROPERTY AT 1365 SOUTH CONCORD STREET PURSUANT TO
PETITION NO. PLNPCM2013-00172 . The alley is situated midblock between
Concord Street and 1200 West and between California Avenue and 1400
South. Closing the alley to vehicle traffic will allow the City to
landscape the alley. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. (H5) View
Attachments
Russell Weeks and Daniel Echeverria briefed the Council with
attachments . Councilmember Christensen said there was a maintenance
issue regarding a small parcel of land adjacent to the proposal . He
asked the Administration to work out an agreement to ensure the
property was maintained. Councilmember Garrott said additional
discussion was needed and asked staff to review library maintenance
agreements . He said the Council could use that information to
facilitate the best public outcome for the Glendale/Marmalade
branches . Mr. Weeks said a written report would be provided to the
Council .
#8 . 3:24:32PM HEAR A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OF SALT LAKE
CITY ISSUES THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY ADDRESS DURING ITS 2014 SESSION
AND DISCUSS COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION OF THE CITY' S LEGISLATIVE
APPROACH.
Lynn Pace said upcoming issues included public opinion polls,
challenges with the County/State Tax Commission over how new growth
was measured/assessed, land-use regulations regarding institutions
serving alcohol including hours-of-operation, local/mass transit
funding issues, and marketplace fairness act regarding sales tax
collection/distribution.
Mr. Pace said it was important to encourage United States House
Representatives to vote in favor of the marketplace fairness act. He
suggested drafting a joint Council/Administration letter explaining
the details and importance of approving the bill . He said there was a
limited window of opportunity for action and he would work with the
Council and Administration.
Discussion was held on components of the Council' s Legislative
Policy Committee, including length of service . Suggestions were made
for July through June or April through March.
Councilmember Garrott wanted to include a segment during Council
retreats to suggest/discuss legislative issues with the Administration
so leadership understood the entire Council' s desires .
Straw Polls :
• All Council Members were opposed to staying with the status
quo, meaning the Council Chair, Council Vice Chair, and the RDA
Chair would serve as the legislative sub-committee .
• Council Members LaMalfa, Love, Luke, Penfold, and Christensen
were opposed to having all three sub-committee members elected
by the body. Council Members Simonsen and Garrott were in
favor.
• Council Members LaMalfa, Christensen, Penfold, Love, Luke, and
Simonsen were opposed to having the Council Chair and two
elected members serve as the sub-committee . Councilmember
Garrott was in favor.
• Council Members LaMalfa, Christensen, Penfold, Love, Luke, and
Garrott were in favor of having the Council Chair, the RDA
Chair and one elected member serve as the sub-committee .
Councilmember Simonsen was opposed.
Clarification was made that any deferrals by a sub-committee
member to another person needed to be done with advice and consent of
the entire Council .
Additional Straw Poll:
• Council Members LaMalfa, Luke, Christensen, Garrott, and
Simonsen were in favor of having sub-committee members serve
from April to March. Council Members Love and Penfold were
opposed.
Concern was expressed about having new Council/RDA leadership for
the last three months due to Chair and Vice Chair elections . Mr. Pace
said at some point he needed to know who sub-committees were and if
they would be held over until March. Councilmember LaMalfa said staff
would prepare language for the Council to consider/approve .
#9. 5:56:27PM INTERVIEW STEVE WOODS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD.
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Wood' s name was on the consent
agenda during the formal meeting for Council consideration.
#10 . 6:06:10PM INTERVIEW MICHAEL BRAXTON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE ARTS COUNCIL.
Councilmember LaMalfa said Mr. Braxton' s name was on the consent
agenda during the formal meeting for Council consideration.
Councilmember Christensen asked Mr. Braxton to explore ways to involve
youth in the arts .
#11 . 6:10:29PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
View Attachments
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#12 . 5:59:49 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Councilmember LaMalfa commented on transportation, zoning,
property tax and vending machine issues he experienced during his
recent Sister Cities trip to Japan.
#13. (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 24 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
September 3, 2013 .
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September 10, 2013/Council Retreat
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 10, 2013,
at 8 : 30 a.m. at the Public Safety Building Community Room, 475 South
300 East, Salt Lake City.
In Attendance: Council Members Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill
Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren Simonsen.
Absent: Councilmember Carlton Christensen
Staff In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director;
Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy
Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst;
Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Brian
Fullmer, Council Constituent Liaison; Jan Aramaki, Council Constituent
Liaison/Research/Policy Analyst; Amber McClellan, Council Constituent
Liaison; Dan Wiest, Council Communications Coordinator; Priscilla
Tuuao, Council Staff Assistant; Jessica Gonsalez, Council Intern;
Tracy Fletcher, Council Staff Assistant; Becky Dangerfield, Council
Staff Assistant; ObReaee Israelsson, Council Staff Assistant; Molly
Farmer, Council Communications Assistant; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief
of Staff; Eric Shaw, Community & Economic Development Director; Mary
DeLaMare-Schaefer, Deputy Community & Economic Development Director;
Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; DJ Baxter, Redevelopment
Director; Robyn Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Julianne Sabula,
Streetcar Program Manager; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Others: Matt Sibul, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) ; and
Christopher Smart, Salt Lake Tribune .
Councilmember LaMalfa conducted the meeting.
9:01:05 AM The meeting was called to order.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . TRANSPORTATION.
Councilmember LaMalfa encouraged Council feedback on the role of
transit in Salt Lake City (SLC) and the scope of work for the City' s
Transit Master Plan.
9:03:52 AM Robyn Hutcheson, Julianne Sabula, and Matt Sibul briefed
the Council from a PowerPoint presentation.
Ms . Hutcheson explained Staff was working on the Transit Master
Plan in effort to provide a draft report for Council consideration.
She provided an overview of transportation in Salt Lake City and
transit fundamentals and goals . She referenced "Wasatch Choice for
2040" and said Salt Lake City was the only Regional Metropolitan
Center. She said the plan was prepared a couple of years ago to
identify where/how the city should grow. She said the goal was not
just about lessening congestion, but increasing quality of life . She
said Salt Lake City was the destination for regional transit lines and
determination needed to be made about how to circulate people.
Ms . Hutcheson outlined the following process : Master plan
visioning and policy development; topic area plans/specific studies;
conceptual and final design; bid process and construction; operations
and maintenance. She outlined examples including respective
department responsibilities . She referenced the Transportation and
Mobility Philosophy Statement and the goal for Salt Lake City
residents to have choices of transportation modes which are safe,
reliable, affordable, and sustainable. She further referenced the
Mayor' s Livability Goal and Policy.
Ms . Hutcheson addressed the Transportation Master Plan as well as
other plans recently completed such as Downtown in Motion and the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. She provided data/information on
drivers, road congestion, and distribution of trips by mode . She then
reviewed the various modes of transportation, design, and diversity;
including factors that drive decisions such as population, jobs, etc.
She said when elected leaders made decisions about transit they faced
a mix of competing interests . She said there were no simple answers
and it was difficult to determine what was needed and the process
began with identifying goals .
Matt Sibul addressed the Council regarding the goal of the UTA
Next Tier/Network Study to assess the state of the transportation
system, focus on improving service, frequency initiatives, ridership
increase, and new target capital investments . He said the expectation
was for the City to have the ability to utilize this data when
compiling the City' s Transportation Master Plan. He said UTA was
trying to get better at community engagement and were soliciting
feedback from Community Councils and neighborhood groups about how to
design current services .
Mr. Sibul discussed potential Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
and stated it was important to look to the future and expand capacity
to offer more downtown transit. He said UTA worked with the City to
obtain federal funding to put towards the timing of downtown TRAX to
the University; these funds needed to be leveraged with other local
funds and UTA was working with partners to see if they could make it
happen.
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern that the west half of the
City had not been addressed; he said there were relatively few
streetcar routes on the west side historically and again in the
network study. He inquired what UTA had in mind in terms of focusing
on work force transportation instead of traditional . Ms . Hutcheson
said UTA had addressed the entire region and the City would include
consideration at the neighborhood level . She said the Network Study
was a much larger picture and would not have the same granular focus
as the Transit Master Plan. She said such was the reasoning for Salt
Lake City to create its own Transit Master Plan, with UTA
participation. Mr. Sibul added the illustrations are purely a start
based on analytical data.
The Council discussed transit data and routes, with Councilmember
Simonsen stating routes appeared to either connect to the downtown or
university. He said the highest employment center was in Highland or
the industrial zone of the City between Districts 1 and 2, and needed
to be considered within the regional framework. Inquiry was raised as
to how the City parcels out density and determines neighborhoods, and
whether that was something the Council would like to have a role in.
Mr. Sommerkorn said the Transit Master Plan would address density and
placement with emphasis on land use analysis and would include work
being done by planning and specifically, Plan Salt Lake . He said the
Transit Plan would not come up with original information and data
about land use but would include efforts relative to key corridor
support from Planning, Economic Development, and several related
divisions .
Julianne Sabula addressed the Transit Plan Scope of Work; she
inquired what would drive this plan and what the Council would like to
see accomplished for the City.
Councilmember comments included:
• Providing the ability for anybody in Salt Lake to be able to get
anywhere within the City with one transfer (convenience of
service) as there was a network of streets that made that
possible in most areas of the City;
• Consider cost of service/scalability of cost, paying for service
use or giving everyone in the City access to discounted transit
pass of some sort;
• Ideally anyone in the City had access to two transit routes
within '- mile of their home or business;
• Consider hours of operation in core areas and design transit
around shifts or the industries that work late at night;
• City-focused service;
• Consistency of service with a targeted 10-minute maximum interval
service wait;
• Stability of routes combined with density planning;
• Documentation of reasons for narrowing to certain corridors;
• Consider pursuit of Salt Lake City' s own circulator or bus
service or contracting out service (Request For Proposal/RFP) but
allow the City to control the route, planning, hours of
operation, etc. ; and
• Finances that are under the City' s control and tie to specific
services, operations, or routes .
Discussion followed regarding the difficulty associated with
providing access to multiple transit routes because there are services
in certain parts of the City that do not have adequate ridership.
Councilmember Luke said if the Council was truly going to create a
viable transit infrastructure, the focus needed to be on all
neighborhoods and all residents . He said in some areas no routes were
available or if there was a route, it required up to three transfers .
He said transit needed to have the ability to cover the entire City.
Concern was expressed regarding the difficulty in relying on UTA when
they focus on regional service and do not have adequate operational
funds to keep up or increase service levels at the desired level the
City wanted to provide to its stakeholders .
Ms . Sabula reviewed the proposed Scope of Work tasks, including
data collection, research, systems analysis, and utilization of work
done in current plans which documented existing conditions, identified
gaps, and determined needs . She said the idea was to look at what the
City had already done and have the ability to spend money on new
things . She said staff intended to get creative with public
engagement in determining needs and what already existed that was not
meeting the needs . She said the goal was to piece together corridors,
modes, and other identified needs to create a plan; and this was
intended to include governance and finance providing for how to pay
for additional service as well as the optimum structure .
The Council discussed ridership amenities, convenience, and
comfort . Councilmember Simonsen suggested sidewalks for people to get
to buses to avoid landscaping or snow. He discussed the legislative
intent within the budget advertising a program for shelter, trash
cans, etc. for bus stop locations; he said the focus was still on
passengers and amenities but staff should not have to wait on the plan
to implement items that had been Council intents for some time . Ms .
Sabula said there were a number of ongoing amenities and other efforts
and they should continue to move forward. She asked the Council to
conceptually think about how to generate additional funds for more
amenities .
Discussion followed as to how to integrate the current planning
process into this new planning process; or how to offer other
opportunities to involve the public in a broader scale . Ms . Hutcheson
said staff had a great deal of work to do among divisions to ensure
incorporation of all elements . She explained a draft was currently
circulating internally and Planning had compiled a large number of
transportation comments that would be beneficial in helping form
questions that could be asked to get deeper into the process . She
said this provided a base starting line in terms of public involvement
and offered clarification this was a "study" and not a "plan" .
Inquiry was raised as to whether staff would continue to apply
for grants or if projects were on hold until this process had been
completed and priorities established from the Transit Plan. Ms . Sabula
said existing projects had been studied and were not grant ready. She
said once staff could identify a potentially successful project, they
could then consider the alternative analysis phase while performing a
hybrid study looking at environmental, social, connection, impacts,
etc.
Councilmember Love said Vancouver asked its residents to
prioritize between roads and other modes of transportation. She said
it would be interesting to see where the public would want capital
dollars spent. She said she hoped the Transit Plan would be designed
to adhere to resident priorities .
Ms . Hutcheson said staff would refine the scope based on the
comments and ideas to be included into the working draft . She said
staff would then submit it as a transmittal for Council review and
approval; she hoped this would occur within the next month or so.
#2 . PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ISSUES.
10:21:56 AM Councilmember LaMalfa encouraged Council feedback
regarding public engagement, the Public Engagement Coordinator
position, and what that should include .
10:23:56 AM Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from a PowerPoint
presentation. She indicated that Staff was looking for clear policy
direction as to what successful public engagement means in effort to
guide the City' s engagement efforts and enable Staff to develop policy
statements as well as a resolution to outline expectations .
Ms . Weaver identified five main themes relative to process,
timeline, defining stakeholders, reaching new people, exploring new
tools, and developing a system that worked for both the Administration
and the Council . She said both have expert staff in the field and the
overall goal was to be able to perform this function well on a
citywide level . She further addressed types of engagement and whether
there were times when a certain type would be more appropriate . She
referenced the Administration' s "Salt Lake City Public Engagement
Guide" from April 2012 for use by all City Departments, Divisions, and
Employees as they engaged the public in City decisions . Ms . Weaver
discussed the concept of success and what that involved, as well as
the need to outline expectations to assist in developing policy
statements .
Discussion followed regarding the new Public Engagement
Coordinator position within the Community & Economic Development
Department . Councilmember LaMalfa said the Council funded the
position for half of the FY13-14 year and wanted to conduct further
discussion on the position scope at this retreat prior to hiring.
The Council discussed the concept of "success", what an engaged
city would look like, how one could tell the difference between Salt
Lake and other cities, and what would be evident or not seen in
another location. Comments included:
• Increasing the number of followers to the City' s e-mail,
Facebook, or Twitter accounts . Concern was expressed that social
media tools such as Twitter are one-way; citizens are unaware how
to sign up, follow, or comment.
• Refining what and how information was delivered so that citizens
would be anxious to see these posts .
• Signing up residents on social media to receive updates in the
case of emergency communication.
• Creating a level of patriotism and loyalty by offering successful
long term engagement for those that live and do business in the
City.
• Various measurements for success .
Ms . Weaver outlined a suggested public engagement spectrum
consisting of inform; solicit/input/consult; involve; and quality
public collaboration. The Council discussed the difference between
this and the joint decision-making spectrum included in the Public
Engagement Guide prepared by Administration. Further discussion
followed regarding the concept of "involve" and how to define such;
would it be more consistent involvement along the way or a continued
conversation versus one-time decision, etc. The Council felt the
joint decision-making step was more accurate than quality public
collaboration.
Councilmember Garrott said planners engage the public early on,
the City Council provides for input at the very end of the process,
and does it make a difference at that point. He said real engagement
had to come at the beginning in order for the public not to feel
disenfranchised after speaking at public hearings that traditionally
come at the end of the legislative process . He said determination
needed to be made as to whether public value was just to have a voice
and the value of citizens speaking their mind, or whether value was
having efficacy in the decision-making process or being able to craft
legislation.
Councilmember Simonsen said the existing Salt Lake City Public
Engagement Guide was a great outline to involve the community. He
said he felt the City Council should be provided the ability to
participate in any point of a process that ended in a Council
decision.
Councilmember LaMalfa provided recent examples of less than
optimal public engagement such as the Sugarhouse Streetcar alignment
and the property tax increase; he inquired if the Council could
articulate better ways or vehicles for getting proposals like these
out to the public for input. He inquired if input should be solicited
for only planning or other City issues such as culturally relevant,
etc.
Councilmember Luke said public engagement had improved since
Sugarhouse and the thinking outside the box involved with that
approach (mailers, sandwich boards) . He said the upcoming Council
meeting at the Sugarhouse Plaza was a great example of changing things
up in terms of approaching the public. He said Council Members were
criticized with having made up their minds even before issues had been
fully discussed; there was the need to alleviate the mistrust of
constituents by utilizing an earlier and consistent approach. He said
the reality of public engagement was the public still had the choice
whether or not to get involved. He said to be demonstrative the
Council wanted to hear from the people, the Council' s role was to
determine how to do things better, how to get the word out sooner, and
to conduct Council meetings in various locations for large issues .
Councilmember Penfold said he preferred a circular engagement
model versus step-to-step. He said the model had the components but
assumed a termination, which encourages behavior of not thinking about
issues evolving over time or potential future modification. He
discussed the challenge of the City Council in not having unlimited
resources, people not engaging at the same level on all topics, and
the difficulty in trying to figure out in advance where people would
have interest. He suggested a top public component or trigger early
in the process and then allowing modification from there . He said
another issue was not just offering one access point, but figuring out
how all of these engagement opportunities worked together. He said
people become passionate about various issues and he was not sure they
were being provided the right opportunity to have necessary
conversations in a more comprehensive way (rather than on a complaint-
based process) .
Councilmember Love said she liked the Mayor' s Public Engagement
Guide; she suggested perhaps not a resolution but just a policy that
directed Staff. She said the role of the Public Engagement
Coordinator could be to work on outgoing public engagement, create a
place to comment and educate the public, and perhaps bring together a
communications team when there was an issue and develop a strategy.
She said it would also be difficult to put something together that
fits every issue .
Councilmember LaMalfa discussed the purpose of the original
Community Council groups as being a tool in various planning areas to
provide information or social components relative to area issues . He
inquired if the Public Engagement Guide points in the direction to be
creative and allow these groups to continue . Debate followed as to
whether the process should continue after an issue had been addressed.
Discussion followed regarding citizens having the ability to
bring issues forward or engaging them with their own ideas regarding
legislation. Concern was expressed that the document does not contain
anything to make the public feel more engaged or enable citizens any
different than what was being done now. Several Council Members felt
the document to be a good starting point and that the tools and
technology would change over time . The suggestion was offered to add
another step of portals to the public to initiate petitions; something
that was flexible and individualized, and where constituents know
where to go.
Councilmember Luke said the Planning Commission focused on
communication and creating opportunities for the public to engage the
City Council . He said any discussion on altering the existing
function and form of government would require a much broader
discussion point. He said he felt the current process was working
well in terms of the City Council listening to the constituents; the
key was how to listen and represent better rather than focusing on a
way for residents to completely bypass existing representation. He
said the focus today was providing the public a voice and not enabling
them to move away from policy.
Councilmember LaMalfa summarized discussion regarding the focus
of the Public Engagement Coordinator:
• Better connection with people who are impacted by a decision
through solicited input;
• Citizens are empowered and ready to bring forward complaints;
ensure they are also empowered to bring forth initiatives or
positive change in their community;
• Consider the need for citizens to know how to bring new ideas
forward to the City in an unsolicited way;
• Educate; adapt; be flexible;
• Offer ongoing input through community councils, boards and
commissions, and groups that had been created from time to time
to address specific issues; and
• Provide a notion of civic-readiness .
The Council took a short break for lunch.
11:22:37 AM Further discussion followed regarding deliverables for
the Public Engagement Coordinator position, with Councilmember LaMalfa
stating the hiring of that position was contingent upon the City
Council adopting a resolution supporting the principles of public
engagement. He said people who are involved feel empowered; this type
of process builds loyalty. He said he felt the closing cycle of the
public engagement process was important and should not just focus on
geography, but other interested groups of stakeholders that either
become socially involved or because they are passionate about an
issue . He said he was excited for this position to help facilitate
new social connections .
The Council Members discussed success in seeing the value of
engagement in the end process when citizens felt like they had been
heard. Discussion followed regarding ways to measure success and the
following questions were raised:
• Does the public see value in the end result because of their
participation in the process?
• What do participants want?
• How do they feel after?
• What was their experience and did they believe the City Council
listened?
• Are they satisfied and whether they felt it made a difference?
The following suggestions were offered:
• Conduct a citizen or Dan Jones Survey of those that participated
and inquire if they felt satisfaction or what type of
participation they value most;
• Direct the Public Engagement Coordinator to reach outside of how
the City currently communicates with the public on City-led
initiatives and how to help citizens better engage in the
process;
• Consider the earlier the engagement - the better; when beginning
to move in a direction it would be time to engage . The question
was how to best do that;
• Try to determine how to increase the e-mail, Facebook, and
Twitter account numbers;
• Using traditional media to invite/encourage citizens to follow
the City' s social media;
• Consider the City does a great job of being transparent but it
requires people to know how to look and where to look on-line .
Although this was not difficult, it could be time consuming;
• There are always going to be those who complain about a decision
after the fact and that was to be expected. Public engagement
requires the public to be engaged and the City can only do so
much;
• Decrease barriers and make it as easy as possible for the public
to be involved; and
• Consistency, follow thru, doing what they say they will; building
trust.
Councilmember Simonsen discussed a number of recent studies focused
on whether or not public hearings are valuable at all in the decision-
making process; he said he was interested in the outcomes and
findings . He suggested outreach through polling (similar to those in
public education) by randomly asking people if they were satisfied and
if they felt empowered to be engaged. He said he wanted to have an
increased communications budget and did not feel the Community
Engagement Coordinator position alone would meet the City Council
needs or create a culture of engagement.
Councilmember LaMalfa said Staff had notes and direction to move
forward to return with ideas in a resolution form for Council
consideration.
The meeting adjourned at 12 : 46 p.m.
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 the entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Retreat meeting held September
10, 2013 .
September 17, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 17, 2013,
at 5 : 26 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building,
451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan
Penfold, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Soren Simonsen, and
Charlie Luke.
Staff In Attendance: Mayor Ralph Becker; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive
Council Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret
Plane, City Attorney; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Ray Milliner,
Principal Planner; Everett Joyce, Senior Planner; Nick Norris,
Planning Manager; Russell Weeks, Senior Public Policy Analyst; Marina
Scott, City Treasurer; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Michael
Akerlow, HAND Director; Neil Lindberg, City Council Legal Director;
Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; Robin Hutcheson,
Transportation Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Jeff
Snelling, City Engineer; Nick Britton, Principal Planner, Cheri
Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Amber McClellan, Constituent
Liaison/Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Legislative Systems/Project
Manager/Policy Analyst; and Sonya Kintaro, Chief Deputy City Recorder.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 5 : 26 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 5:26:50PM Receive a briefing regarding proposed zoning changes
to property located at 401 East 900 South. The proposal would bring an
existing nonconforming commercial business into compliance with City
zoning regulations by amending the zoning map from RMF-30 - Low
Density Multi-Family Residential to CN - Neighborhood Commercial and
amending the Central Community Master Plan Future land use map.
Although the applicant requested that the property be rezoned to CN -
Neighborhood Commercial, consideration may be given to rezoning the
properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics.
Related provisions of Title 21A- Zoning may also be amended as part of
this petition. View Attachments
Ray Milliner and Joel Paterson briefed the Council with
attachments . A discussion was held regarding the current use of the
property and whether this property belonged in the CN - Commercial
Business zone or the SNB - Small Neighborhood Business zone . Mr.
Milliner said the rezone request would allow outdoor dining on the
property. He said he considered this property as part of the CN -
Neighborhood Commercial zoning because it was a corner property.
#2 . 5:32:03 PM Receive a briefing regarding changes to the City' s
nonconforming use regulations. The proposed changes would restructure
the section text for clarity and make City code more consistent with
State code and best practices. The changes would make it more
difficult for property owners to maintain a right to a nonconforming
use by eliminating standards in City code that were not recognized by
the State. View Attachments
Everett Joyce and Nick Norris briefed the Council with attachments .
Discussion followed regarding bringing Salt Lake City' s code on
nonconforming use regulations in line with the State code as it
pertained to the abandonment of property. Mr. Joyce and Mr. Norris
explained the code changes would strengthen the City' s ability to
regulate and define when a nonconforming use had been abandoned or
lost and would implement the City' s long-term land use goals .
#3. 5:40:42PM Receive a briefing regarding the issuance and sale
of up to $10,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the City' s sales
and excise tax revenue bonds for the Salt Lake City portion of the
Sugar House Streetcar. The bonds would be used to finance all or a
portion of the cost of building Phase 1 of the Sugar House Streetcar
line and the planned greenway that runs next to it. View Attachments
Russell Weeks, Marina Scott, and Gina Chamness briefed the Council
with attachments .
Discussion followed regarding the debt service and using impact
fees for greenway construction. Mr. Weeks said the RDA would be
contributing a cash amount and it was a general fund obligation. Ms .
Chamness said the City was not eligible to use impact fees because the
City did not own the greenway. She said she would find out more about
the ownership requirement .
#4 . 7:11:08PM Receive a follow-up briefing relating to the City' s
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) . Capital improvements 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
Lehua Weaver, Michael Akerlow, Robin Hutcheson, Rick Graham, Jeff
Snelling, and Neil Lindberg briefed the Council with attachments .
7:12:23PM Councilmember Jill Love discussed her recommendations for
the CIP projects list . She said if funds could be found, she wanted to
add public restrooms in the downtown area ($400, 000) , pedestrian
improvements (additional $200, 000) , and the Fairmont Soccer Fields
(additional $200, 000) . She said the Council may want to take $600, 000
from the baseball fields item which was no longer on the Parks
Department priority list.
7:16:34 PM Councilmember Christensen discussed using impact fees for
new traffic signals (100o eligible) , transportation master plans (up
to 10o eligible) , bicycle lane and pedestrian improvements city-wide
(10% eligible) , and pedestrian safety devices . He said there was
approximately $626, 500 worth of impact-fee eligible items on the list.
He also suggested a round-about be built at Wakara and Arapeen and
fund the 800 South and 900 South East-West Corridor Study.
7:20:33 PM Discussion followed regarding using impact fees to build
public restrooms . Mr. Akerlow said impact fees at 11% could be used to
improve or upgrade an existing restroom in a park based on growth. Ms .
Weaver said administration would return with a report on using impact
fees for adding new restrooms in parks .
Ms . Weaver said the estimate for 1700 South, between 500 East and
700 East, was reduced by $850, 000 . Discussion followed regarding
incorporating Fairmont Tennis Courts and all Sunnyside improvements in
this bond.
7:38:01 PM Discussion was held regarding funding for the baseball
fields . Mr. Graham said funding would provide significant upgrades to
the Little League fields similar to those done at Herman Franks Park.
He said the field at Jordan Park was playable for Babe Ruth and
softball but the proposal from the community was to rotate the field.
Mr. Graham said to rotate the field and make improvements would cost
$137, 000 . He said the $25, 000 appropriation would do very little .
7:47:19PM Discussion was held regarding rebuilding a tennis court on
C Street and providing pickle ball courts . Mr. Graham said he had four
proposals for pickle ball courts .
Other discussions were held regarding Sunnyside Avenue, Imperial
Park, jogging and walking pathways, a pavement preservation plan
through a multi-year period, soccer field maintenance, Fairmont Soccer
Field, and Fairmont Tennis Courts .
8:05:04PM Council Chair LaMalfa asked Ms . Hutcheson to provide more
information on Sunnyside Avenue . Ms . Hutcheson said there were three
parts to the plan: 1) the basic overlay, 2) the complete streets
installation which included pedestrian improvements and median
installation between 1300 East and Foothill, and 3) a multi-use path
using easements on the north side .
Discussion was held regarding the plans for bike lanes, the public
engagement process, and eligibility of impact fees for Sunnyside
Avenue .
8:14:10PM Councilmember Love proposed the following:
• Add $200, 000 to Fairmont Soccer Fields
• Add $200, 000 for a signal at South Temple and 1100 East
• Add $325, 000 for downtown public restrooms
• Add $50, 000 for a Parleys Way road diet design
• Add $200, 000 for the Trans-Corridor Plan
• Add $225, 000 for Wakara Way at Arapeen Way
• Add $55, 000 for signage at the I Street Jump Park
• Add $100, 000 for pedestrian crossings that were slated for
Hawk lights
• Add $100, 000 for routine park maintenance
• Add $350, 000 for the Sunnyside pedestrian improvements
8:16:19 PM Councilmember Love said the money would come from the
following:
• $259, 000 from the C Street courts
• $361, 000 from the baseball field from the west side
• $700, 000 from the two west side tennis courts
She said impact fees would pay for the Wakara Way and the Trans-
Corridor plans . She also discussed her view on the Fairmont Tennis
Courts and the improvements on Sunnyside Avenue .
8:18:40PM Straw Polls taken:
• Move forward with Councilmember Love' s proposal of items to
fund. All Council Members were in favor.
• Fund Sunnyside medians . Council Members Simonsen, Garrott, and
Luke were in favor of funding. Council Members Christensen,
Penfold, Love, and LaMalfa were not in favor.
Discussion was held with Mr. Lindberg regarding acquiring right-
of-way on the north side of Sunnyside Avenue through condemnation.
Discussion followed regarding the Cycle Track.
Straw Polls taken:
• Fund Sunnyside Multi-Use Path. All Council Members were in
favor.
• Fund Fairmont Tennis Courts . The majority of the Council
Members were not in favor.
• Fund Cycle Track. Council Members Christensen, Penfold, Love,
and LaMalfa were in favor. Council Members Garrott, Simonsen,
and Luke were not in favor.
8:54:45 PM Ms . Weaver briefed the Council regarding the outcome of
Councilmember Love' s proposal after applying the savings obtained by
using impact fees and implementing the changes resulting from the
straw polls . She said Administration would return with final numbers
next week.
Ms . Weaver briefed the Council on bonding for the items discussed.
She said they reduced the 1700 South bond by $850, 000 and added just
over $1 million for the Sunnyside items that were supported in the
straw poll . She said the bond would be for $20 million, assuming a 10-
year term at a 5% rate . Councilmember Love asked Administration to
look at their best plan for 1300 South. She said the Council was
interested in enhancements for pedestrians .
Straw Poll taken:
• Fund a 10-year bond. The majority of the Council Members were
in favor.
#5. 6:16:36 PM Receive a briefing regarding an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement for Wasatch Summit Phase 1 . The interlocal
agreement includes several public entities, including the City, UDOT,
UTA, Sandy, Cottonwood Heights, Alta and Park City, and Summit,
Wasatch and Salt Lake counties. Under the agreement, Salt Lake City
would contribute $200, 000 over two years. The Wasatch Summit Program
is an effort to identify and address short and long term issues
associated with transportation, land use, municipal watershed
protection, environmental protection, wilderness designation and
economic opportunities in the Central Wasatch Region. View Attachments
Mayor Ralph Becker briefed the Council on the Wasatch Summit
Program.
Discussion followed regarding the current status of SkiLink
legislation.
#6. 5:45:59PM Receive a briefing regarding proposed changes to the
City' s zoning regulations for parking. The changes are designed to
encourage sustainable transportation and mobility development by
integrating Transportation Demand Management ("TDM") strategies. Among
others, the proposed changes include:
• Reducing the number of curb cuts allowed in residential and
nonresidential districts.
• Capping the number of off-street parking spaces allowed.
• Clearly delineated pedestrian access in parking lots.
• Expanding regulations for bicycle parking, location and
design.
Related provisions of Title 21A (Zoning) may also be amended as
part of this petition. View Attachments
Russell Weeks, Nick Britton, Cheri Coffey, Nick Norris, and Robin
Hutcheson briefed the Council with attachments .
Mr. Weeks corrected the staff report on the allowable parking space
requirement . He also said consideration should be given to the
maturity of the current transit system. He said allowing businesses to
count curb side parking as part of the total parking requirement could
eventually lead to spill-over parking in residential neighborhoods .
Mr. Britton said other goals were to streamline the ordinance to
allow more flexibility for all types of development except for the
single 1-2 family. He said the changes supported the TDM strategy
system which would allow large developments with flexibility when
building or expanding. Mr. Britton said the infrastructure was in
place to support the ordinance . He said larger developments would be
encouraged to put in infrastructure such as bicycle lockers, covered
bicycle parking, tier bicycle parking, and commuter showers . He said
the ordinance would allow credit for curb-side parking if it were
adjacent to the property in commercially intense zones and would not
have impact on residential parking. Ms . Coffey said the code supported
the City' s Sustainable City Code Initiative to become a more walkable
and bikeable neighborhood in requiring delineated pedestrian paths in
parking lots and electric vehicle charging stations .
Discussion followed regarding parking requirements in existing
zones surrounded by residential areas, minimum versus maximum
requirement of parking spaces, provisions for carpool spaces, and
pedestrian orientation.
#7 . 8:59:55 PM Hold a follow-up discussion about their Council
Retreat which was held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. This discussion
included projects relating to the Education Philosophy Statement.
View Attachments
Amber McClellan and Jan Aramaki briefed the Council with
attachments . Ms . McClellan said staff was proposing a 1-year action
plan for civic readiness as the theme for 2013 .
Councilmember Garrott said a commitment by the school district to
include civic readiness as part of their permanent curriculum was
needed to be effective . Council Chair LaMalfa asked staff to add this
topic to the agenda of the meeting with the school district in
October. Discussion followed regarding ways to pursue civic readiness
in schools, defining civic readiness, knowing what tools were
available to use to shape their community, and what City Council
Members could offer by teaching classes to the community on civic
readiness .
#8 . 9:11:54 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business.
See File M 13-5 for announcements .
#9. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
This item was not held.
#10 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE SECTION 52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES.
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 14 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held
September 17, 2013 .
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September 24, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 24, 2013,
at 2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building,
451 South State Street .
Council In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren
Simonsen, Stan Penfold, Jill Remington Love, Luke Garrott, Kyle
LaMalfa, and Charlie Luke .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Jan Aramaki, Council
Constituent Liaison/Research and Policy Analyst; Russell Weeks,
Council Policy Analyst; Benjamin Luedtke, Council Seasonal Policy
Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Wilf
Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Lex Traughber, Senior Planner; Michael
Maloy, Principal Planner; Nichol Bourdeaux, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Deputy Director; Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, Community and
Economic Development Deputy Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City
Recorder.
Also In Attendance: Shane Marshall, Utah Department of Transportation
Deputy Director; Nathan Lee, New Region Director for Salt Lake City
from Utah Department of Transportation; and Andrew Gruber, Wasatch
Regional Council Executive Director.
Councilmember LaMalfa conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 16 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2 : 17 : 12 PM RECEIVE BRIEFINGS FROM THE FOLLOWING PARTNERSHIP
ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING TOPICS OF MUTUAL INTEREST WITH SALT LAKE CITY:
• A) UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - SHANE MARSHALL, DEPUTY
DIRECTOR.
• B) WASATCH REGIONAL COUNCIL - ANDREW GRUBER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
THESE ARE JUST TWO IN A SERIES OF BRIEFINGS WITH PARTNERSHIP
ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED IN 2013 BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Shane Marshall, Nathan Lee, and Andrew Gruber briefed the Council
with a power point presentation.
#2 . 4 : 46: 52 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING THE PROCESS AND STANDARDS FOR APPOINTING CONSTABLES.
GENERALLY, CONSTABLES SERVE LEGAL PAPERS AND MAY ACT AS BAILIFFS FOR
JUSTICE COURTS. View Attachments
Neil Lindberg briefed the Council from attachments . Council
Members were in favor of moving this item to a public hearing.
#3. 3: 09:23 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION ON THE TOPIC OF HORSE DRAWN
CARRIAGES IN SALT LAKE CITY. View Attachments, View Attachments, &
View Attachments
Russell Weeks, Jan Aramaki, and Benjamin Luedtke briefed the
Council from attachments .
Straw Polls Taken:
• Total ban on horse drawn carriages in the City. Council
Members Christensen, Penfold, Love, LaMalfa, Simonsen and
Luke were not in favor of total ban and Councilmember
Garrott was in favor of total ban.
• Move forward with an adjustment to the current ordinance as
it stood using Councilmember Luke' s principles as a
framework but bring it back for tuning. Council Members
Christensen, Garrott, Penfold, and Love were not in favor
and Council Members LaMalfa, Simonsen, and Luke were in
favor.
• Investigate different ways to regulate carriages versus the
Certificate of Convenience approach. Council Members
Christensen, Garrott, Penfold, Love, Simonsen, and Luke were
in favor and Councilmember LaMalfa was not in favor.
• Turn the information over to the Administration, Animal
Control, and other agencies for recommendations . Council
Members Christensen, Penfold, Love, and Simonsen were in
favor and Council Members Garrott, LaMalfa, and Luke were
not in favor.
• Bring this issue back for further more open ended policy
discussion before the end of the year. Council Members
Garrott, Simonsen, and Luke were in favor and Council
Members Christensen, Penfold, Love, and LaMalfa were not in
favor.
Councilmember LaMalfa said the Council wanted to request that :
• The Administration investigate certificate of convenience
vs . other ways of regulating (contract approach, business
licensing, etc. ) for horse drawn carriages; and
• Request that the Administration and Salt Lake County Animal
Services review the horse draw carriage issue and make
recommendations, using Councilmember Charlie Luke' s
proposal (memo dated September 24, 2013) as the framework.
#4 . 4 : 56 : 57 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO
THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS TO REVISE AND RELOCATE PERMITTED AND
CONDITIONAL USE TABLES, AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, AND REVISE THE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE
WINDOWS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00169 . THESE CHANGES ARE
DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CLARITY AND EFFICIENCY OF USE AS PART OF A CODE
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. OTHER SECTIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE
AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) View
Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Neil Lindberg, Wilf Sommerkorn, and Lex Traughber
briefed the Council from attachments . Council Members were in favor of
moving the proposal forward as a whole and move the drive-through
discussion forward on a separate timeline .
#5 . 6 : 19 :23 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO
THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS THAT WOULD CREATE TWO NEW FORM-BASED
ZONING DISTRICTS AND AMEND THE ZONING MAP IN THE WEST TEMPLE GATEWAY
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00640 .
THE REGULATIONS ARE A NEW CONCEPT COMBINING COMMONLY USED ZONING
REGULATIONS WITH DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES. View
Attachments
• ZONING FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED BETWEEN 700 SOUTH AND FAYETTE
AVENUE (975 SOUTH) , AND BETWEEN WEST TEMPLE AND 300 WEST
WOULD BE CHANGED TO THE NEW FORM BASED URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD
(FB-UN-1 AND FB-UN-2) ZONE . ZONING FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED
BETWEEN 700 SOUTH AND 800 SOUTH AND BETWEEN WEST TEMPLE AND
200 WEST WOULD NOT CHANGE .
• THE PROPOSAL WOULD IMPLEMENT LAND USE POLICIES TO ALLOW A
BROAD MIX OF USES, IMPROVE WALKABILITY AND PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY, ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS AND
STRENGTHEN THE CHARACTER OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOME CLUSTERS ON
MONTROSE, JEFFERSON, AND WASHINGTON STREETS .
RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS
PART OF THIS PETITION. ALTHOUGH THE PROPOSAL WOULD REZONE PROPERTIES
TO FB-UN-1 AND FB-UN-2 (FORM BASED URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD ZONES) ,
CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO REZONING THE PROPERTY TO ANOTHER ZONING
DISTRICT WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS . (PETITIONER MAYOR BECKER) .
Nick Tarbet and Michael Maloy briefed the Council from
attachments . Council Members were in favor of scheduling a public
hearing and bringing the item back for more discussion.
#6 . 5 :27 : 06 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING THE SALT
LAKE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND OUTREACH GRANT PILOT PROGRAM
(PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROGRAM) . THE
PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO FUND GRASS-ROOTS PROJECTS THAT ARE INEXPENSIVE
AND QUICKLY DEPLOYED. A TOTAL OF $187, 000 IS AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS
ADMINISTERED BY COMMUNITY NONPROFITS AND NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED
ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN MIND. THE GRANT
PROGRAM IS ALLOCATED INTO FOUR CATEGORIES: View Attachments
• SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANTS - $12 ,000 FOR GRANTS
TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR SMALLER NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS
WITH A MAXIMUM AWARD OF $2 ,000 EACH.
• LARGE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANTS - $90,000 FOR GRANTS
TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR LARGER NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WITH A MAXIMUM AWARD OF $10 ,000 EACH.
• COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANTS - $20 ,000 FOR GRANTS TO COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZING OR OUTREACH EFFORTS
WITH A MAXIMUM AWARD OF $1,000 EACH.
• NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING GRANTS - $65 ,000 FOR GRANTS TO
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS FOR PERMANENT PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS WITH A MAXIMUM AWARD OF $5 ,000 EACH.
Mary De La Mare-Schaefer, Jan Aramaki, and Nichol Bourdeaux
briefed the Council from attachments .
#7 . 5 : 39 : 58 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PUBLIC
ENGAGEMENT, INCLUDING OPTIONS FOR A RESOLUTION, A NEW PUBLIC
ENGAGEMENT STAFF POSITION, AND OTHER ITEMS AS FOLLOW-UP TO THEIR
SEPTEMBER, 2013 FALL RETREAT. (TENTATIVE) View Attachments
Mary De La Mare-Schaefer and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council from
the attachments .
Straw Poll Taken:
• Go wide (have the coordinator involved in many ways) with
public engagement. Council Members Christensen, Penfold,
Love, and Luke were in favor and Council Members Garrott,
LaMalfa, and Simonsen were not in favor.
#8 . 6 : 32 :25 PM INTERVIEW ELICIA CARDENAS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE BICYCLE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD.
Councilmember LaMalfa said Ms . Cardenas' s name would be forwarded
to the Consent Agenda for formal approval .
#9. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
This item was not held.
#10 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
This item was not held.
#11 . 6: 39: 39 PM (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO
CLOSED SESSION IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE
ALLOWED PURPOSES.
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
enter into Closed Session for property acquisition, which motion
carried, with a roll call vote of Council Members Christensen,
Penfold, Garrott, Luke, Love, Simonsen, and LaMalfa voted aye .
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 40 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held
September 24, 2013 .
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October 1, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street.
Council In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren
Simonsen, Stan Penfold, Jill Remington Love, Luke Garrott, Kyle
LaMalfa, and Charlie Luke .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Russell Weeks, Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; Lynn Pace,
Mayor' s Senior Advisory; Lehua Weaver, Council Senior Public Policy
Analyst RPT; Mike Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development
Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Rick Graham,
Public Services Director; Jan Aramaki, Council Legislative
Systems/Project Manager/Policy Analyst; Nole Walkingshaw, Planning
Programs Supervisor; Wilf Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Alden
Breinholt, Public Services Operations Director; Ed Butterfield,
Redevelopment Agency Project Coordinator; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal
Director; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Beverly Jones, Deputy
City Recorder.
Also In Attendance: Justin Allen, Government Affairs Director from the
Utah Association of Realtors; Curtis Bullock, CEO of the Board of
Realtors; Dave Fredrickson, Real Estate Broker; Richard Singer,
Director of Consulting Services for the National Golf Foundation;
Forest Richardson, Golf Course Architect; and Jim Keygan, Golf
Analyst .
Councilmember LaMalfa conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 13 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING THE CITY' S PROCESS FOR
COMPILING, UPDATING, AND PUBLISHING CITY ORDINANCES IN THE SALT LAKE
CITY CODE AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNAL PROCEDURES TO IMPROVE THE
PROCESS . View Attachments
Written briefing only.
#2 . 2 : 14 : 55 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM JUSTIN ALLEN, GOVERNMENT
AFFAIRS DIRECTOR FROM UTAH ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, REGARDING TOPICS
OF MUTUAL INTEREST WITH SALT LAKE CITY. THIS IS ONE IN A SERIES OF
BRIEFINGS FROM PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS THAT WILL BE SCHEDULED IN
2013 BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Justin Allen, Curtis Bullock, and Dave Fredrickson briefed the
Council .
#3 . 2 : 47 : 01 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM LYNN PACE ABOUT POTENTIAL
LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO REVENUE SOURCES FOR TRANSPORTATION. View
Attachments
Russell Weeks and Lynn Pace briefed the Council from attachments .
#4 . 3 : 49 :21 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING RELATING TO THE
CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 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
Lehua Weaver, Mike Akerlow, Robin Hutcheson, and Rick Graham
briefed the Council from attachments .
Straw Poll Taken:
• Use $450 ,000 with the requirement that it be matched for the
Wakara Way round-about; increase funding for Pickle Ball by
$18 ,000; allocate $50 ,000 for tennis courts in the Fairmont
Park area to serve Fairmont Park; and the remaining amount
go towards the crime lab and evidence storage; the money set
aside for the multi-use path in the bond could be used for
implementation of the path, and the east side trans-valley
corridor; and the $200 ,000 already allocated could be used
City-wide for the entire corridor . All Council Members were
in favor of this allocation.
#5 . 4 : 35 :26 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO RECOGNIZED
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING:
• COMBINE CHAPTERS 2 . 60 AND 2 . 62 ; AND
• AMEND CHAPTER 21A. 10 (GENERAL APPLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARING
PROCEDURES AND ZONING CONDITIONAL USES PROCEDURES) TO REMOVE
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SIGNED STATEMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION STATING THE PETITIONER MET WITH THAT
ORGANIZATION AND EXPLAINED THE PROPOSAL.
RELATED PROVISIONS OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE MAY ALSO BE AMENDED
AS PART OF THIS PROPOSAL PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. TMTL2012-00013. THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS WOULD UPDATE THE CURRENT ORDINANCE RELATED TO
RECOGNIZED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED SINCE
1990. THE AMENDMENTS POTENTIALLY EXPAND THE NUMBER OF COMMUNITY-BASED
GROUPS. (PETITIONER MAYOR RALPH BECKER) View Attachments
Noel Walkingshaw, Wilf Sommerkorn, and Jan Aramaki briefed the
Council from attachments .
#6 . 4 : 59 : 55 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD
CHANGE COUNCIL POLICY TO ALLOW A COUNCIL MEMBER TO SERVE AS CHAIR FOR
TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS . THE PROPOSAL INCLUDES CONTINUING TO HOLD AN
ANNUAL CHAIR/VICE CHAIR ELECTION. THE CURRENT SERVING CHAIRPERSON
WOULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR RE-ELECTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, NOT TO
EXCEED TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS. View Attachments
Councilmember Luke left the meeting.
Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from the attachments .
Straw Poll Taken:
• Whether to move forward on a Chair term policy change.
Council Members Christensen, Penfold, and Love were not in
favor, Council Members Garrott and LaMalfa were in favor,
Councilmember Luke was absent and Councilmember Simonsen
abstained.
#7 . 5 : 16 : 47 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD
PROHIBIT SMOKING ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING CAMPUS . THE PROPOSAL
WOULD INCLUDE THE CAMPUS IN SECTIONS OF SALT LAKE CITY CODE THAT
DETAIL WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE CITY. View Attachments
Russell Weeks briefed the Council from attachments .
#8 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A REVIEW OF THE CITY' S INSURANCE
COVERAGE . THE REVIEW EXAMINED THE CITY' S VARIOUS RISKS AND EXPOSURES
FROM DAMAGE TO CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, LIABILITY TO THIRD PARTIES, AND
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS.
This item was not held.
#9 . 5 :29 : 35 PM HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE INPUT FROM A GOLF
STUDY THE COUNCIL COMMISSIONED IN JANUARY. THE STUDY INCLUDES AN
OVERVIEW OF THE CITY'S GOLF PROGRAM AND IDENTIFIES ALTERNATIVE USES
AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CITY'S COURSES.
Richard Singer, Forest Richardson, and Jim Keygan briefed the
Council with attachments .
#10 . 5 : 47 :26 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SUGAR
HOUSE CIRCULATION AND STREETSCAPE AMENITIES PLAN. IDEAS IN THE PLAN
INCLUDE CLOSING THE RIGHT TURN LANE SOUTH OF THE MONUMENT PLAZA,
REALIGNMENT OF SUGARMONT DRIVE AND WILMINGTON AVENUE, CHANGING TRAFFIC
LANES ON HIGHLAND DRIVE FROM FOUR LANES TO TWO LANES PLUS A CENTER-
TURN LANE, DIVISION OF LARGE BLOCKS, ADDITION OF BICYCLE LANES ON
PARTS OF 2100 SOUTH, AND CONNECTING PARLEY'S TRAIL BETWEEN THE
FAIRMONT AQUATIC CENTER AND HIDDEN HOLLOW. IF ADOPTED, THE PLAN WOULD
BECOME PART OF SALT LAKE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN.
Russell Weeks, Ed Butterfield, Neil Lindberg, Robin Hutcheson,
and Margaret Plane briefed the Council from attachments .
#11 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS .
This item was not held.
#12 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
This item was not held.
#13 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES .
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 10 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held October
1, 2013 .
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October 8, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at
5 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Russell Weeks, Council Senior
Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Research/Policy Analyst;
Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Michael Akerlow, Housing and
Neighborhood Development Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Dan
Bergenthal, Transportation Trails Coordinator; Sylvia Richards,
Council Research and Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Greg Davis,
Public Services Finance Director; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy
Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Rebecca Roolf, Transportation
Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator; Mary Beth Thompson, Revenue
Analyst/Audit Manager; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Wayne Mills,
Senior Planner; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Cindi Mansell,
City Recorder; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Jerry Benson, Utah Transit Authority (UTA) Chief
Operations Officer.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 5 : 23 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 5:23:51PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING PROGRESS ON THE BICYCLE
AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN, WHICH OUTLINES POLICIES SPECIFIC TO
BICYCLING AND WALKING. The plan focuses on an enhanced bike connection
from the University of Utah to Downtown, and a network of low-stress
bikeways for Downtown. View Attachments
Dan Bergenthal and Rebecca Roolf briefed the Council with
attachments . Ms . Roolf said preliminary plan recommendations would be
transmitted to the Council in late October. Councilmember Penfold said
the plan needed to discuss/analyze existing ordinances relating to the
use of City sidewalks by cyclists . Councilmember Garrott said an
education/publicity component was needed to promote a civility
campaign similar to what the University of Utah was doing so people
felt safe walking on City sidewalks . The Council said
analysis/revisions were needed to address how other devices like
roller-skates, skateboards, wheelchairs, etc. impacted
pedestrians/sidewalks . Councilmember Garrott asked for information
regarding ownership along the northern portion of West Temple . He said
bike lanes needed to be a priority on West Temple and 300/400 West . He
said every City street needed to adhere to the "complete streets"
policy.
Councilmember Christensen asked the Administration to explore
ways to have schools encourage students to start biking. Councilmember
Love suggested utilizing student government classes to encourage
additional participation.
#2 . 5:51:57 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 . View Attachments Budget amendments happen
several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets,
including proposed project additions and modifications. This amendment
contains a number of proposed adjustments to the FY 2013-14 budget,
including funding for: a new program to allow City residents to
purchase affordable annual Utah Transit Authority (UTA) passes, land
purchases for Fire Station #6 access and a new Fire Station #14, and
renovations needed for a new evidence storage and crime lab facility.
Sylvia Richards, Gina Chamness, Greg Davis, Mary Beth Thompson,
David Everitt, Michael Akerlow, Margaret Plane, Lehua Weaver, and
Jerry Benson briefed the Council with attachments .
Ms . Thompson briefed the Council on data relating to parking,
traffic, and criminal revenue .
6:06:24PM Discussion was held on the following categories/items :
SECTION A: NEW ITEMS
• A-1 : Attorney' s Office E-Discovery Hardware ($40,000 - General
Fund)
No concerns were raised.
• A-2 : Police Department - Recognizing Revenue and Budget for
Operation Thunderbird ($3,000 - General Fund) No concerns were
raised.
• A-3: WITHDRAWN FROM TRANSMITTAL
• A-4 : Sport Complex/Steiner East HVAC Improvements ($35,087 CIP
Fund) No concerns were raised.
• A-5: Increase in Utilities Cost in Public Service Budget
($409,338 - General Fund, and $180,020 - Golf Fund) Ms . Richards
said projected costs were reduced from $409, 338 to $144, 000 and
from $180, 020 to $99, 000 . Mr. Davis said $96, 000 was still needed
from the General Fund for (Facilities electrical component) .
• A-6: Property Management Ongoing Maintenance and Professional
Services ($56,854 - General Fund, and $262,271 - CIP Fund) . Mr.
Akerlow said a Request for Proposal (RFP) was being prepared to
address issues with the Barnes Bank property. He said some space
at the Celtic Bank property was leased which would bring in
revenue while plans were being developed for the site .
• A-7 : WITHDRAWN FROM TRANSMITTAL
• A-8 : Principal and Interest Expense on Bonding, Taxable G.O.
Bonds Series 2013B (Regional Sports Complex Project ($70, 936 -
General Fund) . Councilmember Christensen asked if additional
interest expenses could be made up in later years . Ms . Chamness
said she thought that was a good suggestion.
• A-9: Dump Truck Bed Repair ($90,000 - General Fund) No concerns
were raised.
• A-10 : Land Acquisition for Fire Station #14 ($1,015, 605 - Impact
Fee) No concerns were raised.
• A-il : 2008 City Creek Canyon Wild Land Fire Costs ($182,339 -
General Fund) No concerns were raised.
• A-12 : WITHDRAWN FROM TRANSMITTAL
• A-13: Land Acquisition for Fire Station #6 ($65,000 - CIP Fund) .
No concerns were raised.
• A-14 : Salt Lake City Resident UTA Pass ($1,590,000 - General
Fund) Discussion included payment options, distance-based
fares, no limit on number of passes, subsidies for low
income/elderly, provide passes to City boards/commissions
members, passes only available to City residents, implementation
timeline, restore eliminated bus routes, utilize current ECO pass
program, and seek more public transportation funding.
Councilmember Christensen asked the Administration to
explore options including utility bills to help residents pay for
passes . Mr. Everitt said they would study the issue through the
fall and develop a variety of options . Councilmember Christensen
suggested looking at how the Justice Courts payment system was
structured.
Councilmember Simonsen said he wanted to explore
options/costs to provide passes to people serving on City boards .
A majority of the Council was in favor of having staff provide
cost analysis . Councilmember Penfold asked the Administration to
explore options to provide subsidies to help low-income/elderly
residents obtain passes .
Councilmember Luke said he wanted to explore ways to restore
bus routes eliminated by UTA. Councilmember Garrott said he
wanted the City to continue efforts with UTA/Legislature to find
better public funding to help reduce transit fares .
SECTION B: GRANTS FOR EXISTING STAFF RESOURCES
• B-1 : State of Utah, Department of Public Safety, FY2013 Emergency
Management Performance. No concerns were raised.
• Grant (EMPG) ($35,000 - Misc Grants) . No concerns were raised.
SECTION C: GRANTS FOR NEW STAFF RESOURCES
None
SECTION D: HOUSEKEEPING
• D-1 : Revenue and Interest on Safe Streets Task Force ($97,504 -
Special Revenue)
• D-2 : FBI Leasing of Task Force Building ($187,740 - Special
Revenue)
• D-3: Grants and Other Special Revenue Carryovers (Misc Grants)
• D-4 : General Fund Interest Expense Reduction ($11,111 - General
Fund)
• D-5: E-911 Fund Carryover ($602,284 - E-911)
• D-6: Recapture Surplus Land Sales Funding on Completed/Closed
Projects ($16, 652 - CIP Fund)
• D-7 : Sidewalk Replacement SAA Budget Adjustment ($4,714 - CIP
Fund)
• D-8 : Regional Sports Complex Donations - Budget Adjustment for
Donation ($5,500 - CIP Fund)
• D-9 : Open Space Land Trust Budget Adjustment ($22 , 678 - CIP Fund)
• D-10 : Recapture Remaining General Fund CIP and Class "C" CIP
Completed and Closed Projects (Eleven general fund projects
totaling $376,041 and five Class "C" projects totaling $91 ,426 -
CIP)
• D-11 : FY 2013 CIP Cost Overrun Budget Adjustment ($86, 626 - CIP
Fund)
• D-12 : Garfield School Rental Revenue Recapture ($5, 944 - CIP
Fund)
• D-13 : Public Safety Building Rental Income ($231 , 638 - CIP)
• D-14 : Recapture of Remaining U. S . Department of Housing and Urban
Development Block
• Grant Budgets ($499,106 - CDBG, $58 ,432 - HOPWA, and $1, 654 -
ESG)
• D-15 : Police Department - Recognizing Revenue and Expense for
Utah Highway Safety Office
• ($10, 600 - General Fund)
• D-16 : Governmental Immunity - Claims and Damages ($150,000 -
Governmental Immunity Fund) . No concerns were raised on items
listed in Section D. Councilmember Christensen said the staff
report contained directions to "reference the Administration' s
transmittal for more information" and asked for that information
to be included in future documents . He asked Public Utilities to
hold a discussion about advancing CIP projects with positive cash
flows in order to get a head start on the construction season.
SECTION E : GRANTS REQUIRING NO NEW STAFF RESOURCES
• E-1 : U. S. Department of Justice, 2013 Bureau of Justice
Assistance Annual Grant (JAG) ($302 ,369 - Misc Grants) No concerns
were raised.
SECTION F: DONATIONS
None
SECTION G: COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA - GRANT AWARDS
• G-1 : U.S . Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration - Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks
(TACT) Readiness Grant - ($302 ,369 - Misc Grants)
• G-2 : U.S . Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration - Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks
(TACT) Readiness Grant ($309, 966 - Misc Grants)
• G-3 : U.S . Department of Health and Human Services SAMHSA - Sober
Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking ACT (STOP ACT) Grant
($48,258 - Misc Grants)
• G-4 : Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) ,
State Asset Forfeiture Grant (SAFG) ($36,175 - Misc Grants)
• G-5 : U. S . Department of Justice pass through from West Valley
City - Project Advance FY2012 - Project Safe Neighborhood Program
Grant ($45 ,400 - Misc Grants)
• G-6 : Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug
Control - Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
(HIDTA) Grant ($37 ,292 - Misc Grants)
• G-7 : State of Utah Department of Human Services , Crisis
Intervention Team (CIT) Program Grant ($474 ,313 - Misc Grants)
• G-8 : State Office of Crime Victim Reparations , FY 2013 VAWA Grant
($14 ,273 - Misc Grants)
• G-9 : U. S . Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration - Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks
(TACT) Readiness Grant ($88 ,566 - Misc Grant)
• G-10 : Utah State Office of Education Child and adult Care Food
Program - YouthCity Afterschool Programs Grant ($19,000 - Misc
Grants)
• G-11 : State of Utah Department of Workforce Services Child
Development Fund, YouthCity Programs Grant ($262 ,444 - Misc
Grants)
• G-12 : Salt Lake County YouthCity Summer Program Extension Grant
at Liberty, Fairmont, Ottinger and Central City Sites ($60 ,000 -
Misc Grants)
• G-13 : Department of Workforce Services , Safe Passages 2013
Afterschool Program YouthCity Grant ($70,000 - Misc Grants)
• G-14 : Utah State Office of Education, Child and Adult Care Food
Program - YouthCity Afterschool Programs Grant ($24 ,828 - Misc
Grants)
• G-15 : State of Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Clean
Fuels Vehicle Technology Grant ($91 ,857 - Misc Grants)
• G-16 : U. S . Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration - Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks
(TACT) Readiness Grant ($151,185 - Misc Grant) No concerns were
raised on items listed in Section G.
SECTION I : COUNCIL ADDED ITEMS
• I-1 : CIP Budget - Following the Council' s adoption of a final CIP
budget, there may be some adjustments to be made for Class C and
Impact fee allocations . If those are finalized in time to include
in this budget amendment, staff will include them. However, there
is a chance it will be handled in Budget Amendment #2 . No
concerns were raised.
• I-2 : Placeholder - Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit - Leonardo' s Donation
Request ($60,000 - General Fund) . Councilmember Christensen said
the Council needed to develop a policy about how special events
were defined/chosen. Discussion was held on whether or not public
benefit analysis/public hearings were needed. Ms . Plane said she
would review the statute but believed those requirements were
excluded when donations were part of a budget appropriation
process .
Mr. Everitt said the Administration had similar issues with
certain types of conferences and wanted to explore ways to handle
those. Councilmember Love asked if Council Members objected to
having their staff work with the Administration to prepare
recommendations . A majority of the Council was in favor.
Councilmember Love said this was a new item and asked
Council Members to get back to Ms . Richards with concerns or to
add other issues . Ms . Gust-Jenson mentioned a potential policy
issue/question about whether this was an appropriate role of
local government.
#3 . 6:40:11PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE GOALS, TIMELINE AND
SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE EAST BENCH MASTER PLAN. View Attachments The
project area includes multiple neighborhoods: East Bench, Bonneville
Hills, Wasatch Hollow, Yalecrest, Foothill/Sunnyside, Sunnyside East,
the University of Utah, and a portion of Sugar House. The scope of
work and project goals include working closely with the local
communities in creating the plan. The plan is scheduled to be drafted
early next year and reviewed by the Planning Commission in the spring.
Master Plans document the values of the community and outline how
communities will grow over time. The East Bench Master Plan will focus
on land use, mobility, urban design and sustainability.
Wayne Mills, Nick Norris, and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council
with attachments . Councilmember Luke said continued community
involvement was needed as the proposal moved forward. Councilmember
Penfold said the project/community process stalled in 2011 and he did
not want Planning to assume that was a sufficient process . He said it
might be necessary to go back and replicate the process to ensure
everyone was brought up to date .
Councilmember Simonsen said the information/plan presented was
general in nature and did not contain direction, goals, or policy
recommendations . Mr. Norris said the briefing was just to ensure
consistency with the new master plan process and the Council would be
given periodic updates prior to the adoption phase. Councilmember
Simonsen requested draft documents for Council review and suggested
attaching them to the general statement as part of the resolution.
Councilmember Love asked Planning to evaluate zoning in eastside
districts . She said some areas might be over-zoned (specifically
commercial zones) and wanted Planning to make sure correct zones were
in place . Mr. Mills said that was included as part of their process .
Councilmember Love said this proposal got caught in the middle of
the new master planning process and Ms . Gust-Jenson suggested staff
work with the Administration to fine tune the proposal to include more
policy substance/key issues .
#4 . 7:32:02PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS
TO THE SALT LAKE CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY WEST CAPITOL HILL PROJECT
AREA THAT WOULD ALLOW THE AGENCY TO COLLECT OVER SEVERAL YEARS $3. 6
MILLION OF ADDITIONAL TAX INCREMENT BEYOND THE AREA' S CAP. View
Attachments The additional tax increment would be used to design and
build landscaped medians on 300 West and crosswalk and streetscape
improvements from North Temple Street to 900 North Street. The
proposed improvements are designed to create a safer, more attractive
pedestrian crossing so 300 West Street will no longer act as a barrier
between the neighborhoods on Capitol Hill and those west of 300 West.
Councilmember Christensen recused himself from the discussion.
Russell Weeks briefed the Council with attachments . Councilmember
Simonsen said if the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) changed
their position, he recommended having them come back to the Council on
a monthly basis for further discussion. Councilmember Love said the
proposal would be scheduled for formal consideration/resolution
adoption.
#5. 7:36:38 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING THE RESULTS OF LOCAL
OPINION QUESTION NUMBER ONE. View Attachments The opinion question
asked whether respondents agreed with the following statements: "Only
human beings, not corporations, are endowed with constitutional
rights, " and, "Money is not speech and therefore regulating political
contributions and spending is not equivalent to limiting political
speech. " Opinion Question Number One is the first in a new process
adopted by the Council that allows citizens to express their opinions
through a public vote or other process approved by the Council . (F1)
Neil Lindberg, Cindi Mansell, and Margaret Plane briefed the
Council with attachments . Mr. Lindberg reviewed the process and
announced voting results . Discussion on the issue included developing
a process for soliciting for/against arguments, analyze the State' s
process, have City attorneys evaluate/choose best arguments, potential
for vote-by-mail process for City elections, mail multiple questions
every two or three years, concern about amount of returned mail,
ability for provisional voting, inactive voter list criteria, keeping
voter lists current, improve/simplify ballot, determine what types of
opinion questions should be considered, and potential costs to
taxpayers .
Ms . Plane reminded the Council about First Amendment issues and
said government was put in a difficult position when they started
vetting speech based on view point/content. She said if multiple
arguments were received a randomized process was needed to select one .
Councilmember Garrott requested follow-up on this subject .
Councilmember Penfold requested follow-up information about the
vote-by-mail process/turnout being used by other cities during the
current municipal election. He also requested information about how
other organizations handled solicitations to obtain for/against
arguments . He said he thought a response from the County would be
helpful regarding the number of bad addresses/returns and wanted to
schedule a future briefing to discuss these issues .
Councilmember Simonsen said the Council needed to hold a policy
discussion regarding the process to mail ballots to residents based on
active/inactive voter lists . He asked what would be done with opinion
question results . Councilmember LaMalfa said he would schedule a
follow-up briefing to review the process and discuss potential
direction for future proposals .
Straw Polls from attachment:
• Question No. 1 : Should there be an investigation on the process
of receiving arguments for or against. All Council Members were
in favor except Councilmember Love who abstained and
Councilmember Simonsen who was opposed.
• Question No. 2 : Should the City pay return postage on opinion
questions . All Council Members were opposed except Council
Members Penfold and Luke who were in favor.
• Question No. 3 : Should provisional voting be allowed (or
something similar) . All Council Members were in favor except
Councilmember Love who was opposed.
• Question No. 4 : Should a deadline be administratively
established for mailing duplicate and "not received ballots" .
All Council Members were in favor except Council Members
Penfold and Garrott who were opposed.
• Question No. 5 : Should voter signatures on the return envelope
be verified. All Council Members were opposed except
Councilmember LaMalfa who was in favor.
• Question No. 6 : Should comments be complied regarding the
process separately. All Council Members were opposed.
• Question No. 7 : Should the Council defer to the County' s rule
on how many attempts should be made to deliver a ballot. All
Council Members were in favor.
• Question No. 8 : Should the Council defer to the County' s rule
on whether the outer envelope mailed to each registered voter
should be marked "Return Service Requested" or Address Service
Requested" . All Council Members were in favor.
• Question No. 9 : Should ballots be sent only to active voters or
to all registered voters . All Council Members were in favor of
following the County' s process except Councilmember Simonsen
who was opposed.
The Council did not make a decision on Question No. 13 regarding
who should pay for opinion question costs, but Councilmember Garrott
said it was important for the Council to discuss that issue. He said
there were remaining questions about voter information that could be
discussed at a future meeting.
Council Members Love and Christensen said the Council needed to
establish guidelines/policies regarding what types of issues should be
considered as opinion questions . Councilmember Simonsen said he felt
there was prior consensus and wanted the Council to work on changing
State legislation to allow opinion questions to be placed on general
election ballots .
#6 . 8:35:49PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments The
Council may give feedback or staff direction on any item related to
City Council business.
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#7 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion.
#8 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 39 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held October
8, 2013 .
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October 15, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan
Penfold, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Soren Simonsen, and
Charlie Luke .
Staff In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Rusty Vetter, Deputy City
Attorney; Brian Fullmer, Council Constituent Liaison/Budget Analyst;
Eric Shaw, Community and Economic Development Director; Lehua Weaver,
Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; Vicki Bennett, Office of
Sustainability Director; Nick Tarbet, Council Constituent
Liaison/Public Policy Analyst; Mike Maloy, Principal Planner; Wilford
Sommerkorn, Planning Division Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal
Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; Michael
Stott, Community Affairs Analyst & ADA Coordinator; and Sonya Kintaro,
Chief Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Craig Bickmore, Executive Director of Utah Auto
Dealers Association, and Jason Bickmore, Utah Auto Dealers
Association.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:10:46 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM CRAIG BICKMORE, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, FROM UTAH AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION REGARDING TOPICS OF
MUTUAL INTEREST WITH SALT LAKE CITY. This was one in a series of
briefings from partnership organizations scheduled in 2013 by the City
Council . View Attachments
Craig and Jason Bickmore briefed the Council from attachments .
Mr. Bickmore discussed the impact of the auto dealership industry on
Salt Lake City' s economy, concerns about the infrastructure of roads
and vehicle emissions, the trend of conglomerate dealerships, the
availability and purchases of clean vehicles in the Salt Lake City
market, and the legislative involvement by the auto industry.
#2 . 2:33:03 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO
RESTRUCTURE THE SISTER CITIES PROGRAM. Proposed changes included:
• Using the existing budget allocation to contract with an
outside management group to administer programming and activities.
• Having the new management group evaluate the program and
restructure its program goals.
• Moving the program into the Community and Economic Development
Department Administration and out of the Housing and Neighborhood
Development Division.
• Restructuring the Sister Cities Board to include members
throughout the business, religious, education, and international
communities. View Attachments
Brian Fullmer and Eric Shaw briefed the Council from attachments .
2:41:38 PM Discussion followed regarding the purpose and value of sister
city relationships, outsourcing program management, expansion of the
board to include international presence, and term limits for the
members of the Sister Cities Board. Councilmember Garrott directed Mr.
Shaw to add policy development and international governance to the
list of proposed changes . The Administration was directed to return
with a more formal proposal .
#3. 3:15:22 PM A. RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING THE
BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE CITY' S OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY. This was
initially discussed during the 2013-14 budget briefings. The business
plan proposes the use of available funds toward several sustainability
projects, including solar energy, food production, historic
preservation grants, and other items.
B. RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ON THE BIO DIESEL PLAN, WHICH
EXPANDS THE USE OF BIO-DIESEL IN THE CITY' S DIESEL FLEET.
C. RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING, AN UPDATE ON THE STUDIES
COMPLETED FOR ESTABLISHING A CULINARY INCUBATOR KITCHEN FACILITY
WITHIN THE CITY, AND THE CATERING KITCHEN PROGRESS AT THE LEONARDO.
View Attachments
Lehua Weaver and Vicki Bennett briefed the Council from
attachments . 3:32:31 PM Cindy Gust-Jensen said this item was directly
related to one of the Council' s policy priorities and philosophy
statements . She said commitment to allocate the landfill funds to the
Sustainability program was made by a previous council . She said it was
the Council' s decision to either continue or discontinue this policy
direction. She said this gave the Council time to decide how funds
could be used.
3:34:17PM Discussion followed regarding the financial business plan
in times of declining dividends, reducing loan costs, using
sustainability funds for bus passes, solar farm return on investment
through savings to the general fund or the City, historic preservation
grants for residents to refurbish historic homes with energy efficient
items, funding a historical survey in neighborhoods, sustainability-
type ordinances, plastic bag recycling, multi-family and business
recycling mandates, incubator kitchens, incentives for energy
efficiency in all existing homes, and becoming a carbon-neutral city
by billing the city over the actual amount and placing the extra funds
into sustainability.
#4 . 4:29:31 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED
CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS THAT WOULD CREATE TWO NEW
FORM-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS AND AMEND THE ZONING MAP IN THE WEST
TEMPLE GATEWAY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. The regulations are a new
concept combining commonly used zoning regulations with design and
development standards and guidelines.
• Zoning for properties located between 700 South and Fayette
Avenue (975 South) , and between West Temple and 300 West would be
changed to the new Form Based Urban Neighborhood FB-UN-1 and FB-UN-2
zone. Zoning for properties located between 700 South and 800 South
and between West Temple and 200 West would not change.
• The proposal would implement land use policies to allow a
broad mix of uses, improve walkability and pedestrian safety, ensure
compatibility with existing neighborhoods, and strengthen the
character of single-family home clusters on Montrose, Jefferson, and
Washington Streets.
• Related provisions of Title 21A (Zoning) might also be
amended as part of this petition. Although the proposal would rezone
properties to FB-UN-1 and FB-UN-2 - Form Based Urban Neighborhood
zones, consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another
zoning district with similar characteristics. (Petitioner - Mayor
Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00640 . ) View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Wilford Sommerkorn, and Mike Maloy briefed the
Council from attachments and a PowerPoint presentation.
Councilmember Garrott asked administration to speak on the large
scale transition in changing the City' s zoning regulations . 4:37:11 PM
Mr. Maloy said this was the result of recommendations given to the
Redevelopment Agency from the study. He said following the
construction of the 900 South TRAX station, there was an idea this
part of the City would intensify, primarily with commercial uses and
high-density multifamily structures . He said there were some multi-
family structures developed in this neighborhood but not much
commercial development . He said there were single-family home owners
who wanted to stay in their homes . 4:38:38PM Mr. Maloy said one of the
ideas for D-2 zoning would lead to the perception of value . He said
there had not been demand for development. 4:39:51 PM He said the heart
of this proposal was finding a way to accommodate commercial growth,
encouraging those who want to stay and make it an urban neighborhood,
and finding a way to balance the commercial and urban living.
Discussion followed regarding the properties that would become
nonconforming, over-zoning, mixed use zoning requirements, property
values, acknowledgement of the re-use of existing structures,
preserving current buildings in the code, preserving historic
neighborhoods and fabric, and the height requirement of buildings in
the form-based urban neighborhood development zones .
#5. 5:01:51 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO
THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE TO UPDATE RULES GOVERNING CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS. ONE ORDINANCE WOULD ADOPT CHAPTER 2 . 07 - CITY ADVISORY
BOARDS TO CONSOLIDATE AND UPDATE RULES COMMON TO CITY BOARDS. Two
companion ordinances would repeal Chapter 2. 18 - Salt Lake Valley
Board of Health and Chapter 2. 37 - Youth and Family Recreation and
Programs Advisory Board because they were obsolete. View Attachments
Neil Lindberg and Rusty Vetter briefed the Council from
attachments . Mr. Lindberg said this ordinance was a cleanup to the
various ordinances regarding City boards and commissions .
#6. 5:06:37PM RECEIVE AN ORAL BRIEFING FROM STAFF ON PREPARATIONS
TO ADDRESS SNOW REMOVAL THIS WINTER.
Russell Weeks, Michael Stott, and Orion Goff briefed the Council
on plans for what could be done before and after snow storms in the
upcoming winter season, what could be done legislatively, and pilot
programs . Discussion followed regarding warnings, citations,
consistency, the pilot program on Foothill and 400 South, and funding
for pilot programs .
#7 . 5:22:26 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PUBLIC
ENGAGEMENT, INCLUDING OPTIONS FOR A RESOLUTION, A NEW PUBLIC
ENGAGEMENT STAFF POSITION, AND OTHER ITEMS AS FOLLOW-UP TO THEIR
SEPTEMBER, 2013 FALL RETREAT. View Attachments
Councilmember LaMalfa and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from
attachments .
#8 . 5:24:07 PM DISCUSS POSSIBLE ACTIONS THE CITY MAY TAKE IN
RESPONSE TO THE RESULTS OF OPINION QUESTION NUMBER ONE. Eighty-eight
percent of the nearly 20, 000 registered voters who returned opinion
question ballots agreed with the statements that "Only human beings,
not corporations, are endowed with constitutional rights" and "Money
is not speech and therefore regulating political contributions and
spending is not equivalent to limiting political speech. " View
Attachments
Neil Lindberg briefed the Council from attachments . Discussion
followed regarding adopting a resolution to support the Move To Amend
principles and addressing the City' s campaign financing laws regarding
corporate contribution limitations . Mr. Lindberg said Salt Lake City
would need to review Federal and State election laws and identify the
limits and options available to the City.
5:38:28 PM Councilmember LaMalfa reviewed the policy options that
were discussed: 1) adopt a resolution, 2) seek guidance from the City
Attorney regarding what could be done about campaign finance rules, 3)
adopt federal rules, 4) look at tighter caps set by other cities, 5)
encourage other City Councils to adopt the principles of Move To Amend
or to adopt processes to create their own opinion polls, 6) hold a
citizen' s assembly such as a fair or festival to discuss corporate
power, 7) publish in local newspapers, 8) reduce the requirements of
free expression permits, and 9) work at changing the State law to
allow people to petition government without resulting in a change of
law.
Discussion was held on what was required by City ordinance to
have a local opinion question. Mr. Lindberg said in the current
ordinance, there was no threshold.
Councilmember Luke left the meeting.
5:58:08PM Straw Polls were taken:
• Council should take no action. Council Members Garrott,
Penfold, Love, LaMalfa, and Simonsen were not in favor.
Councilmember Christensen was in favor. Councilmember Luke
was absent.
• Council would try to change the State law to allow opinion
questions on regular ballots . Council Members Garrott,
Penfold, Love, LaMalfa, and Simonsen were in favor.
Councilmember Christensen was not in favor. Councilmember
Luke was absent.
• Council would tighten the requirements for an opinion
question to appear on an opinion question ballot . Council
Members Christensen, Garrott, Penfold, Love, LaMalfa, and
Simonsen were in favor. Councilmember Luke was absent .
Councilmember Luke returned to the meeting.
5:59:29PM Straw Polls continued:
• Council would investigate reducing the maximum contribution
amount for municipal elections . Council Members Garrott,
Penfold, Love, Luke, and Simonsen were in favor. Council
Members Christensen and LaMalfa were not in favor.
• Council would have staff investigate whether limiting
corporate contributions would be legally possible . Council
Members Garrott, Penfold, Love, LaMalfa, Luke, and Simonsen
were in favor. Councilmember Christensen was not in favor.
• Limit opinion questions to one ballot at most every two
years . Council Members Christensen, Penfold, Love, and Luke
were in favor. Council Members Garrott, LaMalfa, and
Simonsen were not in favor.
• Draft a resolution by the City Council expressing the
principles of the Move To Amend group. Council Members
Love, LaMalfa, Simonsen, and Luke were in favor. Council
Members Christensen, Garrott, and Penfold were not in favor.
#9 . 6:09:50PM INTERVIEW JANI IWAMOTO PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER
APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE .
Councilmember LaMalfa said Ms . Iwamoto' s name would be forwarded
to the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#10 . 6:14:27 PM INTERVIEW THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE : KENNETH (KIP)
BIVENS, MELISSA HALL, MARIO ORGANISTA, AND PAMELA SILBERMAN PRIOR TO
CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD .
Councilmember LaMalfa said the names of Mr. Bivens, Ms . Hall, Mr.
Organista, and Ms . Silberman would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda
for formal consideration.
#11 . 6:20:28PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. View Attachments and View Attachments
See File M 13-5 for announcements .
#12 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
This item was not held.
#13 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO A CLOSED SESSION IN KEEPING
WITH UTAH CODE SECTION 52-4-204 , FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE .
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 34 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held October
15, 2013 .
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November 12, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at
4 : 38 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council
Research/Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Public Policy Analyst;
Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Sylvia Richards, Council
Seasonal Public Policy Analyst; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Rusty
Vetter, Deputy City Attorney; Paul Nielson, Senior City Attorney;
Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Lex Traughber, Senior Planner;
Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; and
Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Lisa Davis, Leonardo Media/Public Relations
Director; and Kathie Smith, Leonardo Donations and Development
Director.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 38 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 4:38:25 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED
CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS TO REVISE AND RELOCATE
PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USE TABLES, AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, AND
REVISE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND DRIVE-THROUGH
SERVICE WINDOWS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00169. The
proposed changes would permit distilleries in the General Commercial
(CG) zone with a size restriction. These changes are designed to
provide clarity and efficiency of use as part of a code maintenance
program. Other sections of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. (C2) View
Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Nick Norris, and Lex Traughber briefed the Council
from attachments . Mr. Tarbet said Councilmember Garrott requested that
the drive-through standards portion of the proposal be scheduled for a
separate public hearing in order to receive additional input. Mr.
Tarbet said additional language was added for Council consideration
regarding allowing distilleries in the CG Zone . Councilmember LaMalfa
asked if there were any objections to adding distilleries . A majority
of the Council was in favor.
Discussion was held on phasing out CG zoning, accommodating
customers with disabilities, and drive-through locations/visibility
issues . Councilmember Simonsen said he would work with staff to draft
intent language to address drive-through parking standards issues .
Councilmember Luke requested that future discussions include a list of
current zones which allowed drive-throughs .
Councilmember Love asked about potential motions for the formal
meeting. Mr. Tarbet said a motion was drafted to close the public
hearing pertaining to all aspects of the petition except for drive-
through service window development standards .
Discussion was held on adopting non-controversial portions of the
proposal and then exploring additional modifications . Ms . Gust-Jenson
said pieces of the current proposal could be adopted but depending on
legal advice, a new petition (s) might be required on other
modifications . She said staff would double check and come back to the
Council in a future meeting.
#2 . 4:53:05 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED
CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS THAT WOULD CREATE TWO NEW
FORM-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS AND AMEND THE ZONING MAP IN THE WEST
TEMPLE GATEWAY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO PETITION NO.
PLNPCM2011-00640 . View Attachments The regulations are a new concept
combining commonly used zoning regulations with design and development
standards and guidelines.
• Zoning for properties located between 700 South and Fayette
Avenue (975 South) , and between West Temple and 300 West would be
changed to the new Form Based Urban Neighborhood FB-UN-1 and FB-
UN-2 zone. Zoning for properties located between 700 South and
800 South and between West Temple and 200 West would not change.
• The proposal would implement land use policies to allow a broad
mix of uses, improve walkability and pedestrian safety, ensure
compatibility with existing neighborhoods and strengthen the
character of single-family home clusters on Montrose, Jefferson,
and Washington Streets.
• Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Although the proposal would rezone
properties to FB-UN-1 and FB-UN-2, Form Based Urban Neighborhood
zones, consideration may be given to rezoning the property to
another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petitioner
- Mayor Becker. (C1)
Nick Tarbet and Nick Norris briefed the Council from attachments .
Council Members comments on the proposal included height restrictions,
use status and development options/restrictions for parcels containing
both commercial/residential components, potential impacts on
businesses that become non-conforming, public alley maintenance
policy/design standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking
issues, temporary A-Frame sign policy issues, and conflicting parking
stall requirements .
Councilmember Luke said clarification was needed before the
proposal was formally adopted regarding zoning status and development
restrictions relating to parcels which contained
commercial/residential components .
Mr. Tarbet said language proposed by the Council relating to
temporary A-frame signs was included.
Straw Polls:
• Does the Council wish to change the proposed zoning on Washington
Street between 900 South and Fayette from (Form Based Urban
Neighborhood) FB-UN-2 to FB-UN-l . Councilmember LaMalfa said this
issue would be addressed separately during the formal meeting.
• Explore additional on-street ADA parking (no off-street parking
required when no other parking requirements existed) . All Council
Members were in favor.
• Develop public alley design standards (only where this zone
applied) . All Council Members were in favor. Councilmember
Christensen said basic improvement standards needed to be
developed and included as part of the permitting process
requiring applicants to upgrade their portion of the alley when
construction/renovations were made .
• Include a statement on FB-UN-1 about preservation/reuse of
existing structures . All Council Members were in favor except
Councilmember Christensen. Councilmember Simonsen said re-use
standards needed to be developed as part of the ordinance .
• Include a statement on FB-UN-2 about preservation/reuse of
existing structures . Council Members Luke, LaMalfa, Penfold, and
Christensen were opposed. Council Members Simonsen, Love, and
Garrott were in favor.
#3. 5:24:54 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET
AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 . Budget amendments happen
several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets,
including proposed project additions and modifications. This amendment
contains a number of proposed adjustments to the FY 2013-14 budget,
including funding for: a new program to allow City residents to
purchase affordable annual UTA passes, land purchases for Fire Station
#6 access and a new Fire Station #14, and renovations needed for a new
evidence storage and crime lab facility. (C3) View Attachments
Sylvia Richards and Gina Chamness briefed the Council from
attachments . Ms . Richards said the following new items were not
included in the original packet. She said if Council Members wanted to
advance these items she suggested that the public hearing be continued
to November 19, 2013 or later meetings .
• I-4 Request to Recognize Health Care Account Reserves and
Appropriate Funds ($2. 4 million Risk Fund) .
• I-5 Fire Department Organizational Changes - Zero Budget Impact,
No New FTE's, Change in Staffing Document.
• I-6 Council Office Staffing - Zero Budget Impact, One new FTE.
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if Council Members had any objections
about advancing the items . No objections were raised.
5:28:00PM Discussion was held on the following issues :
• A-5 : Revised utilities costs in Public Service Budget ($409,338
$239,762 from General Fund, and $180,020 $99,000 - Golf Fund) No
objections .
• I-1 Council-Added Item: CIP Budget - technical accounting
adjustments. No objections .
• I-2 Council-Added Item: Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit - The Leonardo' s
Request for a contribution ($60,000 - General Fund) . Councilmember
Christensen said policy criteria needed to be developed to
address future requests . Councilmember Love suggested working
with the Leonardo to develop a model that could be used to reach
specific populations . Ms . Gust-Jenson said staff would work with
the Leonardo to identify which schools had been contacted/lined
up. Councilmember Love asked the Leonardo to look at East High as
a target audience . The Council requested a detailed follow-up
report from the Leonardo showing how funding was spent so they
could see how Salt Lake City children benefitted from
appropriated funding. Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted
information gained from the Leonardo to be adapted to other City
events/programs .
• I-3 New - Council-Added Item: Supervisor position for Refuse Fund
Collection services ($88,000, 1 . 0 FTE - Operations and Recycling
Fund) . No objections .
• A-14 : Salt Lake City Resident UTA Pass ($1,590,000 - General
Fund) . Council Members Penfold/Simonsen requested the Council
hold a more in-depth discussion to explore other aspects of the
proposal including subsidizing senior/low income riders and
lowering Eco Pass requirements for small businesses .
Councilmember LaMalfa said the item would be scheduled for the
next work session and asked Council Members to provide additional
questions to the Administration so they could come prepared with
answers .
#4 . 5:43:27 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SUGAR
HOUSE CIRCULATION AND STREETSCAPE AMENITIES PLAN. Ideas in the plan
include, realignment of Sugarmont Drive and Wilmington Avenue,
changing traffic lanes on Highland Drive from four lanes to two lanes
plus a center-turn lane, division of large blocks, addition of bicycle
lanes on parts of 2100 South, and connecting Parley's Trail between
the Fairmont Aquatic Center and Hidden Hollow. The plan also includes
closing the right turn lane south of the Monument Plaza, which was
approved at the October 15th Council Meeting. If adopted, the plan
would become part of Salt Lake City's Transportation Master Plan. (G1)
View Attachments
Russell Weeks briefed the Council from attachments . Councilmember
LaMalfa said he felt there was support on the Council to break-
out/vote on individual elements of the plan during the formal meeting.
Mr. Weeks said additional motions were prepared for Council
consideration. Councilmember Love discussed elements of the additional
motions including delaying 2100 South bike lanes until the City
adopted a Bicycle Master Plan to determine needs/connections and
continue studying the east/west connection relating to
Sugarmont/Wilmington. Councilmember Simonsen said the east/west
connection decision needed to be made now to facilitate current/future
development . Councilmember Garrott said he supported Councilmember
Simonsen' s suggestion.
#5 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE ACTIONS
THE CITY IS TAKING IN THE PIONEER PARK AREA TO HELP RESIDENTS, SOCIAL
SERVICE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, AND PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS IMPROVE THE
SAFETY, APPEARANCE, AND OVERALL CONDITIONS THERE .
Item not held.
#6 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING COUNCIL STAFF' S PROGRESS ON
IMPLEMENTING A NEW PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO MANAGE WORKLOAD . View
Attachments
Item not held.
#7 . 9:03:49PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. View Attachments
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#8 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion.
#9 . 5:53:54PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (d) , FOR STRATEGY SESSIONS TO
DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING
ANY FORM OF A WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES, IF PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE
TRANSACTION WOULD : (I) DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF
THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION; OR (II) PREVENT THE PUBLIC BODY FROM
COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS .
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
enter into closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease
of real property. A roll call vote was taken. All Council Members
voted aye . See File M 13-2 for Sworn Statement and recording.
In Attendance : Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Note : Councilmember Christensen was recused for a portion of the
meeting.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Neil Lindberg, Council Attorney; Lehua Weaver, Council Senior Policy
Analyst; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Michael Akerlow, Housing and
Neighborhood Development Director; Dan Weist, Council Communication
Director; Jan Aramaki, Council Constituent Liaison/Research and Policy
Analyst; Becky Dangerfield, Council Staff Assistant; and Cindi
Mansell, City Recorder.
The closed session adjourned at 5 : 54 p.m.
The work session adjourned at 9 : 22 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
November 12, 2013 .
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November 19, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street .
Council In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren
Simonsen, Stan Penfold, Jill Remington Love, Luke Garrott, Kyle
LaMalfa, and Charlie Luke .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Elizabeth Buehler, Outreach
Programs Administrator; Mike Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Director; Jeffry Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director;
Stephanie Duer, Public Utilities Conservation Coordinator; Eric Shaw,
Community and Economic Development Director; Gina Chamness, Budget
Director; Police Chief Chris Burbank; Lehua Weaver, Council Senior
Public Policy Analyst; Sylvia Richards, Council Research and Policy
Analyst/Constituent Liaison; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder.
Also In Attendance: Terry Feveryear, Executive Director of the Housing
Authority of Salt Lake City; Melva Sine, President and CEO of the Utah
Restaurant Association; Tom Genny, Utah Restaurant Association; Judy
Davis, Instructor at West High School; David Hart, MOCA.
Councilmember LaMalfa conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2 : 11 : 19 PM RECEIVE THE ANNUAL UPDATE FROM TERRY FEVERYEAR,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SALT LAKE CITY. View
Attachments
Terry Feveryear briefed the Council from attachments .
#2 . 2 : 38 : 41 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM MELVA SINE, PRESIDENT AND
CEO, FROM UTAH RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION REGARDING TOPICS OF MUTUAL
INTEREST WITH SALT LAKE CITY. THIS IS ONE IN A SERIES OF BRIEFINGS
FROM PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS THAT WILL BE SCHEDULED IN 2013 BY THE
CITY COUNCIL.
Melva Sine, Tom Ginny, and Judy Davis briefed the Council .
Pictures were taken with the cooking students from West High.
#3 . 2 : 58 : 33 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON THE
REGIONAL ATHLETIC COMPLEX LOCATED AT 1900 WEST 2200 NORTH, A 160 ACRE
MULTI-PURPOSE REGIONAL SPORTS RECREATION AND EDUCATION COMPLEX.
RESIDENTS APPROVED A $15 . 3 MILLION GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND IN 2003 FOR
THE FACILITIES . View Attachments
Rick Graham briefed the Council from attachments .
#4 . 3 : 34 : 36 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
REGARDING THE ACTIONS THE CITY IS TAKING IN THE AREA TO HELP
RESIDENTS, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, AND PEOPLE WHO ARE
HOMELESS IMPROVE THE SAFETY, APPEARANCE, AND OVERALL CONDITIONS THERE .
View Attachments
Mike Akerlow and Elizabeth Buehler briefed the Council from
attachments .
#5 . 4 :24 : 10 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL ON A GRANT
PROGRAM THAT WOULD ENABLE RESIDENTS WITH URBAN GARDENS TO USE WATER
FOR IRRIGATING AT A LOWER COST. THE COUNCIL APPROVED $30, 000 FOR THE
GRANT PROGRAM, DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 BUDGET, WITH THE
INTENTION THAT THE FUNDS WOULD SUPPORT LARGE URBAN GARDENS BY
OFFSETTING THE COST OF THE WATER USED FOR IRRIGATING THE GARDEN SPACE.
View Attachments
Jeffry Niermeyer and Stephanie Duer briefed the Council from
attachments .
#6 . 4 : 52 : 16 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET
AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2 013-14 . BUDGET AMENDMENTS HAPPEN
SEVERAL TIMES EACH YEAR TO REFLECT ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CITY'S BUDGETS,
INCLUDING PROPOSED PROJECT ADDITIONS AND MODIFICATIONS. THIS AMENDMENT
CONTAINS A NUMBER OF PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FY 2013-14 BUDGET,
INCLUDING FUNDING FOR: A NEW PROGRAM TO ALLOW CITY RESIDENTS TO
PURCHASE AFFORDABLE ANNUAL UTA PASSES, LAND PURCHASES FOR FIRE STATION
#6 ACCESS AND A NEW FIRE STATION #14, AND RENOVATIONS NEEDED FOR A NEW
EVIDENCE STORAGE AND CRIME LAB FACILITY. View Attachments
Eric Shaw, Gina Chamness, David Hart, Police Chief Chris Burbank,
and Sylvia Richards briefed the Council with attachments .
Councilmember Simonsen said he wanted to consider a legislative intent
on residential UTA bus passes . He asked for a copy of the fees so the
Council could send them out in their newsletters .
Ms . Richards said the next item was $60, 000 in funding
appropriated for the Administration to issue as a reimbursement as the
Leonardo submits the documentation regarding costs, the number of
children served, and bus rental information, tickets, etc. for low
income children.
#7 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE ADMINISTRATION' S REVIEW OF
"ADMINISTRATIVE FEES" THAT DEPARTMENTS CHARGE, AND AN ANALYSIS OF
ITEMS THAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED ON THE CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE . THE
DISCUSSION ABOUT THE REVIEW BEGAN DURING THE COUNCIL'S ANNUAL BUDGET
BRIEFINGS, AND THE ADMINISTRATION HAS IDENTIFIED A SCHEDULE TO REVIEW
FEES AND CHARGES DEPARTMENT-BY-DEPARTMENT. View Attachments
This item was not held.
#8 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE ZONING
MAP FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED BETWEEN 700 SOUTH TO 900 SOUTH AND 700 EAST
TO 900 EAST PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2012-00360 . THE CHANGES
WOULD MODIFY THE ZONING FOR: View Attachments
• EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCES FROM RMF-30
(RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY) TO R2 (SINGLE AND TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) ; AND
• EXISTING COMMERCIALLY-USED PROPERTIES FROM RMF-30
(RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY) TO EITHER SNB (SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL) OR CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) .
ALTHOUGH THE REQUEST IS TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTIES TO
R2 (SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND SNB (SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL) OR CN (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) , CONSIDERATION MAY BE
GIVEN TO REZONING THE PROPERTIES TO ANOTHER ZONING DISTRICT WITH
SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS . (PETITIONER CITY COUNCIL)
This item was not held.
#9 . RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD CLOSE A
PORTION OF CITY-OWNED ALLEY SITUATED MIDBLOCK BETWEEN WILMINGTON
AVENUE AND SIMPSON AVENUE AND BETWEEN 800 EAST AND 900 EAST. THE
PROPOSAL WOULD CLOSE THE ALLEY TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC AND ALLOW THE CITY
TO COMPLETE TRAILS, LANDSCAPING AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE
SUGAR HOUSE STREETCAR AND PARLEY'S TRAIL. View Attachments
This item was not held.
#10 . 5 :23 :29 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING COUNCIL STAFF' S
PROGRESS ON IMPLEMENTING A NEW PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO MANAGE
WORKLOAD . View Attachments
Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from attachments .
#11 . (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE STATUS OF
COMPLETING THE COUNCIL' S 2013 PRIORITY PROJECTS . THE TOPIC AREAS
INCLUDE ARTS & CULTURE, ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, NEIGHBORHOOD
QUALITY OF LIFE, SUSTAINABILITY, EDUCATION, AND PARKS & OPEN SPACE.
This item was not held.
#12 . 7 : 56 : 06 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A
REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . View
Attachments
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#13. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
This item was not held.
#13. (TENTATIVE) 5: 42 : 06 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO
CLOSED SESSION IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE
ALLOWED PURPOSES.
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Simonsen seconded to
enter into Closed Session for the purpose of strategy session to
discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, to discuss a
purchase, exchange, and lease of real property, and for
attorney/client matters, which motion carried, by a roll call vote of
Council Members Christensen, Penfold, Garrott, Luke, Love, Simonsen,
and LaMalfa voting aye . See File M 13-2 for Sworn Statement and
recording.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Neil Lindberg, Council Attorney; Margaret Plane, City Attorney;
Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Emy Maloutas, Public Services
Project Coordinator; Police Chief Chris Burbank; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; and Mayor Ralph Becker.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 25 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held
November 19, 2013 .
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December 4, 2013
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in a special meeting as
a quasi-judicial Impact Fee Authority on Wednesday, December 4, 2013
at 5 : 30 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451
South State .
The following Council Members were present:
Kyle LaMalfa Jill Remington Love Charlie Luke
Soren Simonsen
The following Council Members were absent :
Luke Garrott Carlton Christensen Stan Penfold
Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Neil Lindberg, Council
Legal Director; Katie Lewis, Senior City Attorney; and Sonya Kintaro,
Chief Deputy City Recorder were present .
Also present were the appellants : Dale Gardiner, Counsel for Utah
Metal Works; Chris Lewon, Vice-President of Utah Metal Works; and Don
Lewon, Chairman of the Board for Utah Metal Works .
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
1 .5:36:07 PM INTRODUCTION BY COUNCIL CHAIR
Councilmember LaMalfa said the Council was present to hear an
appeal by Utah Metal Works regarding an impact fee associated with a
building permit to the Salt Lake City Department of Community and
Economic Development.
Neil Lindberg explained the procedure for the hearing.
2 . 5:37:58PM CASE PRESENTATION BY APPELLANT View Attachments
Dale Gardiner said Utah Metal Works was entitled to appeal the
impact fees that were paid because 1) they built a new structure to
house a new baler for metals, and 2) the old building would become an
accessory structure .
Chris Lewon said the new structure was a steel building similar
in size to the old structure and the new baler was a replacement for a
22-year-old baler. He said there would be no impact because the
traffic flow on the street would not change .
Councilmember Love asked if the old facility would continue to be
used. Mr. Lewon said they were contemplating dismantling the old
baler.
Don Lewon said when the new baler was fully functioning, the old
baler would no longer be used. He said their company had done much to
keep the area updated. He said impact fees were not justified.
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if the new baler would be more
productive than the old baler. Mr. Lewon said yes .
In summary, Mr. Gardiner said Utah Metal Works was building a
replacement structure with a replacement baler which qualified as an
exemption. He said there was no impact on roads, parks, trails, fire,
and police . He said there was no increase in traffic or employees .
Councilmember Simonsen asked for clarification on their statement
of dismantling the baler. Mr. Lewon said the equipment itself would be
dismantled and the building would not be removed. He said the
building could be used for storage and was limited in its use unless
the building was redesigned.
Katie Lewis asked Utah Metal Works to explain what their
operations were when metal first arrived on their property.
Mr. Lewon said they received metals from many sources, and their
goal was to get the metal to a certain size where the metal could be
re-melted to make new material . He said by reducing the size and
sorting the material into similar type, the cost of shipping was more
advantageous for melters and processors .
3 . 5:51:18PM RESPONSE BY APPELLEE View Attachments
Ms . Lewis explained the process on how the City collected impact
fees . She said the Utah Metal Works application for a building permit
incurred an impact fee of $20, 880 for an 8, 000 square foot industrial
building. She said Utah Metal Works introduced new information at this
hearing. She said when the application was made, the City understood
the permit was for a new baler and it was not a replacement for the
old baler. She said because it was an "add-on", the City was
justified to collect impact fees .
Ms . Lewis said if the principal use of the old building was for
their business operations such as cutting, sorting, or packaging
metals, then the impact fees would be justified. She said if the old
building could be categorized as an accessory structure, the City
could refund Utah Metal Works the difference of the impact fees paid
for the old building and that of the new building. She said Utah Metal
Works would need to establish that the old building was used only as
an accessory structure . She said for the credit to be issued, the
change in use had to occur within 12 months after the submittal of the
building permit application which occurred on April 1, 2013 .
4 . 5:59:18PM REBUTTAL BY APPELLANT
Mr. Gardiner said they would accept the refund of the impact
fees . He said it would be advantageous for the two parties to meet
and work out the refund of the impact fee .
Mr. Lindberg commented on procedural clarification.
Ms . Lewis said the proper procedure would be to withdraw their
appeal and not wait for a decision by the Council . She said the
Council' s decision would be based on the facts at hand. She said Utah
Metal Works should provide evidence to the City that would establish
the old baler building would not house the old baler, would not use
the old baler, and would be truly an accessory structure .
Councilmember Love asked Ms . Lewis if Utah Metal Works withdrew
their appeal, would their right to appeal again be waived. Ms . Lewis
said they could appeal again because it would be based on a new set of
facts . She said the City would not change its position unless it saw
significant evidence the old baler building was an accessory
structure .
Mr. Lindberg said he was agreeable to the procedure .
Mr. Gardiner said Utah Metal Works wanted to withdraw their
appeal .
5 . ADJOURN TO CLOSED MEETING TO DELIBERATE
This item was not held because Utah Metal Works withdrew their
appeal and deliberation was not needed. View Attachments
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 08 p.m.
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 Impact Fee Appeal hearing by Utah Metal Works,
Inc. before the Salt Lake City Council held December 4, 2013 .
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December 3, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at
2 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South
State Street .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief
of Staff; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver,
Council Research/Policy Analyst; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Rusty
Vetter, Deputy City Attorney; Michael Akerlow, Housing and
Neighborhood Development Director; Mary Beth Thompson, Revenue
Analyst/Audit Manager; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Robin
Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Julianne Sabula,
Transportation/Transit Program Manager; Libby Saperstein, Council
Constituent Liaison; Jan Aramaki, Council Policy Analyst; Nichol
Bourdeaux, Housing and Neighborhood Development Deputy Director; Debra
Alexander, Human Resource Director; Ryan McFarland, Property Manager;
Maryann Pickering, Principal Planner; Amy Maloutas, Public Services
Project Coordinator; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Nick
Norris, Planning Manager; Alden Breinholt, Public Services Operations
Director; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Ben Luedtke, Council
Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City
Recorder.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 13 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:14:20 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSED SCOPE OF
WORK FOR A TRANSIT MASTER PLAN FOR SALT LAKE CITY. The scope of work
would be used to prepare a city-wide mass transit plan. View
Attachments
Robin Hutcheson, Julianne Sabula, and Russell Weeks briefed the
Council from attachments . Discussion included having land-use as a
major plan component, examine existing land use/zoning, policy versus
status quo assessment, maximize zoning along streetcar route, plans to
update land-use maps/plans, place land-use issues before
transportation issues, suggestions for modifying scope of work, and
consider Council retreat goals .
Councilmember LaMalfa said suggestions to modify the scope of
work included adding a land-use component and having a strong
representation of Council goals .
#2 . 2:27:57PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE PROPOSED GUIDELINES
AND CRITERIA FOR A YOUTH ATHLETIC GRANTS PROGRAM. View Attachments The
proposed grant program would be used by nonprofit 501 (c) (3) teams,
clubs and other athletic organizations to provide individual
scholarships to Salt Lake City youth who meet certain income
requirements. The program is designed to enable youth who may
otherwise be unable to afford registration fees, uniform fees, etc. to
enjoy the full benefits of athletic participation. The Council
allocated $50, 000 for the grant program as part of the Fiscal Year
2013-14 Budget.
Michael Akerlow, Libby Saperstein, Jan Aramaki, and Nichol
Bourdeaux briefed the Council from attachments . Councilmember Love
said clarification was needed to show the proposal' s intent was to
assist underprivileged youth who wanted to participate competitively.
Mr. Akerlow said the term "competitive" should be clearly defined in
the resolution.
Councilmember Christensen asked how leagues would be notified
about the availability of grants . Ms . Bourdeaux said there would be
extensive public outreach including direct contact with schools .
Councilmember Penfold asked staff to explore options for including
this program as an annual appropriation.
The Council requested information regarding the filing status of
501 (c) (3) s, non-profits, and other pertinent organizations prior to
the next meeting.
#3. 2:40:41PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING
A PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE A DAY CARE CENTER FOR CITY EMPLOYEES ' FAMILY
MEMBERS . View Attachments
Jan Aramaki, Rick Graham, and Debra Alexander briefed the Council
from attachments . Discussion included potential locations, transit
access, fee schedules, cost comparisons, explore partnerships with
County/State, capital cost recovery, employee survey results, part-
time service, attracting new employees, and design program for
specific needs .
Councilmember Christensen asked the Administration to explore the
potential to share facilities with Salt Lake County and Utah State
(specifically for Public Utility and Airport employees) . Councilmember
Simonsen requested that transit access be studied as part of the
process .
Ms . Alexander said more exploration/analysis was needed before
decisions were made . Councilmember LaMalfa asked if Council Members
had any objections to moving forward. No objections were raised.
#4 . 3:02:31PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE ADMINISTRATION' S REVIEW OF
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES THAT ARE CHARGED BY DEPARTMENTS, AND AN ANALYSIS
OF ITEMS THAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED ON THE CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE
(CFS) . View Attachments The discussion about the review began during
the Council 's annual budget briefings in May, and the Administration
has identified a schedule to review fees and charges department by
department.
Mary Beth Thompson and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from
attachments . Discussion included transparency, director adjusted fees,
process for reviewing fee changes, automatic fee adjustment, consumer
price index, adjust fees on a rotating basis, cost justification for
certain fees, policy decisions about cost recovery issues, delegation
of authority, fees appear arbitrary, and addressing constituent
complaints .
Councilmember Christensen said the CFS needed to be transparent
and suggested including, to the extent possible, the parameters about
how fees were determined (including those approved by City directors) .
He said a mechanism was needed where fees would be reviewed annually
or as needed but the process needed to be handled separate from the
main budget .
Ms . Gust-Jenson said when the information gathering project was
complete, a policy discussion was needed. She said there was a
potential for numerous policy decisions .
Councilmember LaMalfa said he prepared a letter encouraging the
Administration to continue working on this project and asked if there
was Council support . All Council Members were in favor. He said the
letter would be revised to include comments made during the briefing.
Discussion was held on reoccurring tent set-up fees for special
events . Ms . Thompson said she would get clarification from the Fire
Department regarding requirements for fire retardant tents/cooking
facilities .
#5. 3:27:17PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING
A PROPOSED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UTAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY (UTA) ,
RELATING TO THE OPERATIONS OF THE SUGAR HOUSE STREETCAR. View
Attachments
Russell Weeks, Rusty Vetter, Robin Hutcheson, David Everitt,
Michael Akerlow and Neil Lindberg briefed the Council from
attachments . Mr. Weeks said attachments included a letter from the
Administration to UTA facilitating the streetcar opening until an
interlocal agreement was formally approved and two statements from the
Attorney' s Office which could potentially be included in the
agreement .
Comments on the proposal included giving legislative bodies the
ability to review significant issues/policy changes, utilizing impact
fees for bond payments, corridor governance, function/responsibilities
of the executive board, multiple corridor owners/partners, additional
UTA funding requests, unique agreement/circumstances, further define
policy issues, impact of defining the greenway as a park, clarify
meaning of legislative policy making, and determine a check-in process
(potentially quarterly) where legislative bodies could provide input.
Councilmember Christensen requested analysis regarding
utilization of impact fees for bond payments and potential
circumstances that might require the greenway to be defined as a park.
He then recused himself (approx. 3 : 44 p.m. ) due to potential conflicts
relating to County issues .
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if the UTA letter was sufficient to
protect the City from liability until a formal agreement was approved.
Mr. Vetter said yes .
Straw Polls :
• A majority of the Council was in favor of including language in
the agreement to provide a check in process/update and include
the "two" statements prepared by the Attorney' s Office .
• A majority of the Council was in favor of having the City' s legal
staff prepare language (by next week) outlining what constituted
a "policy" issue that would trigger review and/or amendment by
legislative bodies .
#6. 4:50:22PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD
CLOSE A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED ALLEY SITUATED MIDBLOCK BETWEEN
WILMINGTON AVENUE AND SIMPSON AVENUE AND BETWEEN 800 EAST AND 900
EAST. The proposal would close the alley to vehicle traffic and allow
the City to complete trails, landscaping and other improvements
related to the Sugar House Streetcar and Parley's Trail . (C2) View
Attachments
Russell Weeks, Ryan McFarland, Maryann Pickering, and Nick Norris
briefed the Council from attachments . Councilmember LaMalfa said the
proposal was on the formal agenda for consideration.
#7 . 4:53:29PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE
OPEN SPACE PROPERTIES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY, A
PROPOSED FUNDING OF A NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND THE
DEMOLITION OF TWO STRUCTURES. These purchases and expenses would come
from the Open Space bond funds. View Attachments
Lehua Weaver and Amy Maloutas briefed the Council from
attachments .
Straw Polls:
• Utilizing bond funding ($40, 000) for proposed demolitions .
Council Members Christensen, Garrott, LaMalfa, and Simonsen were
in favor. Council Members Luke, Love, and Penfold were opposed.
• Support for proposed Open Space Management Plan. All Council
Members were in favor, except Councilmember Love, who was
opposed.
• Support acquisition of all proposed parcels except those owned by
Salt Lake County. All Council Members were in favor.
Note : Councilmember Christensen recused himself (approx. 5 : 18 to
5 : 21 p.m. ) due to potential conflicts relating to County issues .
• Support acquisition of County owned parcels . All Council Members
were in favor, except Councilmember Christensen, who was recused.
Discussion was held on exploring the ability to annex Parley' s
Historic Nature Park into the City. Ms . Maloutas said staff needed to
analyze constraints/opportunities and would present something to the
Council at a future date .
Councilmember Simonsen said as acquisitions were finalized, he
wanted to include a legislative intent that the City move forward with
exploring annexation options .
#8 . 5:23:27PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING
IDEAS AND INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVING SNOWPLOWING ON SALT LAKE CITY
STREETS. View Attachments
Russell Weeks and Alden Breinholt briefed the Council from
attachments . Discussion included choosing guidelines/strategy, conduct
pilot program/analyze feedback, no enforcement during test phase,
cost/benefit analysis, sacrifice required by residents, special
consideration for areas with special/difficult parking needs, focus on
safety issues/clear sidewalks, and consider not plowing every street .
Mr. Breinholt said his staff planned to analyze public
comments/data and determine options for moving forward. He said
comments from tonight' s meeting would be taken into consideration.
Council Members expressed interest in having the Administration
choose specific areas for test pilot programs (no enforcement during
test phase) before implementing something citywide .
#9. 6:19:48 PM INTERVIEW CATHY LIU PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER
APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD. (H1)
Councilmember LaMalfa said Ms . Liu' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#10 . 6:24:10 PM INTERVIEW ROBERT RENDON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY BOARD . (H2)
Mr. Rendon was not available to be interviewed.
#11 . 6:24:18PM INTERVIEW ROBERT A. YOUNG PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING CONSERVANCY AND USE
COMMITTEE . (H3)
Mr. Young was not available to be interviewed.
#12 . 6:24:26PM INTERVIEW CAROLYNN HOSKINS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HER APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (H4)
Councilmember LaMalfa said Ms . Hoskin' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#13 . 8:04:30PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW
OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business. View Attachments
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#14 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion.
#15 . 6:32:20PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204 (a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER,
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL
AND UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137 , ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE
PRIVILEGED .
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
enter into closed session to discuss attorney-client matters and
character/professional competence of an individual . A roll call vote
was taken. All Council Members voted aye . See File M 13-2 for Sworn
Statement .
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke
Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren
Simonsen.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Neil Lindberg, Council Attorney; Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive
Deputy Director; and Margaret Plane, City Attorney.
The closed session adjourned at 7 : 05 p.m.
#16. 8:10:44PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE COMMON PRACTICES OF
BUS SHELTER ADVERTISING PROGRAMS IN OTHER CITIES AND THE RELEVANT
LEGAL ISSUES TO CONSIDER WHEN ESTABLISHING A TRANSIT ADVERTISING
POLICY. View Attachments
Neil Lindberg, Ben Luedtke, Robin Hutcheson, and Wilford
Sommerkorn briefed the Council from attachments . Discussion included
common practices, legal issues, reclassify public space as non-public,
court data, liability/free speech issues, public/private partnerships,
analyze public needs, utilize data generated by UTA, use advertising
revenue to fund other transit programs, visual pollution, private
property issues, public versus private entities, contracting issues,
advertising policy for public spaces, operation/maintenance costs,
potential lawsuits, leverage UTA funding, pedestrian safety devices,
transit plan scope/goals/amenities, and hiring a consultant .
Council Members expressed interest in accepting the eight funded
proposals offered by UTA, evaluate free speech/advertising issues,
identify appropriate bus stop locations including stops with
advertising, explore additional funding opportunities/partnerships,
review zoning restrictions associated with public right-of-way
construction, identify ongoing maintenance costs, and work
concurrently with the citywide transit plan process . Councilmember
Simonsen said he wanted to clarify this program was not just for bus
shelters but included benches, platforms, snow/trash removal, etc.
A majority of the Council was in favor of having Council staff
collaborate with Planning/Transportation to indentify
barriers/resources to develop a scope of work for a consultant to
create a bus amenities program.
#17 . 5:52:14 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING TO REVIEW PENDING AMENDMENTS TO
THE COUNCIL' S POLICY MANUAL, INCLUDING FORMALIZING THE PROCESS FOR
IDENTIFYING A COUNCIL SPONSOR FOR ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSMITTALS, THE
COMPOSITION OF THE COUNCIL' S LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE, THE DUTIES AND
ROLES FOR THE CONSTITUENT LIAISON POSITION ON THE STAFF, AND SOME
HOUSEKEEPING CHANGES. View Attachments
Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from attachments . She said a
number of issues still needed to be addressed with the Attorney' s
Office/Human Resources and would be brought back to the Council . She
said off-leash dog parks and street lighting issues were sponsored by
outgoing Council Members and needed new sponsors .
Councilmember Simonsen expressed interest in adding language that
would give deference to Council Members who proposed legislative
intent/actions . Ms . Weaver said additional direction was needed on how
to handle situations where a Councilmember wanted to co-sponsor an
item that already had a sponsor. She asked if the Councilmember would
be able to volunteer or would they need to be asked or approved by the
original sponsor. Ms . Gust-Jenson said this was a complex policy issue
which would probably require several reiterations .
Councilmember Penfold expressed concern about the language in
Section E "Converting Homes to Businesses" and suggested modifying the
language to say something like "except where otherwise dictated by
masterplans, etc. "
Straw Poll:
Support to adopt proposed policy updates including Councilmember
Simonsen' s request that deference be given to Council Members who
initiated a legislative intent/action and some proposed policy/intent
language needed further staff analysis/Council discussion. All Council
Members were in favor except Councilmember Love who was absent for the
vote .
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 57 p.m.
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
December 3, 2013 .
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December 9, 2013
The City Council met in a Joint Work Session with the Utah Transit
Authority (UTA) on Monday, December 9, 2013, at 11 : 00 a.m. at the UTA
Frontline Headquarters, Silverton Express Conference Room, 669 West
200 South, Salt Lake City.
In Attendance: Council Members Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Charlie
Luke, Stan Penfold, and Soren Simonsen
Excused: Council Members Carlton Christensen and Jill Remington Love
Staff In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director;
Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Russell Weeks, Council Policy
Analyst; Dan Weist, Council Communications Coordinator; Benjamin
Luedtke, Council Constituent Liaison; DJ Baxter, RDA Executive
Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Julianne Sabula,
Streetcar Manager; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Others in Attendance: Council Members Elect Lisa Ramsey Adams and
Erin Mendenhall .
UTA Board of Trustees and Staff in Attendance: Gregory Hughes, Chair;
H. David Burton, Vice Chair; Charles Henderson, Planning & Development
Committee Chair; Justin Allen; Robert Hunter; Keith Bartholomew;
Christopher Bleak, Chair of the Finance and Operations Committee;
Necia Christensen; Larry Ellertson; Jeff Hawker; Dannie McConkie; P.
Bret Millburn; Chris Sloan; and Ben Southworth. Staff included:
Michael Allegra, General Manager; Dave Goeres, Chief Safety Officer;
Andrea Packer, Chief Officer of Communications & Customer Focus; Matt
Sibul, Chief Officer of Planning; Bruce Jones, President of Government
Resources; Bruce Cardon, Regional General Manager, Commuter Rail
Services; and Grantley Martelly, Regional General Manager, Business
Support .
The meeting was called to order at 11 : 32 a.m.
AGENDA ITEMS View Agendas
#1 . WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS.
11:32:32 AM UTA Trustee Keith Bartholomew welcomed those present;
introductions of UTA Trustees and Staff followed. He discussed the
background of central cities and thriving environments related to the
expense of transportation and necessity of mass transit. He said he
felt the future would be more like the past and was starting to see
recentralization and refocus on central cities in the metropolitan
environment . He acknowledged this opportunity for Salt Lake City and
the Utah Transit Authority to work together for the betterment of
their citizens and constituents .
11:41:56 AM UTA Chief Safety Officer Dave Goeres offered a "Red -
Yellow - Green" safety message .
11:51:00 AM UTA General Manager Michael Allegra provided a brief
history of UTA development in Utah. He said UTA had worked with Salt
Lake City in hundreds of combined partnership projects and the number
seemed to increase annually. He said UTA viewed the new Sugarhouse
Streetcar as just the beginning of incredible partnership
opportunities . He said the focus of UTA was transitioning from
capital focus and attention on building lines to operational
excellence, or running the best system that could possibly be
delivered to this community. He said ridership had increased and was
the highest ever, and the UTA focus was on safety, ridership,
reliability, and service attributes . Mr. Allegra distributed the 2013
UTA Organizational Chart and encouraged personal contact of any
employee . He further discussed future goals in effort to continue
enhancement of transit options and thanked the City Council for the
opportunity to work together.
#2 . SALT LAKE CITY' S TRANSIT GOALS AND VISION.
12:04:25 PM Council Chair LaMalfa presented a PowerPoint and
discussed the importance of transit to Salt Lake City. He referenced
a Blueprint for Building Communities for Transit, Council Priorities
and Transit Goals . He discussed policy or legislative tools available
such as zoning, financing, incentives, agreements, local ordinances,
and the Transit Master Plan. He said he looked forward to working
together with UTA with these tools and determining how they could
assist UTA in making choices to achieve both of their strategic goals .
#3. UTA' S 2020 STRATEGIC PLAN.
12:17:38 PM Charles Henderson, Planning & Development Committee
Chair, discussed the UTA Board goals in conjunction with the budget
and specific to the UTA 2020 Strategic Plan. He addressed recent
achievements as well as the envisioned map to the future to build on
success . He discussed important elements, such as environment as well
as key areas of focus . He indicated the Plan was developed with
extensive input from key stakeholder groups, local elected officials,
business leaders, rider advocates, and UTA employees . He discussed a
change in culture from ridership to customer experience; and said UTA
was striving to understand their customer "wants and needs", and
respond accordingly.
#4 . WRAP-UP DISCUSSION.
12:46:02 PM Greg Hughes, Chair, said this type of beneficial
conversation would inspire other conversations with other entities .
He said the overlap of both groups was expressed and it was obvious
there were shared goals . He questioned how to take what the City
Council did as public policy makers and integrate with public sector
makers . He thanked the City Council for their participation and
leadership on the transit pass .
Discussion followed regarding ideas for programs, operations,
applications, etc. Mr. Hughes explained UTA purposefully makes their
Geographic Information System (GIS) information public in the hopes
that groups such as school districts, colleges, and cities would
collaborate .
Councilmember Simonsen said he felt the next area of transit
focus should be east/west corridors to complement the existing
north/south. He said people get used to taking transportation modes
and then they become more viable .
The meeting adjourned at 1 : 10 p.m.
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 the entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Retreat meeting held December 9,
2013 .
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December 10, 2013
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at
4 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451
South State Street .
Council In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Soren
Simonsen, Stan Penfold, Jill Remington Love, Luke Garrott, Kyle
LaMalfa, and Charlie Luke .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lehua Weaver, Council Research and
Policy Analyst; Lynn Pace, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Nick Tarbet;
Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Nick Norris, Planning
Manager; Sean Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Allison Rowland, Council
Public Policy Analyst; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder.
Councilmember LaMalfa conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 38 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . A) 4 : 39 : 08 PM (WRITTEN BRIEFING ONLY) ANNUAL BUDGET - RECEIVE
A WRITTEN BRIEFING REGARDING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2014 PROPOSED LANDFILL
BUDGET. A TIPPING FEE RATE INCREASE IS RECOMMENDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR
2014 BUDGET. (TIPPING FEES ARE CHARGED PER TRUCK LOAD OF REFUSE. )
THERE WAS A PROPOSED TIPPING FEE INCREASE FOR 2013 THAT WAS ULTIMATELY
RESCINDED. View Attachments
B) 4 : 55 :22 PM LEGISLATIVE ROLE - RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE
SALT LAKE CITY ATTORNEY' S OFFICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL' S
LEGAL ROLE, AS PART OWNER OF THE LANDFILL, IN REVIEWING THE
PROPOSED LANDFILL BUDGET, AND DISCUSS WHETHER TO CONSIDER
CHANGING THE AGREEMENT.
Margaret Plane and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from
attachments .
#2 . 4 : 39 : 53 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE STATUS OF
COMPLETING THE COUNCIL' S 2013 PRIORITY PROJECTS . THE TOPIC AREAS
INCLUDE ARTS & CULTURE, ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, NEIGHBORHOOD
QUALITY OF LIFE, SUSTAINABILITY, EDUCATION, AND PARKS & OPEN SPACE.
View Attachments
Allison Rowland and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from
attachments . Councilmember LaMalfa called for a straw poll asking if
the Council wanted to increase or retain the Council' s perceived role
in the Landfill agreement, which is a substantive role . Councilmember
Christensen said he would sustain from the straw poll . Council Members
Love, Penfold, Garrott, Luke, Simonsen, and LaMalfa were in favor.
#3 . 5 : 06 : 44 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE REGARDING THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT
STATEMENTS THAT WERE ADOPTED WITH THE FISCAL YEAR 2013-14 BUDGET, AND
REVIEW CLOSING SOME ITEMS FROM PREVIOUS BUDGET YEARS . View Attachments
Lehua Weaver briefed the Council from attachments .
#4 . 5 : 08 :24 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE LIST OF
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2014 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. View
Attachments
Lynn Pace briefed the Council from attachments .
#5 . 5 : 17 : 38 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED
CHANGES TO THE CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS THAT WOULD CREATE TWO NEW
FORM-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS AND AMEND THE ZONING MAP IN THE WEST
TEMPLE GATEWAY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO PETITION NO.
PLNPCM2011-00640 . THE REGULATIONS ARE A NEW CONCEPT COMBINING COMMONLY
USED ZONING REGULATIONS WITH DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND
GUIDELINES : View Attachments
• ZONING FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED BETWEEN 700 SOUTH AND FAYETTE
AVENUE (975 SOUTH) , AND BETWEEN WEST TEMPLE AND 300 WEST
WOULD BE CHANGED TO THE NEW FORM BASED URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD
(FB-UN-1 AND FB-UN-2) ZONE . ZONING FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED
BETWEEN 700 SOUTH AND 800 SOUTH AND BETWEEN WEST TEMPLE AND
200 WEST WOULD NOT CHANGE .
• THE PROPOSAL WOULD IMPLEMENT LAND USE POLICIES TO ALLOW A
BROAD MIX OF USES, IMPROVE WALKABILITY AND PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY, ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS
AND STRENGTHEN THE CHARACTER OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOME CLUSTERS
ON MONTROSE, JEFFERSON, AND WASHINGTON STREETS .
RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A, ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS
PART OF THIS PETITION. ALTHOUGH THE PROPOSAL WOULD REZONE PROPERTIES
TO FB-UN-1 AND FB-UN-2 (FORM BASED URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD) ZONES,
CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO REZONING THE PROPERTY TO ANOTHER ZONING
DISTRICT WITH SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS . (PETITIONER MAYOR BECKER)
Nick Tarbet and Nick Norris briefed the Council from attachments .
#6 . (TENTATIVE) 5 :20 : 52 PM DISCUSS ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH
IMPACTS OF RESIDENTIAL WOOD BURNING AND CURRENT REGULATIONS WITHIN THE
CITY. THEY MAY CONSIDER WHETHER TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC EDUCATION,
EVALUATE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCENTIVIZE CONVERSION TO CLEANER HEATING
METHODS, AND/OR DRAFT FURTHER WOOD BURNING REGULATIONS FOR SALT LAKE
CITY OR IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ENTITIES. View Attachments
Shawn Murphy briefed the Council from attachments . Council
Members were in favor of continuing this discussion. Councilmember
LaMalfa proposed that the Council continue the discussion at the
January 7th, 2014 meeting. He directed staff to explore what regional
air quality issues were being undertaken currently and to have that
information ready for the next briefing. He asked staff to enhance the
memo with information regarding party fires . Councilmember Penfold
asked for information on best practices nationally, either educational
or legislative.
#7 . 9 : 13 : 53 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A
REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS .
See file M 13-5 for announcements .
#8 . 5 : 34 : 35 PM ATTEND AN OUTGOING RECEPTION FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS
CARLTON CHRISTENSEN, JILL LOVE, AND SOREN SIMONSEN.
#9 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
This item was not held.
#10 . (TENTATIVE) CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-204 , FOR ANY OF THE ALLOWED PURPOSES .
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 5 : 34 p.m.
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 City Council Work Session meeting held
December 10, 2013 .
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