04/17/2018 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 17 , 2018
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County
Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
James Rogers Andrew Johnston Derek Kitchen
Chris Wharton Erin Mendenhall
The following Council Members were absent:
Amy Fowler Charlie Luke
Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Executive Director; Jacqueline
Biskupski, Mayor; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane,
City Attorney; DeeDee Robinson, Deputy City Recorder; and Kory Solorio,
Assistant City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Mendenhall presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 15 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:16:25 PM Pledge of Allegiance .
#3 . 7:16:50 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct.
#4 . 7:18:55 PM Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember
Johnston seconded to approve the work session meeting minutes of Tuesday,
February 13, 2018; Tuesday, February 20, 2018; and Tuesday, March 20,
2018; the special work session meeting minutes of Friday, March 9, 2018;
and the formal meeting minutes of Tuesday, April 3, 2018 , which motion
carried, all members present voted aye. View Minutes
(M 18-3) (M 18-4)
#5 . 7:19:31 PM The Council, along with the Mayor, will consider
adopting a joint resolution advocating for fossil fuel divestment and
ethical banking practices for Salt Lake City Corporation.
Councilmember Mendenhall read the resolution.
7 :34:07 PM Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston
seconded to adopt Resolution 21 of 2018 , which motion carried, all
members present voted aye .
(R 18-1)
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#6 . 7:26:12 PM The Council and Salt Lake City Fire Department will
recognize Dr. Jennifer Plumb and Dr. Sam Plumb from Utah Naloxone for
their partnership and assistance in providing the community with life-
saving naloxone kits .
Fire Chief Karl Lieb spoke about the war with opioids . He recognized
Dr. Jennifer Plumb and Dr. Sam Plumb from Utah Naloxone for their
partnership and assistance in providing the community with life-saving
naloxone kits . Battalion Chief Michael Fox presented both Dr. Jennifer
Plumb and Dr. Sam Plumb with the Citizen Commendation Medal on behalf of
Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake City Fire Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:34:34 PM Accept public comment regarding funding needs and
revenue options, including the proposed sales tax increase . New revenue
could be used toward streets maintenance, road reconstruction projects
and other infrastructure needs, transit, public safety, and affordable
housing. The potential sales tax increase would raise Salt Lake City's
portion of sales tax by 0. 5 percent, or 5 cents on a $10 purchase. View
Attachments
• Additional sales tax would generate about $33 million per full year
in additional revenue
• Sales tax is paid on most purchases made in the City - except food
groceries (unprepared food)
• About 60% of sales tax revenue is paid by nonresidents - office
workers, visitors and tourists
Amir Cornell said he was in favor of the potential sales tax
increase .
Jeshurun Jotham spoke about the possible tax increase to fund public
safety. He recommended organizing classes for the police and citizens to
learn, teach, and discuss the law, wisdom, The Constitution, and
education to ensure justice, fairness, and long-term success for
residents to understand the rights, privileges, and responsibilities as
members of the community.
Bob Barr stated he was in favor of the proposed sales tax increase.
He questioned if the funds were dedicated to the proposed specific
purposes . He also expressed concern regarding inappropriate use of funds
and suggested more time/thought be given to consider more specific
funding proposals .
John B. said he was against the proposed sales tax increase . He
expressed concern/frustration with yearly tax increases (i .e . property
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taxes) . He spoke about the reduction of the arrest ability of
misdemeanors and the increase in crime on the streets . He questioned the
current need for more police officers on the street and suggested using
bond money towards solving the crime problem.
Tim Funk, Crossroads Urban Center, said now was the best opportunity
for affordable housing in Salt Lake City. He spoke about housing needs
in the City and encouraged the Council to charge the proposed tax and
declare the funding permanent for housing needs .
Cristobal Villegas said he felt the allocation of funding for fifty
new police officers was a mistake and expressed concerns regarding police
violence . View Written Comments
Jerry Bergosh stated he was the founder and former chair of the
East Bench Community Council and had a long history of working with the
City. He said he attended the "Funding Our Future" open house and
believed there was a need to hire new police officers, more funding for
street improvements, and even more funding for housing opportunities and
better transit systems/services . He also said more funding was needed to
meet the objectives identified in the "Growing SLC: A 5 Year Housing
Plan" . He suggested the Council follow Councilmember Luke' s suggestion
and earmark what new revenue would fund.
James Berensen expressed frustration with the proposed tax increase
and questioned where State funding received for road maintenance was
spent.
Michelle McCordell stated she was in favor of housing and a tax
increase . She suggested asking students from the university, community
college, and high schools in the City if they needed internship
papers/credits and to have them help the City study what could be done
to decrease road construction and repair/maintain roads at a cheaper
rate . She said they could also study how to fix crime in the City.
Kyle Canty spoke in opposition of the sales tax increase . He said
he believed the homeless housing plan would not work and gentrification
would surface .
Matt Romrell said Salt Lake City (per capita) was one of the most
policed cities in the United States and there was no proof that more
police made streets safer/cleaner. He spoke about the proposed addition
of fifty new police officers and said it was not the way to deal with
gun control issues .
Megan Kimberly said she lived downtown and enjoyed using the bike
lanes and public transportation. She said it was good to be transparent
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about where new revenue would go . She also expressed concern about a tax
increase affecting people with lower socioeconomic status (SES) and fixed
incomes .
Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to the May 1, 2018 Council
meeting.
Councilmember Mendenhall said the Council held an extensive
discussion during the Work Session regarding the specifics of where
funding could go. She said discussion would be continued at the May 1,
2018 work session with the intent to tie-up the decision and take action.
Councilmember Mendenhall called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(B 18-6)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 8:09:15 PM Adopting an ordinance adopting a supplemental sales
and use tax. If approved, the sales tax revenue could be used toward
City services and projects including, but not limited to, streets
maintenance, road reconstruction projects and other infrastructure
needs, transit, public safety, and affordable housing. The potential
sales tax increase would raise Salt Lake City's portion of sales tax by
0. 5 percent, or 5 cents on a $10 purchase. View Attachments
Councilmember Mendenhall stated action on this item was being
deferred to the May 1, 2018 Council meeting.
(B 18-6)
#2 . 8:09:47 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing the approval of an
amended and restated Interlocal Agreement between Salt Lake City
Corporation and Salt Lake County for management of the Salt Lake City
Prosecutor' s Office. The agreement includes budget information, leasing
terms and other details relating to the imminent relocation of both the
City Prosecutors ' Office and the County District Attorney's Office to a
new space located between 400 and 500 South Main Street. View Attachments
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to
adopt Resolution 18 of 2018 authorizing the approval of an amended and
restated interlocal agreement between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County
for management of the City Prosecutor' s Office, which motion carried,
all members present voted aye .
(R 18-13)
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#3 . 8:10:37 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of
Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal
Year 2017-2018 . Budget amendments happen several times each year to
reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project
additions and modifications. The proposed amendment includes adjustments
for a revenue shortfall due to understaffing in parking enforcement,
funding to move the City Prosecutor 's Office to the new County District
Attorney's Office, and many other changes (Budget Amendment No. 4) . View
Attachments
Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Ordinance 12 of 2018 amending the final budget of Salt Lake City
for Fiscal Year 2017-18 as proposed by the Administration except for:
1 . Adjusting item, A-3 1300 East Reconstruction to use $239,797 in
streets impact fees, $378,270 in repurposed state funds, and $1 . 5
million in Class C funds .
2 . Release the contingent appropriation of $469,598 in the existing
IMS budget, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(B 18-5)
#4 . 8 :11 :44 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map
pertaining to the parcel located at approximately 505 North Morton Drive
to rezone the parcel from R-1/5, 000 Single-Family Residential District
to PL Public Lands District pursuant to Petition NO. PLNPCM2017-00429 .
Meadowlark Elementary School intends to use this parcel to expand and
reconfigure the existing entrance on the east side of the school 's site
and administrators have requested the rezone in order to keep zoning
consistent with the rest of the school 's site. Expanding the school
entrance is a part of a larger project to rebuild the school building.
Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to the
Public Lands District, consideration may be given to rezoning the
property to another zoning district with similar characteristics
(Petitioner: Tyler Barnes) . View Attachments
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Ordinance 13 of 2018 rezoning the parcel located at approximately
505 North Morton Drive from R-1/5000 to PL, which motion carried, all
members present voted aye .
(P 18-9)
#5 . 8:12 :14 PM Adopting a resolution regarding the Mayor' s funding
recommendations and an appropriations resolution adopting the One-Year
Annual Action Plan for 2018-19 that includes Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funding, HOME Investment Partnership Program funding,
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding, for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and approving
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an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . View Attachments
Motion 1 : Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Wharton
seconded to approve appropriations Resolution 20 of 2018 adopting the
one-year action plan for FY 2018-19 .
a. Allocate FY 2018-2019 CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA funds except
for ESG Emergency Shelter item three, which motion carried, all
members present voted aye .
Motion 2 : Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Rogers
seconded to approve the attached appropriations resolution allocating FY
2018-19 funding for ESG Emergency Shelter item three, Volunteers of
America Homeless Youth Resources Center, which motion carried, all
members present voted aye, except Councilmember Johnston who was recused.
(T 18-1)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 8:14:13 PM
Amir Cornell spoke about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and
suggested each Councilmember visit their district to see if existing
ADUs would comply with the proposed changes to the code . He also asked
Council Members to visit his neighborhood (2700 South and 2000 East) to
see the effects during the Salt Lake City Marathon.
Jim Webster spoke about excess university traffic in the Yalecrest
area. He said there had to be a way to find an equitable position between
the university impacts and all deleterious factors to the community. He
said the City needed to be more aggressive (have a stronger say) in where
impacts could be resolved.
Mitch Ring expressed concern regarding a health problem being
overlooked in the City. He said the water violated Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) requirements on three carcinogenic elements and
because it was one of the primary services provided by the City, a
solution should be sought. He said obviously cost was part of the issue
and should be included as part of the water bill .
Chris Robinson said she lived east of the Capital Motel homeless
shelter which opened a week ago with no notice to residents . She said
she attended a presentation from the City' s Housing Authority in February
at the Liberty Wells Community Council meeting where they presented a
proposal for a four-story low-income housing building on the motel
property and expressed concern/frustration regarding the effects to the
neighborhood.
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Cristobal Villegas thanked the Council for their hard work regarding
the budget . He said he hoped they continued to fight for what was good
for the City and suggested the Council have more interaction with
residents regarding the budget.
Kyle Canty stated he wanted to schedule a meeting with the Mayor.
He spoke about an encounter he had at the downtown Library and expressed
frustration regarding the matter and the discrimination he experienced.
Dave Iltis, Cycling Utah, spoke about the proposed bicycle licensing
code amendments . He said it was a good ordinance and a well needed
change . He encouraged the Council to adopt the ordinance and monitor the
use of enforcement in terms of not having a license . He said a conflict
in -State law about electric bikes (e-bikes) needed to be identified in
the system. He also said information needed to be available to the public
to help recover bicycles . He asked that the Trails Plan and Recreation
Comprehensive Transportation be added to "Funding Our Future" and for
the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan to be fully funded.
James Berensen spoke about taxation without representation and
expressed frustration with the burden of more taxes . He talked about the
effects of fluoride, and thought the City should stop putting it in the
water.
Sylvia Nibley, founder of the Warm Spring Alliance, spoke about a
proposed residential development at Warm Springs . She said on behalf of
those who opposed that direction she wanted to thank the Mayor, Council,
and Staff for their support. She suggested including funds in the budget
to assess the condition of historic vacant City-owned properties with
potential to serve the community. She said now that the Request for
Proposal (RFP) process was completed, she looked forward to starting
fresh and sharing knowledge about viable alternatives for this singular
landmark.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 8:27:23 PM Adopting a resolution extending the time period for
satisfying the conditions set forth in Ordinance No . 24 of 2006 annexing
approximately 406 acres of property located in the vicinity of 2982 East
Benchmark Drive . The deadline extension would give the property owner an
additional four years to satisfy the conditions of the ordinance. If
granted, this would be the fourth deadline extension the City has
granted. View Attachments
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Resolution 19 of 2018 extending the time period or satisfying the
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conditions set forth in Ordinance No. 24 of 2006, by four years to May
10, 2022 , which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(R 18-16)
#2 . 8:27 :59 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City
Code (Sections 55 . 18 . 030, 5 . 18 . 040, 5 . 18 . 060, 12 . 80 . 010, 12 . 80 . 020,
12 . 80 . 030, 12 . 80 . 180 , and 12 . 80 . 190) , relating to the registration of
bicycles sold in Salt Lake City. The proposed amendments would eliminate
bicycle licensing fees and provide for online licensing of bicycles
through the Salt Lake City Police Department website . View Attachments
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
adopt Ordinance 14 of 2018 amending Salt Lake City Code relating to the
registration of bicycles sold in Salt Lake City, which motion carried,
all members present voted aye .
(0 18-2)
CONSENT 8 :2 8 :51 PM
Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
#1 . Setting the date of Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would adopt the
Stadler Rail Community Reinvestment Area Plan, and a resolution that
would authorize an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake
City Corporation and the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City to use
of a portion of tax increment to support the implementation of the
Stadler Rail Community Reinvestment Area Plan. Note: The agreement may
change, depending on the State's actions on the Inland Port Project.
View Attachments
(T 18-2)
#2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, May 15, 2018 and Tuesday, June 5,
2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment regarding an ordinance
adopting the final budget and the employment staffing document, including
the budget for the Library Fund for Salt Lake City, Utah and related
ordinances for Fiscal Year 2018-19 .
(B 18-1) (B 18-2)
#3 . Setting the date of Tuesday, May 1 , 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the final
budget for the Library Budget of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2017-
18 . View Attachments
(B 18-7)
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#4 . Approving the appointment of Alan Gallegos to the
Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through April 17,
2021 . View Attachments
(I 18-6)
#5 . Approving the appointment of Zachary Anderson to the Bicycle
Advisory Committee for a term extending through April 17, 2021 . View
Attachments
(I 18-11)
#6 . Approving the appointment of Dee Brewer to the Cultural Core
Budget Committee for a term extending through April 17, 2021 . View
Attachments
(I 18-8)
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 32 p.m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held April 17,
2018 .
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