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12/06/2016 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 7 : 05 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State . The following Council Members were present: Charlie Luke Andrew Johnston James Rogers Erin Mendenhall Stan Penfold Lisa Adams Derek Kitchen Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Executive Director; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder; were present. Councilmember Rogers presided at and conducted the meeting. OPENING CEREMONY #1 . 7:05:46 PM Pledge of Allegiance . #2 . 7:06:11 PM Welcome/Review of Standards of Conduct. #3. 7:06:59 PM Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to approve the minutes of the following Council meetings, which motion carried, all members voted aye . • October 25, 2016 Work Session • November 1, 2016 Work Session • November 15, 2016 Work Session and Formal Meeting (M 16-3) (M 16-4) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 . 7:07:29 PM Accept public comment and consider a draft Impact Fees Facilities Plan (IFFP) recommended by the Mayor. The draft plan identifies new impact fee pricing, identifies the level of services (fire, parks, police, and transportation) that residents could expect, and more. Interested groups, including people in the development community, will have a chance to review the plan and provide input before a final plan was adopted by the Council . View Attachments Jesse Dean, Downtown Alliance, spoke in favor of the proposed IFFP. He said he felt it would work well not only for downtown, but for the entire City. He said it only solved 50 percent of the plan, the other 50 percent was coming up with a spending plan to get the money into the community. 16 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 George Chapman spoke in opposition of the proposed IFFP. He suggested cutting the proposed impact fees in half and ensuring how impact fees could be used. He hoped the City was working with the Legislature to gain more flexibility with impact fees . Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to close the public hearing and schedule potential action on December 13 , 2016, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (T 12-3) #2 . 7:12:05 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 . Under the proposal, the budget for the Salt Lake City International Airport Terminal Redevelopment Program (TRP) would increase to accommodate higher-than- expected construction bids. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. View Attachments George Chapman expressed concern regarding funding to relocate the TRAX terminal at the airport . He asked the council to work with the Legislature to get more funding. Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to continue the public hearing to December 13, 2016, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (B 16-12) #3 . 7:13:56 PM The City Council will consider a motion to recess as the City Council and convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority. Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to recess as the City Council and convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority, which motion carried, all members voted aye. Director Penfold moved and Director Mendenhall seconded to adjourn as the Local Building Authority and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all directors voted aye . Note : See File M 16-10 for Local Building Authority minutes . 7:17:14 PM QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Penfold asked what action the City was taking (with the expected cold temperatures) concerning individuals who find themselves sleeping outside . Mr. Leary said the City was working with 16 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Community Partners and the Police and Fire Departments to ensure every effort was made to identify those individuals and encourage them to get off the streets . Councilmember Penfold asked if people encountered individuals sleeping outside if contacting the Police was the best course of action. Mr. Leary said yes . Councilmember Mendenhall asked how the City received feedback concerning whether or not individuals were being turned away from shelters . She indicated (taking into account) there was a budget amendment opened until Tuesday (of next week) . Mr. Leary said the City was in contact with the Shelters on a daily basis and no one had been turned away. He said the Council would be kept apprised of reporting' s . Councilmember Mendenhall asked for the most recent head count served at the shelters . 7 :54:12 PM Mr . Leary reviewed reports from the shelters . 7:20:02 PM COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL Liam LaMalfa expressed concerns regarding the use of plastic bags and the many dangers imposed to the environment . He submitted a petition requesting the Council pass an ordinance banning the use of plastic bags at retail stores in the City. View Comments/Petition George Chapman spoke regarding homeless issues and asked the Council to put forth the effort for a storage expansion facility and to obtain more jail space from Salt Lake County. He also commented on the effect of homelessness to potential development in the City. Douglas Cotant spoke about the American flag and the symbol of freedom. He also commented on the Federal Government' s current decision regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline. Cindy Cromer expressed frustration regarding the process of the proposed Trolley Square Ventures rezone/development. View Comments Jay Ingleby expressed concern regarding the selection process for new homeless shelters and the lack of public involvement. Councilmember Penfold clarified no homeless shelter sites had been selected or announced. Bernard Hart expressed concern regarding the approach and assistance given/offered to homeless individuals to get them off the streets on cold nights . 16 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Jason Seaton expressed concern regarding an elementary school in his neighborhood not having any crossing signals/signage indicating there was a school zone . Jonathon Jensen and Rick Gregory did not wish to speak but submitted comment cards with written comments in support of banning the use of plastic bags in the City. NEW BUSINESS #1 . 7 :39: 12 PM The City Council will consider a motion to recess as the City Council and convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority. Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to recess as the City Council and convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority, which motion carried, all members voted aye . Director Luke moved and Director Penfold seconded to adjourn as the Local Building Authority and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all directors voted aye, except Councilmember Mendenhall who was absent for the vote . Note: See File M 16-10 for Local Building Authority minutes . UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1 . 7 :40 :24 PM Adopting a resolution directing the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority to issue its Lease Revenue Bonds to finance the cost of Fire Station No. 3 and providing for related matters . View Attachments Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt Resolution 36 of 2016 directing the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority to issue its Lease Revenue Bonds, which motion carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember Mendenhall who was absent for the vote . (Q 16-3) #2 . 7 :40:49 PM The City Council will consider a motion to recess as the City Council and convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority. Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to recess as the City Council and convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority, which motion carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember Mendenhall who was absent for the vote . 16 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 Director Penfold moved and Director Luke seconded to adjourn as the Local Building Authority and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all directors voted aye . #3 . 7:42:33 PM A resolution authorizing a $1 ,525 , 000 loan from Salt Lake City' s Housing Trust Fund to GIV Development. The loan would be used for refinancing and land acquisition for North 4th a 124 unit housing development at 529 West 400 North, Eighty of the units will be affordable. View Attachments Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to adopt Resolution 37 of 2016 adopting a resolution authorizing a loan for $1,525,000 from the Salt Lake City Housing Trust Fund to North 4th, LLC for the North 4th project. Councilmember Penfold exclaimed he was excited about this opportunity with the developer who had a history of great projects in the City and was committed to mixed-income housing within their projects . Councilmember Mendenhall commented she hoped to see a piece of public art on the future building. Councilmember Rogers concurred with Council Members Penfold and Mendenhall' s comments . Councilmember Rogers called for the question, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (R 16-14) #3 . 7 :45:01 PM A resolution authorizing a loan from Salt Lake City' s Housing Trust Fund to JF Capital for an additional $500,000, bringing the total loan to $1 million. The loan would be used for the construction of the Granary Place apartment project, an affordable housing development to be located at 256 West 700 South. View Attachments Councilmember Kitchen moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to adopt Resolution 38 of 2016 authorizing a loan for $500,000 from the Salt Lake City Housing Trust Fund to JF Capital for the Granary Place apartment project. Councilmember Kitchen expressed excitement about the project and hoped it was approved by the Council . Councilmember Rogers called for the question, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (R 16-6) 16 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 #4 . 7:45:45 PM An ordinance amending Salt Lake City Code relating to unclaimed property (amending Chapter 2 .10, Article IV) . The proposed changes were designed to align Salt Lake City Code with State code. View Attachments Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to adopt Ordinance 76 of 2016 amending Chapter 2 . 10 , Article IV of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to lost, mislaid and unclaimed property, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (0 16-17) 7:46:53 PM CONSENT Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye . #1. Setting the date of Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at 7 : 00 p.m. to hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to properties located at 644 , 652 , 658 , and 664 East 600 South Street; 628 South 700 East Street; and 665 East Ely Place to rezone those parcels from RMF-30 , RMF-45 and SR-3 respectively to Form Based Urban Neighborhood (FB-UN2) District pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2016-00031 . The applicant intends to develop the site as a mixed-use (residential and commercial) development. Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to Form Based Urban Neighborhood District, consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics (Petitioner - Trolley Square Ventures LLC) . View Attachments (P 16-20) #2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at 7 : 00 p.m. to hold a public hearing and continue to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 . Under the proposal, the budget for the Salt Lake City International Airport Terminal Redevelopment Program (TRP) would increase to accommodate higher-than-expected construction bids. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. View Attachments (B 16-12) #3. Approving the reappointment of Tyson Carbaugh-Mason to the Police Civilian Review Board for a term extending through November 7, 2019 . View Attachments (I 16-20) 16 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016 #4 . Establish Grant Projects from Grant Holding Account. The Council will consider the grant holding account which was established to fund grants between budget amendments with the understanding that the grants would be submitted as part of the next budget opening. Items transmitted were placed on a Council Consent agenda and then formally approved during the following budget amendment. Grants and associated projects include: Funding for targeted police enforcement operations, follow up investigations involving individuals assigned to community correctional centers, police patrol overtime shifts, salary and benefits for part- time van drivers in the Social Work Program, transitional housing, transportation, emergency supplies and housing/ employment assistance to clients (CCJJ) ; funding for bicycle and pedestrian safety programs; and accumulated interest from grant funding (JAG) . View Attachments (B 16-4) The meeting adjourned at 7 : 47 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. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council Regular Session meeting held December 6, 2016 . ks 16 - 7