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02/20/2018 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State . The following Council Members were present : Charlie Luke Andrew Johnston Erin Mendenhall Chris Wharton Amy Fowler Derek Kitchen The following Councilmember was absent : James Rogers Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; Jacqueline Biskupski, Mayor; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder; were present . Councilmember Mendenhall presided at and Councilmember Kitchen conducted the meeting. OPENING CEREMONY #1 . 7 : 00:52 PM The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scout Troop 3401 . #2 . 7 : 03: 09 PM Welcome/Review of Standards of Conduct. #3 . 7 : 04 :24 PM Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to approve the work session meeting minutes of Tuesday, December 5, 2017; and the Council Workshop minutes of Tuesday, January 30, 2018 , which motion carried, all members present voted aye . View Minutes (M 18-4) #4 . 7 : 04 : 47 PM The Council along with the Mayor will consider adopting a joint resolution recognizing the Lowell Bennion Community Service Center for 30 years of service to the community. Councilmember Luke read the resolution . Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to adopt Resolution 10 of 2018, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (R 17-1) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 . 7 : 09: 48 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Code relating to weeds and the clearing 18 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 , 2018 of real property (amending Chapter 9. 16, Article I, renumbering Section 9. 16. 110 and Section 9. 16. 120, and repealing Chapter 9. 16, Article II) , and Chapter 21A.20-Enforcement pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017- 00058 . The changes include clearer language on the noticing of the City's intent to abate zoning violations, collection of the costs of abatement, the appeals process, and the duties and roles of the Fines Hearing Officer. View Attachments There were no public comments . Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 18-1) #2 . 7 :10:41 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to railroad freight terminal facilities in manufacturing zoning districts (amending Section 21A. 28 . 020, Section 21A. 28 . 030 , Section 21A.33. 040, and Section 21A. 62 . 040) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-01038 . The proposed changes are related to the City' s current effort to allow additional railroad freight terminal facilities, also called a global trade ports, in Salt Lake City's Northwest Quadrant. The ordinance would: • Clarify the definition of a railroad freight terminal facility. • Remove a restriction in the land use table that prohibits a railroad freight terminal facility from being located within 5 miles of another facility. • Add a restriction prohibiting railroad freight terminal facility within 1 mile of residential zoning district. • Allow grain silos and railroad repair shop land uses in the M-1 zoning district. • Allow cranes associated with a railroad freight terminal to be up to a height of 85' . Other sections of Title 21A - Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskupski) . View Attachments Dorothy Pappas Owen, Westpointe Community Council Chair, said after the last Planning Commission meeting regarding the zoning changes in the Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) a number of residents felt it was their responsibility to get together as a community (12 organizations (including Rio Tinto and NWQ LLC) and discuss areas of interest/concern, and come back to the City with recommendations . She said their discussions resulted in two specific recommendations; 1) all new development should be conditional and 2) a one mile buffer zone should be placed around the prison. 18 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 , 2018 Terry Marasco spoke about a wind storm and tailings blowing across Interstate 80 (I-80) and directly to the prison. He said the prison needed to pay attention to this (not only for a buffer zone) and look at the broader impact of a project like this . He suggested these types of things (wind storms/tailings) and air quality issues be addressed moving forward. Terry Thomas, Westpointe Community Council (WCC) Vice Chair, stated most of the NWQ property including the new prison site and potentially the proposed rail port were within the Westpointe Community boundaries . He said the citizens of Westpointe Community were all stakeholders and would be affected directly by all development . He exclaimed the Community/Citizens wanted the City/State to know that WCC needed to be involved and invited to participate in all planning and development discussions in the NWQ. He said the WCC recommended (at least) a one mile buffer around the prison, grain silo installments or railroad car engine/repair facilities be considered as conditional use, and that Salt Lake City administer and manage NWQ development with the State and County continuing to be essential project team members . View Written Comments John Birkinshaw, Rio Tinto, said since the last public hearing meetings were held with the development community, community councils, and The Great Salt Lake Alliance . He said comments included concerns about being too close to the prison and the importance of everyone participating in the process to ensure success of the global port venture . He said further public outreach would be conducted before a final consensus/conclusion was delivered to the Council . Wade Budge, Northwest Quadrant LLC, stated they were in support of the text amendment and liked the careful way it described how the rail terminal facility was sited. He said it was important to recognize there was a conditional use because the amendment did not locate the facility. He emphasized the importance of remembering that rail was a way to look at air quality and other environment impacts . Wayne Martinson, Great Salt Lake Auto Bond, said they submitted a letter to the Council on behalf of the National Auto Bond, Great Salt Lake Auto Bond, League of Women Voters of Salt Lake, and Friends of Great Salt Lake, regarding the February 1, 2018, meeting. He stated Ms . Owen mentioned how big the issue was and how they wanted to be involved in the process as it moved forward. He said they hoped the Council would include the two items that were agreed upon at the meeting; a one mile buffer for the prison and put in place the conditional use for grain silos and repair shops . Lance Bullen, Colmena Group President/CEO, said they were excited about the process which had taken place to get to this point (even though 18 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 , 2018 we have only been property owners since November, 2017) . He said they had been very busy working with shareholders, stakeholders, and constituents that cared deeply about this area. He said they remained committed to making rail a sustainable long-term solution for the City. Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing, suspend the rules, and adopt Ordinance 3 of 2018 amending various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to railroad freight terminal facilities in manufacturing zoning districts. Councilmember Johnston thanked the public for their input. He indicated the conditional use for rail and the one-mile buffer concept had been discussed. He said the conditional use was addressed in the proposal and due to current discussions with the State, the Council would revisit the proposed prison one-mile buffer discussion. Councilmember Fowler thanked the land owners for engaging in the public process and inviting community members in for discussion to hear their concerns . She said it was imperative for discussions to continue to make the project successful for everyone who was affected. Councilmember Kitchen called for a roll call vote on the motion, which motion carried, all members present voted aye. (P 18-3) #3. 7:26:38 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to regulations for temporary uses (amending Chapter 21A. 42 . ) Temporary Use permits are issued for a wide variety of events including festivals, fundraisers, temporary food service, Christmas tree sales, etc. , pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-00272 . The proposed changes are designed to clear up confusion and clarify the code by specifying the types of uses and structures that are allowed and the standards that regulate them (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskupski) . View Attachments There were no public comments . Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 18-2) #4 . 7 :27 : 12 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution authorizing approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County regarding the 18 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 , 2018 operation of the Sorenson Multicultural Center, Sorenson Unity Center, and Steiner West Pool located at 855 W California Ave. The proposed contract details the terms for management, programming, capital improvement, and maintenance of the Sorenson Campus. View Attachments Michelle McCardell said she believed the City had previously handed over all recreation facilities to Salt Lake County and was confused about the proposed agreement . She spoke about other City recreation facilities, activities held, and similar (low-income) pricing/fees . She questioned why the City was not considering the Sport Complex as well and only looking to change fees at one facility. Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting. Councilmember Johnston stated under the proposed agreement the City would still own the facilities and provide maintenance . He said Salt Lake County would continue to run programs as they had and from a patron perspective nothing would change (programs and pricing should stay as it had been) . He said the plan was for facilities to be better maintained going forward. Councilmember Kitchen called for the question, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (R 18-9) 7 :30:51 PM Note: Items 5-10 were heard as one public hearing item. #5 . Accept public comment and consider a grant application for GREENbike Program Expansion (Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality) requesting funding for the expansion of the GREENbike station network into the Liberty Park and Sugar House neighborhoods . View Attachments #6 . Accept public comment and consider a grant application for Salt Lake City Transportation Management Organization Start-Up (Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality) requesting funds to start a new program called the Salt Lake City Transportation Management Organization (TMO) Start-Up. This program is a public-private partnership to create transportation and mobility improvements in Salt Lake City's east bench and west side neighborhoods. View Attachments #7 . Accept public comment and consider a grant application for 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant requesting funds to purchase decontamination machinery, thermal imaging cameras, software, radios and extrication tools. View Attachments #8 . Accept public comment and consider a grant application for 18 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018 Prescription Drug Prevention Community Enhancement (SAMHSA) requesting funds for education and awareness campaigns regarding the dangers of opioid prescriptions, addictions, and the availability of Naloxone. View Attachments #9 . Accept public comment and consider a grant application for Fairmont Park Spring and Pond Restoration requesting funds to assist in the completion of Phase II of the Fairmont Park spring and pond restoration, including boulder installation, daylighting and diversion of the stream, and pond and stream bank landscaping. View Attachments #10 . Accept public comment for and consider a grant application grant application for Utah Certified Local Government 2018-19 Program - Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Outreach requesting funds for education and outreach activities addressing historic preservation and energy efficiency in historic homes . View Attachments There were no public comments . Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to close the public hearing and refer Items 5-10 to a future Council meeting for action, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (B 18-3) POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS #1 . 7 :31:56 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2017-18 . Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposed amendment consists of $418, 000 to address the need for a lighting system replacement at the City-owned Smith 's Ballpark (Budget Amendment No. 3) . View Attachments Councilmember Kitchen stated this item was adopted at the February 6, 2018 Council meeting. (B 18-4) #2 . 7 :32 : 02 PM Adopting a resolution to provide below market financing to Violin Commons, LLC, which intends to purchase the Northwest Pipeline Building located at 315 East 200 South. The building served as the City's Public Safety Building for many years. The proposed development of the property will include 65 units dedicated to permanent supportive housing, along with other mixed-use buildings with various market-rate and mixed-income apartments. View Attachments 18 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 , 2018 Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to adopt Resolution 9 of 2018 authorizing below-market seller financing loan terms to Violin Commons, LLC, for development of historic and affordable housing at the Northwest Pipeline Building and site located at approximately 315 East 200 South, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (R 18-5) COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7:33:29 PM Carl Moore, Kevin Leecaster, Ryan Pleune, Alex Johnson, Marie Jameson, and Jill Merritt, spoke and submitted written comments in support of the Divest Salt Lake Coalition. Comments included concerns regarding Chase Bank and unethical banking practices which enabled the fossil fuel industry. Requests were made for the City to divest from Chase Bank by disqualifying them from the City' s Request-for-Proposal (RFP) to host the City' s bank accounts . It was also recommended the City pass an ethical banking and fossil fuel divestment resolution which would lead to pursuing a public bank. Connlan McCracken and Charlie Erickson, fourth graders at Emerson Elementary, stated the fourth grade curriculum was to learn more about government and become civically engaged. Mr. McCracken and Mr. Erickson said they decided to come to a City Council meeting and speak about clean-air. They spoke about ideas for clean-air which included having schools and community centers become more energy efficient, limiting the amount of pollution copper mines and oil refineries produced, notifying homeowners their homes were probably not very energy efficient, a potential State/City gas tax, extending the free bus zone to non-business days (such as weekends and holidays) , making City buses free, and extending the parking time limit for energy efficient cars . Jessica Bundy commented about issues experienced in her community. She said she called the police regarding concerns with the house next door and was treated terribly by the responding police office. She said she believed she should have felt safe when she called the police. Jeff Bair stated in February, 2017 he approached Planning (as the Liberty Wells Community Council former Chair) regarding construction at 620 East 1700 South in the Liberty Wells Community Council area. He said he was told the development met zoning requirements and Community Council input was not required/needed. He said there was now a three-story white stucco cube in the neighborhood and everything around it was brick. He expressed frustration because there was no context within the neighborhood. He said he was concerned the development was approved even though he contacted the Planning Department and the Council with no attempt/desire to get input from the community. 18 - 7 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 , 2018 CONSENT 7:52:59 PM Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . #1. Set the date of Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Code to adjust the definition of recyclable items (amending Sections 9 . 08 . 010) . The proposal would: • Remove plastic bags from the list of acceptable recyclable items for the City's curbside recycling program. • Allow the Sustainability Department to change the list of acceptable recyclable items as needed based on technology and secondary markets, rather than going through an ordinance change. • Change the definition of "Bulky Waste" to only include trees, branches and stumps that are larger than 8 inches in diameter. Trees, large branches and stumps that are smaller than 8" in diameter will be managed through the "Green Waste Collection Service". View Attachments #2 . Set the date of Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule for Waste and Recycling Fees . The City conducted a review of the fees charged to special event organizers for waste and recycling cans. The review found that the fees needed to be increased and the fee structure changed in order to recoup City costs. The proposal would increase some fees for cans delivery and collection at special events, and clarifying fees for other related services. View Attachments #3 . Request the Administration not hold an additional hearing at 5 : 00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 regarding the proposed conveyance of real property at approximately 87 South Wolcott to allow the requestor to incorporate this into the adjacent property. Compensation will be tendered for the purchase. View Attachments #4 . Request the Administration not hold an additional hearing at 5 : 15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 regarding the proposed conveyance of fee title to Utah Department of Transportation in order to facilitate the rebuilding of the I-215/Redwood Road North intersection. Compensation will be tendered for the purchase. View Attachments #5 . Request the Administration not hold an additional hearing at 5 : 30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 regarding the proposed exchange of real property at 14600 South 600 West with Utah Department of 18 - 8 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 , 2018 Transportation to facilitate maintenance of the Jordan Salt Lake Canal. Exchange of property with equal land value will be made. View Attachments #6 . Approving the appointment of Holly Nichols to the Sugar House Park Authority Board for a term extending through November 2021 . View Attachments #7 . Approving the appointment of West Jordan City Mayor Jim Riding to the Airport Advisory Board for a term extending through February 20, 2022 . View Attachments The meeting adjourned at 7 : 53 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 Regular Session meeting held February 20, 2018 . ks 18 - 9