07/11/2017 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 11 , 2017
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 7 : 00 p .m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City
County Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present :
Charlie Luke James Rogers Derek Kitchen
Lisa Adams Erin Mendenhall Andrew Johnston
Stan Penfold
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; Jacqueline Biskupski, Mayor; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of
Staff; Makayla Hardy, Deputy City Recorder; and Kory Solorio, Assistant
City Recorder; were present .
Councilmember Penfold presided at and Councilmember Luke conducted
the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7 :00 :59 PM Pledge of Allegiance.
#2 . 7 :01 :40 PM Welcome/Review of Standards of Conduct.
#3 . 7 :02 :09 PM Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Adams
seconded to approve the minutes of the following Council meetings, which
motion carried, all members voted aye . View Minutes
• May 2, 2017, Work Session
• May 23, 2017, Work Session
• June 6, 2017, Work Session
(M 17-4)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7 :02 :56 PM Accept public comment and consider an ordinance to
provide for the imposition of civil penalties for violations of the
ordinances set forth in Title 5 of the Salt Lake City Code, (enacting
Chapter 5 . 88; amending Sections 5 . 02 .290, 5 . 14 . 030, 5 . 14 . 060, 5 . 14 . 070 ,
5 . 14 . 080, 5 . 14 . 085, 5 . 14 . 090, 5 . 14 . 120, 5 . 14 . 130, 5 . 15 . 010, 5 . 15 . 050,
5 . 15 . 070, 5 . 71 . 310 , and 5 . 72 . 890 ; and repealing Sections 5 .28 . 150,
5. 65 .200, 5 . 68 . 110 , 5 . 84 .220 and 5 . 85 . 070) . The proposal would impose
fines on business owners who violate business licensing ordinances. View
Attachments
George Chapman and Amy Hawkins spoke in support of the proposed
ordinance and encouraged the Council to approve it .
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Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded
to close the public hearing, suspend the rules, and adopt Ordinance 31
of 2017 .
Councilmember Mendenhall thanked the Police and City Attorneys for
collaborating on the proposal . She said the Police Bike Squad was
reinstated some time ago and the reality was that the City could not
police its way out of crime which happened in specific areas of business .
She explained the proposal would close some loop holes making it less
financially feasible for businesses to conduct illegal activity and get
away with it.
Councilmember Luke called for the motion, which motion carried, all
members voted aye .
(0 17-9)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :07 :24 PM
Polly Hart spoke regarding traffic issues in the downtown area.
Douglas Cotant expressed concerns regarding Utah Transit Authority
(UTA) TRAX construction and asked the Council to consider contracting
with a different transportation provider.
Amir Cornell spoke regarding the future public hearing on Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADU) and City building permit costs .
George Chapman expressed concern regarding sidewalk closures and
communication within the City involving funding to water trees . He asked
the Council not to complete the 2100 South reseal and to use the money
for 2700 South and the West Side (for lack of services) . He encouraged
the Mayor to allow Salt Lake County to step up and take care of the
homeless issue .
Candice Perucci, with Congressman Chris Stewart' s office, said she
wished to draw attention to the refugee drive Congressman Stewart' s
office was supporting. She encouraged the Council to refer constituents
needing case work for immigration, social security, and
veterans/military affairs to Congressman Stewart' s office for
assistance . View Comments .
Elmer Hite requested the Council make time on a future agenda to
discuss a potential ordinance change to allow miniature goats within
residential areas . View Comments .
Calvin Fors spoke regarding the welcoming/accommodation of refugees
to the City. He asked the City to consider providing accommodations for
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refugees as well as people already in the City. He also suggested the
City pick responsible contractors (for City projects) who offer fair
wages with good benefits, to insure established residents could better
their own lives without becoming alienated.
Patrick Bieker spoke regarding the Public Benefit Analysis . He said
the biggest public benefit would be to insure local residents were hired
to construct a potential community center. He expressed concern for
hiring trained/skilled workforce and the underground economy on the
City' s Public Works buildings .
Bernie Hart spoke to House Speaker Greg Hughes' s recent comments
and proposed solution regarding the Rio Grande area. He said he
appreciated and welcomed the passion regarding the subject.
CONSENT
7 :26:28 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall
seconded to adopt the Consent Agenda excluding Item No. 5, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
#1. Setting the dates of Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider an ordinance amending the zoning map
pertaining to three parcels located at approximately 5420 West John
Cannon Drive to rezone the parcels from Agricultural (AG) to Light
Manufacturing (M-1) and to remove the parcels from the Lowland
Conservancy Overlay District (LC) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2017-
00083. The proposal would allow the property owner to create a light
manufacturing development on the site. The zoning change is supported by
the Northwest Quadrant Master Plan, which the Council adopted in 2016.
View Attachments
(P 17-18)
#2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider an ordinance closing a portion of 800
West Street between approximately 740 North and the terminating cul-de-
sac. The section of street is not needed or used for property access,
circulation or parking pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2016-01008 . The
proposal would allow for the development of a community center that would
serve immigrants and refugees. If adopted, the status of the property
would be changed from a public street to a City-owned parcel and the
City would transfer ownership lease it to the Good Samaritan Foundation
a non-profit that provides employment counseling, English language
courses, citizenship classes, after-school tutoring, and walk-in support
on issues ranging from health care to navigating the public transit
system (Petitioner: Salt Lake City Real Estate Division) . View
Attachments
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(P 17-17)
#3. Setting the date of Tuesday, August 8 , 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment regarding a Public Benefits Analysis related to
leasing an undeveloped City-owned parcel at approximately 800 North 800
West and adjacent City-owned cul-de-sac to the Good Samaritan Foundation.
The proposed use of the property is to allow for the development of a
community center that would serve the needs of Salt Lake City's refugee
and immigrant community. View Attachments
(R 17-6)
#4 . Setting the date of Tuesday, August 8 , 2017 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending various
sections of Title 21A (Zoning) of the Salt Lake City Code to provide
additional clarity and efficiency in land use regulation pursuant to
Petition No. PLNPCM2015-00354 . The amendments are designed to make the
code easier to use; reduce the need for interpretations; address
conflicts in the ordinance; and remove barriers to development. The
proposed changes do not create new regulations (Petitioner-Former Mayor
Ralph Becker) . View Attachments
(P 17-19)
#5 . (Item removed) Setting the date of Tuesday, August 8 , 2017 at
7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
that would amend the City' s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations
pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00447 . The amendments would
generally allow ADUs west of Canyon Road, south of South Temple, west of
1300 East and south of I-80 . Currently, new ADU permits are only
available for properties located a mile or less from a fixed transit
stop. Additionally, the amendments will limit the number of ADU permits
issued per year to 25 . The Administration recently sent the Council
additional information in response to questions Council Members asked
during the last briefing in January. View Attachments
(P 17-20)
#6 . Approving the appointment of Danny Walz as the Chief Operating
Officer of the Redevelopment Agency.
(I 17-15)
#7 Approving Resolution 14 of 2017 appointing Cindy Cromer to the
Metro Water Board for a term extending through January 1, 2022 .
(I 17-14)
#8 . Approving Resolution 15 of 2017 appointing Joan DeGiorgio to
the Metro Water Board for a term extending through January 1, 2022 .
(I 17-14)
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#9 . Approving the appointment of Matt Lyon to the Planning
Commission for a term extending through June 23, 2021 . View Attachments
(I 17-8)
#10 . Approving the appointment of Carolyn Hoskins to the Planning
Commission for a term extending through June 23, 2021 . View Attachments
(I 17-8)
#11 . Approving the appointment of Fred Fife to the Parks, Natural
Lands , Trails, and Urban Forestry Advisory (PNUT) Board for a term
extending through October 19, 2019 . View Attachments
(I 17-4)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 27 p.m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
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This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council Regular Session meeting
held July 11, 2017 .
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