06/16/2015 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 7 : 30 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers,
City County Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
Stan Penfold Charlie Luke Luke Garrott
Kyle LaMalfa Erin Mendenhall Lisa Adams
James Rogers (absent until 7 : 52 p.m. )
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; David Everitt,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Nicole
Smedley, Assistant City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and Councilmember Luke
conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:33:36 PM Pledge of Allegiance.
#2 . 7:34:00 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember
LaMalfa seconded to approve the following Salt Lake City Council
meetings , which motion carried, all members voted aye.
• June 2 , 2015 Formal Meeting
• June 9, 2015 Formal Meeting
(M 15-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:34:23 PM Accept public comment and consider approving an
ordinance adopting the Plan Salt Lake general plan as described in the
Municipal Land Use and Development Management Act, Utah Code Section
10-9a-101 pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00682 . (Petitioner -
Mayor Ralph Becker) View Attachment
Jason Mathis spoke about recommendations/strategies being
proposed by the David Eccles School of Business regarding the economic
climate in Salt Lake City and requested the Council continue the
public hearing to allow additional review/input/modifications .
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded
to continue the public hearing to a future date, which motion carried,
all members voted aye, except Councilmember Rogers who was absent for
the vote .
(T 13-3
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#2 . 7:36:51 PM Accept public comment on the following grant
application:
A. What Works Cities Program Grant - NEW PROGRAM
Purpose/Goal of the Grant: To educate city decision makers
about developing policy and procedures on how to use city
data and to facilitate data driven decision making. In
addition, the funding would be used to help the City to use
data and evidence to improve citizen engagement results, and
make government more effective.
Grant Amount: Could be as much as $750, 000
Requested by: Salt Lake City Mayor's Office
Match Requirement: -0-
Funding Agency: Bloomberg Philanthropies
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to
close the hearing and refer to a future Consent Agenda, which motion
carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember Rogers who was
absent for the vote .
(B 15-4)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 7:37:25 PM Adopting ordinances relating to the Salt Lake City
budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 . Please note: Ordinances listed below
"D1a" through "Dls" are associated with the implementation of the
2015-2016 budget including the Library Fund.
Council Staff Reports on Previously-Presented City Department Budgets
a) Ordinance adopting the City budget, excluding the budget for the
Library Fund which is separately adopted, and the employment
staffing document of Salt Lake City for fiscal year 2015-2016.
(B 15-1)
7:38:53 PM Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember LaMalfa
seconded to adopt Ordinance 27 of 2015 approving Salt Lake City' s
Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget as outlined in the attached Key Changes
schedule and staffing document with contingencies outlined below, and
excluding any items that may be considered separately, the schedule
for capital projects and debt, and the Library Fund.
7:39:26 PM Councilmember Garrott thanked everyone for their efforts
during the budget process . He expressed concerns about the budget
including fees/fines relating to parking and said he would vote
against the motion. He said he felt current City parking policies were
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hurting downtown and hoped the Council would work with him to make
revisions .
7:41:25 PM Councilmember Adams said she agreed with concerns raised by
Councilmember Garrott and said it was important for people to feel
welcome downtown. She said residents were concerned about increased
crime and she wanted more bike patrols in Sugar House/east bench.
7:43:03 PM Councilmember Luke said, although he had some concerns, he
felt the overall budget was good. He said he supported funding for
additional patrol officers and hoped the Federal grant application was
successful .
Councilmember Luke called for a roll call vote . Council Members
LaMalfa, Penfold, Mendenhall, Adams, and Luke voted aye . Councilmember
Garrott voted nay. Councilmember Rogers was absent for the vote .
b) Ordinance adopting the budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake
City, Utah for fiscal year 2015-2016.
7 : 45 : 37 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember
Mendenhall seconded to adopt Ordinance 28 of 2015, approving the
budget for the Library Fund for fiscal year 2015-2016, which motion
carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember Rogers, who was
absent for the vote.
(B 15-2)
c) Ordinance adopting the rate of tax levy to be credited to the
Library Fund for fiscal year 2015-2016.
(B 15-2)
7:46:14 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall
seconded to adopt Ordinance 29 of 2015 setting the rate of tax levy to
be credited to the Library Fund for fiscal year 2015-2016 :
• a rate of . 000747 which will generate $13 , 865 , 463 in on-going
revenue;
• a one-time judgment levy rate of . 000002 which will generate
$37 , 123 in one-time revenue, which motion carried, all members
voted aye, except Councilmember Rogers, who was absent for the
vote.
d) Ordinance adopting the rate of tax levy, including the levy for
the Library Fund, upon real and personal property within Salt
Lake City made taxable by law for fiscal year 2015-2016.
(B 15-1)
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7 :46:56 PM Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Garrott
seconded to adopt Ordinance 30 of 2015 setting the rate of tax levy,
including the levy for the Library Fund, upon all real and personal
property within Salt Lake City, made taxable by law for fiscal year
2015-16, including the following tax rates :
1 . For the General Fund - a rate of . 003861 which will generate
$71 , 666,068 in on-going revenue;
2 . For the General Fund Judgment Levy - a one-time Judgment Levy
rate of . 000012 which will generate $222,738 in one-time revenue.
3 . For General Obligation Bonds - a rate of . 000989 which will
generate $18,357,353 in revenue;
4 . For the Library Fund - a rate of . 000747 which will generate
$13,865,463 in on-going revenue;
5 . For the Library Fund Judgment Levy - a one-time Judgment Levy
rate of . 000002 which will generate $37 ,123 in one-time revenue,
which motion carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember
Rogers, who was absent for the vote .
7 :47 :40 PM Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember LaMalfa
seconded to adopt the resolution required to be submitted to the State
Tax Commission authorizing these rates as adopted, which motion
carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember Rogers, who was
absent for the vote .
7 :47 :57 PM Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Garrott
seconded to adopt the total amount to be transferred to CIP, including
$8,070,139 in funding for annual debt service and ESCO payments, and
with the understanding that the remaining funding for CIP projects
will be considered separately later this year, which motion carried,
all members voted aye, except Councilmember Rogers, who was absent for
the vote .
7 : 48 :26 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Garrott
seconded to adopt the Legislative Intent Statements as outlined on the
motion sheet (Motion 5 - Items a thru n) , which motion carried, all
members voted aye, except Councilmember Rogers, who was absent for the
vote . Councilmember Garrott asked staff to ensure that all the City' s
partner agencies who were getting contingent appropriations know the
terms of those as quickly as possible .
7 :49:07 PM Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Garrott
seconded to adopt all ordinances relating to the fiscal year 2015-16
Budget, as detailed in the agenda as Items Dl .e thru Dl . s, with the
exception of Item p, which includes an existing section of City Code
delegating fee setting authority to the Administration, would not be
adopted, but a briefing about the topic would be scheduled at a later
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date, which motion carried, all members voted aye, except
Councilmember Rogers, who was absent for the vote .
e) Ordinance 31 of 2015 approving a compensation plan for all non-
represented employees of Salt Lake City.
(0 15-5)
f) Ordinance 32 of 2015 appropriating necessary funds to implement,
for fiscal year 2016, the provisions of the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) dated effective June 23, 2013, as amended,
between Salt Lake City Corporation and the American Federation of
State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 1004 (AFSCME) ,
representing eligible employees, pursuant to the Collective
Bargaining and Employee Representation Joint Resolution dated
March 22, 2011 .
(O 13-12)
g) Ordinance 34 of 2015 appropriating necessary funds to implement,
for fiscal year 2016, the provisions of the Memorandum of
Understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and the
International Association of Firefighters Local 1645,
representing Firefighters and Fire Captains in the Salt Lake City
Fire Department, dated on or about June 24, 2015.
(O 15-6)
h) Ordinance 33 of 2015 approving a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between Salt Lake City Corporation and the International
Association of Firefighters Local 1645, representing Firefighters
and Fire Captains in the Salt Lake City Department pursuant to
the Collective Bargaining and Employee Representation Joint
Resolution dated March 22, 2011 , which shall become effective on
proper ratification and signature.
(O 15-6)
i) Ordinance 35 of 2015 appropriating necessary funds to implement,
for fiscal year 2016, the provisions of the Memorandum of
Understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and the
International Union of Police Associations Local 75, representing
Police Officers in the Salt Lake City Police Department, dated on
or about June 20, 2014 .
(0 14-14)
j) Ordinance 36 of 2015 amending Section 12. 56. 550, Salt Lake City
Code, regarding the imposition of penalties for violation of the
City's parking ordinances and the reduction of penalty amounts.
(0 14-16)
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k) Ordinance 37 of 2015 amending Section 12. 56. 150, Salt Lake City
Code, to provide an enhanced penalty for willful or egregious
occupancy of a metered parking space without paying for such
occupancy.
(0 12-20)
1) Ordinance 38 of 2015 amending Section 12. 56. 590, Salt Lake City
Code, regarding the exemption of official vehicles from certain
requirements of the City's parking ordinances.
(O 13-17)
m) Ordinance 39 of 2015 enacting Section 12. 56. 595, Salt Lake City
Code, providing for the issuance of a business parking permit.
(0 15-9)
n) Ordinance 40 of 2015 amending Section 12. 56. 330, Salt Lake City
Code, regarding the regulation and use of freight curb loading
zones.
(0 10-13)
o) Ordinance 41 of 2015 amending Sections 15. 16. 031 and 15. 16. 035,
Salt Lake City Code, relating to golf courses and green fees and
group reservations and amending the corresponding portions of the
Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(O 14-15)
p) Item pulled. Ordinance amending Section 15. 16. 090, Salt Lake City
Code, relating to events no longer produced or sponsored by Salt
Lake City, and amending the corresponding portions of the Salt
Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule.
(0 15-8)
q) Ordinance 42 of 2015 amending Section 15. 16. 060, Salt Lake City
Code, relating to tennis court use fees, and amending the
corresponding portions of the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee
Schedule.
(0 12-19)
r) Ordinance 43 of 2015 enacting Section 12. 76. 100, Salt Lake City
Code, imposing pedestrian crosswalk flag fees, and amending the
corresponding portions of the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee
Schedule.
(0 15-7)
s) Ordinance 44 of 2015 amending various fees set forth in the Salt
Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule.
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(O 11-9)
#2 . 7:49:51 PM Consider a motion to recess as the City Council and
to convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority.
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded
to recess as the City Council and convene as the Board of Directors of
the Local Building Authority, which motion carried, all members
present voted aye.
Director Penfold moved and Director Garrott seconded to adjourn
as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority and
reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all directors
present voted aye .
Note : See M 15-10 for Local Building Authority minutes .
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7:51:41 PM
Councilmember Mendenhall said she missed seeing Mayor Becker at
recent Council meetings and asked Mr. Everitt to communicate that to
him.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7:52:23 PM
Ski Lawrence expressed concerns about inconsistent fares and
availability issues relating to taxi services in Salt Lake City.
Councilmember Luke said the Council planned to address the issue and
asked staff to work with Mr. Lawrence .
Dallon Cooper spoke and submitted written comments about the
potential for the City to include Grenoble, France as a Sister City.
Scott Rosenbush spoke about leaving the prison at its current
location, federal grants for additional police officers, and taxi rate
deregulation.
Oscar Ross Jr. spoke about police officers across the nation
violating citizen' s rights, corruption, flawed Civilian Review Board
results, investigate January 11, 2009 incident, and potential prison
site .
Mike Millard spoke in support of the proposed grant to hire
additional police officers and the need for an educational component
to help citizens prevent crime in their own neighborhoods .
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NEW BUSINESS
#1 . 8:03:14 PM Adopt a resolution supporting placing a proposed
local option transportation sales tax on the 2015 municipal election
ballot to fund transportation projects in Salt Lake City and Salt Lake
County. View Attachment
8:03:28 PM Councilmember Garrott said the resolution would allow
voters to approve or reject the proposed tax. He said revenue would be
shared by other entities to address transportation needs . He said
other issues including public education also needed to be addressed.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
suspend the rules and adopt Resolution 21 of 2015 .
8:05:04 PM Councilmember Mendenhall commented about the abbreviated
timeline the City/County had to address the issue . She said the
Council typically did not handle issues in this manner but would still
support the proposal .
Councilmember Luke called for the question, which motion carried,
all members voted aye .
(R 15-1)
#2 . 8:05:56 PM Adopting an ordinance enacting temporary land use
regulations for facilities that provide end of life care and respite
care . (Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance - Title 21A)
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
suspend the rules and adopt Ordinance 26 of 2015 enacting a temporary
land use regulation amending Subsections 21A. 33 . 070 and 21A. 62 . 040,
Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to end of life care and respite care
with the following change: that the footnote in Subsection 21A. 33 . 070 ,
Salt Lake City Code, referred to in Section 3 of the temporary zoning
regulations be amended as follows : that occupancy shall be limited to
25 persons in a facility providing end of life care and respite care
and a facility which was legally established prior to June 12 , 2015
shall be deemed a legal conforming use and not be subject to this
occupancy limit, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
(0 15-10)
#3 . 8 :06:54 PM Adopting a motion authorizing the Council Chair to
sign a contract with Eide Bailly to conduct financial audits of the
City.
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Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to
suspend the rules and adopt the motion, which motion carried, all
members voted aye, except Councilmember Mendenhall who voted nay.
(C 15-430)
CONSENT 8 :0 7 :2 9 PM
Councilmember Adams moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 4 (appointment
of Andres Paredes) , which motion carried, all members voted aye .
Councilmember Adams moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to
approve the appointment of Andres Paredes with a correction that his
term would expire on July 1, 2016 rather than July 1, 2017 .
8:08 :28 PM Council Members commented on the motion.
Councilmember Luke called for the question, which motion carried,
all members voted aye, except Councilmember Garrott who voted nay.
#1 . Approving the appointment of Justin Neville to the Housing
Advisory and Appeals Board for a term extending through December 31,
2018 .
(I 15-16)
#2 . Approving the appointment of Anne Oliver to the Salt Lake
City and County Building Conservancy and Use Committee for a term
extending through July 18, 2019 .
(I 15-17)
#3 . Approving the appointment of Heather Wilson to the Planning
Commission for a term extending through July 1, 2019 .
(I 15-18)
#4 . Approving the appointment of Andres Paredes to the Planning
Commission for a term extending through July 1, 2016 .
(I 15-18)
#5 . Approving the reappointment of Clark Ruttinger to the
Planning Commission for a term extending through July 1, 2019 .
(I 15-18)
#6 . Setting the date of Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 6 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider one or more ordinances adopting and
ratifying the rate of tax levy, greater than the Certified Tax Rate,
upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable
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by law for Fiscal year 2015-2016 .
(H 15-3)
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 15 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 June 16, 2015 .
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