05/03/2016 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 3 , 2016
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7 : 04 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers, City
County Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
Stan Penfold Derek Kitchen Lisa Adams
James Rogers Andrew Johnston Erin Mendenhall
The following Councilmember was absent:
Charlie Luke
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno,
Council Executive Deputy Director; Jacqueline M. Biskupski, Mayor;
Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney;
and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Rogers presided at and conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:04:03 PM The Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:05:48 PM Mayor Biskupski presented the proposed Salt Lake
City budget, including the Library Fund, for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 .
(B 16-1) (B 16-2) View Budget Speech View 2016-2017 Recommended Budget
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:51:40 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance adopting the Downtown Community Plan and replacing the
Downtown Master Plan and the Gateway Specific Plan pursuant to
Petition No. PLNPCM2013-00768 . This final draft of the proposed plan
details the vision, policies, and framework that will guide growth and
development in the downtown over the next 25 years (Petitioner-Former
Mayor Ralph Becker) . View Attachment
7 :52:18 PM Michael Fife, Brian Tonetli, Bernie Hart, Kristina
Robb, James Alfandre, Jesse Deen, George Chapman, Nate Sechrist, Dave
Iltis, and Marie Taylor spoke regarding the proposal . Comments
included public outreach efforts, provide outdoor recreation space,
walkable/vibrant community, daylight/rehab canyon creeks, incentivize
developers, housing densities, more green space, cultural activities,
crime/safety issues, street utilization, downtown livability, job
creation, promote urban gardens, visioning/implementation document,
utilize other City plans to grow downtown, use money for proposed Trax
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lines to enhance bus service, alternative transportation options,
prioritize projects, targeting billboards for elimination, traffic
mitigation, retail markets, proposed Convention Center Hotel being too
small, delay additional Trax construction, and utilize alleys for
pedestrian access .
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting.
8:11:16 PM Councilmember Penfold said Council previously suggested
the Downtown Plan be updated to include references to the Transit Plan
and asked Staff if that had been accomplished. Russell Weeks, Council
Senior Policy Analyst, said he did not know. Councilmember Penfold
asked Mr. Weeks to ensure references were included before the proposal
came back to Council for a final vote . Councilmember Adams said that
change needed to be pointed out when the proposal returned.
Councilmember Rogers called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye.
(T 13-2)
8:13:19 PM Accept public comment on the following Grant Application
Submissions:
• #2 . Salt Lake City State Homeland Security Program Allocation -
Provides for 72-hour kit replacement, communications equipment,
and planning/training/exercise costs . View Application
• #3. Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities Drought
Contingency Plan - Funding will be used to hire a water
planning/engineering consultant to assist in updating the City's
Water Shortage Contingency Plan. View Application
• #4 Renewal of Child Care Development Fund Match Partnership
Grant - Funding will be used for salary and benefits for after
school instructors, group facilitators, an office facilitator and
office technician. The ages of youth being served are 5-12 years
of age. Services are provided after school at five YouthCity
sites. View Application
• #5 Salt Lake City Police Department Victim Advocate Program
VOCA Grant - Continuation funding will support current Victim
Advocate positions, as well as one additional Victim Advocate
position. View Application
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• #6 Beck Street Protected Bicycle Facility Design - Funding
would allow the City to hire a design firm to produce design
documents for a dual direction, physically separated bicycle
facility that replaces the existing bicycle lanes along the one
mile stretch of the Beck Street Frontage Road between Salt Lake
City and North Salt Lake City. View Application
• #7 Bonneville Connector Trail - Funding will be used for the
design and construction of the 0. 4 mile Bonneville Connector
Trail from the Bonneville Golf Course between Connor Street to
Wasatch Drive. View Application
• #8 GreenBike Expansion - This grant will fund the purchase and
installation of ten GreenBike stations between 600 West to 700
East and North Temple to 900 South. View Application
George Chapman, Dave Iltis, and Jim Webster spoke regarding Items
6 and 7 . Comments included limited public information/notification
about projects, Community Councils needing to be part of process,
daily cleaning/sweeping of Beck Street, ensure gravel trucks were
covered before entering street, increase community outreach, potential
location of proposed cycle tracks, reduce speed limit on Beck Street,
add bike lanes between North Temple/600 South to complete network,
connector trail issues, potential impact on neighborhoods/City, and
postpone approval . Craig Carter submitted a hearing card requesting
elimination of bike lanes .
Ms . Gust-Jenson provided background information/clarification on
the Grant Application Submission process . She said the Council and
Administration needed to work together to ensure the public had
opportunities to understand/participate in specific proposals . She
said if awarded, grant funding would help reduce the burden on
taxpayers . Councilmember Rogers asked if he was correct in assuming
that if the City was awarded grant funding there would be opportunity
for further public notification/discussion/hearings . Ms . Gust-Jenson
said yes with the exception of a few applications where the
Administration needed to act quickly to avoid losing funding. She said
Staff would continue to work on the process .
Councilmember Penfold said since this was the beginning of the
application process, there would be opportunities to get information
about proposed projects . He requested that future grant applications
include the name of Administrative personnel who could be contacted by
the public/Council .
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Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded to
close the public hearing (Items 2-8) and defer action to a future
meeting.
Substitute Motion: Councilmember Adams moved and Councilmember
Penfold seconded to close the public hearing for grant application
Items 2-8 except for Item 7 . She said for Item 7 (Bonneville Connector
Trail) , the motion was to close the public hearing and ask if the City
received funding for the project, Staff would ensure Council had an
opportunity to discuss additional public outreach and input
opportunities in the context of a budget amendment.
Councilmember Rogers called for the question on the Substitute
Motion, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(B 16-4)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
#1 . 8:24 :07 PM Adopting an ordinance that would amend Section
21A.52 , Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to residential dwelling unit
legalization pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2015-00142 . Under the
proposal, a new process would be instituted to legalize excess
dwelling units that have existed prior to 1995 but have never been
officially recognized by the City. The City implemented a temporary
legalization process from September 2012 to September 2013. When it
concluded, the Council asked the Administration to research a
permanent legalization solution. Related provisions of Title 21A,
Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition (Petitioner-
Former Mayor Ralph Becker) . View Attachment
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to adopt an ordinance amending Section 21A. 52 , Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to residential dwelling unit legalization.
8:24 :55 PM Councilmember Rogers said he previously requested
information regarding whether Staff had contacted the Utah Apartment
Association (UAA) about the proposal . Nick Tarbet, Council Policy
Analyst, said he was not aware of anyone doing that . Councilmember
Rogers said he wanted to delay action until UAA had been contacted for
feedback. Following discussion on Councilmember Roger' s request,
Councilmember Penfold withdrew his motion with the understanding the
proposal would be scheduled for a vote on May 10 , 2016. A majority of
the Council was in favor of postponing action and requiring any
response from stakeholders be submitted in writing.
(P 16-8)
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#2 . 8:29:35 PM Adopting an ordinance that would vacate all or
parts of nine subdivisions located on Salt Lake International Airport
property pursuant to Petition No. PLNSUB2014-00242 . The properties are
being vacated, or dissolved, in preparation of the Airport 's Terminal
Redevelopment Program. The subdivisions all reside on Airport property
and were originally drawn in the late 1800s and early 1900s, long
before the airport was built (Petitioner-Salt Lake City Department of
Airports) . View Attachment
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Adams seconded
to adopt Ordinance 18 of 2016, which motion carried, all members
present voted aye .
(P 16-9)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 8:30:11 PM
Douglas Cotant said he requested the Police Department
investigate a rule which prohibited Council Members from giving him a
ride home following Council meetings .
Jim Webster spoke about the misuse of funding received from the
Chevron oil spill, damage to City trees, and the importance of
protecting the City' s image.
Jason Mathis spoke about how to address challenges relating to
500 West medians (park strips being used for camping/drugs/crime) .
George Chapman spoke about prioritizing City projects,
approaching the Legislature to change laws to allow airport passenger
fees to be used to improve rail/fixed-guideway projects (extend Trax
to International Center) , expanding streetcar service on 200 West to
North Temple, and enhancing local bus service.
Marie Taylor spoke/submitted written comments about unit
legalization, impact of decisions made by police officers, and
concerns about the process/cost of appealing land use issues since the
Board of Adjustment was eliminated.
Dave Iltis said he had not received a response to a letter he
sent to Council regarding issues relating to Complete Streets . He said
the proposal did not address issues on 1st, 7th, & 13th South Streets
and the proposed budget for bike improvements needed to be doubled.
Doug Dansie said he participated in recovery work with people
dealing with substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse) and
expressed concerns about honoring Harvey Milk given some lifestyle
choices made by Mr. Milk based on his autobiography.
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Andrew Wyllie submitted a hearing card with comments about
improving downtown streets, walkability, and bike access .
Julie Datwyler submitted a hearing card requesting information
about Trax extension going west on 400 South (install stop at 254 West
400 South)
NEW BUSINESS
#1 . 8:45:40 PM Approving the appointment of Mike Brown as Salt
Lake City' s Chief of Police (Advice and Consent) . View Attachment
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to suspend the rules and approve the appointment of Mike Brown.
8:46:10 PM Council Members expressed their support for Chief Brown.
Councilmember Rogers read a statement prepared by Councilmember Luke
stating his support. View Statement
Councilmember Rogers called for a roll call vote . Council Members
Adams, Mendenhall, Kitchen, Penfold, Johnston, and Rogers voted aye.
Councilmember Luke was absent.
(I 16-13)
#2 . 8:48:22 PM Adopting a resolution adopting the tentative
budgets of Salt Lake City, Utah, including the tentative budget of the
Library Fund, for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 . View Attachment
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to suspend the rules and adopt Resolution 15 of 2016.
8:49:04 PM Councilmember Penfold said he wanted to assure residents
this was an open/public process and the Council looked forward to
receiving input about the City' s budget.
Councilmember Rogers called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(B 16-1) (B 16-2)
#3. 8:50:31 PM 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 present voted aye .
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8:52:12 PM Director Penfold moved and Director Kitchen seconded to
adjourn as the Local Building Authority and reconvene as the City
Council, which motion carried, all directors present voted aye.
Note : See File M 16-10 for Local Building Authority minutes .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. 8:52:50 PM Adopting a resolution expressing support for land
acquisition of Open Space and spending of Open Space Bond Funds. The
City has identified a number of properties that could be acquired and
preserved using the left over funds from a 2003 Open Space bond
measure that was approved by Salt Lake City voters. View Attachment
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Johnston
seconded to adopt Resolution 16 of 2016, which motion carried, all
members present voted aye.
(R 16-7)
#2 . 8:53:30 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing an Interlocal
Program and Funding Agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation, Park
City, and Summit County to form the Renewable Energy and Energy Choice
Partnership. An effort to jointly explore options for renewable energy
resources to serve community needs. View Attachment
Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Kitchen seconded
to adopt Resolution 17 of 2016, which motion carried, all members
present voted aye .
(C 16-253)
CONSENT 8:54:04 PM
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
#1 . Setting the dates of Tuesday, May 24 , 2016 and Tuesday, June
7 , 2016 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment regarding an ordinance
adopting the final budget and the employment staffing document for
Salt Lake City, Utah, including the Library Fund, and related
ordinances for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 .
(B 16-1) (B 16-2)
#2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, May 24 , 2016 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance
that would amend the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the
employment staffing document for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. Budget
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amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to
the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and
modifications. (Budget Amendment No. 4) View Attachment
(B 16-7)
#3. Setting the date of Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance
amending Section 21A. 30 . 045, Salt Lake City Code, relating to City
zoning regulations pertaining to building height in the D-4 Downtown
Secondary Central Business District pursuant to Petition No.
PLNPCM2015-00676 . The ordinance would allow for buildings of unlimited
height on the Salt Palace properties bounded by South Temple, West
Temple, 200 South and 200 West, while maintaining the permitted
maximum height requirement of 75-feet elsewhere in the district. The
change is designed to accommodate a future convention center hotel .
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part
of this petition (Petitioner-Former Mayor Ralph Becker) . View
Attachment
(P 16-12)
#4 . Setting the date of Tuesday, May 24 , 2016 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance
amending the zoning map pertaining to multiple parcels located between
1858 and 1888 South 1300 East to rezone those parcels from R-1/5 , 000
Single Family Residential District to I-Institutional District and
amending the Sugar House Master Plan Future Land Use Map pursuant to
Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00253 and Petition No . PLNPCM2014-00254 . The
ordinance would allow Westminster College, which owns the properties,
to use the structures for uses other than housing. Although the
applicant has requested that the properties have specific zoning,
consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another
zoning district with similar characteristics (Petitioner-Westminster
College) . View Attachment
(P 16-13)
#5. Setting the date of Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance
amending the zoning map pertaining to property located at 381 East
llth Avenue to modify the boundaries of a landmark site pursuant to
Petition No. PLNHLC2015-00403 . The proposal would allow the owner to
build another home on the property. The new home would not be subject
to the historic review standards the original home on the property was
(Historic Preservation Overlay - Landmark Site Boundary Alteration)
(Petitioner-Larry Perkins) . View Attachment
(P 16-14)
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#6. Setting the date of Tuesday, May 24 , 2016 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
hold a public hearing and accept public comment regarding an ordinance
amending the Sugar House Master Plan, amending the zoning ordinance to
create the FB-SC and FB-SE Form Based Special Purpose Corridor
districts , and amending the zoning map to apply FB-SC and FB-SE Form
Based Special Purpose Corridor zoning districts pursuant to Petition
No. PLNPCM2012-00576 and Petition No . PLNPCM2012-00577 . The proposal
includes new height limits and setback requirements for the Sugar
House Streetcar Corridor (Petitioner-Salt Lake City Council) View
Attachment
(P 14-5)
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 54 p.m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
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held May 3, 2016 .
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