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10/07/2014 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 , 2014 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 7 : 00 p.m. at Parkview Elementary School, 970 South Emery Street (1170 West) . The following Council Members were present: Luke Garrott Erin Mendenhall Kyle LaMalfa Charlie Luke James Rogers Lisa Adams The following Councilmember was excused: Stan Penfold Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst; Allison Rowland, Council Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Council Policy Analyst; Amber McClellan, Constituent Liaison; Sean Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Dan Weist, Council Communications Director; Molly Farmer, Constituent Liaison; Kira Castagno, Council Staff Assistant; Priscilla Tuuao, Council Staff Assistant; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder; were present. 7 :02:50 PM Councilmember Luke presided at and Councilmember Adams conducted the meeting. 7 :07 :23 PM The Council offered a special thanks to the Salt Lake City School District, Parkview Elementary Principal Valerie Shaw, and Assistant Principal Debora Cluff. The Council further acknowledged State Representative Angela Romero and thanked her for being in attendance . OPENING CEREMONY #1 . 7:03:20 PM Pledge of Allegiance . Offered by Boy Scout Troop #80 from the Poplar Grove neighborhood; and followed by introduction of Scouts and Scoutmaster. #2 . 7:11:17 PM Parkview student performances : • "This is America" - Parkview Second grade classes (Choir Leaders : Jenny Panameno, Kimberly Sevy, and Polly Pearson- Terry) • "Thin Air" - Parkview Fourth grade classes (Dance Leader: Chara 14 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 , 2014 Huckins) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1 . 7:22:18 PM Accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting a proposal that would amend the West Salt Lake Master Plan pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00656 . The plan has been updated to reflect the evolution of transportation, land use, and sustainability in the area south of Interstate 80 from Interstate 215 on the west to Interstate 15 (I-15) on the east. The updated plan lays out the vision, goals and policies for the area, including: • encouraging reinvestment and redevelopment, • protecting ongoing investment in low-density residential neighborhoods while incorporating high-density development; and • making West Salt Lake a destination for outdoor recreation. (Petitioner — Mayor Ralph Becker) View Attachments 7 :26:07 PM Councilmember LaMalfa provided a brief background on the West Salt Lake Master Plan. He said the main focus included four factors : neighborhood preservation, better business nodes, Redwood Road improvements, and retail availability. He said the Plan consisted of over 100 pages and involved a great deal of City Staff work, neighborhood history, photos, and how it came to exist today. He said this evening was important for those who had not already commented to include what more could be done; he said the Council was present to listen. Jay Ingleby referenced the previous master plans from 1995, 2004, and 2006 . He expressed concern as to the difference for this plan and why the previous versions were never implemented or enacted. Giles Larson said he was drawn to this area because of the cultural diversity, large lot sizes, and Jordan River proximity. He said any City Policy or Master Plan that enhanced those assets would be successful . He said he hoped the City would continue to incentivize local neighborhood food production, consideration of City taxes similar to the State Agricultural tax exemption, as well as reconsidering the accessory structure ordinance and its size limitations . He expressed support of the 9-line idea, the ability to connect this area to the rest of the City, and the bike lane installations . Diane Horrocks spoke in support of accommodations for rowing teams such as a river port center or boat house as mentioned in the Master Plan. She further discussed the benefits of this team sport. 14 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 , 2014 Saddie Vigil and Diane Cruz spoke for the Neighbor Works Youth Group (5-16 years) . Comments included the group disliked gang fights, drug use, the appearance of some area homes, and the Rose Park reputation as a ghetto and for violence. This group wanted to see more parks and recreation or other organizations to get teens out of the streets and into school . George Chapman spoke in regards to problems with the Master Plan relative to parking, rezoning single family homes, or changing the character of the neighborhood, and the need for better mechanisms to notify area residents . He spoke against the Bus Rapid Transit or light rail project and their costs, and said that was another way to destroy the bus service for the Glendale and Poplar Grove areas . He said the solution would be to offer enhanced bus service for area transportation. Gina Hiatt said she had been a Glendale resident for 24 years . She expressed concern as to the growing number of homes being turned into rental properties that were not maintained. She inquired how the Plan was going to provide for the allowance of single family to convert to multi-family and yet ensure they remain maintained with caring landlords . Duane Smith expressed concern about the City spending millions of dollars to construct the parkway trail and then doing absolutely nothing to control the weeds . He said these were noxious weeds and legally required property owners to maintain and remediate these problems . He said almost every 9th Street mow-strip contained goat heads and bike riding was impossible without a flat tire . He said these items affect his property value and he wanted to see something done . Carroll Fill expressed concern that the 9th and 9th dead end at the river was chosen to rebuild. She suggested consideration of 8th South instead because it offered a direct route to Redwood Road. She said there was a critical need for neighborhood streetlights and traffic signals in her area. Gracie Morea spoke in favor of the Master plan and hoped for improvements to a neighborhood that had gone downhill . She said the area lacked security and she wanted to see an increase in patrol and response . Erik Lopez expressed concern as to the abandoned houses in the area attracting drugs or meth labs . He inquired as to occupancy permits and how those could help. 14 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 , 2014 Other unidentified or written comments from Kevin Dwyer and Carl LaRose Jr. included Council support of a diversity of recreation amenities along the Jordan River Parkway such as bicycle trail riding and water sports; public and alternative transit being critical infrastructure to achieving other Master Plan goals; area reputation; better development changing the way the Glendale area was considered; wanting children to feel safe when out playing; and the need for walking access from 4th South over the freeway towards the south. Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye. (T 14-3) #2 . 8:01:35 PM Accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting the 9 Line Corridor Master Plan pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2014-0004 . This planning document for the 9 Line Corridor, which follows the old Union Pacific rail line on 900 South from 200 West to the Surplus Canal, is an effort to provide a major pedestrian and bicycle link connecting the City's east and west neighborhoods. The 9 Line Master Plan identifies: • ways to utilize the space, including development ideas for vacant parcels along the trail, • plans for the continuation of the trail west to the Surplus Canal; and • identifies the necessary connections that need to be made to connect the nearby neighborhoods, amenities and activity nodes. (Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker) View Attachments 8:02:01 PM Councilmember LaMalfa provided background on the Plan. He said the 9-line was the trail that ran from the freeway to Redwood Road; this plan includes extending it from Redwood Road to the surplus canal to the West, and then East to 3rd West. He said the difference with this plan from the West Salt Lake Master Plan was that this plan was very detailed in what exactly should change along the trail . He said the Council was excited enough about the plan that they have already prefunded improvements at $600, 000 for this year alone . He said the overall visionary plan was to someday connect east and west with easy biking and walking trails . Jay Ingleby and George Chapman both expressed concern over the lack of maintenance on the 9-line especially when considering the expense; why the line would continue to the service canal; weeds, bushes, transients; necessary equipment for snow removal and cleaning; parks infested with drugs and alcohol; need for bike cops on a regular 14 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 , 2014 basis; the need to budget to maintain public safety; and improvements needing to be done the right way. Estella Diaz and several others from Youth Works in Glendale said theirs was a close knit community, however, drugs, violence, and gangs were an issue . They requested more stores, lights, and safety precautions to encourage a safe environment, and better sidewalks . Mike Morrodis and Diane Horrocks discussed rowing being a difficult sport to get started, but groups currently row in the canal . They said with the issue of youth and drugs and alcohol, what better but to encourage and foster participation in this sport; and finally, there was the need for a boat house or proper boating facility to encourage growth of this positive sport. Andrew Johnston said he would endorse the critical nature of linking the west to the east side . He said a key piece for trails was the need for focus on security, cleaning, maintenance, cut off areas, and train blockage areas . Other unidentified speakers and written comments from Alex Canelas, Fiefia Tukuafutonga, Carl LaRose Jr. , and Kevin Dwyer included the following concerns : wider bicycle lanes, ability for bikes to safely cross roads and the freeway without getting hit, more street lights, fishing areas along the river or a fish pond, a bike park by the 9-line under the highway by the Fear Factory in the dirt lot, bicycle pump track at 700 W. need additional amenities including water and shade to survive, collocating other recreation amenities in the vicinity would be synergistic and support entire family/group recreation, and positive comments felt in the community meeting this evening: witnessing families and a community coming together to support the children, interaction with community leaders being an example to the children who would be future leaders that people did care and teamwork being a must, and finally, for giving this community hope . Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye. (T 14-2) POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS #1 . 8:20:59 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to property at 432 North 300 West from RMF-35 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential to SR-3 Special Development Pattern Residential pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2014-00021 . The proposal 14 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 , 2014 would allow the owner to convert the existing home into a twin home, which is a less intense use than has occupied the space in the last two decades. The proposal would match the zoning of the property with adjacent properties along the street. Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to SR-3 Special Development Pattern Residential, consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics. (Petitioner - John Maxim) View Attachments Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to adopt Ordinance 61 of 2014 , which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (P 14-14) 8:22:46 PM COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL Sean Crossland said he just moved into the Glendale neighborhood and was excited to be a part of this community. He said he appreciates the Master Plan emphasis on neighborhood business districts, and felt it to be incredibly important to offer residential mixed use neighborhoods where residents could walk to make purchases, to work, or even to a local (well managed) bar which could actually improve the community or neighborhood kinship. Amy Jordan expressed appreciation for the bike lanes on California Avenue and the new library, and requested continued funding for community gardens . She said her kids could now ride their bikes without fear of the traffic. Written comments from Chong Luong, Carl LaRose Jr. , and Gina Lanzalea included concerns for homeless people in the 9th South Park preventing children from playing, careless drivers, and traffic coming from Jordan Park traveling over the speed limit in neighborhood areas along Illinois Avenue, and the request to either install speed limit signs or speed bumps . The meeting adjourned at 8 : 30 p .m. Council Chair City Recorder 14 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 , 2014 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 October 7, 2014 . clm 14 - 7