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09/17/2019 - Work Session - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 , 2019 The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street. In Attendance: Council Members Andrew Johnston, Amy Fowler, Chris Wharton, Charlie Luke, James Rogers, and Analia Valdemoros . Absent: Councilmember Erin Mendenhall Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; David Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Lynn Pace, Acting City Attorney; Allison Rowland, Council Policy Analyst; Benjamin Luedtke, Council Policy Analyst; Robert Nutzman, Council Administrative Assistant; Jennifer Seelig, Mayor' s Senior Advisor; Jennifer McGrath, Community & Neighborhoods Interim Deputy Director; Kevin Young, Transportation Deputy Director; Randy Hillier, Finance Senior Budget & Policy Analyst; Ben Kolendar, Economic Development Deputy Director; Brian Fullmer, Council Policy Analyst; Matthew Cassel, City Engineer; Marina Scott, City Treasurer; Nole Walkingshaw, Public Services Deputy Director of Administrative Services; Jonathan Larsen, Transportation Director; John Vuyk, City Budget Director; Boyd Ferguson, Senior City Attorney; Kira Luke, Council Policy Analyst; Samuel Wolf, Police Sergeant; Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder; and DeeDee Robinson, Deputy City Recorder. Guests in Attendance: DJ Benway, Research Analyst-Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute (Item #1) ; Dejan Eskic, Senior Research Analyst- Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute (Item #1) ; and Tom Trevino, Salt Lake County Health Department (Item #5) . Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 2 : 11 p.m. AGENDA ITEMS #1 . 3:54:03PM BRIEFING FROM THE KEM C. GARDNER POLICY INSTITUTE REGARDING THEIR RECENT DATA ANALYSIS PUBLICATIONS, INCLUDING AN APARTMENT MARKET ANALYSIS FOR THE GREATER SALT LAKE REGION AND SALT LAKE CITY-SPECIFIC CENSUS TRENDS . View Attachments Dejan Eskic and DJ Benway briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion was held regarding residential building 19 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 , 2019 permits issued for residential units by type (2000-2017) , composition of building permits issued for residential units by type (2000-2017) , vacancy rates in Wasatch Front counties (2010- 2018) , change in average apartment rent for Salt Lake County (2000- 2018) , average apartment rent in Salt Lake County by zip code (2018) , percent change in average apartment rent in Salt Lake County by zip code (2000-2018) , yearly building permits issued by apartment units in Utah (2010-June 2019) , permits issued for apartment units in Salt Lake City by quarter (January 2014-June 2019) , and downtown zip codes within Opportunity Zones (proposed future Redevelopment Agency (RDA) projects) . Mr. Benway said Salt Lake City' s strength in apartment development showed there was demand coming from many different places, including a change in preferences for those looking to live downtown, and a shifting of more renters in Salt Lake City than homeowners . He said as the City' s economy remained strong and the population continued to grow, the City would become a more dynamic rental market. He said in terms of affordable housing, the mindset should be not all apartments were affordable, and not all apartments proposed would necessarily be affordable to all residents . Councilmember Rogers said he wanted to see the Areas of Opportunity updated with housing in a future report, noting that one of the goals of the RDA was to establish affordable housing across the City, and not just in one area. Councilmember Luke said it would be helpful to see what impact the Council' s decisions have had, as it would inform future affordable housing discussions . Councilmember Fowler said as the City gained additional housing units, they were currently not affordable for the majority of people. She added that the Council had an opportunity to be creative with the creation of policies to encourage affordability. #2 . 2:12:59 PM BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION AND SALT LAKE COUNTY PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS WITHIN SALT LAKE COUNTY AND SALT LAKE CITY RELATING TO NORTHWEST QUADRANT CONSTRUCTION. The resolution would amend a 2018 interlocal agreement between the City and County which transferred $2, 600, 000 in County Transportation Funds to the City. The funds reimbursed the City for street construction in the Northwest Quadrant (5750 West and 5960 West from 150 South to 300 South) . The construction itself was done by Stadler US, Inc. , then 19 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 , 2019 reimbursed by the City using the County funds. Since the two original street sections cost nearly $500, 000 less than anticipated, the County approved Stadler's construction of an additional street (150 South between 5600 West and 6000 West) . The proposed amendment includes this street addition. View Attachments Matthew Cassel and Allison Rowland briefed the Council with attachments . Councilmember Valdemoros inquired about the dollar amount needed to complete construction of the street. Mr. Cassel added that the street had been constructed, 150 South was added to the project, and no additional funds were required. #3. 2:25:43PM FOLLOW UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE FINAL BUDGET OF SALT LAKE CITY, INCLUDING THE EMPLOYMENT STAFFING DOCUMENT, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019- 20 . Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposed amendment includes funding for a contract to improve school crossing guard staffing, and increasing funding to add art elements to capital projects, among other changes. (Budget Amendment No. 1) View Attachments Benjamin Luedtke, Jonathan Larsen, Jennifer McGrath, Nole Walkingshaw, and John Vuyk briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion was held regarding ongoing property maintenance expense actuals, management/sale/purchase of property expenses, inventory of City-owned property, school crossing guard contracts/locations of crossings, which schools utilized required/optional crosswalks, 90 school crosswalks currently un-manned, State vs . City road crosswalk requirements, arts maintenance funding, inventory of City-owned art, a proposal to use 1% from future Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for art maintenance, an assessment on updating the inventory/appraisals of the City' s public works for art, and a one-time increase of 1 . 5% to the art budget within the current budget amendment (which would require an ordinance amendment to expand usage for funding art maintenance) . Councilmember Fowler said a funding proposal (possible 5% increase to the 1% CIP Art Fund) was needed for continued maintenance of City art. Councilmember Valdemoros said there had previously been many groups willing to fund public art and suggested a matching program for private and City funding to accommodate an assessment of City art inventory/appraisals . #4 . 2:57:58 PM BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION THAT WOULD 19 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION AND SALT LAKE COUNTY REGARDING THE ALLOCATION OF TOURISM, RECREATION, CULTURE AND CONVENTIONS (TRCC) FUNDS TO HELP FUND THE FIRST PHASE OF THE THREE CREEKS CONFLUENCE PROJECT. The project site is located where three major tributaries (Red Butte Creek, Emigration Creek, and Parleys Creek) join the Jordan River. Once completed, the new City park will include amenities such as an overlook platform, plaza space, a pedestrian bridge over the river, and a fishing pier. View Attachments Benjamin Luedtke, David Litvack, and Nole Walkingshaw briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion was held regarding TRCC revenue being administered by Salt Lake County (composed of five Mayors/four residents in the County) , TRCC application process, funding sources for all three phases, reimbursement deadline for construction expenses (October 31, 2019) , and estimated start dates for construction. Councilmember Fowler inquired about flagging TRCC qualified projects along with continued monitoring of upcoming City projects to maximize utilization of TRCC funds . Mr. Walkingshaw said now with more experience, the City could be more deliberative with strategic/targeted requests . Mr. Litvack said there was an opportunity for the Council and Administration to work together to identify possible projects for strategic fulfillment. Councilmember Luke said he wanted, for this project and other future open space projects, a potential operational partnership with other community entities to assist in managing the City' s assets . #5. 4:25:14 PM BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD AUTHORIZE TEMPORARILY CLOSING A PORTION OF 2100 SOUTH STREET BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY SR-201 AND 7200 WEST STREET. Modified access to area businesses will be maintained during the closure. The reason for the temporary closure is repeated illegally dumped tires and other debris in the area . Sensitive wetlands in the area have also been degraded by the illegal activity. The temporary closure would allow municipal and community organizations to draft plans for enforcement and clean up for the area . View Attachments Brian Fullmer, Jennifer Seelig, Kevin Young, Samuel Wolf, and Tom Trevino briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion was held regarding support from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) , City of West Valley, and Salt Lake County Health Department 19 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 , 2019 for the endeavor, history of the problematic area (since mid- 1980' s) , concerns regarding environmental degradation due to hazardous materials, proposed road closure route, clean-up cost (labor, disposal, equipment, operator) , type/quantity of waste removed, and waste-dumping preventative measures . Councilmember Johnston inquired about previous efforts to prevent dumping in the area. Mr. Trevino said there had been many individual agencies not working together collaboratively as they had in more recent times . Mr. Wolf said due to the remote location, there were no power lines to provide lighting in the area, thus providing easy dumping access . He said among the waste were drug paraphernalia, alcohol bottles, and remnants of other crimes that were occurring in this area. He said it was not feasible to get an officer to the area when the crimes were happening, however; they had relied on DNR employees being able to witness and report on incidents happening in the area. Councilmember Fowler said she supported the closing of the road/clean-up, and inquired about the multi-agency supportive effort for long-term solutions . Ms . Seelig said a few elements that might be successful were : reconfiguration of DNR road to entice more traffic (have a more watchful presence in the area) , and focus enforcement where there was lighting in the area. Mr. Young discussed Transportation aspects of the proposed area closure: hard-closures at two locations (approximately 6500 West and 6900 West) with jersey barriers, and signage warning of road closures ahead with access to businesses only (at 6100 South) . #6. Tentative Break #7 . 3:10:32 PM BRIEFING REGARDING TWO RELATED RESOLUTIONS REGARDING CITY BONDS: 1) A resolution that would approve the issuance and sale of up to $62,500, 000 aggregate principal amount of Sales and Excise Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding Sales Tax Revenue Bonds of the City; authorizing the execution and delivery of a supplemental trust indenture to secure said bonds; giving authority to certain officials and officers of the City; and providing for related matters; and 2) A resolution that would authorize and approve the issuance 19 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 , 2019 by the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Salt Lake City of not more than $46, 000, 000 of Tax Increment Refunding Bonds Series 2019, and approving an annual contribution agreement for such bonds. View Attachments Kira Luke and Marina Scott briefed the Council with attachments . Ms . Scott clarified the first resolution proposed to refund two outstanding City bonds (Sales Tax 2007A/2013A) , and the second resolution was for refunding the Tax Increment Bond (Series 2019) and a new annual contribution agreement between Salt Lake City and the RDA. #8 . 3:16:25 PM BRIEFING REGARDING THE COUNCIL' S LEGISLATIVE INTENT STATEMENTS FOR FISCSAL YEAR 2019-2020 . Legislative Intents are formal requests the Council makes of the Administration that are adopted along with the annual budget. This briefing will consist of conversations with the Administration designed to exchange any preliminary information and feedback needed to clarify each Intent. View Attachments Allison Rowland, Randy Hillier, David Litvack, Jennifer McGrath, Nole Walkingshaw, and Ben Kolendar briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion was held regarding Fiscal Year 2020 Legislative Intents including: the Park Ranger Program, Funding Our Future-New Sales Tax Funds for Public Safety, Green Team Metrics (employment service) , Sustainability rate increase (waste collection) , Complete Streets definition (possible inclusion of pedestrian and neighborhood safety) , Golf food and beverage options (additional facilities within clubhouses) , Fire Department Medical Response Team, Police uniform allowance, allocation for a new Economic Development staff position ($110, 000) , Funding Our Future-Housing Program outcome report, Funding Our Future- affordable housing allocation, and Funding Our Future-unspent funds (to be included in the FY2021 Annual Budget discussions for evaluation/appropriation) . Straw Poll: Support for proposal to add to Police overtime for the purpose of patrolling parks and providing advance notice to the Mayor. All Council Members present were in favor. #9. 5:37:34 PM INTERVIEW JILL WILKERSON-SMITH PRIOR TO CONSIDERING HER APPOINTMENT TO THE UPACA BOARD FOR A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 17 , 2023 . View Attachments Councilmember Luke said Ms . Wilkerson-Smith' s name was on the 19 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 , 2019 Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #10 . 5:40:17PM INTERVIEW DARIN MANO PRIOR TO CONSIDERING HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 17 , 2023 . View Attachments Councilmember Luke said Mr. Mano' s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. #11 . 5:42:51PM INTERVIEW ALICIA RYANS PRIOR TO CONSIDERING HER APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (CDCIP) ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM ENDING JUNE 6, 2022 . View Attachments Councilmember Luke said Ms . Ryans' name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. STANDING ITEMS #12 . 5:45:16 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Council may give feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council business, including but not limited to scheduling items . See File M 19-5 for announcements . #13 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Item not held. #14 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE . Item not held. The meeting adjourned at 5 : 46 p.m. COUNCIL CHAIR CITY RECORDER 19 - 7 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 , 2019 This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as other items may have been discussed; please refer to the audio or video for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) . 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