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09/18/2018 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 , 2018 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State. The following Council Members were present: James Rogers Amy Fowler Derek Kitchen Chris Wharton Erin Mendenhall Charlie Luke The following Councilmember was absent: Andrew Johnston Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; Jacqueline Biskupski, Mayor; Patrick Leary, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present. Councilmember Mendenhall presided at and Councilmember Kitchen conducted the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. OPENING CEREMONY #1 . 7:01:02 PM Pledge of Allegiance. #2 . 7:01:24 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct . #3. 7:02:44 PM Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to approve the minutes of the following City Council meetings . • September 4 , 2018 Formal Meeting • July 31 , 2018 Work Session • August 14 , 2018 Work Session (M 18-3) (M 18-4) PUBLIC HEARINGS #1. 7:03:39 PM Accept public comment about a General Obligation Bond for streets and roads improvements. As part of the "Funding Our Future" initiative, the City is considering issuing a General Obligation bond of up to $87 million dollars to pay for street reconstruction. (This would be in addition to the recently adopted sales tax increase, a portion of which will pay for increased street maintenance. ) During the public hearing the City will receive input from the public with respect to the potential issuance of the City's general obligation bonds, if approved 18 - 1 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 , 2018 at a special bond election, to finance various streets and roads improvements throughout the City and related infrastructure improvements and the potential economic impact that such improvements and projects will have on the private sector. View Attachment Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye. (B 18-6) #2 . 7:04:41 PM Accept public comment pertaining to the general development of the City' s Northwest Quadrant and the Inland Port. The Council held a series of fact-finding briefings to learn more about the Inland Port Authority, future steps for advancing the development of the Port, best practices for establishing a successful vision, impacts to local government, the City budget and environmental policies. View Attachment Councilmember Mendenhall provided introductory remarks about the proposal . View Comments Richard Holman, Vickie Samuelson, David Scheer, Marlene Jennings , Heather Dove, Steve Erickson, Jean Tabin, Kathryn Fitzgerald, Adam Guyman, Nancy Barrickman, Alex Johnson, Nigel Swaby, Kevin Leecaster, Darin Mann, Robyn Adamsom, Phil Triolo, Melinda Mcllwaine, Creighton Hart, and Thea Brannon, spoke and/or submitted written comments about the proposal . Comments included need to establish a Community Impact Subcommittee, residents knowing communities better than anyone, residents needing to inform decision makers about important issues/concerns, explore opportunities to improve workforce, establish a living-wage zone in the port, determine water source, additional air- quality monitors needed in the Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) to gage impact of housing/manufacturing development, rezoning issues, last/best chance to mitigate negative impacts the port would have on surrounding neighborhoods, air, water, wildlife, wetlands, and regional transportation network, drafting an ordinance furthering City interest in safeguarding health, safety, and welfare of residents (avoid issues that would likely be challenged by the Inland Port Authority Board (IPAB) ) , establish baseline to monitor increased traffic (potential for additional State funding) , enhance public transportation, allocate portion of tax increment for schools, analyze/modify manufacturing zones for trains/rail restrictions, protect/preserve bird migration (10 million annually) , protect Great Salt Lake Ecosystem, port would produce a tremendous amount of pollution to the Lake and entire valley, environmental degradation would not stop at current buffer zones, birds/animals/people would suffer from increased pollution, make environment primary focus going forward, National Audubon Society contributions, provide copy of City' s new sustainability ordinance to 18 - 2 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 IPAB members to be incorporated in future port plans/proposals, ensure proper planning/development from the beginning to avoid costly retrofits, address light pollution, dark skies, and noise issues, concerns with transporting/storing hazardous waste (prohibit use) , Great Salt Lake Ecosystem essential to City' s air/water quality, think beyond short-term economic/financial gains, impact of thousands of freight trains, cargo planes, tankers, and gravel/semi-trucks entering the valley every day, require an Environmental Impact Statement spelling out impacts/consequences, port would permanently alter character of Salt Lake City (SLC) , remove oil refinery, use money anticipated for port development to enhance public transportation, citizens right-to-demand net zero port emissions/waste, utilize innovative technological solutions, issue of social justice, most impoverished neighborhoods having the highest pollution, people benefitting the least would suffer the most from this project, opportunity to demand justice, air pollution in SLC being toxic (deadly to wildlife/humans) , unable to meet current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards (port would only make situation worse) , enormous cost/time/risk to clean up old landfill existing on the site (contains many toxic chemicals) , zoning request for landscape overly on inland port zone, pavement restrictions, incentivize efficiencies in building/energy consumption, net-zero airport/fire station, utilize green roofs, concern about overall process which stifles public comment in port negotiations, concern about overall costs, backdoor dealings where a few people profit and remaining residents suffer, concern about proposed pipeline to transport crude oil, serious consideration needed about the real costs to community/residents, public consistently being barred from port meetings, encourage more public discourse with IPAB to facilitate open public meetings, collaboration needed to find solutions that benefit everyone (not just a few individuals) , concern about having Amazon in port (guilty of corporate welfare (who covers financial impact) , asthma related fatalities would increase with port, current process being undemocratic (democracy required participation/open public meetings) , ensure large business interests/wealthy were not served at expense of residents/environment, SLC residents would be most impacted by a new port, Council/residents should demand all meetings on inland port planning be open to the public, determination needed on who would truly benefit from the inland port (where did the original idea come from) , an inland port should never be allowed, suggestion for referendum/public vote to determine if residents really wanted a port, State already has a port in Clearfield (another one not needed) , addressing enormous need for electricity, consideration/analysis needed for how port would impact future generations, City being held hostage by State, City growing too fast (no port) , proposal being perpetrated by developers/people whose interest was purely for profit, and request that the City/Council (given its limited capacity) , do everything possible to make port net-zero emissions and as least impactful as possible . 18 - 3 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 , 2018 7 :44:14 PM Councilmember Rogers thanked everyone for their participation and invited/encouraged them to attend an Inland Port Board meeting scheduled for September 26, 2018 at 4 : 00 p.m. (State Capitol) . He said although the City was trying to be as transparent as possible, decisions would be made by the IPAB, so it was important for residents to express their comments/concerns directly to that Board. Councilmember Mendenhall said she wanted to echo Councilmember Rogers' comments . She said comments received from various formats over the past few months (along with fact-finding sessions) would be coalesced into a report. She said the Council' s intent was to remain at the crux of conversations between the community, State, and IAPB as things advanced in order to be prepared for whatever might come in the future . She said comments/information gathered would be given to the IAPB for their consideration. Councilmember Mendenhall said although the Council did not have decision-making authority on the Port Board, the City was preparing an ordinance relating to some components of the Board. She said the public would be invited to provide additional input on the ordinance in October. She said the Mayor' s Administration had advanced several action items to lay the groundwork to ensure a successful port which included the creation of a NWQ Master Plan designed around an inland port, a Major NWQ Streets Plan, and formation of a Redevelopment Project Area (CRA) to catalyze development . She said although there was contention at times, the City had been working toward an inland port for a very long time which included the Mayor and her administration. Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to close the public hearing and request that Staff add the comments received during the public process to a report on the Inland Port Fact Finding Briefings , which motion carried, all members present voted aye. (T 17-3) Note : The Mayor left the meeting at the conclusion of this item. #3 . 7:47:27 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution authorizing a building permit fee waiver for Shelter the Homeless, Inc. The request would waive impact and permit fees associated with two Homeless Resource Centers (HRCs) located in Salt Lake City. Shelter the Homeless is a local nonprofit that will manage the new HRCs. View Attachment Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to close the public hearing and refer this item to the October 2, 2018 Council meeting for action as part of Budget Amendment No. 1 of Fiscal Year 2019, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . 18 - 4 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 , 2018 Ms . Gust-Jenson said there was a problem with the public notice so the Council would likely see this on an upcoming agenda . (R 18-21) #4 . 7 :49:10 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the Final Budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 . Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications (Budget Amendment No. 1) . View Attachment Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to continue the public hearing to October 2 , 2018 , which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (B 18-10) #5 . 7 :49:45 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of not-to-exceed $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of one or more series of airport revenue bonds (the "series 2018 bonds") for the purpose of financing certain capital improvements to the Salt Lake City international airport; authorizing the execution and delivery of a second supplemental trust indenture; giving authority to certain officials and officers to approve the final terms and provisions of the series 2018 bonds within the parameters set forth herein; providing for the publication of a notice of public hearing and bonds to be issued; providing for the running of a contest period; authorizing the taking of all other actions necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this resolution; and related matters . View Attachment Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . Council Members Mendenhall and Kitchen spoke about various aspects of the project and the value it would bring as a community asset . (Q 18-3) #6 . 7 :52 :21 PM Accept public comment related to the resolution of intention to designate an Assessment Area for the purpose of levying assessments against properties within the Assessment Area to continue to promote business activity and economic development in the central business area of downtown Salt Lake City by assessing benefited properties within the Assessment Area for the costs of such economic promotion activities for a period of three years and to fix a time and place for protests against the Assessment Area and its assessments, and 18 - 5 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 , 2018 related matters . (Central Business Improvement Area 2019 Designation) View Attachment Jason Ford said he was the General Manager of the Salt Lake City Sheraton Hotel located at 150 West 500 South. He said it was their intention to file a written protest about the assessment with the City Recorder. He said although assessed in 2015, they were not members nor represented by the Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance. He said they were not listed on its map as an available service and did not receive any benefits from programs or activities listed in the preliminary estimate. Mr. Ford said the Holiday Lighting Assessment street nearest them (West Temple between 400 South and 200 South) was not adjacent to their property. He said their hotel would not receive any esthetic or financial benefit from proposed lighting as their main entrance was on 500 South and outside of the assessment area . He said they did not have any street access to 400 South, so unless there was an amendment to the proposal to expand lighting to streets where they would actually be included in the benefits that would come from the assessment, he would argue this was illumination without representation. Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (Q 18-2) Note : Items 7 and 8 will be heard as one public hearing. #7 . 7:54:17 PM Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: 2019 Jurisdictions with Halfway House and Parole Violator Centers Grant, requesting funding for overtime costs for targeted enforcement, investigations, and additional patrol shifts, the purchase of a mobile surveillance trailer and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) , maintenance and repair costs for surveillance trailers, the purchase of safety restraints used in arrests, as well as supplies and training. View Attachment (B 18-3) #8 . Accept public comment regarding Child and Adult Care Food Program Reimbursement for YouthCity Snacks, requesting funding that will be used as reimbursement for snacks provided to YouthCity participants in Fiscal Year 2018-2019. View Attachment Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to close the public hearing and refer Items 7 and 8 to a future Consent Agenda for action, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (B 18-3) 18 - 6 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 , 2018 POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS #1 . 7:54:51 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to a parcel of property approximately located at 569 East 2nd Avenue to rezone the parcel from SR-lA (Special Development Pattern Residential District) to SNB (Small Neighborhood Business District) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2015-00273. The applicant is requesting the rezone in order to make the parcel zoning uniform for future development purposes (Applicant: Joseph Hatch-Boldspace, LLC) . View Attachment Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt Ordinance 49 of 2018, rezoning property at 569 East 2nd Avenue to Small Neighborhood Business District, which motion carried, all members present voted aye. (P 18-22) #2 . 7:55:31 PM Adopting a resolution providing for the conduct of a bond election on November 6, 2018 and for related matters. As part of the "Funding Our Future" initiative, the City is considering issuing a General Obligation bond of up to $87 million dollars to pay for street reconstruction. (This would be in addition to the recently adopted sales tax increase, a portion of which will pay for increased street maintenance. ) View Attachment Councilmember Mendenhall moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to adopt Resolution 38 of 2018 , providing for the conduct of the November 6, 2018 Special Streets Reconstruction Bond election, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (B 18-6) QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7:56:11 PM Councilmember Luke said it would be nice if the Mayor would come to a meeting so the Council could ask her questions . He thanked Mr. Leary as the Deputy Mayor for his attendance but found it very irritating that the Mayor was not available . Councilmember Rogers said he heard the Mayor say they would have their day in court and asked Mr. Leary if he knew anything about a suit over the Inland Port . Mr. Leary said he did not think the Administration was at a point to talk about that . Councilmember Rogers expressed further frustration that no one in the Administration had responded to an e-mail he sent regarding the Port. He said he looked forward to receiving a call from Mr. Leary. 18 - 7 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 , 2018 Councilmember Kitchen said he echoed concerns raised by Council Members Luke and Rogers . He said formal meetings provided an opportunity for the Council to ask the Mayor questions on the record. He said it was very frustrating when the Mayor left the meeting before any questions could be asked. He said he hoped Mr. Leary would take the Council' s concerns/frustration back to the Mayor in a meaningful way because Council Members wanted the Mayor to attend meetings to answer questions . He said it was important to the Council and constituents . COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :58:23 PM Taylor Anderson spoke about a capital improvement project proposed by the Ballpark Community Council relating to a lane change/reduction on 1700 South. He said the project would make that area more appealing to cyclists and friendlier to businesses and the community. He said it was also in-line with air-quality goals and asked the Council to support the proposal . Michelle McCardell expressed frustration that the Mayor would not answer e-mails/letters from her neighbors regarding foot-traffic, drugs, needles, etc. taking place on Rosewood Avenue. She said the Mayor needed to be aware that other things were happening in the City besides the Inland Port. Councilmember Kitchen said Amir Cornell submitted a comment card wishing to speak about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) but had already left the meeting. Mark Barone submitted a hearing card only expressing opposition to the Inland Port proposal because it would create more pollution from airplanes, trucks, trains, and automobiles . CONSENT 8:01:08 PM Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Item 3 (Human Rights Commission appointment - Angela Tuiaki) , which motion carried, all members present voted aye. #1 . Setting the date of Tuesday, October 2 , 2018 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution authorizing approval of an amendment to the interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County pertaining to the Senior Center located at 237 South 1000 East. Processes are in place to convey the Senior Center to the County as part of a property exchange. Under this proposal, the City will retain the Senior Center. View Attachment (C 15-942) 18 - 8 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 , 2018 #2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7 :00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would close a portion of 1100 West between approximately 900 South and Hayes Avenue as part of the 9-Line Corridor Plan pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2018- 00146 . The 9-Line Corridor is a linear parkway that runs along 900 South between the Surplus Canal and 200 West. This corridor has been historically used as a railroad corridor for passenger trains and was abandoned in 2007. This street closure is an early step in implementing the Transvalley Corridor Trail, a system of parks and trails that would connect the Westside with the foothills . (Petitioner: Mayor Jackie Biskupski) View Attachment (P 18-26) #3 . Approving the appointment of Angela Tuiaki to the Human Rights Commission for a term ending September 18, 2022 . View Attachment (I 18-2) Item pulled. #4 . Approving the appointment of Adrienne Bell to the Planning Commission for a term extending through September 18, 2022 . View Attachment (I 18-7) The meeting adjourned at 8 : 01 p.m. Council Chair City Recorder 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 pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) . This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held September 18, 2018 . sc 18 - 9