09/19/2017 - Work Session - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 19,
2017, at 2 : 17 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County
Building, 451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Lisa Adams, Stan Penfold, Erin
Mendenhall, Derek Kitchen, Charlie Luke, and James Rogers .
Absent: Councilmember Andrew Johnston.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council
Director; Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David
Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Jennifer Seelig, Mayor' s
Community Relations Director; Margret Plane, City Attorney; Nick
Tarbet, Council Office Policy Analyst; Russell Weeks, Council
Senior Advisor; Tracy Tran, Principal Planner; Larry Bowers,
Airport Operations Manager; John Anderson, Senior Planner;
Benjamin Luedtke, Council Constituent Liaison; Sean Murphy,
Housing and Neighborhoods Project and Policy Manager; Michael
Akerlow, Community and Neighborhoods Deputy Director; Laura
Briefer, Director of Public Utilities; Cory Lyman, Emergency
Management Program Director; Melissa Jensen, Housing and
Neighborhood Development Director; Mike Reberg, Community and
Neighborhoods Director; Jesse Stewart, Public Utilities Deputy
Director ; Wayne Mills, Planning Manager; Makayla Hardy, Deputy
City Recorder; and Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder .
Councilmember Penfold presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 17 p .m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 2:18:01PM WRITTEN BRIEFING ABOUT PROPOSED BOUNDARY CHANGES
FOR THE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT (MAD) . The District boundaries
have not been updated and certain areas of the City are not within
the boundaries of the District. The proposed boundary adjustment
("annexation") would re-align those boundaries to match the
service area of the Mosquito Abatement District. The process for
the Council's consideration will include action on an intent
resolution (scheduled under September 19 New Business) ,
advertising and notices sent, and a public hearing in November
prior to consideration of the final resolution. View Attachments
Councilmember Penfold stated this item was on the formal
meeting agenda tonight for consideration to adopt a resolution
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which would begin the boundary adjustment process with the Mosquito
Abatement District. Discussion was held regarding potential of
additional costs associated with the boundary adjustment.
#2 . 2:20:15PM FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ABOUT
STORM RESPONSE, INCLUDING FUNDING OPTIONS FOR RESIDENTS WHO NEED
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, RELATING TO THE JULY 26 STORM. View
Attachments
Laura Briefer, Cory Lyman, Melissa Jensen, Mike Reberg, and
Jesse Stewart briefed the Council with follow-up information
regarding damages from the July 26, 2017 storm. Discussion was
held regarding upcoming bid openings, investment upgrades for
future storms, updating the Drainage Master Plan, budget options
for infrastructure updates, damage numbers on homes affected by
the recent storms, loan/lien options within the City, and Federal
funding options for loans .
Councilmember Luke asked if Public Utilities was addressing
the wall/trail erosion at Miller Park which was damaged by the
storms . Mr. Stewart said the culvert repair would be started and
other erosion repairs addressed if it was proximate to the culvert.
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Follow-up from Public Utilities with further information
regarding the scope of a Drainage Master Plan update .
• Policy clarification/exploration of the City' s ability to
facilitate loans/liens for damages and how the programs would
operate .
• Follow-up regarding local dollars jeopardizing Federal
funding allocations .
#3 . 2:42:58PM BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
WAIVER OF LEASE FEES FOR A PORTION OF CITY-OWNED PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 200 RIO GRANDE STREET. View
Attachments
Russell Weeks, David Litvack and Margaret Plane briefed the
Council with attachments . Discussion was held regarding waving
lease fees to the State of Utah, proposed State Legislation,
timeline of future Council/State actions, potential tools of
measurement, Department of Workforce Services involvement with
services, dispersion of homeless across the City, intended safe-
space goals, tracking identification cards from Catholic Community
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Services (View Example Card) , food access at St . Vincent' s Homeless
Shelter, value statements, potentially unintended barriers with
the closure, winter services/over-flow shelter, and informational
concerns with identification cards .
Ms . Plane discussed the State' s process in association with
the closure of Rio Grande Street and the State' s Special Session.
Council Members requested the following items from Staff :
• Follow-up regarding the requirements of a public hearing for
the proposed street closure .
• Determine if smoking was allowed on Rio Grande Street after
it was taken over by the State .
• Figure out a metric for measuring area business and resident
perception of safety.
• Clarification on tracking individuals who use services (i .e.
finger printing, ID cards etc. )
Councilmember Rogers joined the meeting at 3 : 02 p .m.
#4 . 3:39:20PM BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CITY' S ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY' S NORTHWEST QUADRANT. The
proposal includes map amendments and zoning changes that are
intended to ensure future development and uses in the area are in
keeping with the City's goal to provide an economic engine for the
City and region, while protecting sensitive lands and wildlife
near the Great Salt Lake shore lands. Various sections of Title
21A of the Salt Lake City Code would be amended including the
following changes:
• Create the Northwest Quadrant Overlay (Natural Area,
Development Area, and Eco-
• Industrial Buffer)
• Amend the M-1 (light Manufacturing) Zoning District and Land
Use Tables
• Amend the Lowland Conservancy Overlay
The Council will also receive a general update from the
Administration about the Northwest Quadrant. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Wayne Mills, and Tracy Tran briefed the Council
with attachments . Discussion was held regarding Northwest Quadrant
zoning changes, creation of an overlay to stay in line with the
Master Plan, eco-industrial buffer qualifications, lowland
conservancy overlay, airport zoning boundaries, inclusion of
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definitions in the M1 zone, rail incorporation in the M1 zone,
minimum lot square footage requirements, prohibitions within the
eco-industrial buffer zone, and bird safety.
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Consider prohibiting large wind generation in the Ml zone
completely for the migratory pathway of birds or provide more
specifics on the conditions of the conditional use plan.
• Consult with biological experts on bird safety in the
Northwest Quadrant.
#5. 3:49:53PM BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS
OF SALT LAKE CITY CODE RELATING TO GROUND TRANSPORTATION. Temporary
rate restrictions on ground transportation fares for taxes, limos,
etc. , are currently in place. The proposal would make the rate
restrictions permanent and allow for the Airport Director to
establish other permanent rate restrictions, subject to approval
by the Mayor and City Council . View Attachments
Russell Weeks and Larry Bowers briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held regarding elimination of specific
words in the proposed ordinance, ground transportation rates
outside of the City, unreasonable fare rates when taxis leave the
airport, "taxi cab" requirements, ride sharing holding costs, geo-
fencing with Uber and Lyft, and transportation signage options at
the airport.
Council Members requested the following items from Staff :
• Look at feasibility of opening the first transportation lane
to any transportation company.
• Proposals for the new airport.
• How ground transportation options were being considered in
the new airport plan.
• Conversations regarding preferred access for the current
airport and the new proposed airport.
#6. 4:25:12PM BRIEFING REGARDING THE 21ST AND 21ST SMALL AREA
PLAN. The plan is centered on the commercial district running along
2100 South from about 1900 East to 2300 East. It will serve as a
plan for creating an improved and beautified business district
that is a unique destination but remains compatible in scale with
nearby existing, well-established neighborhoods. View Attachments
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Nick Tarbet and John Anderson briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held regarding single family
residential properties, no height/density bonuses to developers,
no street car extension, public/semi-public/private property
classifications, window scape on the ground level (transparent
glass required but shade mechanisms allowed) , density limitations
in the RMF-35 zones, building height issues, multi-family
residential uses, pedestrian safety of surrounding residents,
environmental concerns (PCE in the ground) , and traffic calming
measures .
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Consider putting a traffic calming measure at 2300 East and
2100 South off Parleys Way.
• Change the words `Master Plan' to `Neighborhood Plan'
throughout the draft (since it was not included in code,
zoning, or an ordinance) .
#7 . 4:43:53 PM BRIEFING REGARDING "GROWING SLC: A 5-YEAR HOUSING
PLAN" . The plan envisions Salt Lake City as a place where all its
residents can find housing that is safe, secure and affordable.
The plan outlines goals for creating long-term solutions for
increasing the housing supply, expanding housing opportunities
throughout the city, addressing systemic failures in the rental
market, and preserving existing units. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Ben Luedtke, Melissa Jensen, and Sean Murphy
briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion was held
regarding outreach to community members through Open City Hall,
market rate housing, housing in the non-profit/for-profit sectors,
healthy environment for housing to thrive, incentivizing
developers/landlords for affordability, potential pilot area,
multi-family residential uses versus retail uses, higher design
standards with development, increased density within the City, and
creating a safe pedestrian environment.
Councilmember Penfold stated public hearings would be held on
October 17, 2017 and November 21, 2017 with tentative action
scheduled on November 28, 2017 .
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Inclusion of an objective/mechanism to create opportunities
for affordable housing inclusion in pipeline projects .
• Consider a specification requiring ten-percent to be
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inclusionary zoning (if in an RDA area, an area with good
transit, or on City property) .
• Begin conversation of balancing project objectives and
conflicting values as a City (values balancing) .
• Conversation around land use and zoning, figure out
strategies to allow the market and private developers to move
forward with projects/ideas to bring additional product into
the housing market.
• Have a policy discussion around new construction projects
(not just renovation programs) to be as energy efficient as
possible .
• Policy discussion regarding geographic equity and the role of
City government in leveling the affordable housing market.
• Clarification on the current demolition ordinance
modification.
• Look at exploring opportunities for the City to be the land
owner to generate revenue by leasing City-owned property.
#8 . 5:27:43PM BRIEFING REGARDING THE CITY' S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS, WHICH INVOLVE THE CONSTRUCTION, PURCHASE OR RENOVATION
OF BUILDINGS, PARKS, STREETS OR OTHER PHYSICAL STRUCTURES.
Generally, projects have a useful life of five or more years and
cost $50, 000 or more. View Attachments
Ben Luedtke and Mike Akerlow briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held regarding an update on
unallocated impact fee balances, newly included police precinct in
impact fees, Fairmont Park, Citywide off leash parks, the 9-line
trail recommendation, and allocation of funds for projects which
include impact fees .
Council Members requested the following item from Staff :
• Follow-up with Parks for recommendations on how to proceed
with funding allocations .
#9 . 5:50:48PM INTERVIEW BROOKE YOUNG PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF
HER APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS (CDCIP) FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 . View Attachments
Councilmember Penfold said Ms . Young' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration .
#10 . 5:53:15PM INTERVIEW KATHERINE DAVIS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION
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OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE PARKS, NATURAL LANDS, TRAILS AND URBAN
FORESTRY (PNUT) ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 . View Attachments
Councilmember Penfold said Ms . Davis' name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration .
#13 . 5:56:12 PM INTERVIEW VICTORIA PETRO-ESCHLER PRIOR TO
CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK
COMMISSION (HLC) FOR A TERM EXTENDING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 .
View Attachments
Councilmember Penfold said Ms . Petro-Eschler' s name was on
the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#14 . HOMELESS ISSUES CHECK-IN. View Attachments
Item not held.
#15 . 5:59:44PM 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 17-5 for Announcements .
#16 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Item not held.
#17 . 6:01:05PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE .
(CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
enter into Closed Session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or
lease of real property pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-205 (1) (d) ; §78B-
1-137 Attorney-Client matters that are privileged; §52-4-205 (1) (c)
pending or reasonably imminent litigation; and §52-4-205 (1) (a)
character, professional competence, or physical or mental health
of an individual . A roll call vote was taken. Council Members,
Penfold, Adams, Luke, Kitchen, and Rogers voted aye . Councilmember
Johnston was absent from the meeting. See File M 17-2 for Sworn
Statements .
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In Attendance : Council Members Mendenhall, Penfold, Adams,
Kitchen, Luke, and Rogers .
Absent: Councilmember Johnston
Others in Attendance: Margaret Plane, Rusty Vetter, Cindy Gust-
Jenson, Benjamin Luedtke, Jennifer Bruno, David Litvack, Nick
Tarbet, Russell Weeks, Makayla Hardy, and Kory Solorio.
The Closed Session adjourned at 6 : 52 p.m.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 6 : 52 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAIR
CITY RECORDER
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.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
September 19, 2017 .
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