09/03/2019 - Work Session - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 , 2019
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 3, 2019,
in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State
Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Erin Mendenhall, Chris Wharton,
Charlie Luke, Andrew Johnston, Analia Valdemoros, and Amy Fowler.
Absent: Councilmember James Rogers .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive
Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; David
Litvack, Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Benjamin Luedtke, Council
Public Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Associate Deputy
Director; Nick Tarbet, Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; Mary
Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Advisor; John Vuyk, Budget
Director; Lynn Pace, Acting City Attorney; Jonathan Larsen,
Transportation Director; Jennifer McGrath, Community and
Neighborhood Interim Director; Russell Weeks, Council Policy
Analyst; Nick Norris, Planning Director; Brian Fullmer, Council
Policy Analyst; David Gellner, Principal Planner; Samuel Owen,
Council Public Policy Analyst; Allison Rowland, Council Public
Policy Analyst; Lani Eggertsen-Goff, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Director; Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; and
Kory Solorio, Assistant City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Jeff Silvestrini, Millcreek City Mayor (Item
No. 5) ; Dwight Marchant, Millcreek City Councilmember (Item No .
5) ; and Cheri Jackson, Millcreek City Councilmember (Item No. 5) ;
and James Keifert, Petitioner (Item No. 7) .
Councilmember Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting
until the arrival of Councilmember Luke (3 : 15 p.m. ) .
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 14 p .m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 4:56:49PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION,
IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE .
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Johnston
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) ; and Attorney-Client matters that are privileged
pursuant to Utah Code §78B-1-137, Utah Open and Public Meetings
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Law. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Johnston, Wharton,
Luke, Valdemoros, Mendenhall, and Fowler voted aye. See File M 19-
1 for Sworn Statement.
In Attendance: Council Members Johnston, Valdemoros, Wharton,
Fowler, Luke, and Mendenhall .
Absent: Councilmember Rogers .
Others in Attendance: Jennifer Bruno, Benjamin Luedtke, Cindy Lou
Irishman, Nick Tarbet, Kristin Riker, Lynn Pace, Allison Rowland,
Mary Beth Thompson, Allison Parks, Shellie Finan, Daniel Rip,
Jennifer McGrath, and Scott Crandall .
The Closed Session adjourned at 6 : 23 p.m.
#2 . 2:59:54 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT 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, among other
changes. (Budget Amendment No. 1) View Attachments
Benjamin Luedtke, Mary Beth Thompson, and John Vuyk briefed
the Council with attachments . Mr . Luedtke reviewed the budget
amendments .
Discussion was held regarding the Surplus Land Fund, required
versus non-required crossings (traffic control/crossing guards) ,
and increasing the Art Fund.
Mr. Luedtke said a public hearing was scheduled for September
17, 2019 with tentative action on October 1, 2019 .
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Provide a list/summary of what makes a crossing require/not
require traffic control/crossing guard (particularly
elementary schools) .
• Future policy discussion about increasing the Art Fund and
dedicating a percentage of the increase to maintenance.
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#3. 2:27:04PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A RESOLUTION THAT WOULD
APPROVE FIVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND SALT LAKE
COUNTY TO TRANSFER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS ON A REIMBURSEMENT
BASIS FOR CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS WITHIN SALT LAKE COUNTY
AND SALT LAKE CITY. These projects include the planning, design,
and/or construction of: View Attachments
• Life on State
• Sugar House circulation study and transit alternatives
analysis
• 200 South transit corridor and bus hub
• North Temple bus hub
• 9-Line trail .
Russell Weeks, Jonathan Larsen, and Jennifer McGrath briefed
the Council with attachments . Mr. Weeks provided an introduction
of the proposed transportation funds . Mr. Larsen provided a status
update for each agreement/project.
Discussion was held regarding public outreach for the
projects/analysis, State Street Project boundaries/grant amount,
Utah Transit Authority (UTA) involvement with the State Street
Project, Transit Alternatives Analysis (S-Line extension)
timeline, how the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) intersects with the
900 South design/construction, bridging over train tracks (900
South Project) , funding for the Sugar House study/analysis, and
exploring other city mobility hubs .
Council Members requested the following item from Staff:
• Provide a brief report (one sheet/bullet points) on community
engagement of the projects .
#4 . Tentative Break
#5 . 4:08:14PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A RESOLUTION THAT WOULD
AUTHORIZE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY
CORPORATION AND MILLCREEK REGARDING BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS . The
proposal involves adjusting the cities' boundaries in an area
bordered by 1300 East Street and Highland Drive, and Miller Avenue
and Woodland Avenue, with land moving from Salt Lake City's
jurisdiction to the City of Millcreek. The proposal would also
move a roundabout to Millcreek's jurisdiction at approximately
2300 East Street and 2700 South Street. Salt Lake City would
receive an agreed-upon amount of tax revenue in exchange for the
boundary adjustment. The proposal is the result of a collaborative
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process involving elected officials from both cities over the past
several months. View Attachments
4:08:27PM Councilmember Luke stated there was a press conference
(earlier this morning) announcing Salt Lake City and Millcreek
City had reached an agreement on a mutual boundary adjustment. He
acknowledged all the work of the Staff, Administration, and Council
Members, as well as the corresponding Representatives of Millcreek
City. He said things started off fairly rough but what was
accomplished was a perfect example of how local governments worked
together. He said it was important for the Legislature (in
particular) to allow municipalities to work through their issues .
He said during the negotiations he sensed both cities did what
they felt was in the best interest of their residents .
4:11:02 PM Jennifer Bruno and Samuel Owen briefed the Council
with attachments . Mr. Owen provided an overview of the boundary
adjustment, along with the specifics of the Interlocal Agreement.
4:15:11PM Councilmember Luke pointed out the Brickyard Shopping
Center would remain in Salt Lake City (in perpetuity) . He said
both Cites agreed to work together (as Millcreek City moved forward
with their City Center) so any planning efforts/potential
Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) in the Brickyard area would be
a joint planning effort and the end product/development would be
consistent and uniform.
4:16:36 PM Councilmember Fowler acknowledged Millcreek City
Mayor Silvestrini and Council Members Marchant and Jackson and
thanked them for attending the meeting. She also reiterated
Councilmember Luke' s comments .
4:19:06PM Discussion was held regarding outreach to/feedback
from commercial property owners, received compensation (properties
located in the roundabout) , tax revenue history (designated
properties) , maintenance responsibility for the roundabout (going
forward) , squaring up boundaries, and State Representative
involvement with boundary negotiations .
4:27:37PM Mayor Silvestrini echoed the remarks of Council
Members Luke and Fowler. He expressed thanks for the progress made,
coming away from the process as friends, and respecting each other
as colleagues in neighboring cities . He said he believed the best
thing established through negotiations was collaboration for the
future in this area, in the legislature, and other shared issues .
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He said Millcreek and Salt Lake City residents shared similar
concerns about growth, congestion, air quality, affordable
housing, and transit . He said Millcreek was squaring off the
Brickyard indefinitely and would stand by that commitment. He also
spoke about the area as a Town Center, not having to deal with two
sets of zoning/planning commissions/city administrations, looking
forward to working with Salt Lake City, non-generating revenue
from the roundabout (Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)
property) , taking ownership of the roundabout (figuratively) ,
maintaining Parleys Trail, protecting water infrastructure,
boundary adjustment timeline, public feedback, consideration of
toll roads, and Salt Lake County transportation grants .
Councilmember Luke said a public hearing was scheduled for
September 17, 2019 with tentative action on December 3, 2019 .
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Verify if Salt Lake County would continue maintenance of the
roundabout going forward.
#6 . 2:14:43PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A PROPOSAL TO COMPILE A
LIST OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING UPDATES OR REPORTS THE
COUNCIL HAS REQUESTED FROM THE ADMINISTRATION, ITEMS THE COUNCIL
IS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE BASED ON STATE OR CITY CODE, OR INFORMATION
ITEMS THAT ARE ROUTINELY SHARED. The goal of gathering all the
reporting information into one easy-to- reference location is to
enhance transparency and add clarity to the process of sharing
information needed by the Council to fulfill its role. View
Attachments
Jennifer Bruno and Mary Beth Thompson briefed the Council
with attachments . Ms . Bruno provided an overview of the proposal .
Discussion was held regarding frustration with the late
submittal of materials/proposals by the Administration, concern
regarding the list of vacant employee positions/length of vacancy,
Communication from City Boards (reports) , timeframe expectations,
and concern with the Council overstepping into Administrative
bounds .
Ms . Bruno acknowledged this was a lot of information to go
through and asked Council Members to give Staff any feedback they
might have . She said Staff did not plan to go through each item
line-by-line in this briefing (unless Council Members had specific
questions on specific language) . She said this item was scheduled
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for either a follow-up discussion or individual small group
meetings and then considered for adoption.
Council Members requested the following item from Staff:
• Further detail on the Attorney' s concerns/expectations of the
Council infringing on Administrative bounds .
#7 . 4:37:28PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ABOUT A REQUEST TO CLOSE A
CITY-OWNED ALLEY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 SOUTH BETWEEN 800
WEST AND JEREMY STREET (850 WEST) PURSUANT TO PETITION NO.
PLNPCM2018-00666 . The alley is referenced as Mead Avenue but the
City recognizes it as an alley rather than a street. The
applicant's reason for the request includes a concern about crime
in the area, and the request received the necessary support of
abutting property owners. The Planning Commission; however,
forwarded a negative recommendation and an ordinance has not been
drafted. If the Council decides to approve the request, an
ordinance would be drafted and considered for approval. View
Attachments
Brian Fullmer, David Gellner, Nick Norris, and James Keifert
briefed the Council with attachments . Mr. Fullmer provided an
introduction of the proposal . Mr. Gellner provided further detail
on the specifics of the proposal .
Discussion was held regarding comments from surrounding
neighbors, explanation of Police Department review/finding, future
uses of the alley (after vacation) , pass-through ability of the
alley, resident request for repair of the alley, and potential of
increased crime to neighbors (to the west) .
Mr. Keifert spoke about the history of the alley and addressed
Planning Commission/Council concerns .
Further discussion was held regarding the need for neighbors
on Jeremy Street using either direction of Mead Avenue (to get in
or out) .
Councilmember Luke said a public hearing was scheduled for
October 15, 2019 with tentative action on November 12, 2019 .
#8 . 3:24:53PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING FROM THE DIVISION
OF HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT (HAND) ABOUT THE PROPOSED
NEW APPROPRIATION PROCESS FOR HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT ARE SUPPORTED
BY FUNDING OUR FUTURE REVENUE. The Council will also receive
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additional information about Fiscal Year 2019 and proposed Fiscal
Year 2020 housing programs. View Attachments
Allison Rowland, Jennifer McGrath, and Lani Eggertsen-Goff
briefed the Council with attachments . Ms . Rowland provided an
overview of the proposal . She asked if Council Members wanted to
discuss any items or programs in particular or wanted to proceed
with adoption of the proposed ordinance tonight. She said action
did not need to be taken tonight if the Council was not ready.
Councilmember Luke asked Council Members if they were
comfortable moving forward with the proposal . There were no
objections from Council Members .
#9 . 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.
Item not held.
#10 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No report/discussion.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 23 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 pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held
September 3, 2019 .
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