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Transmittal - 4/8/2024Item B4 CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304 P.O. BOX 145476, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5476 SLCCOUNCIL.COM TEL 801-535-7600 FAX 801-535-7651 MOTION SHEET CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY TO: City Council Members FROM: Ben Luedtke, Senior Analyst DATE: April 2, 2024 RE: Ordinance: Temporary Closure of 7200 West between Interstate 80 and California Ave MOTION 1 – CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING I move that the Council close the public hearing and refer the item to a future date for action. MOTION 2 – CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING I move that the Council continue the public hearing to a future date. MOTION 3 – CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPT I move that the Council close the public hearing and adopt an ordinance temporarily closing a portion of 7200 West between Interstate 80 and California Ave. Staff note: The closure would go into effect upon the ordinance being published and last for up to two years or until 30 days after the safety issues are mitigated, whichever comes first. MOTION 4 – NOT ADOPT I move that the Council proceed to the next agenda item. ERIN MENDENHALL Mayor CITY COUNCIL TRANSMITTAL Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff TO: Salt Lake City Council Victoria Petro, Chair Date Received: Date Sent to Council: FROM: Jorge Chamorro, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Proposed Ordinance to Close a Portion of7200 West STAFF CONTACTS: Jon Larsen, Transportation Jorge Chamorro, Public Services Department Director DOCUMENT TYPE: Ordinance RECOMMENDATION: Consider and adopt the attached ordinance BUDGET IMPACT: None OFFICE OF THE MAYOR March 12, 2024 BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City Council is being asked to adopt an ordinance closing a portion of 7200 West between California Ave and I-80 (see exhibit A) on, or soon after, March 15, 2024 and until March 14, 2026. In response to the increased fire danger on public and private property posed by the recurring illegal dumping activity and the costly mitigation incurred by City Departments. The ordinance states that closure will take effect upon its adoption. This portion of 7200 West runs between California Avenue, on the South end, and after the UP railroad crossing, on the North end. The road is unimproved, meaning no asphalt, concrete or curb and gutter. The area experiences frequent illegal dumping of bulky, hazardous, and large amounts of waste due to the remote location and proximity to permitted solid waste management facilities. Responding to multiple complaints received over the last year, this location has been cleared of illegally dumped waste twice in the last year, with several City Divisions and Departments involved in these efforts. The first cleanup occurred during the week of February 20'\ 2023, resulting in the removal of: 3.6 tons of tires, 15 mattresses and over 250 tons of waste, with a total cost for labor and dumping fees of $30,000. The most recent cleanup took place in the first week of December P.O. BOX 145474 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-5474 WWW.SLCMA YOR.COM TEL 801-535-7704 3/12/2024 3/12/2024 ERIN MENDENHALL Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR P.O. BOX 145474 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-5474 WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM TEL 801-535-7704 2023, when a contractor performed the work at cost to the City of $35,000. Despite that effort, waste has slowly started accumulating again. This road has been previously closed under the direction of Salt Lake City Fire Department due to hazardous conditions caused by standing ice and water. The Fire and Police Departments are supportive of this proposal. To further deter illegal dumping, potential hazards, and reduce impact of costly cleanups, the Administration is proposing to close the 7200 West between California Ave and I-80 (see exhibit A). Utah Code 72-5-105 requires that any closure may not impair the rights-of-way or easements of any property owner and the franchise rights of any public utility, and that all property owners must still have reasonable access to their property. The closure will consist of a physical barrier, swing arm gate, installed at each closure point. Keys will be provided to adjacent property owners and a Knox Box will be installed for Fire Department’s access. Union Pacific, owner of the railroad tracks within the proposed temporary closure, will retain access to their property and has provided a letter of support (see attachment 2). Rio Tinto (Kennecott), owner of multiple parcels within the proposed temporary closure, will retain access to their property and has provided a letter of support for this closure (see attachment 3). Waste Management, owner of the Mountain View Landfill with an access gate within the proposed closure has also provided a letter of support (see attachment 4). No other property owners would be impacted by this temporary closure. PUBLIC PROCESS: This temporary closure is not subject to the early notification process as per the exemption included in City Code 2.60.050C3. EXHIBITS: A. Legal Description and Map of 7200 West Closure Between California Ave (1400 S) and I-80 B. Letters of Support from Union Pacific, Rio Tinto (Kennecott) and Waste Management C. Ordinance adopting the temporary closure. 17200 WEST POWER LINE - CALIFORNIA AVE ENGINEERING DIVISION SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION PUBLIC SERVICES SURVEY DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION ”” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” ” EXHIBIT "A" Rio Tinto Kennecott, 4700 Daybreak Parkway, South Jordan, Utah 84009 Rio Tinto Kennecott 4700 Daybreak Parkway South Jordan, Utah 84009 Tel: (801) 204-2000 Sent via Email 09 February 2024 Public Services Department Salt Lake City Corporation 451 South State Street, Room 135 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 RE: Temporary Closure of a Section of 7200 West To Whom It May Concern: As a representative of Kennecott Utah Copper LLC (Kennecott), owner of the parcels on both sides of the proposed road closure, I express support for the temporary road closure at 7200 West between California Ave (1400 S) and I-80 with the understanding that Kennecott will have gate access. Kennecott supports this project as a practical solution to reduce illegal dumping, encampments, and other illicit activites along the corridor. The impacts of which have spilled over onto Kennecott property. These activities are a cause for environmental and safety concerns for Kennecott’s employees, contractors, and tenants. Kennecott will remain in communication with the City project contacts during this temporary closure and will share any additional concerns if they arise. If you have questions about this letter of support, you can contact me via email at colton.norman@riotinto.com or by phone at (385) 253-0910. Sincerely, Colton Norman Principal Advisor – Land Managment Rio Tinto Kennecott UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD 650 Davis Rd Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Nathan Anderson Senior Director, Public Affairs Corporate Relations P 801-212-5415 F 402-501-2301 E nanderson@up.com March 7, 2024 RE: Temporary Closure of a section of 7200 W To Whom it May Concern: Union Pacific Railroad, owner of the rail line that is crossed by 7200West in Salt Lake City, supports the proposed road closure between California Ave (1400 S) and I-80, as long as access by railroad personnel and equipment remains open. We have been assured that gates installed will be made accessible to appropriate Union Pacific personnel. We support this project for general safety and rail efficiency reasons. Illegal dumping and potential for trespassing/encampments put our employees at risk and prevent safe access to our property. This can create delays in getting crews to and from trains which impacts safe and efficient train movement and can have ramifications to the motoring public by unnecessarily blocking crossings in the area I will remain in communication with the City’s project contacts during this temporary closure and will share with them any additional concerns if they arise. If you have questions about this letter of support, you can contact me directly. Sincerely, Nathan Anderson Senior Director, Public Affairs