The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love and Charlie Luke.
Absent: Council Members Søren Simonsen and Stan Penfold.
Also In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Mayor Ralph Becker; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Brian Roberts, Senior City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Senior Council Policy Analyst; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Mary Beth Thompson, Revenue Analyst/Auditing Manager; Gina Chamness, Senior Administrative Analyst; Joel Paterson, Planning Manager; Jessica Thesing, Small Business Liaison; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; DJ Baxter, Redevelopment Agency Director; Ed Butterfield, Redevelopment Agency Project Manager; Bob Farrington, Economic Development Director; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Steve Cornell, CRSA Architecture; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 6:21 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments
Announcements were not discussed.
#2. 6:21:21 PM 6:58:26 PM 8:37:56 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR, INCLUDING AN UPDATE ON COUNCIL INTEREST ITEMS AND A REPORT OF MEETINGS WITH THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Discussion was held on participation in the “Great Utah Shakeout” event scheduled for April 17, 2012 and attending a screening of the “Bullying” movie scheduled at 4:10 p.m. on April 20th.
Discussion was held on scheduling a Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)/housing discussion. A majority of the Council was in favor of starting the Work Session meeting at 1:00 p.m. on April 24, 2012.
#3. 7:05:27 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A RENEWAL OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE TO MCLEOD USA TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, LLC. FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS ALLOW TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES TO PLACE AND MAINTAIN THEIR EQUIPMENT AND “FACILITIES” WITHIN THE CITY’S RIGHTS-OF-WAY (STREETS, SIDEWALKS, ETC.) View Attachments
Brian Roberts and Mary Beth Thompson briefed the Council with the attached handout. Mr. Roberts said he understood the item would be placed on the April 24, 2012 Consent Agenda.
#4. 7:09:40 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE BUDGET PREVIEW FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 BUDGET. View Attachments
Gina Chamness briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation and the attached handout. She said the Mayor’s 2012-2013 budget proposal would be presented to the Council on April 24, 2012. Councilmember Christensen asked the Administration to consider placing retirement funds in a central pool to help cover large payouts and address inequities created when employees moved from department to department.
#5. 7:37:50 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 21A AND TITLE 5, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, CONCERNING THE LOCATION AND OPERATION OF MOBILE FOOD BUSINESSES IN SALT LAKE CITY. THE AMENDMENTS INCLUDE PROVISIONS TO RECOGNIZE MOBILE FOOD BUSINESSES AS PERMITTED OR CONDITIONAL USES IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS AND PROVISIONS TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF MOBILE FOOD BUSINESSES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. (ITEM H3) View Attachments
Joel Paterson, Jessica Thesing, Frank Gray, Russell Weeks and Bob Farrington briefed the Council with the attached handout. Council Members comments/concerns included hours of operation, impact on surrounding neighborhoods, review/define parking/spacing requirements, special permit options, metered versus non-metered requirements, number of businesses per block-face, private property regulations, special events permitting process, vendors required to abide by health/safety regulations and fines/enforcement issues. Councilmember Luke said the item was scheduled for a public hearing on May 1, 2012.
#6. 6:28:12 PM INTERVIEW MARTHA FELT BARTON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL CORE BUDGET COMMITTEE. (ITEM H1)
Councilmember Luke said Ms. Barton’s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#7. 6:33:14 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
a) DISCUSSION OF THE CHARACTER, PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205(1)(a);
b) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1)(b);
c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205(1)(d);
d) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205(1)(c);
e) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE;
f)FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137;
g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205(1)(f).AND
h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205(1)(g).
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to enter into Closed Session to discuss collective bargaining. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Christensen, Love, Garrott, LaMalfa and Luke voted aye. Council Members Simonsen and Penfold were absent. See file M 12-2 for Sworn Statement and recording.
#8. 8:17:48 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT #7. THIS BUDGET AMENDMENT INCLUDES A PROPOSAL TO CREATE A BUDGET IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) FUND OF $6,864,549 TO FUND THE SUGAR HOUSE/SOUTH SALT LAKE STREETCAR GREENWAY AND PARLEY’S TRAIL PROJECT. (ITEM H4) View Attachments
DJ Baxter, Jennifer Bruno, Ed Butterfield, Steve Cornell and Robin Hutcheson briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation and the attached handout. Council Members comments/concerns included planted track issues/regulations, Federal Transit Authority’s (FTA) concerns regarding safety issues, promote pedestrian activities, multi-use path issues, art projects identifying adjacent neighborhoods and trails/greenway development. Ms. Bruno said a public hearing would be scheduled for May 1, 2012.
#9. 8:11:40 PM DISCUSS AN APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR 2012-2013 THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING, EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) FUNDING, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) FUNDING, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 AND APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) AND AMENDING THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, AND AMENDING THE 2011-2012 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. View Attachments
Item not held.
#10. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18.64 (DEMOLITION) AND CHAPTER 18.97 (MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS), SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TO MODIFY THE PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE IS TO PROVIDE FOR TIMELY COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY THEREAFTER TO ENSURE DEMOLITION IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY, TO AVOID DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT, AND TO ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF THE CITY’S HOUSING STOCK. PETITIONER: SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL. View Attachments
Item not held.
#11. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING RECYCLING AND CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT THE CITY’S SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS. THE PROPOSED CHANGES, WHICH WOULD AFFECT THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE, WOULD REQUIRE A WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO ENSURE RECYCLING AND REUSE, AND WOULD ALSO DESIGNATE REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS FOR RECYCLING COLLECTION ON MULTI-FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES. (AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 21A.36, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00614.) View Attachments
Item not held.
#12. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION ON A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT OF ITS FINDINGS REGARDING PROPOSED MODELS AND OPTIONS TO INCREASE DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS, INCLUDING COMPONENTS OF EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT. View Attachments
Item not held.
#13. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THREE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE SALT LAKE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE THAT WOULD BRING CITY ORDINANCES INTO CONFORMANCE WITH UTAH LAWS REGULATING BUSINESSES THAT SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS IS TO SIMPLIFY CITY ORDINANCES BY NOT DUPLICATING STATE LAWS AND TO LIMIT THE CITY’S REGULATORY INTERESTS TO BUSINESS LICENSING AND LAND USE ISSUES LISTED IN ANOTHER SECTION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE. View Attachments
Item not held.
#14. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SALT LAKE CITY CODE, TITLE 21A - THE CITY’S ZONING CODE - THAT WOULD DO THE FOLLOWING: (PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00495) View Attachments
• Bring City definitions of businesses that serve alcoholic beverages into conformance with Utah laws.
• Eliminate the “Alcohol Map” which guides where businesses that serve alcoholic beverages can locate in favor of using the zoning code to guide where businesses that serve alcoholic beverages can locate.
• Revise tables of permitted and conditional uses to allow locating businesses that serve alcoholic beverages in zones including some commercial areas where businesses previously could not locate.
• Require businesses that serve alcoholic beverages meet requirements adopted by the City Council in 2009 for social clubs located in Mixed Use and Residential Mixed-Use zones.
• Continue to follow Utah law regarding spacing from “community facilities such as schools, parks, and churches, and Utah law pertaining to the location of liquor stores.
Item not held.
#15. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT AND RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS. THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WOULD CHANGE SOME EXISTING COMMERCIAL ZONING REGULATIONS AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR A NEW SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00615. View Attachments
Item not held.
#16. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE CAPITOL HILL COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN AND THE ZONING MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 206 NORTH 200 WEST FROM MODERATE DENSITY MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RMF-35) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN). THIS REZONING REQUEST IS A PILOT REZONING PROJECT RELATED TO THE SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONING ANALYSIS PROJECT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING, MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00385 AND PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00176. (ITEM H2) View Attachments
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held April 10, 2012.
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