The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Erin Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Lisa Adams.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; David Everitt, Mayor’s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Michael Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Sean Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Katherine Lewis, Senior City Attorney; Jennifer Schumann, Capital Planning and Programming Accountant/Auditor; Maureen Riley, Executive Airport Director; Carol Dean, Airport Finance Manager; Boyd Ferguson, Senior City Attorney; Brian Roberts, Senior City Attorney; Vicki Bennett, Sustainability and Environment Director; Amy Maloutas, Public Services Project Coordinator; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: John Spears, Library Director; Jace Bunting, Library Finance Manager; Emily Charles, Library Board Vice Chair; Bryce Bird, Utah Department of Environmental Quality Director; Joel Karmazyn, Utah Department of Environmental Quality/Environmental Scientist; Dave McNeil, Utah Department of Environmental Quality Planning Division; Gary Edwards, Salt Lake County Health Department Executive Director; Corbin Anderson, Salt Lake County Health Department Air Pollution Control; Royal Delegge, Salt Lake County Environmental Health Director; Randy Jepperson, Salt Lake County Community Resources and Development/Housing Program Manager; Gary Oviatt, Salt Lake County Community Action Program Weatherization Manager; and Jennifer Godfrey, Salt Lake County Community Action Program Social Services Chief Operations Officer.
Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:11 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. 2:11:32 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) FUNDING, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) FUNDING, AND APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). View Attachments
Sean Murphy, Michael Akerlow, and Jennifer Schumann briefed the Council with attachments. Mr. Akerlow said remaining CDBG discussion items included street design/construction, parks, and public service building improvements. He said the Administration recommended putting a $12 increase in HOPWA funding in “Cost Overrun”.
Discussion included Stratford Avenue street design, Redondo Avenue street construction, projects that could fall outside CDBG eligible boundaries, designing projects with CDBG funds would put additional federal restrictions on construction, Ron Heaps Memorial Park issues, clarification regarding $50,616 for Redwood Meadows Park Rehabilitation (Phase I design), fully fund requests for ADA Accessibility Ramps (additional $50,000), and Deteriorated Sidewalk Replacement (additional $35,000), and potential improvements at Fairmont Park such as security cameras, alarm systems, etc.
Straw Polls:
A majority of the Council was in favor of funding Liberty Wells Community Council/Ron Heaps Memorial Park at $22,500.
All Council Members were in favor of fully funding requests for ADA Accessibility Ramps $350,000 (adds $50,000) and Deteriorated Sidewalk Replacement $350,000 (adds approximately $35,000).
All Council Members were in favor of allocating $50,000 for Liberty Park improvements and $35,000 for Fairmont Park improvements.
A majority of the Council was in favor of allocating $362,000 for Redwood Meadows Park Rehabilitation, Phase I.
A majority of the Council was in favor of allocating the additional $12 in HOPWA to “Cost Overrun”.
Mr. Murphy said CDBG paperwork was due to HUD by May 12, 2014. He said final documents would be presented to the Council May 6, 2014 for formal adoption.
#2. 2:42:59 PM HOLD A FACT FINDING SESSION WITH A NUMBER OF EXPERTS TO DISCUSS THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH IMPACTS OF POOR AIR QUALITY AND ITS CAUSES, AND WHAT THE CITY CAN DO TO HELP IMPROVE AIR QUALITY. View Attachments
The following presenters briefed the Council with attachments. Introduction by Sean Murphy.
•2:48:32 PM SALT LAKE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Brian Roberts, Boyd Ferguson, and Katherine Lewis briefed the Council. Comments included legal issues relating to City, County, State, and Federal jurisdictions, pollution sources such as automotive/diesel, industrial, wood burning, and small engine, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules/limitations, City’s ability to regulate small engines and landscaping/construction equipment, and incentivize businesses to provide alternative energy solutions such as overnight charging stations for large trucks.
•3:01:10 PM UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY View PowerPoint
Bryce Bird, Joel Karmazyn, and Dave McNeil briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation. Comments included seasonal inversions, federal health standards, minimum national standards, consequence of non-compliance, reduction in federal highway funding, emissions monitoring, growth projections, utilize incentive programs, wood-smoke regulations/incentives, mandatory action days, Air Quality Board regulations, sole-source heat, State funding available to convert from wood burning stoves, no authority to force conversions, evaluate registry qualifications, not everyone fits in sole-source equation, bill-payer assistance programs, majority of smoke from recreational burning, warnings/citations, educational programs, emissions data available on website, and explore funding sources/partnerships.
•3:37:58 PM SALT LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Gary Edwards, Corbin Anderson, and Royal Delegge briefed the Council. Comments included air-shed issues, collaborative effort, significant scientific evidence needed to impose stricter regulations, vehicle emission program, 1967 or older vehicles not tested/driven limited miles, engine upgrade issues, repair assistance pilot program for disadvantaged citizens, waiver application process, how to educate and notify residents about available programs, smoking vehicle program/hotline/(385-468-smog), penalties for falsifying emission tests, Health Department processes, health regulations cover entire county, regulations adopted by Health Board supersede municipal regulations, stakeholder consensus needed before advancing new regulations, adequate enforcement needed, potential to share enforcement costs, and Health Department authority to regulate small engines/construction equipment.
Councilmember Mendenhall asked Mr. Anderson to send information to the Council about the County’s pilot program to assist disadvantaged citizens with vehicle inspections. She said the information could be shared with City residents through Council newsletters, etc.
Councilmember Rogers said since off-road vehicles/boats were not required to have emission tests, he suggested exploring options to charge fees to help with air quality programs. Councilmember LaMalfa requested information about the City’s ability to regulate small engines such as landscaping/construction equipment. Councilmember Luke said Council Member’s questions/concerns would be forwarded to the County.
•4:04:22 PM SALT LAKE CITY PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Vicki Bennett briefed the Council. Comments included City’s limited authority over air quality issues, stakeholder partnerships needed, solar farm about ready to go online, promote renewable energy to citizens and businesses, tailpipe emissions plan, test police vehicle battery system, community based social marketing program/citizen outreach, smart-trips area along streetcar line, sustainability code revision, influence air quality through long-term planning, high density development, etc., expand idling program education, and promote charging station program.
Councilmember Mendenhall said the City needed to identify financial mechanisms to help residents who did not meet the 200% poverty level requirements or other standards. Ms. Bennett said the Sustainability Fund could be a good resource.
The Council requested information about the total number of households that might be eligible to receive assistance to replace wood burning stoves. Councilmember Rogers requested information about the number of people accessing electric charging stations.
•4:20:24 PM SALT LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT; SALT LAKE CITY COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; AND SALT LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
Randy Jepperson, Michael Ackerlow, Jennifer Godfrey, and Gary Oviatt briefed the Council. Comments included air-shed issues, appliance repair/replacement, assist households up to 200% of poverty, develop community partnerships, federal funding creates limitations, sole-source households eligible for assistance, green healthy homes, health criteria, and identify/assist critical need households.
Councilmember Garrott said stakeholders needed to work together to develop common goals to address air-shed issues. Mr. Murphy said he would prepare a summary including air quality priorities identified by the Council, ways to integrate discussion points, potential policies, and options to notify/educate residents about air quality issues/assistance programs.
#3. 4:58:45 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON ITEMS RELATED TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 ANNUAL BUDGET. Briefings include budget proposals for departments, separate funds, and other budget related items.
a) Library
Library Board’s recommended Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2014-15. View Attachments
Russell Weeks, John Spears, Jace Bunting, and Emily Charles briefed the Council with attachments. Comments included postpone tax increase, robust strategic planning process, internet/network upgrades, measure program effectiveness, long-term goals, revenue comparisons, building and maintenance inventory/status, develop partnerships with school districts, businesses, and the County, provide resources to help community succeed, and address homeless issues.
Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted the Library’s strategic planning process/plan to contain a rich dashboard of data/information and for the Library to take a strong leadership role in developing ideas that would challenge/improve the community.
b) 5:33:20 PM Airport
Mayor’s recommended budget relating to the Department of Airports for Fiscal Year 2014-15. View Attachments
Russell Weeks, Maureen Riley, and Carol Dean briefed the Council with attachments. Comments included aging facility costs, strategy to transfer technology from old to new facilities, City-owned airports budgeted separately, additional security cameras, airport improvement project grants, road overlays, terminal redevelopment program, non-financial/strategic goals, clean ground transportation vehicles, and statutory bid requirements.
Councilmember Mendenhall asked the airport to pursue grant funding to upgrade all ground transportation to clean vehicles.
#4. 6:12:49 PM CONSIDER A STRAW POLL CONFIRMING PREVIOUS DISCUSSION AND SUPPORTING THE ADMINISTRATION’S RECOMMENDATION TO CLOSE THE JORDAN RIVER PAR 3 FOR GOLF USE AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE IN THE SHORT-TERM FOR PUBLIC RECREATION USE AND OTHER MORE PERMANENT RECREATION USES TO BE DETERMINED AFTER PUBLIC DISCUSSION. View Attachments
Rick Graham briefed the Council with attachments. Comments included property to remain open for public recreation, active public process to determine future uses, potential revenue loss, accommodate previously scheduled events, administrative decision, Council’s role in long-term financial golf fund decisions, maintenance/water costs, shift operation to general fund, safety issues, temporary versus permanent uses, install barrier around canal, disk/soccer golf, structured activities needed, work with police to provide surveillance/security, limited golf use to remain available, 13 acres available for other uses, retain Council options, annual golf fund deficit, short-term fix for long-term problem, and potential for increased crime/drugs.
Councilmember LaMalfa requested cost analysis for: 1) continued use as a golf course; and 2) converting/operating property as open space/park.
Straw Polls:
•Keeping the Jordan River Golf Course open indefinitely. Council Members Adams, Luke, Mendenhall, Garrott, LaMalfa, and Penfold were opposed. Councilmember Rogers was in favor.
•Keeping the Jordan River Golf Course open through November 30, 2014 (after which it would be permanently closed as a golf course) with the understanding that, during the time the course was open, the Council/Administration would work with the community to explore potential uses for that open space. Council Members Rogers, Garrott, Luke, and Adams were in favor. Council Members Mendenhall, LaMalfa, and Penfold were opposed.
Mr. Graham said the golf fund needed to be stabilized and the Administration wanted to hold discussions with the Council over the next three weeks to address potential solutions.
#5. 6:03:45 PM INTERVIEW ANGELA H. BROWN PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD. (ITEM H1) (Councilmember Garrott conducted Item 5)
Councilmember Garrott said Ms. Brown’s name was on the consent agenda for formal consideration.
#6. 6:05:43 PM INTERVIEW LINDSAY ROSE MOCK PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD. (ITEM H2)
Councilmember Luke said Ms. Mock’s name was on the consent agenda for formal consideration.
#7. 6:07:32 PM INTERVIEW JAMES GUILKEY PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.(ITEM H3)
Councilmember Luke said Mr. Guilkey’s name was on the consent agenda for formal consideration.
#8. 9:05:55 PM 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. View Attachments
See File M 14-5 for announcements.
#9. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No issues were discussed.
#10. 6:53:41 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205(1)(b) DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING; UTAH CODE § 52-4-205(1)(d) DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY; AND UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137, ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded to enter into Closed Session to discuss Collective Bargaining, Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Real Property, and Attorney-Client Matters, pursuant to Utah Code provisions 52-4-205(1)(b)(d)(78B-1-137), Utah Open and Public Meetings Law. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Adams, Luke, Mendenhall, Garrott, Penfold, LaMalfa, and Rogers voted aye. See File M 14-2 for Sworn Statement.
In Attendance: Council Members Rogers, LaMalfa, Garrott, Mendenhall, Luke, Penfold, and Adams.
Others in Attendance: Margaret Plane, Brian Roberts, Michael Akerlow, Amy Maloutas, Jennifer Bruno, Cindy Gust-Jenson, David Everitt, Sean Murphy, and Scott Crandall.
The Closed Session meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
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 April 22, 2014.
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