The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Luke Garrott, James Rogers, Stan Penfold, Erin Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, and Kyle LaMalfa.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Bridget Stuchly, Sustainability Outreach Coordinator; Robin Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Lynn Pace, Legal Advisor to the Mayor; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Orion Goff, Director of Building Services; Allison Rowland, Council Policy Analyst; Gina Chamness, Finance Director; Elizabeth Buehler, Housing and Neighborhood Development Outreach Programs Administrator; Lehua Weaver, Senior Council Policy Analyst; Jill Love, Mayor’s Deputy Chief of Staff; Sean Murphy, Council Public Policy Analyst; and Nicole Smedley, Assistant City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Bill Evans, Homeless Site Evaluation Commission Facilitator.
Councilmember Garrott presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. 4:34:26 PM RECEIVE A WRITTEN BRIEFING ABOUT BUDGET AMENDMENTS NO. 2 AND NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City’s budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications. This amendment contains a number of proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget, including funding for:
•culinary incubator kitchen grants;
•enhancing the Police Department’s multi-disciplinary response to domestic violence;
•maps and educational materials for bike and pedestrian safety;
•an open streets event in May;
•maintenance at the old Public Safety Building;
•Workers Compensation budget for the Police Department; and
•affordable transit passes through the Hive Pass – an extension of the 2014 pilot program. Monthly transit passes will be available to City residents for $41.88, with UTA and the City sharing the remaining costs. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Gina Chamness, Bridget Stuchly, and Robin Hutcheson briefed the Council with attachments. Council inquired about the Culinary Incubator Kitchen Program. Ms. Bruno discussed the program providing ethnic groups/minorities opportunity starting a small business and participation at farmers markets. Ms. Chamness discussed the RFP process being a barrier in the past and technical assistance now being available. Council inquired about maintenance for the old Public Safety Building and a timeline for future disposal. Ms. Chamness said maintenance would be minimal and she would research disposal and return with information. Council expressed concern regarding the appearance of the surrounding neighborhood. Council requested a report from the Capital Asset Manager regarding disposal of properties in the City. Council inquired about street selection for the Open Streets Event. Ms. Hutcheson said administration would share options with the Council as they became available. Council requested an update from the Library regarding the 24/7 donation and the Library Fund Budget be added to Budget Amendment No. 3. Council requested the HIVE program on a future work session agenda and administration to report regarding the similarities with UTA.
#2. 5:08:41 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION TO DEFINE INTEREST IN AND EXPECTATIONS FOR THE HOMELESS SERVICES EVALUATION COMMISSION. Throughout 2015, the commission will review homeless services that are currently provided in Salt Lake City and make recommendations for improvements to the Council. View Attachments
Sean Murphy, Elizabeth Buehler, Bill Evans, and Jill Love briefed the Council with attachments. Ms. Buehler said meetings were taking place with service provider volunteers and individuals from the homeless community. Discussion followed regarding location, The Collective Impact Model, service gaps, comprehensive services, regional services, day centers, fact finding nights, public hearings/response, Council drafting a Resolution, duplication of efforts, and Council engaging with The Homeless Services Commission. Councilmember Garrott said the discussion will continue on February 24, 2015.
#3. 5:57:29 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION AND RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE CITY THAT ARISE DURING THE 2015 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. View Attachments
Lynn Pace, Orion Goff and Lehua Weaver briefed the Council with attachments. Mr. Pace addressed the issue of apartment inspections. He said there was a revised checklist and asked for Council direction regarding the amount of notice given to property owners before an inspection.
Straw Polls:
•Council Support to maintain the status quo; thirty-day notice and City chooses the units. Council Members Penfold, Mendenhall, and LaMalfa were in support. Council Members Luke, Garrott, Rogers, and Adams were opposed.
•Council support for two business days notice with specific units selected. Council Members Adams, Rogers, Penfold, Garrott, and Luke were in support. Council Members Mendenhall and LaMalfa were opposed.
•Council support to maintain the status quo if two business days was not accepted. All Council Members voted aye.
Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern regarding the items taken off the inspection list. Ms. Weaver said the Health Department, Title Five of the City Code, and via cause/complaint, the City would be able to address most items removed. Discussion followed regarding complaints and business licensing.
Straw Poll:
•Council support for Mr. Pace to present to the Apartment Association. Council Members Adams, Penfold, Rogers, Garrott, and Luke were in support. Councilmember LaMalfa was opposed and Councilmember Mendenhall was absent for the vote.
#4. 6:42:42 PM HOLD A DISCUSSION REGARDING A DRAFT POLICY STATEMENT ABOUT THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF SALT LAKE CITY. The statement relates to a general approach for future land use, development, and environmental preservation in the area. View Attachments
Russell Weeks briefed the council with attachments. Council requested wording regarding City zoning/planning tools used in creating a Master Plan. Mr. Weeks said in terms of a policy statement, it could come as a recommendation from the Council that the State observe the rules of the Master Plan. Discussion followed regarding clean water and air, working within our current utility capacity, and maximum infrastructure capacity. Council requested pro-comprehensive development statements at the top of page three of to be stricken.
#5. 7:20:53 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO DISCUSS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENSURING THE LONG-TERM VIABILITY OF THE CITY’S GOLF COURSES. At a previous meeting, the Council heard recommendations from the Council’s Golf Task Force, university students, and an outside consultant.
Jennifer Bruno and Allison Rowland briefed the Council with attachments. Discussion followed regarding General Fund subsidy, private management, management partnerships, fee increases over time, dynamic pricing, operational changes, festivals, course branding, ZAP application, Public Utilities funding partnership, secondary water, General Obligation Bond, sustainability fund, Sales Tax bonds, Revenue Bonds, Jordan River restoration, Nibley Park Title report, RFP for management proposals, repurposing land, and GO Bonds.
Council requested Administration report back with the Nibley Park Golf Course Title, cost and bonding options, Public Utilities funding secondary water, proposals for vacated land, transition plans, a cash commitment to convert vacant land option, public process for future use, end use plan, options for viable uses, and management contract options.
Councilmember Garrott said Council will work with Administration to make decisions February 24, 2015.
#6. 8:49:37 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.
See file M 15-5 for announcements View Attachments
#7. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Item not held.
#8. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1)(b) TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §78B-1-137. (CLOSED SESSION HELD IN ROOM 326)
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 8:51 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 February 10, 2015.
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