The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love and Charlie Luke.
Absent: Søren Simonsen
Also In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Russell Weeks, Senior Council Policy Analyst; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Staff; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Laura Hanson, Jordan River Commission Executive Director; Corey Rushton, West Valley City Councilmember; Mayor Russell Wall, Taylorville City; Heather Bennett, Salt Lake City School Board Vice President; Boyd Ferguson, Senior City Attorney; Rusty Vetter, Senior City Attorney; Jeffry Niermeyer, Public Utilities Director; Lehua Weaver, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Mike Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Deputy Director; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison; Frank Gray, Community and Economic Development Director; Emy Maloutas, Parks and Public Lands Director; Ann Ober, Administrative Services Division Director; Rick Giardina, RedOak Consulting; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4:44 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. 5:04:02 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
See File M 12-5 for announcements.
#2. 4:44:54 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING MEMBERSHIP WITH THE JORDAN RIVER COMMISSION. View Attachments
Laura Hanson, Corey Rushton and Mayor Russell Wall briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Councilmember Luke said the item would be scheduled for further discussion.
#3. 5:06:48 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO REVIEW, DISCUSS, AND FINALIZE SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS MADE TO: View Attachments
• CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS.
• SALT LAKE CITY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAPS.
Karen Halladay, Brady Wheeler, Boyd Ferguson and Heather Bennett briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation and the attached handouts. Council Members expressed interest in exploring the City’s ability to participate in the County’s process of determining precinct boundaries. Ms. Gust-Jenson said they would follow-up with the County.
Councilmember Luke said the item would be scheduled for discussion and potential action next week. A majority of the Council was in favor of posting all three maps on Open City Hall. Councilmember LaMalfa asked for follow-up on whether or not the City was legally bound to follow County precinct lines.
Ms. Halladay asked if the Council wanted staff to prepare two separate resolutions for school district and council boundaries. Councilmember Luke said yes.
#4. 6:08:58 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING UPDATED POLICY STATEMENTS FOR THE CITY’S COMMUNITY HOUSING PLAN. THE INTENT IS TO ADDRESS DEVELOPMENT OF NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, PRESERVATION OF THE CITY’S EXISTING HOUSING STOCK AND REFLECT CURRENT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. View Attachments
LuAnn Clark, Nick Tarbet and Frank Gray briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Councilmember Luke said prior to the next discussion/briefing he wanted Council Members to meet with City staff and identify specific issues they wanted to incorporate in the plan.
#5. 6:36:29 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE TO COMBINE THE OPEN SPACE LANDS ADVISORY BOARD WITH THE PARKS, TRAILS AND URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY BOARD TO CREATE THE PARKS, NATURAL LANDS, TRAILS, AND URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY BOARD. View Attachments
Emy Maloutas and Ann Ober briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Discussion was held on the board’s make-up. Councilmember Luke wanted to include language that would allow both experts and people with general community interests to serve on the board. Councilmember Garrott asked that the powers/duties language relating to land acquisition/disposition be clearly defined.
Councilmember LaMalfa said he thought park standards needed to be reviewed by the board and the ordinance needed to include language which allowed the board to report directly to the Council on findings/insights. Ms. Gust-Jenson said some boards reported to both bodies and she would do some research and provide follow-up to the Council. Councilmember Luke asked Council Members to send questions to Ms. Gust-Jenson so changes could be made to the ordinance. Ms. Ober said she would provide additional language to the Council regarding park rules.
#6. 6:31:25 PM INTERVIEW WILLIAM PALMER PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARD. (ITEM H1)
Councilmember Luke said Mr. Palmer’s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#7. 6:54:02 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; AND
g) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205(1)(f).
h) A SESSION TO INVESTIGATE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205(1)(g).
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to enter into Closed Session to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Christensen, Penfold, Love, Garrott, LaMalfa and Luke voted aye. Councilmember Simonsen was absent. See file M 12-2 for Sworn Statement and recording.
#8. 7:31:50 PM RECEIVE A PRESENTATION REGARDING A STUDY OF FUNDING OPTIONS FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. THE PRESENTATION MAY INCLUDE A DISCUSSION OF POLICY OPTIONS AND A REVIEW OF FINDINGS FROM A CITIZENS COMMITTEE FORMED AS PART OF THE STUDY. (DURING THE CITY COUNCIL’S 2011-12 ANNUAL BUDGET DISCUSSION, MAYOR RALPH BECKER’S ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDED ESTABLISHING AN ENTERPRISE FUND AS A DEDICATED SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING STREET LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. A STUDY WAS CONDUCTED TO EVALUATE FUNDING OPTIONS PARTICULARLY FEES VERSUS PROPERTY TAXES, AND FUTURE STREET LIGHTING INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS.) View Attachments
Jeffry Niermeyer, Jim Lewis, Russell Weeks and Rick Giardina briefed the Council with a PowerPoint presentation and the attached handouts. Councilmember Christensen said he was concerned the proposal could be perceived as a hidden fee increase and felt more transparency was needed. Councilmember Penfold said he wanted to see a projection on how energy costs alone (excluding enhanced service) would accelerate under the current plan.
Councilmember Luke asked the Administration to come back with information about what other municipalities were doing and potential partners to share infrastructure costs. Discussion was held on the potential to decrease property taxes and Council Members requested more information about potential impacts on businesses and homeowners.
Ms. Gust-Jenson said in addition to holding a budget discussion on reducing property tax, the Council could hold a broader priority discussion on providing street lighting as a core City service. Councilmember Luke asked for information on what the entire costs would be to fund the proposal from the general fund or CIP.
#9. HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY’S ZONING REGULATIONS RELATING TO ALLOWING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) IN SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS. THIS IS PROPOSED TO PROVIDE A BROAD MIX OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES IN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOODS THAT ADDRESS CHANGING FAMILY NEEDS, ECONOMIC CONDITIONS, SMALLER HOUSEHOLD SIZES, AND INCREASE USE OF EXISTING HOUSING, PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING - MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, (SUSTAINABLE CITY CODE INITIATIVE), PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00612. View Attachments
Item not held.
#10. 8:43:19 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S ZONING REGULATIONS TO MODIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS. THESE REQUIREMENTS WERE MODIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN JULY, 2008. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ARE INTENDED TO CLARIFY AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY THE COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IN APPLYING THESE REQUIREMENTS. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A (ZONING) MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00174. View Attachments
Wilford Sommerkorn, Ray Milliner, Neil Lindberg and Frank Gary briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Discussion was held on moving toward a formed based performance style code which simplified use tables and eliminated as many conditional uses as possible. Mr. Gray said he thought that was still Planning’s goal. Councilmember Garrott asked for the number of conditional uses which had already been eliminated from the code. Mr. Sommerkorn said he would provide the information. Mr. Lindberg asked if the ordinance being advanced was the Council’s alternative proposal. Councilmember Luke said yes.
#11. CONTINUE DISCUSSION OF THE CITY’S 10-YEAR CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN AND IMPACT FEES. THIS LONG-RANGE PLAN GUIDES COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS REGARDING THE CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS INVOLVE THE CONSTRUCTION, PURCHASE OR RENOVATION OF BUILDINGS, PARKS, STREETS OR OTHER PHYSICAL STRUCTURES. GENERALLY, PROJECTS HAVE A USEFUL LIFE OF FIVE OR MORE YEARS AND COST $50,000 OR MORE. View Attachments
Item not held.
#12. (TENTATIVE) HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION TO THEIR JANUARY RETREAT AND REVIEW A DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON “ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY”. THE COUNCIL MET IN JANUARY TO DISCUSS PRIORITY FOCUS AREAS AND REQUESTED THAT STAFF PROVIDE DRAFT PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS FOR REVIEW AND REFINEMENT. THE SIX PRIORITY AREAS ARE; ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE, TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, AND SUSTAINABILITY. View Attachments
Item not held.
#13. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON THE ADMINISTRATION’S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CITY’S WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES BASED ON THE RECENT RESULTS OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS. THE CITY’S WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES INCLUDE GENERAL GARBAGE, RECYCLING, AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION, WASTE COLLECTION AT SPECIAL EVENTS, THE ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP PROGRAM, AND GLASS RECYCLING PROGRAMS. View Attachments
Item not held.
#14. (TENTATIVE) HOLD A DISCUSSION ON PRIORITIES RELATED TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE 2012-13 FISCAL YEAR, INCLUDING COMMUNICATION OF THOSE PRIORITIES TO MAYOR BECKER AND HIS ADMINISTRATION FOR CONSIDERATION IN THEIR BUDGET PREPARATIONS. View Attachments
Item not held.
#15. (TENTATIVE) HOLD A DISCUSSION OR RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
See Announcements (Item A-1) for discussion.
The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held February 14, 2012.
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