The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Stan Penfold, Søren Simonsen, JT Martin, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love and Van Turner.
Also In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; David Hart, FAIA, Vice President/Regional Manager of MOCA Systems; Maureen Riley, Airport Executive Director; Jay Bingham, Airport Finance and Accounting Director; Russell Weeks, Council Policy Analyst; Emy Maloutas, Open Space Lands Program Manager; Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Lisa Watts-Baskin, Attorney; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Gordon Hoskins, Chief Financial Officer; Jennifer Bruno, City Council Deputy Director; David Everitt, Mayor’s Chief of Staff; Tim Harpst, Transportation Director; Bill Haight, Chief Information Officer; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder.
Councilmember Love presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 3:12 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. 3:12:52 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
See File M 11-5 for announcements.
#2. 3:18:11 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM DAVID HART, FAIA, VICE PRESIDENT/REGIONAL MANAGER OF MOCA SYSTEMS, REGARDING PLANS FOR THE CITY’S NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES, INCLUDING A PREVIEW OF A PROPOSAL THAT IS PENDING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REZONE THE PROJECT SITE.
David Hart briefed the Council from a power point presentation and the attached handouts.
#3. 3:37:05 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD ENACT A FEE ON CARS RENTED AT THE SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. THE FEE WOULD FUND RELOCATING CAR RENTAL FACILITIES AND BUILDING AND MAINTAINING NEW CAR RENTAL FACILITIES AT THE AIRPORT IN THE FUTURE. (AMENDING CHAPTER 16, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 16.12.195 TO ARTICLE I OF TITLE 16, TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGE AT AIRPORT CAR RENTAL FACILITIES; AND AMENDING SECTION 16.12.200, PERTAINING TO FUNDS; DISPOSITION AND ACCOUNTING, TO INCLUDE THE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGE. (RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 16 MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THE PETITION) View Attachments
Maureen Riley, Jay Bingham and Russell Weeks briefed the Council from the attached handouts. Councilmember Love said it would be helpful if fees were incorporated into the budget annually.
#4. 3:49:28 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING OPEN LANDS PROGRAM FUNDING AND A COMMUNITY EFFORT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TO BE LOCATED AT 1560 EAST ATKIN AVENUE (2828 SOUTH). (IMPERIAL NEIGHBORHOOD PARK) View Attachments
Emy Maloutas briefed the Council from the attached handouts. Cindy Gust-Jenson said all funds from the Open Space account had been appropriated. Councilmember Love said she felt a dollar amount would be helpful. Ms. Maloutas said the Open Space Board would give the Council a recommendation when they had reviewed the full application.
#5. 4:02:30 PM RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE MAYOR’S SUSTAINABLE CITY CODE INITIATIVE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT-RELATED REGULATIONS THAT SUPPORT WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOODS; REDUCE, REUSE OR RECYCLE WASTE PRODUCTS; DEVELOP CONVENIENT PUBLIC TRANSIT AND NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION CHOICES; AND PROMOTE MORE EFFICIENT USE OF LIMITED NATURAL RESOURCES. View Attachments
Cheri Coffey and Wilf Sommerkorn briefed the Council from a power point presentation and the attached handouts. Councilmember Love asked if Council was comfortable with the expanded definition of Community Gardens to include the sale of produce and community events but not animals. She said staff would get back to Councilmember Garrott concerning animals. Council Members were in favor. Councilmember Love said the next issue was to expand the size of farm stands on private property. Council Members were in favor.
Councilmember Love said the next issue was to revise standards for farm stands in public right-of-way. Councilmember Garrott said people wanted to combine a farm stand with a community garden. He said if community gardens were located on public property then there could not be a farm stand. Ms. Coffey said community gardens could sell food they grew. She said if people grew fruits and vegetables in their yard they could sell those. She said a farm stand was different. She said it was mainly allowed in more intensive residential and commercial zones.
Councilmember Love said the next issue was pesticides. She said staff’s opinion was that it was not necessary to regulate pesticides. All Council Members were in favor. She said the next issue was chicken coops. She said coops were excessively limited by lot coverage requirements. She said the ordinance did not include a maximum limit for chicken coops. All Council Members were in favor.
Councilmember Love said a public hearing needed to be scheduled. She said it was important to engage open land and environmental groups on the issues of wind towers and open space. Councilmember Garrott said there were good summaries on the issues and the media could get those out. Councilmember Christensen said he felt a video would also be good media. Ms. Coffey said a video of their presentation would be put on Planning’s website. She said they would do a specific video for accessory dwelling units because that was the one that interested the community. Councilmember Christensen said the video could include pictures and maps. Councilmember Love said she liked the visual idea because people could see what a community garden, a farm stand or a wind tower was.
#6. 5:19:44 PM CONTINUE THEIR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST ORDINANCE (ETHICS). THE ORDINANCE GOVERNS HOW EMPLOYEES, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS HANDLE CITY BUSINESS. View Attachments
Lisa Watts-Baskin, Ed Rutan and Karen Halladay briefed the Council from the attached handouts. Councilmember Love said the current ordinance limited the Legal Defense Fund contribution to $2500. All Council Members were in favor. She asked if they wanted a limit on the Leadership Expense Fund. Councilmember Christensen said he felt the limits should coincide with campaign limits. He said currently it was $7500 for Mayor and $1500 for Councilmember. All Council Members were in favor.
Councilmember Love said Item 2 was the necessity to disclose the cost of food or meals if more than $50. Ms. Watts-Baskin said this issue had not been changed. Councilmember Love said this was a clarification. She said Council Members could have a meal over $50 if it was in conjunction with work duties. All Council Members were in favor.
Councilmember Love said Item 3 was Clause in Contracts. Mr. Rutan said a requirement that people the City contract with sign a clause stating they did not bribe the City to get the contract. He said this would waive the requirement when it was not needed. All Council Members were in favor.
Councilmember Love said Item 4 was Procedure for Complaint Investigation. Ms. Watts-Baskin said under the Municipal Government Act if there was an alleged violation of Conflict of Interest it went to the Mayor. She said this would address the separation of powers issue. All Council Members were in favor.
Councilmember Love said Item 5 was a more detailed definition of Conflict of Interest. She asked if Council was comfortable with no definition. All Council Members were in favor. Councilmember Love said the Conflict of Interest ordinance would be forwarded to the formal agenda for a public hearing.
#7. 5:35:14 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 3 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11. View Attachments
Gina Chamness, Gordon Hoskins, Jennifer Bruno, David Everitt and Tim Harpst briefed the Council from the attached handouts. Ms. Bruno said Item A-3, the dog fence at Rotary Glen Park had been pulled by the Administration. She said Item A-4, the Streetcar Manager position, Council had asked about the option to have the Redevelopment Agency fund part of the position. She said the Council had met as the Board of the RDA and decided 50% could be allocated to RDA.
Ms. Bruno said Item A-6, bike share pilot program, the Administration had provided more detail about start-up costs, financial exposure, etc. She asked if the Council wanted to approve funding now or wait for the fiscal year budget. Councilmember Christensen said he was comfortable with $25,000 with the understanding the Administration came back to the Council with the sponsorship money or with the cost in the context of the budget. All Council Members were in favor of moving ahead with the item.
Ms. Bruno said Item A-11 was the Small Neighborhood Business petition for $55,000. She said $40,000 of the money had been spent but had not been encumbered at the end of the year. She said those funds needed to be reallocated from fund balance. She said the $15,000 difference would be used towards the public process and development of a small business resource guide. All Council Members were in favor.
Ms. Bruno said Item A-15, Barnes Bank Bond Budget Adjustment, Council had expressed concern about priorities and the exact needs of office space. She said given the information from the Administration this item warranted its own briefing. She said the Council could authorize the budget amendment, put it in an account and have a full briefing on space needs of the City.
#8. 5:47:11 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM BILL HAIGHT, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR, REGARDING THE CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE.
Bill Haight briefed the Council.
#9. 9:14:32 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE LIST OF LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2011 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Lynn Pace briefed the Council.
#10. 5:54:50 PM INTERVIEW CONNIE LINARDAKIS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE CITIZEN’S COMPENSATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
Councilmember Love said Ms. Linardakis’s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval.
#11. 6:06:46 PM INTERVIEW STEPHEN JAMES PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION.
Councilmember Love said Mr. James’ name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval.
#12. 6:00:13 PM INTERVIEW MICHAEL CLARA PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY ADVISORY BOARD.
Councilmember Love said Mr. Clara’s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval.
#13. DISCUSS PRIORITIES FOR 2011 AS A FOLLOW-UP TO THEIR RETREAT.
This item was not held.
#15. 9:36:36 PM THE COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
a) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1)(b);
b) 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);
c) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205(1)(c);
d) 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;
e) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78B-1-137, AND
f) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE SECTION 52-4-205 (1)(f).
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to enter into Closed Session. A roll call vote was taken, which motion carried, Council Members Christensen, Turner, Penfold, Martin, Sorensen, Garrott and Love voted aye.
The meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held February 15, 2011.
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