The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at 5:00 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, Charlie Luke and Søren Simonsen.
Also In Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; David Everitt, Mayor’s Chief of Staff; Russell Weeks, Senior Council Policy Analyst; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Doug Dansie, Senior Planner; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; John Anderson, Principal Planner; Nick Norris, Principal Planner; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Staff; Chris Burbank, Police Chief; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Kurt Cook, Fire Chief; Tim Doubt, Deputy Police Chief; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder.
Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. 5:10:49 PM 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 Luke moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to enter into Closed Session to discuss personnel and property issues. A roll call vote was taken. Council Members Christensen, LaMalfa, Luke, Love and Simonsen voted aye. Council Members Garrott and Penfold were absent for the vote. See file M 12-2 for Sworn Statement and recording.
#2. 10:14:03 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. View Attachments
See File M 12-5 for announcements.
#3. 5:41:25 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE CITY CODE INCLUDING THE CITY’S ZONING REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND THE LAND USE APPEALS BOARD AS LAND USE APPEAL AUTHORITIES AND REPLACING THE BOARDS WITH AN APPOINTED PROFESSIONAL HEARING OFFICER. THE HEARING OFFICER WOULD REVIEW AND MAKE DECISIONS RELATING TO VARIANCE APPLICATIONS AND APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE, PLANNING COMMISSION AND HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION DECISIONS. THE INTENT IS TO PROVIDE A MORE STREAMLINED AND CONSISTENT APPEAL PROCESS FOR LAND USE DECISIONS AND REDUCE THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS AND STAFFING RESOURCES. RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING - MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONER - MAYOR RALPH BECKER, PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00312. View Attachments
Neil Lindberg, Nick Norris and John Anderson briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Councilmember Penfold said there was confusion about differences between special exceptions and variances and wanted the Administration to review the issue and provide clarification.
Councilmember Simonsen said the item was tentatively scheduled on next week’s Consent Agenda to set a public hearing in early February, 2012.
Mr. Lindberg said the Council held a public hearing on November 22, 2011 so action could be taken without holding another hearing. Ms. Gust-Jenson said a lot of changes were made to the ordinance and there seemed to be public interest in another hearing.
#4. 5:53:02 PM RECEIVE FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21A.46 TO MODIFY SIGN REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BILLBOARDS, ELECTRONIC BILLBOARDS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNS. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE AMENDMENTS WILL REFINE PROVISIONS ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN APRIL 2011 THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE EFFECT ON JANUARY 13, 2012. (THE PROPOSAL INCLUDES REDUCING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF BILLBOARDS, THEIR GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION AND THE DURATION OF THE ELECTRONIC MESSAGE). RELATED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 21A - ZONING - MAY ALSO BE AMENDED AS PART OF THIS PETITION. PETITIONS PLNPCM2010-000717 AND PLNPCM2010-00032 - MAYOR RALPH BECKER. View Attachments
Neil Lindberg, Russell Weeks, Doug Dansie and Wilford Sommerkorn briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Councilmember Simonsen said potential motions needed to include elements Council Members wanted to keep alive under the current application to avoid having to go back through the Planning Commission process.
Councilmember Luke asked if the Administration would continue to work with billboard industry representatives during the coming week to discuss/find workable solutions. Mr. Sommerkorn said immediate concerns were being addressed through this proposal and staff planned to then discuss larger issues with the industry.
Councilmember Garrott said he thought Council Chair and Vice Chair needed to be included in future discussions with the billboard industry to address policy preferences that might come into play.
Councilmember Simonsen said this would be scheduled for a more extensive discussion next week. Mr. Weeks asked Council Members to send questions to him so they could be addressed prior to the meeting.
#5. 6:08:01 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING TO REVIEW, DISCUSS AND FINALIZE SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS MADE TO THE CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT MAPS. COUNCIL MEMBERS SUGGESTED SLIGHT BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MAPS PREPARED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE REDISTRICTING WORKING GROUP. (ITEMS H1 - H2) View Attachments
Karen Halladay, Brady Wheeler, Doug Dansie and Wilford Sommerkorn briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Councilmember Simonsen said a public hearing would be scheduled for January 17, 2012 and February 7, 2012. A majority of the Council was in favor of inviting school board representatives to participate in a work session discussion with the Council. Council Members were in favor of reviewing maps individually and holding a group discussion at the next meeting.
Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted to see elementary/junior high school boundaries included on school board maps. Mr. Wheeler said he was available to help Council Members access maps on the web or by e-mail.
#6. 6:17:06 PM ADJOURN TO ATTEND A RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR TIM HARPST, DIRECTOR OF THE SALT LAKE CITY TRANSPORTATION DIVISION, AND NANCY BOSKOFF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SALT LAKE CITY ARTS COUNCIL.
A retirement celebration was held on the Fourth Floor of the City and County Building.
#7. 7:18:49 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE CITY’S 10-YEAR CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN AND IMPACT FEES. 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
Karen Halladay, LuAnn Clark, Rick Graham, Kurt Cook, Chris Burbank, Tim Doubt, Jennifer Bruno and Gina Chamness briefed the Council with the attached handouts.
Discussion was held on exploring additional funding sources including bonding in order to address ongoing needs. Ms. Clark said bond counsel representatives could be invited to address the Council and answer questions. She asked the Council to identify specific areas of interest so effective information could be prepared for future discussions.
Comments were made on some categories listed in the handout. Fire Station No. 3: Potential to combine with police precinct. Fire Station No. 14: Training Facility – cost sharing/possible State funding. Police/Evidence and Crime Lab Facility Study: Fueling station needed on the eastside. Councilmember Simonsen said he and Councilmember Luke needed to have a follow-up discussion with Chief Burbank.
Parks and Open Space - New park acquisition to serve new growth: Funding needed for open space development. Identify opportunities along with a baseline relating to basic improvements to existing spaces. Establish a budget to acquire/improve new parcels. Restroom Improvements: Have Administration explore alternative restroom facilities styles, investigate lower quality standards and bundle improvements for additional cost savings. Multipurpose Field Improvements: Add trees to the list. Basketball improvements: Indoor courts needed on the eastside.
Tennis Court Improvements: Update list with design costs for 5th Avenue and “C” Street. Additional courts needed including pickle ball and futsal. Explore bond opportunities for combined recreation facilities and ZAP partnering with County. Softball Field Improvements: Address equity needs for girl’s participation. Baseball Field Improvements: Jordan Park field not functional due to shallow fence.
Jogging/Walking Path Improvements: Miller Park had some issues and needed to be added to the list. Pavilion Improvements: Ms. Clark said Rotary Glen had design money but a future funding request was needed for construction. BMX/Bike Path Improvements: Alternative venues were needed to lessen current impacts to other open space properties. Water Features: Open for potential discussion.
Bridges: Nine-Line bridge repair/replacement needed. Earthen Trails: Information needed on Parley’s Historic Nature Park work plan. Mr. Graham said the plan was in the development phase and the Administration would update the Council at a future date. Lighting: Re-visit Herman Franks lighting project. Mr. Graham said he would provide follow-up. Irrigation: Ms. Clark said costs were underestimated. Mr. Graham said alternative funding sources were being explored. Fairmont needed to be added to the list.
Fencing: Follow-up needed on Parley’s and Jordan River Parkway. Cemetery: Mr. Graham said irrigation estimates needed to be adjusted. Park Recovery Plan: Ms. Clark said a small portion was impact fee eligible. Include Sugar House Park on the list and research whether proposed enhancements would be impact fee eligible.
Discussion was held on process. A majority of the Council was in favor of scheduling a meeting in late January, 2012 to address the remaining CIP proposal. Ms. Bruno suggested adding a “place holder” category to capture constituent ideas. A majority of the Council was in favor.
#8. 10:12:55 PM (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR CITY ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS. THIS ORDINANCE WOULD AUTHORIZE DONATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING IMPROVEMENTS ON CITY PROPERTY AND PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH DONATIONS. View Attachments
A majority of the Council was in favor of advancing the proposal.
#9. 6:18:33 PM (TENTATIVE) HOLD A DISCUSSION OR RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FOR THE 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Item was pulled.
The meeting adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January 10, 2012.
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