The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in a Work Session on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Jill Remington Love, Stan Penfold, Luke Garrott, Charlie Luke and Søren Simonsen.
Councilmember Also in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Attorney; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Brady Wheeler, Council Redistricting Coordinator; Jim Guilkey, Chair of the Redistricting Working Group; Jan Aramaki, Council Constituent Liaison/Research & Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst and Constituent Liaison; David Everitt, Mayor’s Chief of Staff; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Rusty Vetter, Senior City Attorney; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; Greg Davis, Public Service Finance; Gordon Hoskins, Finance Director; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Randy Hillier, Policy and Budget Analyst; April Harris, County Animal Services; Ann Ober, Deputy Director of Public Services; Dan Mulé, City Treasurer; D. J. Baxter, RDA Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Wilf Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Ray Miller, Principal Planner; John Anderson, Principal Planner; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Janice Jardine, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Ben McAdams, Mayor’s Senior Advisor; Helen Langan, Mayor’s Senior Advisor; Arthur C. Nelson, Presidential Professor, City and Metropolitan Planning, University of Utah; Len Simon, CEO Simon and Company Inc.; Robyn Hutcheson, Transportation Director; Kyle Cook, Fehr and Peers; Tim Harpst, Transportation Director; Kevin Young, Transportation Engineer and Chris Meeker, City Recorder.
Councilmember Love presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1.3:04:19 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
See File M 12-5 for announcements.
#2. 3:09:11 PM RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM ARTHUR C. NELSON, PRESIDENTIAL PROFESSOR, CITY AND METROPOLITAN PLANNING, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS. This relates to proposed changes to the City’s zoning regulation allowing accessory dwelling units in single-family and multi-family zoning districts currently being considered by the City Council. The intent is to provide a broader mix of housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods that address changing family needs, economic conditions, smaller household sizes, and increase efficient use of existing housing, public infrastructure ant transit. Related provision of Title 21A – Zoning – may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner – Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00612. View Attachments
Dr. Nelson said half of Salt Lake City’s households were non-traditional households with younger and older single people living in them. He said many households were multi generational.
#3. 3:57:06 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM LEN SIMON REGARDING THE CITY’S NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES. BEN MCADAMS ALSO BRIEFED THE COUNCIL.
Mr. Simon said the last year had brought continual threats of Government shutdowns. He said last year the Community Development Block Grant program (CDBG) was cut by 26%. He said nationally it was cut by 11%. He said HOME had also been cut. He said to keep the programs going the City needed to keep the application level for grants up.
#4. 4:41:20 PM RECEIVE THE FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE REDISTRICTING WORKING GROUP (RWG). The nine-member RWG was formed by the Council to serve as an advisory group during the 2011 redistricting process. The RWG held public meetings in November and December. The RWG will present two maps for Council districts and two maps for Salt Lake City School Board district/precinct boundaries for Council consideration. View Attachments
Karen Halladay, Brady Wheeler and Jim Guilkey briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Mr. Guilkey said the project was to set boundaries for the Salt Lake City Council and the Salt Lake City School District from the census of 2010. Councilmember Christensen asked that staff tweak the maps, bring them back for review and hold a public hearing.
#5. 5:44:03 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING THE 800 SOUTH/SUNNYSIDE COMPLETE STREET STUDY AND RECOMMENDED ACTION. View Attachments
Robyn Hutchenson, Kyle Cook, Tim Harpst and Kevin Young briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Ms. Hutchenson said the community had mixed feelings regarding the study. She said problems were identified as traffic speed too high, street too wide, westbound bike lane and sidewalk too narrow, pedestrians fee disconnected between north and south sides of the street, student crossings are a problem, East High Seminary is a problem and S-curve east of 1300 East is a problem. She said testing would provide more feedback. Ms. Hutchenson said she would regroup with the team to look at the schedule and see what opportunities were available to expand the test.
#6. 5:38:25 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE REGARDING THE UTAH OPEN MEETING LAW. View Attachments
Boyd Ferguson and Ed Rutan briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Mr. Ferguson said the only new change read “Nothing in the Open Meeting Law restricts a member of a public body from transmitting an electronic message (defined as electronic mail, instant message, electronic chat, text message, or any other electronic communication method) to other members of the public body at any time when the public body is not convened in an open session”. (2011 HB 54)
#7. 6:25:02 PM (TENTATIVE) 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 Garrott moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to enter into a closed session for legal advice as stated on the agenda including the professional competencey of an employee, with a roll call vote, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(M 12-2)
#8. 6:21:08 PM TAKE A STRAW POLL TO NOMINATE THE COUNCIL CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012.
Councilmember Søren Simonsen was nominated as the Chair Person and Councilmember Charlie Luke as the Vice Chair Person for 2011.
#9. RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING:
a. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPLICABLE PROVISIONS WITHIN CHAPTER 8.04, SALT LAKE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO ANIMAL CONTROL, TO REMOVE LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF DOGS AND CATS OWNED BY INDIVIDUALS; TO REQUIRE THE PREVENTION AND ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES ASSOCIATED WITH KEEPING DOGS AND CATS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NOISE AND ODOR; TO ALLOW THE ANIMAL SERVICES DIRECTOR TO WAIVE LATE FEES OR EXTEND LICENSING DEADLINES IN INDIVIDUAL CASES AS APPROPRIATE; AND TO REQUIRE THE LICENSING OF CATS (INCLUDING AN INCREASE TO PET LICENSING LATE PENALTIES, SECTION 8.04.521 OF SALT LAKE CITY CODE, APPENDIX A) AND;
b. AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND AMENDING THE SALT LAKE CITY CONSOLIDATED FEE SCHEDULE TO MODIFY/ENACT PET LICENSING FEES. (ITEM D2)
This issue was postponed
#10. 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.
This issue was postponed
#11. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A 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. (Item H1)
This issue was postponed
#12. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18.64 (DEMOLITION) AND CHAPTER 18.97 (MITIGATION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING LOSS), Salt Lake City Code, to modify the process and requirements for demolition of buildings and structures. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for timely completion of demolition and improvement of property thereafter to ensure demolition is not detrimental to the use and enjoyment of surrounding property, to avoid demolition by neglect, and to encourage preservation of the City's housing stock. Petitioner: Salt Lake City Council. (Item H2)
This issue was postponed
#13. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR CITY ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVATE DONATIONS. This ordinance would authorize private donations for the purpose of making improvements on City property and provide guidelines for acceptance of such donations.
This issue was postponed
#14. (TENTATIVE) RECEIVE A 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.
This issue was postponed
The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held January 3, 2012.
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