The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at 4:38 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Søren Simonsen.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Research/Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Public Policy Analyst; Neil Lindberg, Council Legal Director; Sylvia Richards, Council Seasonal Public Policy Analyst; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Rusty Vetter, Deputy City Attorney; Paul Nielson, Senior City Attorney; Wilford Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Lex Traughber, Senior Planner; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Lisa Davis, Leonardo Media/Public Relations Director; and Kathie Smith, Leonardo Donations and Development Director.
Councilmember LaMalfa presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4:38 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. 4:38:25 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY'S ZONING REGULATIONS TO REVISE AND RELOCATE PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USE TABLES, AMEND CERTAIN DEFINITIONS, AND REVISE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE WINDOWS PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2009-00169. The proposed changes would permit distilleries in the General Commercial (CG) zone with a size restriction. These changes are designed to provide clarity and efficiency of use as part of a code maintenance program. Other sections of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. (C2) View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Nick Norris, and Lex Traughber briefed the Council from attachments. Mr. Tarbet said Councilmember Garrott requested that the drive-through standards portion of the proposal be scheduled for a separate public hearing in order to receive additional input. Mr. Tarbet said additional language was added for Council consideration regarding allowing distilleries in the CG Zone. Councilmember LaMalfa asked if there were any objections to adding distilleries. A majority of the Council was in favor.
Discussion was held on phasing out CG zoning, accommodating customers with disabilities, and drive-through locations/visibility issues. Councilmember Simonsen said he would work with staff to draft intent language to address drive-through parking standards issues. Councilmember Luke requested that future discussions include a list of current zones which allowed drive-throughs.
Councilmember Love asked about potential motions for the formal meeting. Mr. Tarbet said a motion was drafted to close the public hearing pertaining to all aspects of the petition except for drive-through service window development standards.
Discussion was held on adopting non-controversial portions of the proposal and then exploring additional modifications. Ms. Gust-Jenson said pieces of the current proposal could be adopted but depending on legal advice, a new petition(s) might be required on other modifications. She said staff would double check and come back to the Council in a future meeting.
#2. 4:53:05 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE CITY’S ZONING REGULATIONS THAT WOULD CREATE TWO NEW FORM-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS AND AMEND THE ZONING MAP IN THE WEST TEMPLE GATEWAY REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2011-00640. View Attachments The regulations are a new concept combining commonly used zoning regulations with design and development standards and guidelines.
•Zoning for properties located between 700 South and Fayette Avenue (975 South), and between West Temple and 300 West would be changed to the new Form Based Urban Neighborhood FB-UN-1 and FB-UN-2 zone. Zoning for properties located between 700 South and 800 South and between West Temple and 200 West would not change.
•The proposal would implement land use policies to allow a broad mix of uses, improve walkability and pedestrian safety, ensure compatibility with existing neighborhoods and strengthen the character of single-family home clusters on Montrose, Jefferson, and Washington Streets.
•Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Although the proposal would rezone properties to FB-UN-1 and FB-UN-2, Form Based Urban Neighborhood zones, consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petitioner – Mayor Becker. (C1)
Nick Tarbet and Nick Norris briefed the Council from attachments. Council Members comments on the proposal included height restrictions, use status and development options/restrictions for parcels containing both commercial/residential components, potential impacts on businesses that become non-conforming, public alley maintenance policy/design standards, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking issues, temporary A-Frame sign policy issues, and conflicting parking stall requirements.
Councilmember Luke said clarification was needed before the proposal was formally adopted regarding zoning status and development restrictions relating to parcels which contained commercial/residential components.
Mr. Tarbet said language proposed by the Council relating to temporary A-frame signs was included.
Straw Polls:
•Does the Council wish to change the proposed zoning on Washington Street between 900 South and Fayette from (Form Based Urban Neighborhood) FB-UN-2 to FB-UN-1. Councilmember LaMalfa said this issue would be addressed separately during the formal meeting.
•Explore additional on-street ADA parking (no off-street parking required when no other parking requirements existed). All Council Members were in favor.
•Develop public alley design standards (only where this zone applied). All Council Members were in favor. Councilmember Christensen said basic improvement standards needed to be developed and included as part of the permitting process requiring applicants to upgrade their portion of the alley when construction/renovations were made.
•Include a statement on FB-UN-1 about preservation/reuse of existing structures. All Council Members were in favor except Councilmember Christensen. Councilmember Simonsen said re-use standards needed to be developed as part of the ordinance.
•Include a statement on FB-UN-2 about preservation/reuse of existing structures. Council Members Luke, LaMalfa, Penfold, and Christensen were opposed. Council Members Simonsen, Love, and Garrott were in favor.
#3. 5:24:54 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-14. 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 FY 2013-14 budget, including funding for: a new program to allow City residents to purchase affordable annual UTA passes, land purchases for Fire Station #6 access and a new Fire Station #14, and renovations needed for a new evidence storage and crime lab facility. (C3) View Attachments
Sylvia Richards and Gina Chamness briefed the Council from attachments. Ms. Richards said the following new items were not included in the original packet. She said if Council Members wanted to advance these items she suggested that the public hearing be continued to November 19, 2013 or later meetings.
•I-4 Request to Recognize Health Care Account Reserves and Appropriate Funds ($2.4 million Risk Fund).
•I-5 Fire Department Organizational Changes – Zero Budget Impact, No New FTE’s, Change in Staffing Document.
•I-6 Council Office Staffing – Zero Budget Impact, One new FTE.
Councilmember LaMalfa asked if Council Members had any objections about advancing the items. No objections were raised.
5:28:00 PM Discussion was held on the following issues:
•A-5: Revised utilities costs in
Public Service Budget ($409,338 $239,762 from General Fund, and
$180,020 $99,000 – Golf Fund) No
objections.
•I-1 Council-Added Item: CIP Budget – technical accounting adjustments. No objections.
•I-2 Council-Added Item: Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit – The Leonardo’s Request for a contribution ($60,000 – General Fund). Councilmember Christensen said policy criteria needed to be developed to address future requests. Councilmember Love suggested working with the Leonardo to develop a model that could be used to reach specific populations. Ms. Gust-Jenson said staff would work with the Leonardo to identify which schools had been contacted/lined up. Councilmember Love asked the Leonardo to look at East High as a target audience. The Council requested a detailed follow-up report from the Leonardo showing how funding was spent so they could see how Salt Lake City children benefitted from appropriated funding. Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted information gained from the Leonardo to be adapted to other City events/programs.
•I-3 New - Council-Added Item: Supervisor position for Refuse Fund Collection services ($88,000, 1.0 FTE – Operations and Recycling Fund). No objections.
•A-14: Salt Lake City Resident UTA Pass ($1,590,000 – General Fund). Council Members Penfold/Simonsen requested the Council hold a more in-depth discussion to explore other aspects of the proposal including subsidizing senior/low income riders and lowering Eco Pass requirements for small businesses. Councilmember LaMalfa said the item would be scheduled for the next work session and asked Council Members to provide additional questions to the Administration so they could come prepared with answers.
#4. 5:43:27 PM HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SUGAR HOUSE CIRCULATION AND STREETSCAPE AMENITIES PLAN. Ideas in the plan include, realignment of Sugarmont Drive and Wilmington Avenue, changing traffic lanes on Highland Drive from four lanes to two lanes plus a center-turn lane, division of large blocks, addition of bicycle lanes on parts of 2100 South, and connecting Parley’s Trail between the Fairmont Aquatic Center and Hidden Hollow. The plan also includes closing the right turn lane south of the Monument Plaza, which was approved at the October 15th Council Meeting. If adopted, the plan would become part of Salt Lake City’s Transportation Master Plan. (G1) View Attachments
Russell Weeks briefed the Council from attachments. Councilmember LaMalfa said he felt there was support on the Council to break-out/vote on individual elements of the plan during the formal meeting. Mr. Weeks said additional motions were prepared for Council consideration. Councilmember Love discussed elements of the additional motions including delaying 2100 South bike lanes until the City adopted a Bicycle Master Plan to determine needs/connections and continue studying the east/west connection relating to Sugarmont/Wilmington. Councilmember Simonsen said the east/west connection decision needed to be made now to facilitate current/future development. Councilmember Garrott said he supported Councilmember Simonsen’s suggestion.
#5. RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE ACTIONS THE CITY IS TAKING IN THE PIONEER PARK AREA TO HELP RESIDENTS, SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, AND PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS IMPROVE THE SAFETY, APPEARANCE, AND OVERALL CONDITIONS THERE.
Item not held.
#6. RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING COUNCIL STAFF'S PROGRESS ON IMPLEMENTING A NEW PROJECT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO MANAGE WORKLOAD. View Attachments
Item not held.
#7. 9:03:49 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. View Attachments
See file M 13-5 for announcements.
#8. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion.
#9. 5:53:54 PM CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (d), FOR STRATEGY SESSIONS TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING ANY FORM OF A WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES, IF PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD: (I) DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION; OR (II) PREVENT THE PUBLIC BODY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to enter into closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property. A roll call vote was taken. All Council Members voted aye. See File M 13-2 for Sworn Statement and recording.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Kyle LaMalfa, Luke Garrott, Jill Remington Love, Charlie Luke, Stan Penfold, and Søren Simonsen.
Note: Councilmember Christensen was recused for a portion of the meeting.
Others in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Neil Lindberg, Council Attorney; Lehua Weaver, Council Senior Policy Analyst; Margaret Plane, City Attorney; Michael Akerlow, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Dan Weist, Council Communication Director; Jan Aramaki, Council Constituent Liaison/Research and Policy Analyst; Becky Dangerfield, Council Staff Assistant; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder.
The closed session adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
The work session adjourned at 9:22 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 November 12, 2013.
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