The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members James Rogers, Luke Garrott, Erin Mendenhall, Lisa Adams, Charlie Luke, and Kyle LaMalfa.
Absent: Councilmember Stan Penfold.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Jennifer Bruno, Deputy Council Director; Sean Murphy, Council Policy Analyst; Cheri Coffey, Deputy Planning Director; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Nick Britton, Senior Planner; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst; John Anderson, Principal Planner; Rick Graham, Director of Public Services; Robin Hutcheson, Director of Transportation; Mary DeLaMare Schafer, Deputy Director of Community Development; Mike Akerlow, Director of HAND; Colin Quinn-Hurst, Sustainable Transportation Specialist; Candee Allred, Assistant City Recorder; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder.
Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:12 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING ABOUT:
a) Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD AMEND THE WEST SALT LAKE MASTER PLAN PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2010-00656. The plan has been updated to reflect the evolution of transportation, land use, and sustainability in the area south of Interstate 80 from Interstate 215 on the west to Interstate 15 on the east. The updated plan lays out the vision, goals, and policies for the area, including:
•Encouraging reinvestment and redevelopment;
•Protecting ongoing investment in low-density residential neighborhoods while incorporating high-density development; and
•Making West Salt Lake a destination for outdoor recreation. View Attachments
(Petitioner Mayor Ralph Becker)
Nick Norris, Sean Murphy, Cheri Coffey, Jennifer Bruno and Nick Britton briefed the Council on the West Salt Lake Master Plan. The Planners goal was to have commercial properties accessible to the residential community on the West side.
Several Council Members expressed their appreciation for the amount of work the Planner’s Office had done in compiling and packaging the West Salt Lake Master Plan information.
A discussion was held on ensuring there were open spaces in the neighborhoods. Councilmember Garrott asked how the City would improve open spaces. Mr. Norris said a catalog needed to be compiled of where open space was and what type of property surrounded them. Discussion was held on whether the Glendale Golf Course would remain an open space. Councilmember Garrott requested that language be included in the West Salt Lake Master Plan that the Glendale Golf Course remain open space.
Discussion was held as to whether the plan anticipated the possibility of a high school being built in this area in the next 25 years. Mr. Norris said there was nothing specific in the plan about lands being used for possible schools. Councilmember Mendenhall suggested the Council talk to the State Office of Education and the Salt Lake City School District about any plans for a high school on the City’s west side.
Councilmember Adams asked the Administration to give the Council a prioritized list of zoning changes that would encourage development. Mr. Brittan said the Planning Commission had started a list of zoning changes focused on NODES. He said he would provide the Council with the list of changes. He said the plan said based on the growth of student population, there could be a need for more schools in the future.
b) Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. THE FINAL 9 LINE MASTER PLAN PURSUANT TO PETITION NO. PLNPCM2014-00004. This planning document for the 9 Line Corridor, which follows the old Union Pacific rail line on 900 South from 200 West to the Surplus Canal, is an effort to provide a major pedestrian and bicycle link connecting the City’s east and west neighborhoods. The 9 Line Master Plan identifies:
•Ways to utilize the space, including development ideas for vacant parcels along the trail;
•Plans for the continuation of the trail west to the Surplus Canal;
•Identifies the necessary connections that need to be made to connect the nearby neighborhoods, amenities, and activity nodes. View Attachments
(Petitioner Mayor Ralph Becker)
John Anderson, Nick Tarbet, Nick Norris, and Mary DeLaMare-Schafer briefed the Council on the final 9 Line Master Plan. Discussion was held on redevelopment of the area around the 9 Line. Councilmember LaMalfa expressed concern that the main emphasis of maintenance responsibility on the trail was to be provided by the community. Mr. Norris said it was not the intent to have the community do all of the maintenance, just be involved in the ownership and upkeep of the trail. Mr. Anderson said Planning would review the plan for an over-emphasis of maintenance requirements by the community on the 9 Line.
**The Council is planning to hold a public hearing on both master plans on October 7, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Parkview Elementary, 970 South Emery Street (1170 West), Salt Lake City, Utah 84104.**
#2. RECEIVE A BRIEFING ON A PROPOSAL TO RECOGNIZE TRUJILLO, PERU AS A SISTER CITY TO SALT LAKE CITY. The cities have had a Friendship City relationship since 2005. Sister Cities share a broad-based, long-term partnership to advance peace and prosperity through cultural exchanges. View Attachments
This item was removed from the agenda.
#3. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. DISCUSS ITS URBAN TRAIL PRIORITY. The goal of this priority is to accelerate the completion of an urban trail network throughout the City, including along waterways and other natural areas. This informational briefing will give the Council a baseline understanding of the City’s existing urban trail network and potential needs. The Administration will present the following items for discussion: View Attachments
•An overview of the City’s current trail inventory;
•Options for expanding the network;
•Trail maintenance and amenity policies;
•Funding; and
•Options for day-lighting of streams.
Nick Tarbet, Rick Graham, Jeff Niermeyer, Robin Hutcheson, and Colin Quinn-Hurst briefed the Council on the urban trail network. Councilmember Garrott asked how many unfinished segments were on the Parley’s Trail. Ms. Hutcheson said she would contact the County to determine where they were on completion of the project and what further actions were needed. Councilmember Garrott asked if improvements in Hidden Hollow were completed. Mr. Quinn-Hurst said he would obtain information about the Hidden Hollow Trail and report back to the Council.
Discussion was held on programs which provide funding to build and maintain trails. Councilmember Mendenhall said she wanted public outreach included in the next steps identified for the McClelland Trail. Ms. Hutcheson said the next draft would include an update on public outreach.
Jeff Niermeyer briefed the Council about day-lighting. Councilmember Mendenhall asked if there was an overlay map of streams and potential day-lighting opportunities. Ms. Hutcheson said there would be an update to the bicycle and pedestrian trail master plan. She said the updated map would have an overlay of the streams with labels. Councilmember Garrott asked Mr. Niermeyer the route of City Creek. Mr. Niermeyer said City Creek ran down North Temple and into the Jordan River. Councilmember Garrott asked why the extension of the Surplus Canal Trail, west of the Jordan River, was called the City Creek Trail. Mr. Quinn-Hurst said he would find out why it was named as such and report back to the Council.
Councilmember Luke asked Mr. Graham about sliver proposals where small sections of property from the Enterprise Fund were purchased by the general fund to make up shortfalls. Councilmember Luke asked if there were properties identified as sliver purchases. Mr. Graham said the only area considered was Emigration Creek which ran through Bonneville Golf Course. Councilmember Luke asked about surplus property along the Surplus Canal. Mr. Graham said that area was not identified as a possible development area, but could be in the future.
Councilmember Mendenhall asked if the riparian fee component of the storm water fee was increased, would it be put towards maintenance or go towards new projects? Mr. Niermeyer said to divert that money to trails in a riparian corridor would be a legal challenge. Further discussion was held as to maintenance and expansion of riparian corridors.
Councilmember Rogers asked how the Adopt-A-Spot was going. Mr. Graham said he would update the Council on the status of that program at a later date.
Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. Further discussion was held regarding page 34 of the West Salt Lake Master Plan regarding open spaces for urban agriculture or development. Councilmember LaMalfa said he wanted to reiterate that the Council preferred urban agriculture over development of these spaces. Further discussion was held.
Straw Polls Taken:
•Strike the paragraph on page 34 of the West Salt Lake Master Plan entitled “Big Blocks” which suggests underutilized or unmaintained areas within large residential blocks be targeted for development, flexible zoning, and design standards. All Council members present were in favor.
•Strike the portion of paragraph on page 57 of the West Salt Lake Master Plan entitled “The Surplus Canal to 2100 South” which discusses allowing multi-family residential rezoning properties along Redwood Road between the Surplus Canal and 2100 South. Council Members Rogers, Luke, Garrott, and Adams were opposed, Council Members LaMalfa and Mendenhall were in favor. And Councilmember Penfold was absent for the vote.
•Formalize that the open space at Glendale Golf Course remain open space. All Council Members present were in favor except Councilmember Mendenhall who was opposed and Councilmember Penfold who was absent for the vote.
•Add more language regarding the maintenance responsibility of the City to maintain the 9 Line and relax the maintenance responsibilities of the community. All Council Members present were in favor.
#4. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. HOLD A DISCUSSION WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE CITY’S COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (CED) ABOUT UNIT LEGALIZATION IN THE CITY. Unit Legalization refers to the procedures and standards to legalize existing residential dwelling units unrecognized by City records. This process was eliminated by the City in September 2013. Some Council Members have been asked by constituents to reopen and extend the deadline for the City’s unit legalization process. The Council wants to discuss the pros and cons of reopening the process and get feedback on what the Administration has heard from the community. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Cheri Coffey, and Nick Norris briefed the Council on the unit legalization process. Mr. Tarbet said the public wanted the sunset clause removed from the legalization process. He said it was clarified that unit legalization was not accessory dwelling units, however, both policies intersected.
#5. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION ON THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE CITY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015. 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
Sean Murphy, Jennifer Bruno, Robin Hutcheson, and Mike Akerlow briefed the Council on projects eligible for impact fee and Class C funding. Discussion was held regarding what type of police presence would be in the design for Firehouse 3. Ms. Gust-Jensen recommended that staff come back to the Council with some options on language for design and staffing.
Council was briefed on the total numbers in impact fees and Class C road funds and requested that Staff come back to the Council with information on funds to cover projects and pay back the bond.
Straw Poll Taken:
•Should the designs for Firehouse 3 include a community room. Council Members Rogers, Luke, Garrott and Adams were opposed, Council Members LaMalfa and Mendenhall were in favor and Councilmember Penfold was absent for the vote.
#6. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING ABOUT THE GOLF FUND’S LONG-TERM FINANCIAL ISSUES, AND WILL DISCUSS WITH THE ADMINISTRATION POTENTIAL OPTIONS FOR OPERATING SCENARIOS TO HELP MAKE THE GOLF FUND FINANCIALLY SELF-SUSTAINING. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno updated the Council regarding the Golf Fund’s long-term financial issues. She introduced the Council to the Golf Online Resource Library and said it was for public use.
#7. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. INTERVIEW GWEN SPRINGMEYER PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT OT THE PARKS, NATURAL LANDS, URBAN FORESTRY, AND TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD.
Councilmember Luke said Ms. Springmeyer’s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval.
#8. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. INTERVIEW MELANIE GRAYSON PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER APPOINTMENT TO THE SUGAR HOUSE PARK AUTHORITY BOARD.
Councilmember Luke said Ms. Grayson’s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval.
#9. INTERVIEW MARK BAN PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE GOLF ENTERPRISE FUND ADVISORY BOARD.
This item was removed from the agenda.
#10. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. INTERVIEW DANIEL PAGE PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD.
Councilmember Luke said Mr. Page’s name would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval.
#11. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. INTERVIEW THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF THEIR APPOINTMENT AS APPEALS HEARING OFFICERS.
•MARY J. WOODHEAD
•MATHEW T. WIRTHLIN
Councilmember Luke said Ms. Woodhead and Mr. Wirthlin’s names would be forwarded to the Consent Agenda for formal approval.
#12. Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. 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 14-5 for announcements.
#13. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
This item was not held.
#14. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE § 52-4-205, FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
This item was not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 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 September 30, 2014.
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