AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
And
LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY of SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
2:00 p.m. Work Session
(The public is invited to listen to the discussion.)
7:00 p.m. Formal Meeting
(Public comment section is included)
Items listed below may be moved and discussed in a different portion of the Agenda based on circumstance and availability of speakers.
Note: During this meeting, the Council will adjourn temporarily, and convene as the
Local Building Authority to act on item C3a and C3b
Council Meeting Rules, Parliamentary Order and Procedure
A. WORK SESSION: 2:00 p.m. in Room 326, City & County Building, 451 South State St.~Approximate Start Time
1. Scope of Work for Transit Master Plan~Written Briefing Only
Legislative Sponsor: Council Initiated
The Council will receive a briefing regarding a proposed scope of work for a transit master plan for Salt Lake City. The scope of work would be used to prepare a city-wide mass transit plan.
2. Youth Athletic Grants Program~2:00 p.m.
Legislative Sponsor: Jill Love
The Council will receive a briefing regarding the proposed guidelines and criteria for a Youth Athletic Grants program. The proposed grant program would be used by nonprofit 501(c)(3) teams, clubs and other athletic organizations to provide individual scholarships to Salt Lake City youth who meet certain income requirements. The program is designed to enable youth who may otherwise be unable to afford registration fees, uniform fees, etc. to enjoy the full benefits of athletic participation. The Council allocated $50,000 for the grant program as part of the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget.
3. City Sponsored Day Care Program ~2:20 p.m.
Legislative Sponsor: Jill Love
The Council will receive a briefing from the Administration regarding a proposal to provide a day care center for City employees' family members.
4. Consolidated Fee Schedule Study~2:40 p.m.
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Budget Item
The Council will receive a briefing on the Administration's review of Administrative fees that are charged by departments, and an analysis of items that should be included on the Consolidated Fee Schedule. The discussion about the review began during the Council's annual budget briefings in May, and the Administration has identified a schedule to review fees and charges department by department.
5. Streetcar Greenway and Parley’s Trail Project~3:10 p.m.
Legislative Sponsor: Council Initiated
The Council will receive a briefing from the Administration regarding a proposed interlocal agreement with the Utah Transit Authority (UTA), relating to the operations of the Sugar House Streetcar.
6. Alley Closure, Sugar House Streetcar Greenway Corridor, Between 800 and 900 East~3:50 p.m.
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Petition from Mayor Ralph Becker
The Council will receive a briefing regarding an ordinance that would close a portion of City-owned alley situated midblock between Wilmington Avenue and Simpson Avenue and between 800 East and 900 East. The proposal would close the alley to vehicle traffic and allow the City to complete trails, landscaping and other improvements related to the Sugar House Streetcar and Parley’s Trail. (C2)
7. Open Space Aquisitions~4:50 p.m.
Legislative Sponsor: Stan Penfold/Co-Sponsor Jill Love
The Council will receive a briefing regarding a proposal to purchase open space properties in various locations throughout the City, a proposed funding of a Natural Lands Management Plan, and the demolition of two structures. These purchases and expenses would come from the Open Space bond funds.
8. Snow Removal~5:30 p.m.
Legislative Sponsor: Luke Garrott/Co-Sponsor Charlie Luke
The Council will receive a briefing from the Administration regarding ideas and information about improving snowplowing on Salt Lake City streets.
9. Board Appointment Interview: Transportation Advisory Board
Time Certain~6:00 p.m.
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Appointment
The Council will interview Cathy Liu prior to consideration of her appointment to the Transportation Advisory Board. (H1)
10. Board Appointment Interview: Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board
Time Certain~6:00 p.m.
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Appointment
The Council will interview Robert Rendon prior to consideration of his appointment to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board. (H2)
11. Board Appointment: Interview: City & County Building Conservancy and Use Committee~Time Certain~6:00 p.m.
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Appointment
The Council will interview Robert A. Young prior to consideration of his appointment to the City & County Building Conservancy and Use Committee. (H3)
12. Board Appointment Interview: Planning Commission
Time Certain~6:00 p.m.
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Appointment
The Council will interview Carolynn Hoskins prior to consideration of her appointment to the Planning Commission. (H4)
13. Report of the Executive Director
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.
14. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair~Tentative
15. Closed Session~Tentative
The Council will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session. A closed meeting described under Section 52-4-205 may be held for:
a) discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual;
b) strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining;
c) strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
d) 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;
e) strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property, including any form of a water right or water shares, if: (i) public discussion of the transaction would: (A) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration; or (B) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best possible terms; (ii) the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be offered for sale; and (iii) the terms
of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body approves the sale;
f) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
g) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah Code § 78B-1-137.
The items below will be discussed following the conclusion of Formal Meeting
16. Bus Shelter and Advertising
Legislative Sponsor: Søren Simonsen
The Council will receive a briefing regarding the common practices of bus shelter advertising programs in other cities and the relevant legal issues to consider when establishing a transit advertising policy.
17. Council Office Policy Updates
Legislative Sponsor: Council Initiated
The Council will receive a briefing to review pending amendments to the Council’s Policy Manual, including formalizing the process for identifying a Council sponsor for Administrative transmittals, the composition of the Council’s Legislative Subcommittee, the duties and roles for the Constituent Liaison position on the staff, and some housekeeping changes.
FORMAL MEETING
B. OPENING CEREMONY:
7:00 p.m. in Room 315, City & County Building, 451 South State St.
Council Member Kyle LaMalfa will conduct the Formal Council Meetings during the month of December.
1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of Tuesday November 12, 2013 as well as the formal meeting minutes of Tuesday November 12 and Tuesday November 19 2013.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment – 700 South to 900 South and 700 East to 900 East~Legislative Sponsor: Luke Garrott
Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map properties located between 700 South to 900 South and 700 East to 900 East. The changes would modify the zoning for:
• Existing single-family and two-family residences from RMF -30 – Residential Multi-Family to R2 – Single and Two-Family Residential; and
• Existing commercially-used properties from RMF-30 – Residential Multi-Family to either SNB – Small Neighborhood Commercial or CN – Neighborhood Commercial. Although the request is to change the zoning of the properties to R2 – Single and Two Family Residential and SNB – Small Neighborhood Commercial or CN – Neighborhood Commercial, consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petitioner – City Council, Petition No. – PLNPCM2012-00360.
(P 13-17)
Staff Recommendation: Close and consider options.
2. Ordinance: Alley Closure, Sugar House Streetcar Greenway Corridor, Between 800 and 900 East
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Petition from Mayor Ralph Becker
Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion of City-owned alley situated midblock between Wilmington Avenue and Simpson Avenue and between 800 East and 900 East. The proposal would close the alley to vehicle traffic and allow the City to complete trails, landscaping and other improvements related to the Sugar House Streetcar and Parley's Trail. Petitioner — Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2013-00119.
(P 13-18)
Staff Recommendation: Close and consider options.
The City Council will consider a motion to recess as the City Council and to convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority.
3. a. Minutes
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Bond Item
The Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority will approve the meeting minutes of Tuesday November 12, 2013.
(M 13-10)
Staff Recommendation: Approve.
b. Resolution: Authorizing the Issuance and the Sale of Lease Revenue Bonds (Marmalade Library)
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Bond Item
Receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Authority’s lease revenue bonds to finance the cost of acquiring, constructing and improving a new library and the potential economic impact that such library will have on the private sector.
(Q 13-8)
Staff Recommendation: Close and refer to February 4, 2014.
The Board of Directors will consider a motion to adjourn as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority and reconvene as the City Council.
D. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Ordinance: Budget Amendment #1
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required, Budget Item
Consider adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document for Fiscal Year 2013-14. This amendment contains a number of proposed adjustments to the FY 2013-14 budget, including funding for:
• needed renovations for a new evidence storage and crime lab facility,
• Fire Department organizational changes,
• repurposing an awning from Barnes Bank,
• moving excess health care funds to the Risk Fund
• a proposal to appropriate some excess reserves as a refund to some City employees.
At its November 19 meeting, the Council held and closed a Public Hearing on this topic and adopted portions of Amendment No. 1, including:
• funding for a new program allowing City residents to purchase affordable annual UTA passes,
• funding for land purchases for Fire Station No.6 access and a new Fire Station No. 14, and
• funding for low-income students and other low-income residents to attend the Leonardo’s Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit.
(B 13-10)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
2. Reconsideration: Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendments: Permitted and Conditional Use Revisions~Legislative Sponsor: Jill Love, Petition from Mayor
a. Consider adopting a motion to reconsider Ordinance No. 66 of 2013 changing the City’s zoning regulations to revise and relocate land use tables, to amend certain definitions, to amend regulations concerning outdoor dining, to amend provisions regarding drive-through service windows, and to correct a technical error.
b. Consider adopting an ordinance amending sections of the Salt Lake City Code 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. (Title 21A Zoning and Title 5 Business Taxes, Licenses & Regulations) These changes are designed to provide clarity and efficiency of use as part of a code maintenance program. Related provisions of Title 21A (Zoning) may also be amended as part of this petition. (Petitioner — Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. — PLNPCM2009-00169)
(O 13-25)
Staff Recommendation: Adopt.
E. COMMENTS:
1. Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
2. Comments to the City Council. (Comments are taken on any item not scheduled for a public hearing, as well as on any other City business. Comments are limited to two minutes.)
F. NEW BUSINESS:
(None)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(None)
H. CONSENT
1. Board Appointment: Cathy Liu - Transportation Advisory Board
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Appointment
Consider approving the appointment of Cathy Liu to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through September 26, 2016.
(I 13-6)
Staff Recommendation: Approve.
2. Board Appointment: Robert Rendon - Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board ~Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Appointment
Consider approving the appointment of Robert Rendon to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through December 26, 2016.
(I 13-4)
Staff Recommendation: Approve.
3. Board Appointment: Robert A. Young - City & County Building Conservancy and Use Committee~Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Appointment
Consider approving the appointment of Robert A. Young to the City & County Building Conservancy and Use Committee for a term extending through July 18, 2017.
(I 13-9)
Staff Recommendation: Approve.
4. Board Appointment: Carolynn Hoskins - Planning Commission
Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Appointment
Consider approving the appointment of Carolynn Hoskins to the Planning Commission for a term extending through July 1, 2017.
(I 13-27)
Staff Recommendation: Approve.
5. Set the date: Ordinance: Horse Carriages~Legislative Sponsor: Charlie Luke
Set the date of Tuesday January, 7th 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the City’s regulations for horse-drawn carriages, (repealing Chapter 8.16 of the Salt Lake City Code in its entirety and renumbering and amending Chapter 5.37 of the Salt Lake City Code). The proposed changes include, but are not limited to:
• limiting the number of hours a horse may work in a day to eight hours with regular breaks,
• restricting carriage business operations in extreme weather conditions,
• prohibiting branding as a form of identification,
• implementing stricter standards for carriage equipment and maintenance,
• adding more detailed provisions governing carriage drivers, including background checks and licensing requirements.
(O 13-29)
Staff Recommendation: Set the date.
I. ADJOURNMENT:
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on November 27, 2013, the undersigned, duly appointed City Recorder, does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who have indicated interest.
CINDI L. MANSELL, MMC/CRM
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
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