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Salt Lake City Council Agenda

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September 30, 2014 02:00 PM

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CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 304 P.O. BOX 145476, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114-5476 www.slccouncil.com/agenda TEL 801-535-7600 FAX 801-535-7651 CHARLIE LUKE | DISTRICT 6 |COUNCIL CHAIR || LUKE GARROTT | DISTRICT 4 | COUNCIL VICE CHAIR || JAMES ROGERS | DISTRICT 1 || KYLE LAMALFA | DISTRICT 2 || STAN PENFOLD | DISTRICT 3 || ERIN MENDENHALL | DISTRICT 5 || LISA R. ADAMS | DISTRICT 7 AGENDA CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY Tuesday, September 30, 2014 2:00 p.m. Work Session (A discussion among Council Members and select presenters. The public is welcome to listen) 7:00 p.m. Formal Meeting (Includes open public comment period – 2 minute limit) Please Note: One of the public hearings originally advertised for this date has been rescheduled. See below. Council Meeting Rules, Parliamentary Order and Procedure The Council offers parking validation to Council meeting attendees who park at the Main Library just east of the City & County Building. See Council staff for the validation ticket. A. WORK SESSION: 2:00 p.m. in Room 326, City & County Building, 451 South State St. Note: Items listed below may be moved and discussed in a different portion of the agenda based on circumstance and availability of speakers. 1. Master Plans ~2:00 p.m. The Council will receive a follow - up briefing about: a) West Salt Lake Legislative Sponsor: Not Required-Petition from Mayor A proposal that would amend the West Salt Lake Master Plan. 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. Petitioner – Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00656 and; Salt Lake City Council Agenda Tuesday, September 30, 2014 2 b) 9 Line Corridor Legislative Sponsor: Council Member Kyle LaMalfa The final 9 Line Master Plan. 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. Petitioner – Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2014-0004. The Council is planning to hold a public hearing on both master plans on Oct 7, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Parkview Elementary 970 South Emery Street (1170 West) Salt Lake City, Utah 84104. 2. Sister City – Trujillo, Peru ~3:00 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Council Member Luke Garrott The Council will be briefed 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. 3. Council Priority: Urban Trails/ Riparian Corridor ~3:15 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Council Initiated The Council will 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: ? 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. Salt Lake City Council Agenda Tuesday, September 30, 2014 3 4. Unit Legalization Process ~4:15 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Council Member Charlie Luke The Council will 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 would like to discuss the pros and cons of reopening the process and get feedback on what the Administration has heard from the community. 5. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) ~4:45 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Budget Item The Council will have 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. 6. Golf Fund Long Term Budget Issues ~5:00 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Budget Item The Council will 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. 7. Board Appointment Interview: Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails Advisory Board Time Certain 6:00 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Appointment The Council will interview Gwen Springmeyer prior to consideration of her appointment to the Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry and Trails Advisory Board. (Item H2) 8. Board Appointment Interview: Sugar House Park Authority Board Time Certain 6:00 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Appointment The Council will interview Melanie Grayson prior to consideration of her appointment to the Sugar House Park Authority Board. (Item H3) 9. Board Appointment Interview: Golf Enterprise Fund Advisory Board Time Certain 6:00 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Appointment The Council will interview Mark Ban prior to consideration of his appointment to the Golf Enterprise Fund Advisory Board. (Item H4) Salt Lake City Council Agenda Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4 10. Board Appointment Interview: Transportation Advisory Board Time Certain 6:00 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Appointment The Council will interview Daniel Page prior to consideration of his appointment to the Transportation Advisory Board. (Item H5) 11. Board Appointment Interviews: Appeals Hearing Officer Alternatives Time Certain 6:00 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Appointment The Council will interview the following people prior to consideration of their appointment as Appeals Hearing Officers. ? Mary J. Woodhead (Item H6) ? Mathew T. Wirthlin (Item H7) 12. 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. 13. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair Report of the Chair and Vice Chair. Salt Lake City Council Agenda Tuesday, September 30, 2014 5 14. Tentative Closed Session 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 Salt Lake City Council Agenda Tuesday, September 30, 2014 6 FORMAL MEETING B. OPENING CEREMONY: 7:00 p.m. in Room 315, City & County Building, 451 South State St. Council Member Charlie Luke will conduct the Formal Council Meetings in September. 1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2. The Council will approve the minutes of: a) Tuesday Aug 12, 2014 work session; b) Tuesday Aug 19, 2014 work session; and c) Tuesday Sept 2, 2014 work session and formal meeting. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Please Note: The ordinance relating to newsracks in the public right-of-way ( Newsrack Ordinance Amendments) public hearing was originally scheduled for this meeting. The public hearing will be re-advertised for a future Council meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience. 1. Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendments –Initiation of Zoning Amendments and Procedures for the Planning and Historic Landmark Commissions Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Land Use Item Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance regarding the proposed changes to the City’s zoning ordinance. The proposed changes would: • amend the process for initiating zoning amendments by Council Members and Planning Commissioners; • modify Planning Commission and Historic Landmark Commission procedures; and • omit language concerning a nonexistent committee Sections 21A.06.030, 21A.06.050, 21A.46.120 and Chapter 21A.50 of the Salt Lake City Code would be amended. Related provisions of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner Salt Lake City Planning Commission, PLNPCM2013-00741. Staff recommendation: Close and consider options. 2. Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment –432 North 300 West Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Petition from Applicant Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the zoning map pertaining to property at 432 North 300 West from RMF-35 Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential to SR-3 Special Development Pattern Residential. The proposal would allow the owner to convert the existing home into a twin home, which is a less intense use than has occupied the space in the last two decades. The proposal would match the zoning of the property with adjacent properties along the street. Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to SR-3 Special Development Pattern Residential, consideration may be given to rezoning the properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00021, Petitioner – John Maxim. Staff recommendation: Close and consider options. Salt Lake City Council Agenda Tuesday, September 30, 2014 7 3. Resolution: South Davis Transit Study – Locally Preferred Alternative Legislative Sponsor: James Rogers Accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution adopting a locally preferred alternative for UTA to extend transit options within the Davis-Salt Lake Community Connector Transit Study Corridor. The recommended Locally Preferred Alternative route includes a recommendation that Bus Rapid Transit would be developed on 400 West to serve redevelopment, the commuter rail station and Downtown Salt Lake City. Staff recommendation: Close and consider options. 4. Grant Application Submission Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Grants Accept public comment on an application submitted by Salt Lake City’s Emergency Management division for the following grant: a) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Project; $10,494 Staff recommendation: Close and Refer to Future Consent Agenda. D. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS 1. Ordinance: Drive-Through Window Standards Legislative Sponsor: Luke Garrott Consider adopting an ordinance amending the City’s regulations for drive-through facilities. The proposed changes would address service accessibility by requiring that businesses with drive through windows allow bicyclists in drive throughs during all business hours. The proposed changes would affect Section 21A.40.060 – Drive-Through Facility Regulations and Title 5 - Business License Requirements, of the Salt Lake City Code. Related provisions of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner Salt Lake City Council, Petition No. PLNPCM 2009-00169. Staff Recommendation: Refer to Motion Sheet. 2. Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment: Outdoor Dining Amendments Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Petition from Applicant Consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Code relating to outdoor dining regulations (amending section 21A.40.065). The amendments would allow outdoor dining for nonconforming restaurants and other similar uses through the City’s special exception process (Chapter 21A.52-Special Exceptions). Currently, nonconforming restaurants are not allowed to have outdoor dining. Related provisions of Title 21A- Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner – Jude Rubadue, Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00106. Staff recommendation: Refer to Motion Sheet. 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) Salt Lake City Council Agenda Tuesday, September 30, 2014 8 G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Set the Public Hearing Date and Motion Reconsideration of Ordinance: Consolidated Fee Schedule Amendments – Zoning Petitions Fee Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Petition from Mayor a) Reconsider the motion made on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 adopting a proposal that would amend various provisions of Salt Lake City Code concerning the Consolidated Fee Schedule. The proposal would clarify vague, missing or non-standardized language in the City code that authorizes fee collection, particularly related to zoning regulations. The proposal also clarifies that fees are not required for petitions from the Mayor, City Council or Planning Commission, or for historic preservation applications, including new local historic and character conservation districts. Petitioner – Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00016. b) Set the date of Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment on this ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Refer to Motion Sheet. 2. Ordinance and Resolution: Snow Removal Amendments Legislative Sponsor: Luke Garrott a) Consider adopting an ordinance that would amend Salt Lake City Code relating to sidewalk snow removal (amending Section 14.20.070). Under the proposal, property owners would be required to clear a minimum 42-inch wide path free from snow or ice from the entire length of sidewalk abutting their property, including corners and curb ramps. The proposal specifies that ice would need to be removed to bare pavement, or made as level as possible and treated with ice melt, sand or similar material. b) Consider adopting a resolution expressing the City Council’s intent that sidewalks should be considered as equally as roads as passages for transit for people in winter and reasonable efforts should be made to keep them free of snow and ice. Staff recommendation: Refer to Motion Sheet. Salt Lake City Council Agenda Tuesday, September 30, 2014 9 H. CONSENT 1. Confirm: Set the Public Hearing Date: Ordinance: Amendments to Ground Transportation – Ride Sharing Legislative Sponsor: Charlie Luke Confirming the date of Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Code relating to ground transportation requirements (amending Chapter 5.71), specifically relating to transportation network companies, which use internet apps to connect passengers with drivers. The proposal would: • eliminate current restrictions prohibiting non-taxicab operators from providing on-demand service (except at the Airport); • eliminate requirements for a minimum number of on-demand taxicabs in the City, and • other changes. Staff Recommendation: Confirm the date of Tuesday, October 14, 2014. 2. Board Appointment: Gwen Springmeyer- Parks, Trails, Natural Lands and Urban Forestry Advisory Board Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Appointment Consider approving the appointment of Gwen Springmeyer to the Parks, Trails, Natural Lands and Urban Forestry Advisory Board for a term extending through December 30, 2016. Staff Recommendation: Approve. 3. Board Appointment: Melanie Grayson- Sugar House Park Authority Board Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Appointment Consider approving the appointment of Melanie Grayson to the Sugar House Park Authority Board for a term extending through August 17, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve. 4. Board Appointment: Mark Ban- Golf Enterprise Fund Advisory Board Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Appointment Consider approving the appointment of Mark Ban to the Golf Enterprise Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through July 3, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve. 5. Board Appointment: Daniel Page- Transportation Advisory Board Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Appointment Consider approving the appointment of Daniel Page to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through September 25, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve. 6. Board Appointment: Mary J. Woodhead- Appeals Hearing Officer Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Appointment Consider approving the appointment of Mary J. Woodhead as an Appeals Hearing Officer for a term extending through September 2019. Staff Recommendation: Approve. Salt Lake City Council Agenda Tuesday, September 30, 2014 10 7. Board Appointment: Mathew T. Wirthlin - Appeals Hearing Officer Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Appointment Consider approving the appointment of Mathew T. Wirthlin as an Appeals Hearing Officer for a term extending through September 2019. Staff Recommendation: Approve. 8. Board Reappointment: Richard Dibblee- Golf Enterprise Fund Advisory Board Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Reappointment Consider approving the reappointment of Richard Dibblee, to the Golf Enterprise Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through July 15, 2018. Staff Recommendation: Approve. 9. Board Reappointment: Andrea Olson- Transportation Advisory Board Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Reappointment Consider approving the reappointment of Andrea Olson to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through September 25, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve. 10. Board Reappointment: Whitney Ward- Transportation Advisory Board Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Reappointment Consider approving the reappointment of Whitney Ward to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through September 25, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve. 11. Board Reappointment: M. Cheryl Heying- Transportation Advisory Board Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Reappointment Consider approving the reappointment of M. Cheryl Heying to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through September 25, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve. 12. Board Reappointment: Hal Johnson- Transportation Advisory Board Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Reappointment Consider approving the reappointment of Hal Johnson to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through September 25, 2017. Staff Recommendation: Approve. 13. Board Reappointment: Emily Drown – Planning Commission Legislative Sponsor: Not Required –Board Reappointment Consider approving the reappointment of Emily Drown to the Planning Commission for a term extending through July 1, 2018. Staff Recommendation: Approve. Salt Lake City Council Agenda Tuesday, September 30, 2014 11 I. ADJOURNMENT: CERTIFICATE OF POSTING On or before 5:00 p.m. on September 26, 2014, 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 Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda, including but not limited to adoption, rejection, amendment, addition of conditions and variations of options discussed. Access agendas and supporting documentation to agenda items at http://www.slccouncil.com/agenda/ * Open City Hall is an online discussion forum for topics on which the City is seeking the Public’s input. 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