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Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City Council

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Council Meeting

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Meeting

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February 24, 2015 02:00 PM

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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY Tuesday, February 24, 2015 2:00 p.m. Work Session ~ Room 326 7:00 p.m. Formal Meeting ~ Room 315 (Includes open public comment period – 2 minute limit) Council Meeting Rules, Parliamentary Order and Procedure A. WORK SESSION: 2:00 p.m. in Room 326, City & County Building, 451 South State St. A discussion among Council Members and select presenters. The public is welcome to listen. Note: Items listed below may be moved and discussed in a different portion of the agenda based on circumstance and availability of speakers. 1. Hive Pass Program~Approximate Start Time~2:00 p.m.~20 min. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Budget Related Item The Council will be briefed on the Hive Pass Program, which is part of proposed amendments to the City’s Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget. The Hive Pass Program is a continuation of a pilot program that provided City residents with affordable transit passes and ran from February to October 2014. Under the proposal, $323,059 from the General Fund would be used to continue the program. Monthly passes would be available for $41.88, with UTA and the City sharing the remaining costs. (Item H1) 2. Franchise Agreement: Google Fiber Utah, LLC~2:20 p.m.~30 min. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required - Exempt The Council will be briefed about a proposed franchise agreement for Google Fiber Utah, LLC, a telecommunications company. The agreement would allow the company to place and maintain its facilities within the City rights of way. The company would be governed by certain conditions, would need to secure appropriate permits and pay a franchise fee. In February 2014, Google Fiber announced Salt Lake City was among 34 cities exploring the possibility of bringing the ultra high-speed broadband network to residents. This franchise agreement is a part of that exploratory process. 3. Ground Mounted Utility Box Amendments~2:50 p.m.~40 min. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Petition from Mayor Becker The Council will be briefed about proposed standards for ground mounted utility boxes. The new standards are designed to provide reliable utility services to the community while also ensuring that the aesthetic quality of the City is preserved. The proposal would streamline the approval process for boxes located on private property, in alleys and smaller boxes in park strips. Related provisions of Title 21A- Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner- Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00193. 4. Interlocal Agreement: Election Services~3:40 p.m.~30 min. Legislative Sponsor: Council Priority The Council will be briefed on a proposed interlocal agreement with the County to provide election services for the 2015 municipal election. The elections will include a combination of poll locations and vote-by-mail ballots. 5. Housing and Urban Development 5–Year Consolidated Plan~4:10 p.m. 1 hr. Legislative Sponsor: Council Member Erin Mendenhall The Council will be briefed on the HUD 5-year consolidated plan titled “Neighborhoods of Opportunity,” which will focus on expanding access to housing, economic development, transportation, education and health within specific geographic areas in the City. As federal funding for low and moderately low-income individuals and families has decreased, need has increased, requiring the Housing and Neighborhood Development Division to shift how funds are allocated to ensure they are used more strategically and geographically. 6. Golf Fund Options~5:10 p.m.~1 hr. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Budget Item The Council will hold a follow-up briefing to discuss recommendations for ensuring the long-term viability of the City’s golf courses. The discussion may include reviewing a motion or resolution addressing the financial status of the Salt Lake City Golf Enterprise Fund, including ongoing golf course operations, capital needs, course locations and uses, management, and other related items. (Item D3) 7. TENTATIVE: 2015 State Legislative Session Update~6:10 p.m. 15 min. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Informational The Council will hold a discussion and receive a briefing regarding matters of interest to the City that arise during the 2015 State Legislative Session. 8. Interview: Transportation Advisory Board~Time Certain~6:25 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Interview The Council will interview Jeff Dixon prior to consideration of his appointment to the Transportation Advisory Board. (Item H2) 9. Interview: Culture Core Budget Committee~Time Certain~6:25 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Interview The Council will interview Dee Brewer prior to consideration of his appointment to the Culture Core Budget Committee. (Item H3) 10. Interview: Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Board ~Time Certain 6:25 p.m. Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Interview The Council will interview Jill Miller prior to consideration of her appointment to the Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Board. (Item H4) 11. 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. 12. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair 13. 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 FORMAL MEETING~Room 315 B. OPENING CEREMONY: Council Member Erin Mendenhall will conduct the Formal Council Meetings in February. 1. Pledge of Allegiance. 2.The Council will approve minutes of the: a) Work session meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2015; b) Formal meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2015; and c) Formal meeting on Tuesday February 17, 2015. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Ordinance: Special Events Permit Amendments Legislative Sponsor: Council Member Stan Penfold Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the City’s special events permitting process. The proposal would make the City’s regulations more succinct; provide clarity about what constitutes small and large events; and creates a category for grandfathered events. Grandfathered events are those that have been held at the same location on the same date for three years or more and would receive priority when scheduling. (O 15-2) Staff Recommendation: Close and consider options. 2. Grant Application Submission~Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Grant Accept public comment on an application submitted for the following grant: • 2016 Rocky Mountain HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) $90,447 ~ The Salt Lake City Police Department has requested this grant to fund salary and benefits for an existing 1.0 FTE K9 Investigator on the Salt Lake City Metro Narcotics Task Force from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. (B 15-4) Staff recommendation: Close and refer to future consent agenda. D. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS 1. Ordinance: Increase Building Height at 200 West and Fayette Ave, PLNPCM2014-00085 ~ Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Petition from Applicant Consider adopting an ordinance amending the City’s building height standards in the FB-UN2 Form Based Urban Neighborhood District. The proposal would enable a developer to build a multi-family residential building up to five stories with a maximum height of 65 feet on property located on the northwest corner of 200 West Fayette Avenue. Currently, regulations limit building height to four stories with a maximum height of 50 feet. Petitioner–Michael Allred, Petition No. PLNPCM2014-00085 (P 15-1) Staff Recommendation: Refer to motion sheet. 2. Ordinance: Newsrack Amendments, PLNPCM2012-00793 Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Petition from Mayor Becker Consider adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Code relating to newsracks in the public right-of-way (amending Chapter 14.36, Newsracks, and the Consolidated Fee Schedule). The proposed ordinance would increase licensing fees for newsracks and would make the City’s Property Manager responsible for reviewing permits and enforcing the newsrack ordinance. Currently, the City’s Zoning Administrator is responsible. Petitioner—Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2012-00793. (P 14-15)(O 11-9) Staff Recommendation: Refer to motion sheet. 3. Motion or Resolution: Recommendation of changes to the Salt Lake City Golf Enterprise Fund ~ Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Budget Related Item Consider adopting a motion or resolution addressing the financial status of the Salt Lake City Golf Enterprise Fund, including ongoing golf course operations, capital needs, course locations and uses, management, and other related items. (B 15-6) 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) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Ordinance – Issuance of Misdemeanor Citations in Animal Control Ordinances~Legislative Sponsor: Council Member Stan Penfold Consider adopting an ordinance amending Sections 8.04.070, 8.04.390, and 8.06.050 of the Salt Lake City Code; while also amending Chapter 8.15 of the Salt Lake City Code, in order to modify the City’s Animal Control procedures and enforcement processes. (O 14-11) Staff Recommendation: Refer to motion sheet. 2. Resolution: Northwest Quadrant Legislative Sponsor: Council Member James Rogers Consider adopting a resolution in support of re-addressing planning in the Northwest Quadrant for beneficial land uses. The resolution supports a general approach for future land use, development, and environmental preservation in the area. (R 15-6) Staff Recommendation: Refer to motion sheet. H. CONSENT 1. Set the Public Hearing Date- Ordinances: Budget Amendments No. 2 and No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2014-15 Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Budget Item Set the date of Tuesday March 3, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider approving ordinances adopting Budget Amendments No. 2 and No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2014-15. 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 Fiscal Year 2014-15 Budget, including funding for: • culinary incubator kitchen grants; • enhancing the Police Department’s multi-disciplinary response to domestic violence; • maps and educational materials for bike and pedestrian safety; • an open streets event in May; • maintenance at the old Public Safety Building; • Workers Compensation budget for the Police Department; and • affordable transit passes through the Hive Pass – an extension of the 2014 pilot program. Monthly transit passes will be available to City residents for $41.88, with UTA and the City sharing the remaining costs. (B 15-5)(B 15-7) Staff Recommendation: Set date. 2. Board Appointment: Jeff Dixon -Transportation Advisory Board Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Appointment Consider approving the appointment of Jeff Dixon to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through September 25, 2017. (I 15-2) Staff Recommendation: Approve. 3. Board Appointment: Dee Brewer – Culture Core Budget Committee Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Appointment Consider approving the appointment of Dee Brewer to the Culture Core Budget Committee for a term extending through January 31, 2018. (I 15-6) Staff Recommendation: Approve. 4. Board Appointment: Jill Miller – Utah Performing Arts Center Agency Board~Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Appointment Consider approving the appointment of Jill Miller to the Utah Performing Arts Board for a term extending through December 31, 2017. (I 15-7) Staff Recommendation: Approve. 5. Board Reappointment: LaVone Liddle –Mosquito Abatement District Board~Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Board Reappointment Consider approving the reappointment of LaVone Liddle to the Mosquito Abatement District Board for a term extending through December 31, 2019. (I 15-8) Staff Recommendation: Approve. 6. Grant Holding Account Legislative Sponsor: Not Required – Grant Holding Account Approve the transfer of the following grant projects and establish a project budget for the grants to be confirmed in a formal budget opening (associated with Budget Amendment No. 4): • Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Grant; • State Office of Crime Victim Reparations FY 2014 Violence Against Women (VAWA) Grant; • State of Utah, Department of Public Safety Alcohol & Drug Fee Committee Grant; • And Department of Energy Solar Market Pathways Wasatch Solar Project Grant. (B 15-4) Staff Recommendation: Approve. I. ADJOURNMENT: CERTIFICATE OF POSTING On or before 5:00 p.m. on February 20, 2015, 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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451 South State Street
Rooms 315 and 326
Salt Lake City, 84111
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February 20, 2015 04:15 PM

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