FORMAL MEETING
A. OPENING CEREMONY: 7:00 p.m. in Room 315, City & County Building, 451 South State St.
Council Member Jill Remington Love will conduct the Formal Council Meetings during the month of December.
1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Recognition of service and comments from outgoing City Council Member(s) Van Turner, District 2; and JT Martin, District 6.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance: Closing and vacating an alley adjacent to property located at 1370 East Bryan Avenue.
Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing and vacating an alley as a public right-of-way adjacent to property located at 1370 East Bryan Avenue, pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00207. (Baldomero and Lourdes Olivera are requesting the partial vacation of the alley that runs adjacent to their property in order to build a garage.)
(P 11-13) ATTACHMENTS
Staff Recommendation: Close and consider options.
2. Ordinance: Columbus Court PUD Zoning Map Amendment, PLNPCM2011-00091
Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance requesting to rezone the parcels located within Columbus Court Planned Unit Development (PUD), approximately 700 North Columbus Court, from Foothills Residential (FR-2) to Single Family Residential (R-1/5,000). The purpose is to subdivide the existing lots into 12 smaller lots. Petitioner - Ensign Foreground LC. (Petition PLNPCM2011-00091) ATTACHMENTS
(P 11-14)
Staff recommendation: Close and consider options.
?
3. Ordinance: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance changing the City’s zoning regulations allowing accessory dwelling units in single-family and multi-family zoning districts currently being considered by the City Council. The intent is to provide a broader mix of housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods that address changing family needs, economic conditions, smaller household sizes, and increase efficient use of existing housing, public infrastructure and transit. Related provisions of Title 21A – Zoning – may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner – Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00612. ATTACHMENTS
(P 11-15)
Staff recommendation: Consider options.
C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinances: Revisions to Chapter 8.04, Animal Control Sections of Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to removal of pet limit, implement cat licensing fee, and increase late licensing penalties
Consider adopting an ordinance revising and amending the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule and an ordinance amending applicable provisions within Chapter 8.04, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to animal control, to remove limits on the number of dogs and cats owned by individuals; to require the prevention and abatement of nuisances associated with keeping dogs and cats, including but not limited to noise and odor; to allow the animal services director to waive late fees or extend licensing deadlines in individual cases as appropriate; and to require the licensing of cats (including an increase to pet licensing late penalties, Section 8.04.521 of Salt Lake City Code, Appendix A. (This proposal will remove limit on the number of pets per residence; require cat licensing, and increase pet renewal late licensing penalties) ATTACHMENTS
(O 09-3)
Staff recommendation: Consider options.
2. Amendment to Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule: Golf Green Fee Increase
Consider adopting an amendment to the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule and related text in Section 15.16.031 of the Salt Lake City Code regarding a Golf Green Fee increase which would become effective on January 1, 2012. The increase would: 1) set aside $1.00 per 9-hole round of golf to be used for Capital Improvement Projects at the City’s golf courses, 2) depending on course, add an additional amount for operations, and 3) adjust golf discount programs. ATTACHMENTS
(O 11-9)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
?
3. Resolution: Local Building Authority – Final Budget, including the budget for the Capital Projects Fund of the Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Potential funding for the Glendale Branch Library)
Consider adopting a resolution adopting the final budget for the Capital Projects Fund of the Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. (Potential Funding for the Glendale Branch Library) ATTACHMENTS
(B 11-9)
Staff Recommendation: a. The Council will consider a motion
to recess as the City Council and to convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority;
b. Consider options.
d. 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.
4. Ordinance: Elimination of the Board of Adjustment and Land Use Appeals Board
Consider adopting an ordinance changing the City Code including the City’s zoning regulations to eliminate the Board of Adjustment and the Land Use Appeals Board as land use appeal authorities and replacing the boards with an appointed professional hearing officer. The hearing officer would review and make decisions relating to variance applications and appeals of Administrative, Planning Commission and Historic Landmark Commission decisions. The intent is to provide a more streamlined and consistent appeal process for land use decisions and reduce the expenditure of City funds and staffing resources. Related provisions of Title 21A – Zoning – may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner – Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00312. ATTACHMENTS
(P 11-11)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
5. Resolution/ Ordinance: Interlocal Agreement Sugar House/ South Salt Lake Streetcar Project (Budget Amendment No. 4)
Consider adopting a resolution and an ordinance relating to the planned project to build a basic two-mile street car line at about 2200 South between McClelland Street (1050 East) and the Utah Transit Authority Central Pointe TRAX Station at 221 West 2100 South. ATTACHMENTS
• The first item is a resolution proposing an interlocal agreement among Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake and UTA that would govern each city’s and UTA’s responsibilities to build and operate a streetcar line along the two-mile corridor. (C11-777)
• The other item is an ordinance proposing a budget amendment to identify revenue and allocate Salt Lake City’s share of the project. (B 11-11)
Staff recommendation: Consider options.
?
D. COMMENTS:
1. Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
2. Recognition of outgoing City Council Chair Jill Remington Love.
3. 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.)
E. NEW BUSINESS:
(None)
G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance: Revision to Compensation Plan – Retirement Benefits for Elected Officials
Consider adopting an ordinance that would revise the Compensation Plan for continuing elected officials as of January 1, 2012 to provide an option for a 401k contribution similar to that provided for new elected officials, pursuant to recent changes in State law. ATTACHMENTS
(O 11-10)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
2. Resolution :Housing Trust Fund Loan - City Front Partners, LLC
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt Lake City's Housing Trust Fund in the amount of $265,000 to City Front Partners, LLC for renovation at the Citifront Apartments located at 600 West North Temple. ATTACHMENTS
(Applicant – City Front Partners, LLC)
(R 11-17)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
3. Resolution: Volunteers of America requesting a HOME grant
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a grant from Salt Lake City’s HOME Match Fund in the amount of $100,000 to Volunteers of America, Utah to renovate a group home located at 556 South 500 East. ATTACHMENTS
(Applicant – Volunteers of America, Utah)
(R 11-18)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
4. Interlocal Agreement: Payment for Hazmat and Bomb Squad Services
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Unified Fire Authority for the provision of hazardous materials response and explosive device operations. ATTACHMENTS
(C 11-805)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
?
5. Resolution: Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City - Authorizing Purchase of Property (relating to the new Glendale Library)
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the purchase of property at 1365 and 1395 South Concord Street and 1224 West 1400 South for the planned Glendale Branch Library. ATTACHMENTS
(R 11-19)
Staff Recommendation: a. The Council will consider a motion
to recess as the City Council and to convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority;
b. Consider options.
d. 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.
H. CONSENT:
1. Set the date: Ordinance: Conditional Use City Code Text Amendment
Set the date of Tuesday, January 3, 2012 to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the City’s zoning regulations to modify requirements for approving conditional use permits. These requirements were modified by the City Council in July, 2008. The proposed amendments are intended to clarify and resolve problems encountered by the Community Development Department in applying these requirements. Related provisions of Title 21A (Zoning) may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2009-00174. ATTACHMENTS
(P 11-16)
Staff Recommendation: Set the date.
2. Set the date: Ordinance: Electronic Billboards
Set the date of Tuesday, January 3, 2012 to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 21A. 46 to modify sign regulations pertaining to billboards, electronic billboards and electronic signs. Among other things, the amendments will refine provisions adopted by the City Council in April 2010 that are scheduled to take effect on January 13, 2012. Related provisions of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitions PLNPCM2010-000717 and PLNPCM2010-00032– Mayor Ralph Becker. ATTACHMENTS
(O 11-7)
Staff Recommendation: Set the date.
3. Board Appointment: Larry Jensen, Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board
Consider approving the appointment of Larry Jensen to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term extending through June 2, 2014. ATTACHMENTS
(I 11-2)
Staff Recommendation: Approve.
?
I. ADJOURNMENT:
Dated: December 8, 2011
By: ________________________________
City Recorder
STATE OF UTAH )
: ss.
COUNTY OF SALT LAKE )
On or before 5:00 p.m. on December 8, 2011, I also personally (1) posted a copy of the foregoing on the Utah Public Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) provided a copy of the foregoing to The Salt Lake Tribune or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent.
City Recorder
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th day of December, 2011.
_
Notary Public residing in the State of Utah
B. OPENING CEREMONY: 7:00 p.m. in Room 315, City & County Building, 451 South State St.
Council Member Jill Remington Love will conduct the Formal Council Meetings during the month of December.
1. Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Recognition of service and comments from outgoing City Council Member(s) Van Turner, District 2; and JT Martin, District 6.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance: Closing and vacating an alley adjacent to property located at 1370 East Bryan Avenue.
Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing and vacating an alley as a public right-of-way adjacent to property located at 1370 East Bryan Avenue, pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00207. (Baldomero and Lourdes Olivera are requesting the partial vacation of the alley that runs adjacent to their property in order to build a garage.)
(P 11-13) ATTACHMENTS
Staff Recommendation: Close and consider options.
2. Ordinance: Columbus Court PUD Zoning Map Amendment, PLNPCM2011-00091
Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance requesting to rezone the parcels located within Columbus Court Planned Unit Development (PUD), approximately 700 North Columbus Court, from Foothills Residential (FR-2) to Single Family Residential (R-1/5,000). The purpose is to subdivide the existing lots into 12 smaller lots. Petitioner - Ensign Foreground LC. (Petition PLNPCM2011-00091) ATTACHMENTS
(P 11-14)
Staff recommendation: Close and consider options.
?
3. Ordinance: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance changing the City’s zoning regulations allowing accessory dwelling units in single-family and multi-family zoning districts currently being considered by the City Council. The intent is to provide a broader mix of housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods that address changing family needs, economic conditions, smaller household sizes, and increase efficient use of existing housing, public infrastructure and transit. Related provisions of Title 21A – Zoning – may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner – Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00612. ATTACHMENTS
(P 11-15)
Staff recommendation: Consider options.
D. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinances: Revisions to Chapter 8.04, Animal Control Sections of Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to removal of pet limit, implement cat licensing fee, and increase late licensing penalties
Consider adopting an ordinance revising and amending the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule and an ordinance amending applicable provisions within Chapter 8.04, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to animal control, to remove limits on the number of dogs and cats owned by individuals; to require the prevention and abatement of nuisances associated with keeping dogs and cats, including but not limited to noise and odor; to allow the animal services director to waive late fees or extend licensing deadlines in individual cases as appropriate; and to require the licensing of cats (including an increase to pet licensing late penalties, Section 8.04.521 of Salt Lake City Code, Appendix A. (This proposal will remove limit on the number of pets per residence; require cat licensing, and increase pet renewal late licensing penalties) ATTACHMENTS
(O 09-3)
Staff recommendation: Consider options.
2. Amendment to Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule: Golf Green Fee Increase
Consider adopting an amendment to the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule and related text in Section 15.16.031 of the Salt Lake City Code regarding a Golf Green Fee increase which would become effective on January 1, 2012. The increase would: 1) set aside $1.00 per 9-hole round of golf to be used for Capital Improvement Projects at the City’s golf courses, 2) depending on course, add an additional amount for operations, and 3) adjust golf discount programs. ATTACHMENTS
(O 11-9)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
?
3. Resolution: Local Building Authority – Final Budget, including the budget for the Capital Projects Fund of the Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (Potential funding for the Glendale Branch Library)
Consider adopting a resolution adopting the final budget for the Capital Projects Fund of the Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. (Potential Funding for the Glendale Branch Library) ATTACHMENTS
(B 11-9)
Staff Recommendation: a. The Council will consider a motion
to recess as the City Council and to convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority;
b. Consider options.
d. 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.
4. Ordinance: Elimination of the Board of Adjustment and Land Use Appeals Board
Consider adopting an ordinance changing the City Code including the City’s zoning regulations to eliminate the Board of Adjustment and the Land Use Appeals Board as land use appeal authorities and replacing the boards with an appointed professional hearing officer. The hearing officer would review and make decisions relating to variance applications and appeals of Administrative, Planning Commission and Historic Landmark Commission decisions. The intent is to provide a more streamlined and consistent appeal process for land use decisions and reduce the expenditure of City funds and staffing resources. Related provisions of Title 21A – Zoning – may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner – Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00312. ATTACHMENTS
(P 11-11)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
5. Resolution/ Ordinance: Interlocal Agreement Sugar House/ South Salt Lake Streetcar Project (Budget Amendment No. 4)
Consider adopting a resolution and an ordinance relating to the planned project to build a basic two-mile street car line at about 2200 South between McClelland Street (1050 East) and the Utah Transit Authority Central Pointe TRAX Station at 221 West 2100 South. ATTACHMENTS
• The first item is a resolution proposing an interlocal agreement among Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake and UTA that would govern each city’s and UTA’s responsibilities to build and operate a streetcar line along the two-mile corridor. (C11-777)
• The other item is an ordinance proposing a budget amendment to identify revenue and allocate Salt Lake City’s share of the project. (B 11-11)
Staff recommendation: Consider options.
?
E. COMMENTS:
1. Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
2. Recognition of outgoing City Council Chair Jill Remington Love.
3. 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: Revision to Compensation Plan – Retirement Benefits for Elected Officials
Consider adopting an ordinance that would revise the Compensation Plan for continuing elected officials as of January 1, 2012 to provide an option for a 401k contribution similar to that provided for new elected officials, pursuant to recent changes in State law. ATTACHMENTS
(O 11-10)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
2. Resolution :Housing Trust Fund Loan - City Front Partners, LLC
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt Lake City's Housing Trust Fund in the amount of $265,000 to City Front Partners, LLC for renovation at the Citifront Apartments located at 600 West North Temple. ATTACHMENTS
(Applicant – City Front Partners, LLC)
(R 11-17)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
3. Resolution: Volunteers of America requesting a HOME grant
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing a grant from Salt Lake City’s HOME Match Fund in the amount of $100,000 to Volunteers of America, Utah to renovate a group home located at 556 South 500 East. ATTACHMENTS
(Applicant – Volunteers of America, Utah)
(R 11-18)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
4. Interlocal Agreement: Payment for Hazmat and Bomb Squad Services
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Unified Fire Authority for the provision of hazardous materials response and explosive device operations. ATTACHMENTS
(C 11-805)
Staff Recommendation: Consider options.
?
5. Resolution: Local Building Authority of Salt Lake City - Authorizing Purchase of Property (relating to the new Glendale Library)
Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the purchase of property at 1365 and 1395 South Concord Street and 1224 West 1400 South for the planned Glendale Branch Library. ATTACHMENTS
(R 11-19)
Staff Recommendation: a. The Council will consider a motion
to recess as the City Council and to convene as the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority;
b. Consider options.
d. 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.
H. CONSENT:
1. Set the date: Ordinance: Conditional Use City Code Text Amendment
Set the date of Tuesday, January 3, 2012 to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the City’s zoning regulations to modify requirements for approving conditional use permits. These requirements were modified by the City Council in July, 2008. The proposed amendments are intended to clarify and resolve problems encountered by the Community Development Department in applying these requirements. Related provisions of Title 21A (Zoning) may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker, Petition No. PLNPCM2009-00174. ATTACHMENTS
(P 11-16)
Staff Recommendation: Set the date.
2. Set the date: Ordinance: Electronic Billboards
Set the date of Tuesday, January 3, 2012 to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 21A. 46 to modify sign regulations pertaining to billboards, electronic billboards and electronic signs. Among other things, the amendments will refine provisions adopted by the City Council in April 2010 that are scheduled to take effect on January 13, 2012. Related provisions of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitions PLNPCM2010-000717 and PLNPCM2010-00032– Mayor Ralph Becker. ATTACHMENTS
(O 11-7)
Staff Recommendation: Set the date.
3. Board Appointment: Larry Jensen, Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board
Consider approving the appointment of Larry Jensen to the Community Development and Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board for a term extending through June 2, 2014. ATTACHMENTS
(I 11-2)
Staff Recommendation: Approve.
?
I. ADJOURNMENT:
Dated: December 8, 2011
By: ________________________________
City Recorder
STATE OF UTAH )
: ss.
COUNTY OF SALT LAKE )
On or before 5:00 p.m. on December 8, 2011, I also personally (1) posted a copy of the foregoing on the Utah Public Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) provided a copy of the foregoing to The Salt Lake Tribune or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent.
City Recorder
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th day of December, 2011.
_
Notary Public residing in the State of Utah
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