City Council
Regular MeetingSandy, UT · October 11, 2016
Minutes
10000 Centennial Parkway
Sandy City, Utah Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801-568-7141
Meeting Minutes
City Council
Scott Cowdell, District 1
Maren Barker, District 2
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, District 3
Chris McCandless, District 4
Steve Fairbanks, At-large
Linda Martinez Saville, At-large
Stephen P. Smith, At-large
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 5:15 PM Council Chambers
5:15 Work Session
Agenda Planning Calendar Review
Stephen Smith reviewed the upcoming items on the Agenda Planning Calendar.
Council Member Business
Stephen Smith noted that Scott Cowdell and Maren Barker were not going to be
attending tonight's meeting.
Kris Coleman-Nicholl attended the most recent Planning Commission meeting and gave a
brief report to the Council.
Council Office Director's Report
No report given.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Dolan distributed a letter to the Council that announced Byron Jorgensen's
retirement. Byron then took a few minutes to let the Council know that this has been a
very difficult decision and that he will miss working with them. His retirement date is
March 3, 2017. Mayor Dolan then updated the Council on various projects around the
City.
CAO Report
Rick Smith stated that the bridge across 1300 East is up and should be open in the next
couple of weeks.
Chief Kevin Thacker reported that he has been working with the Unified Police
Department to help minimize parking issues for canyons on days when they shut down
for avalanche control.
Information Items
1. 16-373 Community Development will present and conduct a discussion on the
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updates to the Alcohol Ordinance.
Attachments: Alcohol Ordinance Draft 6 Council Ready Nov 2016
Ordinance 16-42
Mike Coulam, Lesley Casaril, and Darien Alcorn presented this item to the Council.
Discussion took place during the presentation. Steve Barth, a lobbyist at the State
Legislator on behalf of Sandy City, was present for this item to provide clarification for the
State Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations.
Stephen Smith stated that he would work with Mike Applegarth to get this scheduled on
an upcoming agenda. Lesley stated that she will set up a time to meet with both Scott
Cowdell and Maren Barker to discuss the proposed changes and address their questions.
2. 16-396 Discussion on potential amendments to the General Plan addressing the
concerns around Dimple Dell Park.
Mike Wilcox was present for this item and led a discussion with the Council. At the end
of the discussion, the Council agreed that the information provided was helpful but that
this still needs to be discussed in a future meeting.
3. 16-307 Council Member Smith requesting the City Council discuss proposed
amendments to the Long Term Financial Plan policy.
Attachments: Proposed Amendments to Long Term Financial Plan Policy
Stephen Smith reviewed this item with the Council and asked if anyone had any concerns
with the proposed amendments to the Long Term Financial Plan policy. There were no
concerns or comments. Stephen Smith then noted that he would get this item put on a
consent calendar in the next couple of weeks.
4. 16-308 Council Member Smith requesting the City Council discuss a new
infrastructure stewardship policy.
Attachments: Draft Infrastructure Policy
Stephen Smith reviewed this item with the Council and asked if anyone had any concerns
with the new infrastructure stewardship policy. Kris Coleman-Nicholl and Steve
Fairbanks offered a few minor changes to the language that Stephen Smith accepted.
Stephen Smith then noted that he would make those changes then get this item put on a
consent calendar in the next couple of weeks.
7:00 Council Meeting
Roll Call
Present: 5- Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Council Member Chris McCandless
Council Member Steve Fairbanks
Council Member Linda Martinez Saville
Council Member Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Scott Cowdell
Council Member Maren Barker
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Council Office Director Michael Applegarth
Also Present:
Administration:
Mayor Tom Dolan
CAO Byron Jorgenson
Deputy to the Mayor John Hiskey
Assistant CAO Scott Bond
Assistant CAO Korban Lee
Communications Director Nicole Martin
Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen
City Attorney Rob Wall
Senior Civil Attorney Darien Alcorn
Community Development Director Mike Coulam
Business License Coordinator Lesley Casaril
Long Range Planning Manager Mike Wilcox
Zoning Administrator Brian McCuistion
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley
Fire Chief Bruce Cline
Parks & Recreation Director Scott Earl
Police Chief Kevin Thacker
Public Utilities Director Shane Pace
Public Works Director Rick Smith
Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Stephen P. Smith welcomed all those in attendance.
Brian McCuistion offered the opening prayer.
Nathan Wright, Troop 1284, led the audience in the pledge.
Citizen Comments
There were no comments.
Special Recognition
5. 16-407 Beautification Awards
Steve Geddes and Mike Marett were present for this item. Mike Marett presented the
awards to the various winners.
6. 16-408 Extra Mile Day 2016
Attachments: Extra Mile Day 2016
Chairman Stephen Smith read the Extra Mile Day Proclamation into the record.
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7:05 Public Hearings
Brian Kelley reviewed all Resolutions for the budget public hearings.
Stephen Smith opened the public hearing for the budget hearings (Items 7-11). There
being no one present to address the Council, Stephen Smith closed the public hearing for
the budget hearings.
7. 16-386 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#16-58C increasing appropriations within the Equipment Management
Fund.
Attachments: Resolution 16-58C Equipment Management
Executed copy of Resolution 16-58C
A motion was made by Chris McCandless, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl,
to adopt Resolution #16-58C increasing appropriations within the Equipment
Management Fund. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
8. 16-387 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#16-59C increasing appropriations and reappropriating unexpended funds
within the Capital Projects Funds.
Attachments: Resolution 16-59C Capital Projects
Executed copy of Resolution 16-59C
A motion was made by Chris McCandless, seconded by Steve Fairbanks, to adopt
Resolution #16-59C increasing appropriations and reappropriating unexpended
funds within the Capital Projects Funds. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
9. 16-388 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#16-60C increasing appropriations and reappropriating unexpended funds
within the Special Revenue Funds.
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Attachments: Resolution 16-60C Special Revenue
Executed copy of Resolution 16-60C
A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Chris McCandless,
to adopt Resolution #16-60C increasing appropriations and reappropriating
unexpended funds within the Special Revenue Funds. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
10. 16-389 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#16-61C increasing appropriations and reappropriating unexpended funds
within the Proprietary Funds.
Attachments: Resolution 16-61C Proprietary
Executed copy of Resolution 16-61C
A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, to
adopt Resolution #16-61C increasing appropriations and reappropriating
unexpended funds within the Proprietary Funds. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
11. 16-398 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#16-63C amending the Sandy City Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2016-17.
Attachments: Resolution 16-63C Fee Schedule change
Executed copy of Resolution 16-63C
A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Chris McCandless,
to adopt Resolution #16-63C amending the Sandy City Fee Schedule for Fiscal
Year 2016-17. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
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12. 16-392 Recess of City Council meeting and convene a meeting of the Sandy City
Redevelopment Agency
Attachments: 10-11-16 RDA Agenda
Resolution RD 16-15
A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, to
recess City Council Meeting and reconvene as the Redevelopment Agency
Board. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Chris McCandless, to
adjourn the Redevelopment Agency Board and reconvene as the City Council.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
13. MISC-9-16-5 Easement vacation of a 10-foot public utility easement in the Dimple Dell
135 Heights Subdivision (Lots 15-19)
Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 16-37, exhibit, legal description of plat
Executed copy of Ordinance 16-37
Brian McCuistion presented the staff report for this item to the Council. Mr. McCuistion
then stated that staff recommends that the City Council approve the 10 foot Public Utility
Easement Vacation based on the findings and subject to the condition found in the staff
report.
Stephen Smith opened the public hearing for this item. There being no public comment,
Mr. Smith closed the public hearing for this item.
A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Linda Martinez Saville, to
adopt Ordinance 16-37 vacating the 10 foot Public Utility Easement involving
parcels identified as Lot 15, Lot 16, Lot 17, Lot 18, and Lot 19 of the Dimple Dell
Heights Subdivision and establishing an effective date. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
14. CODE-9-16- Code Amendment - Development Agreements and Water Drainage,
5131 Amend Title 15A, Chapter 02, General Provisions, Land Use Development
COde, Revised Ordinances of Sandy City, 2008
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Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 16-33
Exhibit A for Ordinance 16-33
Executed copy of Ordinance 16-33
Brian McCuistion presented the staff report for this item to the Council. He stated that
the Planning Commission reviewed this item last week and they forwarded a positive
recommendation to adopt the proposed ordinance.
Stephen Smith then opened the public hearing for this item. There being no public
comment, Mr. Smith closed the public hearing for this item.
The Council and Administration had a discussion on how to move forward with this item.
A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Linda Martinez
Saville, to table consideration of amendments to Section 15A-02-23
"Development Agreements" until such time as the Council has an opportunity to
discuss a policy for development agreements. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
A motion was made by Stephen Smith, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, to
adopt Ordinance 16-33, amending Title 15A of the revised ordinances of Sandy
City by amending Chapter 2 "General Provisions" to clarify that water drainage is
not allowed to flow upon adjacent properties without an appropriate easement,
providing a saving clause and an effective date which consists of language in
Exhibit A deleting the proposed language for Development Agreements and
retaining the language for water drainage. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
15. CODE-9-16- Public Utilities Director Authority - Amend Title 15A, Chapter 23,
5132 Commercial, Office, Industrial, and Transit Corridor Development
Standards, Land Development Code, Revised Ordinances of Sandy City,
2008.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 16-34
Exhibit A for Ordinance 16-34
Executed copy of Ordinance 16-34
Brian McCuistion presented the staff report for this item to the Council. He stated that
the Planning Commission reviewed this last week and made a motion to forward a
positive recommendation to the City Council with a 6 to 1 vote.
Stephen Smith opened the public hearing for this item. There being no public comment,
Mr. Smith closed the public hearing for this item.
A brief discussion followed.
A motion was made by Chris McCandless, seconded by Steve Fairbanks, to adopt
Ordinance 16-34 amending Title 15A of the Revised Ordinances of Sandy City by
amending Chapter 23 "Commercial , Office, Industrial, and Transit Corridor
Development Standards" to add authority of the Public Utilities Director to the
Land Development Code (as per Exhibit A) and providing a saving clause and an
effective date for the ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
16. CODE9-16-5 Public Plaza- Amend Title 15A, Chapters 7, Land Uses in Residential
133 Districts, 8, Land Uses in Commercial, Office, Industrial, Mixed Use,
Transit Corridor, and Research and Development Districts, and 37,
Definitions, Land Development Code, Revised Ordinances of Sandy City,
2008.
Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 16-35
Exhibit A for Ordinance 16-35
Executed copy of Ordinance 16-35
Brian McCuistion presented the staff report for this item to the Council. He stated that
the Planning Commission reviewed this last week and made a motion to forward a
positive recommendation to the City Council with a unanimous vote.
Stephen Smith opened the public hearing for this item. There being no public comment,
Mr. Smith closed the public hearing for this item.
A brief discussion followed.
A motion was made by Chris McCandless, seconded by Linda Martinez Saville, to
adopt Ordinance 16-35 amending Title 15A of the Revised Ordinances of Sandy
City by amending Chapter 7, "Land Uses in Residential Districts", Chapter 8,
"Land Uses in Commercial, Office, Industrial, Mixed Use, Transit Corridor, and
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Research and Development Districts", and Chapter 37, "Definitions" to define
public plaza and identify which residential and commercial zones this use would
be allowed in also providing a saving clause and an effective date. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
17. CODE9-16-5 Residential Multi-Family (RM) Setbacks, Amend Title 15A, Chapter 20,
134 Residential Development Standards, Land Use Development Code,
Revised Ordinances of Sandy City, 2008
Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 16-36
Exhibit A for Ordinance 16-36
Executed copy of Ordinance 16-36
Brian McCuistion presented the staff report for this item to the Council. He stated that
the Planning Commission reviewed this last week and made a motion to forward a
positive recommendation to the City Council with a unanimous vote.
Stephen Smith opened the public hearing for this item. There being no public comment,
Mr. Smith closed the public hearing for this item.
A brief discussion followed.
A motion was made by Chris McCandless, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl,
to adopt Ordinance 16-36 amending Title 15A of the Revised Ordinances of Sandy
City by amending Chapter 20, "Residential Development Standards" to
reintroduce language into the code that would regulate side yard setbacks for
new residential projects over 1 acre in size within any RM zoning district also
providing a saving clause and an effective date for the ordinance with
amendments to Exhibit A as presented in our packet 15A-20-08 Section C.2.c. to
read "If a development is over 1 acre in size, the impact on the surrounding area
will be evaluated, and the minimum side yard setback shall be determined by
the Planning Commission" (striking the word Director). The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
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Council Items
18. 16-323 Administration recommending the City Council authorize execution of the
Central Wasatch Commission Interlocal Agreements
Attachments: City Resolution 16-53c -- Approving CWC ILA (w Exs A & B)
City Resolution 16-54c - Approving CWC Transfer Agreement (w
Exhibit A)
Rob Wall updated the Council and reviewed proposed language changes to the Central
Wasatch Commission Interlocal Agreements.
A motion was made by Chris McCandless, seconded by Steve Fairbanks, to table
a decision on the Central Wasatch Commission Interlocal Agreements until at
least two weeks from today. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 2- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
Completion of reports and other items not held in the Work Session.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m. by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl. The next
scheduled meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 5:15 p.m.
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Stephen P. Smith, Chair Verene Froisland
Sandy City Council Meeting Clerk
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Agenda
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Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, District 3
Chris McCandless, District 4
Steve Fairbanks, At-large
Linda Martinez Saville, At-large
Stephen P. Smith, At-large
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 5:15 PM Council Chambers
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4:30 Dinner
5:15 Work Session
Agenda Planning Calendar Review
Council Member Business
Council Office Director's Report
Mayor's Report
CAO Report
Information Items
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1. 16-373 Community Development will present and conduct a discussion on the
updates to the Alcohol Ordinance.
Attachments: Power Point Alcoholic Beverage Control Act
State/City Alcohol Matrix
Current Sandy City Alcoholic Beverage Regulations
2016 Draft Alcoholic Beverage Regulations
2. 16-396 Discussion on potential amendments to the General Plan addressing
the concerns around Dimple Dell Park.
3. 16-307 Council Member Smith requesting the City Council discuss proposed
amendments to the Long Term Financial Plan policy.
Attachments: Proposed Amendments to Long Term Financial Plan Policy
4. 16-308 Council Member Smith requesting the City Council discuss a new
infrastructure stewardship policy.
Attachments: Draft Infrastructure Policy
7:00 Council Meeting
Roll Call
Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Citizen Comments
Special Recognition
5. 16-407 Beautification Awards
6. 16-408 Extra Mile Day 2016
Attachments: Extra Mile Day 2016
7:05 Public Hearings
7. 16-386 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#16-58C increasing appropriations within the Equipment Management
Fund.
Attachments: Resolution 16-58C Equipment Management
8. 16-387 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#16-59C increasing appropriations and reappropriating unexpended
funds within the Capital Projects Funds.
Attachments: Resolution 16-59C Capital Projects
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9. 16-388 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#16-60C increasing appropriations and reappropriating unexpended
funds within the Special Revenue Funds.
Attachments: Resolution 16-60C Special Revenue
10. 16-389 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#16-61C increasing appropriations and reappropriating unexpended
funds within the Proprietary Funds.
Attachments: Resolution 16-61C Proprietary
11. 16-398 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
#16-63C amending the Sandy City Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year
2016-17.
Attachments: Resolution 16-63C Fee Schedule change
12. 16-392 Recess of City Council meeting and convene a meeting of the Sandy
City Redevelopment Agency
Attachments: 10-11-16 RDA Agenda
Resolution RD 16-15
13. MISC-9-16-51 Easement vacation of a 10-foot public utility easement in the Dimple
35 Dell Heights Subdivision (Lots 15-19)
Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 16-37, exhibit, legal description of plat
14. CODE-9-16-5 Code Amendment - Development Agreements and Water Drainage,
131 Amend Title 15A, Chapter 02, General Provisions, Land Use
Development COde, Revised Ordinances of Sandy City, 2008
Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 16-33
Exhibit A for Ordinance 16-33
15. CODE-9-16-5 Public Utilities Director Authority- Amend Title 15A, Chapter 23,
132 Commercial, Office, Industrial, and Transit Corridor Development
Standards, Land Development Code, Revised Ordinances of Sandy
City, 2008
Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 16-34
Exhibit A for Ordinance 16-34
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16. CODE9-16-51 Public Plaza- Amend Title 15A, Chapters 7, Land Uses in Residential
33 Districts, 8, Land Uses in Commercial, Office, Industrial, Mixed Use,
Transit Corridor, and Research and Development Districts, and 37,
Definitions, Land Development Code, Revised Ordinances of Sandy
City, 2008
Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 16-35
Exhibit A for Ordinance 16-35
17. CODE9-16-51 Residential Multi-Family (RM) Setbacks, Amend Title 15A, Chapter 20,
34 Residential Development Standards, Land Use Development Code,
Revised Ordinances of Sandy City, 2008
Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance 16-36
Exhibit A for Ordinance 16-36
Council Items
18. 16-323 Administration recommending the City Council authorize execution of
the Central Wasatch Commission Interlocal Agreements
Attachments: City Resolution 16-53c -- Approving CWC ILA (w Exs A & B)
City Resolution 16-54c - Approving CWC Transfer Agreement (w Exhibit A)
Completion of reports and other items not held in the Work Session.
Adjournment
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