City Council
Regular MeetingSandy, UT · October 25, 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 25, 2016 5:15 PM Council Chambers
5:15 Work Session
Agenda Planning Calendar Review
Chairman Smith reviewed the Agenda Calendar. The Council will hold a visioning
workshop for next Tuesday at the Salt Mine.
Council Member Business
Chris McCandless updated the Council on the Jordan River Commission. He thanked
Staff for providing the International Building Code books for his review.
Scott Cowdell thanked Council Staff for providing an index for the packet.
Michael Applegarth noted that he will be out of the office on vacation the week following
Thanksgiving.
Council Office Director's Report
No report was given.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Dolan reported on meetings he attended, and a proposed building in the Cairns
area. Mayor Dolan made his selection for the new CAO. Assistant CAO Scott Bond will
replace Byron Jorgenson.
CAO Report
City Attorney Rob Wall reported that the Planning Commission will be holding a hearing
on November 3, 2016 on residential treatment facilities.
Shane Pace updated the Council on the ruling with the Supreme Court regarding water
rights.
Mike Coulam apologized to the Council for the two public hearings that were taken off the
agenda. The hearings were postponed to the November 15th meeting.
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Scott Earl reported on Soccer enrollment numbers.
Information Items
1. 16-409 City Attorney's Office providing information on special district dissolution.
Attachments: Special Service District Act on Dissolution - Utah Code (w highlights)
Timeline for Dissolution of Alta Canyon Recreation District
City Attorney Rob Wall updated the Council on information and options regarding the
process that would need to be followed if the Council determines to dissolve the Alta
Canyon Special Service District (SSD).
Senior City Attorney Steve Osborn presented a time line and steps that would need to be
followed for dissolving the SSD.
Scott Earl explained how the dissolution of Alta Canyon Special Service District evolved.
Council questions followed.
2. 16-196 Council Office recommending the City Council discuss proposed policy on
public hearings (continued from 10/4/16).
Attachments: Draft Public Hearing Policy 9-6-16 Clean Version.docx
Draft Public Hearing Policy 9-6-16 Red Line Version.pdf
Mike Applegarth presented a timeline on the discussions held to discuss the Public
Hearing policy. The recommendation from the Council was to display the policy on the
screen, review each section, then have the Council share their concerns and
amendments.
Chairman Steve Smith stated that since the Council was not ready to move forward with
the policy at this time, he would move this item onto an upcoming agenda for further
discussion.
3. 16-352 Administration is recommending the City Council approve the proposed
amendments to the City's Administrative Code.
Attachments: Administrative Code no Highlights
Administrative Code w Highlighted Changes
Korban Lee has been working on amending the Administrative Code in preparation for
publishing on the City's webpage. A few weeks back they brought amendments and
proposals to the Council. The Administration asked for the Council's feedback. This item
has been scheduled for a vote at the November 15, 2016 Council meeting.
Mike Applegarth expressed his support for the draft proposal prepared by the
Administration, and highly recommended that the Council support it.
Council comments, recommendations, and questions followed.
Meeting went into Recess
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Meeting Reconvened
Present: 7 - Council Member Scott Cowdell
Council Member Maren Barker
Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Council Member Chris McCandless
Council Member Steve Fairbanks
Council Member Linda Martinez Saville
Council Member Stephen P. Smith
7:00 Council Meeting
Roll Call
Present: 7- Council Member Scott Cowdell
Council Member Maren Barker
Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Council Member Chris McCandless
Council Member Steve Fairbanks
Council Member Linda Martinez Saville
Council Member Stephen P. Smith
Council Office Director Michael Applegarth
Administration:
Mayor Tom Dolan
CAO Byron Jorgenson
Deputy to the Mayor John Hiskey
Assistant CAO Scott Bond
Assistant CAO Korban Lee
City Attorney Rob Wall
Senior Attorney Steve Osborn
Community Development Director Mike Coulam
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley
Fire Chief Bruce Cline
Deputy Fire Chief Derek Maxfield
Fire Executive Secretary Carrie Phillips
Fire Marshall Robert DeKorver
Training Captain/Medical Coordinator Tim Norris
Logistics Coordinator Gerald Strebel
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.
Fire Department's Logistics Coordinator Gerald Strebel offered the opening prayer.
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Fire Department's Executive Secretary Carrie Phillips led the audience in the pledge.
Citizen Comments
Steve Van Maren, 11039 Lexington Circle, encouraged the Council to look at the County
Voter information pamphlet that is on-line. He had a few of the pamphlets with him if
anyone was interested.
Chairman Stephen Smith closed citizen comments.
Special Recognition
4. 16-413 Scott Bond - International City Managers Association (ICMA) Assistant
Excellence in Leadership Award
Assistant CAO Scott Bond received the International City Managers Association
Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award. Matt Dixon, Brant Hansen, and Ben Reeves,
representing the Utah City Management Association, presented the prestigious award.
Scott Bond expressed gratitude for the award. He was honored that Mayor Dolan
presented his name as his choice as the new CAO when Byron Jorgenson retires.
5. 16-418 Fire Department Swearing In Ceremony
Fire Chief Bruce Cline introduced Mike Kessel who was sworn in as Fire Captain/
Paramedic; and Clint McKee who was sworn in as a Fire Engineer/Paramedic.
Deputy City Recorder Wendy Downs conducted the swearing in.
Consent Calendar
6. 16-307 Council Member Smith requesting the City Council approve the proposed
amendments to the Long Term Financial Plan policy.
Attachments: Proposed Amendments to Long Term Financial Plan Policy
Stephen Smith noted that changes that were made and agreed upon regarding the
Infrasturcture Stewardship Policy did not make it into the Council packet. He read
amendments that were on page 70 into the record.
Steve Fairbanks made the motion, seconded by Linda Martinez Saville, to adopt
the items on the Consent Calendar and to also include amendments as outlined
by Stephen Smith to item #7.
The Motion carried by a unanimous vote.
7. 16-308 Council Member Smith requesting the City Council discuss a new
infrastructure stewardship policy.
Attachments: Draft Infrastructure Policy
8. 16-415 Approval of the September 20, 2016 Meeting Minutes.
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Attachments: September 20, 2016 Minutes
9. 16-424 Approval of the October 4, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: October 4, 2016 Meeting Minutes.pdf
10. 16-417 Approval of the October 5, 2016 Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: October 5, 2016 minutes
7:05 Public Hearing
11. 16-416 Consideration of Support to Assist with the Incorporation of Millcreek City
Attachments: Utah Code Section 10-8-2
Assistant CAO Korban Lee briefed the Council on Millcreek Township. The residents'
voted last November to become a City. There will be an election this November to elect a
Mayor and City Council. Millcreek City has asked Sandy to help with the issuance of a
Request For Proposal (RFP). In order to do this, a public hearing needs to be held in
order to assist with in kind donations of Staff time.
Jeff Solvestrine, 3400 South Crestwood Drive, is running unopposed as the new Mayor of
Millcreek. They have asked Sandy to do an RFP to commission a feasibility study. The
new City has a six month window to leave the Municipal Services District that Salt Lake
County created.
Chairman Stephen Smith opened the public hearing.
Steve Van Maren, 11039 Lexington Circle, was in favor of Sandy City helping Millcreek
City as long as the help was within limits.
As there were no further comments, the hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Maren Barker, to authorize
the City Administration and staff to provide advice, expertise, and support, as
deemed appropriate by Mayor Dolan, to the residents of the
soon-to-be-incorporated Millcreek City as they transition to create a new city."..
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Council Items
12. 16-410 Public Works Department recommending the City Council adopt
Resolution 16-64C by the Mayor and City Council supporting the purchase
of the Bayview Landfill by the Northern Utah Environmental Resource
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Agency.
Attachments: Resolution 16-64
IGES Bayview landfill study
Executed copy of Resolution 16-64C
Public Works Director Rick Smith updated the Council on the purchase of the Bay View
Landfill in Santiquin, Utah by the Northern Utah Environmental Resource Agency. Five
agencies will be participating: Weber County, Wasatch Integrated Waste Management,
Trans Jordan Cities, North Point Solid Waste, and South Utah Valley Solid Waste.
Council questions followed.
A motion was made by Chris McCandless, seconded by Steve Fairbanks, to adopt
Resolution 16-64C by the Mayor and City Council supporting the purchase of the
Bayview Landfill by the Northern Utah Environmental Resource Agency. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
13. 16-411 Public Works Department recommending the City Council adopt
Resolution #16-62C a resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal
Agreement between Salt Lake County and Sandy City for maintenance by
County of designated City traffic signals.
Attachments: Resolution 16-62 C (Signals)
Interlocal Agreement
Executed copy of Resolution 16-62C
Public Works Director Rick Smith noted that the City enters into this agreement for
maintenance by the County of designated City traffic signals.
A motion was made by Scott Cowdell, seconded by Linda Martinez Saville, to
adopt Resolution #16-62C authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement between Salt Lake County and Sandy City for maintenance by
County of designated City traffic signals.. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 7- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
14. 16-419 Community Development Department is recommending the City Council
adopt Resolution #16-65C indicating intent to annex an unincorporated
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area (Levine Annexation) at approximately 601 East 8400 South in Salt
Lake County, setting a hearing to consider such an annexation, and
directing publication of hearing notice.
Attachments: Resolution 16-65C - Levine Annexation
Executed copy of Resolution 16-65C
A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Chris McCandless, to adopt
Resolution #16-65C indicating intent to annex properties located at
approximately 601 East 8400 South in Salt Lake County, and setting a public
hearing for December 6, 2016, at 7:05 p.m... The motion carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 7- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
15. 16-339 Council Member Smith requesting the City Council discuss the Planning
Commission liaison process.
Attachments: Excerpt from Development Code
Council Officers Research
Chairman Smith noted that this discussion was to determine the role and process of the
Planning Commission liaison.
Mike Applegarth presented a number of options in which the Council reviewed. He asked
for their input.
Council questions followed.
A motion was made by Scott Cowdell, seconded by Linda Martinez Saville, to
propose a language amendment to the Land Development Code by striking the
following language: additionally one member of the City Council shall be
appointed semi-annually by the Council to serve as the City Council's liaison to
the Planning Commission. Such Council member shall have the right to attend
all meetings of the Commission and take part in all discussions, but shall not vote
on Commission decisions; and forward this recommendation back to the
Planning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Scott Cowdell
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
No: 1- Maren Barker
Completion of reports and other items not held in the Work Session.
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No Reports were given.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m. by Chairman Stephen Smith. The
next scheduled meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
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Stephen P. Smith, Chair Pam Lehman
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Agenda
10000 Centennial Parkway
Sandy City, Utah Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801-568-7141
Meeting Agenda
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 25, 2016 5:15 PM Council Chambers
Web address to view complete packet: http://sandyutah.legistar.com
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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
1. 16-409 City Attorney's Office providing information on special district dissolution.
Attachments: Special Service District Act on Dissolution - Utah Code (w highlights)
Timeline for Dissolution of Alta Canyon Recreation District
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2. 16-196 Council Office recommending the City Council discuss proposed policy
on public hearings (continued from 10/4/16).
Attachments: Draft Public Hearing Policy 9-6-16 Clean Version.docx
Draft Public Hearing Policy 9-6-16 Red Line Version.pdf
3. 16-352 Administration is recommending the City Council approve the proposed
amendments to the City's Administrative Code.
Attachments: 09.15.16 Administrative Code with Revisions
7:00 Council Meeting
Roll Call
Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Citizen Comments
Special Recognition
4. 16-413 Scott Bond - International City Managers Association (ICMA) Assistant
Excellence in Leadership Award
5. 16-418 Fire Department Swearing In Ceremony
Consent Calendar
6. 16-307 Council Member Smith requesting the City Council approve the
proposed amendments to the Long Term Financial Plan policy.
Attachments: Proposed Amendments to Long Term Financial Plan Policy
7. 16-308 Council Member Smith requesting the City Council approve a new
infrastructure stewardship policy.
Attachments: Draft Infrastructure Policy
8. 16-415 Approval of the September 20, 2016 Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: September 20, 2016 Minutes
9. 16-424 Approval of the October 4, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: October 4, 2016 Meeting Minutes.pdf
10. 16-417 Approval of the October 5, 2016 Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: October 5, 2016 minutes
7:05 Public Hearing
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11. 16-416 Consideration of Support to Assist with the Incorporation of Millcreek
City
Attachments: Hyperlink
Council Items
12. 16-410 Public Works Department recommending the City Council adopt
Resolution 16-64C by the Mayor and City Council supporting the
purchase of the Bayview Landfill by the Northern Utah Environmental
Resource Agency.
Attachments: Resolution 16-64
IGES Bayview landfill study
13. 16-411 Public Works Department recommending the City Council adopt
Resolution #16-62C a resolution authorizing the execution of an
Interlocal Agreement between Salt Lake County and Sandy City for
maintenance by County of designated City traffic signals.
Attachments: Resolution 16-62 C (Signals)
14. 16-419 Community Development Department is recommending the City Council
adopt Resolution #16-65C indicating intent to annex an unincorporated
area (Levine Annexation) at approximately 601 East 8400 South in Salt
Lake County, setting a hearing to consider such an annexation, and
directing publication of hearing notice.
Attachments: Levine Annexation Resolution
15. 16-339 Council Member Smith requesting the City Council discuss the Planning
Commission liaison process.
Attachments: Excerpt from Development Code
Council Officers Research
Completion of reports and other items not held in the Work Session.
Adjournment
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