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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, May 9, 2017 5:15 PM Council Chambers 5:15 Work Session Chairman Smith noted that Council Member Nicholl would not be present this evening due to her Father's passing. Council Member Saville joined the Work Session at 5:47 PM. Agenda Planning Calendar Review Chairman Smith reviewed the Agenda Planning Calendar. Work Session would be adjourned at 6:00 p.m. for the Council to participate in a reception in the Multi Purpose Room with the graduates of the Sandy Citizen Academy. Council Member Business Council Member McCandless reported on the Jordan River Commission Board Meeting. Council Office Director's Report Mike Applegarth reported on behalf of Council Member Nicholl on a request for a proclamation about gun violence awareness. Mayor's Report Mayor Dolan mentioned a press conference for this Friday on not paving the Dimple Dell North Rim Trail. Mountain America and Maverick have been approached about sponsorships for the Sandy Amphitheater. He also met with developers to discuss the future of retail. The Taste of Sandy at the Shops at Southtowne was this last Saturday. He reported on the Family Night at the Skate Park. Cavalia has approached Mayor Dolan with a new concept. Sandy City, Utah Page 1 Printed on 6/16/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 2017 CAO Report Chief Cline reported on six recent incidents the Fire Department responded to over the last weekend. Tom Ward reported on snowpack. Mike Gladbach reported on Spring Cleanup. Information Items 1. 17-122 Parks & Recreation Department briefing the City Council on the proposed FY 2017-18 Parks & Recreation budget. Attachments: Parks & Recreation Budget Presentation Scott Earl briefed the Council on the proposed Parks & Recreation division budgets. 2. 17-123 Public Works Department briefing the City Council on the proposed FY 2017-18 Public Works budget. Attachments: Public Works Budget Presentation Public Works Director Mike Gladbach gave an update on the recovery from the fire at the Public Works facility, and presented the proposed Public Works Department budget. Fleet Manager Nathan Schafer presented information on oil analysis equipment and police vehicle upgrades. 3. 17-124 Redevelopment Agency/Economic Development Department briefing the City Council on the proposed RDA/Economic Development FY 2017-18 budget. Attachments: RDA Budget FY2017final Nick Duerksen presented the Redevelopment Agency project area budgets. The Council adjourned Work Session. Meeting went into Recess Meeting Reconvened 7:00 Council Meeting Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 6/16/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 2017 Roll Call Present: 6 Council Member Scott Cowdell Council Member Maren Barker Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl (absent) Council Member Chris McCandless Council Member Steve Fairbanks Council Member Linda Martinez Saville Council Member Stephen P. Smith Council Office Director Michael Applegarth Council Office Analyst Dustin Fratto Administration: Mayor Tom Dolan CAO Scott Bond Deputy to the Mayor Nicole Martin Assistant CAO Shane Pace Assistant CAO Korban Lee Communications Director Nicole Martin Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen City Attorney Rob Wall Community Development Director James Sorensen Planning Director Brian McCuistion Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley Human Resources Director Katrina Frederick Fire Chief Bruce Cline Parks & Recreation Director Scott Earl Assistant Director Parks & Recreation Todd Asay Assistant Director Parks & Recreation Dan Medina River Oaks Golf Course Director of Operations Mitch Stone Alta Canyon Division Head Jetta Valentine Park Superintendent Chris Dodd Recreation Division Head Kevin Bybee Police Chief Kevin Thacker Public Utilities Director Tom Ward Public Works Director Mike Gladbach Assistant Public Works Director Paul Browning City Engineer Ryan Kump Traffic Engineer Brittany Ward Street Manager Blaine Botkin Fleet Manager Nathan Schafer Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 6/16/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 2017 Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance The prayer was offered by Scout Easton Smith. The Pledge of Alliagiance by Scout Longman. Special Recognition 4. 17-125 Mayor Dolan to receive the Save Our Canyons Award. Deputy Mayor Nicole Martin presented the Save Our Canyons Award to Mayor Dolan. Council Member McCandless also recognized The Inn Between, a nonprofit organization serving the homeless population. Citizen Comments Bruce Blanchard,8802 Shady Meadow Drive, spoke about revenue sources in the Public Works budget. Monica Zoltanski,10963 South Bay Meadow Circle, spoke about her ability to access information from the City's website. Anna MacNamer, 7093 South 2133 East Cottonwood Heights, Utah shared concerns about water usage. 7:05 Public Hearing(s) Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 6/16/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 2017 5. CODE-3-17- The Community Development Department is requesting to amend Title 5242 15A, Chapter 28, Fencing, Land Use Development Code, Revised Ordinances of Sandy City, 2008. The purpose of the Code Amendment is to consider modifying a provision in which the Community Development Department can approve a fence up to 8 feet in height, in the side and rear yard of a residential lot. Attachments: staff report after PC.pdf April 20 PC minutes.pdf 17-16.pdf Brian McCuistion presented the Code Amendment to the City Council. Chairman Smith opened the public hearing. Steve Van Maren,11034 South Lexington Circle, spoke in support of the ordinance amendment. Beth Ann Martin,11128 South 21125 East, expressed concerns about the fencing ordinance as it stands now because a neighbor's 6 foot fence in the backyard abuts her front yard. Council discussion followed. Council Member Fairbanks also read into the record a list of comments shared with Council Member Nicholl. A motion was made by Maren Barker, seconded by Steve Fairbanks, to adopt Ordinance 17-16 to amend Title 15A, Chapter 28, Fencing, Land Use Development Code, Revised Ordinances of Sandy City, 2008, modifying a provision in which the Community Development Department can approve a fence up to 8 feet in height, in the side and rear yard of a residential lot, also providing a saving clause and effective date for this ordinance.... The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 3- Maren Barker Steve Fairbanks Stephen P. Smith No: 3- Scott Cowdell Chris McCandless Linda Martinez Saville Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 6/16/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 2017 6. 17-114 Public Hearing on enterprise funds cost allocation and water fund subsidy transfer. Attachments: SANDY ENTERPRISE FUND HEARING NOTICE Enterprise Fund Transfers Water Budget Alta Canyon Budget Waste Budget Golf Budget Finance Director Brian Kelley presented information on the enterprise funds cost allocation and the subsidy transfer from the water fund to the general fund. The Council asked clarifying questions. Chairman Smith opened the public hearing. Bruce Blanchard,8802 Shady Meadow Drive, shared information he learned from speaking with Jeremy Walker at the State Auditor's Office on the subsidy transfer. Mr. Blanchard concluded that the City lacked the authority to transfer the funds. Mr. Blanchard asked that the City stop the transfer. Steve Van Maren,11039 South Lexington Circle, reviewed past Council minutes relative to the transfer from the Water Fund. Mr. Van Maren believes it is time to stop the practice of transferring from the Water Fund Frank Christiansen,8817 Shady Meadow Drive, thanked the Council for their service and shared a concern that the past franchise fee was unlawful. He encouraged the Council to stop the practice and reimburse the water fund. Mark Randall, 1830 East Willow Glen Circle, spoke about attachment to outcome and seeking approval. He expressed concern about the veracity of the public hearing notice. Paul Rasmussen, 8810 Ida Lane, said that the transfer from the water fund to the general fund doesn't look right. Monica Zoltanski,10963 South Bay Meadow Circle, said that the Council should raise taxes if its needed to run the City and that residents should be trusted with the information. Council discussion followed. Council Items Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 6/16/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 2017 7. 17-130 Council Member McCandless requesting a report on SkiSandyUtah.com winter season statistics. Attachments: SkiSandyYearOverYearReivew 2016-2017 Traffic report Ski Sandy (1) Ski Utah - Ski Sandy 16-17 Report Sandy City Total Campagin Analitics 16_17 One Sheet Communication Director Eric Richards presented analytics and outcomes from the Tourism Committee's SkiSandyUtah.com marketing effort. Tourism Committee advertising vendors presented provided information about their individual marketing strategies. 8. 17-100 City Council Office briefing the Council on short term rentals. Attachments: Draft STR Ordinance City Council Analyst Dustin Fratto presented an outline of initial questions to be answered with the development of a short term rental ordinance. Mr. Fratto recommended that the Council take the issue to a future Work Session discussion. 9. 17-041 Council Member Barker requesting discussion and and recommending the City Council initiate proposed amendments to the Land Development Code, Chapter 15A-20-07 Planned Unit Development (PUD). Attachments: Proposed Amedments to Chapter 15A-20-07 Proposed Amendments (5-19-2017) Council Member Barker spoke about the development of the Planned Unit Development amendment recommendations. Council discussion of the proposed amendments followed. 10. 17-127 Council Member Nicholl recommending General Plan amendment. Attachments: General Plan Item #10 was continued by unanimous consent due to Council Member Nicholl's absence. 11. 17-129 Administration updating the City Council on Bonneville Shoreline Trail property acquisition. Parks and Recreation Director Scott Earl provided details on the recent acquisition of property necessary to complete the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Council Member Barker expressed concern about the disposition of the property. Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 6/16/2017 City Council Meeting Minutes May 9, 2017 12. 17-119 Councilman Smith proposes amendments to the water bond parameters resolution, changing the authorized issuance amount from approximately $7,000,000 to approximately $10,000,000. Attachments: Calendar of Events for $10M Bonds - 5.4.17 Public Utilities long term analysis with 7m bond Public Utilities long term analysis with 10m bond Water Bond Parameters Resolution Amendments Council Member Smith presented a concept to amend the parameters resolution of the recent water bond authorization in order to provide a funding source for property acquisition in the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon for future water facilities and watershed protection. Council discussion ensued. A motion was made by Stephen Smith, seconded by Chris McCandless, to amend resolution 17-15C, changing the authorized issuance amount of the water bond parameters from $7,000,000 to $10,000,000, and to bring the amended resolution back before the Council on May 16, 2017... The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Scott Cowdell Chris McCandless Steve Fairbanks Linda Martinez Saville Stephen P. Smith No: 1- Maren Barker Adjournment The Council adjourned by unanimous consent. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m. The next scheduled meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. ______________________ ______________________ Stephen P. Smith, Chair Michael Applegarth Sandy City Council Meeting Clerk Sandy City, Utah Page 8 Printed on 6/16/2017