City Council
Regular MeetingSandy, UT · July 25, 2017
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, July 25, 2017 5:15 PM Council Chambers
Web address to view complete packet: http://sandyutah.legistar.com
The Sandy City Council has adopted Rules of Procedure which are available at the rear of the Council Chambers
and online at: http://sandy.utah.gov/government/city-council/procedure-guidelines.html. Public comments during the
Citizen Comment portion of the City Council meeting, or those offered during a Public Hearing may not exceed 3
minutes. If you wish to comment on a public hearing item(s), please hold your comments until that item is being
discussed. Work Session items may or may not occur prior to 7:00 PM. Items not concluded during the Work
Session will occur in the regular Council Meeting at the conclusion of other official business. Consent Calendar
items have been previously considered or are otherwise routine in nature and will be considered in a single motion
unless a Council Member wishes to discuss an item separately. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. For assistance,
please call (801) 568-7141.
4:30 Dinner
5:15 Work Session
Agenda Planning Calendar Review
Chris McCandless noted on the upcoming events in the city calendar in the packet each
week.
Council Member Business
Scott Cowdell commented on the structure of his water bill and asked for an
explanations. Mr. Cowdell also commended that the Council hire contractors to
complete the council office project and take funds from contingency. Stephen Smith also
agreed with Mr. Cowdell.
Stephen Smith commented on the end of year budget report. He congratulated
Departments on the savings this year. He would like opotions.
Council Office Director's Report
No Report was given.
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Mayor's Report
No report was given.
CAO Report
Chief Cline updated the Council on the fire in Dimple Dell Park and the July 24th related
Fireworks.
Council discussion followed.
Scott Cowdell addressed a street vacation and why it was removed from the agenda.
Council discussion followed.
Scott Bond reported on the grand opening of HCT in October. A sneak preview will take
place in September. He asked the Council to notify the Mayor's office with names and
addresses of two other guests they would like to invite.
Information Items
1. 17-195 Presentation from Envision Utah on planning principles.
Attachments: QCA HANDOUT 1.0.2
Ryan Beck, Senior Planner, Envisions Utah, presented an update their vision on Wasatch
Choice Vision.
2. 17-196 Sandy City Fire Department recommends the City Council adopt
Ordinance #17-20 for Inspection Records and #17-21 for Wildland Urban
Inteface Areas.
Attachments: Ordinance 17-21 (redline) Wildland Interdface
Ordinance 17-20 Inspection Records with Exhibit A
Ordinance 17-21 Wildland Interface
Wildland_Urban_Interface_Map
Executed Copy Ordinance 17-20.pdf
Executed Copy Ordinance 17-21.pdf
Robert DeKorver briefed the Council on the Ordinances for Inspection Records and Wild
Land Urban interface areas.
Council discussion followed.
Cheif Cline complimented robert dekorver for his role as the Fire Marshall to the City.
3. 16-340 Administration updating the City Council on the recodification of City code.
Attachments: UPDATE 2 ON CODIFICATION PROJECT
Shane Pace updated the Council on the recondification of City code.
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4. 17-200 Council Office briefing the City Council on status of Committee's, Boards,
and Commission's updates
Attachments: Committees Presentation
Dustin Fratto briefed the Council on the process taken to bring committees and boards in
line with code. He noted that this is in rough draft form. A polished version will be
brought back to the council for review.
Council questions followed.
5. 17-199 City Attorney reporting on Mountain Accord litigation and audit status.
Rob wall recommended closing the meeting to a closed session. The Council voted to
keep it at a general discussion and not close the meeting.
Josh Chandler presented an overview on the litigation and audit status.
Council questions followed.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
A motion was made by Stephen Smith, seconded by Steve Fairbanks, that this 5.
17-199 City Attorney reporting on Mountain Accord litigation and audit status.
motion to recess .. The motion failed by the following vote:
Absent: 7- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
Absent: 7- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
Stephen P. Smith
6. 17-190 Council Member McCandless providing information on the status of the
Council and Administration six-month objectives.
Attachments: Objectives Worksheet
Chris McCandless presented his recomendations of the Council and six month
objectives. He will send out an electronic copy to the council
7:00 Council Meeting
Roll Call
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Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Chief Cline and Chief Thacker presented the prayer and pledge.
Citizen Comments
Steve Van Maren 11039 Lexington Circle, commented on the content of the two
ordinances regarding fire and the use of comment cards.
Karen Wyatt, 443 West Oak Green Way, expressed concern over occurring water main
breaks in their area retention pond maintenance which create havoc in their
neighborhood.
Chris asked staff to do research and place back on the agenda with a report.
Phillip Solomon 755 West Oak Green Drive, water and power director in St.
george, clarified felt that a pressure reducing value needs to be installed to reduce the
amount of water breaks, Need a prv on the system itself.
Gary Forbush 983 Eas Addington Circle. suggested having residents sing national
anthum at the amphitheater which would add a nice touch. asked a question on
representation at a neighborhood meeting .
Consent Calendar
Approval of the Consent Calendar
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Steve Fairbanks, to
approve the Consent Calendar. 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
7. 17-201 Approval of the July 18, 2017 Minutes.
Attachments: July 18, 2017 minutes.pdf
Item approved.
Council Items
8. 17-187 City Council recommending the adoption of Resolution 17- 39C canceling
the August 15, 2017 City Council Meeting for the Primary Election.
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Attachments: 17- 39C cancel 8_15_17 meeting.pdf
Executed Copy Resolution 17-39C.pdf
A motion was made by Scott Cowdell, seconded by Linda Martinez Saville, that
this 8. `17-187 City Council recommending the adoption of Resolution 17- 39C
canceling the August 15, 2017 City Council Meeting for the Primary Election... The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Scott Cowdell
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
No: 1- Stephen P. Smith
9. 17-196 Sandy City Fire Department recommends the City Council adopt
Ordinance #17-20 for Inspection Records and #17-21 for Wildland Urban
Inteface Areas.
Attachments: Ordinance 17-21 (redline) Wildland Interdface
Ordinance 17-20 Inspection Records with Exhibit A
Ordinance 17-21 Wildland Interface
Wildland_Urban_Interface_Map
Executed Copy Ordinance 17-20.pdf
Executed Copy Ordinance 17-21.pdf
Robert DeKorver again addressed the ordinances.
A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Linda Martinez
Saville, that this Sandy City Fire Department recommends the Council to adopt
Ordinance #17-20 and #17-21. 17-20.. 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
Completion of reports and other items not held in the Work Session.
Adjournment
9. 17-196 Sandy City Fire Department recommends the City Council adopt
Ordinance #17-20 for Inspection Records and #17-21 for Wildland Urban
Inteface Areas.
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Attachments: Ordinance 17-21 (redline) Wildland Interdface
Ordinance 17-20 Inspection Records with Exhibit A
Ordinance 17-21 Wildland Interface
Wildland_Urban_Interface_Map
Executed Copy Ordinance 17-20.pdf
Executed Copy Ordinance 17-21.pdf
A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Stephen Smith, that this
Sandy City Fire Department recommends the Council to adopt Ordinance
#17-21... 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
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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, July 25, 2017 5:15 PM Council Chambers
Web address to view complete packet: http://sandyutah.legistar.com
The Sandy City Council has adopted Rules of Procedure which are available at the rear of the Council Chambers
and online at: http://sandy.utah.gov/government/city-council/procedure-guidelines.html . Public comments during
the Citizen Comment portion of the City Council meeting, or those offered during a Public Hearing may not
exceed 3 minutes. If you wish to comment on a public hearing item(s), please hold your comments until that item
is being discussed. Work Session items may or may not occur prior to 7:00 PM. Items not concluded during the
Work Session will occur in the regular Council Meeting at the conclusion of other official business. Consent
Calendar items have been previously considered or are otherwise routine in nature and will be considered in a
single motion unless a Council Member wishes to discuss an item separately. In compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request .
For assistance, please call (801) 568-7141.
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. 17-195 Presentation from Envision Utah on planning principles.
Attachments: QCA HANDOUT 1.0.2
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2. 17-196 Sandy City Fire Department recommends the City Council adopt
Ordinance #17-20 for Inspection Records and #17-21 for Wildland
Urban Inteface Areas.
Attachments: Ordinance 17-21 (redline) Wildland Interdface
Ordinance 17-20 Inspection Records with Exhibit A
Ordinance 17-21 Wildland Interface
Wildland_Urban_Interface_Map
3. 16-340 Administration updating the City Council on the recodification of City
code.
Attachments: UPDATE 2 ON CODIFICATION PROJECT
4. 17-200 Council Office briefing the City Council on status of Committee's,
Boards, and Commission's updates
Attachments: Committees Presentation
5. 17-199 City Attorney reporting on Mountain Accord litigation and audit status.
6. 17-190 Council Member McCandless recommending review and discussion of
Council and Administration six-month objectives.
7:00 Council Meeting
Roll Call
Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Citizen Comments
Consent Calendar
7. 17-201 Approval of the July 18, 2017 Minutes.
Attachments: July 18, 2017 minutes.pdf
Council Items
8. `17-187 City Council recommending the adoption of Resolution 17- 39C
canceling the August 15, 2017 City Council Meeting for the Primary
Election.
Attachments: 17- 39C cancel 8_15_17 meeting.pdf
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9. 17-196 Sandy City Fire Department recommends the City Council adopt
Ordinance #17-20 for Inspection Records and #17-21 for Wildland
Urban Inteface Areas.
Attachments: Ordinance 17-21 (redline) Wildland Interdface
Ordinance 17-20 Inspection Records with Exhibit A
Ordinance 17-21 Wildland Interface
Wildland_Urban_Interface_Map
Completion of reports and other items not held in the Work Session.
Adjournment
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