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10000 Centennial Parkway Sandy City, Utah Sandy, UT 84070 Phone: 801-568-7141 Meeting Minutes City Council Brooke Christensen, District 1 Maren Barker, District 2 Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, District 3 Chris McCandless, District 4 Steve Fairbanks, At-large Linda Martinez Saville, At-large Zach Robinson, At-large Tuesday, January 16, 2018 5:15 PM Council Chambers 5:15 Work Session No Report. Council Photo 6:00 Volunteers in Police Service Recognition Dinner The dinner was held in the Multi-Purpose Room prior to the City Council Meeting. 7:00 Council Meeting Roll Call Council Office Director Michael Applegarth Council Office Analyst Dustin Fratto Administration: Mayor Kurt Bradburn CAO Matthew Huish Deputy to the Mayor Evelyn Everett Assistant CAO Shane Pace Assistant CAO Korban Lee Public Information Officer Robin Saville Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen Senior Civil Attorney Josh Chandler Senior Civil Attorney Steve Osborn City Prosecutor Doug Johnson Community Development Director James Sorensen Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley Deputy Fire Chief Derek Maxfield Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Todd Asay Police Chief Kevin Thacker Public Utilities Director Tom Ward Public Works Director Mike Gladbach Sandy City, Utah Page 1 Printed on 4/25/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 Present: 7- Council Member Brooke Christensen Council Member Maren Barker Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Council Member Chris McCandless Council Member Steve Fairbanks Council Member Zach Robinson Council Member Linda Martinez Saville Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance Chairwoman Linda Martinez-Saville welcomed all those in attendance. Owen offered the opening prayer. Maxwell led the audience in the pledge. Both Scouts represented Boy Scout Troop 142. Citizen Comments Former City Councilman Steve Smith addressed three items he felt were left open from his last term in office, and asked for the Council's consideration to implement his recommendations: Online budget tool, shoring up the financial situation regarding the Amphitheater, and master plan 2017 schedule-administration implementing calendar. Maryjo Korb, District 2, expressed concern on the sale of companion animals and the impact on the community. Staci Johnson, expressed concern over companion sale of animals at pet stores and the impact it could have on adoption at shelters and diseases from animals. Bruce Blanchard addressed changes to the Sandy Election Code and presented his recommended changes. He also supports quarterly financial statements. Cathy William, spoke on behalf of the proposed pet shop in Sandy. She addressed good and bad breeders. She spoke against the proposal. Kelli Sunde, supports live streaming of City Council meetings in order to make the meetings available to all resident's. Max Burdick, Salt Lake County Council member, welcomed Mayor Bradburn, Council Member Brooke Christensen and Council Member Zach Robinson. He wished everyone a Happy New Year and offered the County's assistance. Deann Shepherd, spoke in opposition on the sale of animals in a pet store. Gary Forbush, addressed the balance of timing in election disclosures, the audit process, and separate checking accounts for each candidate making it easier for audits to be conducted. Kris Coleman-Nicholl noted that the State Code already requires that candidates have separate accounts for election funds. Linda Martinez-Saville invited Mr. Forbush to sit down and talk with the Departments Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 4/25/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 regarding his questions. Mayor Bradburn noted that many of the issues stated by Mr. Forbush are addressed in State Code. He felt it may be the process that concerns Mr. Forbush. Mayor Bradburn noted that the City can help make the process more transparent. Comments closed Agenda Planning Calendar Review No review was held. Council Member Business Chris McCandless addressed the opening of a position on the Central Wasatch Commission, a bill the City should follow that is being introduced by Representative Noel regarding state and federal lands. He reported on the Hale Center Executive Board Meeting and Season Ticket sales. Mayor Bradburn noted that the Administration is aware of the bill. Evelyn Everett will be providing regular updates to the Council. Maren Barker asked that the bill be discussed in a work session. Mike Applegarth stated that beginning next week the Council will be provided a standing weekly Legislative Report. Council Office Director's Report No Report Mayor's Report No Report CAO Report CAO Matt Huish informed the Council that the Parks and Recreation Director's father passed away. He encouraged the Council to refer to Mayor Bradburn's message in the February newsletter regarding citizen communication and specific examples. The Cabinet is working with Michael Applegarth on efficiencies and interaction with the Council. Council Items 1. 18-016 City Council interview with Robert W. Thompson for the position of City Attorney. Attachments: Title 6 - Administrative Code - City Attorney City Attorney Job Specifications Background Check for Robert Thompson Linda Martinez Saville invited Mr Bob Thompson to come forward. Steve Fairbanks recommended that the Council forego questioning Mr. Thompson and Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 4/25/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 move to approve him as the City Attorney since he meets all of the requirements. A motion followed. A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Chris McCandless, to forego the interview process for Mr. Robert W. Thompson and appoint him as the City Attorney. Question on the Motion: Kris Coleman-Nicholl asked the Council if they felt they were doing their due diligence and a disservice to the residents by not interviewing Mr. Thompson. Council responses followed. Mr. McCandless withdrew his second to the motion. An interview was conducted. 2. 18-017 Possible Closed Session: character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual. No Closed Session was held. 3. 17-318 Mayor Bradburn requesting the City Council's consent to the appointment of Robert Thompson as City Attorney. Attachments: Resolution 17-65C, Robert Thompson City Attorney Steve Fairbanks made a motion seconded by Chris McCandless to forego meeting in a Closed Session and move to adopt Resolution 17-65 C consenting to the appointment of Robert Thompson as the City Attorney effective January 16, 2018...the motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Brooke Christensen Maren Barker Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Chris McCandless Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville 4. 18-012 Council Member Robinson recommending the Council adopt amendments to the Sandy Election Code. Attachments: Draft Ordinance to Revise Title 2 Revisions to Title 2 - Election Code Revised Title 2 - Election Code Executed copy Election Code Ordinance.pdf Zach Robinson explained his proposal for amendments for the Sandy Election Code. He asked for Council input. Council discussion and comments followed. Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 4/25/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 This Ordinance was adopted. Yes: 7- Brooke Christensen Maren Barker Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Chris McCandless Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville 5. 18-018 Council Member Nicholl introducing a code amendment concept to prohibit the sale of companion animals, namely dogs and cats in a retail setting within Sandy City. Sponsors: Coleman-Nicholl Kris Coleman-Nicholl presented background on her proposal to implement a code amendment to prohibit the sale of companion animals. Council questions followed. A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Chris McCandless, to move forward with a discussion on the proposed amendments prohibiting the sale of companion animals and its impacts on the City... The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Brooke Christensen Maren Barker Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Chris McCandless Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville 6. 18-019 Council Member Christensen recommending the Council require a quarterly budget review. Sponsors: Christensen Brooke Christensen explained her recommendation for a quarterly budget review. Brian Kelley expressed support of the recomendation. A motion was made by Chris McCandless, seconded by Zach Robinson, to approve implementing a quarterly budget review no later than one month after the close of year quarter... The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Brooke Christensen Maren Barker Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Chris McCandless Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville Adjournment Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 4/25/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018 The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m. by Chris McCandless, seconded by Steve Fairbanks. The next scheduled meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. ______________________ ______________________ Linda Martinez-Saville, Chair Pam Lehman Sandy City Council Meeting Clerk Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 4/25/2018