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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, May 22, 2018 5:15 PM Council Chambers 5:15 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 Everton Assistant CAO Korban Lee Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen City Attorney Bob Thompson Risk Manager/Fund Counsel Chase Parker Justice Court Administrator Jay Carey Community Development Director James Sorensen Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley Budget Coordinator Adam Anderson Fire Chief Bruce Cline Deputy Fire Chief Derek Maxfield Parks & Recreation Director Scott Earl Deputy Police Chief William O'Neal Assistant Director Public Utilities Scott Ellis Public Works Director Mike Gladbach Present: 6- Council Member Brooke Christensen Council Member Maren Barker Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Council Member Steve Fairbanks Council Member Zach Robinson Council Member Linda Martinez Saville Absent: 1- Council Member Chris McCandless Opening Remarks / Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance Sandy City, Utah Page 1 Printed on 5/30/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2018 Chairwoman Linda Martinez-Saville welcomed all those in attendance. Mayor Kurt Bradburn offered the opening prayer. Chairwoman Linda Martinez Saville led the audience in the pledge. Agenda Planning Calendar Review Mike Applegarth reviewed items on the Agenda Planning Calendar. Council Member Business Brooke Christensen briefed the Council on the Sandy Chamber Board meeting she attended. Linda Martinez Saville reported on the success of Sandy Pride this past weekend. She thanked Scott Earl and the Parks and Recreation Department for their efforts. Council Office Director's Report Mike Applegarth reminded the Council of an e-mail he sent out reminding them of Open Enrollment and to make their benefit elections by May 31, 2018. Mayor's Report Mayor Bradburn briefed the Council on discussions for a long term solution for a compensation plan for the Fire Department. Chief Cline updated the Council on the status of the discussions and scenarios. CAO Report Matt Huish noted that Sandy Pride was a successful event. A presentation will be forthcoming to the Council. He spoke regarding the proposed City Works and invited Council members to attend a session to learn about the software. Evelyn Everton spoke on Interim Day at the Legislature. She also congratulated Sandy for being one of the top five transparent cities. Scott Earl updated the Council on upcoming events and staffing within the Parks Department. Nick Duerksen noted that the Shops at South Towne received three awards from the National Convention for Shopping Centers. Citizen Comment is for public comment on issues not listed on the agenda. Citizen Comments Michael Robinson,representing the Sandy Senior Center, presented a power point on requests to help improve their facility. Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 5/30/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2018 Council questions followed. Mayor Bradburn made some comments. Gary Forbush spoke regarding an ordinance passed by Salt Lake City on gender pay equality. He presented a letter and asked the Council to read regarding Real Salt Lake and County taxes. Mayor Bradburn addressed the gender pay equality and a survey that is underway in the City. Robert Perkins spoke regarding Real Salt Lake property taxes. Representative Bruce Cutler representing District 44, addressed the Council on various issues worked on during the 2018 Legislative Session. Diana Van Uitert addressed the Council regarding funding for a Pony Express Monument in Sandy. Joe Scobel spoke regarding the Real Salt Lake property tax. Matt Huish noted that the Administration would be willing to meet on the Real Stadium issue. Citizen Comments closed. Consent Calendar 1. 18-184 Approval of the May 1, 2018 Minutes. Attachments: May 1, 2018 Minutes.pdf Steve Fairbanks made a motion seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve the May 1, 2018 and the May 8, 2018 minutes as presented....motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. 2. 18-189 Approval of the May 8, 2018 Minutes. Attachments: May 8, 2018 Minutes.pdf Council Items 3. 18-166 City Council Office requesting annual budget proposals from the Justice Court, the City Council Office, the Police Department, and the Legal Department. Deputy Police Chief William O'Neal presented the Police Department's 2018 Tentative Budget and proposed Compensation Plan for the Police Department. A large number of Police Officers were present to show their appreciation to the City Council for consideration of the proposed Compensation Plan. Council discussion and questions followed. Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 5/30/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2018 Justice Court Administrator Jay Carey reviewed the 2018 Tentative Budget for the Court Services Budget. Council questions followed. Council Office Director Mike Applegarth present the 2018 Tentative Budget for the City Council Office. City Attorney Bob Thompson presented the 2018 Tentative Budget for the Legal Department and Recorder's Office. Risk Manager/Fund Counsel Chase Parker presented the 2018 Tentative Budget for the Risk Management Department. 4. 18-188 Council discussion of legal services options. Mike Applegarth led the discussion on legal service options. Council discussion followed. A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Zach Robinson directing Michael Applegarth to contract with the law firm of Cowdell Wooley as soon as possible and not to exceed more than $50.000.00. ... The motion carried by the following vote: Discussion on the Motion: Maren Barker felt that another RFP should be issued. Zach Robinson would support Mike Applegarth executing the contract with Cowdell Wooley. Yes: 6- Brooke Christensen Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Chris McCandless Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville No: 1- Maren Barker 7:00 Public Hearing(s) and other Time Certain Items Chris McCandless arrived at approximatley 6:35 p.m. 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 Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 5/30/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2018 5. 18-187 Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy presenting the FY 2019 Tentative Budget. Attachments: Link to Metropolitan Water District FY 2019 Tentative Budget Mike DeVries, General Manager Metropolitan Water District Salt Lake & Sandy along with Board of Trustee Members Tom Godfrey, Chair, Don Milne, Vice Chair, Cindy Cromer, Salt Lake City Member of Environmental Committee, and Annalee Munsey, Assistant General Manager were in attendance for the presentation of the District's budget. Council questions and comments followed. Public Hearing opened. Steve Van Maren asked a question regarding one of the slides that did not look right to him. Hearing was closed. 6. 18-186 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution #18-23C increasing total appropriations. Attachments: 18-23C Proprietary Funds FY 18 opening Brian Kelley presented the recommendation to adopt items #6-7 on the Agenda; Resolution 18-23 C Proprietary Funds and Resolution 18-19 C Fee Schedule change to the current fiscal year budget. Public Hearing Steve Van Maren mentioned that he thought this was noticed properly but when he went to the Recorder's Office they did not have a copy of the two resolutions that were presented this evening. Brian Kelley noted that the notice stated that a copy of the Tentative Budget would be availible in the City Recorder's Office. Hearing was closed as there were no further comments. A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, to adopt Resolution #18-23C increasing total appropriations and transferring funds for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 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 7. 18-185 Finance Department recommending the City Council adopt Resolution #18-19C amending the fee schedule for FY 2018. Attachments: 18-19C Fee Schedule change Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 5/30/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2018 A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Steve Fairbanks, to adopt Resolution #18-19C amending the Sandy City Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2017-2018....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 8. 18-190 Finance Department presenting information to City Council regarding adopting the Sandy City Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Attachments: Council Member Barker Budget Amendment Proposal 18-25C Alta Canyon FY 19 adoption 18-26C adopt BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 2019 18-27C Capital Projects FY 19 adoption 18-28C adopting Water Fund budget FY 2019 18-29C adopting budget FY 2019 18-30C Adopting Gen Fund budget FY 2019 18-03 RDA Budget Adoption FY 2019 Brian Kelley briefed the Council on Resolutions that were listed separate in item #8. He presented a copy of a proposed adjustment to the General Fund Resolution 18-30C Chris McCandless noted that he would like to postpone a decision on the budget and close the public comment. Mike Applegarth suggested that the Public Comment period be continued if the Budget is continued. Maren Barker proposed her budget recommendation to transfer $15,000 from Council Executive Staff "Meetings" line item to the Fire Department for equipment. Zach Robinson supported Ms. Barker's recommendation with a suggested recommendation and compromise to take funds from the Capital Contingency Fund instead of the Council Meeting Fund. Chief Cline asked that funds be put towards retention. Council questions and comments followed. Maren Barker noted that she would be willing to bring her item back next week for further consideration. Council Member Steve Fairbanks took over the meeting for Linda Martinez Saville who recused herself from a possible vote on the Sandy Boys and Girls Club. Public Hearing was opened to all of the items listed under item #8 on the Agenda. Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 5/30/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2018 Steve Van Maren commented on a press release by the Utah Tax Payer's Association citing that Sandy Employees are paid more than the Governor along with escalating salaries. A motion was made by Maren Barker, seconded by Zach Robinson, to table her Budget Amendment Proposal to Tuesday, May 29, 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 A motion was made by Chris McCandless, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, to continue the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget including all items listed under Item #8 on the Agenda: Resolution 18-25C Alta Canyon, 18-26C Boys & Girls Club, 18-27C Capital Projects, 18-28C Water Fund Budget, 18-29C adopting F.Y. Budget, 18-30C Adopting General Fund Budget, and 18-03 RDA Budget and bring these items back week to week until the adoption of the budget .... The motion carried by the following vote: Question on the Motion: Brooke Christensen asked if the Council would discuss this each week. Kris Coleman Nicholl asked questions regarding some of the line items on the resolutions. Brian Kelley responded to the questions. Yes: 7- Brooke Christensen Maren Barker Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Chris McCandless Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville Adjournment The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:40 p.m. by Chris McCandless. The next scheduled meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. ______________________ ______________________ Linda Martinez-Saville, Chair Pam Lehman Sandy City Council Meeting Clerk Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 5/30/2018