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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, October 23, 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 Shane Pace Assistant CAO Korban Lee Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen City Attorney Bob Thompson Community Development Director James Sorensen Planning Director Brian McCuistion Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley Fire Chief Bruce Cline Parks & Recreation Director Scott Earl Police Captain Justin Chapman Public Utilities Director Tom Ward Public Works Director Mike Gladbach 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 Non-voting Items Agenda Planning Calendar Review/Council Office Director's Report Sandy City, Utah Page 1 Printed on 11/7/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 Mike Applegarth reviewed upcoming items on the Agenda Planning Calendar. Council Member Business Linda Saville expressed appreciation to Chris Edwards for inviting Brooke Christensen, Maren Barker, and herself to speak at Blessed Sacrament Church to a ladies group. The Senior Citizen Center would like to express appreciation to the City Council for funding a new floor and stove recently installed at the center. They are awaiting the arrival of their new awning. Zach Robinson had a few residents phone him regarding a neighborhood meeting for the Quail Hollow Park Master Plan. He asked for an update from the Administration. He asked that the Administration notify the Council when the meetings are being held. Kris Nicholl attended the Board Meeting for the Sandy Boys and Girls Club and reported on the new Director and future plans. She asked Matt Huish for a list of the Mayor's Citizen Focus Groups along with their meeting schedules. Zach Robinson asked if there were openings on the bike committee. Matt indicated that they would take any interested persons on the committee. Steve Fairbanks reminded the Administration that if the focus groups are termed "advisory" committees, they should be meeting under the Public Open Meeting's Act. Matt Huish stated that the Administration would change the term. Mayor's Report No Report. CAO Report Matt Huish invited Scott Earl and Korban Lee to present briefing to the City Council. Scott Earl briefed the Council on the Quail Hollow Park neighborhood meeting and the possibility to revisit the master plan if there is momentum. He discussed future plans for the property. Chris McCandless noted that projects for Dimple Dell are out to bid. The projects are part of the 4 million ZAP (Zoo, Arts, Park) tax funding. Council questions followed. Korban Lee informed the Council that the Justice Court would need to hire an additional staff person for a one year period due to needed improvements to the State wide data base. It will take a year to fix the problem Council questions followed. Legislative Report Evelyn Everton updated the Council on the Municipal Services District tax increase which could bring more unincorporated areas into Sandy. Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 11/7/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 Citizen Comments Chairman Fairbanks opened Citizen Comments. Rudy Ramos provided positive news regarding a neighborhood communication meeting held on September 27th with Mayor Bradburn, Matt Huish, and Evelyn Everton, resulting in all three of their neighborhood concerns being addressed. He thanked the Administration and Department's for their help and a committment to open positive two-way communication. Steve Van Maren noted that the sound speakers in the back of the Council Chambers were not working. Steve Fairbanks noted that his concern would be addressed with the Administration. Jonathan Robinson spoke regarding salary compensation for Mayor Bradburn; and asked if a citizen committee had been formed. Matt Huish offered to meet with Mr. Robinson to address his concerns. Citizen Comments were closed. Information Items 1. 18-409 Council Member McCandless recommending the Council receive an update from the Central Wasatch Commission Chris McCandless introduced Executive Director of the Central Wasatch Commission Ralph Becker, and Deputy Director of the Central Wasatch Commission Jesse Dean who presented a report on the Central Wasatch Commission and issues they have been working on. Council questions followed. Maren Barker excused herself from the meeting at approximately 6:15 p.m. Present: 6 - Council Member Brooke Christensen Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Council Member Chris McCandless Council Member Steve Fairbanks Council Member Zach Robinson Council Member Linda Martinez Saville Absent: 1 - Council Member Maren Barker Voting Items 2. 18-410 Workshop Item: Cairns Design Guidelines Chris McCandless excused himself from the meeting at approximately 6:37 p.m. Brian McCuistion and James Sorensen led the discussion on the workshop for the Cairns Master Plan. James Sorensen stressed the importance of the design standards and presented the background. Brian McCuistion reviewed the design plan. Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 11/7/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 The Council broke away from the discussion at approximately 7:00 p.m. to open the regular portion of the City Council Meeting. After addressing items in the regular meeting, the Cairns Master Plan discussion continued. Brian McCuistion continued with his presentation. Council comments followed. Present: 5- Council Member Brooke Christensen Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Council Member Steve Fairbanks Council Member Zach Robinson Council Member Linda Martinez Saville Absent: 2- Council Member Maren Barker Council Member Chris McCandless 3. 18-414 Council Member Nicholl recommending adoption of an Ordinance amending the Sandy City Purchasing Code to clarify the City Council's contracting authority. Attachments: Contract Authority Ordinance.docx (Clean Exhibit A) Title 11 - Revised Council Contracting Authority Amendment (10-23-18).pdf Kris Nicholl introduced the policy legislation for the City Council's contracting authority for legislative purposes. Council questions and discussion followed with comments from City Attorney Bob Thompson. Public Comment: Jim Edwards spoke against this issue. The job of the City Council is to pass ordinances and the job of the Mayor is to run the City and manage contracts. He encourage the Council to not go down this path. A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Zach Robinson, to approve Ordinance 18-31 amending the Revised Ordinances of Sandy City Title 11, "Purchasing Procedures;" also providing a saving clause for the ordinance and an effective date... The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Chris McCandless Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville No: 1- Brooke Christensen Absent: 1- Maren Barker 4. 18-332 Council Member Robinson introducing an amendment to Title 6 of the Sandy City Code adding minimal education and experience requirements for the position of Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 11/7/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 Attachments: Draft Assistant CAO Qualifications.pdf Title 6 - Administrative Code, CAO .pdf CAO Job Specifications.pdf ACAO Job Specifications.pdf Zach Robinson introduced an amendment to Title 6 for the position of Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. Mayor Bradburn spoke in opposition to the proposal. Brooke Christensen also spoke in opposition to the proposal. Kris Nicholl spoke in favor of the proposal. Steve Fairbanks spoke in favor and would like to pursue and reconsider some qualifications. Citizen Comment: Jim Edwards felt this was a role for the Administration to hire an Assistant Chief Administrative Office, not the Council. The different roles of government need to be respected. Matt Huish also offered a comment. A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Steve Fairbanks, to move forward to further develop the amendment to Title 6 Sandy City Administrative Code by adding minimal education and experience requirements, and to refine the language for the Assistant Chief Administrative Office, then bring it back to look at it again ... The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville No: 1- Brooke Christensen Absent: 2- Maren Barker Chris McCandless 5. 18-405 The Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce is requesting that the City Council adopt Resolution 18-56C, a resolution of the Sandy City Council regarding Utah's housing needs, the housing gap, and housing affordability. Attachments: Resolution 18-56C_Housing Affordability Chairman Steve Fairbanks read Resolution 18-56C; Housing Gap Coalition into the record. Council comments and discussion followed. Brooke Christensen made a motion to not sign the Proclamation. Motion failed for lack of a second. Kris Coleman Nicholl made a motion seconded by Zach Robinson to table the Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 11/7/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 Proclamation until the Council has a chance to review and address their concerns then bring back to a future date....the motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Brooke Christensen Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville Absent: 2- Maren Barker Chris McCandless Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Linda Martinez Saville, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5- Brooke Christensen Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville Absent: 2- Maren Barker Chris McCandless Consent Calendar 6. 18-412 Approval of the October 9, 2018 Minutes. Attachments: October 9, 2018 Minutes Item approved. 7. 18-413 Approval of the October 16, 2018 Minutes. Attachments: October 16, 2018 Minutes Item approved. 7:00 Time Certain Items and Public Hearings Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance by Troop 3668 Chairman Steve Fairbanks welcomed all those in attendance. Talin McDougal offered the opening prayer. Cub Scout Troop 3881 led the audience in the pledge. Special Recognition Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 11/7/2018 City Council Meeting Minutes October 23, 2018 8. 18-411 2018 Sandy City Beautification Awards Steve Geddes, Chairman of the Beautification Committee, presented the winners of the 2018 Beautification Awards. A Plaque was presented for monthly winners, water wise, landscape, and recognition given for two grand prize winners. Citizen Comments Chairman Fairbanks opened then closed Citizen Comments as there were no comments. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m. by Kris Coleman Nicholl. The next scheduled meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, November 30, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. ______________________ ______________________ Steve Fairbanks, Chair Pam Lehman Sandy City Council Meeting Clerk Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 11/7/2018