City Council
Regular MeetingSandy, UT · March 12, 2019
Minutes
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, March 12, 2019 5:15 PM Council Chambers
5:15 Council Meeting
Chair Kris Nicholl welcomed all in attendance at the meeting which began at
approximately 5:15 p.m., and conducted a roll call vote constituting a quorum.
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
Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen
City Attorney Bob Thompson
Community Development Director James Sorensen
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley
Fire Chief Bruce Cline
Parks & Recreation Director Scott Earl
Police Chief William O'Neal
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
Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Mike Applegarth offered the opening prayer.
Linda Martinez Saville led the audience in the pledge.
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Non-voting Items
Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report
Mike Applegarth reviewed the agenda planning calendar.
Council Member Business
Linda Saville noted that Friday, March 8, 2019 was International Women's Day. She
presented yellow roses to all of the members of the City Council and Staff expressing
appreciation for their work and efforts. This is the first time there has been four women on
the City Council. Everyone can work better if we all work together.
Brooke Christensen presented an update on the water quality survey. She will share the
results with the Council on a Google doc.
Chris McCandless reported on the Central Wasatch Commission. He shared information
from Snow Christensen Martineau on the Mountain Accord law suit. He reported on a
letter that was signed by Sandy City, Metro Water District,and the Central Wasatch
Commission to work to preserve the water shed.
Mayor's Report
No Report.
CAO Report
Matt Huish introduced Larry Bowler, Interim Public Utilities Director.
Larry Bowler stated that he owns a lot to Sandy and is happy to do what he can to help
restore the trust and confidence in their Department.
Legislative Report
Evelyn Everton updated the Council on the Legislative Session.
Citizen Comments
Jody Sybrowsky spoke regarding the water issue and was hopeful that residents would
not be forgotten and able to trust city officials again. She is hopeful new protocols and
changes will be made.
Monica Zoltanski spoke regarding the cityserve app. She encouraged residents to
download and use the app. She would like to serve on the citizen task force regarding the
water issue.
Carl Ransdell spoke regarding the water issue. He lives in Zone 1, and had not been
contacted. He would like his home to be tested. Other neighbors also have complained
and would like their homes tested.
Carola Michel spoke regarding fluoride in the water. She asked the City to look into a
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referendum to remove the fluoride. She collected signatures from residents who also
would like to see fluoride removed from the water.
Bob Thompson reported that Sandy City does not have the authority to remove the
fluoride from the water and that it has to be done on the County level.
Information Items
1. 19-078 Administrative Services Department recommending the Council receive a
presentation from the City's contracted Financial Advisor, Lewis Young
Robertson & Burningham Inc.
Attachments: General Fund CFSP Worksession Presentation (March 2019)
Brian Kelley introduced Jason Burningham and Fred Phillpot who presented an update
on the results from the budget committee that was formed to discuss the City's long term
financial status.
Jason Burningham addressed the Council and presented a power point on the general
fund financial plan.
Fred Phillpot reviewed the model assumptions in the presentation.
Council discussion followed.
Kris Nicholl will put another discussion on the agenda to discuss the budget further in
light of tonight's presentation.
2. 19-073 Parks and Recreation Department recommending the Council receive a
Spring update
Scott Earl updated the Council on the Parks and Recreation spring programs and
projects.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Zach Robinson, to
approve the Consent Calendar. 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
Voting Items
Consent Calendar
Brooke Christensen made the motion seconded by Chris McCandless to approve
the Consent Calendar.....the motion carried by unanimous voice vote all in favor.
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3. 19-075 Approval of the February 5, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: February 5, 2019 Minutes.pdf
Item approved.
4. 19-076 Approval of the February 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: February 12, 2019 Minutes.pdf
Item approved.
5. 19-079 Approval of the February 19, 2019 City Council Meeting minutes.
Attachments: February 19, 2019 Minutes..pdf
Item approved.
6. 19-077 Approval of the February 24, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: February 24, 2019 Minutes.pdf
Item approved.
7. 19-069 City Recorder's Office recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
19-05 to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Salt Lake County and
Sandy City for the 2019 Election Services.
Attachments: 2019 Muni_InterlocalAgmt.pdf
RESOLUTION 19-05.pdf
Public Comment per Item #7.
Steve Van Maren made a public comment regarding costs on election services costs and
would be reluctant to supporting without knowing the costs. He wished the City would
consider doing rank choice voting.
Item adopted.
Council Items
8. 19-071 Mr. Jason Farrell requesting discussion of an ordinance amendment to
allow alcohol sales for special events at the Sandy Amphitheater.
Attachments: City Park Ordinance
Mr. Jason Farrell requested consideration of an ordinance amendment to the alcohol
sales for special events at the Sandy Amphitheater.
Council comments and discussion followed.
The Council agreed to discuss this item further.
A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Zach Robinson, to
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direct Staff to amend special event permitting to include language, unless
otherwise authorized in writing by the Department of Alcohol and Beverage
Control, then bring back a recommendation to the Council in draft form within
two weeks for a motion and discussion, to also include estimated numbers and
any financial liabilities that may need to be looked into........ 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
9. 19-070 Council Member Nicholl recommending the Council consider issuing a
second RFP for "Water event technical investigative services for the Sandy
City Council"
Attachments: Second RFP_Draft
RFP vote from last Council Meeting..pdf
Investigation.pdf
Please vote on all 6 pieces and accountability.pdf
Comments pertaining to 3_12_19 Council Meeting.pdf
Council Meeting 3_12 Agenda #9 - I Support A Second RFP.pdf
Kris Nicholl recommended that the City Council issue a second RFP for water event
technical investigative services that would represent what the citizens want.
Council comments and discussion followed.
A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Chris McCandless
recommending the Council consider issuing a second RFP for "Water event
technical investigative services for the Sandy City Council"..
Council discussion followed. Chris McCandless called the question seconded by
Kris Nicholl. The motion on the roll call vote carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6- Brooke Christensen
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Zach Robinson
Linda Martinez Saville
No: 1- Maren Barker
Motion on #9 Kris Nicholl's motion.
Kris Nicholl made an amended motion to her first motion seconded by Chris
McCandless to move this RFP forward as written to the Purchasing Agent and get
it out as quickly as possible for public comment including the liability letter from
Staff and to include a liability letter from Council Attorney Tracy Cowdell as well.
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Dustin Fratto noted that the Purchasing Agent wanted to recommend that the
Council do this as an addendum to the original RFP approved by the Council last
week, and to also extend the deadline.
Kris Nicholl amended the motion to extend the date, and make it an addendum
to the original RFP.
Council discussion continued.
Chris McCandless called the question.
The vote on the amended motion was approved as follows:
Yes: 4- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Zach Robinson
No: 3- Brooke Christensen
Maren Barker
Linda Martinez Saville
10. 19-074 Council Office recommending adoption of amendment to the Role of the
Chair policy.
Attachments: Role of Chair (Attorney Liaison Amendment).pdf
Mike Applegarth presented the adoption of an amendment of the Role of the Chair policy.
Council discussion and questions followed.
Kris Nicholl made the motion seconded by Chris McCandless to approve the
amendment as written.
Council discussion followed.
Kris Nicholl called the question seconded by Chris McCandless.
Vote on calling the question....
Kris Nicholl-Yes, Chris McCandless-Yes, Steve Fairbanks-Yes, Brooke
Christensen-No, Zach Robinson-No, Maren Barker-No, Linda Saville-Yes.
Motion on the first motion failed by the following vote...
Yes: 3- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Steve Fairbanks
Linda Martinez Saville
No: 4- Brooke Christensen
Maren Barker
Chris McCandless
Zach Robinson
Second Motion on Item #10
Chris McCandless made a motion seconded by Kris Coleman Nicholl to table this
item to next week and to incorporate all of the discussion items that have been
talked about in concert with the changes that have already been reccommended
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and bring back a policy statement associated with the Chair's duty and legal
counsel policy and to have the City Attorney, Council Attorney, Mike Applegarth,
and Zach Robinson work together on the policy.....
Council discussion on the motion and policy followed.
Yes: 5- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Zach Robinson
Linda Martinez Saville
No: 2- Brooke Christensen
Maren Barker
Adjournment
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, March 19,
2019 at 5:15 p.m.
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Kris Coleman Nicholl, Chair Pam Lehman
Sandy City Council Meeting Clerk
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Agenda
10000 Centennial Parkway
Sandy City, Utah Sandy, UT 84070
Phone: 801-568-7141
Meeting Agenda
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, March 12, 2019 5:15 PM Council Chambers
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4:30 Dinner
5:15 Council Meeting
Roll Call
Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Non-voting Items
Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report
Council Member Business
Mayor's Report
CAO Report
Legislative Report
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Citizen Comments
Information Items
1. 19-078 Administrative Services Department recommending the Council receive a
presentation from the City's contracted Financial Advisor, Lewis Young
Robertson & Burningham Inc.
Attachments: General Fund CFSP Worksession Presentation (March 2019)
2. 19-073 Parks and Recreation Department recommending the Council receive a
Spring update
Voting Items
Consent Calendar
3. 19-075 Approval of the February 5, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: February 5, 2019 Minutes.pdf
4. 19-076 Approval of the February 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: February 12, 2019 Minutes.pdf
5. 19-079 Approval of the February 19, 2019 City Council Meeting minutes.
Attachments: February 19, 2019 Minutes..pdf
6. 19-077 Approval of the February 24, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: February 24, 2019 Minutes.pdf
7. 19-069 City Recorder's Office recommending the City Council adopt Resolution
19-05 to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Salt Lake County and
Sandy City for the 2019 Election Services.
Attachments: 2019 Muni_InterlocalAgmt.pdf
RESOLUTION 19-05.pdf
Council Items
8. 19-071 Mr. Jason Farrell requesting discussion of an ordinance amendment to
allow alcohol sales for special events at the Sandy Amphitheater.
Attachments: City Park Ordinance
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9. 19-070 Council Member Nicholl recommending the Council consider issuing a
second RFP for "Water event technical investigative services for the Sandy
City Council"
Attachments: Second RFP_Draft
10. 19-074 Council Office recommending adoption of amendment to the Role of the
Chair policy.
Attachments: Role of Chair (Attorney Liaison Amendment).pdf
Adjournment
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