City Council
Regular MeetingSandy, UT · October 1, 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, October 1, 2019 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
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Kim Bell
Grand Master of Software Projects Jake Woodhave
Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen
City Attorney Bob Thompson
Senior Civil Attorney Jeff Robinson
City Recorder Wendy Downs
Community Development Director James Sorensen
Assistant Director Community Development Jared Gerber
Planning Director Brian McCuistion
Administrative Services Director Brian Kelley
Fire Chief Bruce Cline
Police Chief William O'Neal
Parks & Recreation Director Scott Earl
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach
Present: 6- 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
Absent: 1- Council Member Linda Martinez Saville
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Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance
Chairman Chris McCandless welcomed all those in attendance.
Jonah Dishman, Troop 3213, offered the opening prayer.
Bobby Colemere, Troop 3213, led the audience in the pledge. A member from Troop
4018: James Taylor, and members from Troop 3213:Tommy Yauney, and Issac
Armstrong also participated in the pledge.
Non-voting Items
Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report
Mike Applegarth reviewed upcoming items on the agenda planning calendar.
Council Member Business
Maren Barker asked, in light of the upcoming Thackery hearing, if the Council could see
rental contracts with the landowners to ensure they have the right to ask for a zone
change.
Mike Applegarth was not certain that was something the Administration could request.
The City Attorney could look into it.
Maren attended the PUAB meeting where they discussed upcoming infrastructure needs.
Chris McCandless mentioned a constituent call regarding parking concerns related to the
new Performing Arts Center at Alta High School. Chris would like to hold a discussion on
parking related issues that may manifest when the arts center opens.
Chris mentioned a constituent who would like to open an Air B&B but is unable to since
there are no licenses availible in the area.
Kris Nicholl asked if Dustin Fratto would refresh the Council on how/why the amount of
licenses were allocated for each area in the city.
Mayor's Report
No Report.
CAO Report
Matt Huish thanked all those who helped to make the Nick Rimando event so successful.
Jake Woodhave, Project Software manager, offered an update regarding Cityserve and
how citizen requests are tracked. This update came in light of a citizen concern
expressed during last week's Council meeting.
Council questions followed.
Modifications were made to the order on the Agenda. Item #5 was moved to Item #1 in
order to facilitate individuals presenting on this item.
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Citizen Comments
There were no comments.
Chris McCandless excused himself from the meeting. Steve Fairbanks chaired the
remainder of the meeting.
Present: 5 - Council Member Brooke Christensen
Council Member Maren Barker
Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Council Member Steve Fairbanks
Council Member Zach Robinson
Absent: 2 - Council Member Chris McCandless
Council Member Linda Martinez Saville
Information Items
1. 19-350 This agenda item is a test of a video conference platform to allow for
remote participation and public comment in City Council meetings. To
participate in this test, please click this link and follow the instructions:
<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fOussXTRQs-oXQPaxr79rg>
Due to the nature of this item, the City Council Office cannot assure remote
participation will actually occur. To help identify strengths and weaknesses
in this test platform including your ability to successfully connect to the
meeting, audio/visual quality, etc., please provide feedback about this test
to Mike Applegarth, Council Office Director at
mapplegarth@sandy.utah.gov, or (801) 568-7107.
Mike Applegarth asked that the test on the video conference be continued to another
time. He provided information on the test run, operation of the program, and policies.
A motion was made by Maren Barker, seconded by Zach Robinson, to continue
the video conference to a date not yet specified... The motion carried by a
unanimous voice vote in favor.
2. 19-351 Parks and Recreation and Public Works recommending that the Council
receive an update on landscaping at 9000 S. and I-15.
Attachments: 9000 SOUTH LANDSCAPING AREAS - City Council.pdf
Scott Earl along with Mike Gladbach reported on the landscaping options at 9000 South
and I-15.
Council questions followed.
Voting Items
Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Maren Barker, to
approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 5- Brooke Christensen
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Steve Fairbanks
Zach Robinson
Absent: 2- Chris McCandless
Linda Martinez Saville
3. 19-342 Mayors Office requesting that the City Council provide advice and consent
for the appointment of Jeff Lovell as a regular member to the Planning
Commission for a term ending on March 31, 2022
Attachments: Resolution 19-12M
Item adopted.
Council Items
4. 19-348 Council Member Fairbanks presenting a concept for a budget review
committee.
Steve Fairbanks presented the concept for a budget review committee. The committee
would be separate from the Mayor's budget committee.
Council comments followed.
The Council gave their approval to move forward.
5. 19-349 Council Member Christensen requesting that the Council discuss a
Tourism Improvement District
Brooke Christensen updated the Council on the South Valley Visitor Alliance proposal.
She would like the Council to take a vote in support of moving forward with the proposal.
Greg Summerhayes, South Valley Chamber of Commerce introduced Scott George,
Woodbury Corporation, Dan Hayes, SMG management, Mark White and Clay Partain,
Visit Salt Lake, Megan James, Hyatt House, Jason Birmingham and Nick Duerksen.
Mr. Summerhayes presented statistics on visitor spending in 2018, and savings to tax
payers.
Scott George, Woodbury Corp., noted this initiative would provide revenues to help push
the economic engine forward. This would not pose a tax burden on residents living in the
City.
Council discussion followed.
A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Maren Barker,
requesting that the Council move forward with the public notice, public hearing,
and setting up of the South Valley Visitor Alliance ... The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Yes: 6- Brooke Christensen
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Chris McCandless
Steve Fairbanks
Zach Robinson
Absent: 1- Linda Martinez Saville
6:00 Time Certain Items and Public Hearings
Public Hearing(s)
6. 19-347 Adoption of Codification of General Ordinances of Sandy City
Attachments: Legal Staff Report
Planning Commission staff report for Land Development Code
9_5_19 PC Meeting Minutes
Final Ordinance #19-24
Hyperlink
Senior Civil Attorney Jeff Robinson noted that the City has been working on codification
since 2016. They are excited to move forward.
Council questions followed.
Public Comments:
Steve Van Maren was concerned that some inadvertent changes were made that were
sematic and did not match what was there before. He made two recommendations to add
to the Ordinance: a challenge period for a review between the wording of the two
documents; specifying who has the authority to make that decision.
Jeff Robinson recommended that people bring any substantive changes to the attention of
the City Attorney's Office.
Bob Thompson noted that this was reviewed for redundance and that there were no
substantive changes made. He thanked all who were involved in the process.
A motion was made by Maren Barker, seconded by Zach Robinson, to adopt
Ordinance #19-24, adopting and enacting the Sandy City Municipal Code... The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Brooke Christensen
Maren Barker
Kristin Coleman-Nicholl
Steve Fairbanks
Zach Robinson
Absent: 2- Chris McCandless
Linda Martinez Saville
Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:55 p.m. by Maren Barker. The next scheduled
meeting of the City Council is Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 5:15 p.m.
______________________ ______________________
Chris McCandless, 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, October 1, 2019 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: https://sandy.utah.gov/government/city-council/procedure-guidelines . Public comment will be taken
on all voting items. Each speaker is allowed three minutes per voting item. The Citizen Comment sections of the
meeting are for issues not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is allowed three minutes to address the Council
during Citizen Comments. If a citizen is unable to attend a meeting in person, he or she may provide written
comments to the City Council Executive Director by 3:00 PM the day of the Council Meeting to have those
comments distributed to the City Council and have them read into the record at the appropriate time.
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 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
Citizen Comments
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Information Items
1. 19-350 This agenda item is a test of a video conference platform to allow for
remote participation and public comment in City Council meetings. To
participate in this test, please click this link and follow the instructions:
<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fOussXTRQs-oXQPaxr79rg>
Due to the nature of this item, the City Council Office cannot assure remote
participation will actually occur. To help identify strengths and weaknesses
in this test platform including your ability to successfully connect to the
meeting, audio/visual quality, etc., please provide feedback about this test
to Mike Applegarth, Council Office Director at
mapplegarth@sandy.utah.gov, or (801) 568-7107.
2. 19-351 Parks and Recreation and Public Works recommending that the Council
receive an update on landscaping at 9000 S. and I-15.
Voting Items
Consent Calendar
3. 19-342 Mayors Office requesting that the City Council provide advice and consent
for the appointment of Jeff Lovell as a regular member to the Planning
Commission for a term ending on March 31, 2022
Attachments: Resolution 19-12M
Council Items
4. 19-348 Council Member Fairbanks presenting a concept for a budget review
committee.
5. 19-349 Council Member Christensen requesting that the Council discuss a
Tourism Improvement District
6:00 Time Certain Items and Public Hearings
Public Hearing(s)
6. 19-347 Adoption of Codification of General Ordinances of Sandy City
Attachments: Legal Staff Report
Planning Commission staff report for Land Development Code
9_5_19 PC Meeting Minutes
Final Ordinance #19-24
Hyperlink
Adjournment
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