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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, November 19, 2019 5:15 PM Council Chambers 5:15 Council Meeting Rollcall 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 Economic Development Director Nick Duerksen City Attorney Bob Thompson City Prosecuter Doug Johnson City Recorder Wendy Downs Community Development Director James Sorensen Long Range Planning Manager Jake Warner Fire Chief Bruce Cline Police Chief William O'Neal Parks & Recreation Director Scott Earl Assistant Public Utilities Director Scott Ellis 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 led by Color Guard Chairman Chris McCandless welcomed all those in attendance. Sandy City, Utah Page 1 Printed on 12/18/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2019 Deputy Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie offered the opening prayer. The Sandy Police and Sandy Fire Color Guard led the audience in the pledge. Swearing in of new Police Officers and Fire Fighters Fire Chief Bruce Cline and Police Chief William O'Neal invited the new fire fighters and new Police Officers to come forward and introduce themselves. City Recorder Wendy Downs performed the swearing in of the new Firefighters and Police Officers. 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 Kris Coleman Nicholl briefed the Council on the budget for Wasatch Front and Recycling. Brooke Christensen presented a water update. Steve Fairbanks mentioned an e-mail from a resident that was forwarded onto James Sorensen. Mayor's Report Mayor Bradburn noted that the second annual employee survey was completed and results would be shared with the Council. CAO Report No Report. Citizen Comments Kyle Hansen spoke regarding concerns with State Route 209 (Little Cottonwood Road), deterioration, speed limits, enforcement, safety and beautification. He asked the Council for help in improving the road. Chris McCandless explained the work that is currently taking place, the stake holders involved, and complications associated with the road. Linda Saville expressed concern with speeding in the area. Mayor Bradburn introduced Matt Huish and asked Mr. Hansen to meet with him. Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 12/18/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2019 Information Items 1. 19-429 Sandy resident Stephanie Smith requesting the City Council consider a residential parking permit program in the vicinity of Alta High School. Attachments: Safe Neighborhood Action Plan.docx Stephanie Smith spoke regarding potential parking problems on neighborhood streets with the new Performing Arts Center at Alta High School. She asked the Council to consider a residential parking permit program in the vicinity of Alta High School.. Council questions and comments followed. Mike Gladbach commented that his department has some ideas on how to help mitigate parking in the affected areas along with costs if an ordinance is implemented. Mike Applegarth suggested that it may be in the best interest of Council to conduct a survey of the residents to see if they consider permit parking to be a solution. The Council will schedule a discussion sometime in the up-coming year. 2. 19-419 Parks and Recreation recommending that the City Council receive an update on the Bell Canyon Preservation Trailhead neighborhood meeting Attachments: Bell Canyon Trailhead Neighborhood Meeting Presentation - Nov 13 2019 Scott Earl and Dan Medina presented an update from the neighborhood meeting held for the Bell Canyon Preservation Trailhead. Council discussion and questions followed. Public Comment: Chuck Brainard felt having larger signage on the property would be helpful. 3. 19-417 Council Member McCandless recommending the City Council receive a recap and update regarding the cap on short term rental permits Attachments: Presentation STR Map and Permits Housing Units Dustin Fratto presented a recap on Short Term Rental Permits and how the cap was calculated. Council comments and discussion followed. Voting Items Consent Calendar Approval of the Consent Calendar Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 12/18/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2019 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: 7- Brooke Christensen Maren Barker Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Chris McCandless Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville 4. 19-423 Approval of the November 12, 2019 Minutes. Attachments: November 12, 2019 Minutes Item approved. Council Items 5. 19-421 City Recorder recommending the City Council accept the results of the 2019 General Election Canvass. Attachments: Sandy_19G_ESR_111919 Sandy 19G Canvass Stats BOC Letter 19G Sandy_19G_SOVC City Recorder Wendy Downs presented the results from the 2019 General Election Canvass. A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, to accept the results of the 2019 General Election Canvass... 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. 19-430 City Attorney recommending the City Council adopt Ordinance 19-30 pertaining to permitted parking areas and Ordinance 19-31 pertaining to medians. Attachments: 19-30 Ordinance.docx 19-31 Ordinance.docx Executed Ord 19-30 Executed Ord 19-31 City Attorney Bob Thompson recommended the City Council adopt Ordinance 19-30 and Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 12/18/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2019 Ordinance 19-31, permitted parking areas and median. These items were not transferred over when the City made the conversion to Municode. Council discussion followed. There were no public comments. A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Brooke Christensen, to adopt Ordinance. 19-30 pertaining to permitted parking areas... 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 Motion and Vote on Ordinance 19-31 A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks seconded by Kris Coleman Nicholl to adopt Ordinance 19-31 pertaining to medians...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. 19-427 Council Member Robinson requesting Council determination on the Community Renewable Energy Act. Attachments: HB0411 Draft Resolution HB 411- RMP Presentation Zach Robinson asked the City Council for a formal vote on the Community Renewable Energy Act. He encouraged the Council to vote in favor in order for the City to "sit at the table" to get questions answered. Public Comments: Charles Brainard- urged the Council to pass the energy act and to help reduce the carbon foot print in city government. David Riser- urged the Council to pass the community energy act and fight to preserve a livable environment for children and future generations. Jacob Schull- supported adopting the resolution for Community Renewable Energy. He stated; " It's about doing the right thing". Monica Zoltanski- also supported adopting the Renewable Energy Act resolution. Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 12/18/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2019 Glenn Johnson- supported adoption of the Renewable Energy Act resolution. --- Jorgenson- stated; "It's the right thing to do". "It's the fun thing to do". ---- Dekeiser- adopting this resolution would be a major step for the community. Michael Lot- pass the resolution and get this to the table. Public comments closed. Council comments and concerns were heard. Kris Nicholl made a motion seconded by Zach Robinson to move forward with the resolution supporting House Bill 411 and to delete paragraph 2 and eliminate the word "both" in paragraph 3; remove the word "policy", and that the resolution shall become effective immediately, and to place this item on the Consent Calendar for the next meeting .... the motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 3- Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Chris McCandless Zach Robinson No: 4- Brooke Christensen Maren Barker Steve Fairbanks Linda Martinez Saville 8. GPA-10-19-5 Community Development Department presenting a general plan 748(CC) amendment (File#10-19-5748), revising the Housing Element of the Sandy City General Plan, at the request of Administration to comply wtih changes in the Utah Code. Attachments: Planning Commission Staff Report Planning Commission Minutes-draft (11/7/19) Ordinance 19-29 (including the amended Housing Element) SB34 FAQs (ULCT, 10.2.19) uted ord 19-29 Executed ord 19-29 Jake Warner presented the staff report on the Housing Element of the Sandy City General Plan at the request of the Administration to comply with changes in the Utah Code. Public Comments: Steve Van Maren was disappointed that the problem was not being solved in this plan. He was hopeful that a study would be conducted in order to get down to the details and support the need. Comments closed. Council comments followed. Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 12/18/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2019 A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Brooke Christensen, to adopt Ordinance 19-29, updating portions of the Sandy City General Plan to comply with housing related changes made by the State Legislature in 2019 affecting Title 10, Chapter 9A, "Municipal Land Use, Development, and Management Act" of the Utah Code.... 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. ZONE-10-19- Community Development Department presenting a rezone application (File 5730(CC) #ZONE-10-19-5730, Spectrum,) on behalf of Spectrum Real Estate Investment, LLC., and joined by Sandy City, requesting that portions of two parcels, 2.43 acres, located at approximately 9115 S. Monroe Plaza Way be rezoned from the R-1-40A Zone and PUD(8) Zone to the RC Zone. Attachments: Planning Commission Staff Report Planning Commission Minutes-draft (11/7/19) Ord 19-28.pdf ord 19-28 Jake Warner presented the rezone application from Spectrum Real Estate Investment, LLC., and joined by Sandy City, requesting that portions of two parcels, 2.43 acres, located at approximately 9115 S. Monroe Plaza Way be rezoned from the R-1-40A Zone and PUD(8) Zone to the RC Zone. Public Comments: Ted Smith, representing the landowner, noted that they were trying to bring the parcels into conformance with the general area. Terry Thactcher, has been away for the past 18 month, and property owner of two parcels of ground, explained that the City will eventually need to own his two parcels for a road. He did not want to change the zoning and have his tax base changed. Public comments were closed. A motion was made by Steve Fairbanks, seconded by Linda Martinez Saville, to adopt Ordinance 19-28 Spectrum Rezone, rezoning two parcels, approximately 2.43 acres, from R-1-40A and PUD(8.0) Zones both "Residential" Zone Districts to the RC zone, "Regional Commercial District", located at 9107 South Monroe Street and 9295 South 255 West....The motion carried by the following vote: Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 12/18/2019 City Council Meeting Minutes November 19, 2019 Yes: 7- Brooke Christensen Maren Barker Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Chris McCandless Steve Fairbanks Zach Robinson Linda Martinez Saville 6:00 Time Certain Items Special Recognition 10. 19-422 Special Recognition of Beverly Barrett Chris McCandless presented a resolution in memoriam of Beverly Barrett who was an active resident in the community and Sandy City. Members of the City Council, Mayor, and Beverly Barrett's family were present as the family was presented with the resolution. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:33 p.m. by Council member Steve Fairbanks. The next scheduled meeting of the City Council is Tuesday December 10, 2019, at 5:15 p.m. ______________________ ______________________ Chris McCandless, Chair Pam Lehman Sandy City Council Meeting Clerk Sandy City, Utah Page 8 Printed on 12/18/2019