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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 Alison Stroud, District 2 Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, District 3 Monica Zoltanski, District 4 Marci Houseman, At-large Zach Robinson, At-large Cyndi Sharkey, At-large Tuesday, October 20, 2020 5:15 PM Online Meeting 5:15 Council Meeting Council Chair Zach Robinson welcomed those in attendance. Chair Robinson read a statement regarding the continuation of virtual City Council meetings without an anchor location. Roll Call Present: 7- Council Member Alison Stroud Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Council Member Zach Robinson Council Member Monica Zoltanski Council Member Marci Houseman Council Member Cyndi Sharkey Council Member Brooke Christensen Sandy City, Utah Page 1 Printed on 11/11/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Council Staff: Mike Applegarth, Executive Director Dustin Fratto, Assistant Director Liz Theriault, Communications & Policy Analyst Tracy Cowdell, Council Attorney Christine Edwards, Council Clerk Administration: Mayor Kurt Bradburn Matt Huish, CAO Bob Thompson, City Attorney Kim Bell, Deputy CAO Eric Richards, Communications Director James Sorenson, Community Development Director Bruce Cline, Fire Chief Nick Duerksen, Economic Development Director Tom Ward, Public Utilities Director Scott Earl, Parks & Recreation Director Mike Wilcox, Zoning Administrator Ian Williams, Animal Services Director Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Bradburn offered the prayer. Council Member Houseman led the pledge. Non-voting Items Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report Mike Applegarth, Executive Director, informed the council of the upcoming presentations and public hearings at next week's city council meeting. Chair Robinson mentioned that the agenda planning meeting would be at 10:30 am tomorrow morning. Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 11/11/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Council Member Business Council Member Christensen updated the Council on the Hale Centre Theatre board meeting and mentioned that HCT recently received a large donation from the Child's Family Foundation. The CDBG meeting is tomorrow. She also mentioned that she was working with an Alta Canyon work study group. Council Member Houseman attended the master transportation plan meeting sponsored by the Public Works department. She expressed her appreciation to Britany Ward and the public works staff for their efforts. She also mentioned the upcoming virtual town hall meeting sponsored by the Council, to discuss and gather resident feedback regarding the bulk waste program and invited the public to participate. Council Member Sharkey spoke about a recent Utah League of Cities and Towns legislative policy committee meeting regarding Cares Act Funding. She also spoke about grants available to small businesses. Council Member Zoltanski also acknowledged the public works meeting on the master transportation plan. She invited the public to comment and provide input on the plan. She also spoke about a neighborhood in District 4 who flew Rainbow flags and thanked them for their efforts and support of Project Rainbow and Gay Pride Week. Council Member Stroud reminded the public to be tolerant and kind during this upcoming election cycle and stated that we are all red, white and blue. She encouraged everyone to go out and vote. Mayor's Report Mayor Bradburn addressed recent social media posts and comments regarding the Sandy City bulk waste program. He explained that the bulk waste presentations are meant to provide information to the Council regarding possible options for the City's program and to help the Council determine the future bulk waste program for the City. CAO Report Matt Huish had no report. Information Items 1. 20-368 Bulk Waste Program: Impacts on Public Works Attachments: Bulk Waste Presentation 2018 Citizen Survey - Public Works and Utilities Mike Gladbach, Public Works Director presented on the background and current operations of the Sandy City bulk waste program. He gave an overview of the current program, including the history, costs, staff and safety concerns, and resident feedback related to the bulk waste program. He also provided details of the bulk waste programs operating in neighboring cities and reviewed the process improvement goals for the Sandy City program going forward. Council comments and questions followed. Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 11/11/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Voting Items Consent Calendar Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Marci Houseman, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. 2. 20-369 Approval of the October 6, 2020 Minutes Attachments: October 6, 2020 Minutes Item approved. Following the approval of the Consent Calendar, the Council moved to Time Certain Items and Public Hearings Item on the Agenda and heard Citizen Comments. Council Items Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 11/11/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 3. CODE-09-20 Amend Public Notice Requirements -5907_CC Amend Title 21, Chapter 36 - Notice Requirements, of the Sandy Municipal Code Attachments: Staff Report.pdf Exhibit A.pdf Exhibit B.pdf Exhibit C.pdf Exhibit D.pdf Ord 20-12 LDC-notice requirements 21-36.pdf PC Minutes 09.17.2020.pdf Mike Wilcox, Zoning Administrator, presented on the amendments to Title 21 of the Sandy City Code. The amendments are necessary to align the Sandy City Development Code with State regulations. He reviewed the proposed changes with the council and provided an overview of the amendment. The Planning Commission reviewed the amendment and forwarded a unanimous positive recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the amendment. Council questions and comments followed. Public Comment: Mr. Steve Van Maren did not think a five day mail notice is enough time for residents to receive the notice in the mail. Ms. Brooke DeSousa supports the amendment and expressed support for anything that increases transparency. Ecomment: Mike Applegarth, Council Executive Director, explained that ecomments go directly into the public record. The Council members have received the ecomments and had time to review those comments. He further stated that there was no plan to read the comments at the meeting. Council Chair acknowledged the receipt of an ecomment. Public Comment closed. Council members continued discussion on the item. A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Brooke Christensen, to adopt the proposed ordinance #20-12, which are amendments to the Land Development Code and shown in Exhibit "A", for the following reasons with an effective date of January 1st. 1. Compliance with the Purpose of the Land Development Code by creating consistency and equitable standards in Sandy City. 2. Compliance with the Goals and Policies of the General Plan by encouraging citizen participation in Sandy City that will invite public input and to inform and involve citizens in the planning process... The motion carried by the Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 11/11/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 following vote: Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Brooke Christensen 4. 20-371 Council Member Houseman proposing the City Council "Community Connectors" program Attachments: Community Connectors Program and Outreach Plan_Draft Council Member Houseman provided information on a new program, Community Connectors Program and Outreach, which will be sponsored by the Council Office. The program will increase two-way communication and help provide more interaction with Sandy City residents. Council Member Houseman asked for feedback and direction from the council members. Council members discussed the proposed program and provided feedback and comments. Mike Applegarth provided additional information on the structure of the program. He also felt that the council staff had the capacity to run this program and thought it would be a valuable tool for the council. He spoke about the vision for the Council Communications program - one that complements our digital outreach and provides value to the Council Office. Public Comment: Ms. Jennifer McMurtie was unable to comment due to technical difficulties. Ms. Brooke D'Sousa thinks the program is a great idea and agreed that the roles of the connectors should be informative. She thinks District 4 and Sandy City would benefit from this program. Ms. Amy Bryant is supportive of this program idea. She had questions regarding how the community connectors would be chosen. Ms. Jodi Monaco expressed support of the program and had questions concerning the tenure of those appointed to the committee. Public Comment closed. Following the vote on the motion, Council unanimously agreed to a recess at 8:06 pm Council reconvened the meeting at 8:11 pm and proceeded to Item 5 on the Agenda. A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, to approve the Community Connectors program concept and to direct Council Staff to work with Council Member Houseman to produce a finalized program for Council review and implementation... The motion carried by the following vote: Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 11/11/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Brooke Christensen Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 11/11/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 5. 20-370 Council Member Christensen introducing conceptual code changes relative to community cat colony caretakers. Attachments: Community Caretakers Memo Council Member Christensen introduced the item to explore conceptual code changes relative to the cat colony caretakers. The goal of exploring possible changes to the current code would allow for colony caretaker registration and promote open communication and education with our community partners and would allow for the relocation of problem cats. She asked Council for their feedback and direction. Ian Williams, Animal Services Director, spoke about the current TNR program and how his department addresses residents' concerns. There is no intention of ending the TNR program. Mr. Williams spoke about ways to improve the program and discussed adaptations to the existing program to mirror what other programs in the surrounding area are doing. We have a good program in place. He spoke about implementing a barn cat or working cat program. The changes in the program are meant to improve the existing program, to allow for some flexibility to respond to feral cats and facilitate better communication and education with our stakeholders. Council discussion, comments, questions and feedback followed. As part of the discussion, Mr. Williams asked for clarity from the Council regarding a policy and direction going forward regarding permitting and registration and other concerns regarding the current TNR program. The discussion included having the Legal Department review the current code and make recommendations to the Council regarding possible changes to allow for a permitting program and to determine whether a legislative or administrative action is needed. Bob Thompson, the City Attorney, said the legal department would be happy to review the current code and provide direction to the Council regarding how they should proceed. Public Comment: Dustin Fratto invited the public to comment. Mr. Ryan Campbell had technical difficulties and was unable to comment. Ms. Amanda Heishman expressed support of the program and inquired about the costs associated with each TNR. Ms. Tamara Riddle Lapatina spoke about the community cat program and is in support of any program that promotes TNR. Ms. Maryjo Korb feels more information needs to be collected. Mr. Ryan Campbell had technical issues and was unable comment. He was directed to email his comments to the council office. Ms. Christine Everill spoke about the relocation of cats to the barn program and associated issues. Ms. Ozzie Lacey Spor-Ockey spoke about caretakers and issues associated with relocating or removing a cat from its colony. Ms. Tamara Farnell suggested the council to wait on any decision until the legal department weighs in on this issue. She also commended the efforts of the Sandy shelter Sandy City, Utah Page 8 Printed on 11/11/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 staff. Mr. Ryan Campbell was again not able to unmute and comment. Ms. Ginny Naylor suggested the item be tabled until more information can be provided. She is in support of educating the community and providing more options to caregivers. Public Comment closed. A motion was made by Brooke Christensen to move forward with working with the legal department and animal control to come up with options to bring back to the Council for review. There was no second. The Motion failed. Council Member Zoltanski suggested a friendly amendment to narrow the scope of the motion to direct the legal counsel to present options to the Council whether this is in the Council authority to make further amendments. Council Member Christensen thought this was implicitly included in her motion and therefore it was not necessary to add a friendly amendment. A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Alison Stroud, to direct staff to answer the legal threshold question of whether the city council needs its own ordinance for a community cat permitting process. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 7 - 0. Council Member Nicholl offered a friendly amendment to have Tracy Cowdell, Council Attorney, work with the city legal department in the legal review. Council Member Zoltanski thought Tracy Cowdell could weigh in, but wanted the review to be done by the city legal department and did not accept the friendly amendment. 6:00 Time Certain Items and Public Hearings Sandy City, Utah Page 9 Printed on 11/11/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes October 20, 2020 Citizen Comments Dustin Fratto provided information on how to participate in the public comment. Mr. Sid Lanham commented on a Sandy Journal article on the bulk waste program. He had several questions regarding the city's bulk waste program, the City's response to the warning letter and how water quality is measured. Chair Robinson asked the Administration staff to contact Mr. Lanham. Ms. Cathy Spuck thanked Mike Gladback for his department's response to a safety concern she had submitted. She also acknowledged the community and city response to a recent accident that occurred in Sandy. Ms. Terri Hrechkosy, a candidate for Salt Lake County Council seat, spoke about how honored she was to meet residents in Sandy and the south valley. She also encouraged citizens to vote. Ms. Rachel Stone thanked Council woman Sharkey for providing information to residents regarding the bulk waste program. She spoke about the program and the related issues and offered some suggestions going forward. Ms. Joanie Stubbs inquired about an agenda item that she wanted to comment on. Dustin Fratto read a comment into the record: Ms. Gaylene Johnson spoke about issues with the walking path at Flat Iron Mesa Park and provided a few suggestions for some addtions to the park including lights, picnic tables and benches. Mr. John Mckea thanked Council Member Cyndi Sharkey for letting him know about tonight's meeting. He is in support of continuing the current bulk waste program. Public Comment closed. Adjournment Council unanimously agreed to adjourn at 9:27 pm. Sandy City, Utah Page 10 Printed on 11/11/2020