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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, November 10, 2020 5:15 PM Online Meeting 5:15 Council Meeting Chair Zach Robinson welcomed those in attendance. Chair Robinson read a statement regarding the continuation of virtual city council meetings without an anchor location. Sandy City, Utah Page 1 Printed on 12/9/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 Roll Call Present 7 - Council Member Brooke Christensen Council Member Alison Stroud Council Member Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Council Member Monica Zoltanski Council Member Marci Houseman Council Member Zach Robinson Council Member Cyndi Sharkey 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 Kim Bell, Deputy CAO Bob Thompson, City Attorney Brian Kelley, Finance Director Bruce Cline, Fire Chief Greg Severson, Police Chief Mike Gladbach, Public Works Director Scott Earl, Parks & Recreation Director Tom Ward, Public Utilities Director Ian Williams, Animal Service Director Jake Warner, Long Range Planning Jeff Robinson, Senior Civil Attorney Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance Mike Applegarth, Council Executive Director offered the prayer in Hebrew, with an English translation. Scott Earl, Parks & Recreation Director, led the Pledge. Non-voting Items Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report Mike Applegarth, Council Executive Director, updated the Council on upcoming Agenda items. There will be no Council meetings on November 24th and December 1st. Agenda planning will be at 10:30 am tomorrow morning. Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 12/9/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 Council Member Business Council Member Zoltanski acknowledged and thanked all veterans for their service to our country. Council Member Houseman updated the Council on the Sandy Club. The Club is closing due to COVID restrictions, however the club will continue to serve families with their food pantry and she encouraged the public to donate to the Sandy Club. The CWC Mountain Transportation Summit will be held on November 13-14th. Council Member Stroud acknowledged Veterans' Day and thanked all veterans for their service and she asked the public to be mindful of the fact that veterans have a high suicide rate.She also spoke about upcoming events with The Sandy Arts Guild. Council Member Nicholl gave an update from the Hale Centre Theatre Board meeting. Council Member Robinson spoke about a pop-up covid testing site located in Sandy City and inquired whether these testing sites needed a business license. Mayor's Report Mayor Bradburn thanked Council Member Stroud and all Veterans for their service. He mentioned that a zoom farewell to Bob Thompson is scheduled for Thursday morning. Bob Thompson thanked the Council and the Mayor for the opportunity to work at Sandy City. Mayor Bradburn updated the Council on the interview process and mentioned that an offer had been extended for the City Attorney position. He also gave an update on the COVID-19 restrictions and the impact on city programs and services following the recent emergency order issued by the Governor. He encouraged the public to go to the Sandy City website for more information. CAO Report Matt Huish, CAO, updated the Council on the Employee Survey and mentioned that the participation rate has been very positive. Information Items Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 12/9/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 1. 20-392 City Council receiving a presentation and update on the Point of the Mountain Attachments: Presentation_What's the Point Alan Matheson, with the Point of the Mountain Land Authority, presented on this item. He provided an overview of the Point, an area of 700 acres of land located in the heart of Silicone Slopes. He provided background information about the commission, the history and the process to develop a plan for the area that is innovative, community-oriented and provides a high quality of life for our community. He stressed that public engagement is an important part of the process and that the development of this area provides a unique opportunity for our community that will serve as a model for others to follow. Council questions and comments followed. Following the presentation, Council moved to Time Certain Items on the Agenda and heard Citizen Comments. 2. 20-398 Council Member Nicholl requesting presentation on Running a Successful Community Cat Program. Attachments: Salt Lake County Community Cat Program 2020 Best Friends Presentation Council Member Nicholl introduced Talia Butler with the Salt Lake County Animal Shelter, who presented on community cat programs and the methods used to help control cat colonies. Ms. Butler reviewed the Community Cat Act with the Council and provided the background information and results from a well-run community cat program. She also spoke about grant and donor funding used to support their program, which in 2019 exceeded $550,000. Council Member comments and questions followed. Ashly Murphy and Autumn Wagner with Best Friends Shelter, provided information and background on their community cat program and local program partnerships. Successfully run programs incorporates education and the building of relationships. They also spoke about the impacts associated with cat relocation programs. Council comments and questions followed. Voting Items Consent Calendar Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Alison Stroud, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote: Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 12/9/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 3. 20-399 Approval of the October 20, 2020 Minutes Attachments: October 20, 2020 Minutes Item approved. 4. 20-400 Approval of the October 27, 2020 Minutes Attachments: October 27, 2020 Minutes Item approved. Council Items Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 12/9/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 5. GPA-11-20-5 Community Development Department conducting an annual review of the 939 Moderate Income Housing Plan and presenting an annual report as required by Section 10-9a-408 of Utah Code. Attachments: 2020 Housing Report-draft (11.4.20) Resolution 20-43c (Housing Report 11.3.20) General Plan Housing Element (amended 11.19.19) Resolution_20-43C_Executed Jake Warner, Long Range Planner in the Community Development Department, provided information on the City's Moderate Income Housing Plan and presented the annual report to the Council for their review and approval. He provided an overview of the general plan, implementation strategies, future trends and goals included in the city's annual report. Staff is recommending approval of Resolution 20-43c, accepting and authorizing submittal of the annual Sandy City Moderate Income Housing Report for 2020. Council comments and questions followed. Public Comment: Dustin Fratto invited the public to comment. Mr.Jim Edwards spoke about the difficulties of finding a home for under $1,000 a month and expressed a need to reevaluate the requirements for basement apartments. Mr. Steve VanMaren expressed concern about meeting the requirements of those in the low income group. Public Comment closed. Following the motion and vote, Council unanimously agreed to recess at 7:39 pm and reconvened at 7:45 pm. A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Cyndi Sharkey, to approve GPA-11-20-5939 Community Development Department conducting an annual review of the Moderate Income Housing Plan and presenting an annual report as required by Section 10-9a-408 of Utah Code... The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Brooke Christensen Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 12/9/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 6. 20-396 The Administrative Services Department is recommending the adoption of four resolutions as part of Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Carryover Attachments: CARES Grant and Carryover 2020 20-39C Equipment Management 20-40C Capital Project Carryover 20-41C Special Revenue Funds Carryover 20-42C Proprietary Funds Carryover Council Office Memo: Carryover Amendment Requests 20-39C_Equipment_Management_Executed 20-40C_Capital_Project_Carryover_Executed 20-41C_Special_Revenue_Funds_Carryover_Executed 20-42C_Proprietary_Funds_Carryover_Executed Council Chair Robinson discussed with the Council members the process he would like to follow for the discussion and voting on the proposed amendments listed on the agenda. Council reviewed and discussed each item/request included on the Carryover Amendment Requests memo. Council Member Christensen: Amendment requests: Item #1: A motion was made Brooke Christensen, seconded by Cyndi Sharkey to approve and include Item #1 to Amend Exhibit A of Resolution #20-40C: adding $9,100 from Capital Contingency to the new CLG project to be included with Resolution #20-40C. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Item #2: A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Monica Zoltanski to approve and include Item #2 to Amend Exhibit A of Resolution #20-40C to create a project for a Parks & Recreation Building RFP/Study: Reduce Contingency (19999) $50,000 from $410,705 (General Revenue) to $360,705; Add $50,000 in General Revenue (4100) to newly created Parks & Recreation Building RFP/Study. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 4-3. Kris Nicholl, Marci Houseman, Cyndi Sharkey opposed. Council Member Zoltanski: Amendment requests: Item #1: A motion to approve Item #1 was made by Monica Zoltanski, A friendly amendment was made by Brooke Christensen to approve the full amount for the CWC. The friendly amendment was accepted by Monica Zoltanski. A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve the full amount of $90,000 for the CWC funding with the expectation that the CWC presents to the City Council. The motion carried by a roll call vote of Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 12/9/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 4-3. Kris Nicholl, Marci Houseman, Cyndi Sharkey opposed. Item #2: A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski to approve and include Item #2 to Amend Exhibit A of Resolution #20-40C. There was no second. The motion failed. Item #3: A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski to include Item #3 to Amend Exhibit A of Resolution #20-40C. There was no second. The motion failed. Council Member Nicholl: Amendment requests: Item #1 A motion was made by Kris Nicholl, seconded by Zach Robinson to approve and include Item #1 to Amend Exhibit A of Resolution #20-40C. Motion withdrawn. After discussion with Brian Kelley, Finance Director, the motion was withdrawn. Item #2 A motion was made by Kris Nicholl, seconded by Alison Stroud, to utilize funding that was set aside for Animal Services software to be used for TNR education. After discussion on the motion, which included a recommendation from Brian Kelley, the motion was changed. A motion was made by Kris Nicholl, seconded by Alison Stroud, to defund the Animal Services software included in the original carryover proposal, the balance of which will roll to capital projects fund balance. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 4-3. Monica Zoltanski, Marci Houseman, Brooke Christensen opposed. Council Member Christensen: Amendment requests: A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Zach Robinson, to approve and include the Christensen-Sharkey proposal {Items 1-4 by Brooke Christensen on the carryover amendment requests memo} to Amend Exhibit A of Resolution #20-40C. Cyndi Sharkey made a friendly amendment to reduce the amount kept in Fund 71 to $1,000,000 from the proposed $1,205,000. Brooke Christensen declined the friendly amendment. Zach Robinson withdrew his second on the motion. Monica Zoltanski seconded the original motion made by Brooke Christensen. Zach Robinson made a friendly amendment to reduce the funding allocated to IT by $100,000, with the excess CARES funding reverting back to the General Fund to cover public safety payroll. Brooke Christensen accepted the friendly amendment. Monica Zoltanski withdrew her second. Zach Robinson seconded the original motion with the friendly amendment. The motion carried by a roll call vote 7-0. Sandy City, Utah Page 8 Printed on 12/9/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 Public Comment was taken on Resolutions 20-39C through 20-42C: Ms. Kathy Spuck expressed disappointment that the funding for the sidewalk repairs did not get approved. Mr. Graham Tinius was not in support of using the County animal services software due to privacy concerns and risks. He was supportive of the hazard pay for frontline workers and acknowledged the public works and parks and recreation staff for their efforts keeping the parks, trails and streets clean during the pandemic. Mr. Jim Edwards thanked the Council for recognizing the front line workers. He is supportive of allocating the requested funds to the IT department. He felt the backlog of sidewalk repairs should be addressed. He thought the city should be more proactive in addressing traffic enforcement and speeding. Chief Cline thanked the Council for funding the hazard pay for fire, police and the rest of employees. Public Comment closed. A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Alison Stroud, to approve Resolution 20-39C including the adjustments made on the attached document {as outlined on the screen}. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 7-0. A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Alison Stroud to approve Resolution 20-40C, including adjustments made on the attached document {as outlined on the screen}. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 7-0. A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Alison Stroud, to approve Resolution 20-41C, including adjustments made on the attached document {as outlined on the screen}. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 7-0. A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Alison Stroud, to approve Resolution 20-42C, including adjustments made on the attached doument {as outlined on the screen}. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 7-0. Sandy City, Utah Page 9 Printed on 12/9/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 7. 20-397 Council Member Zoltanski introducing concepts to establish campaign contribution limits and enhanced reporting disclosures in Sandy City elections. Attachments: Campaign Finance Memo Staff Exhibit: Local Campaign Limits Council Member Zoltanski introduced the item for discussion with the Council Members regarding limiting individual campaign contribution limits and enhanced reporting requirements. She provided background information and recommendations. Council discussion and comments followed the presentation. Jeff Robinson, Senior Civil Attorney, provided information and insight into the laws that govern campaign contributions limits. Mayor Bradburn expressed support of campaign finance reform. Public Comment: Dustin Fratto provided instruction on how to participate in public comment. Mr.Jim Edwards supports this proposal. He would like to see better disclosure requirements and is supportive of electronic filing. He suggested earlier filing deadlines for campaign finance reports. Ms. Brooke DeSousa does not support campaign contribution limits and did not feel this proposal had merit. Mr. Graham Tinneus supports the motion. Public Comment closed. A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve directing staff to provide analysis on campaign contribution limits in Sandy elections, as well as enhanced reporting requirements and report back to the Council with recommendations and with a draft ordinance for consideration, consistant with tonight's discussion and any subsequent questions the Council or Mayor may submit for analysis on these topics. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 5-2. Kris Nicholl, Cyndi Sharkey opposed. After 6:00 Time Certain Items and Public Hearings Citizen Comments Dustin Fratto provided instruction on how to participate in the public comment. There were no public comments. Council acknowledged one ecomment received. Adjournment The Council unanimously agreed by a voice vote to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:08 pm Sandy City, Utah Page 10 Printed on 12/9/2020