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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, January 5, 2021 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 1/20/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 Council Staff Present: Mike Applegarth, Executive Director Dustin Fratto, Assistant Director Liz Theriault, Policy & Communications Analyst Tracy Cowdell, Council Attorney Christine Edwards, Council Clerk Administration: Mayor Kurt Bradburn Matt Huish, CAO Lynn Pace, City Attorney Evelyn Everton, Deputy Mayor Kim Bell, Deputy CAO Bruce Cline, Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie, Deputy Fire Chief Greg Severson, Police Chief Dan Medina, Parks & Recreation Tom Ward, Public Utilities Director Mike Gladbach, Public Works Director James Sorenson, Community Development Director Nick Duerksen, Economic Development Director Brian McCuiston, Planning Director Jake Warner, Long Range Planning Manager Charlie Cressall, Deputy City Recorder Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Houseman offered the prayer. Council Member Zach Robinson led the Pledge. Non-voting Items Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report Mike Applegarth, Council Executive Director, discussed the process for the election of Council Chair and Vice Chair. Council Member Business Council Member Houseman expressed gratitude to the Fire and Police Canine department staff for their generosity delivering some Christmas cheer over the holidays and for their service to the community. Council Member Zoltanski acknowledged the 125th Anniversary of Utah statehood and congratulated all newly elected officials. Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 1/20/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 Mayor's Report Mayor Bradburn was not present at the start of the meeting, but joined the meeting later in the evening. CAO Report Matt Huish, CAO, discussed the two recent fires in Sandy City and acknowledged the fire department staff for their response and commitment. On January 28th, Sandy City will hold the Citizenship Awards event. On February 25th Sandy City will recognize Sandy City Businesses. He discussed the wattsmart program and the online employee training. He also mentioned that the new public sign posting ordinance went into effect on January 1, 2021. Special Recognition 1. 21-001 City Council and Mayor honoring the life and service of Judge Dee Benson. Council Member Sharkey introduced the item - A Special Recognition in memory of Judge Dee Benson. She spoke about his dedication, commitment and service to Utah. She introduced Mr. Lee Benson who spoke about Judge Benson; his career and personal accomplishments. Ms. Sharkey read a statement from Senator Orin Hatch honoring Judge Benson. The Council awarded a plaque to the Benson family. Mr. Cowdell read a Council Proclamation in honor of Judge Benson's life and service, declaring January 5th as Judge Dee Benson Day. 2. 20-466 Sandy City Fire Department's swearing in and badge pinning ceremony for new hire and promotions, and Ring the Bell program update. Chief Bruce Cline, Fire Department, led a swearing in and badge pinning ceremony in recognition of staff promotions and for newly hired fire department first responders. Deputy Chief Ryan McConahie introduced and kicked off a new Fire Department program: Ring the Bell Safety Campaign. Following the Ceremony, Council moved to 6:00 pm Time Certain Items and Public Hearings on the Agenda and heard Citizen Comments. Information Items Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 1/20/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 3. 21-003 City Council Office recommending annually required Open and Public Meeting Act training. Sponsors: City Council Attachments: Link to State Auditor training David Church Discussion The City Council participated in the required annual training of the Open and Public Meetings Act. Council Member questions followed. Voting Items Consent Calendar Approval of the Consent Calendar Council Member Zoltanski requested Item 7 be removed from the Consent Calendar. A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Brooke Christensen, to approve the Consent Calendar: Items 4, 5, 6. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Consent Calendar 4. 20-465 Approval of the December 8, 2020 Minutes Attachments: December 8, 2020 Minutes Item Approved 5. ANEX-11-20- The Community Development Department is recommending the City 5952(R2) Council adopt Resolution #20-44c indicating the intent to annex an unincorporated area located at approximately 1170 E. 8600 S., setting a public hearing to consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice. Attachments: Vicinity Map.pdf Fayeway Street Annexation County Letter.pdf FAYEWAY ANNEXATION DESCRIPTION.pdf PLAT OF FAYEWAY ANNEXATION.pdf 21-01c ANNEXATION RESOLUTION- Fayeway.pdf Item Approved Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 1/20/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 6. ANEX-11-20- The Community Development Department is recommending the City 5953(R2) Council adopt Resolution #20-45c indicating the intent to annex an unincorporated area located at approximately 10118 S. Alta Villa Drive, setting a public hearing to consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice. Attachments: Vicinity Map.pdf KASTELER ANNEXATION DESCRIPTION.pdf PLAT OF KASTELER ANNEXATION.pdf 21-02c ANNEXATION RESOLUTION- Kasteler.pdf Item Approved Council Items 7. ANEX-11-20- The Community Development Department is recommending the City 5954(R2) Council adopt Resolution #20-46c indicating the intent to annex an unincorporated area located at approximately 9565 S. Wasatch Blvd. (see attached location map), setting a public hearing to consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice. Attachments: Vicinity Map.pdf MONTE CRISTO ANNEXATION DESCRIPTION.pdf PLAT OF MONTE CRISTO ANNEXATION.pdf 21-03c ANNEXATION RESOLUTION- Monte Cristo.pdf Item 7 moved to Council Items on the Agenda. Brian McCuiston, Planning Manager, responded to Council questions. A motion as made by Kris Nicholl, seconded by Marci Houseman to adopt Resolution 20-46C. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. 8. 21-002 Election of City Council Chair and Vice Chair for a term of January 5, 2021 through July 13, 2020. Mike Applegarth explained the voting process for Chair and Vice-Chair. The Council vote took place. Mike Applegarth reported the results: Council Member Sharkey has been elected Council Chair effective through July 13, 2021. Council Member Stroud has been elected Vice-Chair effective through July 13, 2021. Council Member Robinson continued to lead the meeting for the remainder of the evening. Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 1/20/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 9. ZONE-11-20- Community Development Department presenting a rezone application (File 5944(CC) #ZONE-11-20-5944, Bell Canyon Preservation) on behalf of the Sandy City Parks and Recreation Department, requesting that 8.1 acres located at the south corner of the intersection of Wasatch Boulevard and Little Cottonwood Road. Attachments: Planning Commission Staff Report Planning Commission Minutes Neighborhood Meeting Summary Ordinance #21-01 Mr. Jake Warner, Long Range Planning Manager, presented on the rezone on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department of Sandy City. The property is located on the south corner of Wasatch Blvd and Little Cottonwood Road and involves approximately 8.1 acres. The request is for the property to be rezoned to open space. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation for the rezone. Public Comment: Chair Robinson invited the public to comment. There was no public comment. Public comment closed. A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Cyndi Sharkey, approve - adopt Ordinance #21-01, an ordinance amending and fixing the boundaries of a zone district of the Sandy City Zoning Ordinance; rezoning approximately 8.1 acres located at the intersection of Wasatch Boulevard and Little Cottonwood Road from the R-1-15 Zone "Single Family Residential District" to the OS Zone "Open Space District". 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 1/20/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 5, 2021 10. 21-004 Council Member Nicholl introducing the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Attachments: Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Salt Lake Chamber Council Member Nicholl introduced the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and requested support from the Council and to join her in signing the compact. Council members provided feedback. Public Comment Opened. Public Comment Closed. Council Member Robinson offered a friendly amendment to bring this item to next week's Council meeting as a Consent Item. Council Member Nicholl accepted the amendment. A motion was made by Kris Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Marci Houseman to bring the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion through to the Consent Calendar for adoption. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. After 6:00 Time Certain Items and Public Hearings Citizen Comments Chair Robinson invited the public to participate in Citizen Comment. Dustin Fratto provided instruction. Representative Suzanne Harrison, Utah State legislator thanked Council and Sandy staff for their service and invited the public to participate in their virtual Open House. Adjournment Council Member Sharkey recognized and thanked Council Member Robinson for his service as Council Chair for the last six months. Council unanimously agreed by a voice vote to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:54 pm. Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 1/20/2021