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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 19, 2021 5:15 PM Online Meeting 5:15 Council Meeting Council Chair Cyndi Sharkey welcomed those in attendance. Chair Sharkey 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 2/3/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2021 Council Staff: 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 Greg Severson, Police Chief Dan Medina, Parks & Recreation Director Tom Ward, Public Utilities Director Mike Gladbach, Public Works Director James Sorenson, Community Development Director Brian Kelley, Finance Director Kasey Dunlavy, Economic Development Katrina Frederick, Human Resource Director Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance Chief Bruce Cline offered the prayer. Council Member Stroud led the Pledge. Non-voting Items Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report Mike Applegarth, Executive Director, briefed the Council on upcoming agenda items and upgrades made to the ecomment feature used for citizen comments. He also discussed an option for future Council meetings that will integrate an in-person meeting with a virtual meeting option, once the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Council Member Business Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 2/3/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2021 Council Member Business Council Member Christensen gave an update from the Sandy Historic Committee and mentioned that there will be a CDBG virtual meeting on Wednesday. Council Member Zoltanski spoke about the largest Covid-19 vaccination site which is located at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy. Today is the one year anniversary of the loss of our Police Chief, Bill O'Neal. Ms. Zoltanski spoke about Chief O'Neal's legacy and contributions to Sandy City. Council Member Houseman gave an update from the Sandy Club and thanked all those who helped the Sandy Club families over the holidays. She also spoke about the Canyons Family Center sponsored by the Canyons School District. Mayor's Report Mayor Bradburn directed residents with questions about the Covid-19 vaccine to our Sandy City website. The website provides information and resources and addresses many questions that residents may have. He introduced Chief Severson, who briefed the Council on the Police Department's efforts and preparations for any protests that may occur in the next week. Chief Severson also shared with the Council, the recognition and award recently received by our Victim Advocate's section. CAO Report Matt Huish, CAO, briefed the Council on the Wattssmart program. There will be a presentation to Council at an upcoming meeting. On March 12th, Sandy City will test their emergency communication program. Chief Cline spoke about increasing community awareness and communications with residents regarding fireworks restrictions in the City. He also spoke about a house fire which resulted in a total loss. City firefighters and first responders will be receiving their second round of Covid-19 vaccines in the next few weeks. Information Items Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 2/3/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2021 1. 21-023 Administrative Services recommending that the Council receive a briefing on the most recent employee satisfaction survey Attachments: Survey Results Presentation Katrina Frederick, Human Resource Director, introduced Dr. Brandon Young with New Measures, who provided feedback and information from the recent Sandy City Employee Survey. He discussed employee engagement and provided detailed information about participation rates, the rating scale, employee feedback and a benchmark comparison. He provided an overview of key driver analysis and discussed ways to improve engagement and employee satisfaction. Council questions and comments followed. Following the presentation, Council moved to 6:00 pm Time Certain Items and Public Hearings and heard Citizen Comments. 2. 21-026 Council Member Houseman recommending participation in the Utah Well Being Survey. Attachments: Utah Wellbeing Survey Project Description Wellbeing Survey Draft 2021_Sandy Version_1-7-20 Project Description Website ULCT Podcast Council Member Houseman introduced Dr. Cortney Flint, a sociologist and professor with Utah State University who presented on the Utah Wellbeing Project. She provided an overview of the program and discussed the ability to survey and measure the Well Being of communities. The information from the survey results and responses provide Utah City leaders with data on the wellbeing and perspectives of residents and used to inform planning processes and decision making. There is no cost to the city to participate in this survey. Council questions, comments and feedback followed. Council decided to bring this item back as a voting item at a future City Council meeting. 3. 21-024 Administrative Services Department providing the Council with quarterly budget and sales tax revenue updates Attachments: FY 2021 Q2 Budget Update Brian Kelley, Finance Director, provided an overview of the budget for the period from July 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020. Sales tax revenues continue to outpace tentative budget projections. He also addressed areas of concern and specific city department budgets that have been impacted by the Covid restrictions resulting in decreased revenues.He also reviewed the CARES Act funding received by the City and associated expenditures. Council comments followed. Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 2/3/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2021 Voting Items Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Zach Robinson, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote: Consent Calendar 4. 21-019 Approval of the January 5, 2021 Minutes Attachments: January 5, 2021 Minutes Item approved. 5. 21-022 Council Member Zoltanski proposing adoption of a Resolution against violence in the United States Capitol. Attachments: Resolution 21-07C Signed_Resolution_21-08c Item adopted. Council Items 6. 21-021 Public Utilities Department recommending that the Council Appoint Pat Casaday as an alternate member of the Public Utilities Advisory Board Attachments: 21-06c Pat Casaday Memo_Casaday Pat Casaday - RESUME-2021 21-06c Pat Casaday_Executed Tom Ward, Public Utilities Director, nominated Pat Casaday to the Public Utilities Advisory Board. Mr. Casaday will provide a great value to the Board and is supported by the department. Mr. Casaday thanked the Council for their service and for the opportunity to serve Sandy City. Council thanked Mr. Casaday for his service. Public Comment opened. Public Comment closed. A motion was made by Kris Nicholl, seconded by Marci Houseman to adopt Resolution #21-06C, appointing Patrick R. Casaday as an alternate member to the Sandy City Public Utilities Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 2/3/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2021 Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Brooke Christensen 7. 21-025 Council Member Nicholl proposing changes to Sandy City Land Development Fencing Codes Attachments: Fencing Memo Deer Memo August 2020 Deer_related_fence_calls Council Member Kris Nicholl introduced the item and proposed the creation of code amendments to allow for eight-foot fences under certain conditions without requiring Director approval and to prohibit spiked tipped fencing at new developments to protect wildlife and help reduce the incidents of deer getting impaled by the spiked tip fence. Council Member Nicholl asked for feedback and support to work with the Community Development Department to explore options and draft an ordinance. Council provided feedback and discussion followed. Public Comment opened: Ms. Sandra Hawk inquired whether an eight foot fence would help deter deer incidents. Ms. Kathy Spuck thought the process and guidelines already in place were adequate. She suggested more communication and education to the community regarding spiked fencing. Public Comment closed. A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Zach Robinson, directing staff to work with Council Member Nicholl to pursue changes to the fencing code as described in the memorandum and report back to the Council for review and approval... The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski No: 3- Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Brooke Christensen After 6:00 Time Certain Items and Public Hearings Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 2/3/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 2021 Citizen Comments Chair Sharkey invited the public to speak. Dustin Fratto provided instruction on how to participate. There were no public comments. Pubic Comments closed. Council moved to Item 2 on the Agenda. Adjournment Council unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:22 pm. Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 2/3/2021