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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 26, 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 2/10/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 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 Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Housman offered the prayer. Matt Huish, CAO, led the Pledge. Non-voting Items Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report Mike Applegarth, Executive Director, updated the Council on upcoming agenda items. Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 2/10/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2021 Council Member Business Council Member Houseman expressed appreciation to the staff in Economic Development and Communications for their efforts with promoting the Shop Sandy program. She also gave an update from the Central Wasatch Commission. Council Member Robinson gave a shout out to the staff at Alta Canyon Recreation Center for their efforts running the facility during the pandemic and he encouraged residents to go to Alta Canyon.He also requested an update on the city's glass recycling program which has been in place about a year. Council Member Monica Zoltanski thanked the Police Department for their presentation last week and expressed appreciation to the Police for their proactive approach and service to the City. She also thanked Mayor Bradburn for his service to the community. Council Member Alison Stroud spoke about the upcoming Sandy Arts Guild event and invited the public to attend. Mayor's Report Mayor Bradburn expressed his commitment to Sandy City. He gave an update on the Covid-19 vaccination site located at the Mountain America Expo Center. He encouraged residents to go to the City's website to find links and important information and updates. CAO Report Matt Huish, CAO, briefed the Council regarding the vaccination of city first responders in Police and Fire. He also updated the Council on the upcoming Citizen Award event, Smart City campaign, and an award received by Ms. Bell. Nick Duerksen, Economic Development Director, gave an update on Macey's grocery store closing. The Council requested a presentation related to grocery trends in the city. Legislative Report Evelyn Everton, Deputy Mayor, briefed the Council on the legislative issues coming up in this current legislative session. She provided an overview and discussed the potential impact to the City. She invited the Council Members and residents to the February 6th mid-session update which will run from 9 am to 11 am. Council questions followed. Voting Items Consent Calendar Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Zach Robinson, secoded by Alison Stroud to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 2/10/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2021 1. 21-033 Approval of the January 12, 2021 Minutes Attachments: January 12, 2021 Item approved. Council Items 2. 21-031 Council Member Houseman recommending adoption of Resolution 21-07C authorizing participation in the Utah Well Being Survey. Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Resolution 21-07C Utah Wellbeing Survey Project Description Wellbeing Survey Draft 2021_Sandy Version_1-7-20 Project Description Website ULCT Podcast Resolution_21-07C_Signed Council Member Houseman recommended to the Council, to approve Resolution 21-07C, allowing the City to participate in the Utah Well Being Survey. Public Comment: Chair Sharkey invited the public to comment. Dustin Fratto provided instruction on how to participate in the public comment. Mr. Steve Van Maren expressed concern with the methodology and the use of the city's survey list which may be too limited of a sample size to be utilized for this survey. Public comment closed. Council discussion and comments followed. Following the motion, the Council moved to Item 6 on the Agenda, Time Certain Items and Public Hearings: General Citizen Comments. A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Cyndi Sharkey, to adopt Resolution 21-07C authorizing participation in the Utah State University WellBeing survey project... The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey No: 3- Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski Brooke Christensen Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 2/10/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2021 3. 21-032 Public Works Department recommending adoption of Resolution 21-05C authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Trans Jordan Landfill and Sandy City for the waste transfer station. Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Council Presentation - Trans Jordan Fact Brief Transfer Station Sandy City Lease Agreement 21-05c Resolution- Trans Jordan Landfill Agreement (003) Resolution_21-05c_Signed Mike Gladbach, Public Works Director, presented on the Sandy City and Trans Jordan Waste Transfer Station Land Agreement. Jaren Scott and Craig Hall with Trans Jordan participated with the presentation. He reviewed the purpose, timeline, costs and background information behind the building and use of the waste transfer facility and the cooperative agreement with Trans Jordan. Mr. Gladbach spoke about the benefits to Sandy City residents resulting from establishing a Waste Transfer Station in Sandy City. Council Member questions and comments occurred throughout the presentation. Public Comment: Public Comment closed. A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Brooke Christensen, to adopt Resolution 21-05C authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Trans Jordan Landfill and Sandy City for the waste transfer station for the long-term collection and transfer of solid waste to the landfill... The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Brooke Christensen 4. 21-034 City Attorney presenting draft ordinance establishing campaign contributions limits as directed by the City Council. Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Elections-Campaign Contribution Limits Text--Exhibit A 21-02 Ordinance-Election Campaign Contribution Limits Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 2/10/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2021 Lynn Pace, City Attorney, presented to the Council a draft of the ordinance amending Title 2 of the revised ordinances of Sandy City, adding provisions regarding campaign contribution limits. He provided a legal perspective and case history regarding campaign contribution limits and made recommendations related to an effective date for this ordinance. A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Brooke Christensen, to approve Ordinance #21-02 with an amendment to make the effective date immediately. Public Comment: Chair Sharkey invited the public to comment. Dustin Fratto provided instruction. Mr. Steve Van Maren expressed support of campaign limits and thought the limits in the proposed ordinance were reasonable. Ms. Katie Johnson thought this would be good for Sandy and expressed support of this ordinance. Public comment closed. A lengthy Council discussion on the motion followed. Council Member Robinson offered a friendly amendment to reset the $2,500 campaign contribution limit following the Primary Election for the General Election. Council Member Zoltanski declined this friendly amendment. Council Member Robinson offered a friendly amendment to make the effective date as of February 1, 2021. Council Member Zoltanski accepted this amendment, making the effective date for this Ordinance of February 1, 2021. A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Zach Robinson, to call to question the Council debate on Agenda Item 4.... The motion failed by a vote of 5 - 2 with Alison Stroud, Kris Nicholl, Marci Houseman, Cyndi Sharkey, Brooke Christensen opposed. Council discussion continued following the vote on the motion to call to question. The Council unanimously agreed to a 5 minute recess at approximately 8:28 pm. Council reconvened at 8:33 pm and moved to Item 5 on the Agenda. A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Brooke Christensen to approve Ordinance #21-02, an ordinance amending Title 2, "elections" of the revised ordinances of Sandy city by adding new provisions regarding campaign contribution limits with an effective date of February 1, 2021....The motion failed by the following vote: Yes: 3- Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski Brooke Christensen Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 2/10/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2021 No: 4- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey 5. 21-035 Council Member Zoltanski introducing a proposal to amend Sandy City's campaign contribution disclosure procedures to coincide with vote by mail elections. Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Memo on campaign disclosure prior to mailed ballots Council Member Zoltanski introduced a proposal to amend Sandy City's campaign contribution disclosure procedures to coincide with vote by mail elections. Lynn Pace, City Attorney, clarified to the Council the current city ordinance and how the ordinance will be applied going forward as it relates to the timing of when financial disclosures are required to be filed. Mike Applegarth further explained the timing of the financial disclosure filing requirements. Council had an extensive discussion on the agenda item. Public Comment: Ms. Brooke D'Sousa expressed support for transparency and is in favor of this amendment to the ordinance. Mr. Steve Van Maren supports the change to the ordinance. Public comment closed.. A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Brooke Christensen, to direct the City Attorney to develop a draft ordinance amending Sandy's disclosure deadline as discussed... The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Brooke Christensen After 6:00 Time Certain Items and Public Hearings Time Certain Items Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 2/10/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes January 26, 2021 6. 21-036 General Citizen Comments Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Dustin Fratto invited the public to comment. Mr. Steve Van Maren had an inquiry for Mr. Huish. Public Comment closed. Council moved to Item 3 on the Agenda. Adjournment The Council unanimously agreed to adjourn at approximately 9:19 pm. Sandy City, Utah Page 8 Printed on 2/10/2021