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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, February 16, 2021 5:15 PM Online Meeting 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 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 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 Nick Duerksen, Economic Development Director Jake Warner, Long Range Planning Manager Britany Ward, Transportation Engineer Brian McCuiston, Planning Director 5:15 Council Meeting Council Chair Cyndi Sharkey welcomed those in attendance. Chair Sharkey read a statement regarding the continuation of virtual City Council meeting without an anchor location. Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance Mike Applegarth, Council Director, 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, briefed the Council on upcoming agenda items. Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2021 Council Member Business Council Member Houseman acknowledged the Community Development department staff for their service to Sandy and their recent response addressing resident concerns. She invited our youth to participate in the essay contest sponsored by the Utah League of Cities and Towns. Council Member Christensen thanked the Public Utilities staff for their efforts in responding to resident concerns in her district. Council Member Robinson invited the public to join the CDBG meeting tomorrow evening. He requested a briefing from the fire department at a future city council meeting on their mental health and wellness program and an update from the Community Development staff on the Farnsworth Farms project. Council Member Zoltanski thanked the Sandy Arts Guild and congratulated all involved with their recent performance. She spoke about the COVID-19 vaccination process and encouraged the community to schedule an appointment. Council Member Stroud encouraged the community to attend the Sandy Arts Guild events. The next performance, Frozen, will be performing in April. Mayor's Report Mayor Bradburn invited the Council Members to join them for the Sandy Business Virtual Awards program next Thursday evening. CAO Report Matt Huish, CAO, briefed the Council on the progress of the Well Being Survey. Chief Greg Severson, Police, updated the Council on their response to a resident's concern regarding drag racing in Sandy City. The Police Department appreciates members of the community bringing concerns to their department's attention. Kim Bell, Deputy CAO, updated the Council on the Covid-19 vaccination process. Legislative Report Evelyn Everton, Deputy Mayor, gave the Council a legislative update. There are fourteen days left in the session. Information Items Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2021 1. 21-071 Administration and City Council conducting a budget workshop for fiscal year 2022 Attachments: Council Budget Workshop Feb 16 2021 Brian Kelley, Finance Director, presented on the City budget, He provided a historic overview of revenues and expenses and reviewed the timeline for the FY 2022 budget process. Council questions and comments occurred throughout the presentation. Mayor Bradburn and the City Department Directors provided a brief overview of each department's Fiscal Year 2022 budget priorities. Following the budget presentation, Council moved to Item 8 on the Agenda. Voting Items Consent Calendar Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Kristin Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Marci Houseman, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote: 2. 21-070 Approval of the February 2, 2021 Minutes Attachments: February 2, 2021 Item approved. 3. 21-040 Administration requesting advice and consent from the Council for a reappointment to the Board of Adjustment Attachments: Community Development Department Memo.pdf Steve Wrigley Resume (2021).pdf Resolution for Steve Wrigley.pdf Resolution 21-01m_Signed Item Approved. Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2021 4. ANEX-11-20- The Community Development Department is recommending the City 5953(R3) Council adopt Resolution #21-10c indicating the intent to annex an unincorporated area located at approximately 2576 E., 2590 E. 10000 S. and 10118 S. Alta Villa Drive, setting a public hearing to consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice. Attachments: Vicinity Map (002).pdf Resolution 21-10c.pdf REVISED KASTELER ANNEXATION DESCRIPTION_2021-02-01.pdf Resolution_21-10c_Signed Item Approved. Council Items Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2021 5. GPA-12-20-5 Community Development Department presenting a general plan 972(CC) amendment (File #GPA-12-20-5972) to adopt an update to the Transportation Master Plan. Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Planning Commission Staff Report Planning Commission Minutes-draft (1/21/2021) Ordinance #21-04 Exhibit A: Transportation Master Plan (including Downtown Plan) Ordinance 21-04_Signed Jake Warner, Long Range Planning Manager, and Britany Ward, Transportation Engineer, presented on the 2021 Transportation Master Plan. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the City Council to adopt the 2021 Transportation Plan. The Transportation Master Plan defines the roadway classification for municipalities. This is an essential component for funding roadway projects. The Project Team included city staff, as well as external experts who prepared the 2021 Master Transportation Plan and the Downtown Analysis. Ms. Ward provided detailed analysis and transportation projections used to compile this plan and she detailed the future project phase development plan. Council questions and comments occurred throughout the presentation. A lengthy discussion continued. Public Comment: Chair Sharkey invited the public to comment. Dustin Fratto provided instruction. Mr. John Andrews, with Snell & Wilmer, representing the owners at the Shops at South Town, spoke about a concern with a specific aspect of the transportation plan which may not be a good fit with the mall redevelopment plan. Ms. Sandra Haak suggested the Council consider 1300 E, Highland Drive and Wasatch Blvd. be taken together before moving forward after receiving and reviewing the EIS studies. Mr. Steve Van Maren appreciated the Council discussion on the master plan. He inquired whether rail lines or bus transit lines would be included in this plan. Ms. Lisa Caddy echoed the concerns and thinks several environmental studies need to be done before the master plan is approved. She expressed concern with the Highland Drive extension. She asked the Council to take their time. Ms. Brooke D'Sousa expressed her support that the EIS study be completed before any decision is made. Mr. Thomas McMurtry with Avenue Consulting, mentioned that entities that do transportation plans are required to update plans every four years and these plans are constantly amended. He briefly explained to the Council the process for making updates and amendments to the Master Transportation Plan. Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2021 Public Comment Closed. A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Brooke Christensen to table this item for two weeks to allow Council and staff to coordinate some alternative language per the discussion this evening. The motion failed by a vote of 4 - 3 with Kris Nicholl, Zach Robinson, Marci Houseman, Cyndi Sharkey opposed. A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Cyndi Sharkey to adopt Ordinance #21-04, an ordinance amending the Sandy City General Plan by adopting an update to the Transportation Master Plan; and providing an effective date and invite the staff to schedule a revisit following the EIS. A friendly amendment was offered by Zach Robinson and accepted to add language to the motion to include all EIS on all projects with a review of the EIS prior to initiating the next phase of a project. Any project that includes a modification of a neighborhood needs to come back to Council as a stand alone item for further discussion. The friendly amendment was accepted. The motion carried by a vote of 4 - 3 with Alison Stroud, Monica Zoltanski, Brooke Christensen opposed. Council unanimously agreed to a five minute recess at approximately 9:58 pm. Council reconvened at approximately 10:03 pm. Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2021 6. 21-072 Campaign Finance Disclosure Project Team recommending the Council authorize acquisition of digital disclosure software. Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Digital Campaign Finance Disclosure Presentation Mike Applegarth, Council Director, and Wendy Downs, City Recorder, presented on the digital campaign finance disclosure system. They reviewed with the Council the key features, accessibility, and recommended a digital platform to the Council to be implemented for this election cycle. The project team recommends EasyVote's Easy Campaign Finance solution. Council questions and comments followed. Lynn Pace, City Attorney, provided additional guidance and perspective regarding the software platform details. Council discussion continued. Public Comment: Mr. Jim Edwards expressed concerns about data privacy to ensure the company does not use or sell the information on the database. Ms. Sandra Haak expressed support for the system. She inquired about donors who want to give a donation but are hesitant to give out personal information. She suggested to be careful about requiring data that the governor's office does not require. Mr. Steve Van Maren inquired if IT had weighed in on this software platform. Ms. Brooke D'Sousa supports this system, but did express concern about requiring additional demographic information beyond what is required by the Governor's Office and thought that information may be used as a weapon by a candidate . Public comment closed. A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Brooke Christensen, to approve the recommendation of the Campaign Finance Disclosure Project Team to purchase and implement EasyVote's "EasyCampaignFinance" Solution for the 2021 Sandy City Election as described in the staff presentation and, direct staff to schedule a demonstration of Sandy's Digital Campaign Finance Disclosure system with the City Council before the site goes live to candidates... 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 8 Printed on 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2021 7. 21-074 Possible Closed Session: character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual. There was no closed session. After 6:00 Time Certain Items and Public Hearings Public Hearing(s) Sandy City, Utah Page 9 Printed on 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2021 8. ANEX-11-20- Fayeway Annexation 5952(CC) Approximately 1170 E. 8600 S. [High Point - Community #6] Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Staff report.pdf Fayeway Street Annexation County Letter.pdf Vicinity Map.pdf FAYEWAY ANNEXATION DESCRIPTION.pdf FAYEWAY ANNEXATION_2020-11-16.pdf Signed Resolution 21-01C - Fayeway Ord 21-05.pdf Ordinance_21-05_Signed Brian McCuiston, Planning Director, presented on the Fayeway Annexation, a request to annex approximately .21 acres. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the City Council for approval of this proposed annexation. Public Comment Opened. Public Comment Closed. Following the initial vote on Ordinance 21-05, the Council noted a correction to the Public Hearing date listed at Item 5 on the Ordinance 21-05. The Public Hearing for the proposed annexation was held on or about February 16, 2021. The Counsel and City Attorney recommended the City Council approve Ordinance 21-05 as amended, to reflect the correct date of the Public Hearing as on or about February 16, 2021. A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Marci Houseman to adopt Ordinance 21-05, as amended to reflect the correct date of the Public Hearing as on or about February 16, 2021. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Marci Houseman, to adopt Ordinance 21-05, an Ordinance annexing territory located at approximately 1170 East 8600 South, in Salt Lake County, comprising approximately 0.21 acres into the municipality of Sandy City; establishing zoning for the annexed property; also providing a severance and effective date for the annexation. The Planning Commission reviewed this request on January 21, 2021. They made a motion to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council to approve this proposed annexation. It is recommended that the City Council approve the Fayeway Annexation based upon the following findings: 1. The area is contiguous to the Sandy City boundary (south and west sides). 2. The property is located within an area designated in the Sandy City General Plan for incorporation. 3. The City will provide a high level of municipal services to the properties adjacent to this proposed annexation area... The motion carried by the following Sandy City, Utah Page 10 Printed on 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2021 vote: Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Brooke Christensen Sandy City, Utah Page 11 Printed on 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2021 9. ANEX-11-20- Monte Cristo Annexation 5954(CC) (R-1-40) Zone 9565 S. Wasatch Boulevard [Granite - Community #30] Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Staff report.pdf Vicinity Map.pdf MONTE CRISTO ANNEXATION DESCRIPTION.pdf MONTE CRISTO ANNEXATION-2020-11-17.pdf Signed Resolution 21-03C Monte Cristo.pdf Ord 21-06.pdf Ordinacne_21-06_Signed Brian McCuiston, Planning Director, presented on the Monte Cristo Annexation, an annexation of approximately 1.1 acres and recommended a zone of R1-40. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the Council for approval. Public Comment Opened. Public Comment Closed. The motion was amended to include a correction to the Public Hearing date listed at Item 5 on the Ordinance 21-06. The Public Hearing for the proposed annexation was held on or about February 16, 2021. Following the roll call vote on the motion, the Council moved to General Citizen Comments on the Agenda. A motion was made by Zach Robinson, seconded by Marci Houseman, to adopt Ordinance 21-06, noting the corrected date of the Public Hearing as February 16, 2021, an Ordinance annexing territory located at approximately 9565 South Wasatch Boulevard, in Salt Lake County, comprising approximately 1.1 acres into the municipality of Sandy City; establishing zoning for the annexed property; also providing a severance and effective date for the annexation. The Planning Commission reviewed this request on January 21, 2021. They made a motion to forward a positive recommendation to the City Council to approve the Monte Cristo Annexation. It is recommended that the City Council approve the Monte Cristo Annexation and it be zoned R-1-40 based upon the following findings: 1. The area is contiguous to the Sandy City boundary (east). 2. The property is located within an area designated in the Sandy City General Plan for incorporation. 3. The City can provide a high level of municipal services to this property. 4. The R-1-40 is appropriate for these parcels based upon current land use and lot sizes... The motion carried by the following vote: Sandy City, Utah Page 12 Printed on 3/17/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16, 2021 Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Brooke Christensen Time Certain Items 10. 21-073 General Citizen Comments Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Council Chair Sharkey invited the public to comment. Ms. Sandra Haak was pleased with the Well Being Survey and encouraged all residents to participate. Public Comment Closed. Adjournment The Council unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at approximately 10:48 pm. Sandy City, Utah Page 13 Printed on 3/17/2021