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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, June 29, 2021 5:15 PM City Hall & Online Business Session Rollcall 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 7/21/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes June 29, 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: 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 Brett Neuman, Finance Department Mike Wilcox, Community Development 5:15 Council Meeting Council Chair Sharkey welcomed those in attendance. Prayer / Pledge of Allegiance Council Member Brook Christensen offered the prayer. Council Member Monica Zoltanski led the Pledge. Business Session Items Informational Items 1. 21-266 Administrative Services Department providing a monthly sales tax and budget update. Attachments: FY 2021 YTD Sales Tax 1-10.pdf Brett Neuman with the Finance Office reviewed the April sales tax distribution. The sales tax distribution exceeded the budgeted projections by $769,000, continuing a strong trend in sales tax activity and provides a good baseline going into the next fiscal year. He also spoke about how the census will impact the sales tax distribution going forward. The Council expressed support for the continued conservative approach taken by the city and thanked the department staff for their efforts. Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 7/21/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes June 29, 2021 Consent Calendar A motion was made by Brooke Christensen, seconded by Zach Robinson to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. 2. 21-260 Approval of the June 1, 2021 Minutes Attachments: June 1, 2021 Item Adopted 3. 21-250 Approval of the June 8, 2021 Minutes Attachments: June 8, 2021 Item adopted 4. 21-262 Sandy City Fire Department recommending that the City Council adopt the Interlocal Agreement Regarding CAD and RMS Services. Attachments: Interlocal Agreement CAD and RMS.pdf 21-30C Resolution Amending Interlocal Agr for CAD and RMS Services.docx Signed_Resolution_21-30C.pdf Item Adopted 5. ANX060820 The Community Development Department is recommending the City 21-006067(C Council adopt Resolution #21-29c indicating the intent to annex an C) unincorporated area of road right-of-way (south half-width of Creek Road) located at approximately 1834 E. going west to Union Park Avenue, setting a public hearing to consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice. Attachments: Vicinity map (updated) CREEK ROAD WEST-1 of 2 CREEK ROAD WEST-2 of 2 CREEK ROAD WEST ANNEXATION DESCRIPTION Creek road annexation letter from County Resolution 21-29C.pdf Item Adopted Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 7/21/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes June 29, 2021 6. ANX060820 The Community Development Department is recommending the City 21-006069(C Council adopt Resolution #21-28c indicating the intent to annex an C) unincorporated area of road right-of-way located at approximately 8160 E. Highland Drive going east through 8215 Rossett Green Lane, setting a public hearing to consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice. Attachments: Creek Road East Map CREEK ROAD EAST ANNEXATION DESCRIPTION Creek Road East_2021-06-02 Creek road annexation letter from County Resolution 21-28C.pdf Item Adopted Voting Items 7. CA06012021 Effects of Eminent Domain Proceedings -0006062_C Amend Title 21, Chapter 2, General Provisions, of the Sandy Municipal C Code Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Staff Report Exhibit A 21-21 Ordinance- LDC-Title 21 Chapter 2 Special Exception for Effects of Eminent Domain Mike Wilcox with the Community Development Department presented on Item 7 on behalf of the Public Works Department, a proposed amendment to Title 21, Chapter 2, General Provisions, of the Sandy Municipal Code. The purpose of the Code Amendment is to provide authority, guidelines, criteria, and procedures for the planning commission to review and grant special exceptions in connection with the city's eminent domain proceedings or negotiations. He provided background and analysis. The staff is recommending approval of the proposed amendment which would promote fair procedures that are efficient and effective and would respect the rights of all applicants. Public Comment opened: Mr. Steve VanMaren did not see a problem with this item but wanted to see the planning commission minutes to see the discussion on the proposed code amendment. Public Comment closed. A motion was made by Monica Zoltanski, seconded by Zach Robinson to adopt Ordinance 21-21, an ordinance revising Title 21 of the Sandy City Municipal Code Chapter 2, "General Provisions", to authorize the Planning Commission to grant a special exception for a property that is subject to a city Eminent Domain proceeding or negotiation; also providing a saving clause and effective date for the ordinance...The motion carried by the following vote: Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 7/21/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes June 29, 2021 Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Kristin Coleman-Nicholl Zach Robinson Monica Zoltanski Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Brooke Christensen Standing Reports Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report Mike Applegarth updated the Council on upcoming agenda items. There is no Council meeting next Tuesday. He also shared with the Council how the city staff responded to a resident's Facebook message requesting help to gain access to the park pavilion she had rented for her event. The Council office director, CAO and Parks staff worked together to respond quickly to help this resident. He thanked the CAO and Parks director for the "team effort" and quick response. He also thanked the Council and coworkers for their support while a family member underwent surgery recently. Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 7/21/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes June 29, 2021 Council Member Business Council Member Houseman acknowledged James Sorenson and his staff for their follow up with a list of code violations submitted by a resident. She appreciated their quick response and the collaboration between residents and the city staff. UDOT released the draft EIS and is inviting the public to provide feedback and comments. She also encouraged residents to watch informational videos on the process which can be found on the UDOT website. She also mentioned that she continues to get feedback and questions from residents regarding the amount of watering at area parks. The CAO provided information about the city's efforts and vigilance to conserve water during the current drought conditions. Additionally, the Public Utilities staff is meeting with the top ten water utilizers to assist them in their efforts to conserve water. Council Member Alison Stroud thanked the Administration, Public Works and Legal staff for meeting with her to address residents' concerns with late night racing and to ensure that our streets are safe. Ms. Stroud is looking forward to seeing the fact brief and appreciates the responsiveness and efforts of our Police Officers to address these issues. She mentioned that many of her colleagues are also receiving complaints about the speeding on city streets late at night and she appreciated the efforts to problem-solve and find resolutions to address these safety and speeding concerns. Council Member Zoltanski wanted residents to know that they can request to have their properties inspected by the fire department to help identify potential fire hazards. She would like to see more signage produced for residents to post signs on their properties and would support additional funding to cover the costs. The public comment period for the UDOT EIS is open for community feedback through August 9th. She encouraged residents to provide feedback and to identify themselves as Sandy residents when leaving comments on the site. There are two options under consideration by UDOT: gondala option or bus option. The CAO explained that the city has created an internal group to discuss options and formulate an official response from the city to the UDOT EIS and recommendations. Ms. Zoltanski acknowledged the show of unity by residents supporting Pride Month. The City embraces diversity and she appreciated the support from residents. Council Member Sharkey mentioned that there will be a presentation in July on the UDOT EIS/recommendations. Council Member Houseman encouraged residents to provide feedback and comments to UDOT to help shape the decision and direction of the proposed transportation options. Ms. Houseman provided additional details about the upcoming UDOT presentation on their canyons transportation proposal. Mayor's Report Evelyn Everton, Deputy Mayor, said the Mayor and city staff are encouraging all residents to skip a year with respect to personal fireworks and attend a professional fireworks show instead. Governor Cox is holding a press conference tomorrow at 10:30 am. CAO Report Matt Huish, CAO, thanked Mr. Applegarth for his earlier comments. He also mentioned the PSA created by the area Fire Chiefs had received over 40,000 hits. Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 7/21/2021 City Council Meeting Minutes June 29, 2021 After 6:00 Time Certain Items 8. 21-265 General Citizen Comments Attachments: Click here to eComment on this item Chair Sharkey invited the public to participate in General Citizen Comments. Mr. Steve VanMaren mentioned that the Salt Lake County Council had just approved Juneteenth as an observed holiday for County employees. He is not is support of this and offered other holidays that could be observed such as St. Patricks Day, Valentines Day, September 11th, December 7th and the day of Custard's last stand. Public comment closed. Adjournment Council unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at approximately 6:08 pm. Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 7/21/2021