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10000 Centennial Parkway Sandy City, Utah Sandy, UT 84070 Phone: 801-568-7141 Meeting Minutes City Council Ryan Mecham, District 1 Alison Stroud, District 2 Zach Robinson, District 3 Marci Houseman, District 4 Aaron Dekeyzer, At-large Brooke D'Sousa, At -large Cyndi Sharkey, At-large Tuesday, December 10, 2024 5:15 PM City Hall & Online 5:15 Council Meeting 5:15 pm - Council Meeting commenced. Present: 7- Council Member Alison Stroud Council Member Zach Robinson Council Member Marci Houseman Council Member Cyndi Sharkey Council Member Ryan Mecham Council Member Brooke D'Sousa Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer Sandy City, Utah Page 1 Printed on 12/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 Council Staff in Attendance Dustin Fratto, Council Director Justin Sorenson, Assistant Director Chris Edwards, Council Clerk Liz Theriault, Sr. Policy and Comms Analyst Tracy Cowdell, Council Attorney Administration in Attendance Mayor Zoltanski Shane Pace, CAO Lynn Pace, City Attorney Ryan McConaghie, Fire Greg Severson, Police Tom Ward, Public Utilities Dan Medina, Parks and Recreation Ryan Kump, Public Works James Sorensen, Community Development Brett Neuman, Administrative Services Kasey Dunlavy, Economic Development Martin Jensen, Deputy CAO Kim Bell, Deputy Mayor Susan Wood, Public Affairs/PIO Brian McCuiston, Community Development Jake Warner, Community Development Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and Introductions 5:15 pm Council Chair Zach Robinson welcomed those in attendance. Scout Troop 411, from Hilltop United Methodist Church conducted the Presentation of the Colors and offered the Prayer. Council moved to Item 1 on the Agenda. Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 12/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 General Citizen Comment Period (No earlier than 6:00 PM) 6:00 pm - General Citizen Comment Council Chair Zach Robinson invited the public to participate in General Citizen Comment. Ms. Susan Hardman expressed concerns with the proposed development and rezone of the parcel by 7800 South that is being considered by the Council this evening (Item 11). She had concerns about parking, traffic, and safety. Ms. Rebekkah Allen with Salt Lake County spoke about the upcoming Point in Time Count of unsheltered people in the community and invited the community to volunteer for the effort. Ms. Vitalia Sun, Sandy Youth Council member, spoke about alternative transportation options for Sandy and prioritizing the best options for Sandy City. Public comment closed. Council moved to Item 11 on the Agenda. Council Business Special Recognition 1. 24-415 Special Recognition by the Sandy City Council and Administration of Representative Robert Spendlove and Representative Susan Pulsipher honoring their service to Sandy City Attachments: Spendlove Proclamation Pulsipher Proclamation 5:17 pm. Council and Administration recognized Representative Robert Spendlove and Representative Susan Pulsipher for their many years of service to the Sandy community. Council Member Sharkey presented them with awards and read a joint proclamation. Council and Administration thanked them for their commitment to Sandy City and their service. Public Hearing(s) Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 12/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 2. 24-423 City Council considering the adoption of Resolution 24-54C, a resolution increasing total appropriations for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 Attachments: Resolution 24-54C 5:46 pm Public Hearing: Brett Nuemann, Finance, presented Resolution 24-54C, a resolution increasing total appropriations for fiscal year 2025. The increased funding will provide 3 additional FTE's to the Fire Department to staff a fourth ambulance. Public Hearing comment period opened. Public Hearing comment period closed. A motion was made by Ryan Mecham, seconded by Aaron Dekeyzer to adopt Resolution 24-54C, a resolution increasing total appropriations for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025...The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Zach Robinson Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Ryan Mecham Brooke D'Sousa Aaron Dekeyzer Nonvoting: 0 Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 12/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 3. ANX1015202 Bay Annexation (R-1-10) 4-006870(CC 10175 S. Dimple Dell Road ) [Community #29] Attachments: Vicinity Map Staff Report Resolution Ord. 24-25 Recorder Notice Annexation plat 5:51 pm Public Hearing Held for Items 3 and 4 on the Agenda: Brian McCuiston, Community Development, presented Ordinance 24-25 and Ordinance 24-26 to the Council for their review and consideration. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation for both annexation items 3 and 4. Public Hearing comment period opened. Mr. Scott Williams has lived in the area for 69 years. He is excited to be part of Sandy City and spoke in support of the annexation. Public Hearing comment period closed. A motion was made by Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Ryan Mecham to adopt Ordinance 2-25, an ordinance annexing territory located at 10175 S. Dimple Dell road (two parcels) plus a portion of Dimple Dell Road in Salt Lake County, comprising approximately 2.64 aces into the municipality of Sandy City; establishing zoning for the annexed property; also providing a severance and effective date for the annexation...The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Zach Robinson Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Ryan Mecham Brooke D'Sousa Aaron Dekeyzer Nonvoting: 0 Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 12/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 4. ANX1014202 Shoshone Annexation (R-1-8) 4-006869(CC Homes along Shoshone Avenue, Shoshone Circle and Shoshone Court ) [Community #17] Attachments: Vicinity Map Staff Report Resolution Ord. 24-26 Recorder Notice Annexation Plat Annexation Powerpoint A motion was made by Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Marci Houseman to adopt Ordinance 24-26, an ordinance annexing territory located at Shoshone Avenue, Shoshone Circle and Shoshone Court in Salt Lake county, comprising approximately 10.23 acres into the municipality of Sandy City; establishing zoning for the annexed property; aslo providing a severance and effective date for the annexation...The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes: 7- Alison Stroud Zach Robinson Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Ryan Mecham Brooke D'Sousa Aaron Dekeyzer Nonvoting: 0 Consent Calendar 5:59 pm - Consent Calendar Following the vote on the Consent Calendar, Council moved to General Citizen Comment. A motion was made by Ryan Mecham, seconded by Marci Houseman to approve the consent calendar...The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. 5. 24-424 City Council considering adoption of its 2025 Annual Meeting Schedule Attachments: Resolution 24-66C Item Adopted. Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 12/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 6. ANX1121202 The Community Development Department is recommending the City 4-006891(R) Council adopt Resolution #24-55C indicating the intent to annex a contiguous unincorporated area located at 2182 E. Creek Road (approximately 1.13 acres), setting a public hearing date to consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice. Attachments: 24-55c ANNEXATION RESOLUTION-Varney Vicinity Map Item Adopted. 7. ANX1121202 The Community Development Department is recommending that the City 4-006892(R) Council adopt Resolution #24-56C indicating the intent to annex a contiguous unincorporated area located at 10191 S. Dimple Dell Road (approximately 0.61 acres), setting a public hearing date to consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice. Attachments: 24-56c ANNEXATION RESOLUTION-Orgill Vicinity Map Item Adopted. 8. ANX1203202 The Community Development Department is recommending the City 4-006896(R) Council adopt Resolution #24-58C indicating the intent to annex a contiguous area located at 2068 E. - 2131 E. Oak Haven Place and 2106 E. - 2136 E. Willow Park Lane (approximately 8.36 acres), setting a public hearing date to consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice. Attachments: 24-58c ANNEXATION RESOLUTION-Oak Heaven Vicinity Map Item Adopted. 9. 24-414 Approval of the November 12, 2024 Draft Minutes Attachments: November 12, 2024 Draft Minutes Item Approved. 10. 24-431 Approval of the November 19, 2024 Draft Minutes Attachments: November 19, 2024 Draft Minutes Item Approved. Informational Items Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 12/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 11. REZ0621202 Community Development Department presenting the 886 E. 7800 S. 4-6789 (CC Rezone Application (File #REZ06212024-006789), submitted by Andrew 1st) Gutierrez, requesting that two parcels (0..93 acres) be rezoned from the R-1-8 Zone to the RM (12) Zone. Attachments: Planning Commission Staff Report Planning Commission Minutes (draft) CC Presentation-886 Rezone (12.4.24).pptx 6:09 pm Brian McCuiston, Community Development presented a rezone application on behalf of the applicant, Andrew Gutierrez, requesting a rezone of two parcels located at 886 East 7800 South. He showed a concept plan of the proposed development. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation. Council questions and comments followed. Discussion included the parking requirements for the requested zone. Brianna Bills spoke on behalf of the applicant and responded to Council questions. This is an information item presented to the Council and will come back to the Council on December 17th for consideration and action. Sandy City, Utah Page 8 Printed on 12/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 12. 24-416 Community Development Department presenting Sections 3-6 (Community, Mobility, Economic Development, Environmental Stewardship) of the draft Pace of Progress: Sandy General Plan 2050, and addressing any follow up questions on previously reviewed sections of the General Plan. Attachments: Presentation-Sections 3-6 Section 3-Community Section 4-Mobility Section 5-Economic Development Section 6-Environmental Stewardship Stroud Section 2 Amendment Houseman Section 5 Amendment Implementation Metrics (draft) 6:41 pm Jake Warner, Community Development, introduced Erika Chmeilewski with GSBS Consulting, who reviewed Sections 3 - 6 of the draft Pace of Progress: Sandy General Plan 2050 with the Council. The following section topics were presented: Community, Mobility, Economic Development, and Environmental Stewardship. Ryan Kump provided additional insight regarding the interdependence of transportation and land use. He spoke in favor of the traffic nodes. Ms. Chmeilewski spoke about the importance of keeping commercial areas thriving, community engagement, and air quality issues. Council questions and comments followed. Council convened a recess at 7:49 pm. Council reconvened at 7:55 pm. Council Member Stroud and Council Member Houseman presented amendments to the Council. Council questions and feedback followed. Following the presentation, Council moved to Item 14 on the Agenda. Council Voting Items Sandy City, Utah Page 9 Printed on 12/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 13. 24-425 City Council providing staff with direction on council member proposed amendments to the General Plan 8:12 pm Council Chair Robinson asked the Council for feedback regarding the Stroud and Houseman amendments. Council provided feedback and expressed support for both amendments. Public comment opened. Mr. Steve Van Maren expressed support for both amendments and appreciated the simplicity of the amendments. Public comment closed. A motion was made by Ryan Mecham, seconded by Brooke D'Sousa to approve the amendments...The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The Council discussed the option to extend the timeline for the review and consideration of the draft Pace of Progress: Sandy General Plan 2050. Council expressed support for the extension and proposed final adoption consideration for the January 7, 2025 Council meeting. Council moved to Standing Reports. 14. 24-429 Recess City Council meeting and convene a meeting of the Sandy City Redevelopment Agency. Attachments: 12-10-24 RDA Agenda Staff Report Amendment to Redsky Agrmt 2024.12.04 Resolution Approving Amendment to Redsky Participation Agreement 2024.12.04 Amendment to TIF Participation Agreement RedSky[100] 11.19.24 Minutes Council convened a meeting of the Redevelopment Agency Board at 8:05pm. A motion was made by Ryan Mecham, seconded by Marci Houseman to convene a meeting for the RDA Board...The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Council reconvened the Council meeting at 8:12 pm and moved to Item 13 on the Agenda. Standing Reports 8:40 pm Sandy City, Utah Page 10 Printed on 12/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report 8:40 pm Dustin Fratto, Council Director, updated the Council on upcoming agenda items. There will be interviews for committee appointments. Alta Canyon design team will present to the Council. The Council meetings for the 24th and 31st are cancelled. Council Member Business 8:42 pm Council Member Marci Houseman provided an update from the Jordan River Commission. She spoke about the Great Salt Lake Basin Integrated Plan. More information can be found on their website. Council Member Ryan Mecham thanked the Council staff and Administration for holding the Holiday Dinner. He also thanked the Administration for receiving his 5 year pin. Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer thanked Jake Warner for meeting with him. He is planning on bringing to the Council a mobility amendment to the general plan. He also suggested options for tours for the Council for 2025: Waste Management MRF Center and the UDOT Transportation Center. Council Member Zach Robinson thanked staff for organizing the Holiday Dinner. He appreciated taking part in the longevity awards for employees at the recent luncheon. It was a great event. Council Member Alison Stroud congratulated all the employees for receiving longevity awards. She enjoyed helping at the Senior Center Thanksgiving luncheon event. She acknowledged Jake Warner's work on the CDBG committee and Mike Bullock with Emergency Managment. She enjoyed the Light Up the Cairns event and also suggested a tour of the MVP Shelter for the Council in 2025. Mayor's Report 8:45 pm Mayor Zoltanski expressed thanks to everyone in leadership roles in the city. The Light Up the Cairns event was a wonderful community event. The addition of the holiday market was very positive. The employee luncheon was a wonderful event and she acknowledged Public Utilities for winning the decorated tree contest. She also acknowledged the VIPS and thanked them for their many hours of service to the city. She congratulated all employees who received longevity awards and noted that Leslie Casaril was recognized for 40 years with the city. She also announced that the City will receive $700,000 in TRCC funding for improvements to Bicentennial Park which will include the addition of pickleball courts, new playground, and a hammock park. CAO Report 9:07 pm Shane Pace, CAO, thanked the Council for approving the increased fire department staffing of the 4th ambulance. He acknowledged the Police Department response to an incident and spoke about the use of drones by the police department in their response. Sandy City, Utah Page 11 Printed on 12/18/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 Adjournment Council unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 pm. 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