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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, August 26, 2025 5:15 PM City Hall and Online 5:15 Council Meeting Present: 6- 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 Excused: 1- Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer Sandy City, Utah Page 1 Printed on 9/17/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2025 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 Monica Zoltanski Shane Pace, CAO Jeff Robinson, Legal Ryan McConaghie, Fire Jon Arnold, Police Ryan Kump, Public Works James Sorensen, Community Development Tom Ward, Public Utilities Kasey Dunlavy, Economic Development Dan Median, Parks & Recreation Martin Jensen, Deputy CAO Kim Bell, Deputy Mayor Susan Wood, Public Affairs/PIO Jake Warner, Community Development Brian McCuiston, Community Development Aubrey McNight, Family Crimes Unit Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and Introductions Council Chair Brooke D'Sousa welcomed those in attendance. Kolin Rasmussan, Sandy Youth Council offered the Prayer Tharim Maremdram, Sandy Youth Court led the Pledge Council moved to Item 1 on the Agenda. Sandy City, Utah Page 2 Printed on 9/17/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2025 General Citizen Comment Period (No earlier than 6:00 PM) Council Chair D'Sousa invited the public to participate in General Citizen Comment. Mr. Doug Wismer spoke in support of the gondola and thought it would be a good thing for Sandy City. He hoped the Mayor and Council would consider supporting the gondala project. Ms. Blair Roxbury spoke on behalf of her family and neighbors. She shared a neighborhood concern about a home in their area that has fallen into disrepair. She provided details about the current condition of the home and yard and asked about the city's code enforcement options General Citizen comment closed. Council moved to Standing Reports. Council Member Alison Stroud was excused at approximately 5:55 pm. Council Business Special Recognition 1. 25-258 Installation of the 2025-26 Sandy Youth Council and Sandy Youth Court Chair D'Sousa welcomed the Sandy Youth Council and the Sandy Youth Court and their parents to the evening's Special Recognition and joint installation. Judge Paul Farr conducted the Oath and Swearing In Ceremony for both the Sandy Youth Council and the Sandy Youth Court. On behalf of the City Council and Administration, the Chair congratulated the youth for their commitment to serve their communities through these programs. Informational Items 2. 25-267 City Council interviewing Mark M. Taylor to serve as a regular member of the Sandy City Historic Preservation Committee Alison Stroud introduced Mark Taylor, who she was nominating for a position on the Sandy Historic Committee. Mr. Taylor spoke to the Council about his interest in becoming a member on the Historic Committee and provided background information. Council questions and comments followed. This was an information item and will come back to the Council for consideration and action at a future Council meeting. Public Hearing(s) Sandy City, Utah Page 3 Printed on 9/17/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2025 3. ANX1002202 Kershaw Annexation (R-1-8 Zone) 4-006863(CC Homes along 1350 E. and 1380/1400 E. south of 9400 S. ) [Community #17] Attachments: Vicinity Map Staff Report Annexation Plat Kershaw Annexation pc and cc notice Public Notice signs 25-21 Ordinance Powerpoint for Kershaw and Jameson Point Annexations Brian McCuiston, Community Development, presented Ordinance 25-21 for Council consideration and action. This item was presented as a information item at a prior City Council meeting. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the Council. These properties will be zoned R-1-8 and the Public Hearing for the proposed annexation was held on August 26th. Public comment opened. Public comment closed. A motion was made by Ryan Mecham, seconded by Marci Houseman, to adopt Ordinance 25-21, an ordinance annexing parcels of a contiguous unincorporated area, totaling approximately 8.85 acres, for homes located along 1350, 1400/1380 East, South of 9400 South (total of 24 properties) in Salt Lake County 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: Present: 6- 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 Excused: 1- Council Member Aaron Dekeyzer Sandy City, Utah Page 4 Printed on 9/17/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2025 4. ANX0625202 Jameson Point Annexation (R-1-5) 5-006986(CC 9767-9782 S. Jameson Point Cove; 3320 E. Old Wasatch Blvd.; ) 3332-3342 E. Little Cottonwood Road and 9820 S. Wasatch Blvd. (two parcels) [Community #30] Attachments: Vicinity Map Staff Report Annexation Plat J Jameson Point pc and cc notice Public Notice signs 25-20 Ordinance Brian McCuiston, Community Development, presented Ordinance 25-20 (Jameson Point Annexation) for Council consideration and action. This item was presented as a information item at a prior City Council meeting. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation to the Council. These properties will be zoned R-1-8 and the Public Hearing for the proposed annexation was held on August 26th. Public comment opened. Public comment closed. A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Ryan Mecham, to adopt Ordinance 25-20, an ordinance annexing parcels of a contiguous unincorporated area, totaling approximately 6.5 acres, for homes located at 9767-9782 S. Jameson Point Cove; 3320 E. Old Wasatch Blvd.; 3332-3342 E. Little Cottonwood Road and 9820 S. Wasatch Blvd. (two parcels) in Salt Lake County 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: 6- Alison Stroud Zach Robinson Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Ryan Mecham Brooke D'Sousa Excused: 1- Aaron Dekeyzer Nonvoting: 0 Consent Calendar Approval of the Consent Calendar A motion was made by Ryan Mecham, seconded by Marci Houseman to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by an unanimous voice vote. Sandy City, Utah Page 5 Printed on 9/17/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2025 5. 25-255 Approval of the July 15, 2025 Draft Minutes Attachments: July 15, 2025 Draft Minutes Item approved. 6. 25-256 Approval of the July 22, 2025 Draft Minutes Attachments: July 22, 2025 Draft Minutes Item approved. 7. 25-260 Approval of the July 29, 2025 Draft Minutes Attachments: July 29, 2025 Draft Minutes Item approved. 8. 25-261 Approval of the August 5, 2025 Draft Minutes Attachments: August 5, 2025 Draft Minutes Item approved. 9. ANX0709202 The Community Development Department is recommending the City 5-006994(R) Council adopt Resolution #25-42C indicating the intent to annex a contiguous area for homes located at 8564 S. 1000 E. (two parcels) and 8590 S. 1000 E. (total of 3 properties) (approximately 1.07 acres), setting a public hearing date to consider such annexation, and directing publication of a hearing notice Attachments: Vicinity Map Fortner Annexation Resolution #25-42C Item adopted. Council Voting Items Sandy City, Utah Page 6 Printed on 9/17/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2025 10. REZ0519202 Community Development Department requesting City Council action 5-006970 regarding the EmpoweringU Rezone application (File (CC Ord) #REZ05192025-006970), requesting that 2.1 acres be rezoned from the CvC Zone to the PO Zone. Attachments: 25-19 Ordinance - EmpoweringU Rezone City Council Presentation-staff (8.5.25) Planning Commission Report Planning Commission Minutes Jake Warner, Community Development, presented Ordinance 25-19 for Council consideration and action. The item was presented as an information item at a prior City Council meeting. The applicant was requesting a rezone from the CvC (Planned Center-Convenience District) Zone to the PO (Professional Office District) Zone. The subject property was approximately 2.1 acres and located at 11339 S. 700 E. The Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation and the neighborhood meeting was held June 12th. Public comment opened. Public comment closed. A motion was made by Marci Houseman, seconded by Ryan Mecham to adopt Ordinance 25-19, an ordinance amending and fixing the boundaries of a zone district of the Sandy City Zoning Ordinance; rezoning one parcel, approximately 2.1 acres, as proposed by the Applicant, generally located at 11339 S. 700 E. from the CvC Zone ("Planned Center-Convenience District") to the PO Zone ("Professional Office District")...The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes: 6- Alison Stroud Zach Robinson Marci Houseman Cyndi Sharkey Ryan Mecham Brooke D'Sousa Excused: 1- Aaron Dekeyzer Nonvoting: 0 Sandy City, Utah Page 7 Printed on 9/17/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2025 11. 25-268 The Sandy City Council, acting as the Sandy Board of Municipal Canvassers, meeting to canvass the returns for the 2025 Primary Election. Attachments: 2025 Sandy City Municipal Primary Election Canvass Precincts Not Reporting Sandy 2025 Primary Canvass Statistics The City Council, acting as the Sandy Board of Municipal Canvassers heard a presentation from Wendy Downs, Sandy City Recorder. Ms. Downs read through the election results for the office of Mayor and District 3 Council Seat from the Sandy City Municipal Primary Election held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Council questions and comments followed. A vote was taken by the Board of Municipal Canvassers to approve the election results. A motion was made by Ryan Mecham, seconded by Marci Houseman to approve the results of the August 12, 2025 Sandy City Municipal Primary Election, as presented this evening...The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yes: 7 Alison Stroud Zach Robinson Marci Houseman Cyndi Shakey Ryan Mecham Brooke D'Sousa Mayor Monica Zoltanski No: 0 Excused: 1 Aaron Dekeyzer Standing Reports Agenda Planning Calendar Review & Council Office Director's Report Dustin Fratto, Council Director: Next Tuesday, the Council will hold the third housing workshop. Staff is currently compiling the information from the past two workshops. Lynn Pace, our city attorney, will again be moderating the discussion. Sandy City, Utah Page 8 Printed on 9/17/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes August 26, 2025 Council Member Business Council Member Marci Houseman provided an update from Wasatch Front Waste and Recycling Board meeting. The current director is retiring and the new director has been named. She also provided a clarification regarding a lawsuit with UDOT. Council Member Zach Robinson expressed appreciation to the staff at Alta Canyon Recreation Center for holding their final events at the old facility. He thanked Chief Severson and McConaghie for golfing with the Council at the Chamber's event. He enjoyed the day. Council Member Brooke D'Sousa thanked the Police and Fired departments for sponsoring the community autism event last week. It was an amazing event and important for the entire community. My daughter looks forward to this event every year. She attended the Trans Jordan event on Sunday and toured the new transfer facility. It is a great asset to our city. Council Member Cyndi Sharkey attended the recent meeting with the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT) to prepare for the next legislative session. Accessory Dwelling Units and Detached Accessory Dwelling Units will be big issues during the next session. She also spoke about a presentation she attended by the Utah Division of Drinking Water. There is a possibility of water rate increases. Mayor's Report Mayor Monica Zoltanski extended her condolences to the families of the fallen officers in Tremonton. Many of our city's officers participated in the procession for the officers. The community is invited to the Trans Jordan Transfer Station Open House. The Autism community event went well. CAO Report Shane Pace, CAO, provided updates to the council on retiring employees. Ryan Kump, Public Works Director, spoke to the Council about reallocating funds to purchase a new paver truck. Adjournment Council unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting at 6:33 pm. Sandy City, Utah Page 9 Printed on 9/17/2025