Sandy council updates public notice rules, backs Community Connectors program and asks staff about cat permits
October 20, 2020, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, unanimously adopted a land development code change to align public notice requirements with state law, effective Jan. 1, and approved the concept of a Community Connectors outreach program. After hearing from cat colony caretakers, it directed staff to answer whether the city needs its own ordinance for community cat permitting. Public Works also briefed the council on the bulk waste program.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Bulk waste program: impacts on Public Works | Discussed |
| Public notice requirements, Title 21 Chapter 36 (Ordinance 20-12) | Approved · 7-0 |
| Community Connectors program | Approved · 7-0 |
| Conceptual code changes for community cat colony caretakers | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Public safety
Bulk waste program: impacts on Public Works
Discussed
Public Works Director Mike Gladbach covered the program's history, costs, staff and safety concerns, resident feedback, programs in neighboring cities and process improvement goals. No vote was taken.
Item 3 · City code
Public notice requirements, Title 21 Chapter 36 (Ordinance 20-12)
Approved · 7-0
The ordinance amends the Land Development Code's notice requirements to align with state regulations, effective Jan. 1. Zoning Administrator Mike Wilcox presented; the Planning Commission gave a unanimous positive recommendation and staff recommended approval. Steve Van Maren said a five-day mailed notice may not give residents enough time, and Brooke DeSousa supported the change, citing transparency. Council Office Executive Director Mike Applegarth explained that electronic comments become part of the public record but are not read aloud. The council found the change consistent with the code's purpose and with General Plan goals on citizen participation.
- Item CODE-09-20-5907_CC
- Effective January 1, 2021
- Planning Commission: unanimous positive recommendation
Item 4 · Other
Community Connectors program
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Marci Houseman proposed a Council Office-sponsored program to increase two-way communication between the council and residents, and Applegarth said staff had the capacity to run it. Brooke D'Sousa supported it, Amy Bryant supported it and asked how connectors would be chosen, and Jodi Monaco supported it and asked about appointees' terms. The council approved the concept and directed staff to work with Houseman on a finalized program for council review.
Item 5 · City code
Conceptual code changes for community cat colony caretakers
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Brooke Christensen said the goal was to explore caretaker registration, communication and education, and relocation of problem cats. Animal Services Director Ian Williams said there is no intent to end the trap-neuter-return program and described possible improvements, including a barn or working cat program. City Attorney Bob Thompson said Legal would review the current code. Of nine speakers, several supported trap-neuter-return programs, some raised concerns about relocating cats, and others asked for more information or for waiting on Legal. Christensen's motion for Legal and Animal Services to develop options died for lack of a second. The council then adopted a motion by Council Member Monica Zoltanski directing staff to answer whether the city needs its own ordinance for a community cat permitting process.
- Roll call vote on Zoltanski's motion
- A suggestion by Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl to involve the Council Attorney was not accepted
What residents said
Bulk waste programPublic notice timingCommunity cat colonies and trap-neuter-returnResident outreachFlat Iron Mesa Park path amenities
At the 6:00 p.m. comment period, Sid Lanham asked about the bulk waste program, the city's response to the state warning letter and how water quality is measured. Cathy Spuck thanked Public Works for responding to a safety concern. Terri Hrechkosy, a candidate for Salt Lake County Council, encouraged voting. Rachel Stone and John Mckea thanked Council Member Cyndi Sharkey for bulk waste information, with Mckea supporting continuing the current program. A written comment from Gaylene Johnson suggested lights, picnic tables and benches along the Flat Iron Mesa Park walking path.