Sandy council adopts Active Transportation Plan 7-0 and amends CDBG action plan for CARES Act funds

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. Item 1 · Budget

   Budget discussion week 5 and sales tax revenue update

   Discussed

   Brett Neuman reviewed the budget, outstanding debt, policies, goals, credit rating and the policy for hiring financial consultants. The minutes give no dollar figures. No vote was taken.

2. Item 2 · Other

   Independent legal representation for the City Council

   Discussed

   Council Office Executive Director Mike Applegarth presented an independent legal analysis supporting the council's ability to hire its own counsel. Staff will bring a proposed policy later. City Attorney Lynn Pace and Council Attorney Tracy Cowdell commented. No vote was taken.

3. Item 6 · General plan

   Active Transportation Plan (Ordinance 20-15)

   Approved · 7-0

   Jake Warner and Britany Ward presented the plan, which amends the General Plan to add an Active Transportation Plan. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Brooke D'Sousa praised the plan and raised the needs of residents who cannot drive, and plan consultant Thomas McMurty praised the public engagement effort.

   • Item GPA-11-20-5938
   • Planning Commission: recommended approval

   Moved by Council Member Zach Robinson, seconded by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey. Vote: 7-0

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4. Item 7 · Appointment

   2021 council committee liaison appointments (Resolution 20-52C)

   Approved · 7-0

   Dustin Fratto reviewed the liaison list and members chose their committees. Steve Van Maren commended the council for a smooth process.

   Moved by Council Member Brooke Christensen, seconded by Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl. Vote: 7-0

5. Item 8 · Other

   Closed session on the character, professional competence or health of the Council Executive Director

   Approved · 7-0

   The council convened in closed session on the agenda item. At about 7:50 p.m. it voted by roll call to convene a closed session and adjourn afterward. No action is recorded.

   Moved by Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl, seconded by Council Member Marci Houseman. Vote: 7-0

6. Item 9 · Public hearing

   CDBG second amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan (Resolution 20-48C)

   Approved · 7-0

   Jake Warner reviewed the Community Development Block Grant program, CARES Act funding, national objectives and this year's applications. Baylee White of The Road Home thanked the council, and Warner summarized written comments from South Valley Services, which appreciated the council's support, and Senior Charity Care, which was excited to apply for funding to help seniors in Sandy. The council approved the amended plan and authorized the mayor to submit it to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and sign related documents.

   • GrantAmount not given CDBG and CARES Act funds under the 2019 Annual Action Plan (amount not stated in the minutes). Paid from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (CDBG)

   Moved by Council Member Brooke Christensen, seconded by Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl. Vote: 7-0

What residents said

Active transportationResidents who cannot driveCDBG funding for homelessness and senior servicesCouncil independent legal counsel

No one commented at the 6:00 p.m. period and no electronic comments were received. Speakers on individual items are noted in the items.