Sandy council rezones 8.1 acres at Bell Canyon to open space and elects Sharkey chair
January 5, 2021, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council, meeting online, voted 7-0 to rezone 8.1 acres at Wasatch Boulevard and Little Cottonwood Road from R-1-15 to Open Space for the Bell Canyon Preservation area, at the Parks and Recreation Department's request. Council Member Cyndi Sharkey was elected chair and Council Member Alison Stroud vice chair. The council also advanced intent-to-annex resolutions for three areas and moved to bring the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to its consent calendar the next week.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 3 · Presentation
Open and Public Meetings Act training
Discussed
The Council Office recommended annual Open and Public Meetings Act training. The council completed the training and asked questions. No motion was made.
Item 1 · Presentation
Honoring the life and service of Judge Dee Benson
Discussed
Council Member Cyndi Sharkey introduced the item. The council presented a plaque to the Benson family and a proclamation declared Jan. 5 Judge Dee Benson Day.
Item 2 · Public safety
Fire Department swearing-in and badge pinning; Ring the Bell safety campaign
Discussed
The Fire Department held a swearing-in and badge-pinning ceremony for new hires and promotions and gave an update on the Ring the Bell safety campaign.
Item 5 · Annexation
Intent to annex: Fayeway Street area (Resolution 20-44C)
Approved · 7-0
Approved on the consent calendar, the resolution states the city's intent to annex an unincorporated area and sets a public hearing.
- Item ANEX-11-20-5952(R2)
Item 6 · Annexation
Intent to annex: Alta Villa Drive area (Resolution 20-45C)
Approved · 7-0
Approved on the consent calendar, the resolution states the city's intent to annex an unincorporated area and sets a public hearing.
- Item ANEX-11-20-5953(R2)
Item 7 · Annexation
Intent to annex: Monte Cristo area (Resolution 20-46C)
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Monica Zoltanski asked that the item be removed from the consent calendar. Brian McCuiston answered questions. The council adopted the resolution stating its intent to annex an unincorporated area and setting a public hearing.
- Item ANEX-11-20-5954(R2)
Item 8 · Appointment
Election of council chair and vice chair
Approved
Council Office Executive Director Mike Applegarth explained the process and the council voted. Council Member Cyndi Sharkey was elected chair and Council Member Alison Stroud vice chair, each through July 13, 2021. The minutes show no vote tally.
Item 9 · Zoning
Bell Canyon Preservation rezone, 8.1 acres, R-1-15 to Open Space (Ordinance 21-01)
Approved · 7-0
The Parks and Recreation Department asked to rezone 8.1 acres at the south corner of Wasatch Boulevard and Little Cottonwood Road from R-1-15 single-family residential to OS (open space). Long Range Planning Manager Jake Warner presented and the Planning Commission recommended approval. No one commented.
- Applicant: Sandy City Parks and Recreation
- Acres: 8.1
- Current zone -> proposed: R-1-15 -> OS
- Item ZONE-11-20-5944(CC)
- Planning Commission: recommended approval
Item 10 · Other
Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Approved · 7-0
Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl introduced the compact, which originated with the Salt Lake Chamber, and asked for council support and signatures. Council Member Zach Robinson proposed a friendly amendment to bring it to the next week's meeting as a consent item, which she accepted. The council voted to bring it to the consent calendar for adoption. No public comment was recorded.
What residents said
Open space preservationUtah Compact on racial equityAnnexation
Utah State Representative Suzanne Harrison thanked the council and staff and invited the public to a virtual open house. No one commented on the rezone and no other speakers are recorded.