Sandy council approves $33,120 for Hale Centre Theatre summer series, 5-2, and two rezones, 7-0
June 1, 2021, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council voted 5-2 to appropriate $33,120 to sponsor the Hale Centre Theatre Cultural Celebration Series for summer 2021, with Council Members Marci Houseman and Cyndi Sharkey opposed. It also approved, 7-0, a 0.09-acre rezone tied to the 9270 South realignment and a one-lot rezone on East 11000 South, a CDBG-CV plan amendment, and FY 2020-21 budget amendments.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Sandy Club presentation
Discussed
Shalome Orton and Luke Bradly described the club's academic, social and sports programs, food pantry and counseling. They said the city's contribution is 25% of the club's funding and invited council members to tour the facility and attend a family night carnival on June 11. No vote was taken.
Item 2 · Budget
FY 2021-22 tentative budgets: Finance, Non-Departmental, Community Development, Redevelopment Agency
Discussed
Finance Director Brian Kelley introduced presentations by Finance, Deputy CAO Kim Bell for Non-Departmental, James Sorenson for Community Development and Nick Duerksen for the Redevelopment Agency. No vote was taken.
Item 5 · Zoning
Rezone for the 9270 South realignment, Benson Way (ZONE-03-21-6014(CC), Ordinance 21-16)
Approved · 7-0
Jake Warner presented a Sandy City Public Works request to rezone about 0.09 acre on the east side of Benson Way from PO (professional office) to R-1-8 (single-family residential). The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation. Tracy Cowdell said he was pleased the road would keep the Benson Way name. No opposition was recorded.
- Applicant: Sandy City Public Works Department
- Acres: about 0.09
- Current zone → proposed: PO → R-1-8
- Planning Commission: positive recommendation
Item 6 · Zoning
Crescent View Peaks rezone, East 11000 South (ZONE-04-21-6018(CC), Ordinance 21-17)
Approved · 7-0
Jake Warner presented a request by Stonybrook Building Company to rezone a 1.0-acre parcel from R1-40A to R1-20A. A representative of the owner spoke; the plan is one residential lot. The Planning Commission gave a positive recommendation. No one spoke at the public hearing.
- Applicant: Stonybrook Building Company
- Acres: 1.0
- Current zone → proposed: R1-40A → R1-20A
- Planning Commission: positive recommendation
Item 8 · Budget
Public hearing: Hale Centre Theatre Cultural Celebration Series appropriation (item 21-220)
Approved · 5-2
Council Member Brooke Christensen requested a $33,120 sponsorship for the summer 2021 series. Steve Van Maren opposed it, citing cost per attendee, limited attendance and a preference for events tied to city-run programs such as the Fourth of July. Members who supported the series raised concerns about cost, lack of detail on how funds would be used and sponsoring a privately organized event; the city and council attorneys provided more detail.
- Payment$33,120 to Hale Centre Theatre
Item 9 · Budget
Third amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan, CDBG-CV funds (Resolution 21-17C)
Approved · 7-0
Jake Warner of Community Development presented the amendment, which uses about $500,000 in additional CDBG CARES Act funds and allocates approximately $92,515 to area organizations. Jennifer Paulsen of The Road Home thanked the council, and Jocelyn White of South Valley Services described rising demand and the need for added staff.
- Grant$500,000
- Grant$92,515 to Area organizations
Item 10 · Budget
FY 2020-21 budget amendments (Resolutions 21-18C and 21-19C)
Approved · 7-0
Finance staff presented two resolutions. Resolution 21-18C amended CDBG fund appropriations and Resolution 21-19C amended proprietary funds, including Water, Golf and Risk. No one spoke at the hearing. The minutes give no amounts.
Item 11 · Budget
Redevelopment Agency FY 2020-21 appropriations (Resolution RD 21-03)
Approved · 7-0
The council recessed to meet as the Redevelopment Agency and approved a resolution reducing total appropriations in the RDA Fund for FY 2020-21. The minutes give no amount.
What residents said
Hale Centre Theatre sponsorship costJunk vehiclesReckless driving and drag racingSenior Center restrooms
Dawn Sidwell raised code enforcement concerns about junk vehicles in driveways in District 1. Steve Van Maren suggested refurbishing the Senior Center restrooms for safety. Graham Tinneus supported funding the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program to address reckless driving and drag racing. Steve Van Maren opposed the Hale Centre Theatre sponsorship.