Sandy council rezones 2.5 acres for Sunrise Ridge, approves Fluckiger district changes and funds extrication equipment 7-0 in budget amendments

Decisions at a glance

Agenda, item by item

1. Item 2 · City code

   Fluckiger District amendments, Ordinance 22-04

   Approved

   Mike Wilcox presented the code amendment request and mapped the affected area; Lane Fluckiger described the property's background and improvements. The council adopted Ordinance 22-04 to allow a total of four single-family lots in the zone, plus other amendments simplifying regulations. The notes say the motion carried but give no tally.

   • Code: Title 21, Chapter 19, Section 26

   Moved by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson

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2. Item 3 · Zoning

   Sunrise Ridge zone change, Ordinance 22-06 (File REZ03082022-6278)

   Approved · 348 E. 8000 S.

   Wilcox presented the rezone first filed by Adam Nash. The property owner gave details and voiced support, and the council discussed the request. The council adopted Ordinance 22-06 rezoning about 2.5 acres from IC (Institutional Care) to RM (12) (Residential Multi-Family). The notes give no tally.

   • Applicant: Adam Nash
   • Acres: about 2.5
   • Current zone: IC -> proposed: RM (12)

   Moved by Council Member Zach Robinson, seconded by Council Member Ryan Mecham

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3. Item 4 · Budget

   Council members' proposed amendments to the FY 2022-23 tentative budget

   Approved · 6-1

   Council Member Marci Houseman withdrew her proposal. The council voted 7-0 to add $3,000 to Sandy Youth Council funding (to $5,500), moved by Houseman and seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson. It voted 7-0 for three sets of cordless extrication equipment for the Fire Department, $70,000 from ongoing revenue plus about $61,199 redirected from the proposed capital contingency transfer, moved by Robinson and seconded by Council Member Alison Stroud. Fire Chief Bruce Cline described possible grant funding. After lengthy discussion the council voted 6-1 to restore the full general fund subsidy to the bulk waste program, moved by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey and seconded by Council Member Brooke D'Sousa, with Council Member Ryan Mecham voting no.

   • Budget$3,000 Increase Sandy Youth Council funding to $5,500
   • Budget$70,000 Three sets of cordless extrication equipment for the Fire Department. Paid from Ongoing revenue sources identified by the finance director
   • Budget$61,199 Same extrication equipment purchase, funded by redirecting the proposed FY23 capital contingency transfer to the equipment management fund (amount stated as about $61,199). Paid from Capital contingency transfer

   Moved by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Council Member Brooke D'Sousa. Vote: 6-1 on the bulk waste subsidy; Council Member Ryan Mecham voted no. The Youth Council and extrication equipment motions passed 7-0. Voting no: Council Member Ryan Mecham

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4. Item 5 · Contract

   Consent calendar: police evidence property transfers, Youth Council liaison, council legal services agreement

   Approved

   The council adopted four consent items: Resolution 22-196 transferring property from the evidence room to the Fire Department, Resolution 22-197 transferring property to Administrative Services, Resolution 22-205 appointing Council Member Brooke D'Sousa as liaison to the Sandy Youth Council for 2022-23, and Resolution 22-207 for a new one-year council legal services agreement with Cowdell & Woolley, P.C. The notes give no contract amount.

   • ContractAmount not given to Cowdell & Woolley, P.C. One-year council legal services agreement

   Moved by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, seconded by Council Member Scott Earl

5. Item 9 · Budget

   Public hearing: FY 2021-22 budget amendment for proprietary funds (Resolution 22-29C)

   Approved

   Finance Director Brian Kelley presented a resolution increasing total appropriations in proprietary funds (golf and fleet) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 and answered questions. Steve Van Maren commented on one item. The council adopted the resolution; no tally is given and no amount is stated in the notes.

   Moved by Council Member Ryan Mecham, seconded by Council Member Scott Earl

6. Item 10 · Public hearing

   Public hearing: FY 2022-23 Sandy City budget (Resolutions 22-30C and 22-31C)

   Continued

   Kelley reviewed the budget process, changes from the tentative budget and staff recommendations, noting that amendments approved that evening would be included. Public comment was left open and the council continued the hearing.

7. Item 11 · Other

   Recess to Redevelopment Agency

   Approved

   The council recessed to convene the RDA board by unanimous voice vote and reconvened at 8:10 p.m.

   Moved by Council Member Marci Houseman, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson

What residents said

Sunrise Ridge densityBulk waste program funding

Steve Van Maren said he was concerned about the Sunrise Ridge rezone and its proposed density.