Sandy council consents to Shane Pace as chief administrative officer and hears fire staffing case after firefighters speak
July 26, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council adopted Resolution 22-38C consenting to the mayor's appointment of Shane Pace as chief administrative officer. Earlier it heard firefighters and the fire chief urge three-person staffing on fire crews, got a first reading of the Brand Estates rezone, heard an economic outlook from a Zions Bank economist and supported staff's six recommended affordable housing strategies.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Economic outlook
Discussed
Robert Spendlove, chief economist at Zions Bank, covered U.S. and Utah economic indicators, inflation, housing prices, the labor market and recession risks. He said Utah's economy is among the strongest in the country.
Item 3 · Presentation
Parks Rx Utah
Discussed
A presenter described the program's overview, benefits and impact and invited residents to contact her.
Item 4 · Public safety
Fire Department staffing
Discussed
Fire Chief Bruce Cline said two-person crews strain staff mental health and well-being and affect safety and response times. He noted the mayor had recently changed city policy to 3-2 crews and stressed keeping that level. Finance's Zach Whalen outlined funding sources for the added personnel costs and HR Director Katrina Frederick reported on a Fire Department staff survey. The council asked for the survey results and voiced support for addressing department needs. No action was taken.
Item 5 · Zoning
Brand Estates zone change, first reading (File REZ05042022)
Discussed
Jake Warner presented the request by Next Level Homes to rezone 4.8 acres from R-1-40A to R-1-10 and R-1-15. The item was a first reading and returns for action Aug. 16.
- Applicant: Next Level Homes
- Acres: 4.8
- Current zone: R-1-40A -> proposed: R-1-10 and R-1-15
Item 6 · Other
Affordable housing implementation strategies
Discussed
Warner updated the council on the process. Staff compiled 10 strategies and recommended the top six, which the city must finalize and submit by Oct. 1. The council supported the staff recommendations; no formal action was recorded.
Item 7 · Other
Consent calendar: June 7, June 14 and June 21 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 10 · Appointment
Appointment of Shane Pace as chief administrative officer (Resolution 22-38C)
Approved
The mayor introduced Pace, who said he is committed to the city. The council adopted the resolution consenting to his appointment; the notes say it carried but give no tally.
Item 11 · Other
Possible closed session
No action
The council did not convene a closed session.
What residents said
Fire crew staffingAffordable housing
Sandy firefighters Emma Weatherhead and Stacie Jorgenson, Salt Lake City firefighter and Sandy resident Jeff Kaufman, city employee Allan Bartlome and resident Kathleen Ballaine urged full crew staffing, citing staff well-being and safety. Goud Maragani introduced himself as a candidate for Salt Lake City Clerk.