Sandy council adopts housing element update 6-0, sets intent to annex land on Little Cottonwood Road and updates electronic meetings policy
September 6, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
With Council Member Ryan Mecham excused, the Sandy City Council adopted Ordinance 22-10 amending the general plan housing element and Resolution 22-47C accepting the 2022 moderate income housing report, both 6-0. It also adopted a resolution of intent to annex an unincorporated area near Little Cottonwood Road, amended its electronic meetings policy and swore in the 2022-23 Youth Council.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Sandy Youth Council installation and recognition
Discussed
Council Member Brooke D'Sousa welcomed the Youth Council. Judge Paul Farr swore in the 2022-23 members, and the Youth Council recognized Marsha Millet for 24 years of coordinating the program.
Item 3 · Appointment
Notice of vacancy, Metropolitan Water District Board of Trustees
Discussed
Council Executive Director Dustin Fratto gave the notice of vacancy required by state law and reviewed the appointment process and timeline.
Item 4 · Public hearing
Public hearing: 2022 Justice Assistance Grant
Discussed
Police Chief Greg Severson presented the FY 2022 JAG grant and its proposed allocation. Public comment was opened and closed with no named speakers. The notes give no dollar amounts.
Item 5 · Other
Consent: July 26 and Aug. 9 draft minutes and evidence-room property transfer
Approved
The consent calendar, including Resolution 22-45C transferring property from the police evidence room, was approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 8 · Annexation
Intent to annex an unincorporated area near Little Cottonwood Road (Resolution 22-44C)
Approved
The council adopted a resolution stating its intent to annex an unincorporated area near 3170 E. Little Cottonwood Road, setting a public hearing and directing publication of notice. The notes record it as adopted, with no mover, seconder or tally.
- File: ANX08102022-006380(R)
- Resolution title refers to CC Sheep Ranch
Item 9 · General plan
General plan amendment and moderate income housing report
Approved · 6-0
Jake Warner gave an overview of general plan impacts and the annual report. The council adopted Ordinance 22-10 amending the housing element and accepting a moderate income housing element, moved by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey and seconded by Council Member Marci Houseman, 6-0. It then adopted Resolution 22-47C accepting the 2022 Moderate Income Housing Report and authorizing submission under state law, moved by Houseman and seconded by Sharkey, 6-0. Council Member Ryan Mecham was excused.
- File: GPA07272022-6366
Item 10 · City code
Amendments to the council electronic meetings policy (Resolution 22-46C)
Approved
Dustin Fratto reviewed staff-recommended amendments tied to state legislation (HB 22). The council adopted the resolution; the notes say it carried by a recorded vote but give no tally.
What residents said
Google Fiber health concerns
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