Sandy council approves 2023 CDBG action plan, hears $635,000 fire pay plan and Alta Canyon naming-rights process
April 18, 2023, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council approved Resolution 23-13C adopting the 2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan, appointed Council Member Brooke D'Sousa and Council Director Dustin Fratto to the survey approval team 7-0 after a 6-1 vote on the term, and heard a $635,000 proposal to revise Fire Department step and grade pay. It also heard a Visit Salt Lake request for support of a tourism assessment area, county-approved funding for three Sandy projects and a first reading of an Alta Canyon naming-rights process.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Other
Visit Salt Lake proposal for a tourism assessment area
Discussed
Chris McCandless, chairman of the Visit Salt Lake board, with Scott George, Dan Hayes and Clay Bartain, presented hospitality sector statistics, the assessment area's effect on the Mountain America Expo Center and sports tourism, and asked the council to support establishing the area. Council members commented. No action was taken.
Item 3 · Parks
Parks and Recreation interlocal agreements with Salt Lake County for TRCC funds
Discussed
Parks and Recreation Director Dan Medina said all three of Sandy's TRCC proposals were approved: an Amphitheater bathroom and Hillside Cafe, an update of the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan, and architectural designs for the Alta Canyon Sports Center. The agreements return for action May 2. Council Member Ryan Mecham arrived during this item. The notes give no dollar amounts.
Item 4 · Budget
Fire Department step and grade pay plan proposal
Discussed
HR Director Katrina Frederick, with Finance Director Brian Kelley, estimated the total cost of the proposed revisions at $635,000. She said the department lost seven employees with a combined 77 years of experience in three months. The proposal would reduce steps for several fire positions, add career advancement options for EMTs and paramedics, and raise pay to match the average of the second- and third-highest Class A comparison cities. Fire Chief Jeff Bassett thanked the council and administration. No action was taken.
- Budget$635,000
Item 5 · Parks
First reading: Alta Canyon Sports Center naming rights proposal
Discussed
Council Members Cyndi Sharkey, Zach Robinson and Scott Earl, with Assistant Director Justin Sorenson, outlined a process for sponsorships and naming rights sales in which the council would act as the Alta Canyon Special Service District board when issuing the request for proposals and naming rights agreement. Sorenson presented a timeline, requirements and evaluation criteria. The sponsors will revise the proposal based on feedback.
Item 6 · Other
Consent: March 21 and March 28 minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 8 · Public hearing
Public hearing: 2023 Annual Action Plan and CDBG allocation (Resolution 23-13C)
Approved
Jake Warner presented. Speakers from The Road Home, Assist Community Design Center, the Rape Recovery Center, South Valley Services and Utah 2 and 1 described their services, Luke Bradley supported the proposed Sandy Club allocation and Patrick Casaday thanked the committee. The council approved the resolution approving the 2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG funds and authorizing the mayor to submit it to HUD. The notes give no tally and no amounts.
Item 9 · Appointment
Survey approval team appointments (Resolution 23-14C)
Approved · 6-1
Dustin Fratto presented. Council Member Ryan Mecham moved, seconded by Council Member Zach Robinson, to set the term from April 18, 2023 until the 2024 council committee assignments take effect; after a 7-0 vote to call the question, the amendment passed 6-1 with Council Member Marci Houseman voting no. The council then voted 7-0 to appoint Council Member Brooke D'Sousa and Fratto to the team, moved by Robinson and seconded by Mecham. Steve Van Maren raised a point of order about the process.
Item 10 · Other
Possible closed session on security personnel, devices or systems
Approved
The council voted to convene a closed session at 9:32 p.m. and adjourn immediately afterward. The notes give no tally.
What residents said
Tourism assessment areaFire payCDBG funding
Pat Jones raised concerns about the proposed tourism assessment area. Henry Stueber, co-chair of the Sandy Youth Council, thanked the council for reactivating the youth council and suggested holding more city events at the Promenade.