Sandy council sees Sunrise Ridge rezone request, Fluckiger district code change, drought plan and department budgets in work session; no votes
May 24, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
In a work session the Sandy City Council heard about a request to rezone 2.5 acres at about 348 E. 8000 S. to RM (12), a code amendment for the SD(R-2-A) Fluckiger District, the Drought and Water Shortage Response Plan, FY 2022-23 budgets for four departments and an update on state homeless-services law HB 440. Only a consent calendar was voted on.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Presentation
Amphitheater and Community Arts 2022 season
Discussed
Community Arts Director Mearle Marsh introduced staff and described a partnership between the Sandy Amphitheater and the concert producer Postfontaine. Elyse George and Kelli Allen spoke about the 2022 season and volunteers.
Item 3 · Zoning
Sunrise Ridge zone change (File REZ03082022-6278)
Discussed
Jake Warner presented, on behalf of applicant Adam Nash, a request to rezone 2.5 acres to RM (12), a high-density zone. Council members asked questions and commented. No action was taken.
- Applicant: Adam Nash
- Acres: 2.5
- Proposed zone: RM (12)
Item 4 · City code
SD(R-2-A) Fluckiger District code amendment (File CA02232022-0006273)
Discussed
Mike Wilcox explained the proposed amendment to Title 21, Chapter 19, Section 26 of the municipal code. The council asked questions and will consider action June 7.
Item 5 · Roads and utilities
Drought and Water Shortage Response Plan
Discussed
Public Utilities Director Tom Ward gave an overview of the plan and its contingency response actions. Council members asked questions and commented.
Item 6 · Budget
FY 2022-23 tentative budgets: Community Development, Economic Development/RDA, Police and Animal Services, Fire
Discussed
Department heads presented. Fire Chief Bruce Cline said the city's Class 2 rating saves residents about 3% to 6% on home insurance. Police Chief Greg Severson reported on officer staffing. No action was taken.
Item 7 · Other
HB 440 homeless services amendment update
Discussed
Government Affairs Director Evelyn Everton covered the bill's key provisions, process, plan requirements and site selection schedule. The council asked for another update later in the summer.
Item 8 · Other
Consent calendar: May 10, 2022 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Street racing and noisePublic comment timing
Dawn Sidwell asked about the 5:15 p.m. public comment time, which she said many residents cannot meet, and asked the council to address street racing. Rob Sepulveda raised muffler noise, racing and speeding in his neighborhood and asked whether fines could be raised.