Sandy council elects Zach Robinson chair and Brooke D'Sousa vice chair, effective July 12, and reviews affordable housing strategies
June 28, 2022, 5:15 p.m. · Council Chambers, Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Parkway, and Zoom
The Sandy City Council elected Council Member Zach Robinson chair and Council Member Brooke D'Sousa vice chair, both effective July 12, 2022. In a work session it also heard the South Valley Chamber of Commerce annual report, an overview of Sandy Service Ambassadors and staff's review of state-required moderate income housing strategies, which must be adopted by Oct. 1, 2022.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Affordable housing implementation strategies | Discussed |
| Consent calendar: May 31, 2022 draft minutes | Approved |
| Election of council chair and vice chair | Approved |
| Recess to Redevelopment Agency | Approved |
Agenda, item by item
Item 2 · Presentation
Special recognition: Jeremy Horn of Elite Gym, MMA
Approved
The council and mayor recognized Horn for his commitment and dedication to the Sandy City Police Department. Council Member Alison Stroud presented Resolution 22-36C.
Item 3 · Presentation
Special recognition: City Recorder Wendy Downs
Discussed
Tangee Sloane of the Utah Municipal Clerks Association presented Downs with the Master Municipal Clerks designation.
Item 4 · Presentation
South Valley Chamber of Commerce annual report
Discussed
CEO Jay Francis gave a year in review of chamber programs, including the Business Accelerator, Business Academy, Women in Business and sport tourism. Council members asked questions.
Item 5 · Presentation
Sandy Service Ambassadors
Discussed
Deputy Mayor Kim Bell and Jamie Jacobson gave an overview of the program. Council members asked questions.
Item 6 · Other
Affordable housing implementation strategies
Discussed
Jake Warner of Community Development presented changes to state law on moderate income housing, including the definition of moderate income housing, affordable housing costs and the HB 462 strategies. Plans must be adopted by Oct. 1, 2022. He asked the council for its top two or three strategies and reviewed the general plan amendment timeline. The council gave direction and expressed support for several options, and Warner will bring back options for future action.
Item 7 · Other
Consent calendar: May 31, 2022 draft minutes
Approved
Approved by unanimous voice vote.
Item 8 · Appointment
Election of council chair and vice chair
Approved
Council Member Zach Robinson was elected chair and Council Member Brooke D'Sousa vice chair, both effective July 12, 2022. The council voted by unanimous voice vote, on a motion by Council Member Marci Houseman seconded by Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, to certify the results.
Item 9 · Other
Recess to Redevelopment Agency
Approved
The council adjourned at 8:04 p.m. and convened the RDA board by unanimous voice vote.
What residents said
Crosswalks and trafficAffordable housing
A resident asked for crosswalks at intersections near her neighborhood and raised traffic concerns. Steve Van Maren said he was glad Jeremy Horn was recognized.