Park City Council Meeting Summary August 30, 2018

Post Date:09/04/2018 10:48 AM

SUMMARY of the AUGUST 30 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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IN THE STUDY SESSION

Social Equity Community Critical Priority Discussion: In an ongoing series of study sessions focusing on the Critical Community Priority of Social Equity, Council met with community members to continue to define the social equity priority and discuss next steps in terms of implementation. Council has embarked on a series of listening tours to better understand community needs and sentiment around social equity issues, and to receive feedback on next steps. For example, the Council sent out a request for proposals for a social equity Convener, in the hopes of developing an actionable social equity strategic plan.  For more information about the date/time/location of the listening tours, please contact Rocio Torres at rocio.torres@parkcity.org.

Council will likely approve the selected Convener contract at their next meeting on September 13. Read the full staff report: Social Equity Staff Report

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

Chief Wade Carpenter introduced Devan Lobo, the Police Department’s new Domestic Violence Advocate, as well as Jared Patterson, Craig Proctor and Stuart Rollins, new Police Officers with the City. Mayor Beerman performed the swearing in ceremony for Officers Proctor and Rollins. Officer Patterson was unable to attend.
Peace Officer S
wearing-In Ceremony

Mayor Beerman Swearing in New Police Officers

The Park City Leadership Class 24 made a presentation to Council highlighting their accomplishments during the past year and providing an overview of their class project on Organic Food Waste Diversion. Class members encouraged City Council to join the County Council in their efforts to mitigate food waste.
Presentation by Park City Leadership Class
Park City Leadership Class Business Plan

 

COUNCIL APPROVED ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

  • Amendment 1 to a Professional Services Agreement with Lochner Inc. for $210,028.72 for Engineering and Environmental Document Preparation Services for the State Route 248 Corridor and Safety Improvement Project for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $1,513,779.83.
    SR 248 Contract Staff Report

    Attachment A: Lochner Amendment 1
  • Construction Agreement with Vancon, Inc. for the Deer Crest Pump Station and Transmission Line Project for $1,363,312.70; and a Request to Execute the Second Addendum to the Professional Services Agreement with AQUA Engineering, Inc. for the Park City Municipal Corporation (PCMC) - Jordanelle Special Service District (JSSD) Interconnection Improvements Project Engineering Services for $127,010.00.
    Construction and Engineering Staff Report

 

COUNCIL APPROVED NEW BUSINESS ITEMS:

  • Resolution No. 23, a Resolution Approving Entry into the Central Wasatch Commission (CWC) Interlocal Agreement, and Approval of a First Amendment to the Central Wasatch Commission Interlocal Agreement between Park City Municipal Corporation and Summit County. Staff updated Council that CWC had updated its bylaws to give Park City a seat as a full member on the Commission, and requested that Mayor Beerman be assigned as the member on the Commission.
    Central Wasatch Commission Entry Staff Report

 

IN THE PARK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING:

  • Council Approved the Mitigation Plan to Fulfill the Affordable Housing Obligation Generated by the Kings Crown at Park City Project. The plan includes seven affordable and an additional eight attainable units.
    Kings Crown Affordable Housing Staff Report

 

IN THE PARK CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING:

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • Historic Preservation Board: 9/5, 5:00 p.m. @ City Hall 
  • Planning Commission: 9/12, 5:30 p.m. @ City Hall
  • City Council: 9/13, 6:00 p.m. @ City Hall
  • Planning Commission: 9/26, 5:30 p.m. @ City Hall
  • City Council: 9/27, 6:00 p.m. @ City Hall

UPCOMING CITY EVENTS

  • Back to Cool!: 9/08, 4:00 p.m. at Ice Arena
  • Fall Projects and Plans Open House: 9/18, 5:00 p.m. at Park City Library

 

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Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

Post Date:11/26/2018 4:32 PM

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
    Celia Peterson

    celia.peterson@parkcity.org

    435.287.5624


    Park City, Utah Designated “SolSmart Gold” for Advancing Solar Energy Growth

     

    PARK CITY, UTAH (November 26, 2018) – Park City, Utah received a Gold designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to go solar.

    This designation recognizes Park City for taking bold steps to encourage solar energy growth and remove obstacles for solar development. For companies looking to expand, a SolSmart Gold designation is a signal that Park City is “open for solar business.”

    SolSmart, led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office. More than 200 cities, counties, and small towns have achieved SolSmart designation since the program launched in 2016. Park City is one of 91 SolSmart Gold designees. This is especially notable as Utah is a non-home rule state, which means that Park City is not allowed to set its own energy code. Only six communities in non-home rule states have achieved SolSmart Gold.

    We have a clear path to 100% renewables by adopting a mix of energy efficiency measures, working with our utility to build new renewables, and producing solar energy from our rooftops. We want to make it practical and economic for all Parkites to harvest their energy directly from the sun. To achieve SolSmart Gold, we have modified our code to encourage our residents to adopt rooftop solar.  We know that local renewables are of local economic benefit and provide clean, cheap energy for our community. This is our future and we are proud to receive this designation,” commented Mayor Andy Beerman.

    As a SolSmart designee, Park City can help solar companies reduce the cost of installations and pass savings on to consumers. This allows even more local homes and businesses to obtain affordable, clean, and reliable electricity through solar. The actions Park City has taken will help encourage solar companies to do business in the area, driving economic development and creating local jobs.

    To receive designation, cities and counties make changes to their local processes to reduce the time and money it takes to install a solar energy system. This includes evaluating local permitting processes, as well as planning and zoning procedures. SolSmart designees also develop innovations in areas such as market development and finance.

    For example, Park City waives permitting fees and has a streamlined process to ensure that solar systems can be permitting within two business days.

    SolSmart uses objective criteria to award communities points based on the actions they take to reduce barriers to solar energy development. Communities that take sufficient action are designated either gold, silver, or bronze.

    As part of the SolSmart program, a team of national experts provides no-cost technical assistance to help communities achieve designation. All cities and counties are eligible to join the SolSmart program and receive this technical assistance. Interested communities can learn more at SolSmart.org.