Park City Council Meeting Summary December 11, 2018

Post Date:12/19/2018 11:43 AM

SUMMARY of the DECEMBER 11 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING


IN THE WORK SESSION

FY 2019 Adjusted Budget Discussion

City staff provided an update to Council regarding the FY 2019 Adjusted Budget. Budget items that were discussed included additional allocation for electric bus batteries, the Arts and Culture, and Recreational Department programs.
Adjusted Budget Staff Report
Adjusted Budget Adoption Ordinance FY 2019
Budget Summary

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Construction and Development and Impact Fee Waivers: Policy and Title 11 Code Amendments

City staff presented to Council the policy and title code amendments for construction and development, and impact fee waivers. The intent of this discussion was for City staff and Council members to make sure they’re on the same page regarding the intent for said fee waivers to include impact fees, as well as the timeline code amendment.
Fee Waiver Policy Staff Report
Attachment A: Fee Policy

 

Parking Outreach Plan

City staff provided an update on the Winter Parking Outreach Plan. Staff proposed expanding the current residential parking program from 9th Street to Deer Valley Drive. The intent is for the parking program to be more of a hybrid program that works in conjunction with the two hour rule. As part of the outreach plan, City staff hoped to receive input from the public.
Parking Outreach Plan Staff Report
Attachment A: Parking Outreach Flier
Attachment B: Residential Permit Zone G Map

 

Main Street District National Register of Historic Places Boundary Expansion

The Main Street National Register Historic District Expansion is being reviewed by State preservation officers with the possibility of adding the east side of Main Street to the district. This addition would not affect Hillside Avenue or Grappa.
Main Street National Register Historic District Expansion Staff Report
Exhibit A: Main Street Historic District Expansion Letter

 

Bonanza Flat Update

City staff provided Council with an update regarding Bonanza Flat land management. Changes are to include widening of some of the winter access corridors as well as adding and allowing for public and limited overnight parking to the lot located above Montage Deer Valley.
Bonanza Flat Update

 

Park City Awarded Designation of SolSmart Gold

The Sustainability Department presented Council with the SolSmart Gold award. The City received this designation for being at the forefront of solar energy integration. Park City is the only city in Utah to have received the gold status designation. Park City has the most permissive code in Utah as it pertains to rooftop solar with an overarching goal of preserving the community’s character while still making it possible for Parkites to harvest energy from the sun. Read the full press release here.

 

PUBLIC INPUT

A resident from Lower Park Avenue shared feedback regarding the parking plan on Park Avenue during the winter months. He noted specifically that parking was challenging between 2:00-6:00 a.m. while the road is plowed. Council briefly discussed the outreach plan for parking on Park Avenue and any anticipated changes.

 

COUNCIL APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

 

OLD BUSINESS

Council approved the following old business item:

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council approved the following new business items:

    UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

    • Park City Library Board: 12/19, 12:00 p.m. at Park City Library
    • City Council: 12/20, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall *Tuesday meeting
    • City Council: 1/8, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

     

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    Converting our electricity to 100% renewable is a major part of our transition to become a carbon neutral community. Renewable electricity is created using technologies that don't burn any fossil fuels to create energy, such as water, wind or the sun. There are no associated greenhouse gas emissions with creating energy from renewables. We're confident that the future will be powered with renewables.

    Approximately one-third of our community-wide carbon footprint comes from the electricity we use. Decarbonization means removing the carbon emitted from our energy sources. Transitioning to renewables is how we will decarbonize the energy that Park City uses.

    In 2016, Park City made the decision to work with the local utility, Rocky Mountain Power, to work together to bring 100% renewable electricity to Park City. Salt Lake City, Summit County and Moab have joined the effort and in total we will convert eighteen percent of Utah’s electric grid to renewables. While Park City is a small community of only around 8,000 people, we believe we have the power to influence to create a pathway for other communities to transition to 100% renewables.

    Not only does renewable energy emit drastically fewer carbon emissions as it produces electricity, it will transform Utah’s economy, produce jobs and provide stable electricity. It will also clean the air as we transition our homes, buildings, and transportation to fully electric. Renewables are becoming cheaper than fossil fuels. Renewable energy has plunged is price, and now is competitive, and often cheaper, when compared to traditional coal and natural gas generation. Renewable electricity often has zero cost fuel. The sun and wind don’t ever send a bill. Compare this to traditional coal and natural gas generation, where the fuel price can fluctuate. PacifiCorp, Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company, recently stated that thirteen of its twenty-two coal plants are uneconomic.

    In addition, renewable energy keeps the dollars spent on energy close to home. Park City alone spends over $245 million per year on energy, much of which ends up in unstable or even corrupt regions of the world. Imagine if that money was spent on local jobs, benefiting our local economy?

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