Park City Council Meeting Summary January 29, 2019

Post Date:02/05/2019 3:23 PM

SUMMARY of the JANUARY 29 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Bonanza Flat Update
City staff provided to Council an informative update on Bonanza Flat open space management. The update included information about ongoing property vandalism, the Mid-Mountain parking area, enforcement, and the City’s monitoring program, where City staff visits the property multiple times a week.
Bonanza Flat Staff Report

 

Final Design Review for Woodside Park Phase 2 Affordable Housing Project
City staff, alongside a representative from Method Studio Architects, provided to Council the final design of the Woodside Park Phase 2 affordable housing project, which included 3D drawings and virtual reality mock-ups. Permission from Council was requested to move forward with the construction designs.
Woodside Park Phase 2 Final Design Staff Report

 

COUNCIL APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:

  • A request to execute the first addendum to the Professional Services Agreement with Ward Engineering Group for Golf Maintenance Building Engineering Services for an amount not to exceed $28,512.50. This addendum is a small change order for the back nine of the golf course plat.
    Golf Maintenance Building Contract Addendum Staff Report


  • A request to approve a property lease for the City-owned property located at 1302 Norfolk Avenue. The City purchased this property in December, and has agreed to extend the lease for the tenant.
    1302 Norfolk Avenue Lease Staff Report

  • A request to execute the third amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with URS Corporation for services related to the Richardson Flat Tailings Site Operable Unit 4 (OU4), more commonly known as the Prospector Drain. Administrative Order on consent for an increase to the contract in an amount not to exceed $54,422. This will extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2020.
    Prospector Drain Contract Addendum Staff Report

  • A request to approve a Service Provider/Professional Services Agreement with Future I.Q., in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for consultant services to implement and manage the Park City Community Vision 2020 project.
    Future IQ Staff Report

    Future IQ Proposal

    Future IQ Appendix

 

OLD BUSINESS

Council approved the following old business item:

  • An ordinance amending the Land Management Code of Park City, Utah. The code amends sections 15-2.1-6 Development On Steep Slopes, 15-2.2-3 Lot And Site Requirements, 15-2.2-6 Development On Steep Slopes, 15-2.3-4 Lot And Site Requirements, and 15-2.3-7 Development On Steep Slopes, and continues the remainder of the proposed LMC changes that were reviewed at the January 15, 2019 City Council meeting. The LMC amendment was continued from last meeting.
    Historic Districts Code Amendments Staff Report
    LMC Amendments Ordinance

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council approved the following new business items:

 
2019 Legislative Update
City Staff provided an update on the 2019 legislative session, which began January 28. City staff members are currently developing a bill watch list. There have already been over 1,000 bills submitted for consideration and include topics surrounding water, mental health, building, and sales tax amendments. City staff stated that the current proposals to amend the sales tax distribution formula would disrupt the City’s ability to mitigate tourism impacts – traffic and parking, special events, congestion management, public safety, etc.

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • City Council Retreat: 2/7-2/8, 9:00 a.m. at Park City Library
  • State of the City: 2/12, 6:00 p.m. at Park City Library/Santy Auditorium
  • Planning Commission: 2/13, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 2/14, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 2/28, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

 

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Renewables

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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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