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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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.