Park City Council Meeting Summary February 28, 2019

Post Date:03/06/2019 11:20 AM

SUMMARY of the FEBRUARY 28 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

IN THE WORK SESSION

Special Services Contract
Staff discussed the Special Services Contract program, outlining the difficult process of appropriating funds to well-deserving area nonprofits with limited City funding, and reviewed ways in which the impact of these contracts can be increased within the confines of State law. Area non-profit representatives were present and contributed to the discussion.
Special Service Contracts Staff Report
Special Service Contract - Staff Report Attachment

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

APPOINTMENTS
City Attorney Appointment

Margaret Plane was appointed Special Counsel in the City Attorney’s Office. Plane is currently Salt Lake City’s City Attorney, and Park City resident. Plane’s start date will be March 11, and her role will include functional realignment of City Attorney duties.
Special Counsel Appointment Staff Report

 

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Summer Day Camp Registration
Staff discussed the registration process for Park City Recreation’s Summer Day Camp. Each year, registration opens on April 1 and sells out within the hour. Given a brief discussion about offering an early registration period for City residents (84060) to maintain taxpayer priority, this item is on the March 14 Council meeting agenda.
Summer Day Camp Registration
Summer Day Camp Staff Report

 

2019 Special Events Update
Staff provided an update on 2019 Special Events. In addition, during the first round of receiving next year’s special event applications, 30 applications have been received as of December 2018. A few events will not be returning. If an event is denied, the host has 10 days to appeal to City Council.
2019 Special Event Review Staff Report
Exhibit A: Special Event 2019 Comparison Analysis
Exhibit B: Draft 2019 Special Event Calendar

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Council approved the following items from the consent agenda:

  • Resolution 04-2019, authorizing select individuals within the organization to make changes to the Utah Public Treasurers’ Investment Fund (PTIF) accounts. This resolution is removing Lori Collett, who retired, and adding Mindy Finlinson, the new City Treasurer.

    PTIF Resolution Staff Report
    PTIF Resolution

     

  • A professional services agreement with AJM & Associates for $41,750 to provide on-board transit surveys of the Park City Transit system. This is phase one of two of the project.On Board Transit Surveys Contract Staff Report

 

OLD BUSINESS:

  • City staff presented to Council the Library Board Annual Report, which includes program statistics, meeting room utilization, inquiries, and other items from FY2018. To maintain the status of a certified library, this annual report is required by the State. One of the most notable and positive changes at the Park City Library is that late fees were eliminated.
    Library Board Annual Report

    Library Annual Update Staff Report

     

  • City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services for$418,945. AECOM will provide engineering and site design services to increase and expand existing park-and-ride services and infrastructure for the Transit system, including Quinn’s Junction Park-and-Ride.
    Park and Ride Contract Staff Report

    Exhibit A: Maps

    Exhibit B: Scope of Services

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council carried the following new business items until later date:

 

Council approved the following new business item:

  • City Council Liaison Assignments for 2019. Each year, Council has the opportunity to update their liaison assignments, and the Council made minor changes for the 2019 calendar year.
    2019 City Council Liaison List

 

2019 Legislative Update
Staff provided a weekly update on the 2019 Legislative Session. There are two weeks left in the session, which ends March 14. The last two weeks are typically when the session becomes more active. Park City is watching closely the following bills:

  

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • Historic Preservation Board Meeting: 3/6, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Spring Projects Open House: 3/12, 5:00 p.m. at Park City Library
  • Planning Commission: 3/13, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 3/14, 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.