Park City Council Meeting Summary March 14, 2019

Post Date:03/21/2019 11:33 AM

SUMMARY of the MARCH 14 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

IN THE WORK SESSION

Affordable Housing Update
Staff presented an affordable housing update, specifically reviewing Area Median Income (AMI) qualifications and consideration of any potential changes, and whether or not essential public sector and City employees should be given priority in the housing lottery process. There was extensive discussion, with a request to follow up on the subject at a later date. Staff committed to return with additional information that will help to better define future definitions for improving and clarifying the City’s housing lottery qualifications.
Affordable Housing Update
Affordable Housing Staff Report

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Deer Valley Drive/SR-224 Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project Update
Staff provided an update regarding the Deer Valley Drive/SR-224 pedestrian and bicycle improvement project. This project, which the City is working on in conjunction with UDOT, will reconfigure some of the right-of-ways, as well as increase bicycle lane width in order to broaden the multi-modal aspects of the roadway and improve safety for its users.
Deer Valley Drive Staff Report
Exhibit A: Preferred Alternative

 

Park City Municipal Website Redesign Project Status
Staff updated Council on the current status of the City’s website redesign, as they plan to do regularly throughout the enhancement process. At this time, one month into the project, staff has been provided with a wire-frame structure that characterizes the visual elements of the new site.
Website Redesign Update

 

Summer Day Camp Registration Discussion
An item previously discussed with Council, staff provided additional detail into the registration process and guidelines for summer day camp registration, and whether or not those who live in 84060 should be prioritized (which would require proof of residency). There was significant discussion among Council and City staff, and, given the short timeline, it was suggested to hold off on implementing any registration changes until next year’s sign-ups.
Summer Day Camp Staff Report
Exhibit A: Summer Day Camp Staff Communications Report

 

PUBLIC INPUT
A Deer Valley Resort representative, alongside City staff and Council, discussed overflow parking issues seen at the resort during the 2018/19 ski season, and ways in which the issues could be mitigated and improved. Deer Valley is allotted a specific percentage of days where the resort can overflow its parking into the public right-of-way. The annual allotment has been exceeded this season, prompting the City to notify Deer Valley that additional public right of way overflow parking is not permitted until the resort returns to discuss this with the Park City Planning Commission.  

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Council approved the following items from the consent agenda:

  • A five year sponsorship agreement with U.S. Ski and Snowboard (formerly, United States Ski and Snowboard Association). Renewing this long-term agreement would allow coaches, staff, and teams to train at PC MARC at no charge, and in return PC MARC is licensed to market the facility as an “Official Training Center of U.S. Ski and Snowboard.”
    USSA Agreement 2019 Staff Report                                                                

OLD BUSINESS

Council approved the following old business items:

 

Council discussed the following old business items:

Local Parks Preservation Master Plan and the Protection of Local Parks
Staff and representatives from the Recreation Advisory Board presented the Local Park Preservation Master Plan to Council, with recommendation to add additional protection of local park space. There was discussion regarding which space is recommended to be preserved, as well as preservation guidelines and stipulations, and involving the City’s Planning department.
Parks Preservation Staff Report

 

Special Services Contracts:
Staff discussed with Council the Special Services Contracts, which had been discussed at a previous Council meeting. The intent is to give area non-profits time to reply to the RFP to allow the City to integrate contracts into this year’s budget process. There was a public hearing with representatives from area nonprofits. This item will return to Council in early April.
Special Service Contracts Staff Report
Innovation Grant Request for Application

 

2019 Legislative Update
Staff provided an update on the 2019 Legislative Session, which wrapped up on March 14. Here is the status of high-focus bills watched closely by City staff and Council members:

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • City Council: 3/21, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Planning Commission: 3/27, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • Historic Preservation Meeting: 4/3, 5:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 4/4, 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.