Park City Council Meeting Summary April 18, 2019

Post Date:04/23/2019 4:13 PM

SUMMARY of the APRIL 18 PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING

IN THE STUDY SESSION

Public Art Advisory Board Annual Update
City staff and representatives from the Public Art Advisory Board presented an annual update to Council. They reviewed three completed projects, which include the Olympic Legacy project (Legacy Alive), the PCMARC Gravity & Gear, and the China Bridge mural, Wild City. There are three projects scheduled for completion this May, including the McPolin Tunnel mural, utility box installation, and the installation of Loosey the Moose along the Bear Bench Walkway on Swede Alley. Additional projects scheduled for this summer, ongoing projects, long term planning, and outreach opportunities were also discussed.
Annual PAAB Update Staff Report
Exhibit A: Public Art Advisory Board Background 2019
Exhibit B1: DRAFT Strategic Plan and Project Prioritization 2019
Exhibit B2: April 2019 PAAB Budget Update

 

IN THE WORK SESSION

2019 Legislative Recap with State Representative Tim Quinn
City staff and State Representative Tim Quinn discussed the past legislative session. Rep. Quinn was instrumental in passing the Renewable Energy Legislation (HB411), and safeguarded Park City’s ability to reduce the volume of single-use plastic bags. There was further discussion among Rep. Quinn and City Council about what can be expected with restructuring the State’s sales tax structure during the upcoming interim legislative session.

 

IN THE REGULAR MEETING

STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Carbon Footprint Update 2016-2018
City staff presented Council with an overview of Park City Municipal’s carbon footprint for the years 2016, 2017, and 2018. Staff spoke to this topic during Council’s February retreat, and were asked to come back to council with an update. The full report looks at energy use of the Marsac building, transit and transportation, and other buildings and facilities.
Municipal Carbon Footprint Staff Report

 

International Chiefs of Police Association “One Mind Campaign Pledge”
Police personnel updated Council on their “One Mind Campaign Pledge,” highlighting the efforts to provide all officers with training in mental health crisis intervention. As part of the pledge, Park City Police Department developed and implemented a model policy to address officers’ interactions with those experiencing a mental health crisis. 100% of PCPD’s officers have received training in Mental Health First Aid. Because of Park City Council’s focus on mental health awareness and services, in addition to the critical priority of Social Equity, PCPD has not only met the standards for this international pledge, but has exceeded the required officer training.
Police Department One Mind Campaign Pledge

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Council approved the following items from the consent agenda:

 

OLD BUSINESS

Council approved the following old business items:

 

NEW BUSINESS

Council approved the following new business items:

 

PARK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING

NEW BUSINESS

Housing Authority approved the following new business item:

 

PARK CITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING

NEW BUSINESS

The Redevelopment Agency approved the following new business item:

 

UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS

  • Planning Commission: 4/24, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 5/2, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
  • Planning Commission: 5/8, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
  • City Council: 5/16, 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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