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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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.