The Sandy City Council met on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 5:15 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting covered elections for council leadership, informational presentations on four mayoral appointments, a public hearing on a federal Justice Assistance Grant, discussion of a proposed building height code amendment, a general plan amendment and rezone for the Canyon Gate property, a first reading on redistricting, and a vote to override the mayor's line-item veto of the FY26-27 budget. The council adjourned after a closed session at approximately 11:18 PM.
General Citizen Comment Period (after 6:00 PM):
JAG Grant Public Hearing:
Veto Override Public Comment:
Election of City Council Chair and Vice Chair (Item 1): Council held an election. Marci Houseman (District 4) was elected Chair and Brooke Christensen (District 1) was elected Vice-Chair by a unanimous voice vote.
Mayoral Appointments for Advice and Consent (Items 2-5): Mayor Zoltanski presented four nominees:
Amendments to Title 21 (Building Height) (Item 6): Community Development presented a proposed code amendment from applicant Dave Hunt to measure residential building height from natural grade instead of finished grade on sloped lots (30% or greater). The property owner's home was built 8.5 feet over the 35-foot height limit due to a construction error using incorrect plans. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended denial (unanimous negative recommendation). The council discussed options, including spot zoning or a variance, but took no action. Councilmember Houseman offered to continue working with the residents and requested an extension of the temporary occupancy agreement.
Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment and Rezone (Items 7 & 8): Community Development presented applications from the Boyer Company to change the future land use of 7.2 acres from Institutional (IN) to Medium Density Neighborhood (MN) and rezone from R-1-8 to PUD(12) for a proposed 86-unit housing development near 825 E 9085 S. The Planning Commission forwarded positive recommendations. Council members discussed requiring owner-occupied deed restrictions or other mechanisms to encourage home ownership. The developer, Spencer Moffat, indicated a willingness to discuss a development agreement. This was an informational item; no action taken.
First Reading: Redistricting and Council Restructuring (Item 9): Councilmember Brooke Christensen proposed a first reading to begin the process of redistricting and restructuring the council from four districts with three at-large seats to a seven-district model. She cited disparities in district size and demographics. A majority of council members expressed reluctance to change the structure (preferring to wait for the 2030 census or annexation data) but were open to examining boundary adjustments. No council action was taken.
Madam Chair, we're ready when you're ready. He said he would be here any minute. And Councilmember Nickel is joining virtually. Welcome everyone. This is a Sandy City Council meeting for Tuesday, July 7th, 2026. Is that me, Dustin? I know. Okay. Um we start all our meetings with a prayer. Do I have any volunteers to give us to lead us in the prayer this evening? Ms. Houseman, would you like to do that? Go ahead. Our dear Father in Heaven, we come before thee in gratitude for the opportunity to consult with one another, learn from one another, and serve the people of Sandy. We are grateful for our employees who serve so diligently and quietly behind the scenes and providing the services that uplift and elevate the experiences of those who live within our community. We pray for thy guiding hand to be with us. Bless us as we deliberate. Bless us as we consider new team members who will be joining us, and bless us to remember that all who serve are are doing it from a place of engagement within the city and seeking to make the best decisions possible. We are grateful again for the opportunity to serve. We pray that thy guiding hand will be with us, that we will feel thy spirit and thy presence, and that we will deliberate knowing that thou art mindful of our efforts. We say these things in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Will everyone please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance? I Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. Mr. Fratter. Thank you, Madam Chair. My name is Dustin Fratto. I'm with the City Council Office. Hi, my name is Tracy. I'm counsel for the council. Chris Edwards with the Council Office. Brooke Christensen, District One. Cindy Sharkey at large. Alison Stroud, District Two. Brooke D'Souza at large. Erin DeKaiser at large. I'm Mayor Monica Zoltansky. Martin Jensen, Chief Administrative Officer. Linpace, City Attorney. Ms. Nickel, go ahead. Chris Nickel, District Three. All right. We've got everyone here with us this evening. So here's what everyone can expect out of tonight's meeting. We have on our agenda an election. We have seven in for eight information items. We've got a short consent calendar. We've got a public hearing, and we've got a council voting item.