City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The Sandy City Council held its twice-a-year election for City Council Chair and Vice Chair, with Council Member Hausman elected as Chair and Council Member Christensen as Vice Chair. The Council also considered several mayoral appointments for key city positions and discussed a proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regarding building height.

About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Sandy, UT
Meeting Date: July 7, 2026

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

23 items on the agenda.

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5:15 Council Meeting

Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and Introductions

5:15 Council Meeting

General Citizen Comment Period (No earlier than 6:00 PM)

The General Citizen Comment period is the time set aside for the public to comment on any City business, including any item listed on tonight's agenda. General Citizen Comment will begin no earlier than 6:00 PM. Citizen comment will also be taken during each Council Voting Item and each Public Hearing Item for comments related to those items.

Council Business•Item 1

26-345 Election of City Council Chair and Vice Chair

Council Business•Item 2

26-348 Mayor Zoltanski recommending for Council Advice and Consent the appointment of Mindy Finlinson as the City Treasurer for Sandy City.

Council Business•Item 3

26-349 Mayor Zoltanski recommending for Council Advice and Consent the appointment of Richard Benham as the City Engineer for Sandy City.

Council Business•Item 4

26-350 Mayor Zoltanski recommending for Council Advice and Consent the appointment of Rachael Van Cleave as the Communications Director for Sandy City.

Council Business•Item 5

26-351 Mayor Zoltanski recommending for Council Advice and Consent the appointment of Carlton Christensen as the Economic Development Director for Sandy City.

Council Business•Item 6

CA02132026-0007114 (CC WS) Amendments to Title 21 of the Land Development Code related to Building Height

Council Business•Item 7

GPA04222026-007196 (CC1st) Community Development Department presenting the Canyon Gate General Plan Amendment application (File #GPA04072026-007196), requesting a change of future land use designation on 7.2 acres from Institutional (IN) to Medium Density Neighborhood (MN).

Council Business•Item 8

REZ04222026-007195 (CC1st) Community Development Department presenting the Canyon Gate Rezone application (File #REZ04222026-007195), requesting that 7.2 acres be rezoned from R-1-8 to PUD(12).

Council Business•Item 9

26-352 First Reading: Council Member Christensen is recommending that the Council begin the process of redistricting and restructuring City Council Seats

Council Business•Item 10

26-339 Approval of the June 9, 2026 Draft Minutes

Council Business•Item 11

26-340 Approval of the June 16, 2026 Draft Minutes

Council Business•Item 12

26-341 Approval of the June 23, 2026 Draft Minutes

Council Business•Item 13

26-346 2025 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Public Hearing

Council Business•Item 14

26-353 City Council considering adoption of Resolution 26-76C, a resolution overriding the Mayor's June 30, 2026 veto of a portion of Resolution 26-61C, adopting the City's FY26-27 Annual Budget, and reaffirming the City Council's legislative appropriation decisions

Council Business•Item 15