08/17/2010 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2010
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August
17, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 315, City Council Chambers, City County Building, 451
South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Carlton Christensen Stan Penfold Van Turner
Jill Remington Love Soren Simonsen Luke Garrott
JT Martin
Mayor Ralph Becker; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Edwin Rutan,
City Attorney; David Everitt, Mayor's Chief of Staff; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City
Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Martin presided at and Councilmember Simonsen conducted the
meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:15:27 PM The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scout Troop 202.
#2. 7:16:02 PM Adopting a resolution recognizing Frank Whitby as the City
Beekeeper. View Resolution
Councilmember Martin read the attached resolution which was then presented to
Mr. Whitby by Councilmember Martin and Mayor Ralph Becker.
Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to adopt
Resolution 40 of 2010, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(R 10-1)
#2. 7:23:09 PM Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
approve the minutes for the Salt Lake City Council meeting held August 4, 2010, which
motion carried, all members voted aye.
(M 10-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(Note: 7:37:14 PM Items C1-C3 were held as one hearing to address all
overlapping issues related to the Regional Athletic Complex and Budget Amendment No.
1 for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. )
The following spoke or submitted written comments in opposition to the Regional
Athletic Complex proposal: Nancy Saxton, Eric Harvey, Jeff Salt, Dan Potts, Barbara
RuFenacht, Shirley McLaughlan, Jen Colby, Douglas Cotant, Kadee Nielson, Paul Phelps,
Bardee Mills, Analee Apgood and Naomi Franklin. Comments included ongoing
maintenance costs, economic recession, cost overruns, pay-to-play facility, legal
hearings, request for public documents, other potential sites, budget reduced for
street lights, safety issues, soccer academy, open space destruction, flood plain,
inadequate bond notice, oversized complex, trail elimination and parking issues.
Wayne Martinson and Allen Phelps spoke about preserving and developing riparian
corridors, wildlife habitats and eco systems.
David Spatafore spoke in favor of the Regional Athletic Complex proposal.
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Bill Tibbitts, Ralph Vit, Lou Anne Stevenson, Terryett Woods and Jeff Wilson
spoke about panhandling, creating jobs for the homeless and exploring funding
options.
Cindy Cromer spoke about open space retention/rezoning and riparian corridor
preservation.
#1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending
Salt Lake City Ordinance 34 of 2010 which adopted the final budget of Salt Lake City,
Utah, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011. (Please
note - this includes an item related to the Regional Athletic Complex as well as
other City budget items. ) (Budget Amendment No. 1) View Attachments
8:12:41 PM Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to
continue the hearing on Item Cl and close the hearings on Items C2 and C3, which
motion carried, all members voted aye.
(B 10-8)
#2. 8:13:05 PM RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting the
Regional Athletic Complex Riparian Restoration Plan. View Attachments
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt
Resolution 41 of 2010 approving the Regional Athletic Complex Riparian Restoration
Plan, which motion carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember Simonsen, who
voted nay.
(T 10-4)
#3. 8:14:54 PM RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the Rose Park Small Area Master Plan Future Land Use Map pursuant
to Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00028, and an ordinance amending the zoning map to rezone
property located at approximately 2223 to 2349 North Rose Park Lane from AG-2
Agriculture and OS Open Space to PL Public Lands and OS Open Space pursuant to
Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00028. View Attachments
8:15:13 PM Discussion was held with the Administration regarding the proposal.
Comments included master plan modifications, analyzing other sites, implementation
strategies, inadequate evaluations, transit access, size and availability of land,
wildlife habitat mitigation/restoration, infill issues, flood mitigation and
property/funding donations.
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to adopt
Ordinance 70 of 2010 rezoning properties located at approximately 2223 to 2349 North
Rose Park Lane from Agriculture AG-2 and Open Space to Public Lands and Open Space
and also adopt Ordinance 71 of 2010, amending the Rose Park Small Area Master Plan
Future Land Use Map and Northwest Community Plan Future Land Use Map to be consistent
with rezoning, which motion carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember
Simonsen, who voted nay.
(P 10-16)
#4. 7:24:54 PM RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the zoning map to rezone properties located at approximately 556
East 300 South and approximately 350 South 600 East from RMF-35 (Residential Multi-
Family) and RO (Residential Office) to RMU (Residential Mixed Use) pursuant to
Petition No. PLNPCM2009-01347. View Attachments
Tom Mutter, Stefanie Wedemeyer and Central City Neighborhood Council spoke or
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submitted written comments about the proposal. Comments included installing brick
facade, access issues, unsightly appearance of adjacent property, mid-block crossing
improvements and additional parking.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to close the
public hearing and defer action to a future meeting.
7:30:15 PM Councilmember Garrott said although the 300 South building design
still needed to go back to the Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) for review, he
felt the petitioner had enough time to accomplish that before the September 7, 2010
meeting. Councilmember Love asked for confirmation about the timing issue in terms
of going back to HLC. Ms. Gust-Jenson said the property owner was available to
answer questions if the Council wanted to re-open the hearing.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Love seconded to re-open the
public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Cameron Guntor, property owner/developer, said no major issues or concerns had
been expressed about the 600 East property and they were ready to start construction.
He said there were issues/concerns regarding the 300 South portion that still needed
to be addressed with HLC. He said he wanted to request, if possible, that the 600
East portion be approved and the 300 South portion be deferred to a future meeting.
Substitute Motion: Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold
seconded to close the public hearing without deferring action, which motion carried,
all members voted aye.
Council Members asked if there were any reasons the proposal could not be
divided. Ms. Gust-Jenson said no.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt Ordinance
69 of 2010 amending the zoning map to rezone property located at approximately 350
South 600 East from RMF-35 to RMU and defer action on the second part of the petition
(property located at approximately 556 East 300 South) to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members voted aye.
(P 10-17)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 8:54:43 PM
The following spoke or submitted written comments regarding the Parley's
Historic Nature Park: Jacob Schipeanboard, Jack Arnott, Gil Vardeny, Lisa Romney,
Nancy Von Allmen, Kadee Nielson, Ursula Jochmann, Devin Pope, John Robandt, John
Millsaps, Jeff Salt, Grant Hogarth, Alissa Mellem, Nadia Mumulidist, Rhea Lisonbee,
Amy Sitzler, Erin Lingenfelter, Jessica Jho, Kathleen Carson, Jackie Rabb, Jeff
Judge, Margeret Schults, Karen Hill-Burmester, Kathleen Bratcher, Joni Van Drunen,
Ben Thompson, Tukena Grigg and Jackie Pope. Comments included returning area to
natural state, support for Alternative D3, preserve/restore riparian corridor, extend
off-leash area, inappropriate activities, management/enforcement issues, conflict
resolution, funding issues, over regulation, health issues, bike damage, additional
off-leash areas and safety concerns.
Muriel Wilson said protests filed concerning the North Temple Boulevard Special
Assessment District adhered to state law and needed to be honored.
Cindy Cromer invited the Council to attend a party being hosted by the Friends
of Gilgal Gardens on September 12, 2010 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the
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Gardens acquisition as a City park.
Nancy Saxton spoke concerning riparian corridors. She said waterways needed to
be studied to determine appropriate needs/methods for adequate preservation.
Michael Picardi said he wanted the City to ensure the Grand Boulevard was
developed as originally envisioned.
Andrea Flandro spoke about crime activity at the Sons of Utah Pioneers
facility. She said surrounding properties were also being impacted and asked for the
City' s help.
George and Josie Leyba submitted written comments in opposition to the North
Temple Special Assessment proposal.
NEW BUSINESS
#1. 9:29:21 PM RE: Requesting that the Administration hold a hearing at
5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 regarding the proposed sale of property
located at 650 South Redwood Road (0.86 acres) . View Attachments
(P 10-17)
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to not call
for a public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(W 10-4)
CONSENT AGENDA 9:30:06 PM
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to approve the
Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1. RE: Approving the appointment of Martha Farney to the Community
Development and Capital Improvement Program Advisory Board for a term extending
through June 4, 2013.
(I 10-16)
#2. RE: Approving the appointment of Richard Dibblee to the Golf Enterprise
Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through July 21, 2014 .
(I 10-14)
#3. RE: Approving the appointment of Keri Jones to the Human Rights
Commission for a term extending through December 31, 2013.
(I 10-9)
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
City Recorder
This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes
of the City Council Regular Session meeting held August 17, 2010.
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