12/04/2012 - Formal Meeting - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2012
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session
on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 7 : 00 p.m. in Room 315, City Council
Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Soren Simonsen Luke Garrott Jill Remington Love
Kyle LaMalfa Charlie Luke Carlton Christensen
The following Councilmember was absent:
Stan Penfold
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Edwin Rutan, City
Attorney; Ralph Becker, Mayor; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff;
and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:08:04 PM Pledge of Allegiance.
#2 . 7:08:36 PM Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Garrott
seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting
held Tuesday, November 20 , 2012, which motion carried, all members
present voted aye . View Attachments
(M 12-3)
Boy Scout Troop 192 from the Sugar House area was introduced.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . RE: 7:13:09 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting:
a. Design Guidelines for Residential Properties in the H-
Historic Preservation Overlay District and Landmark Sites . An
ordinance that would update the existing design guidelines for
residential properties within the H-Historic Preservation Overlay
District and landmark sites and create a preservation handbook for
historic districts and properties including design guidelines and
other educational information pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-
00471 . The proposal would implement current preservation best
practices, provide flexibility in addressing projects on a case-by-
case basis and provide information on:
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• Preservation principles .
• Background on the history and architectural development of the
City.
• How to use the guidelines for rehabilitation and new construction
projects and address unique circumstances for specific projects .
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. View
Attachments
(0 12-33)
b. Design Guidelines for Commercial Properties in the H-
Historic Preservation Overlay District and Landmark Sites . An
ordinance that would establish design guidelines for commercial
properties within the H-Historic Preservation Overlay District and
landmark sites pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2009-00628 . The
proposal would:
• Implement current preservation best practices .
• Provide flexibility in addressing projects on a case-by-case
basis .
• Serve as the basis for making informed and consistent decisions .
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. View
Attachments
(0 12-34)
c. Design Guidelines for Signs in the H-Historic Preservation
Overlay District and Landmark Sites . An ordinance that would
establish design guidelines for exterior signs within the H-Historic
Preservation Overlay District and landmark sites pursuant to Petition
No. PLNPCM2011-00472 . The proposal would:
• Implement current preservation best practices .
• Provide flexibility in dealing with changes to existing signs .
• Design guidance for future projects .
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. View
Attachments
(0 12-11)
NOTE : Items a, b and c listed above were addressed together.
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7:13:31 PM Cindy Cromer and Dave Richards spoke in favor of the
proposal . Comments included buy local, more outreach, educate
residents about benefits and promote historic preservation.
Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
#2 . RE: 7:16:27 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map of the North Temple
Boulevard Plan and the Zoning Map pertaining to property located at
549 West 400 North pursuant to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2012-00254 and
PLNPCM2012-00255 . The proposal would enable the property owner,
Signature Books, to combine the lot with an adjacent parcel and
develop the site as a small mixed use development. The existing zoning
would not allow this . The proposal would:
• Change the North Temple Boulevard Plan Future Land Use Map from
Transit Station Area Stable to Transit Station Area Transition.
• Change the Zoning Map from Special Development Pattern
Residential District (SR-1A) to Transit Station Area Urban Center
(TSA-UC) .
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Signature Books . View Attachments
Keiko Jones, Ron Priddis, Dave Richards and Jason Walker spoke in
favor of the proposal . Comments included limited space to build,
mixed-use project, petitioner owns multiple properties, good landlord,
rentals not always bad for neighborhoods, zoning intended to increase
density, area enhanced by project, need for affordable rental housing,
petitioner provides quality housing, long-term community commitment
and private/governmental cooperation needed to provide viable
solutions .
Maria Garciaz submitted written comments expressing concern about
the number of rental units being developed in the Guadalupe
neighborhood.
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Garrott
seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future
meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(P 12-18)
#3. 7:26:01 PM RE : Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance to rezone properties located at approximately 548 West 300
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North, 375 North 500 West, and 543 West 400 North from Light
Manufacturing (M-1) to Transit Area Station - Urban Center (TSA-UC)
pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00665 . The proposed rezoning
would:
• Implement recommendations in the North Temple Boulevard and
Capitol Hill land use master plans .
• Focus future development on creation of a vibrant, safe, well-
connected urban center with a diverse mix of land uses and
amenities .
• Correct an oversight when the properties were not included in the
North Temple Boulevard Plan/rezoning project (2010) .
• Eliminate the potential to establish new light manufacturing uses
on the properties .
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker. View
Attachments
Walt Webster and Bill Ince spoke/submitted written comments about
the proposal . Comments included public education regarding dangers
associated with railroad tracks/crossings, increased risk/accidents
with more residents and increased trespassing/fatalities/vandalism.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action, which motion carried, all
members present voted aye .
(0 12-35)
#4 . 7:30:29 PM RE: Accept public comment and consider approving a
resolution regarding the purchase of a 15 . 85 acre property at 2596
North 2200 West that could potentially be developed as a neighborhood
park serving the Rose Park and Westpointe communities . The land is
abutted by farmland and could be used for multiple recreational uses
and public benefit. The land acquisition would cost $690, 000 in Open
Space Bond Funds . View Attachments
Markus Mika, Mason Nowels , Michael Suchoza, Collin Gerlach,
Heather Gerlach, David Roper, Che Bathelt, Michael Eisenberg, Zachary
Egan Ralphs , Jory Reid, Justin Kuhnel, Chad Cross, Anne Cannon and
Jason Beck spoke or submitted written comments in favor of the
proposal . Comments including utilizing land for disk golf course,
increased benefits for local community, more recreational
opportunities needed, reduced water needs/maintenance, develop park
with native grass/shrubs/trees, promote charity events, physical
benefits/family activity and need for more open space.
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Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Christensen
seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future
date, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(R 12-17)
#5. 7:49:34 PM RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting:
a. Ordinance : Budget Amendment No. 1, Solid Waste Management
Facility (Landfill) 2012 budget mid-year adjustments item. An
ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the
employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2012-13 .
(B 12-3)
b . Ordinance : Solid Waste Management Facility (Landfill) budget
for calendar year 2013 . An ordinance adopting the Solid Waste
Management Facility budget for calendar year 2013 . View Attachments
(B 13-3)
Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close
the public hearing and defer action to December 11, 2012 , which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
#6. 8:16:02 PM RE : Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending Chapter 18 . 64 (Demolition) , and Chapter 18 . 97
(Mitigation of Residential Housing Loss) , and Section 18 . 48 .250
(Boarded Building Maintenance) , Salt Lake City Code, to modify the
process and requirements for demolition of buildings and structures,
and maintenance of boarded buildings . The purpose of this ordinance is
to provide for timely completion of demolition and improvement of
property thereafter to ensure demolition is not detrimental to the use
and enjoyment of surrounding property, to avoid demolition by neglect,
and to encourage preservation of the City' s housing stock. Petitioner
- Salt Lake City Council . View Attachments
Cindy Cromer said as long as the trigger for implementation was
"boarding" nothing would be accomplished. She said she owned property
next to a rundown/secured building and wanted something done with it.
Anne Cannon submitted written comments asking the Council to
consider potential consequences to residential neighborhoods .
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action, which motion carried, all
members present voted aye .
8:18:11 PM Discussion was held with Neil Lindberg, Council Legal
Director, Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director, and David
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Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff, regarding proposed changes outlined
in the five bullet points listed below.
• Be more specific about what constitutes a nuisance (a standard
used by the chief building official and fire marshal that allows
immediate demolition) . The present language, based on the blight
standard found in redevelopment law, is too broad and far
reaching. See Subsection 18 . 64 . 040 .A. 2 . c.
• Use an administrative committee appointed by the Mayor rather
than the HAAB to give an opinion regarding whether a particular
building or structure should be demolished. See Subsection
18 . 64 . 040 .A. 3 .
• Revise the demolition by neglect rule to specify that maintenance
standards for outside buildings will be the same for boarded
buildings, vacant/secured buildings and occupied rental dwelling
units . See Sections 18 . 64 . 045 and 18 . 48 . 250 . (Please be aware
that the inside of the structure is addressed in Item 4 . )
• Add a provision prohibiting salvage inside a boarded building
unless a demolition permit is issued. See Section 18 . 64 . 045 .
• Clarify that the ordinance would not necessarily result in the
City performing maintenance or construction work. For example, if
a roof needs significant repair the City would likely take legal
action to request that a court order the owner to perform the
repair.
Mr. Lindberg said discussions with the Administration included
utilizing all tools within the City' s scope/authority, such as liens
or negative credit reporting for non-compliant cases . Ms . Gust-Jenson
said the Administration had been successful using liens and suggested
the Council urge them to continue utilizing that tool even earlier in
the process . Mr. Lindberg said another idea was the possibility of
having the Council appropriate some amount of money in an enforcement
fund which could be replenished as lien money was collected.
Councilmember Simonsen asked if Council Members had objections to
proposed changes . No objections were raised. Mr. Lindberg said after
making the changes, he would send a copy to the Administration/Council
for review/feedback and then prepare a final ordinance for formal
consideration at the next meeting.
Councilmember Simonsen asked if Council Members had other
modifications they wanted to make besides those recommended by Mr.
Lindberg. Councilmember Garrott said he was interested in enforcement
enhancements that would strengthen the purpose behind the legislation.
Councilmember Simonsen said that might require a broader discussion .
He said the Council could ask staff to prepare some legislative intent
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language for a future budget amendment or for the upcoming annual
budget process .
(0 12-3)
#7 . 7:50:13 PM RE : Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending Section 3.24 . 115, Salt Lake City Code, to clarify
that bid requirements apply to all City funded building improvement
and public works projects over a specified dollar amount . View
Attachments
Peter Cook, Roger Ellis, Donald Brummel, David Belcher and Paul
Belcher spoke in favor of the proposal . Comments included employee
incentives, safety programs/training, health benefits, veteran
employment assistance, responsibility to ensure employee welfare, low-
bid impact on work force/bidding process and disadvantages associated
with providing public projects .
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Love seconded to close
the public hearing and defer action to December 11, 2012, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(0 12-6)
#8 . 7:57:58 PM RE : Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance renumbering by amendment Chapter 17 . 91, Salt Lake City Code,
and creating Chapter 17 . 90 relating to street light enterprise fund
and amending Chapter 2 . 08 . The proposal would create a Street Lighting
Enterprise Fund and charge a monthly fee of $3 . 73 for all single,
duplex and triplex residential units . Commercial and industrial
customers and multifamily residences that are larger than triplexes
would be charged $3 . 73 monthly for each 75-feet of front footage. The
City estimates $3 . 6 million would be generated in additional revenue
should the fee program be adopted. The proposed fee would not result
in a corresponding drop in property taxes . Funding for street
lighting currently comes from the General Fund, which is funded
through annual property taxes . View Attachments
Randy Sorensen, Jay Ingleby, Ruth Cherecwich, Richard Starley,
Jeff Bair, Kim Hibbert, Jeff Walker and Katherine Gardner spoke and/or
submitted written comments regarding the proposal . Comments included
financial impact on elderly/fixed incomes, current economic impacts,
utilize other revenue sources, lighting reduces vandalism/break-ins,
find creative ways to stop wire/metal theft, private lighting
issues/costs, ongoing maintenance costs, safety issues, recruit
citizen participation to deter theft, sustainable funding source
needed, abandoned lighting projects, budget property taxes to cover
infrastructure/costs, fees continue to escalate and taxpayers rights
relegated to elected officials .
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Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember LaMalfa
seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future
meeting, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(0 12-37)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 8:41:07 PM RE: Adopt an ordinance adopting Budget Amendment No.
1 for Fiscal Year 2012-13 . Budget amendments happen several times each
year to reflect adjustments to the City' s budgets, including proposed
project additions and modifications . This amendment contains a number
of proposed adjustments to the budget, including: (Note : for complete
list see attached transmittal . )
• Two recommended Fire Department studies : one study for Fire
Station No. 3 in Sugar House, and one to review current service
levels and assist in the development or modification of service
levels to ensure safe and effective responses for fire
suppression, emergency medical services, and specialty response
situations .
• Study for a crime lab and evidence storage facility.
• Wetland mitigation at the Regional Athletic Complex.
• Mid-year adjustments for the Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste
Management Facility (the "Landfill") - refer to Item C5 .
• Changes to the scope and funding for the remodel of the City' s
Plaza 349 building. View Attachments
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Garrott
seconded to adopt Ordinance 85 of 2012, amending the Fiscal Year 2012-
2013 as proposed by the Administration for the following items :
• A-18 - South Davis Transit Study - Matching Funds - $30 ,000 from
Fund Balance of the General Fund.
• E-5 - United States Department of Urban Development (HUD)
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG Round 11/12 Funding) - $100 ,766 .
• E-6 - United States Department of Urban Development (HUD)
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG Second Round 12/13 Funding) -
$140 ,266 .
• A-7 - Plaza 349/City and County Building Furniture Purchase
($100 ,000 Fund Balance of the General Fund, and $265,000 of
Barnes Bank Proceeds .
8:42 :42 PM Councilmember Christensen commented on the motion .
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Councilmember Simonsen called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
Councilmember Christensen asked if the budget amendment needed to
remain open to address additional items . He said his intent, as part
of the motion, was for it to remain open.
(B 12-10)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 8:43:57 PM
Councilmember Love congratulated the Mayor on his appointment to
the National League Executive Committee . Councilmember Luke asked for
clarification on the position. Mayor Becker said he was elected by
National League of Cities membership to serve as the second Vice
President .
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 8:46:29 PM
Jeff Bair said the 400 East and 2100 South intersection was
dangerous for pedestrians despite a clearly marked crosswalk and
wanted help with enforcement/improvements . Councilmember Love said
she would have Transportation look into it . She said a list was being
compiled for mobile traffic calming devices and would pass this along
as a potential location.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . RE: 8:50:40 PM Adopting a proposed resolution declaring the
City Council' s intent to create an assessment area in downtown Salt
Lake City for economic promotion activities and setting a 5 : 00 p.m. ,
January 8, 2013, deadline to file written protests against the
creation of the proposed assessment area . The proposed resolution
also would set a 7 :00 p.m. hearing on January 8, 2013, for the City
Council to receive oral protests against creation of the assessment
area. View Attachments
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to
adopt Resolution 48 of 2012, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
(Q 12-11)
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 51 p.m.
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Council Chair
City Recorder
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council Regular Session meeting
held December 4, 2012 .
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