12/05/2006 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2006
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session
on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at 7 : 00 p.m. in Room 315, City Council
Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
Van Turner Nancy Saxton Dave Buhler
Soren Simonsen Eric Jergensen Carlton Christensen
Jill Remington Love
Sam Guevara, Acting Mayor; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council
Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City
Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Buhler presided at and conducted the meeting.
#1. 7:10:33 PM The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2 . 7:10:57 PM Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember
Christensen seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City
Council meeting held November 21 , 2006, which motion carried, all
members voted aye. View Minutes
(M 06-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
#1 . RE: 7:11:13 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a
resolution regarding the issuance by the Colorado Health Facilities
Authority of its Revenue Bonds (AlloSource Project) Series 2006 in one
or more series in the aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed
$16, 000, 000 . (AlloSource Inc. will place approximately $1, 300, 000 of
equipment in its Salt Lake City facility) . View Attachments
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to
close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
adopt Resolution 78 of 2006, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(Q 06-13)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7:12:26 PM
Michael Siler thanked the Council for passing the non-smoking
ordinance and distributed plaques from the American Cancer Society.
Junior Cruz, Guillermo Miramontes, Michael Clara and Anthony
Galvez spoke regarding the "Adam Galvez Street" proposal . Comments
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included Scout project, tribute to military personnel, sacrifices/cost
for freedom, debt of gratitude and thanking/honoring heroes .
Jeff Salt, Nancy Von Allmen and Ty Harrison spoke concerning
proposal to change Parley' s Historic Nature Park to an off-leash dog
park. Comments included affect on streams/watershed, pollutants, urban
interface, protecting community values, recreation opportunities,
wildlife and natural resource protection, long-range design/management
plans, residents afraid to use dog parks, fees, fencing, restricted
activities and zoning protections .
Bob Fisher spoke regarding the National Anthem and exercising
citizen rights .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . RE: 7:34:50 PM Adopting a resolution regarding a request by
Michael Cruz, and Boy Scout Troop 987 for an honorary name change of
300 South Street between Redwood Road and Interstate 15 (I-15) to "Adam
Galvez Street" (Petition No. 400-06-33) . View Attachments
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to
adopt Resolution 80 of 2006.
Councilmember Turner thanked Junior Cruz, Troop 987 and others who
worked diligently on this project. He said the proposal received a lot
of support/attention and provided a way for the community to pay
tribute to the Galvez family and honor military heroes .
Councilmember Christensen said he felt it was important for people
to learn from the experiences/challenges of military personnel and
recognize what was required to maintain freedom. He said although
there were many political opinions, tragedy and human loss was
universal and it was important for people to recognize and appreciate
the sacrifices made by these men and women.
Councilmember Saxton said she wanted to commend those who had
participated in the project. She said this was an opportunity to
celebrate the life of Mr. Galvez and to be reminded of what he did in
the community and the people he touched.
Councilmember Buhler called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
Councilmember Buhler asked Mr. and Mrs . Galvez to stand and be
recognized by the audience .
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7:43:42 PM Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Love
seconded that the Council not accept any new petitions for honorary
street name changes until a formal policy could be reviewed and adopted
by the Council and that Planning proceed with processing only those
honorary street name petitions with complete application information as
of this date .
Councilmember Saxton said she was not concerned about the existing
policy. She said she was not opposed to reviewing the issue but wanted
the process to be completed quickly.
Councilmember Buhler called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
(P 06-16)
#2 . RE: 7:39:49 PM Adopting two resolutions regarding the
interlocal cooperative agreements on Phase III and Phase IV for the
Parley' s Creek Corridor Trail (PRATT) , which will connect the
Bonneville Shoreline Trail on the east with the Jordan River Parkway
Trail on the west. View Attachments
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
adopt Resolution 81 of 2006 and Resolution 82 of 2006.
Councilmember Simonsen said the agreements allowed environmental
and design work to be completed. He said the project had City-wide
implications even though it was located mainly in District 7 . He said
a lot of hard work and cooperation had gone into addressing key
questions and concerns and he appreciated everyone who participated and
supported the project.
Councilmember Buhler called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
(C 06-814) (C 06-815)
#3 . RE: 7:29:44 PM Adopting a resolution supporting Delta Air
Lines efforts to retain its independence as an air carrier and urging
federal officials to conduct a thorough review of a proposed merger
between U.S . Airways and Delta Air Lines . View Attachments
Councilmember Buhler said this was a "New Business" item which was
inadvertently listed under "Unfinished Business" .
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded
to suspend the rules and adopt Resolution 79 of 2006.
Councilmember Christensen said historically the Council did not
get involved with business mergers/transactions . He said potentially
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the merger could have broad public impact and he felt the Council
needed to address the issue and ask federal officials to take an honest
look at the proposal . He said the airport was a City facility which
not only served the City but the entire region. He said Delta Airlines
had contributed extensively to benefits received by the City through
the years . He said he was concerned when the merger/process was
concluded that residents/businesses ended up with equal or better
service . He said he felt immediate prospects were not great and the
issue needed to be thoroughly reviewed before any transaction was
finalized.
Councilmember Buhler said Delta Airlines had been a very important
corporate citizen of the community and employed a lot of people both
locally and regionally. He said fear of the unknown was very real with
a hostile takeover like this . He said he felt it was important to note
that Delta employees had sacrificed to help the airline through the
bankruptcy. He said though unusual, he felt it was appropriate for the
Council and Mayor to go on record expressing concerns and stating the
City' s support for Delta Airlines .
Councilmember Jergensen said it was important to recognize in the
initial stages of Delta' s bankruptcy, they closed hubs in other areas
of the country but remained committed to Salt Lake City. He said
considering Delta' s commitment to the City, the airport and the
economic development benefits derived from having worldwide access he
felt it was appropriate to reciprocate and support Delta by adopting
the resolution.
Councilmember Buhler called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye.
(R 06-26)
#4 . RE: 7:42:23 PM Adopting a resolution regarding the creation of
Salt Lake City Central Business Improvement District No. DA-CBID-06 to
continue to promote business activity and economic development in an
area of Central Downtown Salt Lake City by assessing benefited
properties within the District for the costs of such economic promotion
activities for a period of three years (the "assessments") . View
Attachments
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Simonsen seconded
to adopt Resolution 83 of 2006.
Councilmember Jergensen thanked Bob Farrington, the Downtown
Alliance and the Chamber of Commerce for their hard work and wisely
using funds to benefit and improve the viability of downtown.
Councilmember Buhler called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
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(Q 06-10)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 45 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Regular Session meeting held
December 5, 2006 .
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