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02/07/2006 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 7, 2006, 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 Van Turner Nancy Saxton Soren Simonsen Eric Jergensen Dave Buhler Jill Remington Love Rocky Fluhart, Deputy Mayor; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present. Councilmember Buhler presided at and Councilmember Jergensen conducted the meeting. #1 . 7:05:49 PM The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance. #2 . 7:06:42 PM Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held January 17 , 2006, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (M 06-3) View Minutes UNFINISHED BUSINESS: #1. 7:07:41 PM RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and providing for the sale of Salt Lake City, Utah Special Assessment Bonds, Series 2006 (Rose Park Special Improvement District) (The "Series 2006 Bonds") providing for pricing and terms of the Series 2006 Bonds, prescribing the form of bonds, the maturity and denomination of said bonds; providing for the continuance of a guaranty fund; authorizing and approving a bond purchase agreement; and related matters . View Attachment Councilmember Christensen said he understood the bonds were sold to Zion' s Bank. He said even though he was employed by Zion' s Bank, he wanted to disclose he was not involved in the sale or selection of the bond purchaser. Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt Resolution 8 of 2006, which motion carried, all members voted aye . (Q 04-3) #2 . 7:08:27 PM RE : Adopting a resolution adding an honorary name of "Rosa Parks Boulevard" to 200 East between South Temple and 600 South. View Attachment 06 - 10 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt Resolution 9 of 2006 . Councilmember Christensen said the signs were in place and thanked Council and City staff for expediting the process . He said a small ceremony would be held February 8, 2006 at 4 : 00 p.m. in the Library' s Urban Room. He said the Youth City Council would conduct and participate in the ceremony. He said this would be an educational opportunity for them and a good reminder to the community what an average person could do with a lot of courage . He said he appreciated the donations which were made to cover the cost of the signage. Councilmember Buhler thanked Council Members Christensen and Saxton for bringing the idea forward. He said he had the opportunity to meet Rosa Parks over a decade ago . He said Ms . Parks was inspirational and provided a great lesson about how people could make a difference . Councilmember Love also thanked Council Members Christensen and Saxton. She said the kindergarten class at Uinta was doing a report on American heroes . She said about half the girls were doing their report on Rosa Parks and she would tell them what action the Council had taken. Councilmember Turner said he appreciated the hard work that had gone into the proposal . He said when he spoke to Councilmember Christensen about street designations, they agreed the boulevard between the Library and the City and County Building would be ideal . He said he was proud the City could make this tribute and designate this location to honor Rosa Parks . Councilmember Saxton said she often thought there might be questions about naming certain streets like Martin Luther King and Cesar Chavez Boulevards when there were so many other worthy people which had done so much. She said elected officials might not be remembered after they were gone but people like Rosa Parks would be remembered and esteemed for generations . She said she felt it was fitting that Ms . Parks be remembered for her contribution to all of us . Councilmember Jergensen called for the question, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (G 05-29) #3. 7:13:21 PM RE: Adopting multiple ordinances that would extend the City' s benefits packages and bereavement and dependent leave to an employee' s "Adult Designee" and their dependents . View Attachment Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Buhler seconded to 06 - 11 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 , 2006 adopt Ordinance 4 of 2006 pertaining to certain benefits for employee dependents , adding the category of "Adult Designee" wherever an employee is eligible to provide benefits for their dependent, and defining a criteria list that the "Adult Designee" must satisfy and further moved that the Council adopt Ordinances 5 , 6, 7 , 8 and 9 of 2006 extending bereavement and dependent leave to cover an employee' s "Adult Designee" and their immediate family (parent, sibling, child) , and refer the question of the City' s overall bereavement and dependent leave benefits to the Citizens Compensation Advisory Committee, for review and any recommended changes . Councilmember Love said this had been a long process and thanked Council Members Jergensen and Buhler for working with her to develop an ordinance which she felt could be successful . She said since she first starting asking questions in July a number of things had occurred including an executive order and proposed State legislation. She said she thought the current proposal provided the fairest approach. She said the City' s single employees were carrying an unfair burden in subsidizing the insurance pool . She said the ordinance recognized that families or support-systems sometimes came in non-traditional packages and would give single employees an opportunity to recognize someone in their household, who they were going to be in a long-term relationship with. She said she hoped the Council would support the motion. Councilmember Buhler said Councilmember Love spearheaded the proposal and thanked her and Councilmember Jergensen for working on the subcommittee . He said the Council staff and Administration worked with them to develop an ordinance which he felt would be landmark not only for Salt Lake City but the entire State. He said the process began and ended with the question of what was fairest to every City employee regardless of their circumstances . He said regardless of what might happen in other venues, he thought the Council was taking a very important step. He said he felt the Council had been judicious and responsible in developing this proposal and was confident the proposal would prevail and continue to be the City' s ongoing policy. Councilmember Simonsen said he felt the Council had given thoughtful consideration to the issue and looked forward to being part of the decision. He said proposed legislation could have an impact on certain aspects of the ordinance and thought the Council might consider adopting a resolution affirming the Council' s desire to ensure municipalities have the right to determine appropriate benefits for their jurisdiction. Councilmember Buhler said that was a good idea but felt the Council was making that statement by passing the ordinance . He said perhaps in the future the Council would need to do something more . Councilmember Jergensen said he agreed. 06 - 12 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 Councilmember Saxton said this had been a difficult issue and thanked the subcommittee for taking the lead. She said the Council recognized the need for citizens to have health insurance . She said when citizens did not have insurance and required health care, everyone paid. She said she felt the City could show leadership by voting in favor of the ordinance . Councilmember Jergensen said Human Rights Commission legislation passed last year raised some concerns about real life situations among City employees which needed to be addressed. He said he felt elected officials took an oath to create resources so employees and residents could enjoy a life style which was helpful and meaningful . He said he felt this proposal went a long way toward accomplishing that goal . He said public servants needed to be diligent in treating employees and citizens equally and fairly. Councilmember Jergensen called for the question, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (0 06-5) (O 05-13) (O 05-9) (O 05-6) (O 05-7) (O 05-8) CONSENT AGENDA 7:22:15 PM #1. RE: Requesting that the Administration not hold a hearing at 5 : 00 p.m. on February 14, 2006 regarding an exchange of property and relocation of a portion of the City' s Jordan and Salt Lake City Canal to facilitate residential development . This is a value-for- exchange . View Attachment (W 06-4) #2 . RE: Adopting Resolution 10 of 2006 authorizing the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation, Salt Lake County, Unified Fire Authority and Salt Lake Valley Fire Service providing for the maintenance of fire hydrants in certain portions of Unincorporated Salt Lake County. View Attachment (C 06-62) #3. RE: Adopting a motion authorizing the Council Chair to sign a letter of engagement with Citygate Associates, LLC to conduct a management and performance audit of the Engineering Division of Salt Lake City Corporation. (G 06-3) #4 . RE: Setting the date of February 21, 2006 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Table 21A.21 . 140, of the Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to permitted and conditional uses for Special Purpose Districts pursuant to Petition No . 400-04-46 . (Moto-cross) (P 06-2) 06 - 13 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2006 #5 . RE : Approving the re-appointment of Nancy Huntsman to the Airport Board for a term extending through January 18, 2010 . (I 06-6) #6 . RE: Approving the re-appointment of Keith Christensen to the Airport Board for a term extending through January 18, 2010 . (I 06-6) #7 . RE : Approving the re-appointment of Mary Corporon to the Business Advisory Board for a term extending through December 28, 2009 . (I 06-3) #8 . RE : Approving the re-appointment of Tony Caputo to the Business Advisory Board for a term extending through December 28, 2009 . (I 06-3) #9. RE : Approving the re-appointment of Kent Moore to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through December 29, 2008 . (I 06-7) Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Sorenson seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye . The meeting adjourned at 7 : 23 p .m. Council Chair Chief Deputy City Recorder This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Regular Session meeting held February 7, 2006 . sc 06 - 14