01/06/2009 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2009
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 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 JT Martin Van Turner
Jill Remington Love Soren Simonsen Luke Garrott
Eric Jergensen
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Edwin Rutan, City
Attorney; Mayor Ralph Becker; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder;
were present.
Councilmember Love presided at and conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:01:52PM The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:02:26 PM Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember
Simonsen seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council
meeting held December 9, 2008, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(M 08-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: 7:02:38PM Accept public comment relating to the issuance
of sales tax revenue bonds to finance the acquisition, improvement and
remodeling of a building for use as City offices and providing for
related matters; and consider adopting a resolution authorizing the
issuance and sale of up to $40, 000, 000 aggregate principal amount of
Sales Tax Revenue Bonds of Salt Lake City, Utah, to be issued in one or
more series; fixing the maximum aggregate principal amount of the
bonds, the maximum number of years over which the bonds may mature and
the maximum interest rate that the bonds may bear; providing for the
publication of a Notice of Bonds to be Issued; providing for the
running of a contest period; authorizing the circulation of an Official
Statement with respect thereto; and providing for related matters .
View Attachments
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Martin seconded to
close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Christensen said he wanted to publicly disclose his
employer was the trustee on one of the bond documents . He said he
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contacted the Attorney' s Office regarding the issue and they felt no
conflict-of-interest existed.
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Christensen
seconded to adopt Resolution 1 of 2009, which motion carried, all
members voted aye .
(Q 08-11)
#2 . RE: 7:05:56 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending Section 21A.24 . 190, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining
to the Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for Residential
Districts, Private Clubs in Residential Mixed Use Zoning Districts,
pursuant to Petition No. 400-06-45 . (Andy' s Place) View Attachments
The following spoke or submitted written comments in opposition of
the proposal : Art Brown, Nephi Kemmethmueller, Ted Lewis, Sam
Petersen, Rebecca Petersen, Laura Fuller, Marcus Petersen, Brent
Ruesch, Norman Bowers and Shirley McLaughlan.
The following spoke or submitted written comments in support of
the proposal : Todd Randall, Jeremy Cox, Kristina Edgar, Marina
Gomberg, Vanessa Monger, Marsha Merrill, Shane Hone, Troy Stover, John
Boyack, Natalee Villa and Matthew Aune .
Comments included too many taverns/bars/clubs, impact on children,
residents and neighborhoods, increased traffic/parking/crime, increased
availability and consumption of alcohol, case-by-case evaluation,
commercial versus residential properties, safe/secure environment,
negative impact of alcohol, more time needed for evaluation/input,
walkable communities, property damage, responsible drinking, utilizing
public transit, citizens rights, increased revenue, and social events .
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded
to continue the public hearing to a future date, which motion carried,
all members voted aye .
(P 08-17)
#3. RE: 7:37:43 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the sunset provision set forth in Ordinance 74 of
2006 pertaining to the expedited approval process for construction-
related activities in a portion of the downtown area. View Attachments
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Christensen
seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members
voted aye .
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Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Simonsen
seconded to adopt Ordinance 1 of 2009, which motion carried, all
members voted aye .
(0 06-33)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7:38:19 PM
Councilmember Simonsen said funding for a historical survey in the
Sugar House Business District was approved approximately 18-months ago.
He asked the Administration to provide an update to the Council,
including information about design guidelines which were anticipated to
be developed as part of the survey. Mayor Becker asked Frank Gray,
Community and Economic Development Director, if he had any information.
Mr. Gray said he did not know the current status of the survey but
would obtain the information and provide a follow-up to the Council .
Councilmember Christensen complimented the Mayor on the press
conference regarding transparency in government. He said the Council
looked forward to receiving feedback and working with the
Administration on this issue . Mayor Becker thanked Council Members who
participated in the event. He said the City wanted to utilize public
input to identify priorities and develop a transparency policy.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7:42:09 PM
Daniel McGuire spoke concerning voting reform relating to third
party candidates and addressing inappropriate behavior resulting from
alcohol abuse .
Anne Cannon spoke in support of obligation bonds relating to open
space . She said the City had a limited amount of open space which
needed to be preserved.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . RE : 7:46:08 PM Adopting a motion ratifying the election of
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Salt Lake City Council for the
calendar year 2009 .
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
adopt a motion ratifying the election of Carlton Christensen as Council
Chairperson and JT Martin as Council Vice-Chairperson for calendar year
2009, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(G 09-1)
#2 . RE: 7:47:28 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance
and providing for the sale of the $380, 000 Salt Lake City, Utah Special
Assessment Bonds, Series 2009A (Sidewalk Replacement Special
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Improvement District 2005/2006, 2006/2007FY Job No. 102136) (the
"Series 2009A Bonds") providing for pricing and terms of the Series
2009A Bonds, prescribing the form of bonds, and 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 Attachments
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Simonsen seconded
to adopt Resolution 2 of 2009, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(Q 07-4)
#3. RE: 7:48:18 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance
and confirming the sale of up to $900, 000 aggregate principal amount of
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2009A of the City to finance all or a
portion of the cost of acquiring and preserving open space, park and
recreational lands and amenities; authorizing the execution and
delivery of certain documents relating to such bonds; and providing for
related matters . View Attachments
Councilmember Christensen said he wanted to publicly disclose his
employer' s involvement with these bonds . He said he contacted the
Attorney' s Office regarding the issue and they felt no conflict-of-
interest existed.
Ms . Gust-Jenson said she was informed by Dan Mule, City Treasurer,
that the original schedule presented to the Council contained an error
which required a bond payment this year. She said the Council was
given a new schedule extending the payment for one year.
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded
to adopt Resolution 3 of 2009 with the revised schedule, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
(Q 08-9)
CONSENT AGENDA 7:49:02 PM
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
#1 . RE: Adopting Resolution 4 of 2009, authorizing the approval
of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City
Corporation and Salt Lake County concerning the conveyance of a storm
water detention pond located at approximately 1714 South 500 West.
(C 09-1) View Attachments
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 49 p.m.
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This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Regular Session meeting held
January 6, 2009 .
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