01/08/2002 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 , 2002
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January
8, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in Room 315, City Council Chambers, City County Building, 451
South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Carlton Christensen Van Turner Eric Jergensen
Jill Remington Love Dave Buhler Nancy Saxton
Dale Lambert
Mayor Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director;
and Pam Johnson, Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember Buhler presided at and conducted the meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to approve the
minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meetings held December 11, 2001 and December 13,
2001, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(M 01-1)
#3. Mayor Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson presented a banner to Mrs. Salt Lake City
International, Cherie Fisher. Mayor Anderson said Mrs. Fisher was outstanding in the
business field, with community service, and as a mentor. He said she represented the
diversity of the residents of Salt Lake City.
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Lambert asked if there had been progress in hiring the new Community
and Economic Development Director.
Mayor Anderson said three good candidates had been interviewed. He said offers would
be made within a day or two.
Councilmember Saxton asked if a tree had been removed from Washington Square
Park for an Olympic display.
John Sittner, Director of Olympic Planning, said several options were addressed before
the tree was removed.
Councilmember Turner said his constituents would be having a fundraising dinner
for the Union Pacific train issue. He asked the Mayor if he had any legal updates he
could relay to the community.
Mayor Anderson said legal issues were still pending before the United States District
Court and the Surface Transportation Court. He said unfortunately Union Pacific
Railroad had moved ahead without waiting for the court's ruling. He said this affected
more than the westside of the City. He said he encouraged support of the community's
efforts.
Councilmember Christensen said he had attended a conference where encouragement was
given to take advantage of the down turn in the construction economy. He said he
wanted the City to take advantage of the market and move some projects ahead.
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Rocky Fluhart, Chief Administrative Officer, said several projects would be going to
bid early to take advantage of the economy.
Councilmember Buhler asked if the expansion of the Salt Lake City International Airport
could be expedited to take advantage of the construction down turn and low interest
rates.
Mayor Anderson said negotiations with the airlines, especially Delta Airlines, needed
to be resolved. He said then construction could begin. He said this would be the
biggest construction project in the City, and would help stimulate the economy.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Douglas Cotant, Salt Lake City, spoke concerning enforcement of skateboards on
City sidewalks.
Ross Aguirre, Salt Lake City Cab driver, spoke in opposition of allowing out of area
cab companies to work in the City during the Olympics.
Evan Sawdey, Salt Lake City, submitted a comment card, but did not speak.
NEW BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting an ordinance enacting Chapter 5.87 of the Salt Lake City Code, which
relates to restrictions on sidewalk vending and other uses of sidewalks and other parts
of the public way in certain portions of the expanded central business district during
February 2002.
ACTION: Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to
suspend the rules and adopt Ordinance 1 of 2002, which motion carried, all members
voted aye.
(0 02-3)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting a motion ratifying the election of the Council Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson for the calendar year of 2002.
ACTION: Councilmember Lambert moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt
a motion ratifying Dave Buhler as City Council Chair, and Carlton Christensen as City
Council Vice Chair, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(G 02-3)
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve
the consent agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1. RE: Setting the date of January 22, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 3.52.050.D of the Salt
Lake City Code, authorizing the construction of a temporary parking lot located at 559
West North Temple, relating to a large scale event of national or international
significance pursuant to Petition No. 400-01-67 .
(0 02-2)
The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
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