05/15/2007 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2007
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, May 15, 2007, 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
Jill Remington Love Dave Buhler Soren Simonsen
Eric Jergensen
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Sam Guevara,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall,
Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Turner presided at and Councilmember Jergensen
conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:08:46 PM The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance .
PUBLIC HEARING
7:10:15 PM (Note: The Council will hold a combined public hearing
on Items C1-C22, which will address all issues associated with the
2007-2008 budget, including the Library Fund. )
The following spoke or submitted written comments in favor of
installing lights at Fairmont Skate Park: Ted Condie, Steven Barry,
Patrick Cheney, Holland Redd, Bryan Pennington, Travis Fossey, Nash
Saxton, Andrew Mitchell, Kari Mitchell, Park Beutler, Rod Andrus, Josh
Fisher, Matt Sterbenz, Brian Baade, Mark White and Jason Dodson.
Nancy Allmen spoke concerning leash laws and preservation issues
relating to Parley' s Historic Nature Park.
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Simonsen seconded to
close the public hearing and refer Items Cl-C22 to a future meeting,
which motion carried, all members voted aye .
#1 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
adopting the final budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City, Utah
for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 . View Attachments
(B 07-2)
#2 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
adopting the final budget, excluding the budget for the Library Fund
which is separately adopted, and the employment staffing document of
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Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 . (Note: This public
hearing will address all issues associated with the 2007-2008 Budget
including the Library Fund. ) View Attachments
(B 07-1)
#3 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
appropriating necessary funds to implement, for Fiscal Year 2007-2008,
the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake
City Corporation and Local 1004 of the American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) , representing the "100 Series"
City Employees, dated on or about June 22, 2005 . View Attachments
(0 05-4)
#4 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
appropriating necessary funds to implement, for Fiscal Year 2007-2008,
the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake
City Corporation and Local 1004 of the American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) , representing the "200 Series"
City Employees, dated on or about June 22, 2005 . View Attachments
(0 05-5)
#5. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
approving a compensation plan for "300 Series and 600 Series" City
Employees . View Attachments
(0 07-6)
#6 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake City
Corporation and Local 1645 of the International Association of
Firefighters, representing the "400 Series" City Employees, dated on or
about , 2007 and appropriating funds necessary to implement that
agreement for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 . View Attachments
(0 07-7)
#7 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
appropriating necessary funds to implement for Fiscal Year 2007-2008,
the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake
City and The Salt Lake Police Association, International Union of
Police Associations, Local 75 AFL-CIO representing the "500 Series"
City Employees, dated on or about June 15, 2006 . View Attachments
(0 06-13)
#8. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
approving a compensation plan for "800 Series" City Employees .
(0 07-8) View Attachments
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#9 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
approving a compensation plan for "900 Series" City Employees .
(0 07-9) View Attachments
#10 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
approving a compensation plan for "Unclassified" City Employees .
(0 07-10) View Attachments
#11 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
approving a compensation plan for "Regular Part-time" City Employees .
(0 07-11) View Attachments
#12 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
approving salaries for Salt Lake City Justice Court Judges for Fiscal
Year 2007-2008 . View Attachments
(0 07-12)
#13 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
approving a compensation plan for "Executive Employees and Elected
Officials" . View Attachments
(0 07-13)
#14 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
amending Section 5 . 04 .200 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the
Airport Parking Services and Parking Service Businesses License Tax.
(0 06-23) View Attachments
#15 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
adopting the rate of tax levy upon all real and personal property
within Salt Lake City made taxable by law for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 .
(B 07-5) View Attachments
#16 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
amending Section 15 . 16. 090 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to
Recreation Program Fees . View Attachments
(0 07-14)
#17 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
amending Chapter 15. 16, Salt Lake City Code, relating to fees for Park
and Recreation Facilities, specifically adding optional fees for
"Premium Pull Cart Rental" . View Attachments
(0 06-20)
#18 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
amending Sections 17 . 16. 670 and 17 . 16 . 680 of the Salt Lake City Code
relating to Water Rates ($0 . 50 watershed and water rights fees) .
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(0 04-15) View Attachments
#19 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
amending Section 17 . 72 . 030 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to sewer
rates and fees (increasing sewer impact fees) . View Attachments
(0 07-15)
#20 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
amending Sections 9 . 08 . 030 and 9 . 08 . 115 of the Salt Lake City Code
relating to Garbage and Recycling Pick-Up Service (increase monthly fee
for refuse pick-up, addition of a voluntary green waste container, and
option for smaller general garbage container size) . View Attachments
(0 06-21)
#21 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
amending Section 17 . 06 . 040 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to water
and storm water connection fees (increasing water and storm water
impact fees) . View Attachments
(0 07-16)
#22 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
amending Appendix "A" of Chapter 18 . 98 of the Salt Lake City Code
relating to Impact Fees to enact the previously referenced inflationary
adjustment . View Attachments
(0 07-17)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7:36:59 PM
Jim Garside spoke concerning unfair water rates, unnecessary legal
fees and City politics .
Ray Wheeler and Sue Odekirk spoke/submitted written comments
concerning how the proposed sports complex would impact natural areas
and wildlife habitat along the Jordan River.
Douglas Cotant spoke concerning his inability to reach the
Intermodal Hub via the UTA bus system.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . RE: 7:44:28 PM Adopting a resolution approving a change in
interest rate for new construction mitigation and redevelopment
displacement loans made from the Business Revolving Loan Fund. View
Attachments
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Buhler seconded to
adopt Resolution 34 of 2007 setting the interest rate at 3% for new
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loans made to qualifying businesses impacted by road construction or
dislocated due to redevelopment projects, which motion carried, all
members voted aye .
(R 07-11)
#2 . RE: 7:45:07 PM Adopting an ordinance approving Budget
Amendment No. 3A for Fiscal Year 2006/2007 . View Attachments
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded
to adopt Ordinance 16 of 2007, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(B 07-6)
CONSENT AGENDA 7:45:57 PM
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
#1 . RE: Setting the date of June 5, 2007 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving Budget
Amendment No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2006/2007 .
(B 07-7)
#2 . RE: Approving the re-appointment of Keith Bartholomew to the
Utah Transit Authority for a term extending through May 22, 2009 .
(I 07-19)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 46 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Regular Session meeting held May
15, 2007 .
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