05/07/2002 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MAY 7 , 2002
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 7,
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 Nancy Saxton Dave Buhler
Dale Lambert
Mayor Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Roger
Cutler, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember Buhler presided at and Councilmember Christensen conducted the
meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Adopting a joint resolution with Mayor Anderson in recognition of Bill
Knowles' work on the Light Rail Enhancement Fund.
ACTION: Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to adopt
Resolution 16 of 2002, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#3. Adopting a joint resolution with Mayor Anderson in recognition of the
Community Coordination Team for their work on the Light Rail Enhancement Fund.
ACTION: Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt
Resolution 17 of 2002, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: The resolution was read by Councilmember Saxton and presented by
Councilmember Buhler and Mayor Anderson.
(R 02-1)
#4. Mayor Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson presented the proposed Salt Lake City budget
amendment for fiscal year 2002-2003. (See file for budget proposal) .
(B 02-1)
#5. Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve
the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meetings held April 16, 2002 and April 18,
2002, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(M 02-1)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Shelly Stevensen said she was a Salt Lake City police officer. She said she was
the detective over the Community Action Team (CAT) in District Two. She said she was
concerned about the Mayor's proposal to eliminate the Youth and Family Specialist and
four other employees. She said CAT provided a valuable service. She said members of
the Community Action Team were not contacted for their input. She said she wanted the
Council to contact those involved and study the issue before making a decision.
Dat Phan said he was an architect for the Department of Public Services. He said
he was concerned about the proposal to eliminate two architect positions. He said the
City would not save money by hiring outside consultants. He said projects could be
handled more efficiently by City employees.
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Stephen Pace, Salt Lake City, said a press release showed Salt Lake City
anticipated a sales tax windfall of $1.4 million from the Olympics. He said he was
concerned about the validity of that projection. He said he was unable to verify the
accuracy of that figure. He said other agencies and businesses had not claimed a
windfall. He said he was concerned about misleading the public and felt the Council
needed to determine if the figure was accurate.
Jeanette Shaw said she worked at the City's Impound Lot. She said she was told
the Impound Lot would be eliminated as part of the budget proposal. She said unsold
vehicles were donated to the Police Department and Fire Department to be used for
training techniques. She said if the Impound Lot was eliminated the City would have to
spend money to purchase training vehicles. She said some impounded vehicles contained
drugs which were turned over to the police. She asked if the operation was privatized,
would there be any assurance those drugs would be kept off the streets. She said the
City had spent over $100,000 on cameras, lighting and fencing to protect impounded
vehicles. She said she was concerned about vehicles being tampered with in private
lots. She said the Impound Lot had generated over $600,000 and the proposed cut would
only save the City $126,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution approving
the proposed issuance by Utah County, Utah of its hospital revenue bonds in one or
more series, in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $175 million. (To allow
IHC Health Services, Inc. to refinance up to $175 million of hospital revenue bonds. )
ACTION: Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Love seconded to close the
public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to adopt
Resolution 18 of 2002, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(Q 02-2)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of the
interlocal cooperation agreement dated as of May 1, 2002 among Cache County, Utah,
Iron County, Utah, Millard County, Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, Salt Lake County, Utah,
Utah County, Utah, Washington County, Utah and Weber County, Utah; and related matters.
(Interlocal agreement with participating counties to allow IHC Health Services, Inc.
to refinance up to $175 million of hospital revenue bonds. ) View Attachment
ACTION: Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt
Resolution 19 of 2002, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(Q 02-2)
#2. RE: Adopting a resolution accepting an annexation petition for
approximately 118.49 acres of land located between 3000 South and 3300 South, between
1100 East and 1700 East (Imperial Street) pursuant to Petition No. 400-01-07. (Mountair
Annexation) View Attachment
ACTION: Councilmember Lambert moved and Councilmember Buhler seconded to adopt
Resolution 20 of 2002 and refer the petition to the Planning Commission and the
Administration for further analysis and zoning recommendations, which motion carried,
all members voted aye.
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#3. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing the approval of an interlocal
cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County to provide
an AmeriCorps coordinator for the Youth City After School and Summer Program, located
in the Central City Community Center. View Attachment
ACTION: Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt
Resolution 21 of 2002, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(C 02-249)
#4. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt Lake City's
Housing Trust Fund to B.C. Development Group, LLC. for the Westgate Apartment Project.
View Attachment
ACTION: Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt
Resolution 22 of 2002, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(R 02-8)
#5. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 3.50 of the Salt Lake City
Code, relating to commercially related special events and free expression activities.
View Attachment
ACTION: Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt Ordinance
21 of 2002, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(0 02-7)
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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