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11/21/2006 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2006 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 7 : 00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State . The following Council Members were present: Carlton Christensen Van Turner Jill Remington Love Eric Jergensen Dave Buhler Nancy Saxton The following Councilmember was absent: Soren Simonsen Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder, were present. Councilmember Buhler presided at and conducted the meeting. #1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance . (Not held) #2 . 7:48:15 PM Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meetings held November 9 and November 14, 2006, which motion carried, all members present voted aye except Councilmember Saxton who was absent for the vote . View Minutes (M 06-3) 7:54:06 PM COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL Chelsey Saxe and Samuel B. Diaco spoke concerning artists/entertainers rights in the City. Councilmember Jergensen asked that their suggestions be sent to the Council Office in writing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7:48:46 PM #1. RE: Adopting (a) a resolution accepting a public benefit study in compliance with Utah Code 10-8-2 authorizing the appropriation of funds concerning an amended interlocal agreement relating to the extension of a TRAX line to the Intermodal Hub, and (b) an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign an amended interlocal agreement by and between Salt Lake City (SLC) Corporation and Utah Transit Authority (UTA) that (A) relates to the design, construction, ownership and funding of an extension to the TRAX light rail line from the Delta Center Station to the SLC Intermodal Hub, (B) provides for two light rail stations between the Delta Center Station and the Intermodal Hub, (C) provides for the conveyance by SLC of the Intermodal Hub Site and the improvements thereon to UTA and (D) provides for other related matters; also authorizing and approving the 06 - 155 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2006 execution and delivery of all documents necessary to consummate the foregoing transactions; and related matters . View Attachment Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt Resolution 76 of 2006 accepting the study performed in compliance with Utah Code Section 10-8-2 and authorizing the appropriation of funds concerning an amended interlocal agreement relating to the TRAX extension and other matters and adopt Ordinance 82 of 2006 relating to the amendment to the interlocal agreement for the TRAX extension project, extending light rail service from the Delta Center Station to the Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub. Councilmember Christensen said City residents would not be the only ones to benefit from the extension. He said funding would enable others to come into the City and would facilitate completion of commuter rail . He said he hoped UTA would help other communities benefit from light rail extensions . Councilmember Saxton said she supported the proposal . She said light rail was used as a commuter line and also by outside entities . Councilmember Turner said he supported the proposal . He said this extension would improve 200 South and improve housing opportunities for surrounding areas . Councilmember Love said she also supported the proposal . She said it was important to work together with UTA to accomplish transit needs throughout the City. Councilmember Buhler called for the question, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (C 06-194) #2 . 7:59:09 PM RE: (a) Requesting that the Administration hold a hearing regarding the conveyance of the property located at 488 West 200 South from the Municipal Building Authority' s Board of Trustees (MBA) to Salt Lake City Corporation. (If a hearing is determined to be held, it will be scheduled for December 7, 2006 at 6 : 15 p.m. ) (W 06-4) (b) Adopting a resolution of the MBA authorizing the signature to a quit claim deed, enabling the conveyance of the property located at 488 West 200 South from the MBA to Salt Lake City Corporation. (W 06-67) Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to recess as the City Council and convene as the MBA, which motion carried, all members present voted aye. 06 - 156 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2006 Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to not call for a hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt Resolution 77 of 2006, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adjourn as the MBA and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all members present voted aye . (W 06-4 & W 06-67) View Attachments 8:00:26 PM CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye. #1. RE: Adopting a motion to refer Legislative Action items by Council Members Love and Saxton requesting to amend the Salt Lake City Zoning ordinance relating to expansion of off-site, shared and alternative parking in commercial zoning districts back to the Planning Division for additional review, as requested by the Administration. (0 02-35) #2 . RE: Setting the date of December 12 , 2006 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving Budget Amendment No. 2 for the 2006/2007 Fiscal Year. (B 06-9) #3. RE: Setting the date of December 12 , 2006 at 7 :00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Code 21A. 46 . 055 pertaining to temporary portable signs pursuant to Petition No. 400-05-02 . (0 06-35) #4 . RE: Setting the date of December 12 , 2006 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance as prepared and submitted by the Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Council for calendar year 2007 subject to specific policy directives . (Landfill budget) (B 06-4) #5 . RE: Setting the date of December 12 , 2006 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider amending the Salt Lake City Code to 06 - 157 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2006 create Transit Oriented Zoning Districts, changing the zoning along the East-West Light Rail Corridor and making other related changes pursuant to Petition Nos . 400-01-48 and 400-01-12 . (P 02-14) #6 . RE: Setting the date of December 12 , 2006 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting resolutions initiating eminent domain proceedings regarding the Westside Railroad Re-alignment and Public Way Improvements (500 North to 200 South and 500 West to 1000 West) . (R 06-15) The meeting adjourned at 8 : 00 p.m. This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Regular Session meeting held November 21, 2006 . bj 06 - 158