10/23/2012 - Formal Meeting - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session
on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7 : 00 p.m. in Room 315, City Council
Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Soren Simonsen Luke Garrott Charlie Luke
Kyle LaMalfa Stan Penfold Jill Remington Love
The following Councilmember was absent:
Carlton Christensen
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Edwin Rutan, City
Attorney; Ralph Becker, Mayor; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff;
and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Simonsen presided at and conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:05:18 PM Pledge of Allegiance.
#2 . 7:05:49 PM Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Garrott
seconded to approve the minutes of Salt Lake City Council meetings
held Tuesday, October 2 , 2012 and Tuesday, October 9, 2012, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye. View Attachments
(M 12-3)
#3 . 7:06:17 PM The Mayor and Council recognized Frank Gray,
Community and Economic Development Director, for his many years of
service to the City.
Recognition of Mr. Gray and presentation of gift from the City
Council and Mayor Becker.
7 :11:45 PM Mr. Gray commented on his service with the City.
#4 . 7:13:39 PM Acknowledgement of the Fairmont Neighborhood
recognition as a "Great Place" by the American Planning Association.
7 :14:53 PM Eric Jensen, American Planning Association Chapter
President, commented on an award given to Salt Lake City and presented
the Council with a "plaque" .
#5 . 7:19:05 PM Acknowledgement of the "Outstanding Achievement
Award" recognizing the Wasatch Canyons Tomorrow Plan, given to the
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partnership of Envision Utah, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, the
State of Utah, Utah Transit Authority and the U. S . Forest Service.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . RE: 7:21:24 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending sections of the Salt Lake City Code regarding
demolition of buildings for parking structures pursuant to Petition
No. PLNPCM2012-00264 . (Sections 21A. 30 . 020 and 21A. 44 . 050) . If
adopted, the amendments would prohibit the demolition of buildings for
surface parking lots in the Central Business District (D-1) . The
amendments also would prohibit surface parking lots or parking
structures on block corners and Main Street . Parking development would
be allowed in midblock areas when constructed behind a building or 75
feet behind the front property line. View Attachments
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Councilmember Stan Penfold.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future date, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(0 12-31)
#2 . RE : 7:22:12 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending sections of the City' s Zoning regulations relating
to grade change pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2010-00055 . The
purpose of the proposed changes is to clarify the current regulations
and close loopholes, including: View Attachments
• Defining building height, established grade, natural grade,
finished grade, dormer and exterior wall height .
• Modifying regulations regarding obstructions in required yard
areas relating to grade changes for commercial and residential
structures .
• Clarifying and updating the foothill zoning regulations
relating to grade changes .
• Clarifying the Yalecrest Compatible Infill Overlay zoning
regulations, lot and bulk standards, fences, walls and hedges
that relate to measuring height from established or finished
grade .
• Replacing and updating illustrations for the definitions .
• Fine tuning.
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker.
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Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(0 12-28)
#3 . RE: 7:22:47 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance that would close and vacate an alley as a public right-of-
way adjacent to property located at approximately 808 West Everett
Avenue pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2012-00337 . If adopted, Utah
Metal Works, which owns the adjacent property, would purchase the
alley and integrate it in the company' s existing outdoor recycling
facility. Petitioner - Utah Metal Works . View Attachments
Dale Gardner spoke in favor of the petition and requested
approval so the project could move forward.
Councilmember Garrott said he felt the Council was interested in
approving the proposal on the condition that all zoning code issues
were resolved. Ms . Gust-Jenson said the Council received a large
packet of information from the petitioner late Monday afternoon. She
said staff had not had a chance to review the information with the
Attorney' s Office or Planning. She said if the Council wanted to act
on the proposal tonight, additional time was needed to consult with
them to prepare potential options/motions .
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a later date, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(P 12-16)
#4 . RE: 7:29:55 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance that would amend the Future Land Use Map of the Central
Community Master Plan and amend the zoning map in relation to property
located at 538 East 500 South Street pursuant to Petition Nos .
PLNPCM2012-00305 and PLNPCM2012-00359 . View Attachments The proposal
would modify the Central Community Future Land Use Map from Medium
Density Residential to Residential Office Mixed Use . The proposal
would also change the zoning on one parcel located at 538 East 500
South from an RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential
District) to an RO (Residential Office) District . The changes would
facilitate combining four parcels on 500 South between 500 East and
600 East for a future multi-family residential development under one
consistent zoning classification. Related provisions of Title 21A,
Zoning, may also be amended as part of this petition. Petitioner -
Strategic Capital Group.
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7:30:54 PM Mark Shanbrun said he owned abutting property and asked
for more information about the proposal/future plans . Councilmember
Simonsen asked the Administration to meet with Mr. Shanburn to address
his questions/concerns . Councilmember Garrott asked Nick Tarbet,
Council Policy Analyst/Constituent Liaison, to participate in the
discussion with the Administration.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action, which motion carried, all
members present voted aye.
(P 12-15)
#5 . RE : 7 :33:12 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a
resolution regarding a philosophy statement on Education. The Council
met in January to discuss priority focus areas and requested that
staff provide draft Philosophy Statements for review and refinement.
The seven priority areas are : Economic Health of the City, Arts and
Culture, Neighborhood Quality of Life, Transportation and Mobility,
Parks and Open Space, Sustainability and Education. View Attachments
Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close
the public hearing and defer action, which motion carried, all members
present voted aye.
(R 12-14)
#6. RE: 7 :34:11 PM Accept public comment with respect to the
proposed issuance of not more than $2, 000, 000 aggregate principal
amount of the City' s Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2012
(Uinta Brewing Co. ) (the "Bonds") and the location and nature of the
Project. The City proposes to lend the proceeds of the Bonds to Uinta
Brewing Co. (the "Owner") for the purpose of financing the costs of
the acquisition, construction, equipping and furnishing of an
approximately 34, 000 square-foot expansion facility to be constructed
on approximately 2 . 5 acres of land, to be located at approximately
1760 South Fremont Drive, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to be owned and
used by the owner as a brewery and related manufacturing facilities .
View Attachments
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
close the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
7 :34:57 PM Councilmember LaMalfa said this was a great way to
expand manufacturing in industrial areas and would add jobs to the
economy. He said this particular company had been a great partner in
working with Salt Lake City on a variety of issues and he was glad the
City could show support through this resolution.
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Ms . Gust-Jenson said it came to her attention the only action
needed by the Council was to close the hearing. She said there would
be a future request to adopt the resolution. Councilmember LaMalfa
withdrew his motion.
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
(Q 12-8)
Note: 7:36:39 PM Councilmember Luke said some members of the
audience were interested in speaking to some of the ordinances being
considered by the Council tonight. He said to accommodate them he
asked if Council Members wanted to address "Questions to the Mayor"
and "Comments to the Council" before taking further action. A
majority of the Council was in favor.
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1. RE: 7 :44:17 PM Adopting an ordinance regarding the proposed
Salt Lake City Historic Preservation Plan pursuant to Petition No.
PLNPCM2009-00171 . The Plan would be the key strategic document to
guide preservation activity and inform decisions relating to budget
priorities, development of incentives, master plans, zoning text and
map amendments, and site specific development. Petitioner - Salt Lake
City Council . View Attachments
Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt Ordinance 71 of 2012 , adopting the Citywide Historic
Preservation Plan.
7:44:48 PM Council Members Garrott and Simonsen commented on the
motion.
Councilmember Simonsen called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye.
(T 10-3)
#2 . RE : 7:47 :48 PM Adopting an ordinance modifying the process and
adoption criteria for establishing new Local Historic District and
Historic Landmark sites pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00723 .
The proposal would: View Attachments
• Clarify the types of designations that can be approved:
o Landmark Sites .
o Geographic-based Historic District .
o Thematic Based Historic Districts .
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• Clarify who can initiate a petition to designate a new local
historic district:
o The Mayor.
o A majority of City Council Members .
o A property owner with support from a certain percentage of the
total number of property owners within the proposed district.
• Define the staff review process .
• Outline how to assist gauging the level of property owner support
for creation of a new local Historic District.
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker.
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt
Ordinance 72 of 2012 , to change the process and adoption criteria for
the designation of new local historic districts and historic landmark
sites including amendments recommended by the Council .
7 :48:14 PM Councilmember Luke said this new process was a
substantial shift from the current ordinance and changed how Local
Historic Districts (LHD) and Character Conservation Districts (CCD)
would be created moving forward. He said this proposal would provide
a clearly defined process that gave property owners an opportunity to
vote for or against a proposed LHD or CCD in their neighborhood. He
strongly encouraged the Administration/Council to require signatures
from 15% of property owners within those designated sites before
initiating an HLD or CCD process .
Councilmember Luke said only neighborhood ballots marked "yes" or
"no" would be counted. He said blank ballots or ballots containing
other information would not be counted and would not alter the
"yes"/"no" vote total . He said votes from five Council Members would
be required in order to overturn a vote . He said a lot of discussion
and hard work went into developing these ordinances which he felt
created a fair process that gave property owners an opportunity to
vote for or against an historic and/or character designation in their
neighborhood.
7 :50:49 PM Councilmember Simonsen said 15% was a high threshold to
initiate a petition which he felt would go a long way toward ensuring
historic districts would be successful . He said he viewed historic
districts as preserving a resource which told a story about the entire
community and hoped they would continue to grow and develop in the
City.
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7:52:21 PM Councilmember Garrott asked about including language in
the motion regarding a memo from the City Attorney' s Office about how
votes would be counted. Lynn Pace, Deputy City Attorney, said he felt
one element of the ordinance was not sufficiently clear regarding how
ballots would be treated should they be returned blank or where a
voter wanted to abstain. He said it was important to remember that
only "yes" and "no" votes would be counted. He said the Council could
adopt a LHD or CCD with a simple majority vote if a majority of "yes"
votes was obtained from the neighborhood. He said otherwise, a super
majority vote of the Council was needed.
Councilmember Garrott asked if that was Councilmember' s Luke
intention in the motion. Councilmember Luke said yes .
Councilmember Simonsen called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Garrott,
who voted nay.
7 :53:32 PM Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Garrott
seconded that the Council request that the Administration explore an
opt-in historic district designation process for individual properties
as an additional option to the local historic district and landmark
site designation process and report back to the Council within two
months .
7 :53:57 PM Councilmember Luke said this motion would provide an
additional preservation tool which would allow interested property
owners to obtain historic designation through a streamlined process .
7 :54:56 PM Councilmember Love asked if Councilmember Luke would
consider amending the motion by changing the word "develops" to
"explore" . She said she thought this was an interesting idea but felt
more discussion was needed to work through the process before giving
the Administration direction to move ahead with development.
7 :55:36 PM Councilmember Luke said he would accept the amendment as
long as Planning understood this was something the Council was very
interested in looking at . He said in two months, the Council would
have a good idea as to whether or not something like this was
feasible .
7 :56:12 PM Council Members discussed various aspects of the motion
including minimum size-one per block face, clarify intention regarding
single or multiple property owners, create some type of mechanism for
owners to opt-in utilizing a streamlined process if their property met
current designation standards, properties listed/recorded as historic
would retain designation when transferred to new ownership and
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properties already listed on the National Historic Register would
still be eligible for local designation/incentives .
7 :58:25 PM Councilmember Luke said the motion was intended to
request that Planning staff look at several options and come back to
the Council within two months and talk about those options . He said
Planning was familiar with the issues and understood what the Council
was looking for. He said Planning staff and Council needed to work
together to share suggestions/concerns .
Councilmember Simonsen called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye, except Council Members LaMalfa
and Garrott who voted nay.
(P 12-13)
#3 . RE : 8:02:09 PM Adopting an ordinance creating a Character
Conservation Overlay Zoning District and related zoning regulations
pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00473 . The purpose of a Character
Conservation Overlay Zoning District is to: View Attachments
• Protect desirable and unique physical features and design
characteristics .
• Promote economic revitalization.
• Enhance the livability of the City.
• Reduce conflict caused by incompatible development and promote
compatible development.
• Provide a planning tool for future developments .
• Stabilize property values .
• Retain affordable housing.
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker.
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt
Ordinance 73 of 2012 , establishing a Character Conservation Overlay
Zoning District including amendments recommended by the City Council .
8:02:33 PM Councilmember Luke said the CCD proposal was nearly
identical to the LHD designation and previous comments applied.
8:03:02 PM Councilmember LaMalfa said he looked forward to the
proposal which he felt provided a lot of opportunity for creativity in
recognizing distinctive City attributes which might not be historical
in nature .
Councilmember Simonsen called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
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(P 12-14)
#4 . RE: 8:03:42 PM Adopting an ordinance to provide clarity and
efficiency relating to the Historic Preservation Overlay zoning
regulations pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2011-00470 . This proposal
includes the following items : View Attachments
• Improve clarity without changing the intent of specific zoning
regulations .
• Streamline the approval process for applicants .
• Allow the Historic Landmark Commission to modify bulk and lot
regulations in historic districts .
• Address ongoing problems with administration of existing
regulations .
• Clarify the length of time a Certificate of Appropriateness is
valid.
• Clarify wording that may be open to interpretation .
Related provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. Petitioner - Mayor Ralph Becker .
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt Ordinance 74 of 2012 , changing the City' s zoning regulations to
update and provide clarity to the City' s Historic Preservation Overlay
regulations including recommendations made by the Planning Commission
as outlined in Planning' s memo dated July 18, 2012 , Attachment "A" .
These changes include striking the language originally proposed in the
ordinance regarding special exceptions, 21A.34 . 020F.2 .a (7) and
removing the word "deny" in 21A.34 . 020F. 1 . f. He said the motion
included changing the City' s regulations to update and provide clarity
in the City' s Preservation Overlay regulations as recommended in the
Historic Landmark Commission including review of substantial
alterations or additions to landmarks and contributing structures
where it may have a negative impact on its contributing status shall
remain in the Historic Landmark Commission, which motion carried, all
members present voted aye .
(0 12-10)
#5 . RE: 8:05:53 PM Adopting an ordinance amending Section
21A. 46. 120, Salt Lake City Code, to create a sign overlay district for
Library Square pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2011-00451 . The
proposal would allow businesses at Library Square, the Library and The
Leonardo to place permanent and temporary exterior signs around the
facilities in accordance with standards set in the ordinance . Related
provisions of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this
petition. Petitioner - Mayor Becker . View Attachments
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Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to
adopt Ordinance 75 of 2012 , pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2011-00451
with the following amendments, that the words "as a library" be
inserted in the second sentence of footnote No. 5 so the sentence
reads, "For those buildings where the majority of the building is
utilized as a library these types of signs are not allowed. " and that
the last sentence of endnote No. 5 which reads : "All window signs must
be applied to the interior side of the window, " be deleted from the
text. With these amendments, the full text of footnote No. 5 will
read: "Amount only allowed on buildings where the majority of the
building houses a museum. For those buildings where the majority of
the building is utilized as a library these types of signs are not
allowed. "
8:07 :12 PM Councilmember Garrott said he thought all parties had
been accommodated and he felt comfortable with outside lettering at
the Leonardo building given the limitations that currently exist in
the ordinance about how much that could cover.
8:07 :49 PM Councilmember LaMalfa said the proposal would allow the
café at the Leonardo to have an outside sign to attract customers .
Councilmember Simonsen called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(0 12-30)
#6 . RE: 8:08:15 PM Adopting an ordinance enacting Chapter 2 . 69,
Salt Lake City Code, authorizing opinion questions to be submitted to
the voters of Salt Lake City and establishing related procedures .
Petitioner - Salt Lake City Council . View Attachments
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt Ordinance 76 of 2012 , enacting Chapter 2 . 69, Salt Lake City
Code, authorizing opinion questions to be submitted to voters of Salt
Lake City and establishing related procedures .
8:08:49 PM Councilmember Garrott said he appreciated the work that
had been done to open this up for citizens in the future . He said
this was not about one petition but was about the ability of citizens
in Salt Lake City and hopefully in other municipalities to express
non-binding opinions on issues that as citizens they should be allowed
to make . He said this would be an effective tool for citizens to
express opinions and for the City to use to measure those opinions .
He thanked "Move to Amend" and others who had participated in the
process .
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8:10:19 PM Councilmember LaMalfa said he felt the grassroots
campaign "Move to Amend" undertook brought people together and
strengthened the community. He said the results were surprising and
looked forward to seeing this on the ballot and exercising his rights
to opinion in the City.
8:11:11 PM Councilmember Simonsen thanked "Move to Amend"
volunteers for their efforts . He said he spent some time gathering
signatures and was discouraged when the Council was not able to put
this on the ballot. He said he hoped there would be a motion to move
forward with legislative intent language to work with the State
Legislature to remove barriers and allow this to become a full ballot
initiative . He said he felt this was a tool that would allow citizens
to bring important questions that could result not only in changing
laws, but gathering opinions that could help inform decision makers .
Councilmember Simonsen called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye.
(0 12-26)
#7 . RE: 8:12:39 PM The Council met in January to discuss priority
focus areas and requested that staff provide draft Philosophy
Statements for review and refinement. The seven priority areas are:
Economic Health of the City, Arts and Culture, Neighborhood Quality of
Life, Transportation and Mobility, Parks and Open Space,
Sustainability and Education.
a. Adopting a resolution regarding a philosophy statement on
Sustainability. Councilmember Simonsen said he understood the revised
statements discussed in the Work Session were in front of the Council
and asked for a motion. View Attachment
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to
adopt Resolution 38 of 2012, containing the latest revisions, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(R 12-10)
b. Adopting a resolution regarding a philosophy statement on
Parks and Open Space. View Attachment
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt Resolution 39 of 2012, containing the latest revisions.
8:14:19 PM Councilmember Simonsen said approximately one year ago
the Council held a retreat that focused on some overarching policy
statements that would help guide decision makers in Salt Lake City.
He said six of seven statements had been adopted and thanked the
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Council for their diligence .
Councilmember Simonsen called for the questions , which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(R 12-13)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7:37:16 PM
Councilmember LaMalfa said he attended a Jordan River Commission
fundraiser where items were donated to help raise money for their
cause . He said for a small donation, he acquired a bike ride with
Mayor Becker which was marked as a priceless possession . He asked if
the Mayor' s new bike share program had a tandem bike that he could
ride with the Mayor. Mayor Becker said he appreciated Councilmember
LaMalfa' s donation and would make arrangements for a bike.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :39:18 PM
8:15:19 PM Note: Additional comments were taken on this issue.
Virginia Lee, Elise Lazar, Giles Larsen and Ryan Pleune spoke or
submitted written comments in support of the opinion questions
ordinance . Comments included enabling City residents to protest,
increased opportunities to participate in the system and express
resolve to preserve, protect and defend constitutional democracy.
Lee Ann Walker expressed concerns about changes made to the
transportation industry, oversights for wheelchair accessible vans and
competition from illegal providers .
NEW BUSINESS
#1 . RE : 8:23:04 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing the Mayor to
sign an interlocal cooperation agreement with Utah Transit Authority,
Salt Lake City Corporation, Lehi City, City of South Salt Lake, Murray
City, Sandy City, South Jordan City, Draper City, Bluffdale City,
American Fork City, Vineyard Town, Orem City and Provo City for the
creation of the Commuter Rail Frontrunner South Quiet Zone. View
Attachments
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
Suspend the Rules and adopt Resolution 40 of 2012 .
8:23:40 PM Councilmember LaMalfa said he benefited from living in a
quiet zone and felt those living close to FrontRunner would appreciate
this action.
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Councilmember Simonsen called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye.
(C 12-667)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . RE: 8:24:27 PM Authorizing the Issuance and the Sale of Water
and Sewer Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds : View Attachments
a. Adopting a parameters resolution authorizing the issuance and
sale of up to $30,000 , 000 aggregate principal amount of the City' s
water and sewer improvement and refunding revenue bonds, in one or
more series, to finance all or a portion of certain improvements,
facilities and property that will be part of the City' s water, sewer
and stormwater system and to refund in advance of their maturity
certain of the City' s currently outstanding water and sewer revenue
bonds .
b. Setting the date of Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 7 : 00 p.m.
(included as part of the parameters resolution) to receive public
input with respect to the issuance of the City' s water and sewer
revenue bonds to finance certain improvements, facilities and property
that will be part of the City' s water, sewer and stormwater system,
including, but not limited to the construction of a waste activated
sludge mechanical thickening process at the City' s sewer treatment
plant and various sewer collection line replacements, and the
potential economic impact that such improvements, facilities and
property will have on the private sector.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt Resolution 41 of 2012 and set the date of Tuesday, November 13,
2012 at 7 : 00 p.m. to receive public input, which motion carried, all
members present voted aye.
(Q 12-9)
#2 . RE: 8:25:04 PM Adopting a resolution approving the List of
Prioritized Optional Elements for the New Performing Arts Center. The
list is designed to give appropriate design guidance to the
Administration and the architects regarding the future development of
the project. View Attachments
Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
adopt Resolution 42 of 2012, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
(R 12-15)
#3 . RE: 8 :25:34 PM Adopting an ordinance updating the Salt Lake
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Criminal Code and some camping related ordinance revisions in the Salt
Lake City Code . The proposal would repeal the City' s criminal code
provisions that duplicate Utah statutes . The City Prosecutor' s Office,
City Attorney' s Office and Police Department have concluded that some
duplicate provisions are not necessary. View Attachments
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt Ordinance 77 of 2012 .
8:26:29 PM Councilmember LaMalfa asked if camping in parking
strips/medians was resolved by this revision. Martha Stonebrook,
Police Department Legal Advisor, said yes . She said definitional
terms were modified to show park-strips/medians were part of
streets/sidewalks which would facilitate better enforcement . She said
the City also had curfews in parks, etc. to preclude people from
staying overnight.
Councilmember Simonsen called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye.
(0 12-32)
#4 . RE: 8:29:52 PM Adopting a resolution which includes the
remaining Capital Improvement Program (CIP) allocations for Fiscal
Year 2012-13 . Note : Capital improvements involve the construction,
purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other physical
structures . Generally, projects have a useful life of five or more
years and cost $50, 000 or more. View Attachments
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember LaMalfa seconded to
adopt Resolution 43 of 2012, allocating the remaining fiscal year
2012-2013 Capital Improvement Program budget for Salt Lake City
according to the attached schedule and with the special conditions as
listed below (including two legislative intent statements) :
1 . CAM Set Aside - Item 10 (Debt Service Category) - The remainder
of the FY 1012-13 CAM set aside funds, plus a portion of the
new growth funds, which totals $1 . 5 million be saved for the
Sugar House Streetcar project . The intent of the additional
funds is to help finance the cost of extending the Sugar House
streetcar to the west side of 1100 East.
2 . Urban Forestry Management - Item 24 (General Fund CIP Category)
- That the $100, 000 request for Phase 1 of the Urban Forestry
Management Plan be authorized on the condition that the draft
scope of the project be brought back for Council review and
authorization prior to expenditure of funds .
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3. 1300 South Viaduct - Item 2 (Class "C" Category) - That a
complete streets approach be taken to address all modes of
transportation across the bridge . The final design should
consider the items below, and the Administration should bring
back modifications to the cross-section design for approval by
the City Council .
a. Proximity to interchanges .
b. High percentage of truck traffic.
c. Need for pedestrian and bicycle facilities .
d. Incorporation of an 8 ' shared sidewalk/bike path on the
south and a 7 ' bike lane/shoulder on the north.
e . Final design considers an aesthetic separation between
pedestrians and auto traffic on the south side .
4 . Traffic Calming Proposal - (Council Added Projects Category) -
That the $88, 512 be used in the spirit of "Lighter, Quicker,
Cheaper" (LQC) for traffic calming proposals . These traffic
calming devices should be temporary, movable, and can be used
Citywide.
5 . Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper (LQC) - Neighborhood Type Grants -
That the $90, 000 be used for neighborhood-scale LQC projects,
including small commercial business projects located in
neighborhoods . The funds would be split based on one or more
of the following or other criteria determined by the Council :
(Note: The Council may wish to discuss this and/or other
criteria at a separate briefing. )
a. The $90, 000 to be shared equally ($12, 857) among the seven
council districts .
b. The Council supports a simple and basic application
process (also Lighter/Quicker/Cheaper) , with the details
and timelines to be determined by the Administration and
approved by the Council .
c. The Council encourages neighborhood based organizations
(community councils) , business associations/organizations,
and other community groups to submit
proposals/applications for the use of these funds .
d. The intent of the LQC funds is to provide funding for
projects that:
1) Contribute to the quality of life in neighborhoods
including, but not limited to safety, community
building, emergency preparedness, gatherings, etc.
2) Promote the concept of placemaking and neighborhood
identity.
3) Encourage and promote neighborhood gatherings and
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community building.
4) Support the Council' s philosophy statements for the
seven priority areas .
6. Proactive Sidewalk Repair/Deteriorated Concrete - The $200, 000
additional funding for sidewalk repair was for a proactive
approach to address repairs to sidewalks Citywide . The
Administration would repair sidewalks based on Administration' s
criteria, including addressing repairs where incidents have
occurred, there is high pedestrian traffic flow, there is
extreme uplifting, etc.
Legislative Intents , Council Policy Statements, and/or conditions
regarding the allocation:
1 . 1300 South Viaduct - Item 2 (Class "C" Category) - It is the
intent of the Council that the Administration study, develop
and propose evacuation/emergency routes for all City
neighborhoods as part of the City' s Emergency Preparedness
Plans .
2 . Council Policy Statement (CDBG and CIP Funds) - It is the
Council' s policy to view the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funds separately.
CDBG funds are used in CDBG eligible areas and CIP funds can be
used Citywide, including in CDBG eligible areas . CDBG funds
are considered supplement funding for eligible areas .
Councilmember Simonsen called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye.
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CONSENT AGENDA 8:37:45 PM
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
#1 . RE : Adopting Ordinance 78 of 2012 - (The "2012 Assessment
Ordinance") approving an assessment list and levying an annual
assessment upon property in Salt Lake City, Utah Lighting District No.
2, known as L02 ("District L02") ; establishing the effective date of
the 2012 Assessment Ordinance; providing for a procedure to contest an
assessment; and related matters . View Attachments
(Q 12-10)
#2 . RE: Setting the date of Tuesday, November 27 , 2012 at 7 : 00
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p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
amending the Final Budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment
staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2012-13 . Budget amendments happen
several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City' s budgets,
including proposed project additions and modifications . This amendment
contains a number of proposed adjustments to the FY 2012-13 budget,
including: View Attachments
• Two recommended Fire Department studies; one study for Fire
Station No. 3 in Sugar House, and one to review current service
levels and assist in the development or modification of service
levels to ensure safe and effective responses for fire
suppression, emergency medical services and specialty response
situations .
• Study for a crime lab and evidence storage facility.
• Wetland mitigation at the Regional Athletic Complex.
• Mid-year adjustments for the Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste
Management Facility (the "Landfill") .
• Changes to the scope and funding for the remodel of the City' s
Plaza 349 building.
A full list of the proposed adjustments can be found in the
Administration' s paperwork. (Budget Amendment No. 1)
(B 12-10)
#3. RE: Setting the date of Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 7 : 00
p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
regarding a petition by Thomas A. Wolff to narrow Hot Springs Road
right-of-way Duluth Avenue and 1500 North adjacent to his property
pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2008-00294 . The proposal would also
close a portion of the alley adjacent to his property. The petitioner
would pay fair market value for the property per City guidelines .
(P 12-17) View Attachments
#4 . RE : Approving the appointment of Mike McKee to the Golf
Enterprise Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through July 18,
2016 .
(I 12-2)
#5 . RE: Approving the appointment of Andrea Olson to the
Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through September
29, 2014 .
(I 12-8)
#6 . RE: Approving the appointment of Marilyn Pearson to the
Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through
December 29, 2014 .
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The meeting adjourned at 8 : 52 p .m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council Regular Session meeting
held October 23, 2012 .
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