04/01/2008 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 , 2008
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session
on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 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 JT Martin
Jill Remington-Love Soren Simonsen Luke Garrott
Eric Jergensen
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; David Everitt,
Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; and Beverly Jones, Deputy
City Recorder, were present.
Councilmember Turner presided at and Councilmember Garrott
conducted the meeting.
#1 . 7:09:32PM The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:10:08PM The Council received a presentation from students of
the University of Utah, Urban Planning Graphic Communications class,
regarding the class design project for a portion of 700 East.
Sharen Hauri, Spencer Denison, Morgan Brem and Althea Sam
presented the project with posters and a power point presentation. Ms .
Hauri introduced the project and each speaker. Mr. Denison spoke on
"Beauty and the Street". Mr. Brem spoke on "Connections" on 700 East
and between 700 East and the neighbors on each side . Ms . Hauri spoke
on "Safety by Design". She encouraged the Council to think of ways to
implement some of these steps to improve 700 East.
Councilmember Garrott said he appreciated what the design team had
done and he wanted to continue the conversation. Councilmember
Simonsen said Ms . Hauri and he had started talking about the 700 East
corridor in 2002 as an Olympic Legacy project . He said he wanted to
hold a discussion in a Work Session and the Transportation Subcommittee
could be included.
#3. 7:25:13 PM Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember
Jergensen seconded to approve the minutes for the Salt Lake City
Council meetings held March 13 and March 18, 2008 , which motion
carried, all members voted aye . View Attachments
(M 08-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:25:41 PM RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance vacating a portion of the airspace over Main Street at
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approximately 50 South Main Street to the extent necessary to construct
a sky bridge as part of the new City Creek Center pursuant to Petition
No. 400-06-38 . View Attachments
The following citizens spoke or submitted speaker cards in
opposition of the sky bridge : Kathleen Hill; Jack Hammond; Cindy
Cromar; Dave Richards; Jay Christianson; Sac Nicle Yescas-Smoot and
Matthew Aune.
The following citizens spoke or submitted speaker cards in favor
of the sky bridge : Bob Farrington, Executive Director of the Downtown
Alliance; Mary Corporon; Warren Lloyd; Wesley Wyndham-Price; Prescott
Muir; Bruce Bingham; Natalie Gochnour and Steve Christopher.
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
close the hearing and refer to April 8th 2008 for consideration.
Councilmember Love said the Council had spent approximately two
hours in the Work Session asking many of the same questions proposed
tonight . She said the Council had asked for follow-up .
Councilmember Jergensen said Planning had spent hundreds of hours
on public hearings . He said he appreciated the tremendous effort from
the public, the developers and the petitioners in reviewing the
project .
Councilmember Garrott called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
(P 08-3)
#2 . 7:54:45 PM RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting
three ordinances : (1) closing and abandoning a portion of Everett
Avenue from Dexter Street eastward to a point approximately halfway
between 800 West and Hot Springs Street as a public street, and a
portion of 800 West from Everett Avenue northward to a point
approximately halfway to 1500 North as a public street; (2) closing and
abandoning a portion of Everett Avenue from a point approximately
halfway between 800 West and Hot Springs Street eastward to Hot Springs
Street as a public street; and (3) closing and abandoning a portion of
800 West from the alleyway between Everett Avenue and 1500 North
northward to 1500 North as a public street pursuant to Petition No .
400-06-50 . (Requested by Utah Metal Works) View Attachments
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to
close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
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Councilmember Turner rescinded his motion to close the hearing and
referred to Councilmember Jergensen.
Councilmember Christensen said having been on the prevailing side,
he moved to reconsider the hearing closure issue and Councilmember Love
seconded, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Christensen
seconded to close the public hearing related to ordinances defined as
Exhibit II (A) and II (B) and continue the public hearing for Exhibit
2C to a future date to allow the petitioner to work with an abutting
property owner on a mutually agreeable solution for that section of the
possible street closure, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to
adopt Ordinance 12 of 2008 closing and abandoning a portion of Everett
Avenue from Dexter Street eastward to a point approximately halfway
between 800 West and Hot Springs Street and a portion of 800 West from
Everett Avenue northward to a point approximately halfway to 1500 North
subject to conditions related in the ordinance and move that the
Council adopt Ordinance 13 of 2008 closing and abandoning a portion of
Everett Avenue from a point approximately halfway between 800 West and
Hot Springs Street eastward to Hot Springs Street subject to conditions
outlined in the ordinance.
Councilmember Jergensen said this issue was in the Swede Town
neighborhood. He said the closure was supported by the residents and
would improve the neighborhood. He said it would make it easier to get
around and clear up some problems for the owners of the abutting
property. He encouraged the Council to support the ordinances .
Councilmember Garrott called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
(P 08-2) Cross Reference C 09-361, C 09-857, W 08-47
#3 . 7:59:43 PM RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance recommending approval of a partial street closure located at
300 South between 5100 West and 5200 West pursuant to Petition No . 400-
06-31 . (Requested by First Industrial Development Services . ) View
Attachments
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded
to adopt Ordinance 14 of 2008 closing a portion of 300 South Street
between approximately 5100 West and 5200 West and declare it surplus
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for sale to the abutting property owners, which motion carried, all
members voted aye .
(P 08-1)
#4 . 8:00:57 PM RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting a
resolution (a) to finance the cost of certain infrastructure
improvements consisting of sidewalk, pavement, storm drainage and water
main improvements, and all other miscellaneous work necessary to
complete the improvements in a proper and workmanlike manner, (b)
defray the cost and expenses of improvements by assessments to be
levied against the properties benefited by such improvements; and (c)
provide Notice of Intention to designate assessment area to authorize
such improvements and to fix a time and place for protest against such
improvements or the designation of said assessment area; and related
matters . (Sidewalk Replacement (SAA) Job No. 102145 and Lyman Court
SAA, Job No. 102146 . ) View Attachments
Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to
close the public hearing and refer to Engineering for tabulation, which
motion carried, all members voted aye .
(Q 08-3)
8:02:23PM QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Christensen said he wanted to thank the Fire
Department and the local firefighters union for their training on
Saturday. He said it was helpful and pretty sobering to realize what
firefighters go through. David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff, said
he recommended it highly for all elected officials .
8:03:35 PM COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Douglas Cotant spoke about management and break-ins at the New
Grand Apartments . Holly Sizemore, Executive Director of No More
Homeless Pets in Utah, said with the money the Council had given them,
they had successfully neutered over 500 cats and successfully solved
dozens of cat related problems .
Councilmember Simonsen asked if it had been decided which of the
Council subcommittees would be focusing on pet/animal ordinance issues .
Councilmember Love said the Council would consider how to approach
these ordinances .
Glenden Brown spoke about the density of payday lenders in Salt
Lake City. He asked the City Council to take action on this issue .
Linda Hilton said they had tried to solve the payday lenders issue at a
State level since 1998 . She said now they wanted the Council' s help.
She said there was a national company who wanted to move into Salt Lake
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County with 20 new outlets within the next two months . Tadd Dietz
spoke on payday lenders and said currently Utah had the ninth highest
density in pay lending businesses in the nation. He asked the Council
to pass a moratorium so a resolution could be considered. John
Carlisle said the Smith' s store on 2100 South 900 East had been asked
several times to replace broken lighting on the east and south faces .
He said one City street lamp was also broken. He asked the Council to
encourage Smith' s to repair the lights .
Councilmember Simonsen asked Mr. Everitt to follow-up with staff
to make sure the lighting, whether private or public was addressed.
Councilmember Jergensen asked him to follow-up on the status of the
payday lending ordinance . Mr. Everitt said he had already sent the
payday lending paperwork forward.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . RE : 8:14:58PM Adopting a resolution designating an assessment
area to be known as the "Salt Lake City, Utah California Avenue, 4800
West to 5600 West, Special Assessment Area (No. 103006) " generally as
described in the Notice of Intention designating the proposed
assessment area; authorizing City Officials to proceed with the
acquisition and construction of the improvements as set forth in the
Notice of Intention; and related matters . View Attachments
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded
to adopt Resolution 16 of 2008, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(Q 08-1)
#2 . RE: 8:15:54 PM Adopting a resolution conditionally accepting
bids for purchasing of materials and construction work and, subject to
approval of the City Engineer, authorizing execution of a construction
contract with the apparent low bidder for construction of improvements
within the Salt Lake City, California Avenue, 4800 West to 5600 West,
Special Assessment Area No. 103006 (the "assessment area") ; providing
for the reconstruction of roadway pavement, installation of concrete
curbs, sidewalks and street lighting, as well as other miscellaneous
work necessary to complete the improvements in a proper and workmanlike
manner (collectively, the "improvements") ; authorizing the issuance of
interim warrants and the addition of the interest thereon to assessable
costs, and related matters . View Attachments
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
adopt Resolution 17 of 2008, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(Q 08-1)
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CONSENT AGENDA
8:16:24 PM Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all
members voted aye .
#1 . RE: Setting the date of April 15, 2008 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake
City Ordinance 24 of 2007 which adopted the final budget of Salt Lake
City, Utah, for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June
30, 2008 . (Budget Amendment No. 3)
(B 08-5)
#2 . RE: Confirm the date of April 15, 2008 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting a resolution authorizing an
interlocal agreement relating to the extension of the light rail line
to the Salt Lake City International Airport; the commitment by Salt
Lake City (City) to pay to Utah Transit Authority (UTA) up to $35
million to partially fund such project; the commitment by the City to
grant to UTA (i) a franchise in all City streets required for the
project, and (ii) an easement across certain Airport property; the
alignment of the light rail line; the location of the stations; a
reduction in the number of travel lanes on North Temple Street; matters
concerning the Airport terminus of the extension project, and related
matters . The public hearing constitutes, in part, a continuation of
the public hearing opened by the Salt Lake City Council on December 5,
2007, and continued to a future date .
(R 07-18)
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 16 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Regular Session meeting held April
1, 2008 .
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