04/15/2008 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, APRIL 15 , 2008
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, April 15, 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 Eric Jergensen
Jill Remington Love JT Martin Luke Garrott
Soren Simonsen
Jennifer Bruno, Executive Council Deputy Director; Edwin Rutan,
City Attorney; Mayor Ralph Becker; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of
Staff; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Love presided at and Councilmember Garrott conducted
the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:11:33 PM The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:12:52 PM Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember
Turner seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council
meeting held April 8 , 2008, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(M 08-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . RE: 7:14:01 PM 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 . View
Attachments
The following spoke or submitted written comments in favor of the
400 West alignment : Tony Nissen, Terry Hurst, Bill Whorton, Bob
Martines , Fred Fife, Robert Rendon, Tom Guinney, David Galvain, Tiffany
Sandberg, Jim Fisher, Dan Stanger, Ernie Willmore, Victoria Orme,
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Amanda Moore, Mike Harman, Joaquin Galvan, Jon Robinson, Maria Garciaz ,
Amber Woody, Douglas Carter, Richard Tester, Uilisoni Angilau, Alex
Fierro, Ila Rose Fife, Veronica Montoya, Alama Uluave, Clifton
Uckerman, Michael Ozuna, Darren Menlove, Laura Judd, Sarah Munro, Wendy
Rendon, Sharon Martines , Robert Rudd, Rick Gates, Bradley Hart, Dean
Allara, James Beck, Natalie Hart, Pearl Nelson, Melany White-Flory,
Bill Larson, Kay Cameron, Marcia White, Tim Roush and Elizabeth Roush.
Comments included creating/sustaining vibrant communities, safety
issues, gang activity, graffiti, public art, Westside growth, Guadalupe
Neighborhood revitalization, impacts from North Temple alignment,
Intermodal Hub, transit connections, carry weapons for protection,
negative impact on property values, impact of another viaduct/overpass,
progress setback, mitigate retail outlets, TRAX station locations,
permanent decision, bike/pedestrian trail development, protect small
businesses, detriment of locating businesses/homes under viaducts,
tourist/pedestrian access, bike routes, safety for students, division
between east/west, barriers, blight, destination centers, diversity,
Jordan River Parkway, divisive elements, vague agreement with Utah
Transit Authority (UTA) , more public discussion, environmental impact
study, Planning Commission/Community Council support, and respect
citizen input.
Christian Harrison spoke in favor of the 600 West alignment and to
convene a panel to facilitate future discussions .
Tom DeVroom said he could support the 400 West or 600 West
locations as long as they were designed correctly and decisions were
based strictly on facts .
Darren Menlove spoke concerning the need for specific details
regarding the interlocal agreement and mitigation for property access
along North Temple .
Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Simonsen seconded to
close the public hearing and refer to May 6, 2008 for consideration.
8:20:07 PM Councilmember Garrott explained to those in attendance
part of the upcoming process regarding the interlocal agreement and
other project components including alignment options . Discussion was
held on providing closure to the community and ensuring that all
components of the proposal were adequately discussed/addressed by all
parties concerned. Councilmember Love asked Council Members to contact
staff with specific questions so they could be addressed prior to the
May 6th meeting.
Councilmember Garrott called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
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(R 07-18)
#2 . RE: 8:28:31PM 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 . (Amendment No. 3) View
Attachments
David Dee asked the Council to support a $50, 000 allocation for
educational opportunities relating to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts .
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to
close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
adopt Ordinance 18 of 2008, amending the fiscal year 2007-2008 budget
as proposed by the Administration, with the exception of Item A-8 , a
request for additional personnel for the Buzz Center, Item I-2 , a
request for Central City Community Center renovation project funding,
and Item I-3, a request to fund the purchase of electronic plan
submission and review software, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to
approve Item A-8, a request for two Planners and one Development Review
Planner I , to assist with the needs in the Buzz Center/One Stop Shop
and that the funds come from the fund balance of the City' s General
Fund.
Councilmember Love said she was concerned about bringing on more
staff without having a director/deputy director in place . She said she
felt the request could be addressed during the regular budget process .
Councilmember Jergensen said he felt there was immediate need for
help in the Buzz Center/One Stop Shop. He said new personnel would be
under the direction of Orion Goff, Building Official, who was familiar
with current procedures .
Councilmember Martin said he felt the Planning Director position
was very important and having a full staff in place would help the City
attract a new director.
Councilmember Simonsen said Salt Lake was one of the few cities in
the country which still had a robust economy with active development .
He said it was important to have sufficient staff to handle day-to-day
issues while the City searched for new leadership.
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Councilmember Garrott called for a roll call vote, which motion
carried, all members voted aye except Councilmember Love, who voted
nay.
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded
to approve Item I-2 , a request for a contribution to the Central City
Community Center renovation project in a to-be-determined amount. It
is the intent of the Council that the Administration move forward with
the sale of the Kiwanis-Felt Building and that the City' s portion of
the sale proceeds be contributed to Salt Lake County for the Central
City Community Center project, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Christensen
seconded that the Council appropriate $357 ,000 for the purchase of
electronic plan submission and review software, with the understanding
that the Public Utilities Administration has earmarked approximately
$34 ,000 in their fiscal year 2008-2009 budget towards the purchase and
maintenance of the software. This appropriation is contingent upon the
Administration identifying a fee schedule for the Council' s
consideration.
Councilmember Simonsen said this was a very forward-thinking idea
and felt the software would diminish the use of paper products and
enhance cost savings .
Councilmember Garrott called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
(B 08-5)
#3 . RE: 8:40:43 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending Section 21A. 02 . 050, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining
to applicability, Table 21A.24 . 190 , Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to
Permitted and Conditional Uses for Residential Districts, Table
21A.26. 080, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to Permitted and
Conditional Uses for Commercial Districts, Table 21A. 30 . 050, Salt Lake
City Code, pertaining to Permitted and Conditional Uses for Downtown
Districts, Table 21A. 31 . 050, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to
Permitted and Conditional Uses in the Gateway District, Table
21A.32 . 140, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to Permitted and
Conditional Uses for Special Purpose Districts, Table 21A. 36 . 020 (B) ,
Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to obstructions in required yards
pursuant to Petition No. 400-06-35 . View Attachments
Sarah Carlson submitted written comments in opposition to the
proposal and spoke concerning negative aspects of utility boxes located
throughout the City.
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Alene Bentley, Rocky Mountain Power, spoke in favor of the
proposal . She said above ground boxes were needed to operate utility
systems . She said discussions were being held with the City to find a
way to address issues up front as part of the approval process . She
said she hoped to bring a proposal back to the Council .
Philip Carlson read a letter from the Sugar House Community
Council opposing the ordinance amendment. He said the letter was
previously mailed to the City Council .
Jerry Fenn, Qwest, said he felt the proposal would be fairer and
streamline the process . He said Qwest was committed to work with the
City to mitigate homeowners concerns regarding screening, location and
box size . He said residents could call Qwest to have graffiti removed
from utility boxes .
Lance Peterson and Jonathan Woodward spoke in opposition of the
proposal . They said they were concerned about the size of
installations and negative impact on neighborhoods .
Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Simonsen seconded to
close the public hearing and refer to May 6, 2008 for consideration,
which motion carried, all members voted aye .
(0 08-4)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 8:56:14 PM
Douglas Cotant submitted written comments expressing complaints
against KSL News .
Jonathan Woodward asked the Council for continued support for the
stray/feral cat population management plan operating in the City.
Sarah Carlson said UTA changed bus routes which made it difficult
to get around the City and something needed to be done to help
residents .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . RE : 8:59:45 PM Approving resolutions extending the time period
for satisfying conditions for rezoning property set forth in Ordinance
Nos . 11 and 12 of 2003 . View Attachments
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
adopt Resolution 19 of 2008 and Resolution 20 of 2008, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
(P 03-6)
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#2 . RE: 9:00:35 PM Adopt a resolution providing for the financing
by Salt Lake City, (The "Issuer") of the acquisition and/or
construction of a manufacturing facility including equipment and
related facilities (The "Project") to be located in Salt Lake City, for
use by Intsel West Properties, LLC, or any related company (The
"Borrower") in order to promote the general welfare of the residents of
the State of Utah; authorizing and providing for the issuance by the
issuer of its $6, 000, 000 tax-exempt Industrial Development Revenue Bond
(Intsel West Properties, LLC Project) , Series 2008A, $400, 000 taxable
Industrial Development Revenue Bond (Intsel West Properties, LLC
Project) , Series 2008B and $1, 100, 000 taxable Industrial Development
Revenue Bond (Intsel West Properties, LLC Project) , Series 2008C, which
will be payable solely from the revenues arising from the pledge of a
loan agreement among the Issuer, the Borrower and GE Government
Finance, Inc. , as lender and as collateral agent; authorizing the
execution and delivery of said loan agreement, an escrow agreement and
related documents; confirming the sale of said bonds; and related
matters . View Attachments
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to
adopt Resolution 21 of 2008, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(Q 08-5)
#3 . RE: 9:03:07 PM Adopting a resolution authorizing (1) the
approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake
County, and Salt Lake City Corporation relating to the One Million
Trees for One Million People Grant Project and (2) Salt Lake City to
accept from Salt Lake County, a portion of a Community Forestry grant
from the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, and
ratifying actions previously taken . (included in Budget Amendment No.
3) View Attachments
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Simonsen seconded
to adopt Resolution 22 of 2008, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(C 08-50)
CONSENT AGENDA 9:03:57 PM
Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Simonsen seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
#1 . RE: Approving the appointments of Earle Bevins III, Polly
Hart and Aria Funk to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term
extending through July 14, 2011 .
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#2 . RE: Setting the date of May 6, 2008 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider an ordinance closing and abandoning the
alley generally located at 338-356 West Paxton Avenue pursuant to
Petition No. 400-07-25 .
(P 08-6)
#3. RE: Setting the date of May 6, 2008 at 7 :00 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider amending Section 21A. 62 . 040, Salt Lake City
Code, pertaining to Zoning Code Definitions, and Sections 21A. 44 . 010,
21A. 44 . 020 , 21A. 44 . 030 , and 21A. 44 . 060, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining
to off street parking and loading requirements, and amending tables in
Section 21A. 44 . 060E, pertaining to schedule of shared parking, Section
21A. 44 . 060F, pertaining to schedule of minimum off street parking
requirements, Section 21A. 24 . 190, pertaining to Permitted and
Conditional Uses for Residential Districts, and Section 21A.26 . 080,
pertaining to Permitted and Conditional Uses for Commercial Districts,
pursuant to Petition No. 400-02-22 .
(P 08-7)
The meeting adjourned at 9 : 04 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Regular Session meeting held April
15, 2008 .
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