08/21/2007 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2007
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at 7 : 00 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library,
1575 West 1000 North, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The following Council Members were present:
Carlton Christensen Van Turner Nancy Saxton
Jill Remington Love Dave Buhler Soren Simonsen
Eric Jergensen
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Sam Guevara,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall,
Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Turner presided at and conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:14:11 PM Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance presented by
Boy Scout Troop #565; (Scout Leader Paul Fullmer) .
#2 . 7:15:38 PM Comments from District One residents .
The following spoke or submitted written comments : Maria
Garciaz, Jon Robinson, Margaret Lucero, Kirk Huffaker and Angie Vorher.
Comments included opposition to 600 West viaduct proposal, light rail
issues, listen to community input, neighborhood impact, parking lot
access, transfer point, loud music, dirty yards, no follow-up on
complaints, public safety facility bond, sale/use of current public
safety building and unique architecture.
#3 . 7:22:58 PM Adopting a resolution expressing opposition to the
proposed legislation regarding equalization of funding for school
district capital outlay. View Attachments
The resolution was read by Councilmember Buhler. View Attachments
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
adopt Resolution 58 of 2007, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(R 07-1)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 8:58:37 PM RE : Adopting a resolution providing for the
holding of a special bond election in Salt Lake City, at the same time
as the municipal general election, for the purpose of submitting to the
qualified electors thereof the question of whether general obligation
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bonds of the City, in an amount not-to-exceed $192,000,000, shall be
issued and sold for the purpose of paying the costs of acquiring,
constructing, furnishing and equipping fire, police and other public
safety facilities; declaring official intent with respect to certain
expenditures; and providing for related matters . View Attachments
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Simonsen seconded to
adopt Resolution 52 of 2007 .
Councilmember Buhler thanked those who had been involved in the
process . He said it was important to address the City' s public safety
needs and felt it was appropriate to give voters a choice.
Councilmember Jergensen said this was an important decision and
hoped the City would continue its efforts to find cost savings . He
said he was concerned about City residents living at the poverty level
or on fixed incomes who might be adversely affected by the potential
tax increase . He said he hoped the City and County would continue to
work together to find solutions to address those needs .
Councilmember Turner called for the question, which motion
carried, all members voted aye .
(Q 07-7)
#2 . RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing the approval of an
interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and
Salt Lake County regarding Hogle Zoo. View Attachments
Item was not discussed.
(C 07-462)
CONSENT AGENDA 9:03:30 PM
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Simonsen seconded
to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
#1. RE: Setting the date of September 18, 2007 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance request from
Property Reserve, Inc. (PRI) requesting partial street closures to
allow the purchase of sub-surface property rights as part of the
proposed City Creek Center development.
(P 07-7)
#2 . RE: Setting the date of September 18, 2007 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing and
abandoning a portion of 800 South from approximately Chestnut Street
(2500 West) to 2700 West pursuant to Petition No. 400-06-47 .
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(P 07-6)
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
August 21, 2007 .
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