12/03/2003 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2003
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, December
2, 2003, 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
Nancy Saxton Dave Buhler Jill Remington Love
Dale Lambert
Mayor Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Edwin
Rutan, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember Christensen presided at and conducted the meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve
the minutes of City Council meetings held November 18, 2003 and November 20, 2003,
which motion carried, all members voted aye.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: Accept public comments and consider adopting an ordinance adopting
the Central Community Master Plan pursuant to Petition No. 400-01-36. View Attachment
The following people spoke or submitted written comments concerning the Central
Community Master Plan: Judi Short, Cindy Cromer, Vicki Mickelsen, David Lyon, Ron Love,
Eric Leber, Rachel Christensen, Margaret Brady, Bijan Fakhrieh, Bruce Osojnak, Stryder
Jakobsen, Linda Reich, Glenn Reich, Paula Leber, and John Peterson. Comments included:
dividing master plan, deleting key items, recycling, water management, energy
conservation, funding park acquisitions and maintenance, open space, recreation,
residential preservation, planning efforts, policy/plan implementation, proposed
deletions, non-land use recommendations, budgetary caution, quality of life, land use
policies, sub-policies, education, access, commercial traffic, light rail, high density
housing, transit oriented development, public input, commercial development, and non-
land use policies.
Additional comments: establishing priorities, effect on multi-unit home owners,
decreasing property values, planning and zoning issues, non-conforming properties,
rent disparity, low-density, public transportation, complex issues, applying
principals/standards, initiate process, 900 South 200 East zoning, property purchase,
down-zoning, increased taxes, zoning change impacts, expanding light rail, effect on
property investments, and recognizing efforts of those involved in developing the plan.
Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to close the public
hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Love seconded to defer the decision on
this item to the first Tuesday meeting in January, 2004, which motion carried, all
members voted aye.
(T 03-3)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Douglas Cotant thanked City staff for helping him with housing information. He
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said traffic signals on State Street and 400 South needed to be checked because he was
almost hit by a vehicle.
Tara Davies said she felt the parking meter proposal was a good way to attract
shoppers. She said she supported the Council' s efforts to bring more people downtown.
Rob Bouwhuis thanked the Council and Mayor for supporting public transit and
encouraging Davis County commuters. He said even though signs were posted, vehicles
parked over bike lanes because there were no street markings. He said he felt better
markings were needed to avoid confusion and increase safety.
NEW BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Code regarding
miscellaneous businesses that are charged disproportionate fees.
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Buhler seconded to suspend the rules
and adopt Ordinance 81 of 2003, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(0 03-26)
#2. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Section 12.56.170, Salt Lake City
Code, relating to parking meter rates - to waive fees at parking meters during the
month of December and allow 3-hour free parking. View Attachment
Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to suspend the rules
and adopt Ordinance 80 of 2003, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(0 99-11)
CONSENT AGENDA
#1. RE: Setting the date of December 9, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment
and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Ordinance 58 of 2003, which
adopted the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document,
for fiscal year 2003/2004. (Budget Amendment No. 2)
(B 03-10)
#2. RE: Setting the date of December 9, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance adopting the Solid Waste Management Facility
budget, which has been prepared and submitted by the Salt Lake Valley Solid Management
Council for calendar year 2004, subject to specific policy directives.
(B 03-4)
#3. RE: Setting the date of December 9, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment
and consider adopting an ordinance enacting Chapter 2.88 of the Salt Lake City Code
creating the Open Space Trust Fund and Advisory Board.
(0 03-27)
#4. RE: Setting the date of January 6, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment
and consider adopting an ordinance vacating a portion of an alley located adjacent to
2327 South 500 East and 2322 Park Street, pursuant to Petition No. 400-03-15.
(P 03-24)
#5. RE: Approving the reappointment of Bruce Kaliser to the Sister Cities Board
for a term extending through July 3, 2006.
(I 03-11)
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Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve the
Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
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