02/18/2014 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 , 2014
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 7 : 00 p.m. in Room 315, Council Chambers,
City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Stan Penfold Luke Garrott James Rogers
Kyle LaMalfa Charlie Luke Erin Mendenhall
Lisa Adams
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Ralph Becker,
Mayor; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Margaret Plane, City
Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:10:49 PM The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Glendale Scout
Troops 524 and 687 .
#2 . 7:13:15 PM Councilmember Penfold moved and Councilmember
LaMalfa seconded to approve the minutes of the following Salt Lake
City Council meetings, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
• February 11, 2014 Formal Session View Minutes
• February 4, 2014 Formal Session View Minutes
• January 21, 2014 Work Session View Minutes
(M 14-3) (M 14-4)
#3. 7:13:46 PM Adopt a joint resolution to recognize and support
Utah State Fairpark' s contributions to Salt Lake City and the State of
Utah. View Resolution
The resolution was read by Councilmember Rogers and presented to
Michael Steele, Fairpark Executive Director; Steve Johnson, Fairpark
Community Council Chair; Lowell Petersen, Fairpark Board of Governors
Vice Chairman; and Representative Angela Romero.
Councilmember LaMalfa moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
adopt Resolution 2 of 2014, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(R 14-1)
14 - 1
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 , 2014
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:19:14 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the
employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2013-14 . View
Attachments This amendment contains a number of proposed adjustments
to the Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget, including funding for:
• a portion of the costs of the Sugarhouse Streetcar, and various
improvements to create a "green way" within the corridor.
• a transportation planner position to assist with capital
improvement (building and roadway) projects.
• the City's transit master plan, phase 2 of the Sugar House
streetcar plan, and a study of Foothill Drive (funding from Utah
Transit Authority) .
• an additional trained nurse dispatcher to manage non-emergency
calls from the 9-1-1 call-takers (donation funds from the Utah
Hospital Association) .
George Chapman said he was concerned about the Sugar House
Streetcar proposal and asked the Council to delay action until issues
could be studied further including impacts on bus service/air quality.
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Penfold seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future date, which
motion carried, all members voted aye .
(B 14-4)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7:23:23 PM
Oscar Ross Jr. spoke about a police incident he was involved in
on January 11, 2009 and asked the Council to investigate the matter.
George Chapman spoke about issues relating to Roosevelt/Emerson
Avenue alley vacation, Jordan Canal rezone, and Fairmont Park open
space . He thanked the Council for public notice and asked them to
thoroughly study issues including impacts on surrounding residential
properties before making decisions .
Tim Funk spoke/submitted written comments about legislative
proposals relating to tax increases for air quality projects . He said
he opposed the wholesale approach being taken and asked the Council to
review/clarify their position . Written Comment
Jerry Schmidt said he had questions about "seamless patterns" and
"eclectic neighborhoods" mentioned in the West Salt Lake Master Plan.
Councilmember Luke asked staff to work with Mr. Schmidt.
14 - 2
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 , 2014
CONSENT 7:32:51 PM
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Mendenhall seconded
to adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
#1. Setting the date of Tuesday, March 4, 2014 to accept public
comment and consider adopting amendments to the Central Community
Master Plan and Zoning Map for the City owned property located at 1226
South 1100 East pursuant to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2013-00797 and
PLNPCM2013-00799 . View Attachments This petition was initiated by
Mayor Ralph Becker and would change the Future Land Use Map in the
Central Community Master Plan and change the zoning map designation on
the parcel . The land is currently vacant and a change in master plan
and zoning would facilitate the future development of the property and
the extension of the McClelland Corridor trail .
• Central Community Master Plan Amendment - the proposal would
modify the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map for
the property at 1226 South 1100 East by changing the designation
from Low Density/Mixed use to Neighborhood Commercial .
• Zoning Map Amendment - The proposed zoning map amendment would
change the zoning for the property at 1226 South 1100 East from
R-1/5, 000 - Single Family Residential to (CN) - Neighborhood
Commercial .
Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned
to the (CN) - Neighborhood Commercial zone, consideration may be given
to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. (Petitioner - Mayor Becker)
(P 14-1)
#2 . Confirming the reappointment of Connie Spyropoulos-
Linardakis to the Citizen' s Compensation Advisory Committee for a term
extending through August 31, 2017 .
(I 14-7)
#3 . Confirming the appointment of Dale Cox to the Citizen' s
Compensation Advisory Committee for a term extending through August
31, 2017 .
(I 14-7)
#4. Approving the appointment of Xavier Gondra to the Police
Civilian Review Board for a term extending through September 5, 2016 .
(I 14-3)
#5 . Approving the appointment of Holly Martak Yocom to the
Library Board for a term extending through June 30, 2016 .
14 - 3
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 , 2014
(I 14-8)
#6 . Approving the appointment of Nathaniel Steven Salazar to the
Library Board for a term extending through June 30, 2016 .
(I 14-8)
#7 . Approving the reappointment of Kevin Werner to the Library
Board for a term extending through June 30, 2016 .
(I 14-8)
#8 . Approving the appointment of David S. Richardson to the
Historic Landmark Commission for a term extending through July 14,
2017 .
NOTE: The January 21, 2014 Council agenda inadvertently listed the
term expiration date as July 14, 2016, rather than July 14, 2017.
(I 14-6)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 35 p .m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the Salt Lake City Council Regular Session meeting
held February 18, 2014 .
sc
14 - 4