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07/08/2003 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, DULY 8, 2003 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 8, 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; Rocky Fluhart, Chief Administrative Officer; Gary Mumford, Deputy Council Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder were present. Councilmember Christensen presided at and Councilmember Buhler conducted the meeting. #1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance. #2. Presentation by members of the "El Dia de Los Ninos" Salt Lake City Committee. The following committee members attended the presentation: Heather Noll, David Luna, Barbara Lovejoy, Pat Rusk, and Paloma Brown. Ms. Brown made the presentation on behalf of the committee. She said on October 1, 2002 the Council officially declared April 30, 2003 as El Dia de Los Ninos. Ms. Brown said the committee addressed issues regarding literacy, health, culture, community service, and children's dreams. She said Utah children were invited to write their dreams on index cards which would be presented to the City Council. She said the committee wanted the Council to read the cards and help make children' s dreams come true. Councilmember Christensen asked for a synopsis of the comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS #1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at 1341 South State Street, from Commercial Corridor (CC) and Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential (RMF-35) , to Moderate/High Density Multi-Family Residential (RMF-45) pursuant to Petition No. 400-03-06. (Laurelwood Apartments) View Attachment DISCUSSION: Councilmember Saxton said the Council could consider creating an exemption or Administrative process to allow existing residential uses within commercial zoning districts as permitted uses. ACTION: Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Lambert seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye. Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Lambert seconded to adopt Ordinance 49 of 2003, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (P 03-14) #2. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance enacting new Sections 17.16.092 and 17 .16.792, relating to the preparation and implementation of a water shortage contingency plan and related civil fines. View Attachment DISCUSSION: Councilmember Christensen said he supported the proposal but hoped it would not be utilized. He said he felt the proposal provided options for the City 03 - 1 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, DULY 8, 2003 to warn residents about critical water conditions and encourage conservation. Councilmember Turner said he felt conservation efforts were being made and the proposal would not be needed this year. He said the ordinance gave the City something to build on and provided a way to alert the public about serious problems. Councilmember Jergensen said he supported the ordinance and felt water users were generally in favor of conservation. He said he thought previously adopted water rules would be helpful. He said the ordinance provided a means for the City to motivate appropriate water use when people were deliberately wasteful. He said he hoped the proposed restrictions would never be used but felt it was important to have them in place. Councilmember Buhler said he was encouraged that people recognized the need to conserve and were voluntarily doing it. He said the ordinance was an appropriate tool to get people' s attention. He said he hoped education would be sufficient to avoid imposing fines but provisions would be in place in the event they were needed. ACTION: Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye. Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt Ordinance 50 of 2003, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (0 03-9) QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Turner asked for a follow-up on the success of the 4th of July party held in his district. He said he had concerns about the condition of the Peace Gardens. Mayor Anderson said he hoped the celebration would become a tradition on the City' s west side which could be enjoyed by the entire community. He said when he walked through the Peace Gardens he noticed the Eiffel Tower was missing and the Japanese Peace Garden had been vandalized. Mayor Anderson said he felt the installation of a security fence would be more effective than increased patrols. He said he wanted the City to start an initiative to repair the damage and secure the gardens. Councilmember Christensen asked if the Administration had considered alternatives to Sugarhouse Park for firework displays. Mayor Anderson said Franklin Covey Field could be used but this was an issue which needed to be explored. COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL Bonnie Mangold and Jan Bartlett submitted written comments or spoke concerning the Main Street plaza closure. Douglas Cotant spoke concerning security for the Peace Gardens and other public venues. Amir Correll submitted written comments and spoke concerning an amendment to the Salt Lake City Site Development ordinance. UNFINISHED BUSINESS #1. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt Lake City' s Housing Trust Fund to Morse Health and Housing Inc. in partnership with Utah Non-Profit 03 - 2 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, DULY 8, 2003 Housing Corporation, Inc. for the rehabilitation of the Laurelwood Apartments located at 1341 South State Street. View Attachment ACTION: Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Lambert seconded to adopt Resolution 31 of 2003, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (R 03-5) #2. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Section 2.80.080, Salt Lake City Code, relating to meetings of the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board; and amending Section 2.80.120, Salt Lake City Code, relating to powers and duties of the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board. View Attachment ACTION: Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt Ordinance 51 of 2003, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (0 00-3) #3. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 2.72 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to the Police Civilian Review Board. View Attachment DISCUSSION: Councilmember Love said she wanted to amend the proposed ordinance by changing the title Investigator/ Administrator to Administrator. She said she felt the change better reflected the duties of the position. ACTION: Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt Ordinance 52 of 2003, with the amendment that the title Investigator/Administrator be replaced with the title Administrator throughout the ordinance, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (0 97-23) #4. RE: Adopting a resolution amending Resolution 91 of 2001 Private Activity Bonds. View Attachment ACTION: Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt Resolution 32 of 2003, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (R 01-21) #5. RE: Approving the appointment of Babs DeLay to the Planning Commission for a term extending through July 1, 2007. DISCUSSION: Councilmember Christensen said Planning Commission leadership expressed concerns about how the Commission was functioning. He said he hoped recent applicants would contribute to a resolution of that issue. He said he was not encouraged by the interviews and was not comfortable with the appointment. ACTION: Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Love seconded to approve the appointment, which motion carried, all members voted aye except Council Members Christensen, Turner, and Lambert who voted nay. (I 03-22) #6. RE: Approving the appointment of Craig Galli to the Planning Commission for a term extending through July 1, 2007. DISCUSSION: Councilmember Jergensen said he was concerned about Mr. Galli' s legalistic approach to questions asked by the Council. He said after meeting with the applicant concerning the direction the Planning Commission wanted to go regarding neighborhoods, he would support the appointment. 03 - 3 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, DULY 8, 2003 Councilmember Saxton said she had similar concerns about the interview. She said the Planning Commission played an important role in the City's efforts to interact with the community. She said she was concerned about people with the same professional background serving on the same board. She said she wanted the Administration to be more visionary when making appointments and utilize a better cross section of the community. Councilmember Lambert said he felt Mr. Galli was well qualified and would be an asset. He said boards and commissions were important and the Council needed to take advice and consent responsibilities seriously. ACTION: Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to approve the appointment, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (I 03-22) #7. RE: Approving the reappointment of Robert "Bip" Daniels to the Planning Commission for a term extending through July 1, 2007. ACTION: Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve the reappointment, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (I 03-22) CONSENT AGENDA #1. RE: Setting the date of August 7, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 33 of 2003, which adopted the revised tentative budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for fiscal year 2003-2004. (Budget Amendment No. 1) (B 03-8) #2. RE: Setting the date of August 7, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Site Development Ordinance regarding the standards by which subdivisions may be approved in Foothill Zoning Districts pursuant to Petition No. 400-03-07. View Attachment (P 03-15) #3. RE: Setting the date of August 12, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at 1433 and 1435 South 1100 East from Residential Business to Single Family Residential pursuant to Petition No. 400-03-12. (Chabad Lubavitch of Utah Synagogue) (P 03-16) #4. RE: Adopting Resolution 33 of 2003 authorizing the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County for Salt Lake County Fire Department Paramedic educational requirements. (C 03-411) #5. RE: Approving the reappointment of Diane Etherington to the Library Board for a term extending through June 30, 2006. (I 03-7) #6. RE: Approving the reappointment of John Johnson to the Arts Council for a term extending through July 1, 2006. (I 03-25) 03 - 4 PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2003 #7. RE: Approving the appointment of Daniel Greenwood to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through December 29, 2003. (I 03-5) #8. RE: Approving the appointment of Derek Thomas Payne to the City and County Building Conservancy and Use Committee for a term extending through July 16, 2007. (I 03-26) ACTION: Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. sc 03 - 5