06/10/2003 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, DUNE 10 , 2003
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 10,
2003 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South
State.
The following Council Members were present:
Carlton Christensen Van Turner Eric Jergensen
Jill Remington Love Nancy Saxton Dave Buhler
Dale Lambert
Mayor Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; Cindy Gust-Jenson,
Executive Council Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder, were present.
Councilmember Christensen presided at and Councilmember Love conducted the
meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt
Lake City Ordinance 32 of 2001 which approved, ratified and finalized the biennial
budget of Salt Lake City, Utah, including the employment staffing document for the
fiscal years beginning July 1, 2001 and ending June 30, 2002 and beginning July 1,
2002 and ending June 30, 2003. (Budget Amendment No. 13)
ACTION: Councilmember Lambert moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to close
the hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt
Ordinance 30 of 2003, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(B 03-7)
#2. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution approving the
lease rate provisions of a lease agreement between Salt Lake city Corporation and the
Kostopolos Dream Foundation/Camp Kostopolus, Inc. , relating to approximately 15 acres
of real property situated in Emigration Canyon. (Watershed)
ACTION: Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Lambert seconded to close
the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt Resolution
23 of 2003, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Gary Ethington, Executive Director for the Kostopulos Dream
Foundation/Camp Kostopulos, thanked the Mayor and the City Council. He said the camp
had been in operation as a charity since the 1960's providing recreation, leisure and
education for people with disabilities. He said the lease with the City had given
them an opportunity to provide a service to the community.
(C 03-288)
#3. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting ordinances, resolutions,
and/or motions relating to the Main Street Plaza issues, including but not limited to
an ordinance closing, vacating, and abandoning a pedestrian access and passage easement
located on the former Main Street right-of-way between North and South Temple Streets
pursuant to Petition No. 400-03-01, and related matters.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, DUNE 10 , 2003
ACTION: Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Buhler seconded to close
the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt Ordinance
31 of 2003, closing, vacating, and abandoning a pedestrian access and passage easement
located on the former Main Street right-of-way between North and South Temple Streets
pursuant to Petition No. 400-03-01, which motion carried, all members voted aye except
Councilmember Saxton who abstained from the vote.
DISCUSSION: Edwin Rutan, City Attorney, commented on two letters which had been
received. He said one letter was from the Alliance for Unity and the second letter
was from James Sorenson. He said Councilmember Lambert was concerned about whether
some of the Alliance's contribution could be used to furnish and equip the proposed
community center. He said the letter confirmed that a portion of the $4 million
contribution could be used for furnishings and equipment at the new Unity Center. Mr.
Rutan said the letter from Mr. Sorenson added one additional term. He said if
litigation challenging the transaction was successful, the City would not be obligated
to return Mr. Sorenson's donation.
The following people spoke or submitted cards in support of vacating the Main
Street Plaza easement: Darlene Hutchison; Oscar W. McConkie; Wendell Rawlings; Joseph
Rust; Justin Jack Bagley; Richard Barnes; Jonas Rodrigues; Jessica Rodrigues; Sandra
Rodrigues; Paul Mecham; Jaynie Brown; Andrew Olson; Ryan Wimmer; John Smith; Patrick
Hensley; and Allison Hensley.
The following people spoke or submitted cards in opposition of vacating the Main
Street Plaza easement: Travis Bird; Lonnie Pursifull; Dorothy Lane; Maureen Frikke;
Bonnie Mangold; Chris Gonthier; Dani Eyre; Jan Bartlett; Jose Sanchez; Christian
Fonnesbeck; Maxine Hanks; Scott Christensen; and Tom Mutter.
See file for copy of Council Members statements.
(P 03-13)
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1. RE: Setting the date of July 1, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment
and consider adopting a resolution authorizing and approving the issuance of Industrial
Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2003 (Spring Air Mountain West Project) , authorizing
the execution, delivery and performance of an indenture, a loan agreement, a bond
purchase agreement and other documents related to the 2003 bonds; and authorizing and
directing that other necessary and appropriate actions be taken in connection with the
2003 bonds. View Attachment
(Q 03-1)
#2. RE: Approving the appointment of Harvey E. Wright to the City & County
Building Conservancy & Use Committee for a term extending through July 17, 2006.
(I 03-26)
The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
bj
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