06/02/2009 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 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 JT Martin Van Turner
Jill Remington Love Eric Jergensen Soren Simonsen
Luke Garrott
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Edwin Rutan, City
Attorney; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; and Scott Crandall,
Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Christensen presided at and Councilmember Turner
conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:04:04 PM The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:04:41 PM Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember
Martin seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council
meeting held May 19, 2009, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
(M 09-1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: 7:05:45 PM Accept public comment with respect to the
issuance of up to $10 ,200 ,000 principal amount of general obligation
bonds of the City to finance all or a portion of the cost of
renovating, improving and preserving the old main library building and
providing related facilities located at approximately 500 South and 200
East to establish a science, culture and art education center currently
known as the Leonardo and the potential economic impact that such
project would have on the private sector.
Councilmember Simonsen said he needed to be recused.
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Jergensen
seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members
voted aye, except Councilmember Simonsen, who was recused.
(Q 06-6)
#2 . RE: 7:09:18 PM Accept public comment regarding an ordinance
amending Salt Lake City Ordinance 64 of 2008 which adopted the final
budget of Salt Lake City, Utah, for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2008 and ending June 30, 2009 . (Budget Amendment No. 3)
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Earl Booth and Charlene Booth submitted written comments and spoke
concerning the need to repair a retaining wall located at 214 North
State Street .
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Simonsen
seconded to close the public hearing and defer the decision to a future
meeting, which motion carried, all members voted aye .
(B 09-7)
#3 . RE: 7:15:20PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance adopting the final budget and related ordinances, excluding
the budget for the Library Fund which is separately adopted, and the
employment staffing documents for Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year
2009-2010 . (Note: The Council will hold a combined public hearing on
Items C3-C26, which will address all issues associated with the 2009-
2010 budget, including the Library Fund)
(B 09-1)
#4 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting
the budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year
2009-2010 .
(B 09-2)
#5 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance approving
salaries for Salt Lake City Justice Court Judges for Fiscal Year 2009-
2010 .
(0 09-6)
#6 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting
Section 2 . 84 . 090, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to plea in abeyance
fees for traffic violations .
(0 09-7)
#7 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending
Section 5 . 04 . 070, Salt Lake City Code, relating to business license
fees, raising non-home based business base license fees and per
employee disproportionate costs; amending Schedule 1 of Title 5,
listing regulatory fees, to add a regulatory fee for automobile towing
businesses; and amending Schedule 2 of Title 5, listing fees for
disproportionate costs, to add a disproportionate cost for the retail
sale of tobacco products .
(0 04-22)
#8 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending
Section 5 . 65 . 030, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to Business License,
Revocable Land Use Permit, and Fees Required for Vending Cart Operators
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and Section 5 . 71 .290 Application Fee required for Ground Transportation
Drivers .
(0 09-8)
The following spoke or submitted written comments in opposition to
the proposed changes to ground transportation: Don Winder, Mark Hatch,
Don Barron, Mansour Edrissi, Gordon Cummins and Marlin Baer. Comments
included erroneous calculations, further study, disproportionate
inspection costs, unregulated taxi services/rates, reduction impacts,
mass transit benefits, license renewal delays, employment loss,
excessive inspections and impact of economic downturn.
#9 . RE : Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 15 . 16, Salt Lake City Code, relating to golf course fees and
group reservations.
(0 06-20)
#10 . RE : Accept public comment regarding an ordinance enacting
Section 12 . 56 . 580, Salt Lake City Code, relating to parking fees for
the underground parking lot of Library Square .
(0 09-9)
#11 . RE : Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending
Section 12 . 64 . 090, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to Parking Permit
Fees .
(0 09-10)
#12 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending
Section 12 . 56 . 550, Salt Lake City Code, increasing civil penalties for
unauthorized use of streets, parking lots and other areas .
(0 08-6)
#13 . RE : Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending
Appendix "A" of Chapter 18 . 98, Salt Lake City Code, relating to Impact
Fees.
(0 07-17)
#14 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting
Chapter 3 . 60, Salt Lake City Code, providing for the City to charge a
convenience fee for on-line payment transactions .
(0 09-11)
#15 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 15 . 24, Salt Lake City Code, increasing certain cemetery fees .
(0 05-11)
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#16 . RE : Accept public comment regarding an ordinance enacting
Section 14 . 32 . 418, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to Barricade Permit
fees .
(0 09-12)
#17 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 2, Salt Lake City Code, changing the Department of Management
Services to the Department of Administrative Services .
(0 09-13)
#18 . RE : Accept public comment regarding an ordinance adopting
the rate of tax levy upon all real and personal property within Salt
Lake City, made taxable by law for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
(B 09-6)
#19 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending
Chapter 9 . 08, Salt Lake City Code, relating to solid waste and
recyclable items.
(0 09-14)
#20 . RE : Accept public comment regarding an ordinance amending
Section 2 .54 . 030 , Salt Lake City Code, relating to fuel/equipment fee
increase for secondary employment.
(0 08-12)
#21 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance approving a
memorandum of understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and
Local 1004 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees (AFSCME) , representing the "100, 200 and certain identified
300 Series" City Employees, which shall become effective on proper
ratification and signature .
(0 09-15) (O 09-16) (O 09-17)
#22 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance approving a
memorandum of understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and
Local 1645 of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) ,
representing the "400 Series City Employees and Fire Captains" which
shall become effective on proper ratification and signature .
(0 09-18)
#23. RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance approving a
memorandum of understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and the
Salt Lake Police Association, Local 75 (SLPA) , representing the "500
Series City Employees and Police Sergeants" which shall become
effective on proper ratification and signature .
(0 09-19)
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#24 . RE : Accept public comment regarding an ordinance approving a
compensation plan for all non-represented employees of Salt Lake City.
(0 09-20)
#25 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance approving
employee overtime and other pay allowances for all non-represented
employees of Salt Lake City.
(0 09-21)
#26 . RE: Accept public comment regarding an ordinance approving a
holiday, vacation and leave accrual plan for all non-represented
employees of Salt Lake City.
(0 09-22)
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
continue the public hearing to a future meeting, which motion carried,
all members voted aye .
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7:31:16 PM
Councilmember Simonsen thanked the Mayor and others who were
involved in conducting the Public Safety Complex workshops in a
professional manner. He said he thought they were well attended and
looked forward to additional meetings including the public hearing
scheduled for June 16, 2009 .
Councilmember Turner said several Council Members attended a
social function with the Mayor, staff and prominent citizens . He said
it was important for the Administration and Council to get along so the
affairs of the City could run in the best manner possible .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . RE: 7:34:30 PM Adopting an ordinance repealing Section
12 . 80 . 150, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to operation of bicycles on
one-way roadways; and amending Section 12 . 52 . 140, Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to bicycle lanes - vehicle restrictions .
Councilmember Garrott moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded
to adopt Ordinance 14 of 2009, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(0 06-4)
CONSENT AGENDA 7:36:02 PM
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Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
#1. RE: Adopting Resolution 30 of 2009 accepting consolidated
precincts and polling locations for the 2009 Primary and General
Municipal Election.
(U 09-1)
#2 . RE: Approving the corrected term dates for the board
appointments of Todd Erskine and Raymond Uno to the Mosquito Abatement
District for a term extending through December 31, 2011 .
(I 08-13)
#3 . RE : Approving the re-appointment of Bryan Case to the
Housing Advisory and Appeals Board for a term extending through
December 31, 2010 .
(I 09-12)
#4 . RE : Approving the re-appointment of Shawn Teigen to the
Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board for a term extending through December
26, 2011 .
(I 09-18)
#5 . RE : Approving the re-appointment of Lex Hemphill to the
Sugar House Park Authority for a term extending through May 20, 2013 .
(I 09-19)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 36 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Regular Session meeting held June
2, 2009 .
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