03/18/2003 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MARCH 18 , 2003
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 18,
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 Councilmember Turner conducted the
meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1-a. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning
property located at 321-331 South 500 East from Residential Office (RO) and Residential
Multi-Family (RMF-35) to Residential Mixed-Use (R-MU) pursuant to Petition No. 400-01-
37. View Attachment
b. Consider adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at 550-558 East
300 South from Residential Office (RO) to Residential Mixed-Use (R-MU) pursuant to
Petition No. 400-01-37.
c. Consider adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at 326-348 South
600 East from Residential Multi-Family (RMF-35) to Residential Mixed-Use (R-MU)
pursuant to Petition No. 400-01-37.
ACTION: Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Love seconded to continue the
hearing to March 20, 2003, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Ana Archuleta said she was concerned about business district
expansion, increased height allowance, and housing preservation. She said there was
a misrepresentation that the Central City Neighborhood Council supported proposed
design and zoning changes. She said a formal vote had not been taken and she wanted
the Council to allow further input from the community.
Tom Mutter said he was concerned about increased traffic on 600 East and how
solar access would be affected if 75-foot structures were allowed.
Lois Brown said the east downtown area had a large number of older apartments
surrounded by commercial development. She said she felt additional rentals and offices
would overload the neighborhood.
(P 03-6)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
The following submitted written comments or spoke concerning the war with Iraq
and expressed support for the Cities of Peace resolution: Frank Chase, Alyssa Kay,
Carol Goode, Paul Wilson, Shea Pickelner, Robert Gittins, James Mouritsen, Todd
Roberts, Tom Kiug, Pete Litster, Marisa Black, Robert Hardage, Jan Bartlett, Peter
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MARCH 18 , 2003
Hines, and Karn Bracken. Comments included horrors of war, community support, peaceful
solutions, trust, respect, overwhelming opposition, community safety, government
representation, national issues, developing relationships, unilateral war, courage,
and taking responsibility.
Douglas Cotant spoke regarding violence at the New Grand apartments, parking
violations, and the return of Elizabeth Smart.
Carol Goode spoke concerning the Kids Kafe at the Central City Community Center,
citizen participation in community councils, and adopting the Cities of Peace
resolution.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to approve
the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1. RE: Adopting Resolution 11 of 2003 authorizing the approval of an interlocal
cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County and the Utah Department
of Transportation for I-15/Gateway Streets punch list items. View Attachment
(C 03-130)
#2. RE: Approving the appointment of Masood Ul-Hasan to the Police Civilian
Review Board for a term extending through September 1, 2003.
(I 03-15)
#3. RE: Approving the appointment of Curtis Anderson to the Housing Trust Fund
Advisory Board for a term extending through December 26, 2005.
(I 03-5)
#4. RE: Approving the appointment of Michael Gabel to the Housing Advisory and
Appeals Board for a term extending through December 31, 2005.
(I 03-8)
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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