03/04/2008 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MARCH 4 , 2008
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 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
Jill Remington Love JT Martin Luke Garrott
Soren Simonsen
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Edwin Rutan, City
Attorney; Mayor Ralph Becker; David Everitt, Mayor' s Chief of Staff;
and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Love presided at and Councilmember Jergensen
conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:05:04 PM The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:05:31 PM Mayor Becker presented recommendations to the
Council regarding the One-year action plan for CDBG, HOME, ADDI, ESG,
AIDS HOPWA and interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City
and the U. S . Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . View
Attachments
Councilmember Martin asked for details on the $11, 000 proposed for
American Dream. Mayor Becker said several families would benefit from
the funding. LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development
Director, said the funding was designed to help families fill the gap
when they did not have enough money to make their down payment on a
home . She said the program started with approximately $100, 000 but
Congress continues to reduce the allocation every year.
Councilmember Love said a public hearing was scheduled for March
18, 2008 which would provide an opportunity for applicants to make
requests and comments to the Council .
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#3. 7:21:09 PM Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember
Turner seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council
meeting held February 19, 2008, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(M 08-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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#1. RE: 7:21:27 PM Accept public comment and hear public protest
regarding a resolution to (a) finance the cost of certain
infrastructure improvements consisting of the reconstruction of roadway
pavement, installation of concrete curbs, sidewalks, and street
lighting and all other miscellaneous work necessary to complete the
improvements in a proper and workmanlike manner; (b) defray the cost
and expenses of improvements by assessments to be levied against the
properties benefited by such improvements; and (c) provide Notice of
Intention to designate assessment area to authorize such improvements
and to fix a time and place for protest against such improvements or
the designation of said assessment area; to declare its official
intention to reimburse itself for expenditures paid by it prior to the
sale of the bonds; and to authorize advertisement of construction bids
and related matters . (California Avenue Reconstruction, 4800 West to
5600 West, Special Assessment Area, Job No. 103006) View Attachments
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded
to close the public hearing and refer the issue to Engineering for
tabulation, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(Q 08-1)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7:22:17 PM
Councilmember Simonsen spoke concerning the reorganization of the
Planning Division. He said he felt this division had created challenges
for many community members . He said the Council looked forward to
receiving updates on the audit and to the Mayor' s leadership in
restructuring the division.
Mayor Becker said a lot of time and thought had gone into
reviewing the organization and determining the best direction to take .
He said while searching for a new director, he wanted to move forward
with changes he felt needed to occur to provide services that City
residents/businesses expected.
Councilmember Martin congratulated the Mayor on the Broadway
Theatre project. He said it was great that the Mayor' s brother could
be involved in the process and looked forward to its success .
Mayor Becker said his brother was putting a lot of thought and
effort into the project. He said things were moving forward quickly
and hoped to have something to report back to the Council soon.
Councilmember Love thanked the Mayor for his personal involvement
during the legislative session and felt the coordination/collaboration
between the Council and Mayor was great.
Mayor Becker thanked the Council and staff and thought the
groundwork had been laid for better success in the future.
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Councilmember Jergensen said he agreed this was a more
collaborative/interactive session and thanked the Mayor.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7:27:34 PM
Douglas Cotant spoke concerning a legislative audit of the Utah
Transit Authority in February. He said a copy was e-mailed to the City
Council .
Leo Childs and Chris Staser spoke concerning a proposal submitted
to Congress entitled "Homeowners and Bank Protection Act" which would
protect homeowners and banks from foreclosures/bankruptcy. Mr. Childs
said he would send information to the Council .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . RE: 7:36:34 PM Adopt an ordinance closing a portion of the
southern half of South Temple between 750 West (I-15) and 900 West as a
public street pursuant to Petition No. 400-07-10 . View Attachments
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded
to adopt Ordinance 6 of 2008, which motion carried, all members voted
aye .
(P 07-11)
#2 . RE : 7:37:02 PM Adopt an ordinance closing a portion of 700
South at approximately 600 West as a public street pursuant to Petition
No . 400-07-02 . View Attachments
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Love seconded to
adopt Ordinance 7 of 2008, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(P 07-10)
CONSENT AGENDA 7:37:27 PM
Councilmember Simonsen moved and Councilmember Christensen
seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all
members voted aye .
#1 . RE: Setting the date of April 1, 2008 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting an ordinance recommending approval
of partial street closure located at 300 South between 5100 West and
5200 West pursuant to Petition No. 400-06-31 . View Attachments
(P 08-1)
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#2 . RE: Confirm the date of March 13, 2008 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt
Lake City Ordinance No. 24 of 2007 which adopted the final budget and
staffing document of Salt Lake City, Utah for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008 . (Emergency Opening/Airport)
(B 08-4) View Attachments
#3 . RE: Adopt Ordinance 8 of 2008 (The "2008 Assessment
Ordinance") approving the Assessment List and levying an annual
assessment upon property in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lighting District No.
3, now known as L03 (The "District L03") ; establishing the effective
date of the 2008 Assessment Ordinance; providing for a procedure to
contest an assessment, and related matters . View Attachments
(Q 08-4)
#4 . RE: Adopt Ordinance 9 of 2008 amending Section 2 . 06 . 040 ,
Salt Lake City Code, relating to meeting schedules, agendas and minutes
for the City Council . View Attachments
(0 08-3)
The meeting adjourned at 7 : 37 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the City Council Regular Session meeting held March
4, 2008 .
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