05/10/2005 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MAY 10 , 2005
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 10,
2005, 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 Nancy Saxton
Jill Remington Love Eric Jergensen Dave Buhler
Dale Lambert
Rocky Fluhart, Deputy Mayor; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Edwin
Rutan, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Lambert presided at and Councilmember Jergensen conducted the
meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning
properties located at 238 and 250 West 600 North from Residential Multi-Family (RMF-
35) to Special Development Pattern Residential (SR-1) , and amending the future land
use map of the Capitol Hill Master Plan pursuant to Petition No. 400-02-42. View
Attachment
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to close the
public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt Ordinance
17 of 2005, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(P 05-12)
#2 . RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the
Temporary Use Section of the zoning ordinance and removing regulations that require
permits for movie and film locations to be reviewed by the Development Review Team,
Salt Lake City Code, Section 21A.42.070, pursuant to Petition No. 400-04-18. View
Attachment
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to close the
public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance
18 of 2005 and request that the Administration revise Chapter 3.50 of the City Code
(Commercially Related Special Events and Free Expression Activities) and request that
a proposal to establish a clearly defined permit process for the activities of
movie/film production companies be returned to the Council for consideration by August
1, 2005 and said revisions should address, at a minimum, issues discussed at the
Council' s briefing. (Details contained in the May 6, 2005 Council staff report. )
Councilmember Buhler said he supported the film industry's presence in Salt Lake City.
He said production companies normally operated for short periods of time but a situation
existed where they had worked several weeks at the same location for three years
running. He said that created abnormal impacts which were not anticipated by the
proposed ordinance. He said he was concerned about negative impact on residents and
hoped the City could find ways to address these types of situations.
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Councilmember Lambert said allowing film crews to close streets for long periods of
time created considerable burden on local residents. He said aside from economic
benefits, the City needed to consider the interests of citizens who were most directly
affected.
Councilmember Love said she felt filming was a positive experience in the community
and neighborhoods in her district enjoyed it. She said film crews had worked hard to
ensure neighborhoods were compensated for the impact. She said occasionally one
neighborhood would be impacted more heavily than others so the City needed to address
that concern.
Councilmember Jergensen said he was encouraged that City, community, and film industry
representatives were working together to evaluate and balance benefits received from
the film industry and the impact on residents and communities. He said he felt progress
was being made but it was important that filming operations did not become overwhelming
and detract from vibrant neighborhoods.
Councilmember Jergensen called for the question, which motion carried, all members
voted aye.
(0 05-3)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Saxton said she felt the City needed to address quality-of-life
issues regarding construction on the Trax line at 400-500 South. She said Utah Transit
Authority (UTA) was changing the line in order to quiet noise along the S curve. She
said she appreciated their efforts but it was unfair to disrupt residents' lives by
operating jackhammers until 2:00 a.m. or 4:00 a.m. She said ordinances were in place
to protect quality-of-life issues for all City residents.
Councilmember Saxton said UTA needed to understand the City was serious about
protecting the comfort and quality-of-life of its citizens. She said UTA needed to
build mitigation costs into their construction projects to accommodate residents. She
said she spoke to Rocky Fluhart, Deputy Mayor, about this issue and hoped the
Administration would work with residents to address concerns. Mr. Fluhart said he
agreed with Councilmember Saxton. He said residents should not have to endure that
type of experience and the Administration would follow-up.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Douglas Cotant said the film industry needed to be respectful of pet owners and
avoid blocking off certain areas of the City.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and confirming the sale of
up to $13,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Water and Sewer Improvement and
Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2005 of the City; authorizing the execution and delivery
of certain documents relating to such bonds; and providing for related matters. View
Attachment
Councilmember Lambert moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt Resolution 25
of 2005.
Councilmember Christensen asked how rates compared to earlier projections. Kelly
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Murdock, City' s Financial Advisor, said 3% (present value savings) was anticipated but
the end result was slightly over 5%.
Councilmember Jergensen called for the question, which motion carried, all members
voted aye.
(Q 05-5)
CONSENT AGENDA
#1. RE: Approving the appointment of Maralee Lassiter to the Art Design Board
for a term extending through March 8, 2008.
(I 05-16)
#2. RE: Requesting that the Administration not hold a hearing regarding a request by
the Airport to convey a 620 acre parcel of property (approximately located between
6300 and 7400 West and 1650 and 2550 North) and acquire a 116 acre parcel of land
(approximately located at 2200 North 3200 West) . Trail and conservation easements will
be placed on the land being conveyed, and the Airport will utilize the acquisition
property to ensure land use compatibility with Airport operations. Local, State and
Federal environmental groups have reviewed the proposal, and are supportive of this
request. Difference in land value will be primarily paid by the Airport, except for
the purchase of the trail easements, which will be paid from the Salt Lake City General
Fund. (Refer to Work Session briefing on May 3, 2005 for more information. ) View
Attachment
(W 05-4)
#3. RE: Setting the date of May 24, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and
consider adopting resolutions pertaining to the following contributions and funds:
a. Accepting the study performed in compliance with the Utah Code Section 10-8-2,
and authorizing a proposed budget appropriation for a contribution of $8, 000, 000 to
the Salt Palace renovation for Fiscal Year 2005-06.
(R 05-5)
b. Accepting the study performed in compliance with the Utah Code Section 10-8-2,
and authorizing a proposed budget appropriation for a contribution of $64, 000 to the
Road Home for emergency winter overflow shelter for Fiscal Year 2005-06;
(R 05-6)
c. Accepting the study performed in compliance with the Utah Code Section 10-8-2,
and authorizing a proposed budget appropriation for a contribution of $15, 000 to the
Downtown Alliance for "First Night" celebrations for Fiscal Year 2005-06;
(R 05-7)
d. Accepting the study performed in compliance with the Utah Code Section 10-8-2,
and authorizing a proposed budget appropriation for a contribution of $118, 000 to the
Salt Lake City Housing Authority for transitional housing for Fiscal Year 2005-06;
(R 05-8)
e. Accepting the study performed in compliance with the Utah Code Section 10-8-2,
and amending the criteria upon which loans from the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund
may be made during Fiscal Year 2005-06 and approving a proposed budget appropriation
for the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund for Fiscal Year 2005-06; and
(R 05-9)
f. Accepting the study performed in compliance with the Utah Code Section 10-8-2,
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and establishing criteria upon which loans from the Housing Trust Fund may be made
during Fiscal Year 2005-06 and approving a proposed budget appropriation for the Housing
Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2005-06.
(R 05-10)
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve the
Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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