05/17/2005 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MAY 17 , 2005
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 17,
2005, at 7:06 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 Jill Remington Love Dave Buhler
Dale Lambert
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Mayor Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson,
Ed Rutan, City Attorney; and Chris Meeker, Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember Lambert presided at and Councilmember Jergensen conducted the
meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve
the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held May 5, 2005, which motion
carried, all members voted aye. View Minutes
(M 05-1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. Accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution adopting the budget
of the Municipal Building Authority of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
Councilmember Lambert moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to recess as
the City Council convene as the Municipal Building Authority, which motion carried,
all members voted aye.
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to close the
public hearing and refer the item to a future Council meeting for consideration, which
motion carried all members voted aye.
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to adjourn as
the Municipal Building Authority and reconvene as the City Council, which motion
carried, all members voted aye.
#2. Councilmember Lambert moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to close
public hearings 2-17 and refer the items to a future Council meeting for consideration,
which motion carried, all members voted aye. View Attachment
Accept public comment and consider adopting 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 2005-2006.
(B 05-6)
#3. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance adopting the final
budget, excluding the tentative budget of the Library fund, which is separately adopted,
and the employment staffing document of Alt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
(B 05-1)
#4. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance adopting the final
budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City, Utah for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
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(B 05-3)
#5. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving the compensation
plan for "Executive Employees and Elected Officials" employees.
(0 05-3)
#6. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance appropriating
necessary funds to implement for Fiscal Year 2005-2006, the provisions of the 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
Series" City employees, dated on or about July 1, 2005.
(0 05-4)
#7 . Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance appropriating
necessary funds to implement, for Fiscal year 2005-2006, the provisions of the
Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and Local 1004 of the
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) , representing
the "200 Series" City employees, dated on or about July 1, 2005.
(0 05-5)
#8. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving a
compensation plan for "300 and 600 Series" employees.
(0 05-6)
#9. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance appropriating
necessary funds to implement, for Fiscal Year 2005-2006, the provisions of the
Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and Local 1645 of the
International Association of Firefighter, representing the "400 Series" City employees,
dated on or about June 17, 2005.
(0 04-8)
#10. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance appropriating
necessary funds to implement for Fiscal year 2005-2006, the provisions of the Memorandum
of Understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and The Salt Lake Police
Association, Local 75 AFL-CIO representing the "500 Series" City employees, dated on
or about June 17, 2005.
(0 04-9)
#11. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving a
compensation plan for "800 Series" employees.
(0 05-7)
#12. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving a
compensation plan for "900 Series" employees.
(0 05-8)
#13. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving a
compensation plan for "Un-classified" employees.
(0 05-9)
#14 . Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving a
compensation plan for "Regular Part-time" employees.
(0 05-10)
#15. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter
15.2 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to cemeteries.
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(0 05-11)
#16. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter
21A.64, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to zoning fees.
(0 05-12)
#17. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Chapter
12.56.170, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to parking meter rates.
(0 05-14)
Chris Fairall spoke as a Police Officer and a City resident regarding the need
for more police officers.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Douglas Cotant spoke regarding air travel since 9/11.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. Adopting a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Municipal Building
Authority of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, providing for the redemption of
certain outstanding lease revenue bonds; and authorizing the taking of all other actions
necessary to the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this resolution.
View Attachment
Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Love seconded to recess as the City Council
and convene as the Municipal Building Authority, which motion carried, all members
voted aye.
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt
Resolution 26 of 2005 which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Love seconded to Adjourn as the Municipal
Building Authority and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all members
voted aye.
Councilmember Christensen thanked Bond Counsel and City Treasurer Dan Mule for the
successful sale.
(Q 05-6)
#2. Adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and confirming the sale of
up to $55,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds,
Series 2005A of the City; authorizing the execution and delivery of certain documents
relating to such bonds; and provide for related matters. View Attachment
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt Resolution 27 of
2005, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(Q 05-4)
#3. Adopting an ordinance amending certain sections of 2.46 of the Salt Lake
City Code, relating to Campaign Financing Disclosure. View Attachment
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to adopt
Ordinance 19 of 2005, including the amendment as part of the Work Session discussion
and changing campaign contribution limits from $1,500 to $2, 000 for Council candidates
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and from $7,500 to $10, 000 for Mayoral candidates to be effective on January 1, 2006,
which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Buhler said the Work Session amendment was to do with a definition
to prohibit campaign funds being used for personal items. He said the Attorney's
office had worked hard to incorporate the issues raised in the Work Session into the
ordinance. He said changes had not been made to the ordinance since 1996.
Councilmember Saxton thanked the Attorney' s Office. She said she specifically
liked Section D, converting donations, the appropriateness of converting campaign
donations and how donations could be used.
Councilmember Lambert said the change made the use of campaign donations for
personal use more clear.
Councilmember Jergensen said as contributions came into candidates, it behooved
the public to look at who contributed. He said the information was public.
(0 05-15)
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt the Consent
Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1. Adopting Resolution 28 of 2005, authorizing the approval of an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Utah Department of
Transportation (UDOT) regarding the Emigration Canyon Road, Salt Lake city Bike Lanes.
View Attachment
(C 05-276)
#2. Approving the re-appointment of Brian Snapp to the Art Design Board for a
term extending through March 8, 2008.
(I 05-16)
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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