05/06/2003 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2003
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 6,
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; Rocky Fluhart, Chief Administrative Officer;
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder
were present.
Councilmember Christensen presided at and Councilmember Saxton conducted the
meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Mayor Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson presented the proposed Salt Lake City budget for
fiscal year 2003-2004. (See file for budget proposal) .
(B 03-1)
#3. Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve the
minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held April 22, 2003, which motion carried,
all members voted aye.
(M 03-1)
PUBLIC HEARING
#1. RE: Accept public comment regarding housing issues in Salt Lake City.
ACTION: Councilmember Lambert moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to close the
public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: The following people spoke or submitted written comments concerning
housing issues: Karen Denton, Vaughn McDonald, Bruce Quint, Matt Minkevitch, Dave
Woodman, Melissa Hoffmann, Roger Borgenicht, Darla Ball, Donald Ball, Jesus Campos,
Douglas Cotant, Rodney Duffy, David Hughes, Dorothy Lane, Lounell Parrish, Geneva
Powell, Rudy Roca, Phil Runge, Joseph Williams, Susan Reynolds, Shirley Moreau, Donna
Dankin, Faina Raik, Robin Kemker, Sheila Walsh-McDonald, Alan Parsons, Amy Rowland,
Liz McCoy, Sunshine Evans, Jeff Bennion, Marcie Milligan, Kenneth Robertson, Palmer
DePaulis, Diane Hartford, David Dangerfield and Shauna O'Neil.
Comments included necessity for affordable housing, minimum wage, fair market rates,
homeless shelters, Salt Lake City Housing Authority, mixed use, revitalization, mass
transit, community based process, service providers, homeless issues, Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) funding, subsidized units, permanent housing, transitional housing,
living standards, developing public/private partnerships, endowment funds, single room
occupancy (SRO) housing, percentage of homeless persons and families, seed money,
federal assistance, Section 8 housing, first response needs, crowded shelters, matching
funds, community council support, homeownership efforts, and median income.
Additional comments were economic development, housing priorities, humane alternatives,
tenant based rental assistance, HOME funds, long waiting lists, living in poverty,
developing housing stock, collaborative effort, options for low income persons,
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maintaining and improving existing housing stock, physical disabilities, assisting
elderly, safe and comfortable living conditions, independent living, and accessible
rental housing.
Further comments included no-step entries, ground floor bathrooms, mobility devices,
fair housing act, accessibility guidelines, pets, Utah Tenant Association, extreme
poverty, defining affordable housing, planning for increased demand, increasing the
Housing Trust Fund, walkable communities, law enforcement support, criminal activity
in areas surrounding low income housing, property taxes, contributing to society,
options for financing affordable housing, vacant Olympic housing, non-profit providers
and communities, security, wellbeing, preserving Section 8 housing projects, expiring
contracts, freezing home values, homeowner and housing incentives, appreciation for
City resources and support, identify property owners willing to participate in
affordable housing programs, barriers, rental histories, landlord/tenant problems,
housing goals, developing housing for various rent levels, emergency housing, sub-
standard housing, and vacancy rates.
Other comments were utilizing existing housing, renter/homeowner ratios, stable
environment for children, enhanced school performance, educational goals, land
controls, commercial development, national protection, disability income, social
security benefits, increase homeownership for seniors and disabled, 2000 census,
expanding study on infill lots, leveraging rehabilitation programs, clarifying
live/work ordinances, and necessity for curb-cuts.
(H 03-5)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Andrew Fletcher and Pamla Lanningham spoke concerning a proposed development on 900
East McClelland (1037 East) . Comments included inadequate notice, hasty presentation
and approval, undue strain on existing neighborhoods, inadequate parking for business
owners, customers, and residents and potential damage to business/community
relationships.
Bonnie Mangold and Jan Bartlett spoke concerning the Main Street easement. Comments
included developing an open dialogue, discussing master plan issues, impact of lost
access, property owner concerns, function of time, place, and manner restrictions,
merits of land swap proposal, impact of Supreme Court ruling, constitutional and ethical
issues, exploring alternatives, accepting term of original agreement, erroneous legal
judgment, impact of disrespectful behavior, public right to access, essential aspects
of original agreement, addressing community division and tension, misinterpretation of
conflict, and protection of a religious entity by a government entity.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting an ordinance setting forth certain benefits for employees on
military leave of absence. View Attachment
ACTION: Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt
Ordinance 22 of 2003 with the following amendments, 1) making the effective date
retroactive to January 1, 2003, and 2) continuing basic life insurance policies at no
cost to the employee, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Lambert said he supported the proposal but wanted to clarify
the retroactive date could create a budget impact regarding the Cawley family.
Councilmember Christensen said he agreed with Councilmember Lambert and felt that was
the Council's intent. He said a budget amendment might be needed to address the issue.
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He said he felt Council Members shared concerns about employees serving for extended
periods of time and hoped other local government entities would follow suit.
Councilmember Buhler said he felt the proposal was a step in the right direction and
wanted to recognize the sacrifice being made by those serving in the armed forces. He
said money was budgeted for employee positions and what was not used for temporary
employees or overtime expenses would remain in the department's budget.
(0 03-6)
#2. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Subsection 12.44.060A, Salt Lake City Code,
relating to laned roadway driving procedures; amending Section 12.48.030, Salt Lake
City Code, relating to stops required at stop signs; and amending Section 12.76.045A,
Salt Lake City Code, relating to yielding right-of-way at marked or unmarked crosswalks.
View Attachment
ACTION: Councilmember Lambert moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to adopt
Ordinance 23 of 2003 including amendments removing "motorcycle rules" from the title
of Section 12.44.060 and increasing the maximum fine for infractions to $750 in Section
1.12.050 Paragraph C, which motion carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember
Saxton who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Lambert asked if the parties involved in drafting the
ordinance had reviewed and accepted the proposed amendments. Russell Weeks, Council
Policy Analyst, said yes.
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#3. RE: Adopting a resolution and setting the date of May 20, 2003 at 7:00
p.m. to accept public comment regarding all matters associated with the tentative
budgets of Salt Lake City, including the tentative budget of the Library Fund, for
fiscal year 2003-2004.
ACTION: Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt
Resolution 17 of 2003, which motion carried, all members voted aye, except Councilmember
Lambert who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: Cindy Gust-Jenson said under State law, the Mayor presented the
budget proposal on the first Tuesday of May, which was then accepted by the Council.
She said the tentative budget would be amended when the Council adopted the final
budget. She said the action being taken was essentially acknowledging and receiving
the tentative budget. She said the May 8, 2003 agenda would contain a detailed breakdown
of all budget ordinances being proposed by the Administration.
Councilmember Lambert said he was concerned the May 20, 2003 date did not allow
adequate time for the public to review the budget proposal. Councilmember Christensen
said the Council needed time to receive public input on the Mayor' s budget proposal
and the public needed time to provide input on changes the Council might make. He
said essentially a public hearing was scheduled at every formal meeting under "Comments
to the Council". He said this format provided a number of opportunities for public
input. He said the May 20, 2003 date met the City' s legal obligation.
(B 03-1)
The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
so
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