11/04/2003 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November
4, 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
The following Councilmember was absent:
Dale Lambert
Rocky Fluhart, Chief Administrative Officer; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council
Director; Edwin Rutan, City Attorney; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder were
present.
Councilmember Christensen presided at and Councilmember Jergensen conducted the
meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Consider adopting a resolution regarding homeless services in downtown
Salt Lake City. The resolution was read by Councilmember Saxton. View Attachment
Councilmember Saxton thanked those who had worked on the resolution. She said it was
important for the City to address the needs of the homeless and find unique ways to
integrate them into the community. She said in addition to financial difficulties,
people did not always understand homeless issues and it was important to continue
community discussions so residents could live together amenably.
Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt Resolution 52 of
2003, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(R 03-1)
#3. Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve
the minutes of City Council meetings held October 14, 2003 and October 21, 2003, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
#4. The Board of Canvassers will adopt the minutes of the meetings at 12:15
p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on October 14, 2003.
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to recess as the City
Council, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to convene as the
Board of Canvassers, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to approve the
minutes of meetings held October 14, 2003 at 12:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. , which motion
carried, all members present voted aye, except the Mayor who was absent.
Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adjourn as the
Board of Canvassers and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all
members present voted aye, except the Mayor who was absent.
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COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Douglas Cotant said he participated in activities relating to the relocation of
KUTV to Main Street.
James Garside spoke concerning a potential $400 million liability against the
City relating to 32 water exchange contracts. He said the City received $400 million
worth of water rights from irrigation companies. He said water had not been delivered
under those contracts for more than 50 years and he was concerned about protests filed
by the City. He said a question existed whether or not the City had sold or otherwise
obligated water needed to execute contracts.
Mr. Garside said he was unable to use his water in Salt Lake City due to urbanization
and wanted the ability to move it to another location where it could be used
beneficially. He asked the Council to look into the matter or pull the City's protest
so he and other irrigation companies could utilize their water.
Brian Kendell spoke in favor of bicycle and pedestrian access along the proposed
commuter rail system corridor. He said the issue needed to be given further
consideration as plans were developed.
Jeffrey Baird said he worked with the City' s Urban Forestry Department during
the past summer. He said there were a number of damaged trees around the City and areas
where new trees were needed. He said he felt the entire City would benefit if the
department was given additional revenue.
Daniel Wright spoke concerning the Nordstrom issue. He said retail outlets were
important but often over emphasized as a means of revitalizing the City. He said as
revitalization plans were considered, the City needed to look at cultural opportunities
such as present day artists.
Tim Jessop spoke concerning the light rail extension to the University of Utah.
He said he felt commuter problems could be alleviated by providing 24 hour train
service. He said a lot of people worked late hours and would benefit from the extended
service.
NEW BUSINESS
#1. RE: Consider adopting an ordinance repealing and re-enacting Section
11.04.100, Salt Lake City Code, relating to concealing identity or furnishing false
information.
Councilmember Buhler said he felt the ordinance was an important tool for police
officers but clarification was needed to provide compliance with State Statutes and
court rulings.
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Love seconded to suspend the rules and
adopt Ordinance 74 of 2003, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(0 03-24)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Chapter 2.24 of the Salt Lake City
Code, relating to the Employee Appeals Board. View Attachment
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt
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Ordinance 75 of 2003, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(0 03-25)
#2. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and confirming the
sale of not more than $38, 000,000 aggregate principal amount of water and sewer revenue
bonds of Salt Lake City, Utah; fixing the maximum aggregate principal amount of the
bonds, the maximum number of years over which the bonds may mature, the maximum interest
rate which the bonds may bear and the maximum discount from par at which the bonds may
be sold; authorizing publication of a notice of bonds to be issued; and related matters.
View Attachment
Councilmember Saxton asked if the comments made earlier by Mr. Garside concerning
water issues were directly related to the proposal. Mr. Garside said no.
Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt Resolution 51 of
2003, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(Q 03-9)
CONSENT AGENDA
#1. RE: Setting the date of November 18, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment
and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning a portion of property located at
approximately 1665 East Kensington Avenue from Open Space to Residential pursuant to
Petition No. 400-03-35.
(P 03-23)
#2. RE: Setting the date of November 18, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting a resolution declaring the intention of the City Council
of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah to create Salt Lake City, Utah
Central Business Improvement District No. DA-CBID-03 to continue to promote business
activity and economic development in an area of central downtown Salt Lake City, by
assessing benefited properties within the district for the costs for such economic
promotion activities for a period of three years; to negotiate a contract with the
Downtown Alliance to manage the district; and to fix a time and place for protests
against the district and its assessments, and related matters.
(Q 03-7)
#3. RE: Approving the appointment of Manuel "Manny" Evangelista to the Sister
Cities Board for a term extending through July 3, 2006.
(I 03-11)
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt the Consent
Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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