09/14/2004 - Minutes PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 , 2004
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September
14, 2004, 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
Dave Buhler Nancy Saxton
The following Council Members were absent:
Dale Lambert Jill Remington-Love
Mayor Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Ed
Rutan, City Attorney; and Chris Meeker, Chief Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember Christensen presided and Councilmember Saxton conducted the
meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to re-
approve the minutes of Salt Lake City Council meeting held August 24, 2004, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(M 04-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning
property located at 2665 East Parley' s Way from Commercial Business (CB) to Residential
Multi-Family (RMF-35) and amending the East Bench Community Master Plan pursuant to
Petition No. 400-04-02. (Requested by Rick Plewe) . View Attachment
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to close the
public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 74
of 2004, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(P 04-22)
#2. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion
of Bellflower Street (3130 W) between the railroad right-of-way and 700 South and a
portion of 700 South between Fulton Street (approximately 3000 West) and Bellflower
Street. Petition No. 400-03-19 (Requested by BFI/burbs LLC) . View Attachment
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to close the
public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Turner said originally this West Salt Lake area had been plotted for a
subdivision. He said noise from the Airport made the area unlivable for residential
homes. He said currently it was a warehouse area. He said the original design did not
fit the current use and a number of old platted streets needed to be eliminated in the
future.
Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance
75 of 2004, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
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James H. Gutzwiller, Robinson Fans West did not wish to speak but was concerned
about the closure of right-of-ways and trash stored at the site.
(P 04-20)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Anderson said he and Councilmember Buhler attended the opening of the new
Beacon Heights School. He said Councilmember Buhler presented the school with a small
version of the Children of Light sculpture. He said the sculpture was well received.
Councilmember Saxton said Councilmember Buhler had been the leader in the Olympic
Legacy project for the City Council.
Councilmember Saxton said Council Members Love and Lambert were excused from the
meeting. She said Councilmember Lambert was out of the Country and Councilmember Love
was enjoying time with her new baby girl.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Douglas Cotant spoke regarding considering an ordinance regulating religious
discussion in public restaurants.
Carl P. Cavallaro spoke regard the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan.
Michael Dolan spoke regarding the traffic on 400 South. He asked that traffic
lights on 400 South to be timed.
Bob Fisher spoke regarding construction on 2100 South and Board of Health
regulations for dogs at public gatherings.
The following citizens spoke regarding the Rose Park Small Area Plan: Jacob
Gines, Adam Jensen, and Adam Nalor.
Henry Archer spoke regarding the traffic signal at South Campus Drive and 1500
East. He said a no left turn sign posted on the signal was too small to see.
Polly Hart spoke regarding the amendment for the Dog Park Ordinance.
Matthew Clinger spoke regarding the new cross walk on 500 South across from the
Veterans Hospital.
Eddie Zaugg spoke regarding TRAX and stop lights. He asked that lights be timed
so TRAX did not have to stop.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting a resolution approving and modifying the process and evaluation
guidelines regarding the City' s Dogs Off-leash Program.
Councilmember Buhler complimented citizens and the Millcreek Fidos association
regarding volunteer support. He said the new protocol would involve the community in
a more direct way in maintaining as well as selecting areas for off-leash parks. He
said this also recognized that the City had limited funds and people were interested
in helping to make off-leash parks a reality.
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Councilmember Christensen said he agreed with Councilmember Buhler. He said he
hoped new park sites could be opened. He reminded people of the responsibilities
regarding dogs and parks.
Councilmember Jergensen said the advantage to the new protocol was people taking
dogs to parks. He said it allowed for all City parks with volunteer support groups to
have an off-leash area. He said discussion had taken place for some time regarding
Warm Spring Park having an off-leash area. He said this would bring more activity and
rejuvenation to the park.
Councilmember Saxton commended the way in which the new protocol was developed.
She said this was a quality of life.
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Jergensen seconded to adopt
Resolution 52 of 2004, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(R 04-15)
#2. RE: Adopting an ordinance adopting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt Ordinance 76
of 2004, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(T 04-3)
#3. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Section 16.04.050, Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to the definition of airport; amending Section 16.08.020, Salt Lake City
Code, pertaining to Salt Lake City International airport-master plan boundaries
described; amending Section 16.08.030, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to Salt Lake
City Airport II Master Plan described; amending Section 16.12.090, Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to persons employing professional skills; amending Section 16.12.210, Salt
Lake City Code, pertaining to repairs to aircraft; amending Section 16.12.250, Salt
Lake City Code, pertaining to dogs; amending Section 16.12.260, Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to firearms and explosives; amending Section 16.12.310, Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to flying of model airplanes; repealing Section 16.16.100, Salt Lake City
Code, pertaining to radio communications; repealing Section 16.16.120, Salt Lake City
Code, pertaining to airport beacon lighted during daylight hours-IFR; amending Section
16.16.150, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to exceeding airport weight limits
prohibited; amending Section 16.16.180, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to flight over
the city-minimum altitude; amending Section 16.16.190, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining
to demonstration flights; repealing Section 16.16.270, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining
to tail skids prohibited; amending Section 16.16.310, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining
to gliders, balloons and similar vehicles prohibited; amending Section 16.16.320, Salt
Lake City Code, pertaining to ultralight and ultralight-like vehicles, repealing
Section 16.20.010, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to conformance required-violations;
repealing Section 16.20.020, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to traffic pattern
described; repealing Section 16.20.030, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to entering
and leaving pattern; repealing Section 16.20.040, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to
passing aircraft in traffic pattern; repealing Section 16.24.020, Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to starting engines; repealing Section 16.24.030, Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to the runup of jet or jet prop engines; amending Section 16.28.040, Salt
Lake City Code, pertaining to crossing runways; repealing Section 16.32.030, Salt Lake
City Code, pertaining to takeoffs and landings to be on runways; repealing Section
16.32.040, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to midway runway clearance; repealing
Section 16.32.050, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to runup procedure; repealing
Section 16.32.060, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to turns after takeoff; repealing
Section 16.32.070, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to highway clearance; repealing
Section 16.32.080, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to formation takeoffs; repealing
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Section 16.32.090, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to unusual maneuvers; repealing
Section 16.32.100, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to touch-and-go landings; amending
Section 16.32.110, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to manned balloons launch site
requirements; repealing Section 16.36.020, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to entering
the traffic pattern to land; repealing Section 16.36.030, Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to clearance to land required; amending Section 16.36.040, Salt Lake City
Code, pertaining to use of runways required; repealing Section 16.36.050, Salt Lake
City Code, pertaining to highway clearance when landing from the South; repealing
Section 16.36.060, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to clearing runways after landing;
repealing Section 16.36.070, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to practice landings;
amending Section 16.36.080, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to passing aircraft while
landing prohibited: amending Section 16.40.040, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to air
taxi and transient parking; amending Section 16.40.060, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining
to owner responsible for securing aircraft; amending Section 16.44.010, Salt Lake City
Code, pertaining to definitions; repealing Section 16.44.030, Salt Lake City Code,
pertaining to Stage 1 Aircraft Notice of compliance; amending Section 16.48.170, Salt
Lake City Code, pertaining to motor vehicle in hangars prohibited; amending Section
16.52.170, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to refueling vehicles parking restrictions;
amending Section 16.56.110, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to airframe and/or power
plant repair; amending Section 16.60.060, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to prohibited
vehicles and animals; amending Section 16.60.065, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to
parking areas; and amending Section 16. 64.020, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to
removal or grounding of aircraft authorized when. View Attachment
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt Ordinance
77 of 2004, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Christensen said he received calls regarding Section 16.16.180 of the
code which contained exemptions for flying reindeer on Christmas Eve.
Councilmember Jergensen said he received an E-Mail stating this section of the code
should be retained for children.
(0 04-25)
#4. RE: Adopting an amendment to the existing protocol agreement to clarify eligibility
and timeliness of fee refund requests.
Councilmember Jergensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt the amendment,
which motion carried, all members present voted aye
(C 99-56)
#5. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt Lake City's Housing Trust
Fund to Utah nonprofit Housing Corporation for the Milestone Apartment Project.
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt Resolution
53 of 2004, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(R 04-16)
#6. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt Lake City's Housing Trust
Fund to Multi-Ethnic Development Corporation for the 700 South Condos Project.
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to adopt Resolution
54 of 2004, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Jergensen said he was in favor of the project. He asked that the
housing policy be completed as soon as possible.
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Councilmember Christensen said the time frame for available land for the project was
urgent and waiting for the policy was not an option.
(R 04-17)
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Buhler moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to adopt the consent
agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
#1. Setting the date of September 21, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment and
consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Ordinance NO 63 of 2004 which
approved, ratified and finalized the budget of Salt Lake City, Utah including the
employment staffing document, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending
June 30, 2005.
(B 04-13)
#2. Setting the date of October 5, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public comment
and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Code regarding the sign
regulations for the Delta Center specialized signage district pursuant to Petition
400-04-10.
(P 04-23)
#3. RE: Setting the date of October 5, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at approximately
1532/1560 West 200 South from Residential R-1/5000 to Commercial Neighborhood CN and
amending the West Salt Lake Master Plan pursuant to Petition 400-03-10 (Requested by
Shaw Homes, Inc. )
(P 04-24)
#4. RE: Adopting Resolution 55 of 2004 authorizing the approval of and
Interlocal Cooperation Landscape maintenance agreement between Salt Lake City
Corporation and Utah Department of Transportation. (700 East) . View Attachment
(C 03-113)
#5. RE: Adopting Resolution 56 of 2004 authorizing the approval of and Interlocal
Cooperation modification 1-preconstruction & construction reimbursement between Salt
Lake City Corporation and Utah Department of Transportation. (700 East) . View
Attachment
(C 03-113)
#6. RE: Approving the appointment of Lisa Thompson to the City & County Building
Conservancy & Use Committee for a term extending through July 21, 2008.
(I 04-24)
#7. RE: Approving the appointment of Larry Migliaccio to the City & County Building
Conservancy & Use Committee for a term extending through July 21, 2008.
(I 04-24)
#8. RE: Approving the appointment of Marisol "Mardi" Garza to the Arts Council for
a term extending through July 1, 2007.
(I 04-11)
#9. RE: Approving the appointment of Arturo Gamonal to the Community Development
Advisory Committee for a term extending through July 2, 2007.
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(I 04-23)
#10. RE: Approving the appointment of James Steven Fountain to the Capital Improvement
Program for a term extending through June 4, 2007.
(I 04-20)
#11. RE: Approving the appointment of Georg Stutzenberger to the Capital Improvement
Program for a term extending through June 4, 2007.
(I 04-20)
#12. RE: Approving the re-appointment of Samual Straight to the Community Development
Advisory Committee for a term extending through July 2, 2007.
(I 04-23)
#13. RE: Approving the re-appointment of Peggy A McDonough to the Planning Commission
for a term extending through July 1, 2008.
(I 04-25)
#14. RE: Approving the appointment of Tim Dolan to the Arts Council for a term
extending through July 1 2007.
(I 04-11)
The meeting adjourned at 7 :54 p.m.
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