Updated
City Council Announcements
March 5, 2013
6:18:08 PM Information Needed by Council Staff
P. Truth in Taxation Hearing Date Issue
In planning to reserve the date for a potential Truth in Taxation hearing for FY 2014, Council Staff realized that the Council does not have any regularly scheduled meetings that fall before the state-mandated deadline of August 17th. The first week in August (Aug 6th) is the night out against crime, and the second week (13th) is the primary election night.
Staff confirmed with the attorney’s office that it is legal for the Council to hold a truth in taxation hearing in July, provided that the notice requirements are met (2 notices, with the last one being 7 days before the hearing). Staff has also inquired with the County Auditor’s office to see when their preliminary estimates of property taxes are mailed out to property owners, so that the hearing can be scheduled after this mailing has been received. Staff has not yet heard back from the County, but will hopefully know by the Council’s discussion on Tuesday.
Staff has identified the following 5 options for the Council to consider for a FY 2014 truth in taxation hearing date:
•July 23rd (meeting already on the Council schedule). The only issue with this date might relate to when the County notices are received. There might not be sufficient time elapsed from the send date of the County notices.
•July 30th (Move the July 23rd meeting to July 30th to hold the truth in taxation hearing on the 30th)
•August 6th – night out against crime - have a brief meeting only to have a truth in taxation hearing. Note: this hearing does not have to be at 7pm, although holding the hearing after the standard workday of 5pm might facilitate attendance.
•August 13th – primary election night – have a brief meeting only to have a truth in taxation hearing. Same time issue applies as above.
•Other – the Council may wish to consider other days of the week for a special meeting, although by law the City cannot schedule their truth in taxation hearing on the same night and time as another taxing entity for which a Salt Lake City taxpayer might be a part of (County, School District, etc). Staff can inquire with the County as to available dates.
The Council consensus was to consider this item in conjunction with the already-scheduled meeting on July 23, 2013.
Q. City Council/School Board Leadership Meeting
The upcoming City Council/School Board leadership meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 15 from noon to 1:30 pm. The School Board plans to host the meeting. Council staff is inquiring with the School Board regarding their agenda topics. Council staff will share those topics with the Council as soon as they are received.
So far, the agenda for the meeting includes these topics:
•CDBG opportunities moving forward
•The School Board’s role in the Capital City Education Proposal
•School Board response to recent news articles
Ø Are there additional topics of interest that Council Members would like to add to the agenda?
No response given at this time.
R. Utah Heritage Foundation Award
Salt Lake City has been selected for a 2013 Heritage Award in recognition for outstanding preservation achievement.
An award ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in The Leonardo. According to protocol, the Mayor and Council Chair, to represent the Council, will receive the award. The event will begin with a cash bar and a small silent auction at 6:00 p.m. Dinner and the awards presentation will start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $85 each and a sponsored table of eight begins at $1,000.
Ø Do Council Members have names of associates, colleagues and friends they would like to receive an invitation to purchase a ticket? Mailing addresses are needed. This information is needed no later than March 15.
No response given at this time.
S. Hiberian Parade
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Council Office has submitted the Parade entry form to Parade Director John Welsh, Council office still waiting for lineup information. Former Councilman Van Tuner has graciously offered his Antique Fire truck for Council Members to ride down the parade route.
Ø Councilmen LaMalfa, Christensen and Luke all have expressed interest. Are any other Councilmember’s interested in participating?
No response given at this time.
T. G. American Planning Association APA-Utah Chapter Spring Conference 2013
Wednesday, April 17th-19th early registration ends March 17th
Utah State University, Logan UT
Ø Are any Councilmember’s interested in attending?
Council member Simonsen indicated he will be attending; no additional response given at this time.
U. Women’s History Month - March
The country celebrates the accomplishments of women in American history by celebrating Women’s History Month every March.
Ø Is Council supportive of promoting and highlighting a few Salt Lake City women who have made a difference in their community?
The Council consensus was in support.
V. Upcoming Anti-Bullying Events
ü March 15th Planned Parenthood event
Planned Parenthood Utah Teen Council members to do an Open Mike night focused on Safe Space for Teens. Teens will host and sign up to share their thoughts, songs, readings on this subject. The event is open to all youth and will be promoted by youth themselves. Questions: email education@ppau.org
ü Week of March 18th Equality Utah events
Details not yet finalized.
ü March 27th Wrap-up event
Details not yet finalized.
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W. Completed Anti-Bullying Events
ü February 12th Kick-off press conference
ü February 19th YouthCity --“Lights On”
ü February 28th through Saturday, March 2nd “Excuse Me While I Change the World” series of events from I Love Bullies:
o Everybody’s Different Fashion Show, Thursday, February 28th
o Art Needs No Labels Art Show Friday, March 1st
o Will Sing For Good Concert. through Saturday, March 2nd
ü March 5th Playworks -“Community Recess” (11 a.m.)
o Join Playworks at Meadowlark Elementary for a Community Recess. Learn how to make recess a safe, inclusive, and FUN part of every child’s day. We'll start with a brief workshop and then head out to the playground to participate in a Playworks recess. Please RSVP to Allie Teller at: ateller@playworks.org
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X. H.B. 36 Water Storage
H.B. 36, Stormwater Capture Amendments, is now pending in the Senate. This bill would allow a person to capture up to 2,500 gallons of precipitation for use on property if it (i) is allowed by local law, (ii) does not interfere with an existing water right; and (iii) is designed to slow, detain or retain storm water or protect watersheds from pollution. This would not be a water right and stored water could not put to “beneficial use.” Such water also could not be used for land development. If the bill does not pass, the city could explore ways to allow storage and use of precipitation in the same or similar ways, including adoption of an ordinance.
Inquiry was raised as to if this is a House version or Senate version, with Council member Simonsen stating there is a pending amendment in the Senate which the City was involved in negotiating. He said that amendment is not friendly to the original bill sponsor; he has alternate language that he feels effectively accomplishes watershed protection rather than turning this water bill into a de-facto land use issue. He said without support from the Council, he does not have the power to promote or lobby a change.
Determination was made for Council member Simonsen to have authority to proceed and pursue an amendment (which satisfies both Jeff Niermeyer and Mayor Becker) in that Salt Lake City does not lose its ability to regulate its watershed and without the land use regulations that have raised concerns and opposition for the original bill sponsor.