The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 14, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 315, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Carlton Christensen Joanne Milner Tom Rogan
Deeda Seed Roger Thompson Bryce Jolley
Keith Christensen
Kay Christensen, Deputy Mayor; Roger Cutler, City Attorney; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember Jolley presided at and Councilmember Thompson conducted the meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held July 7, 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(M 98-1)
CITIZEN COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Darrel Firmage said he owned a freight terminal east of 300 West. He said there was a lot of theft and vandalism in the area. He said one of the drivers was staying in a trailer on the property. He said a City Health official told the driver he was in violation of City ordinance and needed to move the trailer. Mr. Firmage said they wanted to protect themselves and their property and help deter crime in the area.
Councilmember Thompson asked the Administration to meet with Mr. Firmage and discuss the situation in detail.
Brandon Baker, 454 North Marion Street, said a City inspector issued a notice for their property to be cleaned up. He said there was some confusion on what needed to be taken care of. He said they could not afford the $50 per day fine which started after 30 days.
Councilmember Thompson asked the Administration to meet with Mr. Baker to resolve the issue.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Rogan moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including the change to Item D-13, taxicab hearing, per the Council staff memorandum, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1. RE: Approving the reappointment of John Becker to the Library Board for a term extending through June 30, 2001.
(I 98-20)
Approving the reappointment of Geraldine Hanni to the Library Board for a term extending through June 30, 2001.
(I 98-20)
Approving the reappointment of Brenda Koga to the Library Board for a term extending through June 30, 2001.
(I 98-20)
#2. RE: Approving the reappointment of Judith P. Short to the Planning Commission for a term extending through July 1, 2002.
(I 98-10)
#3. RE: Approving the reappointment of Helen Peters to the Capital Improvement Program Citizen Board for a term extending through June 4, 2001.
(I 98-1)
#4. RE: Approving the appointment of Michael Allegra to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term extending through September 28, 1998.
(I 98-2)
#5. RE: Approving the reappointment of Deborah Lee Bettess to the Salt Lake City Arts Council for a term extending through July 1, 2001.
(I 98-21)
#6. RE: Approving the reappointment of Orlan Owen to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term extending through July 14, 2001.
(I 98-11)
#7. RE: Approving the reappointment of Phil Erickson to the City and County Building Conservancy and Use Committee for a term extending through July 1, 2002.
(I 98-13)
#8. RE: Adopting Resolution 45 of 1998 authorizing the approval of a Challenge Cost-Share Agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and USDA Forest Service regarding the payment for and the reconnaissance, survey, lay-out and construction of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
(C 98-459)
#9. RE: Adopting Resolutions 46, 47, 48, and 49 of 1998 authorizing the approval of interlocal cooperation agreements between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City:
a. Resolution 46 of 1998 pertaining to the use and collection of future tax increment in the Central Business District Redevelopment Project area.
(C 98-460)
b. Resolution 47 of 1998 pertaining to the use and collection of future tax increment in the Sugar House Redevelopment Project area.
(C 98-461)
c. Resolution 48 of 1998 pertaining to the use and collection of future tax increment in the West Temple Gateway Redevelopment Project area.
(C 98-462)
d. Resolution 49 of 1998 pertaining to the use and collection of future tax increment in the West Capitol Hill Redevelopment Project area.
(C 98-463)
#10. RE: Setting the date of August 11, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance enacting the Gateway Development Master Plan pursuant to Section 10-9-303, Utah Code Ann.
(T 98-2)
#11. RE: Setting the date of August 11, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the fiscal year 1998-99 budget.
(B 98-5)
#12. RE: Setting the date of August 11, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at approximately 1950 West Independence Boulevard and property located directly east of I-215 and south of 1700 North, pursuant to Petition No. 400-98-28.
(P 98-57)
#13. RE: Setting the date of August 11, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Sections 5.72.115, 5.72.455 and 5.72.465, enacting Section 5.72.472, and repealing Section 5.72.470, Salt Lake City Code, relating to taxicab waiting times and rates in the City.
(O 98-5)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion of an alley located between 2100 South and Westminster Street and 1200 East and Douglas Street pursuant to Petition No. 400-98-11.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to adopt Ordinance 53 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(P 98-48)
#2. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance vacating a portion of the Kimball's Subdivision, pursuant to Petition No. 400-97-69 and an ordinance closing a portion of Arapahoe Avenue between 800 West and Interstate 15, pursuant to Petition No. 400-97-66.
ACTION: Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember K. Christensen seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Milner moved and Councilmember K. Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 54 of 1998 and Ordinance 55 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember C. Christensen said he wanted to disclose that the petitioner owned his employer's parent corporation. Councilmember C. Christensen said he did not have any responsibility or decision making regarding this issue.
(P 98-46)
#3. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at approximately 221 East 2100 South from CB to RMF-45 pursuant to Petition No. 400-98-06.
ACTION: Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember C. Christensen moved and Councilmember K. Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 56 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(P 98-47)
#4. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion of Northvale Way (910 North) to convert the existing cul-de-sac into a hammerhead turnaround pursuant to Petition No. 400-98-14.
Reconfirm Council's motion from June 11, 1998 City Council meeting approving the following decision made by the Planning Director.
a. Petition No. 410-305, a request by Terrace Hills Associates, L.C. for an amendment to the Northvale Subdivision Plat. The above stated street closure requires a subdivision amendment to add the resulting remnant street property to Lots 1 and 2 of the Northvale Subdivision. Planning Director's Decision: Approve.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Rogan moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 57 of 1998, and reconfirm Council's motion from June 11, 1998 approving the Planning Director's decision regarding the subject property, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(P 98-51)
The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.