The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 5, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 315, City Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Carlton Christensen Joanne Milner Tom Rogan
Roger Thompson Deeda Seed Keith Christensen
The following Councilmember was absent:
Bryce Jolley
Mayor Deedee Corradini; Roger Cutler, City Attorney; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember K. Christensen presided at and Councilmember Seed conducted the meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held September 21, 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(M 99-1)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Robert Sheldon, Salt Lake City, said he owned property at 140 South 400 West. He said the City was taking the property in order to make street improvements. He said he requested information about the proposed improvements from the City's Engineering Office but had not received a response. He said he wanted to be treated fairly by the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
#1. RE: Approving the reappointment of Meghan Zanolli Holbrook to the Utah Air Travel Commission for a term extending through September 1, 2002.
(I 99-8)
#2. RE: Approving the reappointment of Pierre Goins to the Community Development Advisory Committee for a term extending through July 1, 2002.
(I 99-19)
Approving the reappointment of Margaret M. Vidra to the Community Development Advisory Committee for a term extending through July 1, 2002.
(I 99-19)
#3. RE: Approving the appointment of Mark R. Wilson to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term extending through July 14, 2002.
(I 99-20)
#4. RE: Approving the appointment of Kay Spatafore to the Salt Lake City Arts Council for a term extending through July 1, 2002.
(I 99-25)
NEW BUSINESS
#1. RE: The Mayor and City Council will convene as the Board of Canvassers at their regular meeting place to consider adopting a motion authorizing the City Recorder to prepare an abstract of the votes cast in the Salt Lake City Primary Election to be held October 5, 1999 for the offices of Mayor and Council Members of Council Districts 2, 4 and 6, and recess the Board until the abstract is complete.
ACTION: Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to recess as the City Council and convene with the Mayor as the Board of Canvassers, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to adopt the motion, which motion carried, Mayor Corradini and all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to adjourn as the Board of Canvassers and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(U 99-30)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Approving the reappointment of France A. Davis to the Housing Authority for a term extending through October 27, 2004.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to approve the reappointment which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Rogan, who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Milner said she was not opposed to the reappointment but felt a greater effort needed to be made to expand the field of applicants and allow others the opportunity to serve.
Councilmember Rogan said he opposed the reappointment. He said the City had a policy limiting individuals to two terms unless exceptional circumstances existed. He said he felt there had not been sufficient outreach on the part of the Housing Authority and the Administration to find a suitable replacement.
Councilmember K. Christensen said he supported the proposal to find more applicants. He said the City rarely exceeded the two year limit but in this case he felt there were adequate reasons for the reappointment. He said France Davis was the core of the Housing Authority and his continued service was needed.
Mayor Corradini said she agreed with Councilmember K. Christensen and said in the future she wanted to see the board expanded so more people could be given an opportunity to serve.
(I 99-26)
#2. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement (Gateway Intermodal Transit), by and between Salt Lake City Corporation and Utah Transit Authority, relating to the conceptualization, planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of an intermodal transportation terminal in Salt Lake City; the administration of a grant from the Federal Transportation Administration to finance a portion of such terminal; and related matters.
ACTION: Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Resolution 73 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Milner, who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Thompson said the agreement was presented to the Council at an earlier date. He said revisions requested by the Council made the agreement more favorable.
(C 99-534)
#3. Adopting a resolution establishing a policy aimed at guiding decisions regarding growth in Salt Lake City.
ACTION: Councilmember Rogan moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to adopt Resolution 74 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(R 99-1)
#4. RE: Adopting a resolution regarding House Bill 229 of 1999 amending Chapter 7 of Title 63A of the Utah Code Annotated modifying the requirements precedent for the Governor and the Mayor to approve the Salt Lake City Organizing Committee's budget.
ACTION: Councilmember C. Christensen moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to adopt Resolution 75 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(B 99-12)
#5. RE: Adopting a resolution directing the Board of Trustees of the Municipal Building Authority of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah to undertake certain projects, approving the plans, specifications and estimated costs of certain projects to be financed with the proceeds of sale of certain Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 1999B of said Municipal Building Authority; and providing for related matters.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Resolution 71 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Rogan, who voted nay.
(Q 99-8)
#6. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale by the Authority of its lease revenue bonds, (the "Bonds"), 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; approving forms of a Sixth Supplemental indenture, a Sixth Amendment to Master Lease Agreement and other documents relating to the issuance of the Bonds; approving the distribution of a preliminary official statement for the Bonds; providing for the publication of a notice of bonds to be issued; providing for the running of a contest period and of a petition period; expressing official intent of the Authority regarding certain expenditures to be reimbursed from proceeds of a tax-exempt obligation; and related matters.
ACTION: Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to recess as the City Council and convene as the Municipal Building Authority, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Resolution 72 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Rogan, who voted nay.
Councilmember C. Christensen moved and Councilmember K. Christensen seconded to adjourn as the Municipal Building Authority and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(Q 99-8)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: Accept public comments and consider adopting an ordinance vacating a portion of an alley located between Wasatch Avenue (750 South) and 800 South, from 1200 to 1300 West, pursuant to Petition No. 400-99-16.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Milner moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to adopt Ordinance 82 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
DISCUSSION: John Barber, Petitioner, said residents along the alley were concerned about increased traffic, illegal activities, and crime. He said trash and weeds created a fire hazard and a home for rodents and the alley needed to be vacated.
(P 99-29)
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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