The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 21, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. at City Council Conference Room, City & County Building, 451 South State Street.
The following Council Members were present:
Tom Rogan Carlton Christensen Deeda Seed
Bryce Jolley Roger Thompson Keith Christensen
The following Councilmember was absent:
Joanne Milner
Roger Cutler, City Attorney, Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; and Chris Meeker, Chief Deputy City Recorder, were present.
Councilmember K. Christensen presided at and Councilmember Rogan conducted the meeting.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded, to approve the August 12, 1999 and September 14, 1999 minutes, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
L. Harry Fountaine, Council District No. 2, asked the Council for help regarding property which had been confiscated by the City. He said the law had been broken and he would furnish the Council with a list of the laws which had been broken.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting a joint resolution between the municipalities of Alta, Bluffdale City, Draper City, Midvale City, Murray City, Sandy City, Riverton City, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, South Jordan City, South Salt Lake City, State of Utah, Taylorsville City, West Jordan City, and West Valley City relating to the planning of housing opportunities for the homeless.
ACTION: Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to approve Resolution 69 of 1999 as modified, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(R 99-4)
#2. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $84,000,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah for the propose of acquiring, constructing and improving library facilities, parking facilities and related improvements and facilities as well as demolishing buildings and constructing improvement in connection with the redevelopment of City Block 37; fixing the maximum aggregate principal amount of the bonds, the maximum number of years over which the bonds may mature, the maximum interest rate that the bonds may bear and the maximum discount from par at which the bonds may be sold; providing for the publication of a notice of bonds to be issued; providing for the running of a contest period; and providing for related matters.
ACTION: Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to approve Resolution 70 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Dan Mule', City Treasure explained that adoption of the resolution was the next step in the process. He said the parameters resolution for the bond had to be amended to include the fact that the City would be demolishing the Circuit Court parking garage. He said improvements had been made to the parking garage in 1993 with Municipal Building Authority (MBA) bonds. He said the parking garage was collateral for the 1993 series bond and could not be demolished. He said proceeds from the Library issue would go to the retirement of the 1993 series bond. He said another component was an increase in interest rates which increased the annual debt service.
(Q 98-6)
#3. RE: Approving a resolution adopted by the Municipal Council of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, directing the Board of Trustees for 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 relate matters.
(Q 98-8)
This item was referred to the October 5, 1999 City Council meeting.
#4. RE: Adopting a resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Municipal Building Authority of Salt Lake City , Salt Lake County, Utah (the "Authority")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 Master Lease Agreement and other documents relating the issuance of 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.
(Q 99-8)
This item was referred to the October 5, 1999 City Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilmember K. Christensen presided at and conducted this segment of the meeting.
#1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting ordinances to adopt the Beck Street Reclamation Framework and Foothill Area Plan as amendment to the Capital Hill Community Master Plan; and to rezone certain properties located east of Beck Street from Extractive Industries IEI) to Open Space (OS) and from Open Space (OS) to Extractive Industries (EI), pursuant to Section 10-9-303, Utah Code Ann., and pursuant to Petition No. 400-97-72.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Rogan moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to adopt Ordinance 77 of 1999, amending the Capitol Hills Community Master Plan with the adoption of the Beck Street Reclamation Framework and Foothill Area Plan with the following Changes:
A. In order to clarify and reemphasize the Council's policy regarding the alignment of Bountiful Boulevard:
2) Add the following statement to "Summary, Sec. 5.3 Transportation and Access Principles", Pg. 101:
• Salt Lake City unequivocally opposes any extension of Bountiful Boulevard." and
2) Remove the following language:
• In deference to Salt Lake City's negative stance, the proposed road is probably feasible only if mandated as a state road project. To date no firm indication of desire or support for a state road connection has been ascertained. It is therefore assumed that Bountiful Boulevard will not be extended into Salt Lake City." (Reference: 3.0 Existing Conditions, Sec. 3.3 Transportation an Access Beck Street/US 89 and Interstate 15, Pg. 67-68).
• "No firm indication of support for a state road connection has been ascertained for Bonneville Drive. It is assumed that Bountiful Boulevard will not be extended into Salt Lake City." (Reference: Summary, Sec. 5.3 Transportation and Access Principles, bullet point #3. Pg. 101).
B. In order to ensure consistency with community-wide land use and zoning policies stated in the proposed Capitol Hill Master Plan Update (1999), add the following statements to "Summary, Sec. 5.4 Land Use and Zoning Principles", Pg. 101 and remove language that would conflict with the policies:
• prohibit development of new extractive industries in the foothills of the community.
• Oppose expansion of extractive industries. Where excavation rights exist, the City should explore the feasibility of obtaining the right through conservation easement, purchase of development rights, purchase of fee title or trade to ensure expansion does not occur.
• Encourage existing industrial uses, especially those which emit pollutants, to increase landscaping on their properties. Actively pursue landscaping improvements to the Beck Street corridor.
• Require buffering between different land uses.
C. In order to clarify statements relating to setback and buffer requirements in Salt Lake City, add the following statement to Sec. 2.6.6 Buffers and Safety Barriers, Performance Overlay Zones, Pg. 40, after sentence #4:
• Salt Lake City requires extractive industries to provide a minimum buffer of 1,000 feet from property zoned for residential or institutional uses including a landscaped buffer of 30 feet around the perimeter of each use. (Reference: Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 21A..32.120.G and 21A.48.0800.C.11).
And further move that the Council adopt Ordinance 78 of 1999, rezoning certain properties located east of Beck Street from Extractive Industries EI to Open Space OS and from Open Space to Extractive Industries EI.
DISCUSSION: The following citizens spoke in favor of Ordinances 77 and 78 of 1999.
Cindy Cromer, East Central Community Council.
Bonnie Mangold, Council District 3, Trustee of Capitol Hills Advisory Committee.
Michael Forrest, Staker Paving and Construction.
Steve Heil, Citizen.
The following citizens spoke in opposition of Ordinances 77 and 78 of 1999.
Richard Hunter, business and property owner in the area.
Chris Bobinson, President of the Dorchester Point Homeowners Association.
John Burggrof, Granite Construction Company and Concrete Products Company.
The following citizen submitted a card but did not wish to speak.
Bob Breitling, Citizen.
Councilmember C. Christensen asked how the 1000 foot set back effected the compromise on the zoning line.
Craig Hinkley, Planner, said currently the Extractive Industries (EI) zone required a 1000 foot setback between extractive industries or institutional industries and residential uses. He said the plan before the Council would not change this, but did suggest in some cases physical characteristics of the property should be taken into consideration. He said existing gravel pits were already 1000 feet away. He said the set back would have the most effect on the Falcon Ridge gravel pit on Victory Road. He said a non conforming right to mine gravel on the property could be determined.
(P 99-25)
Councilmember K. Christensen presided at and Councilmember Rogan conducted the remainder of the meeting
#2. Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 92 of 1998 which adopted the landfill budget, as prepared and submitted by the Solid Waste Management Council, for calendar year 1999, subject to specific policy directives.
ACTION: Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 79 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(B 98-8)
#3. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 63 of 1999 which approved, ratified and finalized the budget of Salt Lake City, Utah, including the employment staffing document, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999 and ending June 30, 2000.
ACTION: Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember K. Christensen seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 80 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(B 98-11)
#4. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance to amend the Municipal Building Authority fiscal year 1999-2000 budget.
Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to recess as the City Council and convene as the Municipal Building Authority, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to open the hearing and accept public comment, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 81 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to adjourn as the Municipal Building Authority and reconvene as City Council, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(B 98-2)
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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