The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in a Work Session on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Carlton Christensen, Van Turner, Jill Remington Love, Luke Garrott, Stan Penfold, JT Martin and Søren Simonsen.
Also in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Mayor Ralph Becker; Ben McAdams, Senior Advisory to the Mayor; Helen Langan, Senior Advisor to the Mayor; DJ Baxter, RDA Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Karen Halladay, Council Policy Analyst; Jan Aramaki, Council Constituent Liaison/Research & Policy Analyst; Lehua Weaver, Council Research and Policy Analyst; Curtis Preece, Steven Akerlow, Housing Programs Specialist; David Everitt, Mayor’s Chief of Staff; Ed Rutan, City Attorney; Randy Hillier, Policy and Budget Analyst; April Harris, Salt Lake County Animal Shelter Manager; Patick Leary, Salt Lake County Public Works Director; Boyd Ferguson, Senior City Attorney; LuAnn Clark, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director; Bob Farrington, Economic Development Director; Steve Boulé, Theater Presenter; Florence Reynolds, Water Quality Administrator; Rick Graham, Public Services Director; David Terry, Golf Manager; John Anderson, Principal Planner; Nick Norris, Planning Manager; Gina Chamness, Budget Director; Dan Mulé, City Treasurer; Dale Okerland, Financial Advisor; Leslie Chan, Open Space Lands Program Manager; Ryan Bjerke, Bond Counsel; Russell Weeks, Council Senior Policy Analyst; John Naser, City Engineer; Kevin Young, Transportation Engineer; Wilf Sommerkorn, Planning Director; Cheri Coffey, Assistant Planning Director; Benjamin Roberts, Parking Compliance Director; Dave Childress, Fleet Management Director; Karl Lieb, Fire Deputy Chief of Operations; Mary Beth Thompson, Payroll Accounting; Janice Jardine, Council Senior Policy Analyst; and Chris Meeker, City Recorder.
Councilmember Love presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 3:09 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-204, FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
(x) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §54-2-205 (1)(B);
(y) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER SHARES) WHEN PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION ON THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205(1)(C);
(z) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR REASONABLY IMMINENT LITIGATION PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 52-4-205 (1)(c);
(aa) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING ANY FORM OF WATER RIGHT OR WATER SHARES) IF (1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION WOULD DISCLOSE THE APPRAISAL OR ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION OR PREVENT THE CITY FROM COMPLETING THE TRANSACTION UNDER THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS, (2) THE CITY PREVIOUSLY GAVE NOTICE THAT THE PROPERTY WOULD BE OFFERED FOR SALE, AND (3) THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED BEFORE THE CITY APPROVES THE SALE;
(bb) FOR ATTORNEY-CLIENT MATTERS THAT ARE PRIVILEGED PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE § 78b-1-137; AND
(cc) A STRATEGY SESSION TO DISCUSS SECURITY PERSONNEL, DEVICES OR SYSTEMS PURSUANT TO UTAH CODE §52-4-205(1)(F).
This item was not addressed.
#2. 3:10:04 PM REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
See File M 11-5 for announcements.
#3. 3:28:30 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING PROPOSED CHANGES TO SALT LAKE CITY CODE RELATING TO CHAPTER 8.04 ANIMAL CONTROL, THAT INCLUDE: REMOVAL OF TWO (2) DOGS AND TWO (2) CATS LIMIT PER RESIDENCE WITH A RECOMMENDED CHANGE OF NO LIMIT; IMPLEMENT A CAT LICENSING FEE; AN INCREASE TO CURRENT $25 ANNUAL RENEWAL LATE PENALTY; AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PET ADOPTION AND EDUCATION FACILITY. View Attachments
Randy Hillier, April Harris, Patrick Leary and Jan Aramaki briefed the Council with the attached handouts.
#4. 3:52:43 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A GOLF GREEN FEE INCREASE WHICH WOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 1, 2012. THE INCREASE WOULD INCLUDE SETTING ASIDE $1 PER 9-HOLE ROUND OF GOLF TO BE USED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND THE CITY’S GOLF COURSES (ITEM H4) View Attachments
Rick Graham and David Terry briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Councilmember Love said the increase would include setting aside $1 per 9-hole round of golf to be used for Capital Improvement Projects at the City’s golf courses in addition to a per course operation fee increase. Mr. Graham said fees would be different at each course. He said the proposal was that the CIP fee be combined into one fund and not be held separately at each course. He said the intent was to be shared at each course. Councilmember Love said the Council would like to hear from the CIP board in the near future.
#5. 4:14:41 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $2,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY FOR PURPOSES OF ACQUIRING AND PRESERVING OPEN SPACE, PARK AND RECREATIONAL LANDS; FIXING CERTAIN MAXIMUM TERMS FOR THE BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE HOLDING OF A PUBLIC HEARING RELATIVE TO SUCH BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS. (ITEM G2)View Attachments
Leslie Chan, Dale Okerlund and Dan Mulé briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Mr. Mulé said this was the second bond being issued for open space.
#6.4:19:09 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING A RESOLUTION WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE CITY TO PLEDGE FRANCHISE TAX REVENUE TO INCREASE BORROWING CAPACITY FOR SALES TAX BONDS. THIS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZES THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE IN ORDER TO PLEDGE CERTAIN FRANCHISE AND OTHER EXCISE TAX REVENUE AS ADDITIONAL SECURITY FOR SALT LAKE CITY’S SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS; AND RELATED MATTERS. (ITEM G3)
Dale Okerlund, Ryan Bjerke, Jennifer Bruno and Dan Mulé briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Mr. Mulé said the law allowed pledging franchise taxes for an additional amount of sales tax. He said that allowed bonding for a larger amount.
#7. 4:24:37 PM and 8:36:15 PM RECEIVE A FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012. BUDGET AMENDMENTS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES EACH YEAR TO REFLECT ADJUSTMENTS TO THE CITY’S BUDGETS, INCLUDING PROPOSED PROJECT ADDITIONS AND MODIFICATIONS. THIS AMENDMENT INCLUDES ITEMS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION AND PURCHASE OF PARKING PAY STATIONS, THE FLEET BUDGET, AND SOME GRANTS. View Attachments
Jennifer Bruno, Gina Chamness, Gordon Hoskins, David Everitt, Benjamin Roberts, David Childress, Mary Beth Thompson, Karl Leib, Rick Graham, D J Baxter, Lehua Weaver and Luann Clark briefed the Council with the attached handouts. Councilmember Christensen asked that an audit be conducted regarding fleet management issues. Councilmember Love said a hearing would be set for November 22, 2011 for the Parking Pay Stations. Councilmember Christensen asked if the Administration had any way of tracking parking meters. Mary Beth Thompson said current meters couldn’t be tracked but the new pay stations were track able. Councilmember Love said it was $100,000 for repairs to way-finding equipment, $200,000 for the master plan and $70,000 for new banners in the downtown area. Ms.Bruno asked if it was the intent of the Council to use the $100,000 from the Redevelopment Agency and the $100,000 from the Downtown Alliance to go for the total of $375,000 for way-finding. All Council Members were in favor. Ms. Bruno said funding for repair and re-vinyl of signs would be $180,000. All Council Members were in favor of funding the Landlord Tenant electronic training. Councilmember Garrott was concerned with the pedestrian crossing in front of the Capital Theater. He asked staff to see if CIP funding was available. He said he was concerned about programming at the Leonardo. He said they needed $25,000 for a special exhibit. Councilmember Christensen said the grant should go through the Human Rights Commission. Councilmember Turner asked for funding for the cross walk in front of the Chapman Library.
#8. 8:35:34 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING REGARDING UPDATED POLICY STATEMENTS FOR THE CITY’S COMMUNITY HOUSING PLAN. THE INTENT IS TO ADDRESS DEVELOPMENT OF NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES, PRESERVATION OF THE CITY’S EXISTING HOUSING STOCK AND REFLECT CURRENT HOUSING AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS.
This Item was moved to another date.
#9. 5:36:08 PM RECEIVE A BRIEFING FROM COUNCIL STAFF AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO DISCUSS VARIOUS ITEMS RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION AND FINANCING OF A UTAH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (UPAC), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: View Attachments
•5:36:52 PM A REVIEW OF PREVIOUS STUDIES COMPLETED REGARDING PERFORMING ARTS FACILITIES;
•5:45:53 PM A REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S TRANSMITTAL REGARDING THE PROPOSED UPAC, INCLUDING A RESOLUTION APPROVING TERMS OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RELATING TO A PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AREA (CDA) ON BLOCK 70, A RESOLUTION REGARDING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ALLOWING A PORTION OF FUTURE PROPERTY TAX INCREMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA (SARR FUNDS) TO BE USED TOWARDS DEBT SERVICE ON THE UPAC, AND A NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUING SALES TAX BOND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES TO PAY FOR THE INITIAL DESIGN OF THE UPAC. (ITEM F1)
•6:13:19 PM A RELATED MATTER FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION IS A BUDGET AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE OF DESIGN FUNDS AND UPFRONT COSTS (APPROXIMATELY $15 MILLION). (BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 3, ITEM H3)
Mayor Becker, Helen Langan, Steve Boulé, Jennifer Bruno, Bob Farrington and Ben McAdams briefed the Council with a power point presentation and the attached handouts. Mayor Becker said plans and studies went back to the 1962 Second Century Plan. Ms. Bruno said all the previous studies used different methods but came to the same conclusion of a need for increasing arts opportunities. She said the idea of co-location and co-operation was a key to success. Councilmember Garrott asked the Council to consider using some funding for the Utah Theater. Mr. McAdams said they could develop the idea and put it on the informal wish list.
7:19:59 PM Council Chambers and 8:33:26 PM Work Session Room #1a. RE: Adopting a joint resolution authorizing approving of an interlocal agreement with the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City and the Board of Education of the Salt Lake School District to use a portion of tax increment to support a proposed performing arts center and infrastructure and development activities related to the establishment of a cultural core. (This item would ratify an October 1, 2011, decision by the City Council acting as the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors to use some property tax revenue generated by new construction if the City Council ultimately approves funding for a proposed performing arts center.)View Attachments
Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to suspend the rules and adopt Resolution 41 of 2011, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(C 11-732)
7:24:49 PM Council Chambers and 8:34:46 PM Work Session Room #1b. RE: Adopting a resolution calling for a public hearing to receive comment from the public on the issuance of up to $18 million in subordinate excise tax revenue notes for the purpose of financing a portion of the cost of acquiring, constructing and equipping a proposed performing arts center. (This item would set the date of November 22, 2011 for a public hearing on the Administration’s proposal to issue up to $18 million in sales tax revenue notes to pay for the final design and other non-construction costs of a proposed performing arts center. If construction of the center ultimately is approved, the notes would be repaid from a larger issue of bonds. If construction does not proceed, the sales tax revenue notes would be repaid through other sources.) View Attachments
Councilmember Simonson moved and Councilmember Garrott seconded to suspend the rules and adopt Resolution 42 of 2011, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(Q 11-9)
#10. HOLD A FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION OF THE PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED AT THEIR SEPTEMBER RETREAT, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF A PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT ON ARTS AND CULTURE. (THE OTHER PRIORITIES IDENTIFIED WILL BE DISCUSSED AT FUTURE COUNCIL MEETINGS AND INCLUDE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE CITY, NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOLS, LOCAL/NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS, PARKS AND OPEN SPACE, SUSTAINABILITY, AND TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY).
This item was not discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
This document along with the digital recording constitute the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held November 1, 2011.
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