Council District One Email Updates - Monday, October 26, 2009
District One Email Update
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Public Hearing: Planning Commission – Wednesday, October 28
Open House: North Temple TRAX Stations – Thursday, October 29
Open House: Fisher Mansion – Saturday, October 31
City Council Meeting – Thursday, November 5
Public Invited to Tour Existing Public Safety Building
Proposition #1: Why not just fix the Current Public
Safety Building
Community
Council Meetings & Locations
Westpointe Community Council
Rose Park Community Council
Jordan Meadows Community Council
Fairpark Community Council
Public Hearing: Planning Commission – Wednesday, October 28
Date: Wednesday, October 28
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Place: City & County Building, 451 South State Street, Room 326
Briefing (5:00 p.m., Room 126)
The Planning Commission may discuss project updates and minor administrative matters. Clarion & Associates will discuss Phase 1 of the proposed sustainability zoning text amendments, which includes proposals for accessory dwelling units, alternative energy equipment, etc. This portion of the meeting is open to the public for observation.
Public Hearings
THIS ITEM
HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Petition PLNPCM2009-00495:
Zoning Text Amendment Relating to Salt Lake City Alcohol
Regulations. A petition initiated by Mayor Becker to
amend the Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance in matters
related to City alcohol regulations. The amendments are
proposed to ensure consistency with State law, provide
clarity in the Zoning Ordinance and process, and to
allow alcohol related establishments throughout the City
in areas where they are appropriate.
Planning Staff Contact:
Lex
Traughber
at 801.535.6184.
PLNPCM2009-00902: Amendments to Regulation of Utility Boxes. A request by the City Council for a zoning text amendment to modify Chapter 21A.40.160, Utility Box Regulations, of the Salt Lake City Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of the amendments is to streamline the process of approvals, to clarify the intent of certain sections, and to revise the standards and factors necessary for conditional use approval. The proposed text amendments are city-wide. Planning staff contact: Ray Milliner at 801.535.7645.
Open House: North Temple TRAX Stations – Thursday, October 29
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Place: Jackson Elementary, 750 West 200 North
Salt Lake City Planning Division will be hosting an open house opportunity for residents in the area of the Airport Light Rail TRAX stations to attend and provide comment on the specific stations. If you would like to know more about the Airport Light Rail and North Temple Boulevard Project, please visit http://www.slcgov.com/northtemple/
Open House: Fisher Mansion – Saturday, October 31
Date: Saturday, October 31
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Fisher Mansion, 1206 West 200 South
Come celebrate Albert Fisher’s birthday and enjoy a tour of the Mansion. Visit the following WMV file link to hear more about the event: mms://slcstream.slcgov.com/videos/MYR_2009_1031_OpenHouse.wmv
City Council Meeting – Thursday, November 5
Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: Work Session: 4:00 p.m., Formal Meeting: 7:00 p.m.
Place: City & County Building, 451 South State Street, Room 315 and 326
Public Hearings Scheduled:
Special Assessment Area 102154
Resolution relating to the Donation of Unclaimed Bicycles
Ordinance associated with Residential Condominium Conversions Text Amendments
Ordinance regarding Beekeeping in Salt Lake City
Ordinance regarding the Keeping of Chickens in Residential Areas
An Ordinance proposing a Master Plan Amendment for the property at 356-358 Redwood Road
An Ordinance relating to listing private clubs as a conditional use in the Mixed Use District
All formal Council meetings and work sessions are open to the public. Agendas are posted 24 hours in advance in accordance with Utah's Open and Public Meetings Act. To view the agenda for the November 5 meeting, please visit www.slcgov.com/council/agendas.
2009 Leaf Pickup Program
Beginning October 28, Salt Lake City will begin its annual leaf removal program for the fall. The bagged leaves collected through the program are composted at the Salt Lake City landfill.
Placement Instructions:
Place bags on the park strip in an open accessible area
Do not place household garbage in leaf bags
The location must be away from trees, fire hydrants or other fixed objects
Leaf bags will be distributed the end of October; however, any store purchased lawn bags may also be used. A limited supply of additional bags will be available during November at the following City locations:
Streets Division: 850 South 300 West, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
City & County Bldg: 451 South State Street, 2nd Floor Security Desk, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Public Utilities: 1530 South West Temple, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Forest Dale Golf Course: 2350 South 900 East, Administrative Office, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please see the attached printable document titled “Leaf Collection Program 2009” for a map and the dates of the pickup.
YouthCity
YouthCity is Salt Lake City’s After-School Program for kids 8-14. We have a sliding fee scale based on income verification. We pick up from most SLC School District schools. We offer structured, fun programming with a focus on Arts, Recreation, and Skills classes. Our website is youthcity.com. If there are questions please contact Steve Alder at 801-381-6836 or via email; steve.alder@slcgov.com.
Proposed Ordinances of Interest: Beekeeping, Keeping of Chickens, North Temple Items of Interest, and the Non Discrimination Ordinance
The City Council is considering several issues of interest that may impact the residents of District One. If you would like to read more about these proposals, please visit the City Council’s Fast Facts Webpage.
Additionally, the City Council will be involved in the development of the North Temple Boulevard, the Airport Light Rail Line, and the North Temple Viaduct. I will continue to send out periodic updates, noting the upcoming dates and discussions so please continue reading the material provided and encourage your neighbors and friends to sign up to receive updates.
Public Invited to Tour Existing Public Safety Building
As part of Salt Lake City’s ongoing effort to educate voters about Prop # 1, the Salt Lake City Police Department is inviting the public to tour the current Public Safety Building. Tours occur every Wednesday at 4 p.m.; advance registration is preferred by calling 801-799-3340.
The tour will show the public many sites of concern in the current building, including cracked windows, sewage leaks, outdated elevators, and holes in ceilings. Salt Lake City anticipates the tours will provide valuable information to voters as they seek to make an educated decision on Prop #1.
Prop #1 is a proposed $125 million general obligation bond that will pay for a Public Safety Building, underground parking structure and dedicated Emergency Operations Center. New public safety buildings will replace current deteriorated facilities and will be able to withstand earthquakes. Salt Lake City currently does not have a dedicated Emergency Operations Center, leaving residents and businesses highly vulnerable in the event of an emergency or catastrophic event. Prop #1 will be on the November 3, 2009 ballot. For more information, visit: www.slcgov.com/psb.
Proposition #1: Why not just fix the current Public Safety Building?
This information has been compiled as part of Salt Lake City’s efforts to educate voters about “Proposition # 1: Public Safety Facilities” that will be on the Nov. 3, 2009 ballot.
Why not just fix the current Public Safety Building?
The biggest challenge with the current location is that even if the entire site was utilized, there is not enough space to accommodate police and fire’s needs or allow for future growth.
Secondly, feasibility studies indicate that renovations, which would accommodate the unique needs of public safety, to the current space, would be cost prohibitive. Using the current building would cost the tax payers millions more.
Salt Lake City’s current Public Safety Building:
Is not rated as functionally survivable in the event of an earthquake
Was built in 1957 and designed to house 275 employees; it currently houses 500 public safety and first response employees. This violates minimum industry standards
Contains work and evidence storage areas that are vulnerable to water damage and sewage leaks
Incurs maintenance, operations and utility costs that are over $650,000 annually, approximately 70% higher than other similar buildings in the City
Is in serious disrepair and has approximately $12 million in maintenance and repair projects that would need to be completed in order to bring the building up to minimal functionality
A new Public Safety Building and Emergency Operations Center will replace the current deteriorated building and will be able to withstand earthquakes. New buildings will also give public safety officials the space they need for their operations, will create more efficient and effective day-to-day operations, and will ensure buildings remain operational in the event of a significant emergency or disaster. All buildings will use energy efficient strategies, and will be built to an environmentally sound LEED silver standard.
What is Proposition #1?
If approved, Prop. #1 will allocate $125 million in general obligation bonds that will pay for a Public Safety Building, underground parking structure and dedicated Emergency Operations Center. The estimated tax impact is:
$6.25 per month or $75 per year for the average residential property
$43.52 per month or $522.32 per year for the average business
For additional information go to
Community Council Meetings & Locations
Westpointe Community Council – Meetings held on the Third Wednesday of each month at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 West 1000 North, 6:30 p.m.
Boundaries:
East - Redwood Road
West – City limits
South – 700 North
North – City limits
Chair: Terry Thomas
801-466-3196 ext. 138
Rose Park Community Council – Meetings held on the First Wednesday of each month at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 West 1000 North, 6:30 p.m.
Boundaries:
East – Interstate 15
West – Redwood Road
South – 600 North
North – City limits
Chair: Ron Jarrett
801-595-6259
Jordan Meadows Community Council – Meetings held on the Second Wednesday of each month at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 West 1000 North, 6:30 p.m.
Boundaries:
East – Jordan River
West – City limits
South – North Temple
North – 700 North
Chair: Angie Vorher
801-596-7725
Fairpark Community Council – Meetings held on the Fourth Thursday of each month at the Northwest Multipurpose Center, 1300 West 300 North, 6:30 p.m.
Boundaries:
East – 500 West (South Temple – 600 North)
West – Jordan River & including VIP residential community west of river to 1460 West
South – North Temple; South Temple (I-15-600 West)
North – 600 North curving to 700 North
Chair: Gordon Storrs
801-898-2830
If you have any questions about this email please do not hesitate to contact me or Cindy Lou Trishman, District One Liaison
Carlton Christensen
Salt Lake City Council, District One
801-535-7600 Council Office
carlton.christensen@slcgov.com
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