SLC Council Minutes July 9, 2002

The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 9, 2002 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 Van Turner Eric Jergensen

Jill Remington Love Nancy Saxton Dale Lambert

The following Councilmember was absent:

Dave Buhler

Mayor Ross C. “Rocky” Anderson; Steven Allred, Acting City Attorney; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; and Pam Johnson, Deputy City Recorder were present.

Councilmember Christensen presided at and Councilmember Jergensen conducted the meeting.

#2. Councilmember Love moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held January 17, 2002 which motion carried, all members present voted aye.

Councilmember Christensen asked about the orange traffic cones on Main Street. Mayor Anderson said during the Olympics, local artists were invited to paint these cones. He said some were still working on them. He said a time limit needed to be imposed for the artists to complete their work.

Councilmember Turner invited Mayor Anderson to attend the annual Night Out Against Crime gathering in his Council District.

Councilmember Lambert spoke of the success of the Jazz Festival held in Washington Square over the holiday weekend.

Douglas Cotant, Salt Lake City, spoke concerning information given by the Salt Lake City Police Department dispatchers.

Miles Hunsaker, Salt Lake City, addressed changes to allow egress in residential side yards.

Rudy Roco and LaRae Myers, Salt Lake City, spoke concerning the preservation of Section 8 Housing.

J. Michael and Janette Gonzales, Salt Lake City, spoke concerning support of the Multi-Ethnic Advisory Community in their Council district.

Manuel Romero, John Rentevie, Ana Archelleta, Saul Ramos, Aileen Hughes, Forrest Crawford, and Leticia Melina, Salt Lake City, spoke in support of giving an honorary name of Cesar Chavez Boulevard to 500 South from 500 West to 700 East.

#1. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Section 21A.36.020.B of the Salt Lake City Zoning Code regarding allowed obstructions in required yard areas, pursuant to Petition No. 400-01-26.

ACTION: Councilmember Lambert moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt Ordinance 48 of 2002, and adopting a change to the ordinance that would permit window wells in side yards with no specific reference to the distance from the property line and refer the remaining portions of this ordinance to the August 15, 2002 meeting for discussion, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.

DISCUSSION: Councilmember Saxton said she supported this motion as more time was needed to look at all the issues involved. She said by separating the window well portion, residents of the City could use their basements without being in violation.

Councilmember Lambert said the motion addressed the safety issues in reference to window wells.

#2. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Zoning Code to allow railroad freight terminal facilities in Light Manufacturing (M-1) zoning districts, pursuant to Petition No. 400-02-06.

b. Adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at approximately 800 South 5600 West from General Commercial (CG) to Light Manufacturing (M-1), pursuant to Petition No. 400-02-07.

c. Adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Transportation Master Plan, closing and abandoning a portion of 4800 West, pursuant to Petition No. 400-02-06.

ACTION: Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Turner seconded to set the date of July 29, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. hold a public hearing which motion carried, all members present voted aye.

#3. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $25,000,000 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2002 of the City; and providing for related matters.

ACTION: Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt Resolution 34 of 2002, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.

#4. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Section 15.16.031 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to golf course fees and amending Section 15.16.035, Salt Lake City Code relating to golf course group reservations.

ACTION: Councilmember Lambert moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt Ordinance 49 of 2002, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.

DISCUSSION: Councilmember Christensen said he supported the motion because the fees would remain the same as before.

Councilmember Saxton said she supported the motion at this time. She said she had several concerns to discuss when the issue came before the Council again.

ACTION: Councilmember Turner moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to approve the consent agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.

#1. RE: Approving the appointment of Hubert Chang to the Sister Cities Board for a term extending through July 7, 2003.

#2. RE: Approving the appointment of Bruce Kaliser to the Sister Cities Board for a term extending through July 7, 2003.