PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1985
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1985, AT 5:15 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD WHITEHEAD EARL F. HARDWICK GRANT MABEY THOMAS M. GODFREY SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK ROSELYN N. KIRK.
Councilmember Parker was absent from the meeting.
Council Chairperson Sydney Fonnesbeck presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
#1. Carole Stokes, council executive director, briefed the Council on the evening's agenda including some information concerning the annexation of the Northwest Quadrant. She indicated that one of the property owners in that area had requested a zoning change and Judy Lever, assistant city attorney, had developed the wording for the motion which would allow for a future change in the zoning of that particular area without having to file a new petition. The Council also reviewed in detail the procedures to be followed during the CDBG hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
#2. Mr. Fred Wheeler of the Central Business Improvement Advisory Board presented the Council with the winners of the banner competition and showed them the banner to be hung along Main Street within the next few weeks.
#3. Palmer DePaulis, public works director, briefed the Council on a change in weekly garbage pick-up routes to begin June 1, 1985. He said that the new routes will make the garbage pick-up more effective in the Sugarhouse area without changing the days of the majority of the City’s pick-ups.
The briefing session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1985, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD J. WHITEHEAD EARL F. HARDWICK GRANT MAI3EY THOMAS M. GODFREY SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK ROSELYN N. KIRK.
Councilmember Parker was absent from the meeting.
Mayor Ted L. Wilson, Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, Roger Cutler, city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Fonnesbeck presided at the meeting and Councilmember Godfrey conducted the meeting.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain W. C. Rounds.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Hardwick moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, April 9, 1985, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(M 85-1)
Special Recognition
#1. The Mayor and City Council acknowledged Bernice Cook, Jack C. Grover, Helen Christensen, Barry Esham, Janet Geyser, Wayne Horrocks, Hermoine Jex, Madelyn Player, Dick Taylor, Noel Taylor, Glen Winegar, and Rawlins Young who completed the University of Utah Center for Public Affairs and Administration “Planning Certificate Program”. The Mayor and City Council also acknowledged that Dean Barney and Stephanie Loker, development services, had volunteered their time to teach the courses. Mayor Wilson presented the certificates.
PETITIONS
Petition 400-201 of 1984 and Petition 400-198 of 1984 by St. Joseph Villa/Richard Erick.
RE: The rezoning of property on the west side of 500 East (1942 to 1950 South) and the south side of Ramona Avenue (450 through 498 East) from Residential “R-2” to “R-6”; and the closure of a portion of Ramona Avenue west of 500 East.
Councilmember Godfrey considered St. Joseph Villa to be a business in a residential area and he said that by its nature a business expands. He said that in the past this facility has had variances to allow for expansion within the original property limits and he reiterated that they are now asking for a street closure and zoning change. He said that two years ago this area was down-zoned to “R-2”. Mr. Godfrey said that he was concerned about the residential integrity of this area. Council Members Fonnesbeck and Whitehead indicated that their first concern is for the neighborhood.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to uphold the Planning Commission’s recommendation and deny the petitions, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 84-175,176)
Petition 400-243 of 1984 by Leon Brown Floral/Robert Howell.
RE: The closure of three alleys located between 500 and 600 South and Glen and Emery Streets.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to schedule a non-advertised public hearing for Tuesday, May 14, 1985, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss this petition, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 85-64)
Petition 400-248 of 1984 by Warner Enterprises.
RE: The closure of Trinidad Court which runs east from West Temple just south of 700 South and Carson Street which runs south from 600 South between Main Street and West Temple.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, May 14, 1985, at 7:45 p.m. to discuss this petition, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 85-65)
Petition 400-281 of 1985 by the Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Filtrol Corp., and Union Pacific Land Resources Corp.
RE: The annexation of property located between North Temple and 2100 South Streets and between 2650 West and 7400 West Streets, known as the “Northwest Quadrant Annexation, Phase 2”, and zoning the property Agricultural “A-1” and Manufacturing “M-lA”; also an amendment, Amendment l-D to the Master Policy Declaration for Study Area No. 1 as it relates to the specific annexation proposal.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to approve the adoption of Annexation Policy Declaration l-D relating to the Northwest Quadrant Annexation, Phase 2; approve the annexation of the land within the proposed Northwest Quadrant Annexation, Phase 2, as proposed in the petition, noting that portions or all of the property is presently within and will be subject to the airport overlay zone; approve the zoning of the land to Industrial “M-lA” and Agricultural “A-1” as described in the published notice; on the Council’s own initiative, instruct the staff to bring before the Council as a separate subsequent item, the corrected request to change the “A-l” zoning of the Condas parcel to Industrial “M-lA” after appropriate notice and staff is to treat this rezoning request as a supplemental correcting action of Petition 400-281 without additional fee because planning and zoning has already given its favorable recommendation to the Council; and direct the Attorney’s Office to prepare the necessary documents, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 85-20, R 85-3)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
#1. RE: A policy statement concerning aerial walkways over public rights- of-way.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt a joint resolution of the Mayor and City Council, Resolution 39 of 1985, adopting a policy statement regarding aerial walkways over public rights-of-way, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(R 85-5)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: The appropriation of $15,000 from 10th Year (1984-1985) Community Development Block Grant contingency to hire a consultant to assist the city and a blue ribbon committee in coordinating development programs for Sugar House.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to approve the appropriation of $15,000 from 10th Year CDBG contingency to hire a consultant to assist in coordinating development programs for Sugar Rouse, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(T 85-8)
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#1. RE: Industrial Revenue Bonds for Devereaux Partners Project.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Resolution 38 of 1985 of the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, authorizing the issuance and sale of industrial development variable/fixed rate demand revenue bonds (Devereaux Partners Project), Series 1985, in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $10,000,000; authorizing the execution and delivery of a loan agreement and an Indenture of trust, and other documents required in connection therewith; and authorizing the taking of all other actions necessary for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this resolution; subject to the approval of the City Attorney’s office, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(Q 84-16)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: The reappointment of Don A. Mackey to the Airport Authority Board.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to approve the reappointment of Don A. Mackey to the Airport Authority Board, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(I 85-9)
#2. RE: The appointment of David Watson to the Board of Adjustment and the appointment of Dorothy C. Pleshe as an alternate member of the Board of Adjustment.
Without objection, Councilmember Godfrey referred these appointments to the consent agenda for April 23, 1985.
(I 85-10)
#3. RE: The appointment of Susan Lyman to the Municipal Solicitations Committee.
Without objection, Councilmember Godfrey referred this appointment to the consent agenda for April 23, 1985.
(I 85-11)
#4. RE: The appointments of Ralph Becker and Virginia Ferguson to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve the appointments of Ralph Becker and Virginia Ferguson to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(I 85-12)
#5. RE: The appropriation of $75,000 from the General Fund Contingency account as Salt Lake City’s contribution toward making a bid to host the 1992 Winter Olympics games.
Mayor Wilson said that the $75,000 will be matched by the state and they are attempting to raise another $75,000 from surrounding governmental entities. He said that this money will be used to prepare the bid and he indicated that private sector funds will be used to conduct the feasibility study. He explained that it is important to hid for the 1992 games to be considered for the 1996 bid, which is the target year to host the games. Mayor Wilson emphasized that the public will receive full information in May and there will public hearings. He said that this effort has to be based on good community confidence and with a majority of the people supporting it.
Fred Ball, president of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee, Tom Welch, chairman of the committee, and Dave Adams, director of the State Department of Community Development, supported the bid for the Olympic games. Mr. Ball said that the bid has to be completed by May 1 and it will be superbly done. He said that they received a contribution from Mr. Mettenet of Hercules, Inc. who also supported this effort since he felt it would boost tourism and enhance economic development. Mr. Welch said this is a unique opportunity to bring an event to Utah which will produce benefits for many years. Mr. Adams said that they are committed to work with the City in this effort and said they believe that tourism is important to the state’s economy. Andy White, member of the Feasibility Committee, expressed several concerns. He questioned if the Feasibility Committee represented a good cross section of experts in a variety of fields, he was concerned about who would be responsible to pay the cost if the Organizing Committee does not operate in the black, he mentioned that there is only a short time to educate the public on how the money will be spent, and he indicated that adequate environmental information had not been received.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck expressed concern about the environmental impact of the Olympic games. Councilmember Whitehead suggested that at this point Council action would allow for the opportunity to pursue the bid but there still needs to be public hearings and open dialogue. Hermoine Jex, Land Use Committee, said that there is no representation on the Feasibility Committee from any of the neighborhood councils. Ms. Jex mentioned that she had attended several meetings regarding the Olympics and it was her opinion that the total issue was not being dealt with, such as the impact.
Dorothy Pulley and Bernice Cook expressed concern about transportation, lodging facilities, traffic, lack of snow, and various costs. Mayor Wilson said there would be interlocal agreements with other governmental entities regarding the liability.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve $75,000 from the General Fund Contingency to bid for the 1992 Winter Olympics, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who voted nay.
(B 85-4)
PUBLIC UTILITIES
#1. RE: A resolution accepting the recommendations of the Salt Lake City Director of Public Utilities pertaining to the Waste Water 201 Facilities Plan relative to wetlands treatment sludge disposal and the site for the proposed waste water treatment plant.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Resolution 40 of 1985 approving the findings and recommendations of the Director of the Department of Public Utilities as described in his letter of February 11, 1985, regarding the city’s 201 plan; and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease purchase agreement for the land necessary to implement said Director’s recommendations, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(R 85-6)
#2. RE: An interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for 1983 flood repairs and restoration of a pipeline on Canyon Road and Fourth Avenue to Memory Grove.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Resolution 41 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County for 1983 flood repairs and restoration of a six-inch pipeline on Canyon Road and Fourth Avenue to Memory Grove, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 85-94)
#3. RE: An interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for 1983 flood repairs to City Creek Channel.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Resolution 42 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County for 1983 flood repairs to City Creek Channel, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 85-139)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Special Service District No. 3-W-2.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Resolution 43 of 1985, a resolution of the Board of Trustees of Salt Lake City, Utah, Special Service District No. 3-W-2 for operations, maintenance, repair and replacement of subdrain improvements within the district; imposing an annual service charge for furnishing such services; providing for the collection and enforcement of the said service charge and providing for other matters relating thereto, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(Q 83-12)
Community Development Block Grant.
RE: The final statement of Goals and Objectives and Recommendations for 11th Year Community Development Block Grant funds (total 11th Year allocation - $4,568,000); and legislative intents for certain projects receiving allocations.
A public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. to discuss this issue. Councilmember Godfrey read a list of projects agreed upon by the Council to be funded: HOUSING - ASSIST/Emergency Home Repair ($275,000), Operation Paint Brush ($50,000), Voluntary Code Enforcement ($53,000), Relocation Fund ($3,000), BLOCK REDESIGNS - Grace-James Court ($183,000), Guadalupe ($7,000), NEW CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS - Peoples Freeway Street Improvements ($475,000), West Capitol Hill Street Improvements ($80,000), East Central Street Improvements ($27,000), Complete Jackson Street Improvements ($100,000), STREET AND SIDEWALK REHAB - Sidewalk Rehab ($200,000), Target Area Storm Drainage ($100,000), PARKS - Sherwood Park Rehab ($75,000), Warm Springs Design for Phase III ($10,000), Jordan Park Pool Design ($18,000), Westminster Park Development ($100,000), Northwest Park Improvements ($100,000), Pugsley-Ouray Mini-Park Development ($50,000), Reservoir Park/Art Barn Parking ($70,000), PUBLIC BUILDINGS - Children's Museum Rehab ($54,500), Marmalade Center Handicapped Accessibility ($7,000), PUBLIC SERVICES - Shelter for the Homeless ($30,000), Emergency Housing ($l5,00), Rescue Mission Support ($15,000) Relocation/Referral Specialist ($20,800), Salvation Army Building Fund ($20,000), Westside Emergency Food Pantry ($21,000), Housing Outreach Rental Program ($25,000), KRCL-FM Community Radio Support ($7,200), PLANNING - Environmental Assessments ($10,000) Westside Community Master Plan-Phase II ($41,475), Housing Assistance Plan ($12,355), Foothill/Open-space Plan ($45,000), City Creek Master Plan Printing ($10,000), Euclid Target Area Plan ($13,000), Guadalupe Block Redesign Plan ($5,000), Expansion and Completion of the East Central Neighborhood Plan ($13,000) ADMINISTRATION - $398,675, TOTAL - $2,740,005. No one from the audience addressed the above projects.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to approve the projects as outlined by Councilmember Godfrey, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent when the vote was taken.
Councilmember Godfrey then opened the meeting for public comment regarding the remaining projects to be discussed (a list of these projects is on file in the Office of the City Recorder).
Kathy Sheaffer, Salt Lake Neighborhood Housing Services, referred to a legislative intent urging NHS to seek operating funds from other sources and she asked if other agencies who have been seeking operating funds from CDBG would be urged to do the same. Councilmember Whitehead indicated that this would be a Council policy since the future of CDBG funding is uncertain and they do not want projects to rely on this funding in order to operate. Councilmember Godfrey said that historically for NHS the preference has been for CDBG funds to go into the revolving loan fund rather than using the money for operations.
Glen Lambert, executive director of Odyssey House, asked for favorable consideration regarding their request for $17,500 to be used for a fire sprinkler system in their building. He reminded the Council that the county has approved $17,500 as long as the City matches that amount. Jerry Miller, director of social services for the Salvation Army, thanked the Council for the funding which was allocated to be used for their building. Perry Underwood addressed the need for curbs, gutters and sidewalks in the Euclid Avenue area and she thanked the Council for the funding allocated for this project. She said that they are working on the rezoning issue. Wayne Horrocks commented on funds allocated to the crime prevention program to be used for staff salaries. He said the crime prevention program has been effective and the raise for the employees is well deserved. Hermoine Jex asked about the Art Barn parking lot project and asked if any of the trees had been removed. Troy D’Ambrosio from the Mayor’s Office said that three plans had been taken to the neighborhood and one of the goals is to save as much foliage as possible. Councilmember Godfrey said that the plans are not final. Steve Johnson, director of Utahns Against Hunger, said that financially this had been a difficult year for Utahns Against Hunger and he said that their project will be hampered without this grant. He said that they assist between 200 and 300 clients each month.
Councilmember Whitehead questioned if this program is a duplication of services. Steve Johnson said that they are advocates outside of the social service system. He said that since July they have been able to conduct their activities for less than $36,000 so $10,000 represents a significant amount of money. Barry Esham, vice chairman of the Community Action Program, thanked the Council for their support of the Housing Outreach Rental Program and the Westside Food Bank.
In reference to the Capitol West Boys and Girls Club he asked that funding consideration be given to this program because it has had a positive impact on the Guadalupe neighborhood. Gail Russell, administrative assistant with YWCA, asked for consideration of their request for $12,500 in order to make structural repairs to the boiler room. She said the county indicated that they would match this amount. She also said that the YWCA serves 11,000 low-and moderate-income people.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to delete funding ($10,000) for Housing Conservation for the Elderly, but encourage submission of future applications, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Kirk said she understood that the funds requested for Housing Conservation for the Elderly had been received from the state.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to move $12,400 from the Westside Senior Center Landscaping project to the contingency fund, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey said that the county was suppose to finance the Westside Senior Center Landscaping project but he wanted the money in contingency in case the county did not fund this project.
Councilmember Whitehead moved to delete funding ($10,000) from Utahns Against Hunger. There was no second to this motion so the motion failed.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to delete funding ($80,000) for Warnock Park acquisition, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who voted nay.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck thought that the property for Warnock Park would remain as open space as it is now. She did not think that this property would be threatened by development.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to delete $15,000 from the City Development Action Loans leaving $60,000, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve funding ($90,000 for the Revolving Loan Fund and $40,000 for operations - $130,000 total) for NHS with the intent that allocations following the 11th Year allocation be for the revolving fund only and not for operations; the Council encourages NHS to seek other sources of operations funding, which motion carried, all members present voting aye. Councilmember Fonnesbeck raised a question about the sidewalk improvements to be made by the Artspace project. She asked if the improvements would make the area accessible for the handicapped. Stephen Goldsmith, Artspace, said that part of the money would be used to add handicap access.
Councilmemer Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to fund Odyssey House project for $17,500 for the safety features as specified, with the understanding that the county will give matching funds, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to approve funding ($10,000) for Utahns Against Hunger, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to allocate $35,000 for the Salt Lake/Jordan Canal Matching Funds with the intent that the allocation of funds to this project is contingent upon the allocation of $35,000 from Salt Lake County Community Development Block Grant funds and the allocation of $70,000 of Salt Lake County Flood Control funds; it is also the intent of the Council that these funds be expended only if the county funds are allocated so the project can be completed in one year rather than over several years, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to approve $156,425 for Crime Prevention with the intent that in approving these funds Crime Prevention is encouraged to seek funding through the General Fund (after this year) so that at least a portion of their budget be appropriated through the General Fund since the Council is concerned that federal budget reductions will reduce future block grant allocations for Salt Lake City and the Council is concerned that these reductions will limit the Councils ability to fund the Crime Prevention program in the future, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to approve the following legislative intent regarding El Centro Civico: It Is the intent of the Council that no more Community Development Block Grant funds be allocated to El Centro Civico until funds are raised to match funds allocated in 10th Year. It is further the intent of the Council that if matching funds are not secured before April 15, 1986, the $150,000 of 10th Year funds be returned to the CDBG general fund for reallocation to other projects. Which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to fund $5,000 for the Tree Planting project, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to approve $4,495 for the 1% for Art program, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to approve $1,178,000 for the Redevelopment Agency for Redevelopment Agency Housing Rehab, this amount includes $78,000 to be earmarked for Artspace; also the Redevelopment Agency should bring to the Council a proposal on how the Artspace funds should be expended, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck said that the Artspace project is providing low-cost housing in the city and the program is being efficiently operated.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve $80,000 for Artspace, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to approve $151,575 for the contingency fund, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to approve the Goals and Objectives for 11th Year Community Development Block Grant Program, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
A copy of the Goals and Objectives is on file in the Office of the City Recorder.
(T 85-4)
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.