PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1984
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1984, AT 5:00 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD J. WHITEHEAD ALICE SHEARER GRANT MABEY IONE M. DAVIS SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at and conducted the meeting.
POLICY SESSION
#1. Greg Jacobsen addressed the Council concerning a new city telecommunications system. Mr. Jacobsen said that after receiving six bids, his firm evaluated the existing Centrex system and was able to reduce yearly costs by 50% by replacing it with the Centel system. Centel is produced by Centel Business Inc. and utilizes Telecom equipment. The ten year cash flow for the Centel system is $6,143,667 which is 6 million dollars less than the existing system, over a ten-year period. Councilmember Grant Mabey asked if the renovation plans for the City and County Building had been allowed for in this cost estimate. Mr. Jacobsen said that the move had been considered and that there would be no budget impact this year.
#2. The Public Utilities Advisory Board briefed the Council on the status of the Central Utah Project.
The policy session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1984, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD J. WHITEHEAD ALICE SHEARER GRANT MABEY IONE M. DAVIS SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Mayor Ted Wilson, Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, and Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, were present at the meeting.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at and Councilmember Grant Mabey conducted the meeting.
Invocation was given by Police Chaplain Donald Goodheart.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes:
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, April 10, 1984, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(M 84-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-157 of 1983 by Hito International, Inc.
RE: The rezoning of property located between 500 and 600 South, between Emery Street and the Jordan River and between Glen Street and the Jordan River.
Councilmember Davis moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Ordinance 27 of 1984, rezoning property generally located between 500 and 600 South and between Emery Street and the Jordan River and between Glen Street and the Jordan River from Residential “R-2” and “R-4” to Residential “R-2A”, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Shearer who was absent when the vote was taken.
(P 84-20)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: A request by Delbert B. Ward for repeal of Section 15-2-3.22 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, Fire Prevention, pertaining to retroactive requirement for modification of existing buildings of two-story height.
Without objection, Councilmember Mabey referred this request to the Committee of the Whole for April 19, 1984.
(G 84-10)
CITY RECORDER
#1. RE: An amendment relating to voting district numbers within city council districts and the city boundaries
Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, said that the voting districts within the council district boundaries had changed but there were no council district boundary changes. She also said that district 1010 remained split between council districts 1 and 2. The result of the district changes was that many smaller districts were combined.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to suspend the rules and adopt on first reading an amended attachment to Resolution 48 of 1982 relating to voting district numbers within city council districts and the city boundaries, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(R 82-12)
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
#1. RE: The reappointment of R. Gordon Bader to the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City.
Without objection, Councilmember Mabey referred this reappointment to the consent agenda for May 1, 1984.
(I 84-7)
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
#1. RE: The reappointment of Edmund Allen to the Board of Examiners and Appeals.
Without objection, Councilmember Mabey referred this reappointment to the consent agenda for May 1, 1984.
(I 84-8)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Utah Department of Transportation whereby Utah Department of Transportation will perform certain construction material tests for Salt Lake City.
Without objection, Councilmember Mabey referred this resolution to the consent agenda for May 1, 1984.
(C 84-134)
#2. RE: A resolution rejecting the current bids for the Main Street Beautification Project No. 38-728 and authorizing the rebidding, with bids to be opened before the City Council in their meeting of Tuesday, May 8, 1984.
Mr. Beesley, attorney representing Okland Construction, objected to the rebid since Okland was the low bidder, although Okland’s bid was approximately $500,000 higher than the city’s estimate. He was concerned about the nature of the bid because there were 250 bid items and Okland’s bids would be available to the public if the project is rebid. He mentioned that they would not object to items being deducted from the project and then having the project awarded to the lowest of the two current bidders.
Mr. Beesley mentioned that he had spoken with the federal office in Denver, since the majority of the project is federally funded, and he suggested that a decision be postponed until an opinion is received from Denver. Rick Johnston, deputy city engineer, indicated that about 25% of the project would have to be cut to accept the low bid and questions were raised by the Urban Mass Transportation Administration about whether or not 25% of the project could be deleted. Mr. Johnston mentioned that it was intended to construct the project during the summer of 1984 and delaying the rebidding to wait for an opinion from Denver, which may be to rebid the project, could postpone construction until next year. Mr. Johnston said that the decision was made to reduce the size of the project and re-advertise for construction bids. Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, mentioned that legally the bids could be rejected and the project rebid. The bids do not have to be rejected and certain items can be deleted as long as the project is not redesigned. He felt that this was more a policy question than a legal question.
Mr. Beesley felt that the competitive bid process would not be honored if the city adopts a policy of rejecting bids in favor of the city’s estimates. He suggested that the city deduct bid items in order to meet the budget. Mr. Johnston said that the rebid has been structured with some items eliminated and other items included as additive alternates which could be included into the project depending on the availability of funds. Councilmember Shearer asked if the Urban Mass Transportation Administration would provide more money. Mr. Johnston indicated that this was possible but acquiring additional funds would take 90 to 120 days if the request is approved.
Councilmember Shearer suggested that the city could ask representatives in Washington, D.C., to talk to the Urban Mass Transportation Administration about this situation. Without objection, Councilmember Mabey referred this item to the Committee of the Whole for April 19, 1984.
(Q 84-2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Community Development Block Grant.
RE: Adopt the projects to be funded by 10th Year Community Development Block Grant funds, and the goals and objectives relating thereto.
A public hearing was held at 6:15 p.m. to consider this issue. Stephanie Loker, capital planning and programming, suggested that the Council determine a list of projects for funding, discuss any questions regarding the projects, receive public comment and then adopt the 10th Year CDBG projects and also the statement of goals and objectives. Councilmember Shearer listed an initial group of projects to be considered for approval. She said that these projects were listed on the tentative budget which was previously adopted and subsequently displayed. She also said that the funding amounts have not changed from the tentative budget. This written information, Exhibit F-1 pages 1 and 2, together with the funding amounts, is on file in the Office of the City Recorder.
HOUSING: Assist, Travelers Aid, Rescue Mission, Housing Authority, Redevelopment Rehab; NHS: Revolving Fund, Code Enforcement - South Central, Peoples Freeway, Guadalupe, West Capitol Hill, Central City, Westside, Sugar House, Rehab Only Target Areas; STREETS: Sugar House Infrastructure, West Capitol Hill Streets, Peoples Freeway Street Improvements; DRAINAGE: Capitol Hill; BLOCK REDESIGNS: Pugsley-Ouray; PARKS: Westminster Acquisition, Guadalupe, Jordan; PUBLIC SERVICES: Crime Prevention, Salvation Army; PLANNING: Housing Element Update, Historical/Architectural Survey, Master Plan Updates, Westside Community Master Plan; ADMINISTRATION: Attorney, Finance and Administrative Services, Capital Planning, Planning and Zoning - Housing Assistance Plan, Environmental Assessment, CDBG Planning Assistance, Property Management Plan Assistance; KRCL; CONTINGENCY. The total for the above allocations is $3,734,665. No one from the audience commented on these projects.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt the projects listed in Exhibit F-1, pages 1 and 2, for funding in the amount of $3,734,665, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
The following projects were then considered for funding with the remaining $894,175. This written information, Exhibit F-l page 4, together with the recommended and proposed funding amounts, is on file in the office of the City Recorder. HOUSING: H.O.R.P., Operation Paintbrush, Westside Land Writedown; STREETS: Euclid Area Design, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter; PARKS: Fairmont Park; PUBLIC BUILDINGS: Capitol Hill Community Center; PUBLIC SERVICES: El Centro Civico; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Implementation of Economic Development Strategy; PLANNING: Publish Community Master Plans, City Creek, Revised Zoning Ordinances; ADMINISTRATION: Citizens Participation; OTHER: Felt-Kiwanis Parking Lot Allen Johnson, planning and zoning, said that the Revised Zoning Ordinance project will be reduced from $60,000 to $30,000; $15,000 worth of in-house staff time will be used in the publication of community master plans.
The Revised Zoning Ordinance project is being modified from a total zoning ordinance rewrite to a general ordering. He said that the City Creek project will be left intact. Missy Peterson, H.O.R.P., requested that the Council allocate $38,000 to the project rather than the proposed funding of $23,175. She said that no other program provides this service which utilizes both community resources and the private sector. Ms. Peterson said that over 10,000 people from Salt Lake City are served each year and more than one-half of their clients are from Salt Lake City. She said that their total funding from the city this year was $38,800. Ms. Bernice Cook, Peoples Freeway, asked if the community organizer position was being considered for funding.
Councilmember Mabey said that the community organizer has been deleted. Mary Adamson, 941 South 8th East, requested funds for sidewalks outside the traditional areas eligible for CD target money. People in his area have made an effort to revitalize the neighborhood and he asked that the Council earmark funds for sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements in this neighborhood. Ms. Loker said that money can be used in other neighborhoods where it makes an impact. Hermoine Jex asked that money be allocated for publications needed to inform the public of various issues. Councilmember Mabey said that currently there is money available through Citizen Participation for this activity. Ms. Jex also requested that an open-space study he considered with the City Creek project and that neighborhood councils he involved in the revision process of the zoning ordinances. She said that $135,500 has been allocated for the crime prevention program and she requested that a stronger law he drafted against prostitution.
Rawlins Young, Sugar House Community Council, was concerned about the modification to the Revised Zoning Ordinance project. Councilmember Fonnesbeck said it was felt that this was not the best time to do a total revision of the zoning ordinances so instead, specific areas of the ordinances will be considered for clarification. She also indicated that when the total revision is done the neighborhoods will he involved.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Shearer who was absent when the vote was taken.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck indicated that every year good project ideas are mentioned during the CDBG public hearings and she felt that a list should he kept of these suggestions so that when funds are available these projects can be considered. Councilmember Whitehead felt that as slippage funds become available all projects should be considered and not just those that have been submitted most recently.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to adopt the projects listed in Exhibit F-1, page 4, with the changes in funding (proposed funding) and also adopt the proposed statement of goals and objectives and the legislative intents, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Shearer who was absent when the vote was taken. (A copy of the proposed statement of goals and objectives and the legislative intents is on file in the Office of the City Recorder).
(T 83-28)
Urban Development Action Grant.
RE: The application by Hito International, Inc. for an Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) for the Riverwalk Condominium project at 500 South 1100 West. The public hearing for this project was canceled at the request of the Department of Development Services, Capital Planning and Programming.
(T 84-6)
CITIZEN COMMENTS
#1. David Samuel Wells requested permission to play his guitar and sing on all streets within Salt Lake City for an indefinite period of time. He said that he enjoys the interaction with people and enjoys doing this as a job. Mr. Wells said that he has tried to play elsewhere, such as Trolley Square, but he can make more money when he performs on public streets. Mayor Wilson asked if there was an ordinance which prohibits this type of activity. Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, said that there is an old ordinance which says that people can not merchandize on city streets, selling and bartering, unless approval is given by the Board of City Commissioners. He felt that this request was an administrative function.
Mayor Wilson said that he is not opposed to this request. Craig Peterson, director of Development Services, said that the request would need to be submitted to the Planning Commission and suggested that Mr. Wells submit his request to the Department of Development Services. Mr. Wells said he would be willing to register, obtain a permit or meet other city requirements in order to be allowed to perform. Mr. Peterson was given a copy of Mr. Wells’ letter and Councilmember Mabey said that Mr. Wells would be notified.
(G 84-11)
#2. Mark Kuhn asked why the hill in Sugar House Park was cut hack. Mayor Wilson explained that the Sugar House Park Authority felt that the steepness of the hill contributed to serious accidents so in order to make the hill safe, it was made smaller.
#3. Bernice Cook asked if a halfway house is going to be allowed near 1700 South and West Temple. She was concerned because she thought that halfway houses had to be in commercial areas. Mayor Wilson asked what the zoning is in that area. Ms. Cook said that it is “R-4” and the Mayor said that the area wouldn’t qualify because it would have to be a commercial zone. Craig Peterson indicated that the zoning would have to be commercial and he said that he was not aware of this plan.
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.