PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
REGULAR/BRIEFING SESSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 1988
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met as the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, April 19, 1988, at 5:00 p.m. in Suite 300, City Hall, 324 South State.
The following Council Members were present: Florence Bittner Thomas Godfrey Wayne Horrocks Roselyn Kirk Sydney Fonnesbeck Willie Stoler Alan Hardman.
Council Chairperson Godfrey presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
#1. The City Council interviewed Kathy Shaeffer prior to her appointment to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board. Kathy reviewed her background for the Council indicating that she had extensive housing experience due to her work with Neighborhood Housing Services. Kathy said she was looking forward to working with HAAB and saw it as a challenge.
#2. Linda Hamilton, Executive Director, indicated that the second interview scheduled before the Council had been cancelled due to the individual withdrawing her name from consideration.
#3. Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked the Council if they would consider limiting the amount of time available for addressing the City Council during citizen comments. The Council discussed the possibility of making it clear from the outset of the comments period that, in the interest of time, the Council would limit comments.
#4. Linda Hamilton briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. Council Member Bittner asked if the question concerning the Planning Commission’s designee to the Board of Adjustment had been answered. Emilie Charles, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, indicated that the Commission’s designee was a voting alternate on the Board.
Ms. Hamilton said that LeRoy Hooton, Director of Public Utilities, would present some changes to the Watershed Plan prior to adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Fonnesbeck indicated that she would like language added to the plan ensuring that the decision concerning the removal of the canyon water development moratorium be made after review by the Public Utilities Advisory Committee of the County’s Canyon land-use plan.
#5. Council Chairperson Godfrey briefed the members of the Council on the status of negotiations for office space with the Mayor. He indicated that the Mayor had concerns about the location of proposed conference space. The areas identified for conference rooms did not allow for easy access between Council offices which may result in the disruption of meetings.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in regular session on Tuesday, April 19, 1988, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 324 South State Street.
The following Council Members were present: Florence Bittner Thomas Godfrey Wayne Horrocks Roselyn Kirk Sydney Fonnesbeck Willie Stoler Alan Hardman.
Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Roger Cutler, city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy city recorder, were present.
Councilmember Godfrey presided at and Councilmember Stoler conducted the meeting.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, April 12, 1988, which motion carried, all members voted aye except Councilmembers Fonnesbeck and Horrocks who were absent for the vote.
(M 88-1)
Special Recognition
The City Council and Mayor presented a joint resolution proclaiming April 29, 1988, Arbor Day in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mayor DePaulis read the resolution which stated that Arbor Day was a day appointed for planting and caring for trees and that trees in the city increased the property values, reduced air and noise pollution, enhanced the economic vitality of business areas and beautified the community.
The resolution urged all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations. Mayor DePaulis said other cities and communities would adopt similar resolutions. He said because of Salt Lake City’s Urban Forestry Board, our city was considered a leader and model in this area. He said this would be an annual resolution to promote Arbor Day.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 36 of 1988 designating April 29, 1988, as Arbor Day, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(R 88-1)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: The Mayor’s recommendations for 14th Year Community Development Block Grant funding.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to accept the recommendations, set a date for a public hearing to be held Tuesday, May 3, 1988, at 6:40 p.m., and refer the recommendations to the Committee of the Whole, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Mayor DePaulis said there were 98 CDBG requests which totaled over $7.6 million; the city’s funding allocation would be $3,795,000. He said the Community Development Advisory Committee reviewed all the proposals, interviewed the new applicants and held a day-long workshop to formalize their recommendations. He said a city team also reviewed and ranked the requests and said their recommendations took into consideration ongoing projects. He said the Council packet of information included CDAC recommendations and his recommendations were a compilation of both CDAC and staff reviews.
He then briefly outlined his recommended projects: 1. Seven housing proposals totaling $1,082,000, 29%; 2. Ten street/sidewalk/storm drain projects totaling $1,085,000, 29%; 3. Five parks projects totaling $257,500, 7%; 4. Eleven public service projects totaling $501,900, 13%; 5. Four planning programs totaling $45,300, 1%; 6. Funds for “percent to the arts” totaling $3,100 and 7. Remaining funds for program administration totaling $382,000, and contingency totaling $130,200.
He said there were two public building requests which he did not recommend for CDBG funding but wanted to pursue funding for these through the land acquisition fund. He said these were the PAL request for additional property around the building for parking improvements and a playground, and property adjacent to the El Centro Civico building for expanded parking. He said he tried to fully fund as much as possible public service requests such as food issues and other people-related needs. He said the quality and quantity of proposals illustrated the tremendous need for capital improvements, housing, parks, and people needs. He commended the CDAC committee and city staff for their time.
(T 88-1)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: An amendment to an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and South Jordan City for fire and rescue dispatch services.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 33 of 1988 authorizing execution of the amendment, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(C 86-511)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: The appointment of Margaret Jouflas to the Community Development Advisory Committee.
ACTION: This item was pulled from the agenda.
(I 88-3)
#2. RE: The appointment of Kathy Shaeffer to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to approve the appointment, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(I 88-2)
#3. RE: The appointment of Peter Van Alstyne to serve as the Planning Commission’s designated alternate to the Board of Adjustment.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to approve the appointment, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(I 88-14)
#4. RE: A resolution adopting recommendations for the Salt Lake City Watershed Management Plan.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to adopt Resolution 37 of 1988 adopting recommendations for Salt Lake City Watershed Management Plan, to include language changes regarding the water sales moratorium and the annexation of Emigration Canyon, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: LeRoy Hooton, director of public utilities, said issues surfaced at the public hearing on April 5 and there were a few changes that he recommended for Council consideration. He said they wanted to add Colonel Fred Hillyard’s comments regarding the water at Fort Douglas and said these comments clarified the situation and did not change the recommendation. Secondly he said they met with Councilmember Fonnesbeck regarding the water sales moratorium and he recommended a change.
He said currently the recommendation was for a land subcommittee of the Public Utilities Advisory Committee to recommend to the Council by July 1989 a new surplus water sales policy but his recommended change was for the Public Utilities Advisory Committee to review the adopted Salt Lake County master plan first and then recommend a surplus water sales policy. Ralph Becker, consultant with Bear West, said there was an additional concern about language in terms of whether or not the city could be a catalyst for annexation in Emigration Canyon. He said to address this he recommended two language changes: 1) under the section regarding Emigration Canyon waterhshed management, page 16, paragraph one, he added, “with Emigration Canyon residents” at the end of the sentence so it was clear that the residents would initiate any annexation efforts; and 2) in paragraph two at the top of page 17, he changed the word “seek” to read “respond favorably to”.
Councilmember Stoler said his neighbor informed him that he was heading a committee which would list the concerns they noticed in the canyons. He said they would address a copy of their concerns to Mr. Hooton and the Council and he wanted to inform Mr. Hooton that this information was forthcoming. Mr. Hooton said he appreciated input from the public on issues relative to the canyons.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck said a lot of questions raised regarding this plan were land use issue questions which she thought stressed the point that Salt Lake City needed to be involved with Salt Lake County’s land use plan. She said she hoped there were city representatives attending the county meetings so the city could stay informed. Mr. Hooton said they would track this very carefully.
(C 87-678)
PUBLIC UTILITIES
#1. RE: An interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the United States of America for common use as a public trail of the surface area where a city owned and a United States owned easement converge at approximately 5000 South and Wasatch Boulevard.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 34 of 1988 authorizing execution of the agreement, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(C 88-154)
#2. RE: An interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County guaranteeing that the city will install 80 feet of curb and gutter on the frontage located on Danish Road for Little Willow Pump Station in consideration for waiver of bond.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 35 of 1988 authorizing execution of the agreement, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(C 88-155)
PUBLIC HEARING
Special Improvement District 38-830.
RE: A public hearing at 6:00 p.m. to obtain public protest concerning the intention of the City Council of Salt Lake City to construct beautification improvements on certain downtown streets (West Temple, Pierpont Avenue, and South Temple).
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to refer this to the city engineer for tabulation, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Mark Morrison, engineering department, said the protest rate was 5%. He outlined the district on a map and said the district was primarily along West Temple and the abutting streets of Pierpont Avenue and 300 South, with a portion along West Temple at 100 South and a portion on South Temple between 200 and 300 West. He showed the parcels on the map which had submitted protests.
Howard Bradshaw, owner of the business at 400 South and West Temple, said he felt a special interest group was pushing this district. He said at the north end of West Temple there was no underground power but the city wanted to change it in his area. He asked why they didn’t change it all instead of a small area. He said West Temple should be improved where all the foot traffic was and not at his end. He said he just improved his sidewalks so they were in good shape. He thought it was unfair to do this project piecemeal.
(Q 88-3)
Special Improvement District 40-R-16.
RE: A public hearing at 6:00 p.m. to obtain public protest concerning the intention of the City Council of Salt Lake City to construct improvements in the Avenues area from “E” Street to “I” Street between 3rd and 7th Avenue.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to refer this to the city engineer for tabulation, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Dan Noziska, engineering department, said the protest rate was 3.1%. He outlined the boundaries of the district and said on “I” Street they were going down to First Avenue. Councilmember Fonnesbeck said the only call she received was from a business that had been in the area many years and had cutback parking which was proposed to be eliminated. She was concerned that more cars not be forced on to the street and she hoped this was being taken into consideration. She said the parking was not unattractive. She also asked if the issue about tree removal had been resolved. Mr. Noziska said Steve Schwab, urban forester, had reviewed the list and he said they were trying to preserve most of the trees but there were a few that Mr. Schwab felt were detrimental. Mr. Noziska said any trees removed would be replaced. He thought the number of trees to be reviewed for removal was ten.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck said she wanted to stay involved in these two decisions. Mr. Noziska said they planned to contact each property owner that would be affected to get their input about the trees. In regards to the cutback parking, he said there were 30 cases of non-conforming driveways or cutback parking and planning and zoning was preparing a letter to each property owner so they can come in and express their views.
David Murtha, 554 5th Avenue, said he submitted a letter but wanted to briefly reiterate his concerns. He agreed that there were a lot of defective sidewalks in the area but he was upset by the number of years they had been neglected. He said he had been in his home for 25 years and wondered why there hadn’t been preventative maintenance. He also complained that the tree roots had damaged the sidewalks and there was an aphid problem with these trees. He wanted the trees in his area to be removed. He also wasn’t sure how he would be assessed because he had a corner lot.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck explained that the city exempted a portion of corner lots. Mr. Murtha said he had a very deep gutter that he thought should be covered with a grate. Councilmember Fonensbeck said she understood that “drop curbs” were being redone. Mr. Noziska said they would redo the deteriorated ones but the city had to pay the cost and he said a new grate would be an issue for the maintenance people.
Mr. Murtha asked about tree-root barriers and Mr. Noziska said they were re-evaluating this. Mr. Murtha was concerned because he didn’t know the cost and Councilmember Fonnesbeck said all homeowners would be notified about their assessment. She also suggested that Mr. Murtha meet with Mr. Noziska to discuss his particular concerns.
(Q 88-2)
COMMENTS
#1. Bernice Cook, Peoples’ Freeway Community Council, said the curb and gutter along the east side of Main Street was being repaired and she wondered if the west side would be repaired too. Jerry Lyon, city engineering, said the contractor had not yet reached all the areas plus there was still a controversy with the parking on the west side; however, he said both sides were scheduled to be improved. Mrs. Cook asked if State Street would be improved. Mayor DePaulis said State Street was under the state’s jurisdiction. She asked if the city was paying for the Main Street improvements and the Mayor said since this was commercial property the property owners would pay 100%.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.