PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1985
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1985, AT 5:15 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD WHITEHEAD THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Council Chairperson Sydney Fonnesbeck presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
#1. Carole Stokes briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda including a discussion of a change in order on the agenda to appoint Palmer DePaulis as interim mayor at the outset of the evening.
#2. Mr. Max Peterson briefed the Council on six SIDs which will be before the Council within the next few weeks. He answered questions posed by the Council concerning the danger of protest and public support of the programs.
The briefing session adjourned at 5:45 p.m. and the Council attended the signing of the 1985 Memorandum of Understanding with Firefighters Local 1645 in the Council Chambers.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1985, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD J. WHITEHEAD THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
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 Allen Roden.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meetings held Tuesday, March 12, Thursday, March 14, Tuesday, March 26, and Thursday, March 28, 1985, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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PETITIONS
Petition 400-246 of 1984 by the Granite Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints RE: Closure of an alley at approximately 2450 South 600 East, west of the Nibley Park Ward.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Ordinance 21 of 1985, closing a 16.5 foot wide alley at approximately 2450 South 600 East, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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Petition 400-260 of 1984 by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Robert Dyer.
RE: Closure of the alleys located between Herbert Avenue and Williams Avenue between 200 East and 300 East.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to schedule a non-advertised public hearing for Tuesday, April 9, 1985, at 8:00 p.m. to discuss this petition, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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Petition 400-271 of 1985 by MHT Architects, Inc.
RE: Rezoning of the Salt Lake County Complex block at 2100 South and State Street from an “R-6 to a “C-3A” classification.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, April 23, 1985, at 6:15 p.m. to discuss this petition, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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Petition 400-295 of 1985 by Robert Lord.
RE: Closure of an alley located west of Redwood Road running from Gertie Avenue to North Temple.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, April 9, 1985, at 8:15 p.m. to discuss this petition, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY ATTORNEY
#1. RE: Interlocal agreement with Farmington City whereby the Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office will provide legal services to Farmington City.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 30 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Farmington City whereby the Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office will provide legal services to Farmington City, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: The appointment of Palmer DePaulis to fill the vacancy in the Office of the Mayor that will occur July 1, 1985.
Councilmember Whitehead said that he supports the appointment of Mr. DePaulis because Mr. DePaulis is a former elected official, he has the respect of the Council and the Administration, he has been involved in the budget process, he has been involved with flooding problems of the past, he is people oriented, he understands the problems on the west side, and because there needs to be a smooth transition. The other Council Members concurred with the reasons why Mr. DePaulis should be appointed and they agreed that he will do a good job.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck said that the Council selected Mr. DePaulis because they believe in him and not solely because the Mayor recommended him. Mayor Wilson mentioned that statements have been made about this being a partisan and hasty decision but he expressed his feeling that Mr. DePaulis is the best qualified person and he said the democratic process will allow the people to ratify Mr. DePaulis or choose another candidate.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to appoint Palmer DePaulis to fill the vacancy in the Office of the Mayor that will occur July 1, 1985, subject to ratification on July 1, 1985, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Mr. DePaulis introduced his family and said that they have been very supportive. He expressed his sincere appreciation for the confidence which has been shown for him as he undertakes the directive to provide a smooth transition for the City government. He said that he will do his best to fulfill the expectations that the Council has for him. Mr. DePaulis said that his involvement with the City has confirmed that he must be a strong advocate for the citizens, neighborhoods, business community, and the quality of urban life. He said that he feels the real issue of leadership is the ability to unlock the vast potential that everyone has to accomplish more than was set out to do and he hopes to be a catalyst for this kind of leadership.
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#2. RE: An ordinance relating to establishing a residential permit parking program.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck indicated that this type of ordinance has been under consideration for three or four years and it is needed to help improve the quality of life in many neighborhoods throughout the City. She thanked the traffic division, Larry Livingston from the council office, and the attorney’s office for the work which they have done on this ordinance.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to adopt Ordinance 22 of 1985, amending Title 46 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, relating to the traffic code by adding a new Article 25 relating to establishing a residential permit parking program to be administered by the public works director, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: An ordinance amending Title 51 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, by adding a new Chapter 36 providing for the establishment of an Urban Compatibility Review Overlay Zone and the creation of Urban Design Districts to implement the zone; providing for a process of certification review for compatibility; providing standards for certification review; providing general enforcement provisions; and providing a procedure for creating urban design districts.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, April 9, 1985, at 7:15 pm. to discuss this ordinance, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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MAYORS OFFICE
#1. RE: The appointments of John E. Pace and John W. Williams and the reappointments of Phyllis Steorts and Wayne Hadley to the Central Business Improvement District Board.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to approve the appointments of John E. Pace and John W. Williams and the reappointments of Phyllis Steorts and Wayne Hadley to the Central Business Improvement District Board, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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#2. RE: A Housing Development Grant Amendment request regarding PSC Properties and the Hartland Project.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Resolution 31 of 1985 authorizing the Mayor to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing arid Urban Development, a Housing Development Grant Amendment request designating PSC Properties as the new project developer and relocating the project to Hartland Project located at 1700 South 1600 West, 900 West 600 South, and 1250 South Glendale Avenue in Salt Lake City; and to also check the bill of sale on the property at 900 West 600 South, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-685.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 29 of 1985 creating Salt Lake City, Utah, Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-685 (1700 South, West Temple to 700 West) and authorizing construction of improvements as set forth in the Notice of Intention and to create the Special Improvement District, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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#2. RE: Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-760.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 27 of 1985 declaring the intention of the City Council of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, to construct improvements on certain streets within said municipality consisting of road base, construction of curb and gutter, sidewalks, asphalt, paving, drainage facilities, traffic control structures and sanitary sewer, and all other miscellaneous work necessary to complete the improvements in a proper workmanlike manner; to create Salt Lake City, Utah, Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-760 (900 North, Redwood Road to Star Crest Drive); to defray the cost and expenses of said improvement district by special assessments to be levied against the property benefited by such improvements and to fix a time and place for protests against such improvements or the creation of said district; and to authorize advertisement of construction bids, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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#3. RE: Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-723.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to accept the report of the Board of Equalization and Review for Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-723 (non-contiguous streets) and approve its findings and recommendations, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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#4. RE: Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-728.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to accept the report of the Board of Equalization and Review for Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-728 (Main Street Transit Improvements) and approve its findings and recommendations, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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#5. RE: Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-686.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to accept the report of the Board of Equalization and Review for Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-686 (13th South, 700 E. to 1300 E.) and approve its findings and recommendations, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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#6. RE: Special Improvement District No. 40-R-7.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 28 of 1985 declaring the intention of the City Council of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, to construct improvements on certain streets within said municipality consisting of the removal and reconstruction of deteriorated curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveways and recessed parking areas; for construction of minor drainage facilities and wheelchair ramps, where needed, the removal of illegal driveways and the replacement in the place thereof of topsoil and sod; the removal of deteriorated asphalt drives and replacement with concrete and all other miscellaneous work necessary to complete the improvements in a proper workmanlike manner; to create Salt Lake City, Utah, concrete replacement Special Improvement District No. 40-R-7 (downtown area and Sherwood Drive) to defray the cost and expenses of said improvement district by special assessments to be levied against the property benefited by such improvements; and to provide notice of intention to authorize such improvements and to fix a time and place for protests against such improvements or the creation of said district; and to authorize advertisement of construction bids, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Petition 400-270 of 1985 by Louis Friedheim/P.F. West.
RE: Closure of a 650 foot portion of a street known as Arapahoe Avenue between 600 South and 700 South.
A public hearing was held at 6:30 p.m. to discuss this petition. Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map. He referred to a prior petition submitted by P.F. West in which they requested the rezoning of property lying north of Arapahoe Avenue and east of Redwood Road in order to construct a housing development. He explained that the rezoning request had been approved by the Council with the condition that the portion of Arapahoe Avenue under consideration at this hearing be made a part of the development. He said that this portion of Arapahoe has never been developed and is an open field. Mr. Jorgensen said that the petition has been signed by all the abutting property owners and the Planning Commission recommended that this portion of Arapahoe Avenue be closed and sold to the petitioner. No one from the audience addressed this petition.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Ordinance 23 of 1985, closing a 650 foot portion of Arapahoe Avenue between 600 South and 700 South, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmembers Fonnesbeck and Hardwick who were absent when the vote was taken.
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11th Year CDBG
RE: Citizen comment concerning 11th Year Community Development Block Grant funded projects.
A public hearing was held at 7:00 p.m. to receive citizen comment. Betty Allen, Utah Heritage Foundation, said that they have submitted an application for $7,000 to be used for the installation of lift facilities for the handicapped at the Marmalade Hills Center, 168 West 500 North. She said that this center has been leased and managed by Utah Heritage Foundation since 1979 and in this time they have been steadily accomplishing a renovation of the building for use as a community center and office space for arts organizations and non-profit organizations. She said that the building is fully leased and the use by the public continues to increase so there is a need for access by the handicapped. She said that they propose to install motorized stair glides on two of the main stairways which will allow access by handicapped persons to those areas of the building which receive the greatest amount of public use. She added that installation of the stair glides will bring the building into greater compliance with the 1973 rehabilitation act.
Mary Allen, Housing Outreach Rental Program, thanked the Council and Mayor for supporting their program and she expressed her appreciation for their efforts in working towards finding a solution to the housing problem. Stephen Goldsmith, Mixed Use Housing Project, said that in 1982 the Council gave their project $225,000 in CDBG funds and since that time the funds have nearly doubled and they have created five living units, 14 small businesses, and have two housing units presently under construction. He said there are now children living near Pioneer Park ranging in age from one to 14 and they are using the Park which is giving it a new image. He said that the project is self sufficient. Mr. Goldsmith said that this year they are requesting $451,000 in CDBG to create eight more housing units, eight more small businesses, and do more improvements to the front of the building. He asked for continued support of the project. He indicated that the $80,000 which was recommended by the Mayor will enable structural improvements to the front of the building but will not allow for further housing units. He said that they have been able to rehabilitate space for less than $17 a foot so each housing unit is less than $40,000.
Cathy Hoskins, Salt Lake Community Action Program, said that they operate the west side emergency food pantry program and she said that they try to refer their clients to additional services so their other needs can be met. She mentioned that their program assists individuals as well as families. Ms. Hoskins expressed her appreciation for the Mayor’s funding recommendation and said she would appreciate the Council’s consideration of this project. Virginia Walton supported this program and thanked the Council for funding.
Amanda Calvert, 965 West 100 South, spoke in favor of the Euclid CD grant even though the recommendation is for 12th year funding. She said that this area needs curbs and gutters because there is stagnated water in the area throughout the year. She said that the street also needs to be leveled. She thanked the Council for the storm drainage project which is scheduled for this year. Captain William Pickup, Salvation Army, said that the building project is progressing and he thanked the Council for the funding recommendation. He also noted the possible alleviation of some City fees in conjunction with the construction and he thanked the Council for this also.
Verna Willson, Baptist Concern Center, said they requested $51,500 to make repairs to their church. She explained that they provide food and help people with transportation. She said that the Heritage Foundation has given them $10,000 to repair the roof. Hermoine Jex, SLACC, referred to the open space foothill plan and said they are requesting that a strong ordinance be adopted in conjunction with this plan. She also supported the tree planting project and the appointment of an urban forester. She asked the Council to review the plan for the parking at the Art Barn and Reservoir Park because she understood that trees may be cut down.
Ms. Jex also supported the educational garden project for West High and requested that funding be provided to purchase supplies. Kathy Sheaffer, Salt Lake NHS, thanked the Council for past support and said they feel that NHS is making a difference on the west side. She requested that $10,000 be taken from the revolving loan fund and included with operational funding. Lee Beeby supported the NHS program and said that the program helped her improve her home. Michael Odom, Odyssey House, said they are requesting $35,000 to install a fire sprinkling system in their building, provide plumbing and electrical repairs and exterior upgrading. He said that the Salt Lake County Community Development Advisory Board has committed $17,500, contingent upon a City match for the same amount. He requested that the City grant the request for $17,500. He said that they are required to install the sprinkling system in order to meet state and local fire code requirements. He added that they are a private, non-profit treatment center which provides an essential service in terms of treating and reducing substance abuse, criminal behavior, juvenile delinquency, and child abuse. Mr. Odom said that their request meets the criteria and objectives of the Community Development Block Grant program by helping to eliminate blighting influences.
Jay Thornton, Granite Stake presidency of the L.DS. Church, said that they are not against the proposed Warnock Park. He indicated that there may have been some misunderstanding about their support of the park since it will be located next to their property. Gene Davis, Sugar House Community Council, supported the use of funding to cover the Salt Lake Jordan Canal running north from the Brickyard Shopping Center. He said that the Sugar House Community Council supports the Warnock Park land acquisition and the development of the Westminster Park. He also supported the proposed urban trail to be constructed over the Salt Lake Jordan Canal.
MaryLee Peters, director of the Salt Lake Arts Council, said that they are requesting $70,000 for the parking/emergency access project for the Art Barn and Reservoir Park. She said that there will be landscaping in association with the parking project and trees will be included. Shauna Graves, director of the Office of Black Affairs, introduced herself to the Council since she may become more involved with City government.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the Mayor’s recommendations as the Council’s preliminary budget, which motion carried, all members voting aye. Councilmember Whitehead said that all the projects will be reviewed by the Council before final approval is given. Ms. Stephanie Loker, capital planning and programming, said that the final budget will be approved on April 16, 1985.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
#1. Mr. Bart Lower supported the appointment of Palmer DePaulis to fill the vacancy which will occur in the Office of the Mayor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.