PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1986
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1986, AT 4:00 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: FLORENCE BITTNER THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK WILLIE STOLER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Council Chairperson Hardwick presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
1. Dick Buist of Peat, Marwick, & Mitchell, briefed the Council on the six-month review of last year’s personnel department audit. He distributed an overview of their findings and recommendations with a listing of the progress the department had made in implementing those recommendations. He indicated that procedural adjustments had been successful to date. Mr. Buist then indicated that the policy recommendations had not been instituted at this point although, with the reorganization of the Mayor’s office and the departure of Chief Administrative Officer Al Haines, it was expected that policy changes recommended in the audit would be implemented. With this change in mind, Mr. Buist distributed organizational charts illustrating possible adjustments to the role and accountability of the personnel and other human resource area departments. A discussion was held concerning these options. Mayor DePaulis indicated that he was taking the suggestions under review and would make a decision in March.
2. Carole Stokes briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. She reviewed the bonding schedule of the building project and indicated different important points for the Council on the time line. The Council discussed the continuance of funding for the Hansen Hollow project and funding for the Westside Sports Complex.
The briefing session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1986, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: FLORENCE BITTNER THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK WILLIE STOLER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Roger Cutler, city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Hardwick presided at and Councilmember Kirk conducted the meeting.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Roger Bastian.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meetings held Tuesday, February 4, 1986, and Thursday, February 6, 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
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PETITIONS
Petition 206 of 1979 by the Salt Lake City Board of Education.
RE: The closure of all or a portion of 200 North Street for 530 feet east of 300 West Street.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, March 4, 1986, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
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DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
AIRPORT AUTHORITY
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for lease of space.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 16 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Department of Transportation of the United States of America to lease floor space in the FAA Building at 116 North 2300 West, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
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CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: Public comment concerning restoration of the City and County Building prior to a final vote by the City Council on restoration.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, February 18, 1986, at 7:15 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
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#2. RE: Relocation of City and County Building offices.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to adopt a motion supporting the initiation by the administration of negotiations with Broadway Enterprises for office space for city employees during restoration or reconstruction of the Salt Lake City and County Building, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement amendment with the State of Utah for the transient shelter program.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 15 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an amendment to the interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the State of Utah for operational funding of the transient shelter program, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
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MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: Housing Authority Board appointment.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to approve the reappointment of John Hiskey to the Housing Authority Board of Salt Lake City, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
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#2. RE: 1986 State of the City address.
ACTION: None required.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Palmer DePaulls presented his 1986 State of the City address. He compared the desired future of Salt Lake City with what Salt Lake could be like by following the status quo. He envisioned that in the year 2000 there would be more people competing for jobs and economic opportunities, more cars and commuters on the streets and freeways, more demands for governmental services, more competition for the recreational opportunities in the Wasatch canyons, more middle and low-income families seeking affordable housing, more encroachment into the neighborhoods and quality of life, and more pressures on the limited tax base. He outlined the desired future for Salt Lake which includes a diversified economy, a light-rail transit system along the Wasatch Front, careful and planned development for the canyons, and low and moderate income housing and affordable new housing in the northwest quadrant. He said that the real task was not defining the future but achieving it. Mayor DePaulis said that he would be instituting programs and policies which would move toward the desired future. He said he would continue to make affordable housing a priority, he would support a strong capital improvement program, and he believed that Salt Lake must aggressively pursue economic activity.
Mayor DePaulis mentioned that there were financial obstacles to face because of federal funding cuts. He said that he would not seek a tax increase merely to replace federal dollars. He said the response to lost revenue must involve a thorough reappraisal of each program that provides a service to the citizens and each tax dollar should be targeted toward those programs which return the most to Salt Lake City. He said that every opportunity to employ user fees and privatization should be examined.
Mayor DePaulis also said that he would ask the Legislative leadership to include in their interim study assignments a thorough review of local governments’ revenue sources. He said that a more equitable and responsive structure must be designed to benefit local government, the state and the citizens. Mayor DePaulis concluded by saying that the state of Salt Lake City in 1986 was good. He said that actions must be planned and resources expended carefully to achieve the desired future for Salt Lake City.
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PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Special Improvement District 40-R-10.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Resolution 17 of 1986 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 appurtenances; the removal of illegal or non-standard driveways and paved surfaces in the park strip; the replacement of asphalt surfaces outside of the traveled way with concrete surfaces; the construction of minor drainage facilities; the construction of sidewalk ramps for the handicapped; the placement of top soil and/or sod; the removal of cutback (recessed) parking areas; the addition of property drains; the construction of a new curb, gutter and sidewalk where none previously existed and all other miscellaneous work necessary to complete the improvements in a proper workmanlike manner; to create Salt Lake City, Utah Special Improvement District No. 40-R-10; 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 except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Kirk asked about the Sherwood Drive area which was included in this SID since people had protested out last year. Max Peterson, city engineer, indicated that a portion of the Sherwood Drive area would be included since 90% of the people in that portion had petitioned for the improvements.
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#2. RE: Special Improvement District 38-800.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Resolution 18 of 1986 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 construction of decorative sidewalks, new curbs and gutters, street landscaping, sprinkling systems, planters, improved street lighting and new storm drain facilities and all other miscellaneous work necessary to complete the improvements in a proper workmanlike manner; to create Salt Lake City, Utah 200 South Street Beautification Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-800 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 except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Mabey expressed concern about the impact this improvement district would have on the businesses. Max Peterson, city engineer, said that there would be an impact but they would try to minimize it by phasing the construction and working quickly. He said that the businesses signed the petition for the improvements. He anticipated that work would begin in June and finish in September but they would try to keep the construction period as short as possible and would work with the businesses to minimize the impact.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Budget Opening
RE: A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning amending the Fiscal Year 1985-86 budgets for Salt Lake City.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Hardwick who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Stoler seconded to adopt Resolution 19 of 1986 amending budgets of Salt Lake City, Utah, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, and ending June 30, 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Hardwick who was absent for the vote.
DISCUSSION: Lance Bateman, finance director, explained an additional change in the amendments to the general fund since previous discussions with the Council. He said that $296,000 was being appropriated to fleet management which was coming out of the certificates of participation. He said the entire amount of the certificate of participation issue was now appropriated and the equipment could be purchased, the interest paid, and the debt reserve fund established. Councilmember Fonnesbeck expressed concern about taking money from the Hansen Hollow project.
Mayor DePaulis assured her that the money would be restored to the project. Mr. Bateman referred to the airport budget and said that $12,473,000 of new capital projects would come from current revenues, fund balances designated for projects, and a federal grant. He said in public utilities there were increases in both the water and sewer utility for operating and capital and those resources were from current revenues and a grant. No one from the public addressed this issue.
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Petition 400-335 of 1985 by Elaine Charvoz Holdaway and David Thomas.
RE: A public hearing at 6:45 p.m. to obtain public comment regarding the request for Salt Lake City to vacate the alley located between Downington Avenue and Emigration Creek at approximately 1166 Downington Avenue.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Ordinance 14 of 1986 vacating an alley between Downington Avenue and Emigration Creek, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
DISCUSSION: Alan Johnson, planning and zoning, outlined the area on a map and said that the alley was 14 feet wide and about 100 feet long. He said city departments concurred with the vacation of the alley subject to rights of way and easements being retained. Mr. Johnson said that there was no opposition by the property owners. No one from the audience spoke.
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Petition 400-398 of 1986 by Hartland Apartments, Ltd.
RE: A public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning the closure of a portion of Bayfield and Harris Avenues located between Prospect and Utah Streets at approximately 1600 West.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Ordinance 15 of 1986 vacating portions of Harris Avenue and Bayfield Avenue between Prospect Street and Utah Street, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Alan Johnson, planning and zoning, outlined the area on a map and said that the Council recently vacated the canal easement in this same area but the streets in question were inadvertently left unvacated. He said that the Planning Commission recommended the vacation with the rights of way and easements being retained. No one from the audience spoke.
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Community Development Block Grant Program.
RE: A public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning housing and community development needs and the general performance of the Community Development Block Grant program.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Stephanie Loker, capital planning and programming, said that there would be a 22% to 30% cut in funding which would mean a decrease for Salt Lake City of $1 million to $1.4 million. She said approximately 61 projects totaling over $6 million were submitted.
The following people spoke: Lloyd Siegendorf, 1998 South 1400 East, supported a community greenhouse at Salt Lake Community High. Barry Esham, Community Development Advisory Committee, supported the program recommendations which the committee had submitted to the Council. Randy Horiuchi, PSC properties, supported funding for the Hartland apartment project. Kathy Sheaffer, Neighborhood Housing Services, supported NHS. David McCarthy, 90 K Street, supported ASSIST. Jerry Miller, 665 South 600 East, supported the Salvation Army, ASSIST and the transient shelter. Pauline Valdez, 55 North Redwood Road, supported the food bank program. Sharon Abegglen, 764 South 200 West, supported Housing Outreach Rental Program and other programs benefiting low-income people. Virginia Walton, 733 Green Street, supported the food bank and housing outreach. Fred Fife, 842 West 900 South, supported NHS. Mary Ann Hoffman, 560 South Post Street, supported NHS. Steve Johnson, 21 G Street, supported Utahns Against Hunger and programs dealing with the needs of the poor. Ming Wang, 1184 Glorieta Drive, supported an Asian Community Center. Mary Allen, 364 East 700 South, supported the programs to help people with unemployment and housing problems. David Lilieholm, 1120 East 1700 South, supported ASSIST. Linda Lazenby, supported the organizations designed to help low-income people. Perry Underwood, Euclid area, thanked the Council for the money which was given to Improve this area. Dennis Dobbs, Arapaho Avenue, supported NHS and ASSIST. George Emerson, supported government assistance to education and supported programs to take care of the poor.
Three citizens, not wishing to speak, submitted a Public Hearing Registration Form expressing their support for CDBG. Mayor DePaulis urged all of those citizens who attended the hearing to let the congressional delegation know of their experiences and support for these programs.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.