PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1986
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1986, AT 5:00 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. Ted L. Wilson briefed the Council on the requested appropriation to the Utah Jazz which had been carried over from budget preparations for FY 1985-86. He reviewed the background of the request and the philosophy that supported the $70,000 contribution. He indicated that the money would not be a direct subsidy to the Jazz but a donation towards the maintenance of the Salt Palace. He indicated that the state and the county had already agreed to $70,000 donations each and that the city’s hesitance at approving the appropriation was causing lease negotiation problems between Jazz management and the county. Former Mayor Wilson indicated that he understood the budget problems the city was facing at this point but that he felt the Jazz contributed to the city’s image and the city’s sales tax revenues in a proportionate amount allowing the feasibility of the appropriation.
Dave Checketts of the Utah Jazz emphasized that it was not a subsidy to the Jazz but a request from the county to aid in negotiations for a new lease on the Salt Palace. Councilmember Mabey asked if the subsidy would be a one-time appropriation or an ongoing expenditure for the term of the Jazz’s lease on the Salt Palace. Mr. Wilson indicated that he had committed to an ongoing contribution for the Jazz’s 14-year lease, but said that the appropriation would have to be reviewed by the Council each budget year. Councilmember Fonnesbeck expressed her concern that the city’s contribution would constitute a double taxation of city residents for a county-run facility. She added that the state’s appropriation would mean that city residents would pay the appropriation three times. Mr. Wilson expressed his opinion that as the capital and flagship city, Salt Lake must make some sacrifices for the good of the state as a whole.
2. Former Mayor Ted Wilson expressed his views concerning the importance of renovating and maintaining the City and County Building. He indicated that in the time he had spent in the building as mayor he had come to appreciate the heritage it constituted.
3. Carole Stokes briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. Larry Livingston reviewed Planning Commission recommendations on the Sugar House-Highland Drive area rezoning scheduled for a public hearing. The Council then reviewed information pertaining to concerns connected with the hearing on the City and County Building.
The briefing session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 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 Bruce Jenkins.
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 meeting held Tuesday, February 11, 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Stoler who was absent for the vote.
(M 86-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-283 of 1985 by A. Z. Richards, Jr.
RE: An ordinance rezoning Buena Vista II area.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 17 of 1986 amending Section 51-12-2 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to zoning and fixing boundaries of use districts by rezoning Buena Vista II area located between 7th and 9th South and Gladiola Street at approximately 2640 West from “A-1” to “M-1A”; but recommended that the planning department evaluate zoning options to supplement the “M-lA” zone to protect residential properties within those zones, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck expressed concern that there was not enough protection for residences in the Buena Vista area once it was rezoned to “M-1A”. She requested that a type of plan be developed for future “M-1A” re-zonings to protect residential property owners.
(P 85-254)
Petition 400-305 of 1985 by R.J.H. Company.
RE: An ordinance rezoning Buena Vista I area.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Stoler seconded to adopt Ordinance 16 of 1986 amending Section 51-12-2 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to zoning and fixing of boundaries of use districts by rezoning Buena Vista I area located approximately 2700 West 500 South from “A-1” to “M-1A”, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-253)
Petition 400-306 of 1985 by Hooper Knowlton.
RE: The annexation of a portion of the proposed Devonshire Place Subdivision at approximately 1750 South and 3000 East.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Stoler seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, April 1, 1986, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 86-19)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
#1. RE: Jail property land transaction.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Resolution 20 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County, waiving the requirements of Section 33-1-66 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, to avoid delay in execution of the cooperative agreement between the city and county concerning city real property needed for jail expansion, and approving a property exchange agreement, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Roger Cutler, city attorney, outlined the property on a map and indicated the proposed land exchange. He said that the county required property on the corner of 400 South and 300 East in order to construct a new jail facility for the mentally ill. He said the land exchange would square the boundaries of ownership on this block. He also said that the county agreed to start negotiating other Interests on this block no later than July 30, 1986. Mr. Cutler said that in connection with this transaction the city would receive $283,440 from the county. Mayor DePaulis indicated that this was a good faith effort toward negotiating other land transactions.
(C 86-73)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: Sugar House Park Authority Board appointment.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Stoler seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve the appointment of Dr. Edward W. Parker to the Sugar House Park Authority Board, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 86-5)
PUBLIC UTILITIES
#1. RE: Special Improvement District No. 50-1313.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Resolution 21 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 12 inch and 7 inch main sewer pipelines and 8 inch and 6 inch water pipelines and all other miscellaneous work necessary to complete the improvements In a proper workmanlike manner; to create Salt Lake City, Utah, Public Utilities Water and Sewer Project No. 50-1313 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.
DISCUSSION: Tim Doxey, public utilities, said that the district was from 1700 South to 2100 South and 900 West to the Jordan River. He said there was also a section on Indiana Avenue east of I-215. He said that these areas do not have sanitary sewer facilities and it would be in the best interest of the city to construct such improvements. He also said there was one street south of 1700 South which would receive culinary water.
(Q 86-5)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Petition 400-277 of 1985 by the Sugar House Community Council.
RE: A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. to obtain public comment regarding the rezoning of all existing Residential “R-4” to “R-2”, of all existing “R-6 to “R-5”, some existing Business B-3” to Residential “R-5” and “R-2”, some existing Residential “R-5” to “R-2” and existing Commercial “C-2” to Residential “R-5” in the area bordered by Interstate 80 and 2700 South along both sides of Highland Drive and along 2700 South between 1100 East and Highland Drive (Highland Drive Neighborhood).
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Stoler seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye. Councilmember Godfrey withdrew this motion and without objection the Council agreed.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to continue the public hearing to March 18, 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Stoler moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to return this petition to the Planning Commission to reconsider and to allow the staff to conduct a neighborhood meeting. This motion was withdrawn.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to postpone a decision pending a field trip to the area, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Bill Wright, planning and zoning, outlined the area on a map and outlined the proposed re-zonings which were as follows: All the property fronting Highland Drive currently zoned “R-4” would be rezoned to “R-2”; 3 parcels east and 3 parcels west of Elizabeth Street on the north side of 2700 South currently zoned “R-5” would be rezoned to “R-2”; the property at approximately 2660 South fronting Highland Drive currently zoned “R-6” would be rezoned to “R-5”; all the existing “B-3” property on the north side of 2700 South at approximately 11th East would be rezoned to “R-2”; all the existing “B-3” property on the west side of Highland Drive south of I-80 would be rezoned to “R-2”; all the existing “B-3” property on the southwest corner of Highland Drive at 2700 South would be rezoned to “R-5”; all the existing “B-3” property at the southwest corner of 11th East and 2700 South would be rezoned to “R-5”; the rear portion of 2682 South Highland Drive currently zoned “B-3” would be rezoned to “R-5” and an interior parcel of the property currently zoned “C-2” at approximately 2670 South Highland Drive would be rezoned to “R-5”. Mr. Wright said that the Planning Commission recommended these re-zonings. Included In the petition was a request to change the “B-3” zoning on the east side of Highland Drive south of Driggs Avenue but the Planning Commission recommended that this parcel remain zoned
“B-3”.
Leonard Winegar, Jr., 2439 Highland Drive, presented a petition signed by people who opposed Petition 400-277. He indicated their concern that the rezoning would have a major impact on the economic value of their property. He requested that their property be exempted. He suggested that since there was opposition to the petition it should be rejected or at least returned to the Planning Commission for further discussion. The following people supported Mr. Winegar: Hale Seely, 2641 South Highland Drive, Darcy Winegar, 2439 South Highland Drive, Mr. Caldwell, owner of businesses at 2684 and 2690 Highland Drive. Gene Davis, Chairman of the Sugar House Community Council, said that they wanted to follow the Sugar House Master Plan to rezone and solidify the neighborhoods. The following area residents supported the petition: Winfred Bloodworth, Jr., Al Hollingshouse. Rawlins Young, Sugar House Community Council, supported the petition.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck suggested that the Council take a field trip to the area and continue the hearing. Councilmember Bittner suggested that a neighborhood meeting be held to discuss this petition.
(P 86-7)
Petition 400-381 of 1985 by S. Whitfield Lee.
RE: A public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to obtain public comment regarding the request to rezone property on the north side of 1300 South between Foothill Boulevard and Wasatch Drive from “R-2” to “R-1”.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Hardwick moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to approve the rezoning as recommended by the Planning Commission and direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map and said the Planning Commission recommended that all the property lying between Wasatch Drive and Foothill Boulevard and 1300 South to the north line of Bonneville Golf Course, excepting those properties facing on Foothill Boulevard north of 1300 South, be rezoned to “R-l”. Whitfield Lee, petitioner, said that he wanted the area rezoned in order to protect and preserve the character of the neighborhood. Merlin Leishman, 2235 East 1300 South, indicated that he did not want his property rezoned and Mr. Jorgensen indicated that his property would not be affected. Charles Brown and Hazen Bedke, area residents, supported the petition.
(P 86-9)
City and County Building
RE: A public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning restoration of the City and County Building and to consider a resolution stating the Intention of the Salt Lake City Council concerning the disposition of the City and County Building.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Stoler moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded that the decision to restore or replace the City and County Building be put to a referendum, which motion failed, all members voting nay except Councilmembers Stoler and Bittner who voted aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 22 of 1986 supporting the renovation of the Salt Lake City and County Building, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmembers Stoler and Bittner who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: Mayor DePaulis said that the purpose of the public hearing was to discuss whether or not the building should be rehabilitated. He gave his personal support for the renovation for cultural, historical, and economical reasons. He stressed that a decision must be immediate because a lot of time and money had already been spent to study this issue and it was time to take action. Phil Erickson, executive assistant, showed slides of the City and County Building pointing out areas which had already been restored and those which still needed to be restored. He said that the problems with the sandstone were limited and correctable and the major problems with the building were on the interior.
He indicated that if the building was not restored the employees would still have to be relocated for safety reasons. He said that two years ago a study of the building presented a range of options and the Council chose a middle position which was renovation. He mentioned that the park surrounding the building had been set aside from the beginning as a public park and the building was not just office space but public space. He said that the Council’s intent was to provide exhibition space and working museums along with using the building as office space.
Councilmember Godfrey presented letters of support for the renovation from the Salt Lake Association of Community Councils, Vee Carlisle, Senator Jake Garn, and Representative Robert Sykes. A letter from Weston Hamilton requesting that the people vote to decide this matter was also presented.
The following people spoke in support of renovation: Ron Whitehead, 433 South 200 West, Norma Matheson, Bernice Cook, 1746 South West Temple, Christine M. Larsen, A. J. Taylor Elementary School, Rob Patton, A. J. Taylor Elementary School, Stephen Goldsmith, 375 West Pierpont Avenue, Owen Hogle, 1080 South 1500 East, James McPherson, 184 4th Avenue, Stephanie Churchill, 839 East South Temple, Judge David Dee, Merrill Cook, 2989 Sherwood Drive, Avard Fairbanks, 1489 Michigan Avenue, Francis Mannion, Cathedral of the Madeleine, Fred Wheeler, CBID, Hemoine Jex, 272 Wall Street, Ranae Pierce, 191 Canyon Road, Bill Bennett, 750 Bryan Avenue, Michael Stransky, 59 Hillside Avenue, Erlinda Davis, 358 West 500 North, Neal Stowe, 110 Regent Street, Barbara Cowley, 597 Crestwood Road, Nancy Sumsion, 2575 So. 1700 East, Virginia Walton, 733 Green Street, Peter Goss, 2636 East 6200 South, Maryann Webster, 938 Military Drive, Elizabeth Hallstrom, 587 12th Avenue, James Webster, 938 Military Drive, Kim Anderson, 768 North Redwood Road, Willy Littlg, 121 D, Mary Takoch, P.O. Box 641, Pensacola, Florida, Robert Bliss, 27 University Street, Hilde Mueller, 2495 So. 5th East, Michael Nowels, Craig Metcalf, 1337 Roosevelt Avenue, Robert McQuarrie, 843 South 900 East, Arthur Swindle, 1296 Third Avenue, Johnathan Sweet, 126 South 200 West, Stan Crawley, 1531 Garfield Avenue, Ralphael Plescid, 1048 California Avenue, Fred Sanford, 1046 West 600 North, Whitfield Lee, Dorothy Tuddenham.
Public Hearing Registration Forms were received from 41 people supporting the renovation but not wishing to speak.
The following people spoke in opposition to renovation: Steve Warren, 3585 Cochise, Gary Wilmarth, 2039 Emerson Avenue, Pauline Christiansen, 924 No. 1400 West, Ralph Clarke, 1216 Chariton Avenue, Grant Warner, 368 N. 1000 West, Evan Baker, 232 G Street, George Nicolatus, 2862 Crestview Drive, Margie Clipper, 852 TalIsman Drive.
Public Hearing Registration Forms were received from 25 people opposing the renovation but not wishing to speak. The following people suggested that the voters decide this issue: Dale Zabriskie, 1551 Michigan Avenue, McCown Hunt, 1022 No. Bonneville Drive, Howard Stephenson, Utah Taxpayers Association, Tom Welch, 3040 Sherwood Circle, William Boren, 1553 Tomahawk Drive, Gary Campbell, 718 East 700 South, Loa Richie, 121 4th Avenue, F. K. Peterson, 710 17th Avenue.
The following people suggested that a new office building be constructed and the City and County Building be kept as a historic building: Willis Cowles, 452 Coatsville Avenue, Heber Taylor, 900 Donner Way, Jill Wallace-Ewing, 1180 E. Crystal, Frank Walker, 2000 View Street, William Erekson, 1054 South 13th East.
Malcolm Swebben, 209 Virginia Street, urged that a decision be made at the end of the public hearing and not postponed. Hale Seely, 1246 East Crystal Avenue, urged that the entire state be involved in the cost to renovate the building. Councilmember Kirk indicated that after getting input from her constituents she felt she could support the renovation of the building. Councilmember Bittner said that she personally supported the renovation but felt that the voters deserved the opportunity to vote on an issue of this magnitude and
Councilmember Stoler agreed. Councilmember Fonnesbeck said that the building could be made safe and she supported it as one of the most significant structures In Salt Lake. Councilmember Mabey supported the renovation but expressed concern about cost overruns and suggested that the public be made aware of all possible costs at the outset. Councilmember Godfrey said he felt strongly that they owed something to future generations and he supported renovation of the building.
(G 86-6)
COMMENTS
Mayor DePaulis recognized Councilmember Hardwick who had been recognized by the Democratic Party as the outstanding city councilmember of the year and he recognized Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was elected to the South High Hall of Fame. He said that she was the first woman elected to the hail of fame.
The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.