PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1984
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1984, AT 5:00 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: GRANT MABEY ALICE SHEARER SYDNEY R. FONNEBECK IONE M. DAVIS EARL F. HARDWICK EDWARD W. PARKER.
Councilmember Ronald Whitehead was absent from the meeting.
Council Vice-Chairperson Sydney Fonnesbeck presided at and conducted the meeting.
POLICY SESSION
Leigh von der Esch, council executive director, briefed the Council on items on the agenda. Barry Esham of SLACC briefed the Council on the concerns of various members of SLACC regarding communication between the city and the community councils. Specifically, they wanted to have 1) space on the council newsletters, 2) time on the district meeting agendas, 3) better communication on city business, i.e. budget. Hermoine Jex discussed concerns she and others had with the proposed CIP bonding plan. Ms. Jex distributed maps showing where the various items on the CIP plan appear throughout the city.
Ms. Jex expressed concern that not enough information had been given on the CIP plan. Both Mr. Esham and Ms. Jex asked to be included in any meetings discussing the plan. Rawlins Young addressed the Council on communication problems between the city and the community councils. Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, said the city had included the community councils in the budget review last year and would do so again this year.
The policy session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1984, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: GRANT MABEY ALICE SHEARER SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK TONE M. DAVIS EARL F. HARDWICK EDWARD W. PARKER.
Councilmember Whitehead was absent from the meeting.
Mayor Ted L. Wilson, Albert Haines, Chief Administrative Officer, and Roger Cutler, City Attorney, were present at the meeting.
Council Vice-Chairperson Sydney Fonnesbeck presided at and Councilmember Edward Parker conducted the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes:
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, January 17, 1984, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(M 84-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 324 of 1982 by Patric McGarvey.
RE: Ordinances effectuating the closure and vacation of alleys located between 400 East and 500 East and 1700 South and Blame Avenue. Councilmember Shearer indicated that the closure of the northern leg of the alley was not controversial, there are no water pipes located in this area.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 5 of 1984, closing the northern leg of a 14’“T”-shaped alley as it lies at approximately 475 East for 120 feet from 1700 South to approximately 1714 South in Salt Lake City, Utah, with conditions subsequent, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
The Council then considered an ordinance vacating 170.33’ of the east/west leg of a 14’“T”-shaped public alley in the Avondale Park Subdivision (located between 1700 South and Blaine Avenue from 400-500 East) as it runs from approximately 455 to 475 East in Salt Lake City, Utah, with conditions subsequent. Councilmember Shearer indicated that there is a water pipe in this alley and she asked the petitioner to address this issue. Patric McGarvey, petitioner, said that the water line runs down the north side of the alley. He said that fences would not pierce the water line and would be constructed from chain link which makes the fences easy to remove. Mr. McGarvey said that three of the property owners do not plan to construct any buildings over the water line. He didn’t see that there would be a problem with access to the water line by the city.
Councilmember Mabey asked if there should be restrictions about building over the water line if this alley vacation is approved. Mr. McGarvey read from the proposed ordinance which states that the vacation is subject to all existing rights of ways and easements of all public utilities. Mr. McGarvey indicated that the property owners wanted the conditions subsequent changed (outlined on page 2 of the ordinance) so that fences can be built. According to these conditions the owners would have to demonstrate that all service conditions for public utilities have been connected to 1700 South, 500 East, or Blaine Avenue and that existing utility lines in the entire alley have been abandoned. He indicated that the property owners did not want their utility lines changed.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to amend the alley vacation ordinance by removing Section 2, Conditions Subsequent, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to direct the City Attorney to redraft the ordinance effectuating the vacation of the alley, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 83-471)
Petition 400-48 of 1983 by Mary Lee Pierce, et al.
RE: The vacation of a 13 foot wide alley located 130 feet south of Kelsey Avenue at approximately 278 East.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a non-advertised public hearing for Tuesday, February 14, 1984, at 7:45 p.m. to discuss Petition 400-48 of 1983, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 84-6)
Petition 400-49 of 1983 by Dennis Peterson, et al.
RE: The vacation of a 16 foot wide alley which runs west 558.8 feet from Navajo Street between Pacific Avenue and 500 South Street.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a non-advertised public hearing for Tuesday, February 14, 1984, at 7:35 p.m. to discuss Petition 400-49 of 1983, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 84-4)
Petition 400-100 of 1983 by Vern Dipo.
RE: The vacation of a portion of a 15 foot wide alley which runs south from 1300 South Street between Edison and 200 East Streets.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, March 13, 1984, at 7:15 p.m. to discuss Petition 400-100 of 1983, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 84-9)
Petition 400-106 of 1983 by Ray Marler, et al.
RE: The vacation of a 13 foot wide alley which runs north/south parallel to 300 East Street in the 300 East block.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a non-advertised public hearing for Tuesday, February 14, 1984, at 7:40 p.m. to discuss Petition 400-106 of 1983, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 84-5)
Petition 400-109 of 1983 by Chen’s International Corporation.
RE: The vacation of a portion of Sumner Avenue and a 15 foot wide alley from 1500 West to 1540 West from Garside to Cornell Streets, for the purpose of expanding the Overnighter Inn.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, March 13, 1984, at 6:15 p.m. to discuss Petition 400-109 of 1983, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 84-10)
Petition 400-116 of 1983 by Annamae Barrus, et al.
RE: The vacation of a 16 foot alley which runs north/south between Downington and Garfield Avenues between Lake and 800 East Streets.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a non-advertised public hearing for Tuesday, February 14, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Petition 400-16 of 1983, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 84-3)
Petition 400-138 of 1983 by Citizens for the Capitol Hill Historic District.
RE: A request that Capitol Hill be designated as an historic district.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, March 13, 1984, at 6:45 p.m. to discuss Petition 400-138 of 1983, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 84-7)
Petition 400-160 of 1984 by R. L. Wood and Company.
RE: A request that property located at 2010, 2016, and 2022 South 2100 East be rezoned from a Residential “R—2 to “R—7” classification.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, February 21, 1984, at 6:15 p.m. to discuss Petition 400-160 of 1984, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 84-8)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY ATTORNEY
#1. RE: An ordinance adding Sections 1 and 2 to Chapter 34 of Title 20 and renumbering and amending Sections 20-34-1, et seq., of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, 1965, relating to professional dancers.
Without objection, Councilmember Parker referred the ordinance amendment to the consent agenda for February 14, 1984.
(O 82-40)
CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: Public comment regarding the disposition of the City/County Building.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, February 21, 1984, at 6:30 p.m. to obtain public comment regarding the disposition of the City/County Building, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(G 84-3)
#2. RE: Public comment regarding the proposal to bond to obtain funding to accomplish $16 million of capital improvements in Salt Lake City.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, March 6, 1984, at 6:30 p.m. to obtain public comment regarding the proposal to bond to obtain funding to accomplish $16 million of capital improvements in Salt Lake City, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(G 84-4)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: The appropriation of $10,000 from the 9th Year Community Development Block Grant Capital Improvement Fund Contingency for the installation of a pipe cross drain at Chicago Street and 500 North.
Without objection, Councilmember Parker referred the request for $10,000 for a pipe cross drain at Chicago Street to the consent agenda for February 14, 1984.
(T 84-1)
#2. RE: The appropriation of $10,000 from 8th Year Community Block Grant Funds Operating Fund to assist the Travelers Aid Society in the renovation of their Shelter Project facilities at 353 and 349 South 300 West.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to refer the $10,000 appropriation for the Travelers Aid Society to the Committee of the Whole for February 9, 1984, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(T 84-2)
#3. RE: Placing the James Jensen Granary, 626 South 400 East, and the James T. and Mary M. Donahue house, 141 South 200 East, on the City Register of Cultural Resources and designating these structures as landmark sites.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, March 13, 1984, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the designation of the James Jensen Granary and the Donahue house as landmark sites, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(L 84-1)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Fire Department and Utah Department of Transportation for railroad crossing improvement at 900 South and Redwood Road in Salt Lake City.
Without objection, Councilmember Parker referred the resolution authorizing the interlocal agreement for railroad crossing improvement to the consent agenda for February 14, 1984.
(C 84-30)
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
#1. RE: An ordinance amending Chapter 3 of Title 24 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to administrative organization.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to refer the ordinance amendment to the Committee of the Whole for February 9, 1984, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(O 84-12)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation, Salt Lake County, and EMCON Associates, Inc., to obtain an evaluation of the operation of the City/County Landfill.
Without objection, Councilmember Parker referred the resolution authorizing the interlocal agreement for an evaluation of the operation of the City/County Landfill to the consent agenda for February 14, 1984.
(C 84-29)
#2. RE: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County, for the provision by Salt Lake County of $60,000 to the city for the purpose of administering and engineering the Central City drainage master plan, Project No. 47-0-1.
Without objection, Councilmember Parker referred the resolution authorizing the interlocal agreement for $60,000 to administer and engineer the Central City drainage master plan to the consent agenda for February 14, 1984.
(C 84-28)
#3. RE: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Utah State Department of Public Safety for design and construction for urban system project coordination of traffic signals.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 16 of 1984 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with Utah State Department of Public Safety to provide design and construction for urban system project coordination of traffic signals at 900 West, 2100 South, 2100 East, and 2300 East in Salt Lake City, Utah, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 84-3)
CITIZEN COMMENTS
#1. Norma Amodt asked if anything could be done to stop cars from parking on the sidewalks. She indicated that it is difficult to walk along the sidewalks when cars are using them for parking. Mayor Wilson indicated that the police could ticket the cars and if the cars aren’t moved within a reasonable amount of time they can be towed away. Mayor Wilson said he would talk with the police department about this situation. He agreed that this is a problem. Ms. Amodt also asked if a sidewalk could be installed along the edge of Liberty Park at 9th South. Mayor Wilson said he would ask the Director of Parks for a cost analysis.
#2. Bernice Cook asked if in the future the subject of the membership of the Planning and Zoning and Board of Adjustment could be addressed. She indicated that there is no one from her area on either board. She felt that her area needed to be represented better.
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.