PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
REGULAR/BRIEFING SESSION
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 1987
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1987, AT 5:00 P.M. IN SUITE 300 CITY HALL, 324 SOUTH STATE.
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 Kirk presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
Linda Hamilton, Executive Director, briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. They discussed an ordinance relating to the requirement for handicapped parking stalls. Council Member Fonnesbeck asked if the parking requirements were regulated by state law. Roger Cutler, city attorney, said state regulations existed, however, the city had expanded those regulations to develop its own ordinance. Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked Mr. Cutler to clarify the City’s requirement prior to the public hearing date which was set for February 10, 1987.
Jill Remington, Economic Development, introduced Joyce Cline and Brad Bertoch to the Council. Ms. Cline and Mr. Bertoch were in Salt Lake City as consultants for the Salt Lake Tomorrow program. The Council discussed the proposal made by the Chamber of Commerce Salt Palace Task Force. The Task Force asked for the City’s endorsement of legislation which was designed to allocate the Redevelopment Agency’s rollback funds to the Salt Palace Complex. The Task Force saw the legislation as a long-term mechanism to alleviate the deficit problems facing the Salt Palace Complex.
The Council discussed some concerns the Staff had with increasing Salt Palace funding. The question of liability was raised. The Council wanted to know if the City would be liable in case of unexpected capital improvements. Roger Cutler explained that the county and state owned the building and, if it were leased to an independent committee, final liability would still be with the county and state. The Council was concerned that the deficit might be larger than the rollback. Council Member Fonnesbeck questioned the actions of the county if such a situation were to arise.
Council Member Kirk said the Task Force repeatedly asserted that such a situation would not arise. If, however, it did, the county would go to the state for help. Council Member Fonnesbeck asked why the county didn’t go to the state of help now and, instead, chose to come to the city. Council Member Kirk said that members of the Task Force had explained that conditions were presently not favorable to go to the state. Roger Cutler explained that the city did derive benefits from the Salt Palace. Council Member Fonnesbeck questioned the data previously presented to the Council on the benefits Salt Lake City gained by having the Salt Palace within the city. Council Member Kirk assured Mrs. Fonnesbeck that more complete data was being compiled. The Task Force asserted that they believed the Salt Lake City School Board would make a commitment to not actively protest against the proposal, which would decrease school funds.
Councilmember Godfrey requested a letter form the School Board endorsing the proposal. Council Member Fonnesbeck pointed out that if the city were to commit to the proposal, the commitment for the years to come would only be a moral commitment because the present Council could not commit a future Council to anything. She also said that a commitment by the city would mean that the city should be able to make certain demands of the county in regard to the Salt Palace.
Linda Hamilton asked if the Council wanted the Staff to continue exploring different options the city had in helping with the Salt Palace funding. Council Member Kirk affirmed continued Staff research and added that the Council could not and would not be rushed in its decision. Council Member Godfrey said the Council needed to feel comfortable in its decision. Council Member Kirk asked why the city should feel obligated to increase funding just because the county couldn’t and the state wouldn’t. The Task Force should consider all options and present them to the Council.
Councilmember Bittner also expressed a concern about establishing an independent board which didn’t answer directly to anyone. Council Member Fonnesbeck suggested that the way to avoid such an occurrence was to put into place professional management such as at Raging Waters. Council Member Kirk said the Council needed a week or two to talk over the different proposals.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. but the Council met again from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to continue their discussion.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1987, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, SUITE 300, CITY HALL, 324 SOUTH STATE.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: FLORENCE BITTNER THOMAS M. GODFREY GRANT MABEY ROSELYN N. KIRK SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK WILLIE STOLER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Mike Zuhl, Acting Mayor, Roger Cutler, city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Kirk presided at and conducted the meeting.
Police Chaplain Joseph Sanders gave the prayer.
The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, January 13, 1987, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(M 87-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-373 by the Northwest Community Council.
RE: The request that an alley between 400 North and Ouray Avenue and 800 and 900 West be vacated.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to adopt Ordinance 6 of 1987 vacating a portion of an alley in the block between 400 North and Ouray Avenue and 800 and 900 West, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 86-242)
Petition 400-441 by Kyle Treadway.
RE: The vacation of an alley located between Edith Avenue and 1300 South and between 300 and 400 East Streets.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to set a public hearing for Tuesday, February 17, 1987, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 87-5)
Petition 400-478 by the Handicapped Concerns Committee.
#1. RE: A proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance by adding Section 51-9-5 to the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to a requirement for handicapped parking stalls in all new construction where off-street parking is required, based upon the number of regular parking spaces installed, and establishing a minimum width of all such stalls.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to set a public hearing for Tuesday, February 10, 1987, at 6:40 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 87-13)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: The appointment of W. Kent Money as an alternate to the Board of Adjustment.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to approve the appointment of W. Kent Money, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 87-1)
#2. RE: The reappointment of Jody Williams to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to approve the reappointment of Jody Williams, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 87-2)
#3. RE: The appointment of Ralph P. Neilson to the Planning Commission.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to approve the appointment of Ralph P. Neilson, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 87-8)
#4. RE: The reappointment of F. R. Robinson to the Public Utilities Advisory Board.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to approve the reappointment of F. R. Robinson, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 87-9)
COMMENTS
#1. Shirley Stewart Thomas, 889 No. 900 West, was angry and concerned about the abuse she and several other black women in the community had received. She related an incident involving a repair to her car. She said she was quoted a price of $150.00 and ended up being charged over $300.00. She told them she did not have the money and she said they told her she could make payments. She said they wouldn’t release her car and she was assaulted when she tried to get it. She mentioned incidences of two other black women who had suffered abuse.
#2. Bill Speckman, representing friends of the Painted Word, addressed the issue of live entertainment after 1:00 a.m. He submitted petitions with the names of approximately 795 people asking the Council to consider holding a hearing regarding this issue. He said there was no manifest public interest in precluding live entertainment. Councilmember Kirk said the Council was waiting for a recommendation from the Council Staff regarding this issue.
#3. Roger Cutler, city attorney, said he met for three hours with Kitty Burton, the woman who raised the question about the City’s status of incorporation. He said after their meeting she concurred that the City existed and she wouldn’t pursue the issue. Mr. Cutler said he would give documentation to the Council regarding this question.
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.