PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
REGULAR/BRIEFING SESSION
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1986
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 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 EARL F. HARDWICK WILLIE STOLER
Councilmember Fonnesbeck was absent.
Council Chairperson Hardwick presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
#1. Brian Wilkinson briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. Jim Matsumori and Jim Lewis reviewed the Water/Sewer Refunding Bonds with the Council. Bill Wright, planning department, briefed the Council on the Euclid Neighborhood Plan and rezoning.
#2. Carole Stokes briefed the Council on the selection process for the executive director.
The briefing session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 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 EARL F. HARDWICK WILLIE STOLER.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck was absent.
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 conducted the meeting.
Invocation was given by Police Chaplain Don Goodheart.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, June 10, 1986, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(M 86-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-399 of 1986 by Robert Willoughby.
RE: A request that Salt Lake City vacate the alley adjacent to the petitioner’s home located at 759 Jeremy Street.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 12, 1986, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 86-168)
Petition 400-406 of 1986 by Stott, Inc./Gary Griffiths.
RE: A request that Salt Lake City vacate a portion of Pioneer Road that bisects the petitioner’s property at approximately 2565 West California Avenue.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 5, 1986, at 6:45 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 86-167)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: A request to change the street known as 1535 West to 1465 West.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to set a public hearing for Tuesday, August 5, 1986 at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(O 86-21)
#2. RE: East Bench Community Master Plan.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 87 of 1986 adopting the East Bench Community Master Plan, supplementing the 1967 Master Plan of Salt Lake City, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(T 86-7)
#3. RE: An interlocal grant agreement with the State of Utah continuing a $10,000 grant received last year for the Task Force for the Appropriate Treatment of the Homeless Mentally ill.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 86 of 1986 authorizing the submission of an interlocal grant application between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Utah State Department of Community and Economic Development for a grant to Salt Lake City Corporation for the Task Force for the Appropriate Treatment of the Homeless Mentally ill, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 85-544)
#4. RE: An ordinance amending Chapter 17 of Title 20 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to the definition of temporary merchant”, by amending Section 20-17-33.
ACTION: Without objection the ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole for July 10, 1986.
(O 86-23)
#5. RE: Housing Development Action Grant for elderly housing.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 88 of 1986 authorizing the submission of an interlocal grant application between Salt Lake City Corporation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a grant to Salt Lake City Corporation for the purpose of constructing elderly housing units and assistance to qualified elderly for rental assistance, subject to approval by the city attorney, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(T 86-15) (T 86-34) (T 86-19) (T 86-33)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: An ordinance amending Section 5-7-13 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to building permit fees replacing Table 3-A of the Uniform Building Code for the purpose of calculating fees.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to set a public hearing for Tuesday, July 8, 1986, at 7:15 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(O 86-22)
#2. RE: The issuance of approximately $4.75 million in Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for Westgate Partners for the development of property located at approximately 300 West and 200 South Streets.
ACTION: This item was pulled from the agenda.
(Q 86-13)
#3. RE: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement amendment between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County for sharing of data processing files with Salt Lake County.
ACTION: This item was pulled from the agenda.
(C 84-168)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for dispatch services.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 85 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement amendment between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County Fire Department for fire and rescue dispatch services, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 84-75)
#2. RE: An interlocal agreement with Murray City for dispatch services.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 84 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Murray City Fire Department for fire and rescue dispatch services, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 84-515)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: The appointments of Dorothy Plesche, Dave Watson, and Lee Martinez to the Board of Adjustments.
ACTION: Without objection these appointments were referred to the consent agenda.
(I 86-12)
#2. RE: The reappointment of Robert Springmeyer to the Board of Appeals and Examiners.
ACTION: Without objection this reappointment was referred to the consent agenda.
(I 86-13)
#3. RE: The reappointments of John Williams and Fred Ball to the Central Business Improvement District.
ACTION: Without objection these reappointments were referred to the consent agenda.
(I 86-14)
#4. RE: The appointment of Sylvia Wunderli to the Charitable Solicitations Commission.
ACTION: Without objection this appointment was referred to the consent agenda.
(I 86-15)
#5. RE: The reappointment of Virginia Ferguson to the Golf Advisory Board.
ACTION: Without objection this reappointment was referred to the consent agenda.
(I 86-16)
#6. RE: The appointment of Afton Kyriopoulos to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board.
ACTION: Without objection this appointment was referred to the consent agenda.
(I 86-17)
#7. RE: The appointment of James Webb to the Mosquito Abatement Board.
ACTION: Without objection this appointment was referred to the consent agenda.
(I 86-6)
#8. RE: The appointments of F. R. Robinson and Virginia Lee to the Public Utilities Advisory Committee.
ACTION: Without objection these appointments were referred to the consent agenda.
(I 86-8)
#9. RE: The reappointment of James Giauque and the appointment of Verda Mae Christensen to the Salt Lake City Library Board.
ACTION: Without objection these appointments were referred to the consent agenda.
(I 86-18)
#10. RE: The appointments of Cindy White and Jon Wennergren, and the reappointment of Jules Dreyfous to the Tracy Aviary Board (Rick Hendron withdrew).
ACTION: Without objection these appointments were referred to the consent agenda.
(I 86-19)
#11. RE: The appointment of Lloyd Siegendorf to the Urban Forestry Board.
ACTION: Without objection this appointment was referred to the consent agenda.
(I 86-7)
PUBLIC UTILITIES
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with South Salt Lake for roadway resurfacing.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 81 of 1986, deleting the word “amendment” from the resolution, authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and South Salt Lake City for resurfacing a disturbed portion of roadway, necessitated by the installation of Salt Lake City Corporation’s Water Main Extension No. 35-4271, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 86-316)
#2. RE: An interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County regarding an easement for Watermain Extension 33-C-1345 on Danish Road.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 82 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County to provide an easement for the purpose of water supply on Danish Road (7495 South) and 3500 East, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 86-317)
#3. RE: An interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County regarding an easement for Watermain Extension 33-C-l356 at approximately 7866 South Danish Road.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 83 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County to provide an easement for the purpose of water supply at approximately 7866 South Danish Road, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 86-318)
#4. RE: Water/Sewer Bonds refunding.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Stoler seconded to adopt Resolution 80 of 1986 removing the bank originally appointed to serve as Trustee under Resolution 100 providing for the issuance for Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, as amended and supplemented; appointing a successor Trustee to serve under said Resolution; and related matters, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to adopt Resolution 79 of 1986 authorizing the issuance and sale of approximately $31,000,000 in Water and Sewer Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1986, of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(Q 86-12)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Street Lighting District 1.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 55 of 1986 levying a tax and for assessment of property in Lighting District No. 1 for the period of four years and providing electrical energy therefor, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(Q 86-2)
#2. RE: A resolution accepting a bid for construction work and authorizing a construction contract with G & R Contractors for construction of improvements of Salt Lake City, Utah, Special Improvement District No. 40-R-l0 providing for construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk, roadway and drainage facilities, for issuance of interim warrants and for the addition of the interest thereon to assessable costs.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to delay action on this item for one week in order to review a legal challenge and to consider the deletion of St. Mary’s Way, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Kirk said that the people on St. Mary’s Way questioned whether or not they needed to be in this district and they asked to have their street removed. Mrs. Kirk also mentioned that a legal problem had surfaced regarding the downtown area. She suggested that action be delayed until these questions could be resolved.
(Q 86-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
TS 1 Partnership IRB.
RE: A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. concerning the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Trolley Square Development Company, TS 1 Partnership.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: No one addressed this issue. (Q 86-8)
TS 2 Partnership IRB.
RE: A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. concerning the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for Trolley Square Development Company, TS 2 Partnership.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: No one addressed this issue.
(Q 86-9)
Redevelopment Agency Budget.
RE: A public hearing at 6:45 p.m. regarding the annual implementation budget 1986-87 of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City, for the period commencing July 1, 1986 and ending June 30, 1987.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adjourn as the Salt Lake City Council and convene as the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City Board of Directors, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adjourn as the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City Board of Directors and reconvene as the Salt Lake City Council, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: The minutes for the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City Board of Directors are kept by the Redevelopment Agency.
(B 86-10)
Petition 400-384 of 1985 by Perry Underwood.
RE: A public hearing at 7:00 p.m. requesting that Salt Lake City rezone property located between North Temple Street and 200 South Street and Interstate 15 and the Jordan River from Industrial M-l” and Commercial “C-l” and “C-311 zoning districts to Industrial “M-1A, Commercial “C-l”, “C-3A” and Business “B-3” and Residential “R-5” zoning districts; also discuss the Euclid Neighborhood Target Area Plan.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to defer action on this petition until July 8 and refer it to the Committee of the Whole in order to obtain additional information and discuss options, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Bill Wright, planning and zoning, outlined the area and the proposed zoning changes on a map and indicated that the Planning Commission had made some modifications to the petitioner’s request. He explained that a few years ago the Euclid Neighborhood was designated as a Community Development Block Grant Target Area and it was therefore necessary to prepare a development plan. He said that in the last several months they had prepared a long-range plan which contained a short-range, mid-range, and long-range set of policies and goals.
Perry Underwood, petitioner, said that she initiated this petition so the neighborhood could get grant money for curb and gutter installation. She indicated that this neighborhood was improving since people were starting to repaint their homes and take care of their yards. She also said that CDBG funds were tax dollars being put to a good use and she said this neighborhood could be built into a better area.
The following people spoke in opposition to the rezoning: Helen Stewart, owner of property at 1100 West Euclid Avenue, opposed the rezoning and said her property was surrounded by commercial zoning. Dick Groen, 1028 Learned Avenue, suggested that the petition be tabled until more information was gathered; he did not agree with using curb and gutter as a means to down zone property. Francis Gasser, 49 South 800 West, objected to having property in his area rezoned to “R-5” since it was located by I-15 and the railroad tracks and down zoning this property would decrease its value.
Kent Knowley, 872 West South Temple, mentioned that half his property would be zoned “C-3A” and half would be zoned “M-lA” if this was approved. Bill Wright explained that this problem could be corrected. Rolly Hurrigton, 69 Chicago Street, wanted the property in his area to be zoned residential and not stay commercial as proposed. B.T. Price, 1028 West Euclid Avenue, asked that the Council carefully consider this rezoning; he said there was already curb and gutter on both sides of the street between 1000 and 1100 West. Alvin Schoenhals, on behalf of 45 South 800 West, concurred with Mr. Gasser. Terry Nish, 28 North Chicago Street, expressed his opinion that the proposed rezonings did not make sense and opposed rezoning property on Chicago to “R-5”.
The following people spoke in support of the rezoning: David Stanley, 62 North 1000 West, supported having all his property zoned residential. Seven public hearing registration forms were received from people who supported the petition but did not wish to speak. One letter was received from an individual who supported the petition. Dan Bethel, 1014 W. Euclid Avenue, expressed his opinion that the “C-3” zoning was the highest and best use but agreed that the curb and gutter improvements were needed in the area.
Councilmember Kirk suggested that the Council take more time to review this petition and also discuss their policy about using CDBG funds in commercial areas. She suggested that perhaps in this case they could leave the zoning as it was but use the funds to install the curb and gutters. Councilmember Mabey concurred. Arlo Nelson, capital planning and programming, indicated that if the Council changed their policy regarding CDBG funds they would need to be careful not to set a precedent. Councilmember Mabey expressed his opinion that using CDBG funds in this area without changing the zoning would not set a precedent since this neighborhood was unique in that it had the freeway, the railroad, and a variety of zonings.
Councilmembers Godfrey and Hardwick expressed concern about changing the Council policy. Councilmember Bittner indicated that she wanted more time to review the rezoning issue but said there were major drainage problems in this area and the residents deserved the improvements.
(P 86-131, T 86-16)
CITIZEN COMMENTS
#1. Al Joseph expressed concern about the fee being charged for people who use their own golf carts. He was concerned that between the increased pass fees and the golf cart fee, retired people on a fixed income would have a difficult time being able to afford to play golf. He asked if consideration could be given to those who are retired and have to use a golf cart because they can’t walk around the course. Mr. Joseph asked if he could meet with the Golf Advisory Board. Mayor DePaulis said that he could meet with the Board and indicated that this situation could be resolved administratively.
#2. Craig Hunter, 125 South 300 East, explained that he had received a ticket for criminally trespassing on property which was not marked by a sign. He said that his ticket was dismissed but thought that the Council should be aware that the police department was ticketing people for criminally trespassing on property which was not marked. He suggested that warning tickets be given first. Roger Cutler, city attorney, indicated that off-terrain vehicles using private land in the foothills caused serious erosion and the owners told the police that they wanted something done.
Mr. Cutler indicated that in the past the Council had been very vocal about trying to protect the foothills from erosion and protect the neighborhoods from the disturbance of off-terrain vehicles. He said that unless otherwise directed, the city would continue to enforce the laws.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.