PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1985
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1985, AT 6:30 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: GRANT MABEY THOMAS M. GODFREY SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK ROSELYN N. KIRK EARL F. HARDWICK EDWARD W. PARKER.
Albert Haines, chief administrative officer and Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, were present.
Councilmember Whitehead, Mayor Wilson, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were absent from the meeting.
Council Chairperson Fonnesbeck presided at the meeting and Councilmember Parker conducted the meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: Salt Lake City’s liaison with the U.S.S. Salt Lake City.
Judge Dee explained that there was a desire on the part of the navy to maintain contact with Salt Lake City and he indicated that an ongoing relationship should be maintained.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 72 of 1985 designating Judge David B. Dee as Salt Lake City’s liaison with the U.S.S. Salt Lake City, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(R 85-1)
#2. RE: An ordinance adopted June 4, 1985, amending Section 20-38-2 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to license fee required for sale of fireworks by increasing the regulatory license fee from $350 to $1,000. Mr. Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, asked the Council to reconsider their action regarding the increase. He said they discussed with the Fire Chief the percentage of time spent doing inspection functions and it was determined that of the total time, 30% could be construed as being spent doing all inspection activities. Mr. Haines further explained that fireworks stands can be open 36 days but are not necessarily open for that amount of time. He said a proposed adjustment to the licensing fee was determined which is defendable. Mr. Haines recommended that the Council reconsider its previous action.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to suspend the rules to allow reconsideration of this ordinance, which motion failed because of a tie vote; Councilmembers Mabey, Kirk and Parker voted aye, Councilmembers Fonnesbeck, Hardwick and Godfrey voted nay.
Mr. Haines said that the Mayor would veto the ordinance. Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, mentioned that leaving this issue in an ambiguous situation would make it difficult for fireworks companies to plan their expenses. James McConkie, representing Galaxy Fireworks, concurred with Mr. Miller. He mentioned that because of the uncertainty of this issue some of Galaxy’s clients have not advertised for fireworks which has caused economical damage. He indicated that from his client’s point of view the best option would be to maintain the current fees or reduce the proposed increase.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked what fee the attorney’s office is recommending. Mr. Miller indicated that it is approximately $600 and said that this would include inspection and fire calls. The Council expressed concern because they indicated that the fee increase had been based upon information provided by the administration. Fire Chief Pederson explained that they have determined that during the normal work day, the employees are spending a minimum of 30% of their time in the total inspection process. He said that because of problems encountered with fireworks stands, they are inspected on a daily basis. He indicated that the costs would be approximately $729 per stand for inspections, based on costs for salaries and equipment, number of inspections, and time spent for inspections. He said that this does not include administrative costs.
Councilmember Kirk asked why the administration was recommending $600 if the costs are $729. Mr. Haines indicated that their figure was based on stands being open 26 days and Chief Pederson indicated that they based their figure on 36 days of operation. Councilmember Hardwick said that he did not think the $1,000 fee was excessive because the stands have to be inspected daily and there are costs that were not being included, such as administrative costs. No further action was taken by the Council.
(O 85-14)
PUBLIC UTILITIES
#1. RE: Interlocal agreement for improving the Jordan River to facilitate the flow of excess storm and flood waters which accumulate in Utah Lake.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 73 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County, Utah County, East Jordan Irrigation Company, North Jordan Irrigation Company, South Jordan Canal Company, Utah and Salt Lake Canal Company for improving the Jordan River to facilitate the flow of excess storm and flood waters which accumulate in Utah Lake, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 85-267)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Interlocal agreement for construction of turf blocking at the Liberty Park detention facilities.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 74 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an Interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County for the construction of turf blocking at the Liberty Park detention facilities to allow future vehicular access to the Liberty Park detention pond with the planning, engineering, construction and administering of the project to be handled by the city but to be funded by the county, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 85-265)
#2. RE: Interlocal agreement for cost sharing for the construction of the Red Butte diversion at Sunnyside Park.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 75 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County for cost sharing for the construction of the Red Butte diversion at Sunnyside Park, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 85-266)
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.