PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
REGULAR/BRIEFING SESSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1986
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 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
Carole Stokes, council executive director, briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. Larry Livingston reviewed item F-l with the Council explaining the staff recommendation to deny. He then reviewed the final form of the demolition ordinance with the Council. The Council discussed the pros and cons of the proposed changes to the demolition ordinance. Mr. Livington also briefed the Council on a petition to rezone the Primary Children’s Hospital property submitted by IHC hospitals.
The briefing session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 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 Fonnesbeck conducted the meeting.
The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Robert Blackhurst.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, May 20, 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(M 86-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-327 of 1985 by Smith’s Management Corporation.
RE: An ordinance closing an alley between 1700 South and Harris Avenue and Utah Street and Prospect Street.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Ordinance 43 of 1986 closing an alley located between 1700 South and Harris Avenue and Utah Street and Prospect Street and superseding Ordinance 3 of 1986, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 85-246)
Petition 400-384 of 1985 by Perry Underwood.
RE: The request to rezone property located between North Temple and 200 South and I-15 and the Jordan River from Industrial “M-l” and Commercial “C-l” and “C-3” zoning districts to Industrial “M-1A”, Commercial “C-l, “C-3A”, Business “B-3” and Residential “R-5”; and discuss the Euclid Neighborhood Target Area Plan.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, July 1, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 86-131, T 86-16)
Petition 400-424 of 1986 by Benchmark, Inc. and Christensen and Clark Partnership.
RE: The request to vacate or change the Benchmark Subdivision Plat subject to conditions of a 50-foot access road.
ACTION: Councilmember Stoler moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, August 5, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 86-130)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#1. RE: An ordinance amending Sections 100-1-1(21), 100-1-22, and 100-1-27 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, to provide the city more control over animals that are not commonly domesticated, could be wild and predatory by nature, and because of size, growth propensity, and vicious nature would constitute an unreasonable danger to human life, health and property if not properly controlled.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, July 8, 1986, at 6:45 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(O 86-18)
#2. RE: An ordinance amending the animal control ordinance providing for an adjustment in the current fee schedule at the animal shelter.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, July 8, 1986, at 7:00 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(O 86-19)
AIRPORT AUTHORITY
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration regarding the airport surveillance radar building.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 60 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an Interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Federal Aviation Administration amending Lease No. DTFA11-85-L-00084 extending the term of the lease of the former airport surveillance radar building, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 84-559)
CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: City and County Building General Revenue Bonds.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 67 of 1986 awarding and confirming the sale of $34,500,000 Salt Lake City, Utah, General Obligation Public Building Bonds, Series 1986, to Prudential-Bache Securities at a net effective interest rate of 7.5617%, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Cheryl Cook, city treasurer, said that the low bidder was Prudential-Bache and their bid was in compliance with all the provisions contained in the Official Notice of Sale and was accompanied by a certified good-faith check in the amount of $690,000. She recommended that the sale of the bonds be awarded to Prudential-Bache. She also mentioned that six bids were received which was a good response.
(Q 86-7)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: An ordinance amending Title 51 (zoning) of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, by adding a new Chapter 36 to Title 51 providing for the establishment of an Urban Compatibility Review Overlay Zone and the creation of Urban Design Districts to implement the zone; providing for a process of certification review for compatibility; providing standards for certification review; providing general enforcement provisions; and providing a procedure for creating urban design districts.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to deny this ordinance and refer it to Council staff for further recommendations, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(O 82-5)
#2. RE: An ordinance relating to demolition.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Ordinance 44 of 1986 amending Sections 5-8-2 and 5-8-6 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to demolition, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(O 86-11)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with the Utah State Agency for Surplus Property designating two city employees to sign for purchases.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 59 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Utah State Agency for Surplus Property designating two individuals in the city’s purchasing and property management divisions to sign for purchases made through the Utah State Agency for Surplus Property, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 86-239)
#2. RE: Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 68 of 1986 awarding and confirming the sale of $29,500,000 Salt Lake City, Utah, Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 1986, to Bankers Trust Company at a net effective interest rate of 4.62%, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Cheryl Cook, city treasurer, said that the low bidder was Bankers Trust Company and their bid was in compliance with all the provisions con- tamed in the Official Notice of Sale and was accompanied by a good-faith check in the amount of $590,000. She recommended that the sale of the bonds be awarded to Bankers Trust and mentioned that sixteen strong bids were received.
(Q 86-11)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: The appointment of Alice Kasai to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to refer this appointment to the consent agenda, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 86-10)
#2. RE: Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors appointment.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve the appointment of Fred Moreton to the Metropolitan Water District Board of Directors, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 86-11)
#3. RE: An interlocal agreement with the South Valley Water Reclamation Facility Board for personnel services.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 61 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and South Valley Water Reclamation Facility Board for the providing of personnel services, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 86-242)
#4. RE: A resolution authorizing the funding of 911 telephone service by monthly charges.
ACTION: Councilmember Hardwick moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Resolution 63 of 1986 authorizing the funding of 911 telephone service by monthly charges to each local exchange access line in cooperation with Salt Lake County and various participating cities, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(R 86-7)
PUBLIC UTILITIES
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with the United States of America allowing UDOT to move a city watermain.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Resolution 62 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the United States of America allowing UDOT to move a city watermain at its expense as part of a fog control project in the Beck Street area, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 86-240)
#2. RE: Special Improvement District No. 50-1313.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 65 of 1986 awarding a construction contract to Noland & Son for construction of improvements within Salt Lake City, Utah, Public Utilities Water and Sewer Project No. 50-1313, for issuance of Interim warrants and for the addition of the interest thereon to assessable costs, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 86-5)
#3. RE: An interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County and the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City regarding the Little Dell Dam and Lake project.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Resolution 64 of 1986 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City, Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City, and Salt Lake County concerning the Little Dell Dam and Lake project, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: LeRoy Hooton, director of public utilities, explained that this agreement clarified the relationship between Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County and the Metropolitan Water District. He said that the Metropolitan Water District would be responsible for the M & I cost and Salt Lake County would be responsible for flood control. Mr. Hooton said that this interlocal agreement defined Salt Lake City’s rights in the project, protected existing water rights in Mountain Dell and defined the financial obligation of the two sponsors.
He said that the Metropolitan Water District would be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the project but they could delegate this to Salt Lake City. He said that Salt Lake City would be held harmless for all claims arising from flood control and M & I water activity. Mr. Hooton said that this agreement was necessary so the inter- local agreement for the construction of the project could be signed. Mr. Hooton noted that item 8 on page 9 should read Salt Lake County.
(C 86-241)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Special Improvement District No. 38-800.
ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to adopt Resolution 66 of 1986 awarding the construction contract to D. Thomas Flynn Construction for construction of improvements of Salt Lake City, Utah, 200 South Street Beautification Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-800, 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, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 86-4)
#2. RE: Bids for Special Improvement District No. 40-R-10.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to refer the bids to the City Engineer for tabulation and a recommendation, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, opened and read the bids which were submitted by G & R Contractors, Jay Tuft, M. C. Green and Sons, Rapp Construction Company, and Westcon.
(Q 86-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Fiscal Year 1986-87 Library Budget.
RE: A public hearing at 6:45 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning the proposed Fiscal Year 1986-87 Library Budget.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Boyer Jarvis, president of the Salt Lake City Public Library Board, said that in terms of total dollars this budget request was lower than the budget for 1985-86. He said that within the past year two new branch libraries were opened both of which are heavily patronized and the use of the other libraries in the system continued to be at a high level. Mr. Jarvis said that the libraries were one of the city’s greatest assets. Dennis Day, library director, said that the budget estimate was a critical part of their budget and the income received from the property tax was about 95% of their income.
He said one significant factor was the amount of money given to the Redevelopment District. He said he understood that $.5 million being put into the Redevelopment District was the figure used in factoring the mill levy increase. He said this was critical since the library budget was predicated upon what the finance department submitted to them and with the $.5 million increase to the Redevelopment District and an estimated 3% growth in the tax base.
Mr. Day said that historically they had problems with the Redevelopment District submitting its budget after all the mill levies were approved because that was a significant factor in determining what the mill levy equaled which affected 95% of the library’s income. Geoff Smith, council office, said that a suggestion had been made for several years that the Redevelopment Agency submit their budget in April or May since from year to year they have had an impact on the city’s ability and the library board’s ability to equate a mill levy with actual revenue. B. T. Price expressed his opinion that the Chapman Library needed improvements. Councilmember Kirk congratulated the library board for presenting a budget which was easy to understand. Councilmember Fonnesbeck supported the idea of approaching the legislature to raise the mill levy for the library.
(B 86-9)
Petition 400-405 of 1986 by Intermountain Health Care Hospitals.
RE: A public hearing at 7:30 p.m. to discuss rezoning property located immediately northwest of the University of Utah Hospital from Residential “R-2” to a Hospital “H” classification.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Stoler seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Mabey who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Stoler moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Ordinance 45 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 property immediately northwest of the University of Utah Hospital from a Residential “R-2” to a Hospital “H” classification to permit the relocation of the Primary Children’s Medical Center, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Mabey who was absent for the vote.
DISCUSSION: Vernon Jorgensen, planning and zoning director, outlined the area on a map and said that the rezoning involved 12.5 acres west and north of the University Hospital. He said that University property was zoned “R-2” and was not subject to city zoning regulations, however, it was the opinion of the attorney’s office that since the property in question would be leased to a private organization they would be subject to city regulations. Councilmember Fonnesbeck said that at the last hearing a concern had been raised about the entrance to the parking structure. Thomas Ellison, representing the petitioner, said that there were no modifications in the plans but they contacted Wayne Van Wagoner and Associates, who did the University traffic study, to determine whether the original traffic study considered the scope of the relocation of the Primary Children’s Hospital; he said that the study did.
Mr. Ellison said the impact of the relocation of South Medical Drive as he understood, given the methodology used by Van Wagoner, would not represent any increased change. He said that based upon a conversation with the traffic engineer the traffic issues and options discussed with respect to relocation of parking exits would not result in a material decrease in the potential traffic flows. John Tudor, 1309 Federal Heights Drive, said it was his recollection that the traffic committee report specifically omitted any consideration of Primary Children’s relocation. Larry Livingston, council office, said there were projections for Primary Children’s Hospital if it remained in its present site and if it was relocated. A representative of Van Wagoner and Associates said that for Primary Children’s there were not actual traffic counts because it was oriented out of the study site but they had the actual data for the University Medical Center. He explained that they determined the rate for the medical center and given the demographic area they assumed that Primary would be the same type of generation rate. He said that using the employee generation rate was higher than using the number of beds so that would take into account any expansion that was done since the study.
Jim Woolley, Federal Heights Drive, said that at the last meeting concerns were expressed about construction vehicles using Federal Heights Drive. He asked if Federal Heights Drive would provide access for these vehicles. Frank Child, IHC project manager, said they did not propose to have the construction traffic use Federal Heights Drive but were suggesting that Wasatch Drive and 500 South be the construction routes.
Mr. Tudor said it was his understanding that the city was prepared to continue to monitor the traffic situation in this area to determine if further action was necessary in the future. He said that Primary Children’s Hospital was also willing to work with the neighborhood regarding the traffic. Mayor DePaulis said they also had a commitment from the University and they had expressed their willingness to cooperate.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck said that the traffic through the Federal Heights area was a growing problem and she indicated that this problem would not be pushed aside but they would experiment and try different ways to solve the traffic concerns. She suggested that steps taken now would have to be reevaluated in the future.
(P 86-61)
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.