May 5, 1987

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

REGULAR/BRIEFING SESSION

TUESDAY, MAY 5 1987

THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 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

#1. Linda Hamilton, Executive Director of the City Council Office, briefed the Council Members on the evening’s agenda. She reviewed the items listed on the agenda which constituted the Mayor’s budget package and distributed copies of his recommended budget. She indicated that two of the items, adoption of a resolution accepting the budgets and setting the budget hearing date, were to be combined into one motion. Ms. Hamilton also distributed copies of City Treasurer-elect Buzz Hunt’s resume and financial disclosure forms. Mr. Hunt’s appointment was scheduled for approval later in the evening.

#2. The City Council then reviewed their meeting schedule for the month of May. They reaffirmed their plans to meet with members of the Salt Lake County Commission on May 13. They also discussed the possibility of holding a public meeting in connection with the Mayor’s strategic planning on June 2. The Council indicated, in response to an offer from City Engineer Max Peterson, that they were interested in touring the City and County Building construction site after the base isolators were delivered.

The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, MAY 5, 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.

Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Roger Cutler, city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy city recorder, were present.

Council Chairperson Kirk presided at and Councilmember Godfrey conducted the meeting.

The prayer was given by Police Chaplain Donald Goodheart.

The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes.

Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Stoler seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, April 21, 1987, and for the special meeting held Monday, May 4, 1987, which motion carried, all members voting aye.

(M 87-1)

Special Recognition

#1. The Council and Mayor congratulated Kathryn Marshall, Salt Lake City Recorder, for being named Utah1s Recorder of the Year for 1987. Mayor DePaulis presented Kathryn with a plaque from the Utah F1unicipal Clerks Association and said this was a prestigious award for her as well as for the City. He said he was pleased to acknowledge her contributions and efforts and was pleased the she was representing Salt Lake City as the outstanding city recorder.

Kathryn thanked the Mayor and Rodger Neve, director of administrative services, for all their support and said after talking with other clerks throughout the state and the country she realized how fortunate she was to have their association. She thanked her staff and the Council staff for their conscientious efforts every day and told the Council Members that she appreciated and respected them. Mayor DePaulis also read a proclamation naming the week of May 10 through 16, 1987, as Municipal Clerks Week.

(G 87-21)

PETITIONS

Petition 400-499 by Henry C. Engh.

RE: The request that Salt Lake City vacate an alley located between Main Street and Major Street north of Herbert Avenue (1045 South).

ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, June 2, 1987, at 6:50 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.

(P 87-92)

DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with Tooele City Corporation for cooperative purchasing actions for certain vehicles.

ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to adopt Resolution 42 of 1987 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Tooele City Corporation for cooperative purchasing actions for certain vehicles and equipment to provide both jurisdictions with added savings through consolidating or “pooling” requirements under one purchase instrument, which motion carried, all members voting aye.

(C 87-233)

#2. RE: A resolution determining the rate of tax levy and levying taxes upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law for 1987.

ACTION: Without objection Councilmember Godfrey referred this to the Committee of the Whole.

(R 87-2)

#3. RE: An ordinance amending the Salt Lake City parking ticket fee schedule.

ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to refer this to the Committee of the Whole and schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, May 19, 1987, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.

(O 87-11)

#4. RE: An ordinance increasing Salt Lake City parking meter rates from $.30 per hour to $60 per hour.

(O 87-12)

#5. RE: Ordinances creating an enterprise fund for garbage collection, setting a $4.00 per month fee, and providing an abatement program.

ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to refer this to the Committee of the Whole and schedule a public hearing for May 19, 1987, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.

(O 87-13)

#6. RE: Ordinances increasing the Salt Lake City Corporation business license fees by twenty percent.

ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to refer this to the Committee of the Whole and schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, May 19, 1987, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.

(O 87-14)

#7. RE: An ordinance amending Section 40-2-3 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City to provide that the Central Business Improvement District tax shall be $50.00 per place of business plus an additional fee of $5.00 for each employee with a maximum amount of $2,000 for each place of business, and deleting reference to Section 20-3-2 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City.

(O 87-16)

#8. RE: An ordinance amending the compensation plan (Section 25-1-1 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, as amended) for city officers and employees, including statutory officers.

ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, May 19, 1987, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.

(O 87-10)

#9. RE: An ordinance amending Section 25-1-2 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, as amended by Bill No. 51 of 1986, relating to the adoption of an employment staffing document.

ACTION: No action was taken.

DISCUSSION: Roger Cutler, city attorney, explained that with the re-codification of the City ordinances this issue became part of the regular City budget and so the Council did not need to address this as a separate issue.

(O 87-9)

MAYOR’S OFFICE

#1. RE: The appointment of Buzz Hunt to the position of Salt Lake City Treasurer.

ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve the appointment, which motion carried, all members voting aye.

(I 87-16)

#2. RE: An ordinance creating a Salt Lake City Recreation Advisory Board.

ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Ordinance 24 of 1987 amending Title 25 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, by adding a new Chapter 30 to be entitled “Recreation Advisory Board”, which motion carried, all members voting aye.

(O 87-15)

#3. RE: A joint resolution with Mayor Palmer DePaulis outlining the City’s policy for providing recreational services and programs.

ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Resolution 43 of 1987 between the Mayor and City Council regarding recreational services and programs in Salt Lake City, which motion carried, all members voting aye.

(R 87-3)

#4. RE: The recommended budget for Fiscal Year 1987-88.

ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 44 of 1987 adopting tentative budgets for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1987, and ending June 30, 1988, refer the tentative budgets to the Committee of the Whole, and schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, May 19, 1987, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.

DISCUSSION: Mayor DePaulis presented his recommended budget for Fiscal Year 1987-88 and gave his budget address. He said it was not enough to address only the fiscal needs of the City this year; they had to approach the budget process with a view to its long-range effect on the City. He said three general goals guided this year’s budgeting process. First was to restructure the City’s revenue sources. He said Salt Lake City relied on five major revenue sources for support but only had control over two: property taxes and user fees.

He said in his view it was unpalatable to raise property tax so he recommended that certain services be paid for directly by those who used the services. The second goal was to strengthen Salt Lake City’s physical infrastructure so he recommended that the City maintain its financial commitment to the capital improvements program. He said in a society premised on accessibility we could not allow our transportation network to deteriorate. The third and final goal concerned the City’s current office space situation.

He said that leasing space meant paying out money that could accrue as budget savings so the challenge was to begin the process of renovating and replacing our own facilities. He said based on the Buracker Study, which concluded that police operations would be more effective and cost efficient if the department was located in one facility, he proposed that the police operations be centralized in one facility with the fire administration, that the City consider the sale of Fire Station #1, and that the Metropolitan Hall of Justice be refurbished so all leased city operations not scheduled to move back Into the City and County Building could be housed in this City-owned space. He also said the MHJ rehabilitation could include space for misdemeanant jail prisoners at a much lower cost than constructing a new facility which would solve the jail crisis for Salt Lake County. Mayor DePaulis briefly outlined the highlights of his 1987-88 fiscal year budget. He recommended $223.8 million for the total budget with the general fund budget being $82.1 million, only a 1.7% increase from the current year.

Noteworthy increases included 24 fire fighters for the new International Center fire station, 2 new positions for the fire prevention program, and 2 new positions for code enforcement and weed abatement. He proposed budget cuts of over $1 million from all departments. He recommended funding merit increases and continuing efforts to restructure pay scales but did not recommend a cost of living increase. Mayor DePaulis asked for the following revenue additions: A $4.00 monthly garbage fee which could be reduced for qualifying low-income residents, an increase in the business license fees, an increase in parking meter rates, and an increase in some parking fines. He said his 1987 budget attempted to provide for the common good and promote the general welfare.

(B 87-3)

PARKS DEPARTMENT

#1. RE: An ordinance amending Section 27-9-3(1) of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, concerning the use of season golf passes with group reservations and an ordinance amending Section 27-9-1 establishing a fee and policy for group reservations at City golf courses.

ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to schedule a public hearing for June 2, 1987, at 6:20 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.

(O 87-8)

PUBLIC HEARING

Community Development Block Grant Funds.

RE: A public hearing at 6:20 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning 13th Year Community Development Block Grant funding.

ACTION: Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Stoler who was absent for the vote.

Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to accept the proposed budget as a tentative budget, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Stoler who was absent for the vote.

DISCUSSION: Stephanie Loker, community development planner, said there were 76 applications submitted which CDAC reviewed and then made recommendations to the Mayor. The Mayor reviewed the CDAC and staff recommendations and made his recommendation to the Council. She said the purpose of the hearing was for those interested in CDBG projects to give input to the Council before the final decision was made. She said the CDBG appropriation would be $3,861,000.

The following people spoke: Pat Cadwell, president of the South State Street Development Committee, asked the Council to consider funding a master plan for the South State Street area since it was a main corridor to the downtown area. She said this was an unsightly area and gave a poor image of Salt Lake. Norma Rodriquez, Salt Lake Citizens Congress, supported funding for the Dooley Court, Windsor Street, and Iowa Street block redesigns. She said these block redesigns would help protect and preserve the North Central neighborhood.

Virgina Walton and Pauline Valdez, Salt Lake Community Action, thanked the Mayor for his recommendation regarding the Westside Food Pantry and asked for Council support. Ms. Walton said the needs were getting greater. Roger Borgenicht, ASSIST, supported ASSIST and said it was founded to give architectural design, community planning, and housing assistance to low income and handicapped people. He said they had been doing this through their emergency home repair and architectural and development assistance programs. He said they needed a core professional and technical staff in order to recruit and supervise the volunteers.

Sharon Abegglen, Housing Outreach Rental Program, thanked the Council for past support and asked them to approve the Mayor’s recommendations. She said HORP would serve 2,300 families this fiscal year with 63% from Salt Lake and 80% being in an emergency housing situation. Robert Legget, First Step House, thanked the Mayor for his recommendation to fund a majority of their request and asked the Council to follow his recommendation. He said First Step House was the largest alcoholism treatment center for very low and no income alcoholics in the State of Utah. He said during a year they served between 650 and 680 clients and said they tried to get their clients to become self reliant.

He said their facility needed a new roof and even though they received federal, state, and county funding the only way to fund big capital improvements was with funds from programs like CDBG. Jeanette Drews, Work Activity Center, said their request was not included in the Mayor’s recommendation but she asked the Council to consider their program. She said their agency served totally dependent handicapped people and because of their services this freed up family members to be productive citizens in the community. She said they served all the communities and could not claim one city as their home. She said they had CDBG funding from other communities and felt it would be detrimental to their program if Salt Lake City was not supportive. She asked for a “token” amount and said smaller communities had given $10,000. James Poon, New Hope Refugee Center, asked for $10,000 in order to rebuild their center which was burned down. He said they provided services to South East Asian refugees and had tried to raise money through donations from the community. John Lear, vice chairman of the Greater Salt Lake Homeless Committee, said they requested $300,000 for support of the homeless efforts In the City. He said this was a consolidated effort between private and public sectors and said the effort did not look solely to governmental sources to resolve the problem.

He said they had raised $750,000 from private contributions and were seeking about $750,000 from public interests. He said they thought they would reach their goal and would be able to begin construction or renovation of a major facility this summer. He said the City’s allocation would be very important to their effort. Perry Underwood, 465 West 1st South, thanked the Council for CDBG funding for the Euclid area and asked them to approve funding for the Jeremy Street curb, gutter, and storm drain project.

Lois Brown, Salt Lake Citizens Congress, asked the Council to approve $16,500 for an East Downtown master plan update. She said this could affect the quality of life and growth for the inner city area. Councilmember Bittner thought there was currently a Central City master plan and asked if there needed to be a separate plan. Councilmember Hardwick said the character of the area had changed so rapidly and so much that the area needed more of a specific focus. Councilmember Bittner suggested that the entire master plan be updated rather than making piecemeal updates. Councilmember Hardwick said almost each block in the Central City area had a different personality.

Kathy Sheaffer, director of Neighborhood Housing Services, thanked the Council and Mayor for past support and distributed a brief highlight of their program. She wanted the Council to keep In mind that their core service was the revolving loan fund and they had completed 20 loans in the last year. She said the security lock program began in mid October last year and they had installed 95 locks to date.

Anna Grace Bellis Sperry, Historic Landmarks Preservation Subcommittee, supported the request for $5,000 to complete the preservation maintenance guidelines program. She said the purpose of the program was to find ways through a maintenance specialist to help property owners in the downtown central district and residential districts save their historic properties. She said they would like to hire a specialist to complete a check list and make recommendations for remedial repairs and regular inspections of historic buildings. Hermoine Jex, CDAC Committee, said she wanted to know more about the additional $31,000 request to operate the shelters. She also felt the City needed to know the location, operation and problems of the old rail system before a new rail system was installed as proposed by the Wasatch Front Regional Council. Councilmember Godfrey said CDAC already approved the $31,000 request. Michael Ortega, 509 East 800 South, did not wish to speak but indicated his support for the $15,000 request for ASSIST, the $40,000 for the First Step House, and the $300,000 for the Women’s and Family shelter.

(T 87-6)

COMMENTS

#1. Bernice Cook said many of the parking places on the first level were marked for handicapped people and she asked how many of the places were reserved for all hours. Deb Arieda said two places were reserved for handicapped people during all hours and the rest were for handicapped employees and were reserved from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After that the public could use those places.

#2. Councilmember Bittner said she had the opportunity today to take a ride in an Air National Guard tanker and to watch them refuel some F-l6 fighters. She said the Air National Guard honored Salt Lake City by naming one of their tankers after Salt Lake City. She showed a picture of the aircraft. Lt. Cal. John Keaton said they were a citizens soldier organization and appreciated the support of state a local governments which allowed military leave for employees. He said the members of the Strategic Air Command had an essential role in military deterrence as well as daily refueling operations.

The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.