PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1985
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1985, AT 5:00 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: EARL F. HARDWICK ROSELYN N. KIRK THOMAS M. GODFREY EDWARD W. PARKER.
Councilmembers Whitehead, Mabey, and Fonnesbeck were absent.
BRIEFING SESSION
#1. Albert Haines, Byron Jorgensen, and Scott Bond briefed the Council on the performance audits scheduled for Fiscal Year 1985-86. Mr. Jorgensen introduced Mr. Bond and indicated that he would be initiating a number of new studies designed to explore a number of items in which the Council and the City in general had expressed an Interest, including privatization. Mr. Bond briefed the Council on what he had developed to date. He indicated that he had looked at Public Work’s refuse collection system. He had also instigated a study of the City/County Board of Health services which will be ready for presentation to the Council in two to three months. Mr. Bond said that the studies he was interested in beginning next included a follow-up study of the Personnel Department and the City’s engineering function.
#2. Carole Stokes briefed the Council on the evening’s agenda. The Council discussed the proposed interlocal agreements for the funding of the Task Force for the Homeless Mentally ill. Emilie Charles clarified a number of points on the Task Force for the Council. Larry Livingston briefed the Council on the demolition ordinance. He indicated that there were problems with the required length of tenant notification and a clarification in the landscaping wavier considerations. Tom Godfrey and Carole Stokes gave the Council background information on the Logan/Bryan alley vacation public hearing.
The briefing session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1985, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK ROSELYN N. KIRK EARL F. HARDWICK EDWARD W. PARKER THOMAS M. GODFREY.
Councilmembers Whitehead and Mabey were absent.
Mayor Palmer DePaulis, Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and Lynda Domino, chief deputy recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Fonnesbeck presided at the meeting and Councilmember Godfrey conducted the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meetings held Tuesday, November 5, 1985, and Thursday, November 7, 1985, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(M 85-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-309 of 1985 by the Department of Public Utilities.
RE: The vacation of Midland Street between 1900 North and 2300 North.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to change the date of the public hearing from November 19, 1985, at 6:30 p.m. to December 10, 1985, at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(P 85-255)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#1. RE: The Board of Canvassers.
ACTION: Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to reconvene as the Board of Canvassers and certify the results of the canvass of the general election held November 5, 1985, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, said that there was a 42% turn out for the election. She then read the results of the election: District 1: Florence Bittner 2,894, Barry Esham 1,795; District 6: Jorge Arce-Larreta 1,825, Roselyn Kirk 5,319; District 3: Evan Baker 2,125, Sydney Fonnesbeck; 3,869 District 7: John Florez 2,963, Willie Stoler 3,725, District 5: Larry Fielden 1,565, Tom Godfrey 3,949; Mayor: Merrill Cook 11,032, Palmer DePaulis 28,435.
(U 85-2)
CITY ATTORNEY
#1. RE: Ambulance rates and charges.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading adopt Ordinance 84 of 1985 amending subsection (1) of Section 44-7-1 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to ambulance rates and charges, authorizing an increase in transportation rates from $82.00 to $100.00 per call, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, said that a hearing was held to discuss the rate increase and an officer from the Public Service Commission concluded that the rates should be raised.
(O 85-37)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: An ordinance amending Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to demolition.
ACTION: Without objection Councilmember Godfrey referred the ordinance to the November 19, 1985, Council agenda.
(O 85-25)
#2. RE: City Creek Canyon Master Plan.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 146 of 1985 adopting the City Creek Canyon Master Plan supplementing the 1967 Master Plan of Salt Lake City, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(T 85-22)
#3. RE: Interlocal agreement with Housing and Urban Development.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 141 of 1985 authorizing the execution of the first amendment to an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of the United States of America for the grant and receipt of UDAG funds for the Sugar House project, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(C 84-518)
#4. RE: Interlocal agreements with the State of Utah Department of Social Services.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 143 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and State of Utah Department of Social Services to provide and/or develop documentation on the homeless, the homeless mentally ill and other disadvantaged homeless persons and to further the state policy as outlined in Utah Code Annotated, 1969, Title 55, Section 18-1; work to be accomplished by the Task Force for the Appropriate Treatment of the Homeless Mentally ill with a grant for $15,000, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 144 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and State of Utah Department of Community and Economic Development to provide research and surveys documenting the extent and nature of homelessness through a subgrantee agreement with the Task Force for the Appropriate Treatment of the Homeless Mentally Ill, and to further the state policy as outlined in Utah Code Annotated, 1969, Title 55, Section 18-1, with a grant for $10,000, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Resolution 145 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and State of Utah Department of Community and Economic Development to provide shelter to the homeless through a subgrantee agreement with Travelers Aid and to further the state policy as outlined in Utah Code Annotated, 1969, Title 55, Section 18-1, with a grant for $12,000, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
DISCUSSION: Garth Limburg, capital planning and programming, explained that the $12,000 grant would be used by Travelers Aid to either acquire or build a shelter but the funds would not be drawn down until they had put their money into a shelter; the $10,000 grant would be used for administrative costs of the Task Force while they undertake the study; and the $15,000 would be for the Task Force to do the study. He also said that the work would be monitored before funds are released.
Mayor DePaulis explained that Salt Lake City is the focal point for the homeless since they gravitate to the urban center. He said that he wanted to bring all resources together to address this problem and he indicated that Salt Lake City was the catalyst. Mayor DePaulis said that this study would be an action plan of how to deal with the problem. He said that the plan would be presented to the inter-jurisdictional and multi-jurisdictional members of the Task Force.
(C 85-543, 544, 545)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: James L. Easton Industrial Revenue Bond.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, November 19, 1985, at 6:00 p.m. to obtain public comment concerning the proposed issuance by Salt Lake City of its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $5,000,000, to finance the acquisition, construction, equipping, and furnishing of a building to be used as a light manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facility of approximately 100,000 square feet and other related property and improvements in connection therewith, on a site of approximately 10 acres located at approximately 4940 West Harold Gatty Drive, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(Q 85-12)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: Tracy Aviary Board appointment.
ACTION: Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to suspend the rules and on first reading approve the appointment of Rex Kennedy to the Tracy Aviary Board, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Kirk requested that the Council receive a copy of Mr. Kennedy’s resume and financial statement.
(I 85-21)
#2. RE: The appointments of Cynthia Ong and Dr. Roger Jones to the Library Board.
ACTION: Without objection Councilmember Godfrey referred the appointments to the consent agenda for November 19, 1985.
(I 85-22)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County.
ACTION: Councilmember Kirk moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 142 of 1985 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County regarding an easement to construct and thereafter maintain and operate pipelines within the right-of-way limits of county roads, covering Watermain Extension 33-C-122l on Danish Road about 8880 South and 3220 East, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck who was absent for the vote.
(C 85-542)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Petition 400-277 of 1985 by the Sugar House Community Council.
RE: A public hearing at 6:30 p.m. to discuss rezoning the area between Westminster College and 2100 South and 1100 East to 1300 East (Garfield area).
ACTION: Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Bill Wright, planning and zoning, outlined the Garfield area on a map and explained the three basic zoning changes. The first encompassed several Residential “R-6” areas which were requested to be rezoned to “R-2”; the second was a Residential “R-6” area which was requested to be rezoned to “R-3A”; and the third was a Commercial “C-3” area which was requested to be rezoned to “R-6”. He said that the Planning Commission recommended the “R-6” to “R-2” zoning change but recommended that the “R-6” to “R-3A” and C-3 to “R-6” changes not be made. He also said the Planning Commission recommended that the property at approximately 2100 South and Douglas Street remain zoned “R-6” since it is used as a parking lot for the business fronting 2100 South. Mr. Wright said that the reason for this petition was to resolve problems created by incompatible uses of low and high density. Gene Davis, petitioner, said that this petition follows closely with the recommendations presented by the Sugar House Master Plan. He said that in the areas which they requested be rezoned to “R-2”, 93% of the structures are an “R-2” use. He referred to the area which was requested to be changed from “C-3” to “R-6” and said that the neighborhood wanted this area to be residential in character unless the post office relocated there. Mr. Davis supported the “R-6” to “R-3A” zoning change.
(P 85-252)
Petitions 400-249 and 250 of 1984: Logan/Bryan Alley Vacation.
RE: A public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to consider the vacation of a remnant alley which runs east and west between approximately 717 Logan Avenue and 727 Logan Avenue.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Ordinance 85 of 1985 vacating an alley between 700 East and 800 East and Logan Avenue and Bryan Avenue pursuant to Petition 400-249, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map and said that the alley is physically closed by obstructions. He said that one property owner was opposed to this vacation because they wanted to use the alley for access to their property since they have problems with the use of a joint driveway. Mr. Jorgensen said that there was no reason to keep this alley open. Councilmember Godfrey said that the alley was previously vacated except for this one portion. He explained that at that time it was felt this portion was needed for access by emergency trucks but the fire department has since indicated that they would not need this alley. Ken Turner, petitioner, indicated that the people who originally opposed the vacation of this alley have since moved. He supported the vacation of this remnant portion.
(P 85-11 and 13)
Petition 400-283 of 1985 by A. Z. Richards, Jr.
RE: A public hearing at 7:15 p.m. to discuss rezoning property located between 7th and 9th South and Gladiola Street at approximately 2640 West from an Agricultural “A-1” to an Industrial “M-lA” classification.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to postpone a decision to December 3, 1985, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
DISCUSSION: Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map and said that the Buena Vista area was annexed many years ago and is completely surrounded by industrial-type zoning. He said that with the increased industrialization around this area and with the influence of the airport, there were several petitions requesting the rezoning of major portions of the Buena Vista area. Mr. Jorgensen said that the staff prepared a master plan of the area regarding the future zoning and it was determined that the area should eventually be rezoned to “M-lA”. Mr. Jorgensen explained that the roads in this area would need to be widened and an industrial subdivision would be required if more than one piece of property was involved in development. He also said that sewer and water extensions would be needed.
A. Z. Richards, petitioner, indicated that he wanted the property rezoned in order to construct a warehouse and manufacturing facility for his company which produces agricultural feed products. He said that there would be no retail business at this location so there would not be much traffic in the area. Mr. Richards said that the area was not being used for agriculture and he felt it was logical for commercial development. He mentioned that development of the area would provide amenities such as better roads and utilities. Councilmember Kirk read a letter from Palmer and Audrey Wrockloff withdrawing their name from the petition in opposition to the rezoning.
The following people spoke in support of the rezoning: Ken Hicks, 2780 West 900 South, George Mobley, 2780 West 900 South, Ron Harrison.
The following people spoke in opposition to the rezoning: Floyd Thompson, 816 Gladiola, B. T. Price, Steve Walkenhorst. Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked what could be done to protect the residents. Mr. Jorgensen said that most of the land would have to go through the industrial subdivision process which affords protection.
(P 85-254)
Petition 400-305 of 1985 by R.J.H. Company/Neal Christensen.
RE: A public hearing at 7:30 p.m. to discuss rezoning property located at 2700 West 500 South from an Agricultural “A-1” to an Industrial “M-1A” classification.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Kirk seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to approve the rezoning request as recommended by the Planning Commission, and direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance, which motion carried, all members present voting aye except Councilmember Kirk who vote nay.
DISCUSSION: Vernon Jorgensen, planning director, outlined the area on a map and said that the Planning Commission recommended that if the rezoning request was approved then all the property in this area on the north side of 500 South should be rezoned to the “M-1A” classification. Mr. Jorgenson indicated that in the long-range plan this area was considered the most logical to be rezoned first. Thomas Howa, petitioner, said that the partnership has owned the property for 10 years and he felt the rezoning was a logical extension of the current M-1A zoning in the area. He explained that they proposed building an industrial park with buildings up to four stories high. Neal Christensen, attorney representing R.J.H. Company, supported the rezoning. Floyd Thompson, 816 Gladiola, and Joey Katsos, 2938 West 500 South, opposed the rezoning.
(P 85-253)
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.