PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
REGULAR/BRIEFING SESSION
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1988
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met as the Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, September 13, 1988, at 5:00 p.m. in Suite 300, City Hall, 324 South State Street.
The following Council Members were present: Florence Bittner Tom Godfrey Wayne Horrocks Alan Hardman Sydney Fonnesbeck Willie Stoler.
Council Chairperson Godfrey presided at the meeting.
BRIEFING SESSION
Linda Hamilton said the Planning Commission wanted to hold a joint hearing on the Downtown Master Plan with the Council on October 11, 1988, and also wanted to schedule a joint retreat with the Council on Sunday, October 23, 1988. Cindy Gust-Jensen said that a meeting was being scheduled with the County Commission for a Thursday in November but a final date had not been set.
Ms. Hamilton said that Lee King had checked on the references given by Hughes Heiss and Associates and they had checked out favorably and that preliminary work would begin this week. Cam Caldwell said the resolution for the Golf Course Bonding would be slightly different than the proposed resolution of June 9, 1988, as the structuring of the bond and the current interest rate would determine the final pay back schedule. He said that bonding through the Municipal Building Authority was the best way to keep interest rates low and reduce the cost of the bond.
Councilmember Hardman asked if the city was postponing the first year’s payment, and Mr. Caldwell said that the idea had been proposed but the final proposal was not ready and that there were several options still under consideration. Mr. Hardman asked if the city was capitalizing the first year’s interest, and Lance Bateman said that all of the options would be outlined for the Council with the pro’s and con’s of each.
Ms. Hamilton said that the funding motions for the Municipal Building Authority should be changed to say that the funding was contingent upon review and approval by the Director of Capital Planning and the Council Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, of the appraisal . Dan Franks said that preliminary appraisals on the Ben Albert Apartments were under way and that the inspectors were determining the cost of repairing the deficiencies found.
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in regular session on Tuesday, September 13, 1988, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 324 South State Street.
The following Council Members were present: Florence Bittner Alan Hardman Wayne Horrocks Tom Godfrey Sydney Fonnesbeck Willie Stoler.
Mayor Palmer DePaulis and Councilmember Kirk were absent. Roger Cutler, city attorney, Kathryn Marshall, city recorder, and LaNita Brown, deputy city recorder, were present.
Council Chairperson Godfrey presided at and conducted the meeting.
The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Stoler seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, September 6, 1988, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(M 88-1)
Special Recognition
Doug Carlson, representing the Mountain Plains Chapter of the National Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials, said that in August they had completed a competition among housing and community development agencies within a six-state region, for community development projects in the area of project innovation. He said the award went to Salt Lake City (SLC) Corporation and PSC Properties for the Hartland Project. He then presented the award to Peter Cooke and Councilmember Godfrey.
Mr. Cooke said they had fought hard for the Hartland Project and he thanked members of his staff who were present. Councilmember Godfrey said the project had been exciting because they were able to take a piece of property that had a questionable future and turn it into a project for low and moderate-income family housing. Mr. Carlson also acknowledged Rosemary Davis, Director of Capital Planning and Programming, her staff, and other city employees who had been associated with seeing the Hartland Project through.
(G 88-15)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-591 Butler Annexation.
RE: Adopt an ordinance recognizing the adoption of Amendment 5-E to the Master Annexation Policy Declarations; extending the city limits to include the Butler Annexation, zoning the same Commercial C-3A by amending the Use District Map as adopted by Section 21.14.020 of the SLC Code; and amending the SLC Council District Boundary Map.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Horrocks seconded to adopt Ordinance 59 of 1988 recognizing the adoption of Amendment 5-E to the Master Annexation Policy Declarations, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(P 88-195)
Petition 400-59 5 Russell Annexation.
RE: Adopt an ordinance recognizing the adoption of Amendment 5-F to the Master Annexation Policy Declarations; extending the city limits to include the Russell and Olwine Annexation, zoning the same Commercial C3A by amending the Use District Map as adopted by Section 21.14.020 of the SLC Code; and amending the SLC Council District Boundary Map.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Horrocks seconded to adopt Ordinance 60 of 1988 recognizing the adoption of Amendment 5-F to the Master Annexation Policy Declarations, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(P 88-194)
Petition 400-636 Waiver of Building Fees for Low Income Assistance.
RE: Set a date for a public hearing to be held Tuesday, October 4, 1988, at 6:40 p.m. to obtain comment concerning a proposed ordinance creating Section 18.20.220 of the SLC Code providing for the waiver of building fees for low-income assistance pursuant to Petition 400-636.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Horrocks seconded to set the date for the public hearing to be held Tuesday, October 4, 1988, at 6:40 p.m., which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(P 88-291)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
RE: Allocation of $300,000 to the Housing Development Corporation for the development of housing for low-income and elderly persons, $282,315 from Neighborhood Housing Services - Community Development Block Grant (NHS-CDBG) 9th Year allocation for their owner-built program, and $17,685 from NHS-CDBG 9th Year allocation for operating costs.
ACTION: Councilmember Stoler moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to allocate $300,000 in previous years’ CDBG slippage funds, contingent upon completion of a formal appraisal of the Ben Albert and the appraisal’s review and approval by the Capital Planning Director and the Council Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, $282,315 from the 9th-Year NHS owner-built program allocation, and $17,685 from the 9th-year NHS operating allocation, to Housing Development Corporation for low-income and elderly persons, subject to bond amendment approval and HUD discretionary funds, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Hardman moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to request from the Housing Development Corporation, a written report on the progress of the project by November 1, 1988, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Dan Franks, Housing Development Corporation, said the HUD discretionary funds would be desirable to have to make the property purchase, but the bond amendment approval was not necessary. Councilmember Hardman said he felt they shouldn’t put $500,000 toward the purchase of a building without having the assurance of another $500,000, and he felt the motion should include both.
(T 88-13)
FINANCE
#1. RE: A proposed ordinance granting to Cummins Intermountain, Inc., the right to construct, erect, operate, and maintain a communications duct over and under Brooklyn Avenue at 320 West in connection with its telecommunication business.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Horrocks seconded to suspend the rules and adopt on first reading, Ordinance 57 of 1988, granting the right to construct to Cummins Intermountain, Inc., which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(O 88-32)
#2. RE: A proposed resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 Lease Revenue Bonds (Municipal Golf Courses Project), Series 1988, fixing the maximum aggregate principal amount of the bonds, the maximum number of years over which the bonds may mature, the maximum interest rate which the bonds may bear, and the maximum discount from par at which the bonds may be sold; providing for the publication of a Notice of Bonds to be issued; selecting an underwriter and appointing bond counsel; and providing for related matters.
ACTION: Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Bittner seconded to adjourn as the City Council and convene as the Municipal Building Authority, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Horrocks moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to suspend the rules and adopt on a first reading, Resolution 113 of 1988, authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 Lease Revenue Bonds (Municipal Golf Courses Project), Series 1988, fixing the maximum aggregate principal amount of the bonds, the maximum number of years over which the bonds may mature, the maximum interest rate which the bonds may bear, and the maximum discount from par at which the bonds may be sold; providing for the publication of a Notice of Bonds to be issued; selecting an underwriter and appointing bond counsel; and providing for related matters, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Stoler seconded to adjourn as the Municipal Building Authority and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(Q 88-5)
#3. RE: A proposed resolution directing the Municipal Building Authority to undertake a certain project relating to two municipal golf courses; approving the plans, specifications and estimated costs of such project to be financed with the proceeds of sale of certain Lease Revenue Bonds (Municipal Golf Courses Project), Series 1988, approving the selection of an underwriter and the appointment of bond counsel; and providing for related matters.
ACTION: Councilmember Horrocks moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to suspend the rules and adopt on first reading, Resolution 114 of 1988, directing the Municipal Building Authority to undertake a certain project relating to two municipal golf courses; approving the plans, specifications and estimated costs of such project to be financed with the proceeds of sale of certain Lease Revenue Bonds (Municipal Golf Courses Project), Series 1988, approving the selection of an underwriter and the appointment of bond counsel; and providing for related matters, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(Q 88-5)
MAYOR’S OFFICE
#1. RE: The reappointment of N. Patricia Freston to the Civil Service Commission.
ACTION: Without objection, this item was referred to the Consent Agenda
(I 88-20)
#2. RE: The reappointment of Rex Loker to the Board of Appeals and Examiners.
ACTION: Without objection, this item was referred to the Consent Agenda
(I 88-21)
#3. RE: The appointment of Daniel Robert McNeer to the Central Business Improvement District.
ACTION: Without objection, this item was referred to the Corn- mittee of the Whole.
(I 88-9)
POLICE
RE: An interlocal agreement with the U. S. Defense Nuclear Agency for security services provided by the SLC Police Department to the U. S. Defense Nuclear Agency for the Russian Inspection Team.
ACTION: Councilmember Bittner moved and Councilmember Horrocks seconded to adopt Resolution 115 of 1988, authorizing execution of the agreement, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(C 88-521)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Fiscal Year 1988/89 Budget Amendments.
RE: A public hearing at 6:20 p.m. to obtain comment regarding proposed amendments to city operating budgets for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1988 and ending June 30, 1989; and consider adopting the ordinance relating thereto.
ACTION: Councilmember Stoler moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Hardman seconded to adopt Ordinance 58 of 1988, amending the city budget, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
DISCUSSION: No one from the audience addressed this issue.
(B 88-5)
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.