The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 15, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 315, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Lee Martinez Mary Mark Deeda Seed
Tom Godfrey Bryce Jolley Keith Christensen
Mayor Deedee Corradini; Roger Cutler, City Attorney; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember Seed presided at and Councilmember Jolley conducted the meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meetings held April 3, 1997 and April 8, 1997, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(M 97-1)
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
#1. RE: Approving the appointment of Lucy M. Osborn, MD, to the Salt Lake City-County Board of Health for a term extending through March 1, 2002.
(I 97-5)
#2. RE: Approving the appointment of Susi M. Hauser to the Youth City Government Advisory Board for a term extending through January 1, 2000.
(I 97-17)
Approving the appointment of Gayle C. Petersen to the Youth City Government Advisory Board for a term extending through January 1, 1999.
(I 97-17)
#3. RE: Approving the appointment of Shawn W. Potter to the Housing Authority for a term extending through October 27, 2001.
(I 97-19)
#4. RE: Adopting Resolution 14 of 1997 authorizing the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County for cost sharing in a 1997 UPDES multi-media campaign for the purpose of increasing public awareness about stormwater pollution and prevention.
(C 97-176)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion of an alley parallel to and south of Beck Street and between 1600 and 1700 North pursuant to Petition No. 400-96-55.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 18 of 1997, which motion carried, all members present voted aye except Councilmember Martinez who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: David Jackman, 1420 South 350 West, Bountiful, Utah, petitioner, said he represented Brendell Manufacturing. He said Brendell Manufacturing's intent was to fence the property off to maintain and incorporate the alley into the property which they owned adjacent to the site.
Joe Burford said he owned three businesses on Beck Street; 1649, 1653 and 1657 North Beck Street. He said his home had a two car garage and the only access to the garage was through the Beck Street alley. He said he had a business next door and the only access to the back of the business was through the back street alley. He said if the alley was closed, he would not be able to access his garage.
Councilmember Godfrey asked Mr. Burford if he could access his garage from 1600 North. Mr. Burford said he could access his garage from 1600 North.
Amy Burford, 481 North 1100 West, Woods Cross, Utah, said during the winter there was no snow removal. She said the only way they could use the garage was through the Brendell property because Brendell Manufacturing plowed the snow. She said if the City closed the alley, they would be stranded unless they received snow removal services.
Councilmember Godfrey said the Council's policy was to vacate or close alleys wherever possible in the City because the City did not provide services for alleys. He said alleys created problems with crime. He said the Council always made sure residents had access to their garages.
(P 97-11)
#2. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting a motion regarding the Mayor's proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendations.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Martinez seconded to close the public hearing and refer to April 24, 1997 for briefing and May 6, 1997 Council meeting for final action, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Stewart Ralphs, Executive Director of Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake, thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recommendation for the purchase of a copier for the Legal Aid Society. He said his company provided free legal representation to low income families with family law problems.
Bruce Quint, Director of the Salt Lake Community Development Corporation, thanked the Council and the Mayor for their continued support for housing and encouraged the City to continue that support into the future. He said they provided single family home ownership opportunities for low and moderate income people in various neighborhoods around the City.
Richard K. Winters, 1025 South 700 West, thanked the City for their support. He said they operated the Utah Food Bank and the Senior Handicapped Home Improvement Program (SHHIP). He said they provided services for low income elderly and handicapped to assist them in maintaining their home.
David Eckersley, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Travelers Aid Society, thanked the City for past support of the program. He said he wanted to seek favorable recommendation for this year's request. He said they had provided services in the last year to approximately 3400 different people. He said last year they provided services to 125 families which comprised of approximately 500 people, 300 of which were children.
Ron Pohlman, Housing Programs Manager for the Housing Development Services Division of Salt Lake City, passed out a handout to each Councilmember. He said the money which came to their program was used in support of the Administration to put the program together.
Jeff St. Romain, Executive Director of Volunteers of America Utah, thanked the Council and the Mayor for their support in previous years. He said Volunteers of America had operated the Alcohol and Drug Detoxification Center since 1986. He said last year they had over 3500 admissions. He said the money would help them continue improving their 27 year old building.
Marion Willey, Utah Non Profit Housing Director, said they were asking for $40,000 to help in administration. He said presently they had about 830 units in Salt Lake City.
Shu H. Cheng, Asian Association of Utah, asked the Council to reconsider their application. He said it had been a struggle to come up with an acceptable building. He said in the past 19 years they had been working with the housing department, assisting law enforcement, receiving referral from the Court system concerning domestic violence and working with and Asian Pacific families with problems relating to driving under the influence. He said they provided counseling to help them adjust to the community. He said in the original application they had requested $450,000, but they had located a less expensive building. He said they were able to negotiate a purchase of the building in two different phases.
Roger Borgenicht, Director of Assist, thanked the Mayor and Community Development Action Committee (CDAC) for the recommendations for the emergency home repair program and accessibility design program. He said they were part of the housing safety net for very low income residents to stay in their homes in safe and sound conditions. He said they provided critical component repairs such as plumbing, heating, roofing, and electrical.
Jim Jensen, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake, said he represented the Capital West Boys and Girls Club and the Youth With a Voice Program. He said the Capital West Boys and Girls Club was presently serving 1200 boys and girls. He said they had received funds from the City to support their facility for the last 17 years. He said the Youth With a Voice Program focused on high risk girls.
Karen Denton, Homeless Children's Foundation, thanked the City for their past and continued support. She said they provided quality child care for low income and homeless children. She said they provided support and stability for low income families.
Nini Rich, Executive Director of Wasatch Community Gardens, thanked the City for past support and asked for continued support. She said they operated four community gardens in Salt Lake City's inner city neighborhoods. She said they had two programs; the Community Gardening Program with over 70 individuals who grew fresh organic food for themselves, their families and others in need. She said in the Youth Gardening Program there were over 350 low income, inner city and at risk youth who came together to garden collectively growing food for themselves and their families.
Jeff Plowman, Board Member with Guadalupe Schools Early Learning Center, thanked the Council for their support in the past. He said the preschool had received support for approximately four or five years and he wanted to ask for the Council's continued support. He said children born under the poverty level had great disadvantages. He said Guadalupe Schools and the early Learning Center currently served 68 families in the high impact preschool program.
Russ Jacobsen, State Fairpark Community Council Chair, said he supported the Hoyt Place Block Redesign, which the Mayor had recommended for funding of $15,000. He said this area did not have curb, gutter, or sidewalks. He said there were no street lights and the houses were on septic tanks. He said this would be a good area for planned unit single family owner occupied housing which could help enhance and stabilize the neighborhood. He said he was on the Board of Directors for Neighborhood Housing Services. He said they provided low interest home loans in the areas of Poplar Grove, the State Fairpark and parts of Rose Park.
Jane Edwards said she was currently raising money for the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). She said yesterday they had dedicated a 36 unit apartment complex for battered women and their children. She said after the women had completed their 30 day stay at the YWCA they would not be forced to go back to a battering relationship.
Cheri Carleson, Sugarhouse Community Council, said they supported two Sugarhouse specific applications for CDBG funding. She said the first application did not make funding recommendations. She said this application included Hidden Hollow Park. She said the second application, the Sugarhouse Master Plan, was listed for funding. She said updates to the Master Plan process were at a critical stage and were under review of the implementation schedule.
Keith Jensen said he represented the citizens of the Westside Community Council. He said they wanted to request an amendment to the Mayor's recommendations. He said the Board had recommended $34,000 for development of a section of the Jordan River Parkway between California Avenue and 1700 South. He said this area was already designated as parkway and the City had a responsibility to the area. He said he wanted to request $34,000 which was an estimate proposed by City Parks to begin surveying and planning.
Kristi Johnson, Director of the Senior Handicapped Housing Improvement Program (SHHIP), said they were recommended by the Mayor to receive $15,000 which had been the level of recommendation for the past four years. She said they had been recommended by the CDAC committee to receive $20,000. She asked the Council to consider that level of funding.
Bruce Newman, resident of the Guadalupe neighborhood, said he worked for Salt Lake Neighborhood Housing services. He said he supported the request of funds for the Revolving Loan Fund. He said those funds were used to help families rehabilitate their homes. He said not recommended for CDBG funding was the designation of the Guadalupe neighborhood as an historic site. He said he hoped this project could be funded in the future.
Bill Johnson, 763 East 200 South, asked the Council to amend the Mayor's CDBG recommendations to include a request for a $20,000 study to investigate the feasibility of extending the median islands on 200 South between 700 and 900 East. He said construction had been completed on the islands between 900 and 1100 East and those islands had transformed the area.
Matt MacFarlane said he owned property at 755 East 200 South. He said he supported the median islands on 200 South between 700 and 900 East.
Evan Barrow, 640 South 500 East, said he represented the Block 20 group. He thanked the Mayor for the recommendation for the renovation of Richmond Park. He said they wanted the park to be renovated to better accommodate residents of the neighborhood who were handicapped.
Vicki Panella said she was a volunteer with the CDAC Board. She thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve the past three years. She said the CDAC Board put in many hours to review the CDBG applications and to hear the presentations. She said as a committee they looked at the overall issues and concerns of the community. She said they carefully considered the amount of funding available before the final recommendations were made. She said CDAC recognized that in certain cases there was real and compelling need for new and increased administrative funding. She said the committee felt that in order to be proactive and to meet the needs of the community, it was necessary to increase some administrative funding to specific agencies. She said often the only thing which could help was increased personnel to manage and provide more service. She said she hoped the Council would seriously consider approving the recommendations from the CDAC committee.
Sharon Abegglen, Housing Director for the Salt Lake Community Action Program, said she was a board member for the Utah Non Profit Housing Corporation. She thanked Mayor Corradini for the recommendation and asked for the Council's support again this year. She said their programs addressed emergency needs and the clients they dealt with were in a survival mode. She said the clients did not know where the rent money was going to come from for the next month or if they would even be able to feed their families. She said they looked over 3000 families each year through the programs.
Virginia Walton said she coordinated all of the food pantries for Salt Lake Community Action. She said she agreed with the recommendation for the Northwest Food Pantry. She thanked the Council and the Mayor for past funding. She said from July of 1995 to June of 1996, the Northwest Food Pantry put together 4,559 food boxes, serving 12,932 household members and giving out 248,654 pounds of food.
Patty Nelis, 763 East 200 South, said she supported the extension of the 200 South island medians from 700 to 900 East.
Scott Barraclough, 555 North 1000 West, thanked the City for their support in previous years. He said he was President of the Board for Salt Lake Neighborhood Housing Services and sat as second chair on the Community Council in the State Fairpark Neighborhood. He said he was also on the Jordan River Neighborhood Board and a Weed and Seed Advisory Board. He said he wanted to encourage the Council to reconsider the initial request of $150,000 for Salt Lake Neighborhood Housing Services. He said the money was used in the Revolving Loan Fund.
The following people submitted cards but did not speak:
William Salas, 143 South Pueblo Street, supported the Salt Lake Youth Services "Guitar Workshop." Freddie Nebeker, 340 South Goshen Street, supported the Guadalupe Schools.
(T 97-1)
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.