The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 7, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 315, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Joanne Milner Tom Rogan Deeda Seed
Roger Thompson Bryce Jolley Keith Christensen
The following Councilmember was absent:
Carlton Christensen
Mayor Deedee Corradini; Roger Cutler, City Attorney; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy City Recorder, were present.
Councilmember Jolley presided at and Councilmember Milner conducted the meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held March 17, 1998, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(M 98-1)
CITIZEN COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Congressman Merrill Cook said he was a member of the Transportation Committee in congress. He said he would answer any questions the Council might have on transportation in Salt Lake City.
Mayor Corradini said she had worked with Congressman Cook on transportation issues which affected Salt Lake City. She said Congressman Cook had received support on issues which were important to Salt Lake City including roads and mass transits.
Randy Dixon, 726 Wall Street, said he represented the Capital Hill Neighborhood Council. He presented a letter to the Council about present development occurring on Ensign Downs. He said there had been a cut made in the open space above DeSoto Street for installation of utility lines to service new lots on the west side of Ensign Peak. He said the Community Council had been reassured by the City that this section of the hillside would be reclaimed and restored to its predevelopment state. He said there had been discussion about building a road in the open space and not revegatating the area. He said the Community Council wanted the corridor revegatated.
Mr. Dixon said he was an avid supporter of the City Library. He said he visited the Library often on evenings and weekends. He said since parking was difficult, he parked along 500 South in City employee permit parking. He said he had done this for several years. He said Saturday he received a parking ticket for parking in employee parking. He asked if this was a new enforcement program. He said if there was no parking along 500 South in the permit parking on weekends and evenings, then Library patrons needed to be aware of this.
Councilmember Milner said the Administration would address this issue and follow-up with Mr. Dixon.
Jonathan Ruga said he was on the Board of Trustees of the Traveler's Aid Society. He said they provided shelter and helped the homeless become self reliant. He thanked the Council for their continued support.
Councilmember Milner introduced the leaders from Boy Scout Troops 1179, 1979, and 1060.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember K. Christensen seconded to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item D-6 which was pulled, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
#1. RE: Setting the date of May 5, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting a motion regarding proposed intermodal hub sites, west/east light rail alignment, and proposed high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane locations.
(G 98-13)
#2. RE: Adopting Resolution 16 of 1998 authorizing the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County for cost sharing in a multi-media campaign for the purpose of increasing public awareness about stormwater pollution and prevention.
(C 98-128)
#3. RE: Adopting Resolution 17 of 1998 authorizing the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Wasatch-Cache National Forest USDA-Forest Service for the protection of City watersheds on National Forest lands in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons.
(C 98-129)
#4. RE: Adopting Resolution 18 of 1998 authorizing the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources to provide grant funds for partial payment of costs incurred in the dam safety upgrade of Mountain Dell Dam. (State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources will reimburse the City for 80% of the costs that were incurred to complete the safety upgrade project.)
(C 98-130)
#5. RE: Setting the date of May 5, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion of Federal Way to restrict access from Federal Way to North Campus Drive pursuant to Petition No. 400-97-31.
(P 98-20)
#6. RE: Setting the date of May 5, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion of 700 West between 100 South and South Temple pursuant to Petition No. 400-97-67.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
(P 98-21)
#7. RE: Setting the date of April 21, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the fiscal year 1997-98 budget.
(B 97-10)
#8. RE: Setting the date of April 21, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amendment permitting radio stations in the D-3 Downtown warehouse/residential zone.
(P 98-22)
#9. RE: Adopting a motion approving the following decision made by the Planning Director:
a) Petition No. 400-97-73, a request by Salt Lake International Center Investors II, Ltd. to amend the boundary of Salt Lake International Center Plat 12 and incorporate the old North Temple right-of-way. Planning Director's decision: Approve.
(P 98-23)
NEW BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting a motion to initiate a moratorium and rezone property located at 1575 and 1595 South 900 West.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to suspend the rules and adopt the motion, (Ordinance 63 of 1998) which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Rogan moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to suspend the rules to allow citizen comment on this item, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Ruth Little, 1533 South 900 West, said the property being considered was behind her house. She said there were three homes; one at 1515, one at 1519 and hers at 1533 South 900 West. She said she wanted the proposed zoning to include all three houses.
(P 98-24)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City zoning code relating to the condominium approval procedure.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
(O 98-3)
#2. RE: Adopting an ordinance repealing the designation of the Jackson Neighborhood as a Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency project area.
ACTION: Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to adopt Ordinance 15 of 1998, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(O 98-6)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending Sections 5.72.115, 5.72.455 and 5.72.465, enacting Section 5.72.472 and repealing Section 5.72.470, Salt Lake City Code, relating to taxicab waiting times and rates in the City.
Hearing canceled, to be rescheduled.
(O 98-5)
#2. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Open Space Master Plan, Corridor Map One, (Bonneville) Shoreline Trail.
ACTION: Councilmember Rogan moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to extend Craig Jacobs speaking time by two minutes, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Rogan moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to adopt Ordinance 16 of 1998, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
DISCUSSION: The following citizens spoke in favor of the proposed Bonneville Shoreline Trail alignment: Ted Wilson, no address given; Representative Ralph Becker, no address given; Rick Reese, Co-chair of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee; Kevin Steiner, President of the Steiner Foundation; Tom Bonacci, 1024 South 1500 East; Carlton DeTar, 953 Little Valley Road; William Thompson, 863 East 13th Avenue; Dave Winder, 490 16th Avenue; Richard Steiner, 1356 Dover Road; Gary Paxton, 1704 Herbert Avenue; Jim Jenkins, 1569 East Sherman Avenue; David Chapman, 1471 East Gilmer Drive; Jim Byrne, Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee; Kenton Peters, 474 G Street; Charles Palmer, 2443 South Elaine Drive, Bountiful, Utah; Fred Oswald, 1827 Princeton Avenue; Rob MacLeod, Vice Chair of the Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee; Jon Smith, Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee and President of the Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club; Mark Smedley, 1372 West Gillespie Avenue; Kathleen Stoddard, Co-Chair of the Construction and Maintenance Committee of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail; John Bowman, 1445 East Harrison Avenue; Alan Rasmussen, 986 South 300 East; Branden Baker, 454 North Marion Street; Randy Long, 8610 Kings Hill Drive; and Tim Brown, 573 7th Avenue.
The following citizens spoke in opposition of the proposed Bonneville Shoreline Trail alignment: Robert Fisher, 2172 Hannibal Street; William Campbell, representing the Peterson's side of the Peterson/Higley parcel; Bob Hermanns, 378 Capitol Oaks; Domenick Treschetta, no address given; Craig Jacobs, President of the North Cove Homeowners Association; Lynn Jenkins, representing Edwin M. Higley of the Peterson/Higley property; and Helen Smith, property owner in North Cove.
Councilmember Rogan said the motion stated that the trail alignment on the Open Space Master Plan was being included as an additional trail. He said the City was now in a better position to deal realistically with the economic issues involved on the Peterson/Higley properties. He said stability was an issue raised by the North Cove residents. He said the Planning staff felt the stability was fine for a trail.
Councilmember Rogan said treatment between residents east of the canyon and residents west of the canyon, particularly in the North Cove area, was not discriminatory. He said the process which had occurred was much the same as other properties affected by the trail.
Councilmember Seed said the proposed alignment was the best alignment for the trail and it was really the only alignment for an urban trail. She said she felt the issue of gated communities had been discussed. She said she was concerned that the City even allowed a gated community to exist within the boundaries of Salt Lake City. She said it was vital to provide this trail access to the public behind the North Cove property.
Councilmember K. Christensen said he was concerned about property rights. He said this trail was a good thing if the City protected the rights of individuals.
Councilmember Thompson said the people in North Cove had legitimate concerns and property rights, but the residents needed to be reasonable. He said these rights needed to be weighed against public benefit. He said in a deed it appeared that this trail was part of the consideration given for the gated community. He said the Peterson/Higley concerns needed to be dealt with.
Councilmember Jolley said the Planning Commission went through a time consuming process to make sure the process was fair and that all alternatives were looked at.
The following citizens did not wish to speak but submitted cards in support of the proposed alignment: Kevin Mahan, 1558 East Emerson Avenue; Bill Johnson, 435 East 8th Avenue; Mike and Robin Shaw, no address given; Bill Sutherland, 75 M Street; Veronica Sutherland, 75 M Street; Laura Patten, 71 South Grant Street; Shelly Braun, 1144 East Sunnyside Avenue; Jonathan Caine, 931 South Lake Street; June Ryburn, 10191 South Haytesbury Lane, Sandy, Utah; Tom and Shelly Filao, 3558 Dover Hill; Charlie DeTar, 953 Little Valley Road; John Riley, 3639 Palisade Drive; M. Stoddard, 2107 East 3205 South; David Ream, P.O. Box 58165; Betsy Wolf, P.O. Box 58165; David Castendas, 90 K Street #3; Michael Bunds, 702 11th Avenue; Linda Metke, 2257 East 9840 South, Sandy, Utah; Jennifer Spinti, 8639 South Ida Lane, Sandy, Utah; Ursula Pimentee, 4441 Emigration Canyon; Dan and Sheila Barnett, 635 K Street; Katana Nyberg, 653 East Hollywood Avenue; Chuck Collins, P.O. Box 58304; Raymond Yeh, 1637 Roosevelt Avenue; Mary Logan, 702 11th Avenue; Patricia Butcher, 451 South Douglas Street; Mary Beth Bowman, 1445 Harrison; James Medina, 279 5th Avenue #2; Geoffrey Panos, 1255 Colonial Place; Ann Mattson, 319 Ramona Avenue; Robert Turner, 1322 East 1700 South; Chuck Turner, 415 East 600 South; Charles Loyd, 1096 South 800 East; Barbara Kuhnel, 1971 Downington Avenue; Justin Kuhnel, 653 East Hollywood Avenue; Mark Thunell, 337 H Street; David Miles, 1136 1st Avenue; J. Dean Brederson; 1241/2 West Apricot Avenue; Rebecca Wallace, 1998 Windsor Street; Gordon Kindlemann, 343 South 1300 East #1; Michelle Miller, 555 East 100 South #201; Yarden Livnat, 1205 University Village; Dennis Glass, 600 North East Capitol Street; Susan Corth, 600 North East Capitol Street; JoAnne Edwards, 1956 Redondo Avenue; Kim Atwater, 1913 Logan Avenue; Greg Waite, 90 K Street #3; Angela Dean, 573 7th Avenue; Tim Brown, 573 7th Avenue; Colleen Mannix, 2223 North 2525 West, Clinton, Utah; Christopher M. Clemens, 1304 East Brookshire Drive; and Linda Oswald, 1827 Princeton Avenue.
The following citizen submitted a card opposing the proposed ordinance but did not wish to speak: Gary Smith, 1353 Princeton Avenue.
(O 98-4)
#3. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting a motion regarding the Mayor's proposed Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for briefing, and April 21, 1998 Council meeting for final action, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Karen Denton, President of Assist Board, said she wanted to thank the City Council and the Mayor for their support.
Jeff St. Romain, 1025 South 252 West, said he represented Volunteers of America and asked for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to renovate the restrooms, the intake area, to purchase a new air conditioner and furnace, and for architectural fees, engineering permits and contingency fees.
Lisa Burbidge said she represented the Boys and Girls Clubs. She said the two projects Mayor Corradini had recommended for funding was The Capitol West Boys and Girls Clubs and Youth With A Choice/Girls With A Voice.
Ron Pohlman, Salt Lake City Corporation's Housing Division, requested funding for housing rehabilitation and First Time Homebuyers Program.
Richard Winters, Executive Director of the Community Services Council, said the Mayor had recommended funding for the Utah Food Bank and Life Care Program. He thanked the Mayor for her recommendation.
David Turner, Director of Senior Citizens Centers in Salt Lake County, said they wanted to see a new Central City Senior Center built. He requested funding to help with this senior center.
Nini Rich, Executive Director of Wasatch Community Gardens, said they had four community gardens in Salt Lake's inner city neighborhoods. She requested funding for community gardening projects.
Virginia Walton said she represented the Community Action Program. She said the Mayor had recommended funding for the Tenant Maintenance Program, the Housing Outreach Program, and the Northwest Food Pantry.
Scott Barraclough, Board President for Salt Lake Neighborhood Housing Services, said they had requested $75,000 from CDBG funding to use in the revolving loan fund. He said he had also requested $165,000 from the HOME Fund for use with First Time Homebuyers.
Susan Sheehan, Executive Director of the YWCA, said they had requested $20,000 to support the Residential Self Sufficiency Program.
David Pendell, volunteer and current Board Chair at the Crossroads Urban Center, said they had requested a one time funding of $27,000 to help facilitate a three year capital improvement project for the growing number of City families and individuals in need of emergency food.
Terrell Pool, Board Member at Crossroads Urban Center, said he was Chair of the Finance Committee. He said they had requested $6,000 to fund the food pantry operations. He thanked the Mayor for consideration of Crossroads Urban Center's request for the reinstatement of the Community Development Action Committee's $15,200 recommendation.
Stewart Ralphs, Executive Director of Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake, thanked the Mayor and the Council for past support of Legal Aid Society. He said they had requested $10,640 for the final part of a major upgrade for a computer system.
Shu Cheng, Asian Association of Utah, thanked the Council and the Mayor for last year's appropriation which helped them move into their new building. He said they had requested $15,000 to increase the American Disability Act (ADA) accessibility of the building where they were now located.
Abbey Reynolds, 611 Harmony Court, said they had requested $15,000 for planning the redesign of their street.
Waine Riches, Utah Legal Services, said they provided free representation for low income people. He said they had requested funding so an architectural firm could recommend how Legal Services could redesign the existing facility to accommodate 100 volunteers.
Ross Anderson, Board Member of the Guadalupe Schools, said the Guadalupe Program had been in the community for 32 years serving economically disadvantaged families. He said they had an early learning program for kids which covered kindergarten through 3rd grade. He requested funding of $20,000 to start a preschool program.
Armando Diaz, Boy Scouts of America, requested funding for at-risk youth scouting. He presented the Council with Certificates of Community Participation.
Virginia Lopez, Rape Recovery Center, thanked the Council and Mayor Corradini for support in the past. She said they were requesting continued help from CDBG funding.
Karen Denton, Executive Director of the Homeless Children's Foundation, said they had requested funding for Our House Child Care and Education Center.
The following citizens submitted cards but did not wish to speak: Whitney Reark supported more rental housing; Thomas Burke supported the Indian Walk-In Center; Marion Willey supported Utah Nonprofit Housing; Ernest Healey supported the Central City Senior Community Center; and Bruce Quint supported housing.
(T 98-1)
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
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