PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1984
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1984, AT 5:00 P.M. IN ROOM 211 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD J. WHITEHEAD ALICE SHEARER GRANT MABEY IONE M. DAVIS SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at the meeting.
POLICY SESSION
#1. Leigh von der Esch, city council executive director, distributed a copy of a letter written to the Days of ‘47’ Parade Committee concerning treatment of City Council members at the parade. Councilmember Whitehead will meet with Flip Harmon and present the letter to him. #2. Ms. von der Esch briefed the Council on items on the agenda. She discussed the proposed amendments to the second hand and junk dealers ordinance and indicated that the police department did not feel consignment clothing sales ought to be allowed because of possible problems with the theft of clothing. Councilmember Fonnesbeck stated her support for amending the ordinance to allow consignment clothing sales and said she would propose an amendment to the ordinance.
The policy session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1984, AT 6:00 P.M. IN ROOM 301 CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING.
ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: RONALD J. WHITEHEAD ALICE SHEARER GRANT MABEY IONE M. DAVIS SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Mayor Ted L. Wilson and Roger Cutler, city attorney, were present at the meeting.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at and Councilmember Ione Davis conducted the meeting.
Invocation was given by Police Chaplain Royal Ewing.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Hardwick moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, July 31, 1984, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(M 84-1)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#1. RE: Issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in the amount of $6,000,000 for the acquisition, improvement, furnishing and equipping of a commercial office and warehouse facility located at Centennial Park, to be owned by Duplex Products, Inc. for use in its business forms production and related purposes.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to set a date for a public hearing on Tuesday, August 14, 1984 at 6:40 p.m. to discuss this IRS, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 84-14)
POLICE DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: An ordinance amending Chapter 16 of Title 20 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to secondhand and junk dealers, by amending Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9, and adding Sections 13 and 14 thereto.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck wanted an exception for people who deal with the consignment sale of used clothing. Mr. Cutler, city attorney, could see no problems with this change. Sgt. Price, police department, preferred that the ordinance be adopted as presented.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to amend the ordinance under Section 20-16-1(1) by adding: (e) person who deals solely in the consignment sale of used clothing providing such clothing does not include jewelry or furs; and to adopt Ordinance 53 of 1984, as amended, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(O 84-24)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Utah Department of Transportation for construction of a railroad-highway safety project to provide flashing light signals with gates at 4800 West and 700 South.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to adopt Resolution 80 of 1984 authorizing the execution of the interlocal cooperation agreement with Utah Department of Transportation, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 84-330)
#2. RE: Special Improvement District Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-700.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 81 of 1984 confirming the sale of $92,000 Special Assessment Bonds dated September 1, 1984 and fixing the interest rates to be borne thereby and to adopt Resolution 82 of 1984 authorizing the issuance and providing for the sale of $92,000 Special Assessment Bonds for Salt Lake City, Utah Special Improvement District, Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-700, prescribing the form of bond and interest rates, maturity and denomination of said bonds; providing for the continuance of a guaranty fund as provided by statute; and providing when this resolution shall be in effect, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 82-12)
#3. RE: Ordinance amending Title 41, Chapter 5 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, by amending Sections 41-5-1 through 41-5-26 and adding new Sections 41-5-27, 41-5-28, and 41-5-29, relating to excavation and obstruction.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to set a date for a public hearing on Tuesday, September 11, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss this ordinance, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(O 84-25)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Petition 400-53 submitted by M. Carl Larsen.
RE: Rezoning of property on the southwest corner of 8th South and West Temple from “R-6” and “B-3” to a “C-3A” classification.
A public hearing was held at 6:15 p.m. to consider this petition. Dean Barney, planning and zoning, explained the request and pointed out the area on a map. The Planning Commission recommends that the frontage be rezoned to “C-1” which would still allow the petitioner’s proposed use for the property. Mr. Barney indicated that the “C-1” will protect the height of the buildings. Dorothy Pulley, homeowner in the area, felt that the city needs zoning to improve residential rather than commercial areas.
Norma Amodt, Peoples Freeway, felt that this change would negatively impact the surrounding residential area. Dick Brower, vice president of 8th South On-Ramp Associates, said that they were willing to accept the “C-1” zoning recommendation. He said they intend to build an office complex and felt this would clean up the area. Councilmember Fonnesbeck was concerned about the effect the rezoning would have on the 14 families living in the area. It was pointed out that one building has been condemned and will be demolished in six months. Councilmember Shearer asked if the alley between Jefferson and West Temple would be too narrow for vehicles if the property in question is fenced. Mr. Barney indicated that it may be, however, the developer would probably consider the needs of others in the area for use of the alley as well as privacy.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to refer this request to the Committee of the Whole for August 9, 1984 and for a vote on August 9, 1984, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 84-45)
Petition No. 400-191 submitted by Lancom, Inc.
RE: Requesting (1) approval for the relocation of the Salt Lake and Jordan Canal, (2) transfer to Vantage Corporation Salt Lake City’s interest in Parcel 34, and (3) vacation of Dresden Place.
A public hearing was held at 6:30 p.m. to discuss this petition. Dean Barney, planning and zoning, explained the request and pointed out the area on a map. He said that the Planning Commission gave a favorable recommendation as long as city engineering requirements are met. Ed James, Lancom Inc., said that his company has modified their request and do not wish to relocate the canal, but request a dedicated easement once they have located the exact location of the canal. Mr. Barney said that the canal would require a 20 foot right of way. He said the petitioners own all the property except that owned by Mrs. Breith.
Sylvia Breith of 933 Dresden Place, Ellen Malcom of 964 Dresden Place, Robert McCory of East Central Community Council, Edgar Larson of 965 East 1000 South and Udell Hill of 447 South 900 East all addressed this issue. They were concerned about the density this development would cause in the area and the negative effect on traffic. Mr. Rawlins Young, Sugarhouse Community Council, said that in planning for an urban trail there were concerns regarding encroachments on the canal and he asked that the city maintain surface rights.
Mr. James indicated that if Parcel 34 is not deeded to Vantage Corp. by the city the apartment complex will still be built, however, this parcel would mean a difference of only eight units. He said they want to use some of Parcel 34 for recreational amenities and will use a compatible design for the area whatever the Council’s decision. He said that they own property on 1000 East which will be used as an access.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmember Whitehead and Councilmember Hardwick who were absent at the time of the vote.
Councilmember Davis, without objection, referred this petition to policy session on August 14, 1984 and to the regular meeting of August 14, 1984 for a decision.
(P 84-44)
CITIZEN COMMENTS
#1. Gordon Kirby said that there is a public restroom facility located on private property near the city watershed in Brighton. He was concerned about the poor condition of the facility located so near the watershed. Mayor Wilson said that he would contact public utilities to check into the problem.
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.