PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1983
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1983, 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 PALMER DEPAULIS.
Council Chairperson Grant Mabey presided at this meeting.
Council Chairperson Grant Mabey conducted this meeting.
POLICY SESSION
Leigh von der Esch briefed the Council on items on the Council agenda and also on items relating to Council scheduling. Jim Christopher briefed the Council on the City’s Preservation/Development Strategies Plan. Mr. Christopher showed on a map of downtown Salt Lake City what areas are being studied for preservation. Councilmember Davis asked if the committee’s strategies considered financing for the preservation/development. Mr. Christopher indicated they were also studying financing strategies. Ray Montgomery briefed the Council on the revised proposed ordinance regarding the telecommunications site.
The policy session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1983, 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 PALMER DEPAULIS.
Mayor Ted Wilson, Albert E. Haines, Chief Administrative Officer and Roger Cutler, City Attorney, were present at the meeting.
Council Chairperson Grant Mabey presided at this meeting.
Council Chairperson Grant Mabey conducted this meeting.
Invocation was given by Police Chaplain Howard Cox.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes:
Councilmember DePaulis moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Salt Lake City Council held Tuesday, December 21, 1982, which motion carried, all members voting aye. Councilmember Shearer requested that the City Recorder begin typing the minutes and agenda on regular size (8 1/2 x 11) paper. The City Recorder indicated that this would be implemented.
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DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY ATTORNEY
#1. RE: Consider and adopt an ordinance amending Section 51-6-8 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to Public Utilities in residential districts (telecommunications equipment). Since submitting for consideration the proposed revision of Section 51-6-8, Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, it was determined through further consultation with Vern Jorgensen and Judy Lever that several changes should be made in the ordinance to address not only the concern for the enactment of the City’s policy declaration concerning the telecommunications park into ordinance form, but to also address several other related concerns which have never been addressed before. The attached ordinance revision now does this, and the City Attorney’s Office suggests that it be substituted for the one originally submitted and recommended by Mr. Jorgensen. Councilmember Shearer stated that page 4 of the ordinance had been replaced because of a grammatical error.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to adopt Ordinance 1 of 1983 amending Section 51-6-8 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, relating to Public Utilities in residential districts (telecommunications equipment) which motion carried all members voting aye except Councilmember Mabey who abstained and Councilmember Whitehead who was absent when the vote was taken.
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CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: Resolution of appreciation for Keith Bitner upon his retirement with the Salt Lake City Engineering Department.
Councilmember Mabey read the resolution for Mr. Bitner, and stated that his retirement will be a loss to the City. Mr. Bitner addressed the Council and thanked everyone responsible. He stated that he had enjoyed his work. Mayor Wilson presented Mr. Bitner with a lifetime golf pass for his service of over 30 years with the City.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded adoption of Resolution 1 of 1983 expressing appreciation to Keith Bitner, which motion carried all members voting aye.
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#2. RE: Special recognition to Chamber of Commerce Salt Lake City Song Contest Winner, Greg Boothe.
Councilmember Parker read the resolution to Mr. Boothe and thanked him for his contribution to Salt Lake City. A representative from the Chamber of Commerce played a tape of the winning song for the Council.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Shearer seconded to approve the proclamation expressing appreciation to Greg Boothe which motion carried all members voting aye except Councilmember Davis who was absent when the vote was taken.
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#3. RE: Ordinance requiring that a City Organizational Chart be designed and made available to the public.
DISCUSSION: Attached is an ordinance which was drafted providing for the submission of a City Organizational Chart at budget time. In early November the Council was provided with a salaried employees job sequence list which shows City positions and the employees filling them. Supervisor/subordinate relationships are not shown on the list. This draft ordinance would require additionally that the administration make an organizational chart for the City and make it available to the public. Since staffing is so closely linked to budget concerns, the draft requires yearly submission of an updated chart at the time of the Mayor’s recommended budget. If the ordinance draft meets with Council approval, it should be forwarded to the City Attorney for review and completion as to form.
Larry Livingston addressed the Council and explained the ordinance. He stated that he chose the budget time because the budget is discussed annually. The organizational chart would consist of the names of city employees, titles, and the relative positions between employees (supervisor/subordinate). Councilmember Davis felt it is a good proposal and recommended that the City Attorney review it. She stated that this would provide the Council with another tool in preparing the budget.
Councilmember Davis moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to refer this proposed ordinance regarding the City Organizational Chart to the City Attorney for review and be brought back before the Council within thirty days.
Roger Cutler stated that there are 2,000 City employees and stated that this would be extremely burdensome to place this many people on a chart. Mr. Livingston stated that there could be many ways to chart this. Albert Haines stated that there should be some dialogue between the Administration and the Council as to what information the Council wants and how the Council wants it can be structured. Mr. Haines suggested that the current organization chart be expanded to identify, in addition to department heads by name, division managers by name. He felt that access of the public to city employees is legitimate, however, he questioned the need for so much detail in an organization chart. Councilmember Fonnesbeck stated that on a department basis there could be an administrative chart that goes to a certain point, but each department could have its own break down. Mr. Haines indicated that each department presently has its own departmental structure. Councilmember Davis indicated that this chart would help her at budget time to determine if all positions are justified.
Councilmember Davis moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to refer the proposed ordinance regarding the City Organizational Chart to the Committee of the Whole to be reviewed with Administration and to the City Attorney for review and be brought back before the Council within 30 days, which motion carried all members voting aye except Councilmember Whitehead who was absent when the vote was taken.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
#1. RE: 1982-83 Budget opening.
DISCUSSION: A few necessary budget revision which would require amending our current appropriation have come to my attention during the past few months. Therefore, I am hereby requesting that the Council schedule a January 18, 1983, 6:00 p.m. public hearing to consider amending the 1982-83 budget. Submitted is a notice to be published in the newspaper at least seven (7) days prior to the public hearing. Also submitted is a resolution amending the budget. The documents summarizing the proposed amendment are not yet available, but will be ready for inclusion in Council packets on January 14, 1983.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to set a date for a public hearing on Tuesday, January 18, 1983 at 6:00 p.m. to consider and approve a resolution amending budgets of Salt Lake City, Utah, for the Fiscal Year 82/83, which motion carried all members voting aye except Councilmember Whitehead who was absent when the vote was taken.
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#2. RE: Proclamation for Woodrow Walton.
DISCUSSION: It has been brought to my attention that most unfortunately there was an oversight in not recognizing the contributions of Woody Walton on the occasion of his retirement from the City in December of 1980. Woody dedicated some 30 years of service to the City, heading up the Property Management area in addition to other assignments in street lighting. I would respectfully request that Council properly recognize and thank Mr. Walton for all that he contributed as a city employee. This item was pulled from the agenda.
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#3. RE: Presentation of award from the Northwestern University Traffic Institute to Chief E.L. “Bud’ Willoughby.
DISCUSSION: Over the past few years, Noel C. Bufe, Director of the Traffic Institute, has been associated with Chief Willoughby in a number of activities pertaining to traffic safety. On each occasion, Mr. Bufe has been struck by the wisdom, acumen and experience Chief Willoughby brings to each task. In addition to this, he is a master of group process, pulling us together, summarizing our positions, and pointing us in new and productive directions. In recognition of his services to the Traffic Institute and the cause of traffic safety, the Institute has prepared a suitable award for his efforts. We feel that this award would have added impact if the Council were to make the presentation - perhaps at a Council meeting. In this way, a number of Chief Willoughby’s colleagues could be informed of the high esteem in which he is held by this institution and the police community.
Mayor Wilson read the letter from Mr. Bufe and presented the award to Chief Willoughby. Chief Willoughby addressed the Council. He stated that in his 28 years of law enforcement he did not know of a single area that he has more satisfaction than representing the City of Salt Lake in working with the Traffic Institute and the National Highway Safety. He stated that one of the very high priorities of this City Council was the DUI program and getting the drunken driver off the street. He stated that Salt Lake City has been selected as one of the targets in the federal program to attack that problem. He explained that with the backing of the Council and the Mayor he has been able to participate in these programs and as a result the City has received almost $8,000 for a tracking system for DUI’s, from National Highway Safety. Chief Willoughby also expressed appreciation for his staff. He stated that this award should be shared by every man and woman of the Salt Lake City Police Department and he accepted the award on behalf of the department.
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#4. RE: Consider and approve the reappointment of Sam Harman and Lynn N. Thatcher to two-year terms on the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District Board.
DISCUSSION: Submitted is a letter from Wilbur C. Parkinson, President of the Board of Trustees of the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, recommending the reappointment of Sam Harman and Lynn M. Thatcher for another two year term on the Board. The present terms expire December 31, 1982 and the reappointment would be to December 31, 1984.
Councilmember Mabey, without objection, referred the reappointment of Sam Harman and Lynn M. Thatcher to the Mosquito Abatement District Board to the Consent agenda for January 11, 1983.
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#5. RE: Consider and approve the appointment of Louis E. Miller as Director of Airports.
DISCUSSION: In an executive session of the Airport Authority Board Meeting, with all members present except Joe Rosenblatt, it was decided to refer the two top candidates resulting from our search for a Director of Airports. They are: Louis E. Miller of Salt Lake City and Robert J. Mandeville of Reno, Nevada. While both candidates appeared to us to be highly qualified, it is the Board’s unanimous recommendation that Louis E. Miller be appointed Director of Airports.
Councilmember Mabey, without objection, referred the appointment of Louis Miller as Director of Airports to the Consent Agenda for January 11, 1983.
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#6. RE: Housing Advisory and Appeals Board.
DISCUSSION: There presently four vacancies on the housing Advisory and Appeals Board. It is recommended that Robert Gallegos be reappointed to another term, and that Maurine Swift, Taka Kida, and Jody Williams be appointed to fill the remaining vacancies.
Councilmember Mabey, without objection, referred the reappointment of Robert Gallegos and the appointment of Maurine Swift, Taka Kida and Jody Williams to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board to the Consent Agenda for January 11, 1983.
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#7. RE: Salt Lake Arts Council.
DISCUSSION: Several positions on the Salt Lake Arts Council have recently expired. I would like to appoint two new members and reappoint five existing members. The five Council members I want to reappoint are Audrey Oestreicher, Ken Burton, Craig Carter, Lake Churchill, and Brent Herridge. They have been active and helpful members and have expressed the desire to continue their involvement on the Council. I would also like to appoint Steven Swaner with the Utah Symphony and Charles Brown, an attorney with Suiter, Axland, Armstrong and Hanson, to replace Shin Swenson and Mel Larew.
Councilmember Mabey, without objection, referred the reappointment of Audrey Oestreicher, Ken Burton, Craig Carter, Lake Churchi11 and Brent Herridge, and the appointment of Steven Swaner and Charles Brown to the Salt Lake Arts Council to the Consent Agenda for January 11, 1983.
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#8. RE: Public Utilities Advisory Board.
DISCUSSION: It is recommended that W. Marvin Tuddenham be appointed to fill the existing vacancy on the Public Utilities Advisory Board.
Councilmember Mabey, without objection, referred the appointment of W. Marvin Tuddenham to the Public Utilities Advisory Board to the Consent Agenda for January 11, 1983.
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#9. RE: Library Board.
DISCUSSION: It is recommended that Sara S. Boyer be appointed to fill the existing vacancy on the Library Board. Councilmember Mabey, without objection, referred the appointment of Sara S. Boyer to the Library Board to the Consent Agenda for January 11, 1983.
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#10. RE: Consider and approve a request from the Emergency Housing Assistance Program for an appropriation of $10,000 to partially fund the Shelter Facility.
DISCUSSION: The EHAP/Shelter project has become a reality with the assistance of many local organizations within our community. This is just a temporary shelter to provide emergency housing for the unhoused families and individuals in our community. There is still a need for financial support to aid in the everyday cost of running the shelter. This is the reason for asking the City for $10,000 in assistance.
Mayor Wilson addressed the Council and stated that Administration has requested that the City match the County’s donation for the shelter facility. He stated that the Community Development Block Grant advisors indicate that there are adequate funds in slippage for emergency housing purposes. He stated that this would be a one time only contribution because this is a one time only shelter. He stated that the shelter has been administered well. There have been tremendous voluntary contributions from the public. He stated that he feels the government has a role in supporting the shelter, therefore he recommended approval.
Councilmember Whitehead asked how much has been raised by the shelter. Heber Tibbets, head of the coalition running the shelter, addressed the Council. He stated that they currently have $33,000. He stated that that they have promises for approximately $20,000, including the City’s allocation. Councilmember Whitehead asked Mr. Tibbets how much they expected costs to be until the shelter is closed. Mr. Tibbets indicated that they felt it would be approximately $50,000 for this winter. Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked why the request was for one time funding, and asked about next winter. Mayor Wilson stated that he felt it would be a two winter problem and doubted that the recession would be over prior to next winter. He stated that there may be the same problem next winter but it should be addressed at that time. Mayor Wilson indicated that we should not expect the federal government to ever bail us out of this problem. Councilmember Parker indicated that this was a wonderful program, but felt that this money should come from the private sector rather than the government. Mr. Tibbets indicated that they have received many donations of money and blankets from the private sector. He stated that if not for the private sector this facility would not be open.
Councilmember Davis asked if Mr. Tibbets had an itemized list of what the shelter has received in contributions. Mr. Tibbets indicated that he did, however, he did not have it with him. Councilmember Davis asked what the costs were for administration and overhead, and if they have a set budget. Mr. Tibbets indicated that they knew what their staff costs would be, but utilities, rehabilitation and the number of people that will use the facility cannot be predicted. He stated that the cost will be approximately $30,000 for the staff for six months. He stated that most of the help and materials to rehabilitate the facility was donated.
Mr. Tibbets indicated that the facility is housing approximately 86 people per night (10 women, 76 men). He stated that they have had approximately seven families. Councilmember Shearer indicated that there was no paperwork accompanying this request, and asked that the Council be supplied with a list in order to see where the money will come from. The Mayor indicated that he would supply this list.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to refer the request from the Emergency Housing Assistance Program for an appropriation of $10,000 to partially fund the Shelter Facility to Committee of the Whole for review and to the Consent Agenda for January 11, 1983, which motion carried all members voting aye except Councilmember Fonnesbeck and Councilmember DePaulis who voted nay and Councilmember Whitehead who was absent when the vote was taken.
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#11. RE: Special Recognition for Kerry Bate.
DISCUSSION: It is recommended that Kerry Bate, Central City Neighborhood Council, be nominated for the Employee-Citizen Recognition Award. Nearly six years ago Kerry Bate brought to the then, City Commission a proposal for the redesign of several intercity blocks in his neighborhood area. The purpose of the redesign effort was to provide much needed off-street parking, road improvements, and recreation areas for the citizens. In reviewing those projects which have been completed such as the Sego Park, it is most impressive to view the positive effect these projects have had on the Central City area. Indeed, Mr. Bate and the members of the Central City Neighborhood Council had the highest interest of their community in mind in proposing the block redesign projects. Therefore, it is requested that Kerry Bate be scheduled to appear at a City Council meeting to receive an award of recognition and an expression of appreciation from the City. Councilmember DePaulis stated that on occasion the City Council recognizes contributions of citizens to the City and to the communities in which they serve. He stated that Mr. Bate has been tireless, persistent, sometimes controversial but has always been willing to serve this community. He then read the inscription on the plaque. Mr. Bate addressed the Council and stated that it has been a pleasure to work with Salt Lake City government over the last ten years. He stated that they have had a lot of successes. He stated that a cooperative and congenial atmosphere has been created to solve problems between the City and neighborhoods. Mayor Wilson stated that he had known Mr. Bate since first elected and stated that Mr. Bate is very committed. He stated that he is a terrific neighborhood advocate. Councilmember Fonnesbeck expressed her appreciation to Mr. Bate.
Councilmember DePaulis moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to approve the special recognition for Kerry Bate which motion carried all members voting aye.
PARKS DEPARTMENT
#1. RE: That the Council consider amendments to Section 6-1-10 of the Salt Lake City Code as presented.
DISCUSSION: It is felt that under the current arrangement to much flexibility is given patrons in the type of material they are planting. Some ask to plant flowers and proceed to plant award winning rose gardens. Once permission is given, it’s very difficult to monitor the results. At present, the cemetery maintenance crews are involved in a massive cleanup and removal campaign. Because of the many years of uncontrolled planting the maintenance division suffers costly time consuming hardships.
It is felt that the Parks Department should have the final say of what should or should not be planted in the cemetery and still be able to maintain the special, personal beauty of the area. For the Council’s information, the Salt Lake City Cemetery is the last cemetery in our area to prohibit planting. All others have seen the wisdom years ago.
Councilmember Mabey, without objection, referred the proposed ordinance amending Section 6-1-10 of the Revised Ordinances relating to planting at the City Cemetery to the Parks Committee.
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PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: Curb and Gutter Special Improvement District No. 38-535 on Non-Contiguous Streets.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the resolution approving the recommendations of the Board of Equalization for the above Special Improvement District and adopt the assessment ordinance based on assessment rolls as modified by Board of Equalization.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Property Owner Assessment Funds.
DISCUSSION: The Board of Equalization and Review for the above curb and gutter Special Improvement District convened for public hearings on November 8, 9, and 10, 1982. Members of the Board of Equalization and Review as determined by City Council were Max G. Peterson, City Engineer, Walter Miller, Deputy City Attorney, and Kathryn Marshall, City Recorder. On November 29, 1982, the Board entered its recommendations and decision. It was the recommendation and decision of the Board of Equalization and Review that the assessments listed in attachments be made and the subject district be approved for assessments.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Fonnesbeck seconded to adopt Ordinance 2 of 1983 confirming the equalized assessment rolls and levying a tax providing for the assessment of property in Salt Lake City, Utah Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-535, which motion carried all members voting aye except Councilmember Whitehead who was absent when the vote was taken.
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#2. RE: Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Council Budget.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Landfill Council Budget in accordance with the terms set forth in our Landfill Interiocal Cooperative Agreement.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: The funds for the 1983 Landfill budget are totally received from charges made by use of the Landfill.
DISCUSSION: The landfill budget for 1983 is less than 1982 due to these factors: 1. In 1982, significant restoration work was done on two former landfill parcels (line item 731 103), requiring extensive purchasing, hauling; and grading of soil. The funds for this were taken from a reserve account which has been established for that purpose. 2. 31 additional acres of land were purchased in 1982 (Line item 712 000). 3. The 1982 budget contained many items incident to relocating the landfill entrance and access roads which will not be required again in 1983.
The landfill is operated on an enterprise fund basis; funds do not transfer through the City budgeting process. That Salt Lake County Commission has approved this budget, however, the concurrence of the Salt Lake City Council is required.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to refer approval of the Landfill Council Budget to the Budget, Finance and Administrative Services Committee, which motion carried all members voting aye except Councilmember Davis who was absent when the vote was taken.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Clyde W. Ferguson of Custom Body & Paint, Murray, addressed the Council regarding the new towing ordinance (Bill 77 of 1982). He stated that he felt it was discriminatory that he had to have a license to tow privately in the City limits, but could not be on the Salt Lake City Police Department rotation list for wrecks without having a lot within the City limits. Leigh von der Esch explained the reasoning behind the ordinance. She stated that citizens had complained that their cars were being towed to outlying areas such as Murray and Bountiful.
Mr. Ferguson explained that his company charges a flat rate and most companies within the City limits charge per mile. Roger Cutler indicated that Mr. Ferguson should contact the City Attorney’s office to discuss this matter. Mr. Cutler indicated that these were actually two different issues - the regulatory and revenue license and the rotation list.
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.