PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1984
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, JULY 31, 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
Ms. Leigh von der Esch, council executive director, briefed the Council on an ordinance regulating second hand junk dealers. The Council felt that allowances should be made for consignment shops and shops selling such things as antique clothing. Such allowances would exempt these shops from being required to fingerprint and otherwise question their customers. Councilmember Mabey was concerned that the ordinance also include a provision to prohibit the building of junk or second-hand shops near schools. Ms. von der Esch briefed the Council on the clarification of an ordinance regulating the sale of beer.
The Council discussed the problem of weed growth in the city. Ms. von der Esch said that 300 notices of weed violations have been tendered and that a contractor has been contacted to take care of the problem. Larry Livingston, council legislative analyst, discussed the issue of angle curb versus parallel parking with the Council. Councilmember Mabey said that he was opposed to the idea of eliminating angle curb parking, citing that most people have a difficult time parallel parking. Councilmember Shearer briefed the Council on the progress of the Sugar House Beautification Project.
The policy session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 31, 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 EARL F. HARDWICK GRANT MABEY IONE M. DAVIS SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER.
Councilmember Shearer was absent from the meeting. Mayor Ted L. Wilson, Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, and Walter Miller, deputy city attorney, were present at the meeting.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at and conducted the meeting. Invocation was given by Police Chaplain Dick Talbot.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meetings held Tuesday, July 17, 1984, and Thursday, July 19, 1984, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(M 84-1)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
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.
Without objection, Council Chairperson Whitehead referred this ordinance to the Council staff.
(O 84-24)
#2. RE: An ordinance amending Section 20-29-6(3) and 20-29-6(a) regarding license and business regulation non-profit clubs and associations.
Detective Fahrni, police department, explained that this amendment will make enforcement of the ordinance easier in regards to private, non-profit clubs. He indicated that because of the lack of clarification in the ordinance there was a problem with determining whether or not the Class “B private club must operate as a Class “B” restaurant. He said that a license for a Class “B” restaurant allows for the consumption of beer served in the original container with an order of food; the Class “B” private clubs have been serving beer in the original container or in draft form, with or without food. He said that the state liquor commission leaves control of the sale of beer to the cities. It is felt that the amendment will coincide with the charter given by the state to the Class “B" private clubs and will allow them to dispense beer, without a food item, either in the original container or draft form. He said that this amendment will only affect the nonprofit charter clubs and that a state charter will be required before a Class “B” private club license is granted.
Councilmember Davis moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 51 of 1984, amending Sections 20-29-6(3) and 20-29-6(a) of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to license and business regulation non-profit clubs and associations, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(0 84-14)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: An interlocal agreement with Salt Lake County for joint acquisition of real property for expansion of landfill operations.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to adopt Resolution 78 of 1984 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County for the joint acquisition of real property for expansion of landfill operations, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(C 84-299)
#2. RE: A resolution declaring the intent to create a special improvement district known as Lighting District #2.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules and adopt on first reading, Resolution 79 of 1984 declaring the intention of the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, to create a special improvement district to be known as Lighting District #2, to operate and maintain improvements and to levy assessments to pay all or a portion of the costs arising therefrom according to plans and specifications on file in the office of the City Engineer, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(Q 83-5)
#3. 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. Mr. Dick Groen suggested that this agreement be tabled because in his opinion the gates do not benefit the public.
Without objection, Council Chairperson Whitehead referred the resolution to the consent agenda for August 7, 1984.
(C 84-330)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Electrical Regulations
RE: An ordinance amending Section 5-9-1 and adding Sections 5-9-19, 5-9-20, and 5-9-21 relating to electrical regulations.
A public hearing was held at 6:15 p.m. to consider this ordinance. Roger Evans, building and housing, explained that this amendment adopts the 1984 edition of the National Electrical Code. He indicated that most of the contractors are following this code because it has been distributed. Ms. Leigh von der Esch, council executive director, said that the Housing Advisory Board approved this amendment and groups affected by this change have been notified. No one from the audience addressed this issue.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt Ordinance 52 of 1984, amending Section 5-9-1 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, and adding Sections 5-9-19, 5-9-20, and 5-9-21 relating to electrical regulations, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(O 84-22)
CITIZEN COMMENTS
#1. Bernice Cook expressed concern about the street construction underway on 1300 South and State Street. She felt that the condition of the street and the absence of appropriate signs would cause accidents. She was also concerned because the weeds in her area have grown tall and nothing is being done to solve the problem. She suggested that the money which has been appropriated for weed control be used to solve as many problems as possible.
#2. B.T. Price mentioned that Salt Lake City has a chance to get an AMTRAK station and he felt that a nice facility would greatly benefit the west side of Salt Lake. He suggested that the Mayor meet with representatives of AMTRAK about the possibility of a station in Salt Lake.
#3. Dick Groen expressed concern about blight on the west side. It was his opinion that the city would grow to the west and this area needs city support.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.