The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 326, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present: Carlton Christensen Joanne Milner Keith Christensen Deeda Seed Roger Thompson Tom Rogan Bryce Jolley.
Council Chair Jolley presided at and conducted the meeting.
Councilmember Jolley called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
#1. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING REVIEW OF COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Cindy Gust-Jenson said Item B-3, National Night Out Against Crime resolution, Captain Bill Shelton would be present to receive the resolution. She said Councilmember Thompson would read the resolution. She said Item D-7, closing a portion of an alley between 2100 South and Westminster Street and 1200 East and Douglas Street, Council did not have the paperwork in their packets because it was not available. She said this item was routine and asked the Council if it would be acceptable to set the date. She said the Council would receive a briefing the week before the hearing. All Council Members were in favor of setting the date.
Ms. Gust-Jenson said Unfinished Business, Council would not be able certified tax rate number was not available from the County. She said the City could be $1.5 million short in its revenues as predicted by the County. She said as of 5:00 p.m., the County had indicated they might be incorrect in their estimates. She said there was a systems problem between the State and the County. She said the Council could adopt as many budget related items as possible and then confirm the decisions later.
Anne Gerber, Associate Deputy Director/Budget & Policy Analyst, said she had motions available for the Council. She said differences in the revised motions were in F-1, final budget adoption, and F-3, tax levy. She said the Council could either adopt the budget the way it was set last Tuesday or assume that up to $1.5 million in cuts would have to be made. She said the Council could start straw polling what kind of cuts could be made. She said there were three options which showed three different tentative budgets which the Council could adopt; 1) the budget from last Tuesday, 2) a budget with $1.5 million cut out by specific projects, and 3) a budget with $1.5 million cut out with a 1.14% reduction across the board on the general fund. Ms. Gerber said the tax levy motion allowed some leeway to continue to defer the meeting as necessary. Councilmember K. Christensen proposed the Council tentatively adopt and then adjust the budget if necessary. Council Members Thompson, Seed and Rogan were in agreement. Ms. Gerber said the Council could continue all budget related items to a specific date. Councilmember Jolley requested Ms. Gerber to write a motion allowing Council staff to move the date until the budget adoption date was confirmed. Councilmember K. Christensen asked if everything but F-1, final budget, F-3, tax levy, and F-7, Library budget could be adopted. Ms. Gust-Jenson said that was correct. She asked the Council to choose some dates for the budget adoption. All Council Members were in favor of Thursday, June 11th at 5:20 p.m., Tuesday, June 16th at 6:30 p.m. or Thursday, June 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Ms. Gust—Jenson said Item F-9, tax and revenue anticipation notes, a letter had been received from the City Treasurer which stated the tax notes were sold at a net effective interest rate of 3.724%. She said Item F-11, general obligation bonds in the amount of $84,000,000, a letter from County Commission Chair Brent Overson was attached indicating the County’s overall interest in continuing to work with the City on the property issue. She said the other document was a history and current status report from City Administration.
Ms. Gust-Jenson said Item F-12, Municipal Building Authority budget adoption, the agenda said public comment would be accepted. She said that language was wrong. She said Item G-4, Budget Amendment No. 4, Bruce Baird, Attorney, was representing some clients in the downtown area who had concerns about light rail. She said he might speak about $250,000 which was allocated for the Downtown Alliance to help mitigate light rail construction.
See File M 98-5 for announcements.
#2. INTERVIEW ELMER BULLOCK PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CDAC).
Mr. Bullock said he was from District 2 and had served on the Board for one term. He said he was from the Poplar Grove area. He said he was involved because he wanted to do what he could to help the Poplar Grove community. He said he felt there should be a process between the Mayor, the Council and the CDAC Committee to meet jointly to make final decisions.
#3. INTERVIEW MARSHA MIDGLEY PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HER REAPPOINTMENT TO THE CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING CONSERVANCY AND USE COMMITTEE.
Ms. Midgley said she had enjoyed her time on the Committee. She said she had served on the Arts Council. She said it had been a positive learning experience for her.
#4. INTERVIEW FREDERICK A. MORETON, JR. PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS REAPPOINTMENT METROPOLITAN WATER TO THE DISTRICT.
Mr. Moreton, Jr. said he was first appointed in 1987 as a director after attending meetings for approximately one year. He said the Board had a policy that before a director was appointed, there needed to be some interest in the Board and the person had to become familiar with the affairs which were conducted by the Metropolitan Water District. He said a few years later he was appointed secretary and then Vice Chairman. He said one year ago he became Chairman of the Board.
#5. INTERVIEW PALMER A. DEPAULIS PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION OF HIS REAPPOINTMENT TO THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT.
Mr. DePaulis said he had enjoyed this appointment. He said he had served on the District since he left office in 1992. He said he hoped he had been able to provide the Board with some expertise and history of working with water issues throughout the years. He said the Board worked very well.
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 315, City Council Chambers, City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Carlton Christensen Deeda Seed Tom Rogan
Joanne Milner Roger Thompson Bryce Jolley
Keith Christensen
Kay Christensen, Deputy Mayor/Chief of Staff; Roger Cutler, City Attorney; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; and Beverly Jones, Deputy Recorder were present.
Councilmember Jolley presided at and Councilmember Seed conducted the meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held June 2, 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(M 98-1)
#3. Adopting a joint resolution with the Mayor for National Night Out Against Crime.
ACTION: Councilmember C. Christensen moved and Councilmember K. Christensen seconded to adopt Resolution 39 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Thompson and Deputy Mayor Kay Christensen presented the resolution to Captain Bill Shelton from the Police Department and Kathy Gunn from Mobile Watch.
(R 98-1)
CITIZEN COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL (ON ANY ITEM NOT SCHEDULED FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, AS WELL AS ON ANY OTHER CITY BUSINESS).
Bob Fisher, 2172 Hannibal Street, said he did not want the Metropolitan Hall of Justice block demolished because it would raise taxes.
Tony Weller, 254 South Main Street, said he was from Sam Weller's Book Store. He said he wanted to speak about the City's grants to offset losses from light rail construction on Main Street. He said the loans represented about 1/60th of what the businesses will have lost by August. He said he was talking the difference between expenses and earnings. He said his elderly parents were spending their savings to save the business. Mr. Weller said it took less money and energy to preserve something than it did to replace it once it had been lost. He said he hoped the light rail project would represent learning to the future that one should not sacrifice the short term interests of citizens for the long term interests of light rail.
Suzanne Dailey, 1546 East Sunnyside Avenue, said she was the President of the Friends of the Salt Lake City Public Library. She said this organization was formed over 35 years ago to spearhead a drive to build a new main library. She said members believed strongly in the need for a new library. She said the drive had been successful and the library was built. She said they supported the efforts to construct a proposed new main library for Salt Lake. She said their organization was concerned about all six libraries in the system. She said they would continue their efforts to inform the public of the need for a new library and would ask for their support on election day. She asked the Council to vote in favor of a new library and to put the question before the voters.
Karen Rawitscher, 469 North 200 West, said she was from the Children's Museum of Utah and was speaking in support of the new library. She said she wanted the bond to go before the voters for the Metropolitan Hall of Justice (MHJ) block because she wanted to see the whole block developed.
Senator Dave Buhler, 1436 South Yuma Street, said he was concerned about the bond election being held in August rather than waiting three months until the General Election. He said $84,000,000 was a significant burden on the taxpayers of the City. He said this issue needed the widest possible public support.
Richard Smith, 1356 Wilton Way, said he wanted to hold the election in November. He said off season elections were expensive and the money could be better spent on additional City services.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1. RE: Approving the appointment of M. Diane Edmonds to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board for a term extending through December 31, 1999.
(I 98-18)
#2. RE: Approving the appointment of Karen R. Hill to the Community Development Advisory Committee for a term extending through July 1, 2001.
(I 98-16)
#3. RE: Adopting Resolution 37 of 1998 authorizing the approval of an interlocal agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the State of Utah for Salt Lake City to receive funding from the State of Utah, Office of Reparation, in the amount of $69,649 to continue its Victims of Crime Advocate services to victims of domestic abuse and other crimes.
(C 98-365)
#4. RE: Setting the date of July 16, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. to accept public comment for the purpose of a public hearing as required by Section 17A-2-1206(4), Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, would be to (1) inform the public about the proposed redevelopment project area (the Project Area); and (2) to allow public input into the agency deliberations on designating a project area.
(H 98-3)
#5. RE: Setting the date of July 14, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting ordinances vacating a portion of the Kimball Subdivision pursuant to Petition No. 400-97-69 and an ordinance closing a portion of Arapahoe Avenue between 800 West and Interstate 15 pursuant to Petition No. 400-97-66.
(P 98-46)
#6. RE: Setting the date of July 14, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at approximately 221 East 2100 South from CB to RMF-45 pursuant to Petition No. 400-98-06.
(P 98-47)
#7. RE: Setting the date of July 14, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion of an alley located between 2100 South and Westminster Street and 1200 East and Douglas Street pursuant to Petition No. 400-98-11.
(P 98-48)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting the final budget, excluding the budget for the Library Fund which is separately adopted, and the employment staffing document of Salt Lake City, Utah for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999.
ACTION: Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember K. Christensen seconded to refer the adoption of an ordinance approving the final budget excluding the Library Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999 to the date of June 11, 1998 at 5:20 p.m. in the Council Chambers. If the data necessary to adopt this certified tax rate was not made available to Council staff by Salt Lake County by June 11, 1998, Council staff is authorized to defer the meeting of the final adoption of the City budget until June 16, 1998 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. If the data necessary to adopt the certified tax rate was not made available to Council staff by Salt Lake County by June 16, 1998, Council staff is authorized to defer the meeting of the final adoption of the City budget until June 18, 1998 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(B 98-1)
#2. RE: Adopting ordinances implementing various compensation plans; approving Memoranda of Understanding with Local 1004 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees for 100 and 200 Series employees; approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Firefighters for the 400 Series employees; and approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Association, International Union of Police Association, Local 75, AFL-CIO dated June 26, 1997.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to adopt Ordinances 32 through 40 of 1998, implementing compensation plans for the City's 300, 600, 700, 800, 900, and executive employees and elected officials; approving memoranda of understanding with Local 1004 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees for 100 and 200 Series employees; approving a memorandum of understanding with the International Association of Firefighters for the 400 series employees; and approving a memorandum of understanding with the Police Association, International Union of Police Associations, Local 75, AFL-CIO dated June 26, 1997, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
a) Adopting Ordinance 32 of 1998 approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and Local 1004 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) representing the 100 Series City employees.
(O 98-8)
b) Adopting Ordinance 33 of 1998 approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and Local 1004 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) representing the 200 Series City employees.
(O 98-9)
c) Adopting Ordinance 34 of 1998 approving the Compensation Plan for 300 and 600 Series employees of Salt Lake City.
(O 98-10)
d) Adopting Ordinance 35 of 1998 approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and Local 1645 of the International Association of Firefighters representing the 400 Series City employees.
(O 98-11)
e) Adopting Ordinance 36 of 1998 approving the Compensation Plan for 700 Series employees of Salt Lake City.
(O 98-12)
f) Adopting Ordinance 37 of 1998 approving the Compensation Plan for 800 Series employees of Salt Lake City.
(O 98-13)
g) Adopting Ordinance 38 of 1998 approving the Compensation Plan for 900 Series employees of Salt Lake City.
(O 98-14)
h) Adopting Ordinance 39 of 1998 approving the Compensation Plan for executive employees and elected officials of Salt Lake City.
(O 98-15)
i) Adopting Ordinance 40 of 1998 appropriating necessary funds to implement, for fiscal year 1998-99, the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Salt Lake Police Association, International Union of Police Associations, Local 75, AFL-CIO dated June 26, 1997.
(O 97-7)
#3. RE: Adopting an ordinance adopting the rate of tax levy upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to refer the adoption of the tax levy as provided for in Item F-1, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(O 98-16)
#4. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Section 17.16.070, Salt Lake City Code, relating to the amount of franchise fees collected on Public Utilities Department billings.
ACTION: Councilmember C. Christensen moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to adopt Ordinance 41 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(O 98-17)
#5. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Section 5.04.210, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to 911 emergency service fees.
ACTION: Councilmember C. Christensen moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to adopt Ordinance 42 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(O 98-18)
#6. RE: Adopting an ordinance repealing Section 12.56.070, Salt Lake City Code, and amending Section 12.56.450, relating to time-limited parking on certain streets, Section 12.56.550, relating to unauthorized use of streets, and Chapter 12.96, relating to impoundment of vehicles.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 43 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(O 98-19)
#7. RE: Adopting the final budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City, Utah for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Milner seconded to refer the adoption of the final budget of the Library fund as provided for in Item F-1, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(B 98-3)
#8. RE: Adopting an ordinance (The 1998 Assessment Ordinance) approving the assessment list; levying an annual assessment upon property in Salt Lake City, Utah Special Lighting District No. 1 (the district); establishing the effective date of the 1998 assessment ordinance; and related matters.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to adopt Ordinance 31 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(Q 98-2)
#9. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and confirming the sale of the $15,000,000 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 1998 of Salt Lake City, Utah; and providing for related matters.
ACTION: Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Resolution 36 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(Q 98-3)
#10. RE: Adopting a motion approving the City Council's legislative intent statements for fiscal year 1998-99.
ACTION: Councilmember Milner moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to adopt a motion, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
• Airport Authority Board appointments - It is the intent of the City Council that the City Administration continue to increase and maintain diversity on the Airport Authority Board. Further, due to significant long-term Airport construction and to continue the Board's existing strength, the Council requests that the Administration continue to consider people for Board appointments who have backgrounds in finance, construction, engineering, architecture, and other related fields.
• Quarterly briefings on Airport Phase I development - It is the intent of the City Council that the Airport Administration include in their quarterly briefings to the Council information regarding the Phase I Development Program so that the Council can monitor the budget, timetable, and other aspects of the program.
• Membership on City-County Board of Health - It is the intent of the City Council that the City Attorney's Office research and determine whether the City is allowed to have five members on the City-County Board of Health.
• Diversity of Neighborhood Matching Grant distributions - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration increase its effort to allocate funds from City-wide grant or loan programs including the Neighborhood Matching Grant in a geographically diverse manner. It is also the Council's intent that quarterly reports on these programs be forwarded to the Council identifying funded projects by Council district.
• Status of major CED projects - It is the intent of the City Council that the Community and Economic Development Department communicate on a quarterly basis to the Council the current status of all major CED-funded projects (i.e., master plans and all projects identified on the Council's "open items" list) as well as the expected timeline for the completion of these projects. In addition, it is the intent of the Council that the Department provide a brief summary outlining how the public will be involved and how public input will be obtained and utilized for any identified master plans.
• Traffic calming funding - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration continue funding capital improvements for traffic calming over the next four fiscal years at the level recommended for the 1998-99 fiscal year ($500,000). In addition, it is the intent of the Council that the Administration identify additional funding sources, such as national foundations, federal grants and state funding, for future traffic calming programming, including capital improvements and enforcement activities.
• Match funding of Chase Mill renovation - It is the intent of the City Council that the Chase Mill renovation project be funded by the CIP Fund by matching $1 for every $3 raised by the Friends of the Tracy Aviary from other donors up to $250,000.
• Percentage of general fund dedicated to Capital Improvement Program - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration increase the capital improvement budget to reflect 9% of general fund expenditures for fiscal year 1999-2000, and 10% of general fund expenditures by fiscal year 2000-2001.
• Long-range plans for addressing capital improvement needs - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration develop a plan for addressing the City's comprehensive capital needs after an independent study funded by the Council has been completed.
• Presentation of Mayor's recommended budget for CIP fund - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration present the Mayor's recommended budget for the Capital Improvement Program to the Council in March 1999 for Council consideration and tentative approval.
• Development of plan to address Fire Department-related Olympic requirements - It is the intent of the City Council that the Fire Department Administration develop a plan to address concerns related to the periods before, during, and after the 2002 Olympics. Further, the Council would like to be briefed on the Fire Department's progress with this plan.
• Opening of Fire Station #9 - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration work towards opening Fire Station #9 in the International Center next to the Airport.
• Identifying revenue sources/ shared cost opportunities for the Fire Department - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration explore other sources of revenue and other opportunities to share costs for the Fire Department. For example, is it possible for new developments to pay impact fees for a new fire station or new fire engines?
• Analysis of Governmental Immunity Fund - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration contract for an actuarial analysis of the Governmental Immunity Fund by an independent actuary to assure adequate reserves are being accumulated.
• Options for relocating IMS - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration continue to evaluate options for locating IMS in City-owned space.
• Increase in property tax rate for the Library - It is the intent of the City Council that the property tax rate for the Library System should be increased in the 1999-2000 fiscal year to provide revenue to buy books and improve other material collections at a new main library and to provide revenue to operate and maintain a new main library after if is built. It is the City Council's intent that the amount projected to buy books and improve material collections in any general obligation bond to finance construction of a new main library will be subtracted from the general obligation bond's total amount.
• Early notification of major issues - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration provide the Council with early notification no later than 30 days before an anticipated public hearing on policy issues which contain underlying matters coming before the Council. Further, in dealing with major issues such as Gateway transportation, the time should be no later than 90 days before an anticipated public hearing.
• Monthly status report on the City's Olympic plans - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration provide the Council with a monthly status report and quarterly briefing regarding the City's Olympic planning activities (including individual departments) as well as opportunities researched, their implementation status and the status of developing a framework for a memorandum of understanding between the City and the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee (SLOC).
• Review of City's special events ordinance - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration continue to review the City's ordinance regarding special events to determine the ordinance's feasibility with respect to the Olympics.
• Evaluation of community peace services - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration review and evaluate the services provided by the Community Peace Services program.
• Evaluation of Economic Development Corporation of Utah - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration review and evaluate the services provided by the Economic Development Corporation of Utah.
• Police management study - It is the intent of the City Council that the Police Department implement many of the recommendations of the management study (that will be completed in July 1998) during fiscal year 1998-99. Recommendations that cannot be implemented without Council action should be brought to the Council during the year. Recommendations that require negotiations with the bargaining units can be handled during the budget development process for fiscal year 1999-2000.
• City crime level - It is the intent of the City Council that the Police Department monitor the crime level in Salt Lake City compared with national averages and provide the City Council with a quarterly report. Statistics should be consistent with national reporting with explanations and narrative interpretations provided as necessary.
• Special events policy - It is the intent of the City Council that the Special Events policy be updated to charge reimbursement fees for the use of police officers at special events. It is also the intent of the City Council that reimbursement revenue received from special events be used to replenish the overtime budget so that the amount budgeted can be used for regular police work such as responding to calls for service or completing enforcement efforts near the end of a shift which may extend past the end of a shift.
• Police secondary employment policy - It is the intent of the City Council that the Police Department update the secondary employment policy and guidelines to limit or structure the amount of overtime or off-duty employment to help ensure that officers are well rested prior to beginning a City shift. It is the intent of the City Council that City liability relating to some off-duty employment be further examined and evaluated in connection with updating the policies and guidelines.
• Police dispatch workload - It is the intent of the City Council that the Police Department monitor the work load in the dispatch office to determine whether staffing levels can be decreased as the new computer aided dispatch with computer link to field officers becomes operational.
• Police overtime - It is the intent of the City Council that the Police Department monitor overtime so that it is budgeted and used as needed over the 12 month period rather than expending most of the budget during the first few months of the fiscal year.
• Speed boards - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration increase the use and number of speed boards within the City.
• Photo radar - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration research the possibility of using photo radar in school zones or other appropriate locations. The research should include an update of the report provided about three years ago to include the success that Portland, Oregon has experienced using photo radar. Changes to state law to implement use of photo radar should also be researched. The Council is interested in placing an emphasis on educating and warning drivers through this system.
• Parks maintenance standards - It is the intent of the City Council that the administration identify the amount currently spent by the City on parks maintenance and playground equipment as compared to national standards.
• Allocation of savings realized from County recreation cooperation - It is the intent of the city Council that any savings realized by increased cooperation with the County with regard to recreation programming be kept within the Public Services Department and allocated to address the City's parks needs.
• Wise water use - It is the intent of the City Council that the Department of Public Utilities continue with an education effort about wise water use.
• Secondary water in green spaces - It is the intent of the City Council that the Department of Public Utilities develop strategies to encourage use of secondary water in green spaces.
• Council discussion on revenue projections and future options - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration hold a briefing with the Council during the first quarter of fiscal year 1998-99 to discuss current revenue projections and options to increase future revenue.
• Funding plan for National League of Cities and Towns Conference - It is the intent of the City Council that the Administration propose a funding plan to the Council within fiscal year 1998-99 for the National League of Cities and Towns Conference to be held in Salt Lake City in 2002.
(G 98-15)
#11. RE: Adopting a resolution providing for the holding of a special bond election in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors thereof the question of the issuance of General Obligation bonds of the City in an amount not-to-exceed $84,000,000 and providing for related matters.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to set the date for the election on the General Election date in November of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember K. Christensen said he had serious concern about voter turnout. He said if the City was going to ask voters to approve a bond election of this magnitude, then the City should do everything within its power to see that a convenient date was set for those who would be voting. He said he was concerned about resolution of the ownership of real estate on the block. He said the extra 90 days would give the City time to hold discussion on what to do with the rest of the block.
Councilmember Jolley said he had received several phone calls from various individuals about the issue. He said he supported sending this before the voters. He said the Utah Taxpayers Association was presented with this information and were in favor of an election. He said the Association would not support an August election. He said he supported the election in November so there could be a greater consensus of all entities involved.
Councilmember Rogan said he opposed the August date for an election. He said he wanted to hold the election in November. He said it was important for voters in the community to have an informed choice. He said the City had significant needs in areas such as deferred maintenance of the infrastructure. He said it needed to be made clear to voters that by supporting the proposed bond, there would be two property tax increases.
Councilmember C. Christensen said the Council had a letter from the Chairman of the County Commission indicating a sincere desire to deal with ownership of land issues. He said Municipal elections did not carry a high turnout. He said he was not sure a November election would make a more informed election. He said an August election would give the voters an undisturbed choice and they would be able to focus on the issue.
Councilmember Milner said she concurred with Councilmember C. Christensen's rationale in reference to the bonding issue. She said she wanted to see an August 4th election. She said she did not want to limit the accessibility to voters but to capitalize on the heightened public awareness campaign which has been undertaken. She said it had been pointed out that a special election could cost from $20,000 to $40,000. She said the 90 day delay would cost the City that much more in public notification and awareness. She said the Council should take a strong stance and advocate for the bonding of the Library.
Councilmember Thompson said he was in favor of the November date.
Councilmember Seed said the proposed library was addressing a profound need for infrastructure improvement. She said a library was an important cultural institution and a resource for the community. She said the potential for the block was tremendous. She said the block would be a strong anchor for the community. She said the City needed to show that it valued the Library system.
Councilmember Jolley said he felt the majority of the Council was in favor of the proposed library. He said it would go a long ways if the Council was united in its support.
Councilmember Thompson said the library was important. He said there were several items which made him lean toward the November date. He said citizens would choose a Library over roads. He said he believed the voters had a stake in this issue and they needed to decide. He said there would be a cost savings by holding the election in November.
Kelly Murdock, Council's Financial Advisor, said if the change was made to the November election date, there were two other dates found on Page 15 of the bond resolution to be adopted which would need to be changed to conform. He said those two dates were the dates in which there was a test of the tabulating equipment and the other date was when the City Council would meet to canvass the results of the election.
Councilmember K. Christensen said he was not clear what County Commissioner Horiuchi was doing with the press release, but the Commissioner had pointed out that the County was part owner of the real estate. He said he was going to call on Commissioner Horiuchi to come forward. He said the Commissioner had said he supported the Library bond. He said if the Commissioner was offering a joint venture with the City, then he wanted to hear from Commissioner Horiuchi.
(R 98-4)
#12. RE: Approving a resolution adopting the budget of the Municipal Building Authority of Salt Lake City for fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 10, 1999.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember K. Christensen seconded to recess as City Council and convene as the Municipal Building Authority, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember K. Christensen seconded to adopt Resolution 38 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember K. Christensen seconded to adjourn as the Municipal Building Authority, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Thompson moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(B 98-2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance creating a sign overlay district for Franklin Quest Baseball Stadium and amending the Salt Lake City Zoning Code regarding the PL district sign ordinance pursuant to Petition No. 400-98-5.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Milner seconded to adopt Ordinance 44 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(P 98-36)
#2. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning properties located at 1365, 1379, and 1389 North Redwood Road from RMF-30 to R1/5000 pursuant to Petition No. 400-97-16.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 45 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Robert Strang, 1113 West 9970 South, South Jordan, said he was a property owner and was against the rezoning. He said he had submitted some proposals to the Planning staff and asked that the Planning staff have the opportunity to review the proposals.
Kathy Ellson, 1721 Baroness Place, said she had a petition signed by 51 neighbors all in favor of the rezoning.
(P 98-4)
#3. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the 1998 Salt Lake City/Salt Lake County Landfill budget.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Thompson seconded to adopt Ordinance 46 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(B 97-8)
#4. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the fiscal year 1997-98 budget.
ACTION: Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember K. Christensen moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 47 of 1998, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(B 97-11)
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.