PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1984
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1984, AT 5:10 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 and conducted the meeting.
POLICY SESSION
#1. Leigh von der Esch briefed the Council on agenda items. Ms. von der Esch stressed that the 1983-84 budget opening should be done before it is time to approve the 1984-85 budget.
#2. Mary Lee Peters briefed the Council on the upcoming Brown Bag Concert Series.
#3. Randall Dixon briefed the Council on background information concerning a name change for Wasatch Springs Park. Mr. Dixon told the Council that the park was originally called Warm Springs Park and that the return to this name would be historically significant. Councilmember Whitehead suggested that the Council draft a letter of support for this measure.
#4. Allen Johnson and Bill Wright, planning and zoning, briefed the Council on the Sugar House Master Plan. They cited several specific problems expressed by the business and residential communities. Business concerns included: The business community objects to zoning for high density residential usage in an area that is “natural” for high level commercial development; they also object to zoning that designates specific types of businesses such as “specialty retail”; the business community is concerned that height restrictions on buildings below 13th East are overly restrictive; they feel that when the railroad tracks are abandoned, a bike path should be constructed.
Community concerns included: Citizens feel that height restrictions are too lenient; they do not want high density housing, they would prefer an “R-2” designation; they don’t approve of the linking of Sugarmont Avenue with the freeway; citizens want more Class III bike routes that are separated from the traffic flow.
#5. Councilmember Sydney Fonnesbeck briefed the Council on the Sacramento Seismic Convention. She said that she feels good about the city’s decision to go outside the state for advice on the City and County Building and that the Council may be “overprotective” of the building according to seismic standards.
The policy session adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REG(JLAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, MAY 1, 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 Wilson, Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, and Roger Cutler, city attorney, were present at the meeting.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at and Councilmember Sydney Fonnesheck conducted the meeting.
Invocation was given by Police Chaplain Bruce Jenkins.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to approve the minutes, as corrected, of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meetings held Tuesday, April 17, Thursday, April 19, Tuesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 26, 1984, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(M 84-1)
Special Presentation
#1. Judge Dee, acting in his capacity as a naval officer, formally invited the Salt Lake City Council to the formal commissioning of the U.S.S. Salt Lake City which is an attack submarine. This ceremony will be held in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 12, 1984. Mayor Wilson said that this is a major event and he felt that naming this submarine after Salt Lake City showed a spirit of support for the people who serve on this vessel.
Special Recognition
#1. Councilmember Shearer presented a resolution of condolence to the family of Joe L. Christensen. Mr. Christensen served on the Salt Lake City Commission for 16 years and was also an active participant in the community. Councilmember Shearer indicated that with her involvement in the community she has found that Mr. Christensen was the best-loved city commissioner. Mayor Wilson said that Ms. Christensen was unable to attend the meeting but she thanked the Council for this resolution. He also said that Mr. Christensen worked hard to expand the parks and bring recreation to the city.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to adopt the Resolution of Condolence, Resolution 43 of 1984, presented to the family of Joe. L. Christensen, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(R 84-1)
#2. Councilmember Whitehead presented a resolution of appreciation to the members of the 1983 and 1984 Salt Lake Area Community Councils Budget Committees. The detailed reports submitted by the budget committees contained valuable suggestions pertaining to the budget and the management and direction of city government. Mayor Wilson presented an official letter of appreciation from the Mayor's Office and he said that the budget this year was better because of the recommendations and efforts of the Salt Lake Area Community Councils Budget Committees.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to adopt the Resolution of Appreciation, Resolution 44 of 1984, presented to the members of the 1983 and 1984 Salt Lake Area Community Council Budget Committees, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(R 84-1)
PETITIONS
Petition 400-3 of 1982 by Boyd Stevens, et al.
RE: The vacation of an alley in the Emerson Heights Subdivision and a portion of an alley in the Liberty Heights and Emerson Heights Subdivisions.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Ordinance 28 of 1984, vacating a 12-foot-wide alley located in Emerson Heights Subdivision, and a portion of a 12-foot-wide alley located in Liberty Heights and Emerson Heights Subdivisions, said alley runs east/west between 13th and 14th East Streets parallel to Kensington Avenue, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 83-266)
Petition 400-54 of 1983 by Rolla H. Long.
RE: The vacation of a public alley located within the Seventh South Subdivision, said alley being 15 feet wide and running east from 1100 West to Goshen Street at approximately 715 South. This petition was pulled at the request of the petitioner and is to be scheduled for a later meeting.
(P 83-495)
Petition 400-100 of 1983 by Vern Dipo, et al.
RE: The vacation of a public alley located within the Nye’s Addition Subdivision, said alley being 15 feet wide and running south from 1300 South Street between Edison and 200 East Streets.
Councilmember Shearer said that some abutting properties have no other access except by the alley and therefore this alley vacation would not be compatible to the whole neighborhood.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to reject Petition 400-100 of 1983 submitted by Vern Dipo, et al., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 84-9)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY ATTORNEY
#1. RE: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake County enabling county personnel to issue city parking citations in county parking lots and providing for furnishing by city to county of Salt Lake City ticket books for such use.
Without objection, Councilmember Fonnesbeck referred this resolution to the consent agenda for May 8, 1984.
(C 84-148)
CITY COUNCIL
#l. RE: A request by Delbert B. Ward for repeal of Section 15—2-3.22 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, Fire Prevention, pertaining to the requirement for modification of existing buildings of two-story height.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, July 10, 1984, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the request by Mr. Ward, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(G 84-10)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: The Westside Neighborhood Land Use Plan.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to schedule a public hearing for Tuesday, May 15, 1984, at 6:15 p.m. to discuss this plan, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(T 84-9)
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
#1. RE: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute all form agreements with the Utah Department of Community and Economic Development for funds to assist in repair of public facilities damaged or destroyed by flooding or mudslides.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to suspend the rules and adopt on first reading, Resolution 45 of 1984 authorizing the execution of all interlocal cooperation form agreements between Salt Lake City Corporation and Utah Department of Community and Economic Development for funds to eligible applicants for assisting in repair of public facilities damaged or destroyed by flooding or mudslides, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(R 84-7)
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
#1. RE: The reappointment of R. Gordon Bader to the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the reappointment of R. Gordon Bader to the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 84-7)
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
#1. RE: The reappointment of Edmund Allen to the Board of Examiners and Appeals.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the reappointment of Edmund Allen to the Board of Examiners and Appeals, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 84-8)
#2. RE: The budget message for the Fiscal Year 1984-85 budget.
Mayor Wilson presented his budget message for the fiscal period July 1, 1984, through June 30, 1985. The complete budget message is on file in the Office of the City Recorder.
The proposed budget for all city funds is $194,278,924. Of this, $68,494,100 is for the general fund operations, an increase of 2.8% over the 1983-84 amended budget. The Mayor reported that the operations, noncapital general fund budget can be balanced this year with no recommended tax increases. Overall, the 1984-85 general fund revenues are estimated to increase over the 1983-84 amended budget. The estimated general fund operating revenues will total $68,494,100 as compared with projected actual revenues of $66,262,235 for the 1983-84 fiscal year. This represents an overall increase of 3.4%. The Mayor requested that 3.43 mills, $4.6 million, be budgeted for the capital improvement programs which will include a first phase design, engineering and tower stabilization program of work on the City and County Building rehabilitation project. Because the county is still deciding what they believe their responsibilities to be with the building, the Mayor presented the recommendation on the portion of mill levy set aside for the City and County Building with the caveat that the county also make their financial commitment for this year’s mill levy setting in June. In addition to the general fund revenue sources for capital improvements, the Mayor recommended contributions of $1.9 million from the Community Development Block Grant, $9.0 million from other federal, state and county sources, $2.9 million from property owner assessments, and $1.2 million from other private and enterprise sources.
This is a total capital improvement program request of $19.6 million. The Mayor emphasized the need to increase the overall capital improvement expenditures because this is becoming an increasingly critical problem, therefore, he recommended that of the 3.43 mills requested for general fund support, 3.0 mills used last year to increase fund balance, he kept in the mill levy but be shifted to partially cover the cost of the CIP program. He also requested an increase of .43 mills in order to begin active rehabilitation on the City and County Building and fund the rebuilding of the city’s infrastructures.
The Mayor recommended $219,000 to cover some of the operating costs for the economic development program. He encouraged the Council to give this small investment a chance to produce a return of profit to the taxpayers of Salt Lake City in future years to come. In reference to the public utilities budget the Mayor said that streamlining in the water department has helped the department operate since 1980 without an increase in water rates for departmental operations. However, the water department needs an increase of 20% in the rate structure to meet present demands. The Mayor said that he carefully reviewed the department’s budget and believes that the increase is necessary.
The Mayor also recommended an increase of $50,000 in the contribution to the Salt Lake Council for the Arts, with the request that a special contribution be made to the major arts groups in recognition of the excellent job they do in selling the community in the state and nationwide. He also requested that $100,000 be set aside for capital improvements at Tracy Aviary. In conclusion, the Mayor said that this budget is one of great potential. Fund balance is up to a respectable level, the capital improvement program is gaining momentum, city employees will receive fair and equitable increases in pay, taxpayers can feel that they are only paying for valuable and needed levels of service, and the Council is not faced with increasing taxes to cover operating costs.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Resolution 46 of 1984 adopting tentative budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985, file the tentative budgets in the Office of the City Recorder for public inspection, and set a public hearing on the tentative budgets, including federal revenue sharing, for Tuesday, May 15, 1984 at 6:30 p.m., which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to file the library budget in the Office of the City Recorder for public inspection as soon as the budget is received, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(B 84-3, B 84-4)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. RE: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with Utah Department of Transportation for certain construction material tests for Salt Lake City.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 47 of 1984 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Utah Department of Transportation whereby UDOT will perform certain construction materials tests for Salt Lake City, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 84-134)
#2. RE: Rebidding of the Main Street Beautification Project No. 38-728.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 48 of 1984 rejecting the current bids for the Main Street Beautification Project No. 38-728 and authorizing the rebidding, with bids to be opened before the City Council in their meeting of Tuesday, May 15, 1984, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 84-2)
#3. RE: An interlocal agreement with Salt Lake City, Utah, Federal Heights Alley Refuse Collection Special Service District.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Hardwick seconded to suspend the rules and adopt on first reading, Resolution 49 of 1984 authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Salt Lake City, Utah, Federal Heights Alley Refuse Collection Special Service District for an efficient and cost-effective method of collection of refuse and waste from residences within their respective jurisdictions, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 84-149)
#4. RE: Curb and Gutter Special Improvement District 38-700, miscellaneous streets within Salt Lake City.
Ms. Leigh von der Esch, council executive director, said that the document pertaining to this SID has been reviewed by the city treasurer and engineer. At the conclusion of the protest period the ordinance will actually be in effect.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to approve the findings, recommendations, and decisions of the Board of Equalization relating to Curb and Gutter Extension District 38-700, approve the assessment rolls as modified and adopt Ordinance 29 of 1984, 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. 38-700 for the purpose of paying the costs of constructing improvements on certain streets within the municipality consisting of the removal and reconstruction of street paving, construction of curb and gutter, sidewalks and driveways and installation of drainage facilities and other utility improvements and modifications; and all other miscellaneous work necessary to complete the improvements in a proper and workmanlike manner; reaffirming the establishment of a special improvement guaranty fund; and establishing the effective date of this ordinance, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(O 82-12)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Industrial Revenue Bond.
RE: An Industrial Revenue Bond in the amount of $3,000,000 for J.J. BAKD Limited Partnership to acquire an existing KOA Kampground and related facilities located at 1400 West North Temple.
A public hearing was held at 6:15 p.m. to discuss this request. Allen Johnson, planning and zoning, indicated that there are three conditions which must be met in connection with this Industrial Revenue Bond. First, the west edge of the KOA Kampground is zoned residential and the owner needs to have approval for conditional use. Second, the State of Utah is developing a building in the area and it is their intention to acquire a north portion of the campground property, also the developer of the building will be required to upgrade Garside Avenue to North Temple which will probably require the purchase of some KOA property; third, because the state needs to purchase property from the KOA, a revised property description for the IRB procedures needs to be drafted taking into consideration the possibility that some of the KOA property will be sold to the State of Utah.
Lance Bateman, finance director, indicated that these conditions will be reviewed along with the enactment resolution. Roger Cutler, city attorney, indicated that appropriate protections for the public interests can be included in the bond documents. Fred Olsen, bond counsel, indicated that the issuance of this IRB will depend on the decision of the House and Senate regarding industrial revenue bonding. He said that J.J. BAKD wanted to accomplish the necessary proceedings so that if it is possible to issue the bonds, this can he done quickly. Brent Menlove, J.J. BAKD, indicated that there would not be a problem meeting the conditions as outlined and he said that they are in the process of getting conditional use approval and are willing to sell property if necessary. Bernice Cook asked if the permanent residents in this trailer park would lose their homes. Councilmember Whitehead indicated that no one would lose their home. B. T. Price mentioned that property in this area may be needed for the expansion of the fairgrounds and a retention pond.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 84-7)
CITIZEN COMMENTS
#1. B. T. Price was concerned that the recently enacted fire code and the sewer rates would cause the closure of two of his businesses. Mayor Wilson indicated that lives have been lost because of inadequate fire codes. He also indicated that services cost money and the necessary rates have to be charged in order to provide the services.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.