The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 315, City Council Office, City County Building, 451 South State.
The following Council Members were present:
Lee Martinez Joanne Milner Mary Mark
Deeda Seed Tom Godfrey Bryce Jolley
Keith Christensen
Roger Cutler, City Attorney; Kerri Nakamura, Deputy Council Director, and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember Seed presided at and Councilmember Christensen conducted the meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held May 13, 1997, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(M 97-1)
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1. RE: Approving the appointment of Denise A. Dragoo to the Land Use Appeals Board for a term extending through December 31, 1999.
(I 97-9)
#2. RE: Approving the appointment of Dorothy D. Sturzenegger to the Utah Air Travel Commission for a term extending through September 1, 1999.
(I 97-4)
#3. RE: Approving the reappointment of Max J. Smith to the Planning Commission for a term extending through July 1, 2001.
(I 97-10)
#4. RE: Approving the reappointment of Nafitalai Unga Kioa to the Library Board for a term extending through June 30, 2000.
(I 97-20)
Approving the reappointment of Kenneth Luker to the Library Board for a term extending through June 30, 2000.
(I 97-20)
#5. RE: Approving the reappointment of Robert Archuleta to the Capital Improvement Program Citizen Board for a term extending through June 5, 2000.
(I 97-1)
#6. RE: Approving the reappointment of Dina B. Williams to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term extending through July 14, 2000.
(I 97-6)
#7. RE: Approving the reappointment of Paul C. Rasmussen to the Salt Lake City Arts Council for a term extending through July 1, 2000.
(I 97-13)
Approving the reappointment of Haruko T. Moriyasu to the Salt Lake City Arts Council for a term extending through July 1, 2000.
(I 97-13)
Approving the reappointment of Tony R. Brazelton to the Salt Lake City Arts Council for a term extending through July 1, 2000.
(I 97-13)
NEW BUSINESS
#1. RE: Consider adopting a resolution expressing the official intent of the Board of Trustees of the Municipal Building Authority of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, to reimburse certain capital expenditures from the proceeds of one or more obligations to be issued by the Authority.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Martinez seconded to recess as the City Council and convene as the Municipal Building Authority, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to suspend the rules and adopt Resolution 27 of 1997, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to adjourn as the Municipal Building Authority and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(R 97-2)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Consider a motion adopting the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME); Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG); and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs as outlined on the Council staff report.
ACTION: Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to adopt a motion approving the legislative intent statements, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(C 97-222)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at the northeast corner of Richmond Street and Zenith Avenue from Medium Density Residential (RMS-30) to Commercial Business (CB) pursuant to Petition No. 400-97-3.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Martinez seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to adopt Ordinance 23 of 1997, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(P 97-16)
#2. RE: Accept public comment and consider 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, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998, including but not limited to:
a) Adopting an ordinance approving an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Local 1004 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), representing the "100 Series" employees and appropriating necessary funds to implement, for fiscal year 1997-98, the provisions of the amendment and the second year of the Memorandum of Understanding.
(O 96-23)
b) Adopting an ordinance approving an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Local 1004 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), representing the "200 Series" employees and appropriating necessary funds to implement, for fiscal year 1997-98, the provisions of the amendment and the second year of the Memorandum of Understanding.
(O 96-22)
c) Adopting an ordinance approving the Compensation Plan for "300 and 600 Series" employees of Salt Lake City.
(O 97-6)
d) Adopting an ordinance approving an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1645, representing the "400 Series" employees and appropriating necessary funds to implement, for fiscal year 1997-98, the provisions of the amendment and the second year of the Memorandum of Understanding.
(O 96-21)
e) Adopting an ordinance approving the Memorandum of Understanding between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Salt Lake Police Association, International Union of Police Associations, Local 75, AFL-CIO representing the "500 Series" City employees.
(O 97-7)
f) Adopting an ordinance approving the Compensation Plan for "700 Series" employees of Salt Lake City.
(O 97-8)
g) Adopting an ordinance approving the Compensation Plan for "800 Series" employees of Salt Lake City.
(O 97-9)
h) Adopting an ordinance approving the Compensation Plan for "900 Series" employees of Salt Lake City.
(O 97-10)
i) Adopting an ordinance approving the Compensation Plan for executive employees and elected officials of Salt Lake City.
(O 97-11)
j) Adopting an ordinance amending Section 9.08.030 pertaining to capital improvement plans for the refuse fund including future years' funding requirements.
(O 97-13)
k) Adopting an ordinance amending Salt Lake City, Title 15 Chapter 16, relating to fees for park and recreation facilities, including the City's Golf Program thereby funding years 1-3 of the Golf Business Plan.
(O 97-14)
l) Adopting an ordinance amending Sections 17.16.670 and 17.16.680 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to water rates and thereby approving the 5-year capital improvement plan for the water fund including future years' funding requirements.
(O 97-15)
m) Adopting an ordinance repealing Sections 14.32.413 and 14.32.417 and amending Sections 14.08.040, 14.10.040, 14.10.090, 14.32.231, 14.32.365, 14.32.411 and 14.32.501, Salt Lake City Code, relating to work in the public way.
(O 97-16)
n) 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, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998.
(O 97-17)
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to refer Item No. 2 a-n to June 10, 1997, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: JoAnn Deakin, 1232 West Wasatch Avenue, spoke concerning water rates. She said she was aware the water system needed upgrading but she and her neighbors could not afford an increase in water fees. She said when water rates increased, rents would also increase. She said she wanted the Council to consider the overall impact rate increases would have on families.
Councilmember Seed said the Council was working with the Director of Public Utilities to investigate ways to mitigate the impact of fee increases to elderly, disabled and low income families. She said the Council was also concerned about safety for City residents.
Andrea Kirby, 278 East 100 South #9, submitted written comments concerning parking zones.
Doyle Parton, 1535 West Haslem Circle, submitted written comments concerning golf fees.
#3. RE: Consider adopting the final budget for the Library Fund of Salt Lake City, Utah for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998.
(B 97-3)
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Jolley seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Godfrey seconded to refer this item to June 10, 1997 for formal consideration, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#4. RE: Consider approving a resolution adopting the budget of the Municipal Building Authority of Salt Lake City for fiscal year 1997-98.
ACTION: Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to recess as the City Council and convene as the Municipal Building Authority, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember Milner seconded to close the public hearing and refer this Item to June 10, 1997 for formal consideration, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
Councilmember Godfrey moved and Councilmember Martinez seconded to adjourn as the Municipal Building Authority and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(B 97-2)
The meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
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