The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 16, 1999, 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 Joanne Milner Tom Rogan
Roger Thompson Deeda Seed Bryce Jolley
The following Councilmember was absent:
Keith Christensen
Mayor Deedee Corradini; Roger Cutler, City Attorney; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember Rogan presided at and Councilmember Thompson conducted the meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Presentation of certificate to Chris Meeker, Chief Deputy Recorder, by Jerry P. Medina, City of Taylorsville Recorder and Past President of Utah Municipal Clerks Association.
Jerry Medina, Taylorsville City Recorder, and Steve Fawcett, Deputy Director of Management Services, made the presentation.
#3. Presentation of plaques to Community Emergency Response Team corporate sponsors by Mayor Corradini, Chief Tallon and Council Vice Chair Tom Rogan.
Mayor Corradini, Fire Chief Thomas Tallon, and Council Vice Chair Tom Rogan, made the presentations.
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember C. Christensen said a number of City employees had received emergency certification and training and wanted the City to encourage further participation.
Councilmember Rogan asked if any provisions had been or could be made in departmental budgets to absorb the costs associated with the release of three department directors. Mayor Corradini said the issue was being look at. Councilmember Rogan asked Mayor Corradini if possible, to work with the Mayor Elect in order to provide feedback to the Council as soon as possible. Mayor Corradini said she would.
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
The following people spoke concerning east/west light rail and public transportation needs: Deborah Faris, University of Utah; Richard McCann, Orem, Utah; Benjamin Baird, Salt Lake City; Tyler Kirk, Taylorsville, Utah; David Pugh, Salt Lake City; Justin Heppler, University of Utah; Michael Anderson, Park City, Utah; Brandon Cook, Salt Lake City; Christopher Quan, Salt Lake City.
Phil Haderlie, Salt Lake City, and Michael Hudson, Salt Lake City, spoke against the proposed off street parking ordinance. They said one parking space per household was not enough.
Councilmember Jolley said for clarification the proposed parking ordinance allowed one automobile per licensed driver. He said the intent of the ordinance was to limit one driver from parking multiple units at their residence.
Pete Paulos, Salt Lake City, and Karen Earl, University of Utah, spoke concerning jay walking and crosswalk design and location.
David Lundquist, Salt Lake County, said he wanted to purchase eight plots in the City cemetery located next to his parents. He said the Sexton told him the plots did not meet the proper criteria and could not be sold. Mr. Lundquist said he felt the plots could be sold and asked for the Council's consideration in the matter. Councilmember Thompson said the issue was an Administrative matter and suggested someone from the Administration meet with Mr. Lundquist following the meeting.
Scott McCleary, Salt Lake County, spoke regarding the proposed impact fee ordinance. He said he fundamentally understood impact fees but was concerned about the intent of the study. He said his concern was whether the study was done to find out what the maximum allowable fees were or to analyze growth impacts.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Rogan moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
#1. RE: Setting the date of December 14, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance enacting General Fund impact fees for roadway facilities; parks, recreation facilities, open space, and trails; and public safety facilities.
(O 99-32)
#2. RE: Approving Resolution 91 of 1999, authorizing the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation, Murray City, Salt Lake County, South Salt Lake, West Valley City, Midvale City, Sandy City, South Jordan City, West Jordan City, Bluffdale City, and Lehi City establishing a mechanism for inter-jurisdictional wildland fire service.
(C 99-1023)
#3. RE: Setting the date of December 7, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting ordinances amending the text of the Sugar House Master Plan, pursuant to Section 10-9-303, Utah Code Annotated, and rezoning property located at 1106 East 2700 South from RMF-30 to CN and amending the Sugar House Master Plan land use map, pursuant to Petition No. 400-98-24.
(P 99-37)
#4. RE: Setting the date of December 7, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at 1120 East Kensington Avenue from Residential (R-1-5000) to Residential Business (RB), pursuant to petition No. 400-99-32.
(P 99-38)
#5. RE: Setting the date of December 14, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider amending Salt Lake City Ordinance No. 63 of 1999 which adopted the Final Budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.
(B 99-14)
#6. RE: Approving the appointment of Edward E. Radford to the Board of Adjustment for a term extending through December 31, 2004.
(I 99-4)
#7. RE: Approving the appointment of David Fox to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board (HAAB) for a term extending through December 31, 2001.
(I 99-10)
NEW BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting a resolution declaring the intention of the City Council of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, State of Utah, to construct improvements on certain streets and public rights of way in said City including sidewalks, escalators, bridges, crosswalks, storm drainage systems, water channels, landscaping, beautification of recreation and public area facilities, curb and gutter, irrigation systems, utility lines, paving of roads; and other miscellaneous work which is necessary to complete the above improvements; to finance the cost, under specified circumstances of maintenance and repair of designated improvements; to create Salt Lake City, Utah Railyard Special Improvement District; to defray the cost and expenses of the Improvement District by special assessments to be levied against the property benefited by the construction, repair and maintenance of such improvements; to provide Notice of Intention to authorize such improvements and, under certain circumstances, the repair and maintenance of such improvements; and to fix a time and place for protests against such improvements or the creation of said district; and to authorize and ratify a construction manager contract and related matters.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to suspend the rules and adopt Resolution 92 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(Q 99-11)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending Section 12.56.440, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to prohibited parking, Section 12.56.550 pertaining to penalties for unauthorized use of streets, and Section 12.96.080 pertaining to records of impoundment.
ACTION: Councilmember C. Christensen moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to adopt Ordinance 89 of 1999 with effective date December 4, 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember C. Christensen requested the Administration allow an educational period prior to December 4, 1999 in order to inform people about parking illegally and give them a fair amount of warning prior to enforcement.
(O 99-35)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake Zoning Code regarding the location of wireless telecommunications facilities.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember C. Christensen seconded to adopt Ordinance 93 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(O 99-30)
#2. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance for the Landfill budget, which was prepared and submitted by the Solid Waste Management Council, for Calendar Year 2000, subject to specific policy directives.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to adopt Ordinance 94 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(B 99-4)
#3. RE: Accept public comment and consider amending Salt Lake City Ordinance 63 of 1999 which adopted the Final Budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.
ACTION: Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Rogan moved and Councilmember Milner seconded to adopt Ordinance 95 of 1999, with the following amendments: The addition of a $26,600 appropriation from General Fund Contingency to the Convention and Visitors Bureau for landscaping expenses at the Information Center located at Interstate 80 and 7200 West; the allocation of the remaining $300,000 in revenue from the settlement of a lawsuit to General Fund balance instead of CIP Contingency; the deferral to a future budget amendment of the recognition of $25,000 in Fire Department Olympic planning reimbursement revenue from the State of Utah and the addition of 1.0 Full Time Employee (FTE) until such time that Federal funding has been secured; the appropriation of $259,643 in recaptured Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project balances to a 26th Year CDBG account in order to augment Federal 26th Year CDBG funding in fiscal year 2000-2001 instead of to CDBG contingency accounts; the deferral to a future budget amendment of the Gateway enhancement appropriation of $666,000 until documentation of funding could be provided; and the deferral of the public safety planning appropriation of $240,000 until a budget amendment after January 1, 2000, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Jolley, who voted nay.
DISCUSSION: The motion was developed through a series of amendments made by Council Members C. Christensen, Seed and Rogan. Councilmember Seed said she wanted to defer action on the Olympic public safety component until January 1, 2000. Councilmember Rogan said he wanted to defer action on $666,000 of gateway enhancements until funding documentation could be provided. He said verification and discussion was also needed on the designated purpose of the funds.
Councilmember C. Christensen said he wanted to publicly disclose a possible conflict of interest. He said the Convention and Visitor's Bureau were tenants of his company, however; the lease had been in place prior to the property being purchased.
The Council discussed deferral of the $666,000 gateway enhancement appropriation and the $240,000 public safety planning appropriation. Discussion was also held on staffing changes. Council Members wanted to have accurate information concerning these issues before funds were committed.
(B 99-13)
#4. RE: Accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance for Salt Lake City's Capital Facilities Plan pursuant to Section 11-36-201(2) of the Utah State Code.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to refer to December 14, 1999 for formal consideration, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(O 99-29)
#5. RE: Accept public comment and consider amending Salt Lake City Resolution 45 of 1999 which adopted the budget of the Municipal Building Authority of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.
ACTION: Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Rogan seconded to recess as the City Council and convene as the Municipal Building Authority and open the hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to close the hearing, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Jolley moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to adopt Ordinance 96 of 1999, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Jolly moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to adjourn as the Municipal Building Authority, and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(B 99-2)
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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