The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 14, 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 Keith Christensen
The following Councilmember was absent:
Bryce Jolley
Roger Cutler, City Attorney; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Council Director; Roger Black, Director of Management Services; and Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder were present.
Councilmember Seed presided at and Councilmember Godfrey conducted the meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Mark seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council meeting held September 16, 1997, with correction, which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember Seed, who was absent for the vote.
(M 97-1)
#3. The Council will receive a presentation from the Cathedral of the Madeleine Youth Group.
Members of the Cathedral of the Madeleine Youth Group presented a plaque to the City Council.
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Seed said she had received questions concerning Alan Thompson from the Mayor's Office. She said she wanted to know if the Administration or the City had the authority to loan a City employee to work for the Olympic Organizing Committee (OOC). Roger Black said Mr. Thompson was on special assignment directed by the Mayor but would remain on the City's payroll. He said Mr. Thompson's primary assignment was protocol issues and interfacing with international visitors in connection with the Olympics.
Councilmember Mark asked what Mr. Thompson's background was with respect to his qualification for the position. Mr. Black said Mr. Thompson's responsibilities as part of the Mayor's staff were a substantial part of his assignment with the OOC. He said Mr. Thompson's assignment was not necessarily a new set of responsibilities so much as a focus on the Olympic aspects of that responsibility. Councilmember Godfrey asked Cindy Gust-Jenson to schedule this issue for discussion at a later date.
CITIZEN COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Richard Snelgrove, 2028 Princeton Drive, said he represented Congressman Merrill Cook. He said Congressman Cook wanted to extend a personal invitation to the Council to attend a meeting regarding transportation summit issues. Mr. Snelgrove said the meeting would be held at the Federal Building on October 16, 1997 at 3:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION: Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
#1. RE: Setting the date of November 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the fiscal year 1997-98 Budget.
(B 97-6)
#2. RE: Setting the date of November 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance rezoning property located at approximately 718 North 5600 West from Agricultural to Light Manufacturing pursuant to Petition No. 400-97-13.
(P 97-37)
#3. RE: Setting the date of November 18, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the fiscal year 1997-98 budget.
(B 97-3)
#4. RE: Consider a motion amending expiration dates of Transportation Advisory Board appointments for the following members: Carol Goode, September 27, 1999; Edie Trimmer, September 27, 1999; Phil Carroll, September 25, 2000; Roger Borgenicht, September 25, 2000; McKay Edwards, September 27, 1999; Ken Beesley, September 25, 2000; Suzanne Weaver, September 28, 1998.
(I 97-23)
#5. RE: Adopting Resolution 54 of 1997 authorizing the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District for the purpose of providing students from the Salt Lake School District practical, hands-on experience in the demolition, construction and improvement of City owned residential structures to supplement classroom experience.
(C 97-591)
#6. RE: Adopting Resolution 56 of 1997 authorizing the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and the University of Utah modifying an agreement dated June 8, 1993, as amended on August 3, 1993, August 2, 1994, October 5, 1995 and September 4, 1996, relating to the performance of pavement management system survey services on City Project No. I-C-22. The modifications add additional services to be performed by the University, the payment to the University of software support fee of $5,000, and the extension of the term of the agreement.
(C 93-298)
#7. RE: Adopting Resolution 55 of 1997 authorizing the approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Utah Department of Transportation and H.W. Lochner to provide construction management consulting services for Project No. STP-LC35(101); Jordan River Bike Path California Avenue to 2100 South, Phase 1.
(C 97-592)
#8. RE: Adopting Ordinance 62 of 1997 amending Salt Lake City Ordinance 30 of 1997 which approved the Compensation Plan for "600 Series" and "300 Series" exempt and non-exempt professional employees of Salt Lake City. (The amended ordinance provides for non-sworn 300 Series Fire Department employees to receive a uniform allowance.)
(O 97-6)
#9. RE: Consider adopting a motion approving a request for condominium approval, made by the Watts Corporation, for a new, 49-unit multi-family building, located at 150 South 300 East, which is in a residential RMU zoning district. Planning Commission Decision: Approve subject to compliance with departmental approvals or bonding for public way improvements.
(P 97-38)
NEW BUSINESS
#1. RE: Consider adopting a resolution reaffirming the City's policy of acquiring watershed lands, and urging the United States Forest Service to retain public ownership of watershed lands.
ACTION: Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember Milner seconded to suspend the rules and adopt Resolution 57 of 1997, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(R 97-7)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: The Mayor and City Council will convene as the Board of Canvassers at their regular meeting place to consider adopting a motion accepting the City Recorder's statement from the abstract of the votes constituting the canvass of the Primary Election held October 7, 1997 for Council Members of Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7.
ACTION: Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember Mark seconded to recess as the City Council and convene with the Mayor as the Board of Canvassers, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember Milner seconded to adopt the motion, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
Councilmember Seed moved and Councilmember Mark seconded to recess as the Board of Canvassers and reconvene as the City Council, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Kendrick Cowley, City Recorder, said a recount was conducted October 14, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. for Council District 5. He said the recount did not change the results. He said absentee votes were included in the final canvass.
(U 97-23)
#2. RE: Consider adopting ordinances repealing Chapter 3.24 and Chapter 3.28, and enacting Chapter 3.25, Salt Lake City Code, relating to City contracts, and repealing Chapter 3.24 and Chapter 3.28, and reenacting Chapter 3.24, Salt Lake City Code, relating to procurement.
ACTION: Councilmember Martinez moved and Councilmember Milner seconded to adopt Ordinance 63 of 1997 and Ordinance 64 of 1997, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(O 97-26)
#3. RE: Consider adopting an ordinance closing a portion and vacating a portion of an alley located between Redondo Avenue (2050 South) and 2100 South and between 1500 and 1600 East, pursuant to Petition No. 400-97-14. (Staff report, analysis, and background information is provided.)
ACTION: Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Seed seconded to adopt Ordinance 65 of 1997, which motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(P 97-36)