PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1982
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1982, AT 5:00 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 PALMER DEPAULIS EDWARD W. PARKER.
Council Vice Chairman Ronald Whitehead presided and conducted this meeting.
POLICY SESSION
Doug Carlson briefed the Council on the Sugarhouse UDAG application. Mr. Carlson explained the specifics of the application including the city’s contribution of 1.53 acres of city property and the city’s participation in the equity of the project. Council Members asked about the effect of giving 1.53 acres of city property previously earmarked for the capital improvements budget. Mr. Carlson explained that the amount of capital that could be raised from the sale of the property would be approximately $180,000 but that additional property in the area was still available for sale. Council Members expressed concern that the Council was not involved in the application process earlier.
The policy session adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1982, 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 PALMER DEPAULIS EDWARD W. PARKER.
Mayor Ted Wilson, Lance Bateman, City Controller, and Roger Cutler, City Attorney, were present at the meeting.
Council Vice Chairman Ronald Whitehead presided at and Councilmember Grant Mabey conducted this meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes:
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Salt Lake City Council for the meeting held Tuesday, October 12, 1982, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(M 82-2)
Special Recognition:
Phil Hahlstrom, Vice President of American Development Company and Chairman of the Salt Lake City Housing Development Committee, addressed the Council. He stated that the committee wanted to convey to Salt Lake City, the City Council, and to Mayor Wilson its appreciation of the City’s outspoken support for housing during the past two years. Mr. Hahlstrom stated that Salt Lake City has been outstanding among all other communities and local municipal governing entities in its support of housing.
Mr. Hahlstrom further stated that this has been a mutual effort; the Housing Development Committee is supporting Salt Lake City and solving problems. He stated that the committee is very active and has addressed several major issues; the results have been that many ordinances have been finalized. Mr. Hahlstrom concluded by complimenting, commending, and thanking Salt Lake City for the effort and energy which has been spent on behalf of this committee.
Ray Springer, President-elect of the Homebuilders Association, presented an Award of Merit to Mayor Wilson from the Homebuilders Association. The Association feels that the city has encouraged growth. Councilmember Mabey stated that the City Council Members have been concerned about housing for many years. Mayor Wilson stated that he felt this support for housing has been a joint effort between the Mayor and Council; if the city is going to be vital then there has to be a space and place for homes and the housing industry has to be encouraged. The Mayor stated that he accepted the award on behalf of all of those in the city who have been involved in this effort.
Councilmember Whitehead stated that in the Northwest Quadrant the Prowswood Developers are constructing a project and it is exciting to see that caliber of building being done in this area. Mr. Whitehead stated that there is a lot of vacant land in this area and hopefully many homes will be built in the next few years. Councilmember Davis thanked the Council for letting her serve on the housing committee. She stated that she has learned much from serving on this committee.
PETITIONS
Petition 262 of 1982 submitted by General Distributing Company.
RE: The petitioner is requesting that the east 150 feet of Girard Avenue (approximately 530 North) be vacated and sold to them to enable further expansion of their operation.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council hold a non-advertised public hearing on November 9, 1982 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Petition 262 of 1982.
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: The $35 advertising fee is not required because the petitioner has obtained the required signatures of all abutting property owners.
DISCUSSION: The petition has been reviewed by Planning and Zoning, Fire, Engineering, Transportation, Fixed Assets, Public Utilities and the City Attorney’s Office. All departments recommended that the alley be closed subject to Public Utilities recommendation that a utility easement be retained and that before the street is utilized for any construction purposes that the petitioner arrange at his expense to have the 1-inch private line providing utility services plugged and removed.
Should the Council desire that the alley be closed, the property should be sold to the petitioner at fair market value, M.A.I. estimated the amount of $3,185 plus $125 to cover the cost of the appraisal. The petitioner has submitted all required signatures including the property owner who fronts on Sixth West and relies on the end of Girard Avenue for access to their garage. Therefore, no notices will need to be sent out.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to schedule a non-advertised public hearing for November 9, 1982 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Petition 262 of 1982, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 82-289)
Petition 269 of 1982 submitted by Gordon S. Sloan.
RE: The petitioner is requesting that the zoning for the property owned by the Ambassador Club located at 145 South 5th East Street be changed from its present “R-7” zoning to a Commercial “C-3A” zoning. Councilmember Parker stated that in the course of prior discussion a suggestion was made that the Council write a letter to the Board of Adjustment detailing concerns about the parking terrace. Councilmember Davis wondered if Councilmember Parker was inferring that the project would be sent back to the drawing board to redesign the parking terrace.
Councilmember Shearer stated that this item has to be reviewed by the Board of Adjustment in any case and it is just a matter of them checking into the parking terrace. Councilmember Whitehead stated that the petitioner has indicated that some changes would be made to the parking. Councilmember Davis was concerned that this letter would delay the project; Councilmember Mabey stated that there shouldn’t be a delay.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to approve Petition 269 of 1982 and direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance; also that the Council write a letter to the Board of Adjustment detailing concerns about the parking terrace, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(P 82-265)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY ATTORNEY
#1. RE: Approval of the final resolution for Salt Lake City Industrial Revenue Bonds for Sysco Corporation. The Inducement Resolution was passed by the City Council on November 10, 1981 and was Resolution 105 of 1981.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Resolution 95 of 1982, subject to approval by the City Attorney, authorizing the sale of Industrial Revenue Bonds for Sysco Corporation in the amount of $4,500,000, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
(Q 82-31)
CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: Request for $25,000 from General Fund Contingency to Public Works Department Street Lighting Program.
DISCUSSION: The purpose of this request is to provide money that can be used to place individual street lights when petitioned for by the residents. The budget approved by the Council for Fiscal Year 1982-1983 did not include any funding for individual street lights; this service should still be offered whenever possible.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to refer this request to the Budget/Finance and Administration and Public Improvements Committees, which motion carried, all members present voting aye.
((B 82-8)
#2. RE: A resolution amending the Salt Lake City Compensation Plan to increase the annual compensation of City Councilmembers from $8,500 to $8,700.
RECOMMENDATION: Set a date for a public hearing on Tuesday, November 9, 1982 to discuss alternatives for the annual compensation of elected officials for Salt Lake City.
Councilmember Mabey scheduled a public hearing, without objection, for Tuesday, November 9, 1982 at 6:45 p.m. to discuss this matter.
(B 82-9)
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
#1. RE: Appointments to the Salt Lake Council for the Arts.
RECOMMENDATION: Appoint the following individuals: Sherine Stephens, Beverly Whitney, Victoria Kaplan, Alfred Christiansen, and Max Smith.
DISCUSSION: There are presently five vacancies on the Salt Lake Council for the Arts. The above named individuals were recommended for appointment by the Executive Committee of the Council for the Arts. Councilmember Mabey referred the appointments to the Salt Lake Council for the Arts to the November 2, 1982 consent agenda; referred without objection.
(I 82-25)
CITIZEN COMMENTS
#1. Art Hurry addressed the City Council to discuss items relating to the Affirmative Action Program. Mr. Hurry stated that he appeared before the Council on September 7, 1982 regarding affirmative action for veterans. He stated that he is against affirmative action for anyone. Mr. Hurry stated that on September 7, Albert Haines stated that he would meet with individuals or groups regarding this issue but Mr. Hurry stated that he has called Mr. Haines’ office and has been unable to get an appointment. Mr. Hurry felt that erroneous statements are made about affirmative action. He further stated that, in his personal experience working in many large cities, he feels that affirmative action programs do not work. He felt that they are disruptive.
(G 82-39)
#2. Bernice Cook addressed the City Council. She stated that she heard on a radio program that the Jefferson School had been obtained and was going to be prepared so transients have a place to sleep. She also stated that the sponsors of this project wanted to appeal over the radio for donations. Ms. Cook stated that she felt this matter should be brought to the attention of the Council and the Mayor. Councilmember Mabey suggested that building and housing check into this matter.
Roger Cutler stated that he has been called about this issue and there is a meeting at the building on October 20, 1982 at 11:00. He further stated that the health department, planning and zoning, and a representative from the attorney’s office would be in attendance to raise various issues. Mr. Cutler further stated that there are some serious questions about location, remodeling, raising money, and liability. Mr. Cutler stated that he thought this was just in the planning stage.
Mayor Wilson asked Florence Bittner if she would attend this meeting; Ms. Bittner indicated that she would attend. The Mayor stated that this project could not be done if the area is not zoned properly; he did not remember this area being rezoned. Councilmember Shearer stated that there is a possibility with a state grant this project could be put in an “R-2” area. Fire Chief Pederson stated that he was notified about this issue and he would be attending a meeting with the health department and the fire department to discuss safety hazards and proper codes. He said that the person they were dealing with was Mr. Aste.
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.