PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1984
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1984, 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 SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER EARL F. HARDWICK.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at the meeting.
POLICY SESSION
The Council discussed the proposed Clark Financial Corporation development in Sugar House. Concern was expressed about the future of Parley’s Creek, which flows through the site. Clark Financial Corporation proposes raising the grade of the site and redirecting the flow of the creek. Council Members expressed concern that Clark Financial Corporation had not submitted plans for the Council’s review to show what would be done with the creek. Council Members asked for more information before any construction was started, and Clark Financial Corporation agreed to submit more detailed drawings.
The policy session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 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 L. Wilson, Albert Haines, chief administrative officer and Roger Cutler, city attorney, were present at the meeting.
Council Chairperson Ronald Whitehead presided at and conducted the meeting.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to approve the minutes of the Salt Lake City Council for the regular meeting held Tuesday, September 18, 1984, which motion carried, all members voting aye except Councilmembers Davis and Hardwick who were absent at the time of the vote.
(M 84-1)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL
#1. RE: An ordinance amending Sections 33-1-6 and 33-1-8 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965, as amended, relating to disposition of city property.
Ms. Leigh von der Esch, executive director for the Council, said that she had spoken with David Hales, real property manager, about the ordinance. The ordinance indicates that if the property was purchased with monies from an enterprise fund, then the proceeds shall be deposited in a surplus property account within that fund’s Capital Improvements Fund. Prior to 1960 there were no enterprise funds, therefore, the vast majority of property was purchased with general fund money.
Ms. von der Esch also said that what might be surplus to an enterprise fund department may be very valuable property to a general fund department. This raises the question of how to make the exchange of the funds and the properties between accounts. Albert Haines, chief administrative officer, said that there are some bonding issues involving both major enterprise funds. He indicated that he preferred the old ordinance language which indicated proceeds to be deposited to a separate account.
Roger Cutler, city attorney, said when property has been sold from an enterprise fund then the proceeds were earmarked for enterprise fund construction projects. He said that he would like time to review the ordinance. Mr. Haines requested that Mr. Hales and Mr. Cutler meet with Ms. von der Esch to review the ordinance.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to refer the surplus property ordinance to the consent agenda for Tuesday, October 9, 1984, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(0 84-29)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. RE: A resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the State of Utah which provides for the City to participate in the certified local government grant to obtain matching funds of $7,627.00 from federal funds administered through the Division of State History.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to suspend the rules in order that the resolution authorizing the interlocal agreement could be adopted upon first reading, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Davis moved and Councilmember Shearer seconded to adopt Resolution 102 of 1984 authorizing the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the State of Utah, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 84-455)
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
#1. The reappointment of Mayor Ted L. Wilson to the Air Travel Commission.
Councilmember Mabey moved and Councilmember Shearer seconded to approve the reappointment of Mayor Ted L. Wilson to the Air Travel Commission, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 84-16)
#2. The appointment of William Selvage to the Preservation/ Development Strategies Committee.
Without objection, Councilmember Whitehead referred the appointment of William Selvage to the Preservation/Development Strategies Committee to the consent agenda for Tuesday, October 9, 1984.
(I 84-18)
#3. The creation of a Special Service District to be known as the Sunnyside Recreation Special Service District.
Ms. von der Esch said that Salt Lake County had sent a letter indicating that they are interested in this project and coordinating County-wide recreation services. Ms. von der Esch recommended that the issue of the Special Service District be tabled for 8 months to look at several options: 1) continue with pursuit of a Special Service District; 2) a joint venture with private enterprise; 3) a non-profit corporation; 4) turning it over to private enterprise; and 5) a joint venture with the County.
Mr. Haines said that the city would be willing to work with the people in the area to develop a conceptual design and develop financing options for construction and operation. The administration will also look into operator/owner possibilities, taking the same approach as with the water theme park. Bob Bridge, representing the citizen’s advisory group, said he appreciated the city’s willingness to pursue research on the feasibility of this project and suggest that the issue be tabled for further research. Councilmember Shearer indicated that there are some concerns about people not being notified about the various meetings regarding this issue.
Councilmember Davis moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to table the decision on the Sunnyside Recreation Special Service District for 8 months in order to pursue all possibilities, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(Q 83-27)
PUBLIC WORKS
#1. A resolution authorizing Salt Lake City, through its district, Curb and Gutter Extension No. 38-763, to enter into a Cooperative Agreement between Utah Department of Transportation and Salt Lake City for Right-of Way Acquisition at California Avenue and I-215 Interchange.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to suspend the rules in order that the resolution authorizing the interlocal agreement could be adopted upon first reading, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Parker moved and Councilmember Mabey seconded to adopt Resolution 103 of 1984 authorizing the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 84-456)
#2. An ordinance amending Title 46 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City, Utah, 1965 as amended by repealing Sections 123, 125, 141, 144.1, 160, 162 and Schedules 2a, b, c, d, e, f, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, and amending Sections 130, 140, 144, 145, 146, 147, 151, 154, 168, 177, and 284, relating to Traffic Rules and Regulations.
Councilmember Davis moved and Councilmember Parker seconded to adopt Ordinance 62 of 1984 amending Title 46 of the Revised Ordinances relating to Traffic Rules and Regulations, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(O 84-27)
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Bernice Cook said that she had heard something on a radio talk show about the parking meters being adjusted so that people can not put more money in once the expired sign appears. She felt that this would be a “hot issue” and people would not come downtown to shop. Councilmember Mabey indicated that the parking meter ordinance has been on the books for a long time because the city is not trying to raise revenue this way. Mayor Wilson indicated that it is a necessary ordinance, however, it is not enforced that strictly nor are citizens harassed over this. Ms. Cook was also concerned because some of the bus routes through Sugarhouse are going to be stopped. Mayor Wilson indicated that he will check into the cancelled bus routes for the Sugarhouse area.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.