PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1982
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET AS A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 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 SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER PALMER DEPAULIS.
Council Chairperson Sydney R. Fonnesbeck presided at and conducted this meeting.
POLICY SESSION
Arthur Young and Associates reported on the status of the budget audit for fiscal year 1981-82. Leigh von der Esch briefed the Council on miscellaneous items relating to Council schedules.
The policy session adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 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 SYDNEY R. FONNESBECK EDWARD W. PARKER PALMER DEPAULIS.
Mayor Ted Wilson and Roger Cutler, City Attorney, were also present at the meeting.
Council Chairperson Sydney R. Fonnesbeck presided at and Councilmember Grant Mabey conducted this meeting.
Invocation was given by Police Chaplain Robert Schrank.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes:
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember DePaulis seconded to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Salt Lake City Council for the meeting held Tuesday, September 28, 1982, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(M 82-2)
PETITIONS
Petition 195 of 1982 submitted by Gordon O’Neil.
RE: Mr. O’Neil is requesting that the alley which runs between 5th and 6th East and Commonwealth Avenue and 2100 South be vacated. The petition has been reviewed by Planning, Engineering-Transportation, Public Utilities, Fixed Assets, and the Fire Department.
Leigh von der Esch, Executive Director to the Council, addressed the Counèil and stated that she had not been in contact with Mr. O’Neil regarding this matter, however, she stated that the passage of this ordinance was contingent upon Mr. O’Neil acquiring certain variances from the Board of Adjustment. Councilmember Parker stated that he had talked with Dean Barney, Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning, and that he had indicated that the variances had been granted. He further stated that one area that has not yet been resolved is a right-of-way agreement between Mr. O’Neil and Mr. Bloomquist, the owner of the bike shop.
Roger Cutler, City Attorney, stated that Mr. Bloomquist and Mr. O’Neil came to his office to discuss this matter. He further stated that the information he had received was that the Board of Adjustment did not grant the variance and that there was still a question regarding the requirement of a landscaping strip. Mr. Cutler stated that Mr. Bloomquist is insisting on a easement across the back of the property to service the store for garbage and merchandise delivery. Mr. Cutler stated that he felt Mr. Bloomquist and Mr. O’Neil were in agreement regarding the easement and that they were going to develop plans to take back to the Board of Adjustment.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked if the Council’s decision to vacate the alley was contingent upon the decision of the Board of Adjustment, to which Mr. Cutler stated that he did not think that it was; and further stated that his suggestion to Mr. Bloomquist was to get a written deed of easement from Mr. O’Neil or be present at this meeting to propose a delay to preserve his interest in the alley; if the alley is closed he is only left with whatever private rights he may have in closing of the public right-of-way. Mr. Cutler further stated that it was his opinion that Mr. Bloomquist and Mr. O’Neil were going to work out their differences among themselves and take a uniform package back to the Board of Adjustment for a variance.
Ms. von der Esch stated that the only other reason why it relates to the ordinance was that Mr. O’Neil was not certain he wanted to vacate the alley if he were required to maintain ten feet of landscape. Mr. Cutler stated that he felt they were in anticipation that the ordinance would be adopted and they would proceed with any agreements among themselves.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck stated that normally when this kind of action is taken there is not anyone to address the issue unless they are opposed to it. She further stated that the vacation of the alley had already been passed. Ms. von der Esch stated that Mr. O’Neil had mentioned on several occasions that he was uncertain as to whether or not he wanted to proceed with the vacation of the alley. Councilmember Parker stated that the Board of Adjustment had paved the way for private negotiation with Mr. Bloomquist; a matter the City Council has no interest in.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Ordinance 78 of 1982 relating to the vacation of an alley running between 500 and 600 East, and between Commonwealth Avenue and 2100 South, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(P 82-223)
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL
#1. Re: Consider and adopt an amendment to the Planning and Zoning ordinances adding a section entitled “Hillside Development Overlay Zone” and referring same to Planning and Zoning Commission for their comments and recommendation. Councilmember Mabey referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the Land Use Committee an amendment to the Planning and Zoning ordinances adding a section entitled “Hillside Development Overlay Zone”; referred without objection.
(O 82-56)
#2. Re: Consider and adopt an ordinance amending Section 51-2-3 of the Planning and Zoning Ordinances determining the height of buildings and referring same to Planning and Zoning Commission for their comments and recommendation.
Councilmember Mabey referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to the Land Use Committee an amendment to Section 51-2-3 of the Planning and Zoning ordinances determining the height of buildings; referred without objection.
(O 82-57)
#3. Re: Municipal Finance Officers Association recognition,
Councilmember Fonnesbeck commented about a book that was just published by the Municipal Finance Officers Association compiling a number of categories of outstanding budgets from all over the United States. She stated that the budget format used by Salt Lake City was included in the book on two occasions. Councilmember Fonnesbeck read from the book and identified the forms as, 1) the form that was adopted from the Henderson budget that “illustrates a highly qualitative display is brightened by simple, clean and compatible lines that form complex clustered information.
A dynamic element in this presentation is the generation of unit cost measures. This performance data greatly enhances the productivity section, likewise effectiveness measures fosters multi-year comparisons and probing analysis of the rate change in unit costs”, and 2) the Council Legislative Intents. She read from the book stating that “often the legislative body responsible for adopting budget policy calls for the administrative staff to prepare the goals and objective section of the budget. Many city councils have little interest in this phase of the budgeting process, as a result few jurisdictions attempt to match specific budgetary decisions with policy goals and objectives.
The Salt Lake City budget, then, is notable for its legislative body’s expressed desire to weave legislative intentions into the budget document. This is the first of three budget document pages devoted to presentation of legislative intentions. Interestingly the statements of goals and objectives are indexed to specific budget pages each program and fiscal policy summarily directs/addresses legislative objectives.”
Councilmember Fonnesbeck stated that she felt the city and the council were to be complemented in view of the recognition Salt Lake City has received regarding its budget. Lance Bateman, Finance Director, stated that Jim McQuire is on the Municipal Finance Officers Association Committee and he feels that his position on the committee also speaks well for Salt Lake City.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
#1. Re: Five buildings to be designated as Landmark Sites and placed on the City Register of Cultural Resources.
Recommendation: That the City Council hold a public hearing on November 9, 1982 at 6:15 p.m. to discuss designating the following buildings as landmark sites and added to the City Register of Cultural Resources: Forest Dale Golf Course Club House, Leffler - Woodman Building, 859 East 900 South, 29th Ward Assembly Hall, 1102 West Fourth North, Fire Station #8, 258 South 1300 East, Johnathan C. & Eliza Royle House, 635, East 100 South.
Availability of Funds: Not applicable.
Discussion: The Planning Commission and Historical Landmark Committee have reviewed these buildings and recommend that they be designated to the City Register of Cultural Resources as Landmark Sites.
As per the zoning ordinances, a public hearing is required and notices sent to the building owners. Leigh Von der Esch addressed the Council and stated that the ordinance for consideration of adoption relating to Historic Districts and Landmark Sites included the Royle House, which was an incorrect addition of a house that has not had a public hearing. She recommended that the Royle House be pulled from the ordinance and agenda item D-l be amended by adding the Johnathan C. & Eliza Royle House in order to set a public hearing.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to amend consent agenda item D-l to include the Johnathan C. & Eliza Royle House and set a date for a public hearing on November 9, 1982 at 6:15 p.m. to discuss designating the following buildings as landmark sites and added to the City Register of Cultural Resources: Forest Dale Golf Course Club House, Leffler-Woodman Building, 29th Ward Assembly Hall, Fire Station #8, Johnathan C. & Eliza Royle House, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(L 82-7)
#2. Re: Consider and adopt an ordinance relating to Historic Districts and Landmark sites and adding the Charles H. Jenkinson House, James and Susan R. Langton House, and Robert R. Widdison House to the City Register.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to adopt Ordinance 79 of 1982 relating to Historic Districts and Landmark sites and adding the Charles H. Jenkinson House, James and Susan R. Langton House, and Robert R. Widdison House to the City Register, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(L 82-5)
#3. Re: Amendment to Section 51-24-1 of the Revised Ordinances of Salt Lake City relating to Use Regulations.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the attached ordinance which would prohibit parking lot sales except those of a temporary nature which are conducted on the owner’s or licensee’s parking lot, immediately adjacent to the licensed premises as an extension of the licensee’s normal business activity.
Discussion: This provision already applies to “B-3”, “C-1” and “C-2” zoning districts in Salt Lake City. This ordinance amendment will extend this provision to the commercial districts and would preclude the renting of parking lots to a third party for the conducting of special business sales. The City Attorney’s Office has prepared the necessary ordinance for your approval.
Councilmember Mabey referred to the Land Use Committee an ordinance prohibiting parking lot sales except those of a temporary nature which are conducted on the owner’s or licensees’ parking lot immediately adjacent to the licensed premises as an extension of the licensees’ normal business activity; referred without objection.
(O 82-55)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
#1. Re: Special recognition of the Salt Lake City Fire Department as Fire Department of the Year, presented by the Independent Insurance Agents of Utah.
Leo H. Barlow, President of the Independent Insurance Agents of Utah, addressed the council and stated that in 1978 their organization began recognizing fire departments across the state for their success in fire prevention. He further stated that although agents make a living selling fire Insurance, nobody profits from a fire. He stated that there are five different categories of cities in which they are judged. They must take the time to complete an application describing their organization and what they have done toward fire prevention.
Mr. Barlow read from the plaque that Salt Lake City Fire Department was given this recognition “In recognition for the superior performance and dedicated service in fire prevention during fire prevention week, presented by the Independent Insurance Agents of Utah”. Chief Pederson, Fire Chief, accepted the plaque on behalf of the fire department and thanked the City Council and the people who have endorsed and supported the fire prevention activities. Mayor Wilson thanked the insurance people and congratulated the fire department on the award. He further stated that it was a great compliment to the Chief and the staff of the fire department.
(C 82-36)
#2. Re: Agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Draper City to provide that Salt Lake City Fire Department shall perform all fire and medical emergency dispatch services for Draper City for a three year period.
Recommendation: That this agreement be approved.
Discussion: Salt Lake City Fire is already dispatching for Sandy City, West Valley City, and Riverton City. Draper is to pay for all installation costs and pay a sum to the City for dispatching. Deputy Chief Florence, Salt Lake City Fire Department, addressed the Council and stated that he was approached by Draper last July with regard to contracting dispatch services; at that time they were doing their own police and fire dispatching. The County Sherriff is now doing the dispatching for the Draper City Police Department. They also approached the County Fire Department for dispatching and found that their system was not compatible. Deputy Chief Florence stated that he has discussed the possibility of Salt Lake City providing this service.
He further stated that at the present time the Salt Lake City Fire Department is dispatching for Sandy City, West Valley, Riverton, and are now proposing to contract dispatch services with Draper. Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked if this contract was in any way different from the other contracts, to which Deputy Chief Florence stated that it was not. He further stated that at the present time he is working on a formula for unit cost of dispatching so that it will be more uniform for all cities concerned. He stated the formula will be somewhat similar to the formula used for funding the arson task force which was based on assessed valuation compared to county, population compared to county and the number of runs. This contract is set up so that it has an annual review of the cost of dispatching to enable the contract to be changed, with regard to fee, on a annual basis. Councilmember Mabey referred for consideration and adoption a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation and Draper City to provide that Salt Lake City Fire Department shall perform all fire and medical emergency dispatch services for Draper for a period of three years without objection to the consent agenda for October 12, 1982.
(C 82-598)
OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT PLANNING
Re: Additional funding required for bridge replacement at 500 North and the Jordan River.
Recommendation: That $11,200 of the 1981-82 capital projects contingency be transferred to the Public Works Department’s budget for replacing the bridge at 500 North and the Jordan River.
Discussion: The 1981-82 appropriated budget included $250,000 for replacement of a bridge at 500 North and the Jordan River. Of that amount, $200,000 was to be received from the Federal Government through the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) and $50,000 was appropriated from General Funding Sources within the Capital Projects Funds. The Utah Department of Transportation has now completed the final cost estimate. The total project cost is now estimated to be $306,000. Federal funds of $244,800 will be available for the project, but the remaining $61,200 must be provided from City funds.
Therefore, in order to sign the attached Cooperative Agreement allowing UDOT to proceed with the project, it is necessary that an additional $11,200 be appropriated for the project. As of this date, $341,078 remains in the Capital projects contingency fund. Of that amount, $250,000 is “earmarked” for specific projects and $91,078 remains available for allocation as deemed necessary.
Councilmember Mabey referred the resolution approving the appropriation and transfer of $11,200 from the Capitol Projects Contingency Fund to the Public Works Department to supplement other funding for replacement of a bridge at 500 North and the Jordan River without objection to the consent agenda for October 12, 1982; referred without objection.
(C 82-599)
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
#1. Re: A resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation, Salt Lake City/County Health Department, Utah State Department of Health, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and Amoco Oil Company. This item was referred on September 21st to the agenda for October 5th however, on September 28, 1982 the Council adopted Resolutions 90 and 91 of 1982 approving the transfer of $45,000 from the General Fund Contingency to the Public Works Department to establish a trust fund to pay the costs of sampling wells at the Rose Park Waste Disposal Area and authorizing the execution of the inter-local cooperation agreement.
(C 82-582)
#2. Re: Golf Advisory Committee.
Recommendation: The terms of Wayne Hadley, Virginia Ferguson, and Norma Carr on the Golf Advisory Committee are presently expired. It is recommended that these individuals be reappointed for one additional term.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to approve the reappointments of Wayne Hadley, Virginia Ferguson, and Norma Carr to the Golf Advisory Committee, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 82-23)
#3. Re: Art Design Board.
Recommendation: There is presently one vacancy on the Art Design Board. It is recommended that Virginia Frobes be appointed to fill that position.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to approve the appointment to the Art Design Board, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(I 82-22)
PUBLIC UTILITIES
#1. Re: Salt Lake City’s 201 Plan and increases to charges and fees.
Recommendation: Set a date for a public hearing for November 23, 1982 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss and consider the 201 Plan and rate and fee increases.
Discussion: Since the City Council meeting of September 21, where a public hearing was set for the City’s 201 Plan and ordinance changes necessary to implement the Plan, a number of problems have come to my attention.
At the Public Utilities Advisory Committee meeting of Thursday, September 23, key members notified me that they will not be available to meet with the Council on October 7. As you know, the Advisory Committee wanted to meet with the Council to discuss the details of the Plan in order to fully inform the Council of the reasons for their recommendations, therefore, if this dialogue is to take place, it may be necessary to reschedule this meeting. Also, the 201 Plan has been substantially changed since the last public hearing to include a cash flow plan and different staging sequences. We had planned to reconvene the 201 citizens’ advisory group which has played a vital role in developing the Plan through the citizens’ participation program. Again, this leaves very little time to fully inform this group of the changes and receive their input. And finally, according to the State Bureau of Water Pollution Control under EPA regulations we will be required to make a 45-day public notification for this hearing.
To this point we have been very careful to meet all of the regulations and the City has had an exemplary citizens’ participation record in conducting this program. Although I am anxious to expedite this matter, I believe it is prudent that we comply with the regulations and provide maximum public participation in the process.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Whitehead seconded to set a public hearing on Tuesday, November 23, 1982 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss and consider the 201 Plan and rate and fee increases, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(C 82-56)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Central Business Improvement District.
Re: Discussion and approval of the 1982 budget of the Central Business Improvement District.
A public hearing was held before the Salt Lake City Council at 6:15 p.m. to discuss this matter. Craig Peterson, Director of Development Services, addressed the Council and explained several enclosures that were included in the Council packet that have been proposed for the Central Business District Improvement Fund. (Copies of these enclosures are on file in the Office of the City Recorder). Mr. Peterson explained that the estimated expenses from Ruth Dyer, the License Supervisor, for the collection of the fund are shown in the advertised budget under the category of operating costs in the amount of $5,000. With the additional $116 listed it will come to approximately $2,000 from the license department. He further stated that item 4 indicates the actual revenues collected as of August 31, 1982.
Mr. Peterson explained that item 5 is the proposal from Modern Display and the allocation that was conceptually approved; this proposal consists of a star garland display at the intersections of First and Third South and Main Street, a concentration of small white lights on the deciduous trees and three evergreens at 28 fountains along Main Street. He also stated that attached was an electrical estimate as well as re-lamping of State Street where they will place the garlands across the street. Mr. Peterson also pointed out item 6, an agreement for professional services between the Central Business Improvement Advisory Board and Kay Barrell, has not been executed. He further stated that this particular agreement is not out of line in terms of other items that Development Services has done. He further stated that item 7 was a legal opinion indicating some of the powers of the Central Business and Improvement District Board as well as the powers of the Council. He stated that item 8 is a compilation of the expenses that the parks department incurred from the installation of Christmas lights last year.
Mr. Peterson explained that in item 9 are the charges or lack of charges from Utah Power and Light. He stated that some questions had been raised regarding the donation of power for the Christmas lights. He then explained that Utah Power and Light donates the power and vehicles to install overhead lights however, for insurance purposes they do charge for the employees that operate the vehicles. He stated that they estimate the rate for this year at $14.05 per hour for each UP&L employee. Mr. Peterson stated that the ornamental lights attached to fountains in previous years are paid for by Salt Lake City. He stated there are three metered accounts for the fountains and bus stop lights and heaters; the actual December costs are listed with the average monthly cost.
Mr. Peterson explained the proposals in item 10 would reduce the operating costs from $5,000 to $4,000 which would include $2,000 that would go toward the cost incurred by the license division and $2,000 that could be used by the Committee for their own internal administrative expense. Up to this point the Mayor’s secretary has donated her own time however, the Committee should not rely on her services. He further stated that the proposed budget contains a promotion amount of $35,000 which has not yet been defined. He stated that they are planning a two-phase program, 1) the development of a long range promotion program for the downtown central business district, which is estimated at $20,000 and 2) the implementation of one promotion campaign for this fiscal year at approximately $50,000.
He further stated that the Committee has raised the expenditure side of the budget to $51,000 for the purchase of the lights from Modern Display in the amount of $49,000 and the payment of the contract to Mr. Barrell for the coordination of this effort. Mr. Peterson stated that after consultation with Jess Agraz, Chairman of the Committee, he would propose as an alternative that if the City expenses of installing lights exceed the amount that has been appropriated for this budget year the Central Business Improvement Advisory Board will pay the difference from the downtown promotion account and will adjust the promotion campaign accordingly.
Councilmember Davis stated that she had some concerns with regard to the man hours the new proposal would require and asked how many additional hours would be required by City employees, to which Mr. Peterson replied that they do not anticipate any additional costs for employees time over the $7,634 that was used last year. He stated that this figure is found in item 8 and is subtracted from the total which included the Sugarhouse area. Councilmember Davis asked if they thought that the purchase of additional lights would necessitate additional man hours, to which Mr. Peterson stated that they feel by hiring a construction manager, Mr. Barrell, to administer the installation of the lights that there are cost savings to be realized. He further stated that the Jaycees and perhaps other groups may be involved. Bob Donkin asked about the lights from last year, to which Councilmember Mabey stated that they would be cleaned and replaced and used in addition to the lights that will be purchased. Mr. Donkin further stated that he felt city residents should not have to pay the bill for the new lights or be affected by rate increases because Utah Power and Light is going to donate power to the project.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to amend the budget as proposed with regard to item 1 that indicates that the City will be appropriating $5,000 from the general fund balance of the City. She further stated that she felt the reason for establishing the district was because the funds would be generated and used by those people who are in the district and therefore she felt that line item of revenue should be eliminated. She also proposed that the promotion budget be amended by reducing it to $30,000 and read a legislative intent that the Central Business Improvement District shall receive only funds generated by the special improvement district.
No general fund monies shall be used to supplement those funds in case of a shortfall in revenue. It is further the intent of the Council that the costs of collection shall be paid from the special improvement district collections. Roger Cutler, City Attorney, asked if the allocation of attorney’s time be allocated to the collection as well as fixed costs, to which Councilmember Shearer replied that fixed costs that are now being assessed. She further stated that if the attorney’s office has put in time on this project she assumed that was already assessed. Mr. Cutler stated that the license assessor is expending time in processing some of the delinquent accounts and the attorney’s office is processing a number of law suits on businesses who are declining to pay.
Mr. Haines, Chief Administrative Officer, stated that this is a separate fund apart from the general fund and that there are some revenues that have been collected and reported from prior year and that is where the $5,000 would come from and not the general fund. Councilmember Parker asked if the city was still collecting monies from those assessed in the district, to which Mr. Haines replied that the city started collecting in the fiscal year ending June 30, 1982 and that is where the $5,000 would come from.
Councilmember Shearer stated that it was not clear because it states “fund balance” which is usually thought to mean the general fund balance and withdrew her motion with regard to the $5,000 appropriation. Councilmember Whitehead stated that he felt that the question Mr. Cutler raised regarding the attorney’s costs should be addressed. Councilmember Fonnesbeck stated that usually attorney’s fees are not charged back to special improvement district funds.
Councilmember Shearer moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to amend the promotional portion of the budget as proposed by reducing it to $30,000 and that the Council adopt a legislative intent that the Central Business Improvement District shall receive only funds generated by the special improvement district. No general fund monies shall be used to supplement those funds in case of a shortfall in revenue. It is further the intent of the Council that the costs of collection shall be paid from the special improvement district collections, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Mark Folsom, Vice President of the Salt Lake City Jaycees, addressed the Council and stated that the downtown merchants have over the past years donated money for the downtown Christmas parade. He stated that several businessmen contacted him and said they would not donate to the parade this year because of the increase in their license fees. Jess Agraz, Chairman of the Central Business Improvement Advisory Board, addressed the Council and stated that the committee has not had any requests for funding for the parade. He stated that he has no objection to designating approximately $2,500 to $3,000 for a Christmas parade if the Council would include it in the budget. Mr. Peterson stated that he felt funding could be designated by the committee as a promotional item.
Phyllis Steorts, Chairman of the Steering Committee for Christmas Lighting, addressed the Council and stated that there has been no input from the Jaycees asking for financial support for the Christmas parade; however it is obvious that they have strong feelings about it. She further stated that she would suggest that they contact the committee to look into the possibilities of funding the Christmas parade either this year or following years. She further stated that she would not accept the guilt for not having considered financing the Jaycees parade for this year.
Councilmember Whitehead moved and Councilmember Davis seconded to close the public hearing, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
Councilmember Davis moved to amend the budget to specify $3,000 of expenditures out of the promotion budget of $35,000 to finance the Jaycees Christmas parade and recommend that the Salt Lake City Parks Department allocate a maximum of $10,000 in labor costs for installing and removing lights and any costs which exceed that amount be taken from the CBID promotional budget.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked how Councilmember Davis’ motion differed from alternative A as proposed in the budget, to which Councilmember Davis stated that no amount was identified for the installation of Christmas lights. Councilmember Shearer stated that there is no line item in the parks department budget for installing Christmas lights. Councilmember Whitehead stated that according to the item 8 the amount was $7,000 last year. Councilmember Davis stated that she wanted to increase the budget by $3,000 because of the purchase of new lights. Mr. Haines stated that the parks department does not have a line item in the budget for installing Christmas lights and that the $7,000 is absorbed in the general labor costs. Mayor Wilson stated that the parks department feels they should be able to expend the same amount of manpower as used last year. Councilmember Davis withdrew her previous motion.
Councilmember Davis moved to amend alternative “A’ to include the amount of $7,634 which the City spent last year to install the lights and approve alternative “A” with that amendment and if City expenses installing the lights exceed the amount that has been appropriated for this budget year the Central Business Improvement District will pay the difference from the Downtown Promotion Account and will adjust the Promotion campaign accordingly; the amount that has been appropriated for this budget year is $7,634.
Councilmember Whitehead stated that $7,634 was not appropriated for this year’s budget. He further stated that he felt they should specify that the parks department not exceed the number of man hours used last year. Councilmember Mabey stated that the parks administration does not have a line item in their budget for installation of Christmas lights but they have the man power. Councilmember Shearer suggested that they break the man power into hours and designate that they not exceed 800 hours. Councilmember Davis withdrew her previous motion.
Councilmember Davis moved and Councilmember Shearer seconded to amend Alternative “A” to specify that they not exceed approximately 800 man hours and approve the budget for the Central Business Improvement District with that amendment, which motion carried, all members voting aye.
(T 82-8)
CITIZENS COMMENTS
#1. Re: Various city residents discussed items relating to garbage pickup in city alleys. The following citizens addressed the Council: Ray Gardner, 93 Laurel Street; Eileen Fowler, 8 North Wolcott; Wally Sandack, Wolcott; Edward Hoshimoto, 315 South 12th East; Paul Keller, Wolcott Street; Gene Low, Butler Avenue; Dean Wilson, 1001 Lake Street; Mr. Senior; John Sorenson, 1446 E. South Temple; JoAnn Swindle, 1296 3rd Ave.; Gail Dick, 1377 Butler Ave.; William Smart, 55 Laurel Street,
The residents stated that the removal of trash containers from the alleyways to the front of homes is inconvenient necessitating in some instances carrying garbage through the homes. They stated that there are older homeowners and prominent homeowners that have difficulty in transporting their containers from the alley way to the front of their homes because, at many residences, there are steep inclines from the alley or house to the curb. Various citizens also commented about the parking situations in the areas near the University of Utah and the fact that many of their streets are bus routes and/or one way streets with parallel parking on both sides reducing the width of the roadway in front of their homes for garbage collection. They stated that snow removal is a problem because the streets are narrowed by the parked cars.
They feel that the alleys in most cases can accommodate garbage trucks and felt that a cooperative effort could be made between the homeowners and the city to maintain the alley ways and cut back excess trees vines, etc. that would impede the delivery of the garbage service to the residents. Mr. Senior, addressed the Council and read from a plat of Federal Heights Subdivision dated 1909 stating that the alleys were dedicated along with the streets and parks for the perpetual use of the public. He asked if the alley ways could legally be vacated.
Councilmember Fonnesbeck stated that she has met with Mr. Talebreza with regard to identifying which alleys will accommodate the side loading trucks. She further stated that the heavy parking from the University traffic is a problem and that the city administration can post signs that would preclude University parking on Mondays and that a tow truck would accompany the garbage truck to tow violators from the area.
Mayor Wilson stated that operating one man trucks are an effort to save money in garbage pick up and keep taxes down. The city used to have three man crews on garbage collection; one man driving and two people picking up garbage. This system of collection was not cost efficient. In order to study this matter a contract was entered into with a private contractor to collect garbage in a section of the city with trucks that required one man to drive the truck and collect the garbage as well. This worked very well and was more cost effective than the in-house services of three man crews.
Based on this study of cost effectiveness the city purchased one man trucks and initiated this program. These side-loading trucks are wider and have a larger capacity; but were too wide to negotiate many of the alleys in the city. He stated however, that if the trucks could negotiate an alley he felt that crews should then collect garbage from the alley. Councilmember Fonnesbeck suggested that any residents who would be willing to assist the city in determining on an alley by alley basis whether or not garbage collection can be maintained in the alleyways leave their names and addresses with the Council.
Jim Talebreza, Public Works Director, stated that for the last three years the city has been trying to implement one man side loading trucks for garbage pick up throughout the city. He further stated that this is not a new problem, but one that they have been facing for the past two years. Councilmember Fonnesbeck asked that the garbage be collected from the alleys for the next three weeks until a compromise can be found. Mayor Wilson stated that he felt there was enough in the budget to continue alley collection in this area for the next two or three week period.
(G 82-37)
#2. Re: a request for consideration of paving the 8th East median strip between South Temple and 1st South. Barbara Petty addressed the Council and stated that she would like to propose a solution to the inadequate parking at Bryant Jr. High. She stated that she felt that additional parking could be made available on the parking median strip by using brick payers that would retain the beauty of the historic area. She suggested that a meeting be scheduled with the Planning and Zoning Department. Councilmember Mabey stated that she could petition the Planning and Zoning Department regarding this request.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.