03/05/2002 - Minutes (2) PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2002
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 5,
2002, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 315, City Council Offices, City County Building, 451 South
State, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The following Council Members were present:
Charlton Christensen Van Turner Nancy Saxton
Jill Remington Love Dave Buhler Eric Jergensen
Dale Lambert
Mayor Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson; Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; and
Chris Meeker, Chief Deputy City Recorder, were present.
Councilmember Buhler presided at and conducted the meeting.
#1. The Council led the Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. The Mayor presented recommendations to the Council regarding proposed Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) , using Opportunities for
People With Aids (HOPWA) , and Home Investment Partnership Program funding.
Mayor Anderson said Federal grants provided the City with tools to make the community
a better place. He said responsibilities which the City shared with respect to grants
were to leverage funds, to encourage progress, to prioritize needs, to distribute funds
fairly and wisely, and to efficiently manage grants according to federal standards.
He said the City would meet and exceed these responsibilities.
He presented a detailed proposal packet to the City Council. He said the proposals
were for four grants: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) , Home Investment
Partnerships Grant (HOME) , Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) .
Mayor Anderson said the allocation process was handled the same for all four of the
grants. He said applications were solicited from all kinds of community organizations.
He said a general needs hearing was held and then the advisory boards and the Mayor' s
office reviewed applications and a public hearing was held before the City Council.
He said CDBG funds totaled $5,017,800 and provided for housing programs, street
and sidewalk projects, parks projects, public service projects and planning projects.
He said under the housing programs a strong emphasis was placed on improving affordable
housing stock and helping the less fortunate with emergency housing issues. He said
the recommendation was $1,260,000 for housing. He said the highlights of those programs
included $555,000 for Salt Lake City's Low and Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation
program, $75,000 for Neighborhood Housing Services Revolving Loan Fund and $325,000
for ASSIST, Inc. for emergency home repairs.
Mayor Anderson said under the CDBG $1, 163, 000 had been recommended for street
and sidewalk projects. He said the street and sidewalk projects included street design
on 1300 South, between Montgomery and Glendale Streets. He said this project had
strong community support. He said the Glendale area streets have had major drainage
problems for many years which needed to be addressed.
He said there were greatly needed street construction repairs on Montgomery Street
between California and Glendale and 600 West between 500 North and 600 North. He said
he recommended extensive expenditures for ADA access ramps throughout the City. He
said the City was making substantial progress each year. He said the funding
recommendation for the Sidewalk Replacement Program was $200,000. He said this
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signified continued investment in a better walking environment throughout the CDBG
areas of the community.
Mayor Anderson said the recommendation for parks projects was $743,000. He said parks
provided positive, safe outlets for the community, particularly young people. He said
the recommendation was for an investment in the east-side skate park in Fairmont Park
and playground replacements at Tauffer, Sherwood, and Riverside Parks to bring the
playground equipment up to national safety and ADA standards.
He said there were 39 recommended Public Service projects or programs for a total of
$996,000. He said those included funding for humanitarian and social service providers.
He said these organizations represented the caring backbone of our city. He said
examples included the Crossroads Urban Center, First Step House (Substance abuse
program) , Boys and Girls Clubs, Rape Recovery Center, Utah Peace Institute, Utah
Alcoholism Foundation, and Volunteers of America.
Mayor Anderson said the recommendation for planning projects totaled $55, 000 and
included the Sugar House Historic Nomination Study and the Sugar House Business District
Small Area Plan. He said under the Home Investment Partnerships Grant (HOME) , the
recommendation was for seven projects for a total of $1,254, 000. He said in the
recommendation was an emphasis on improving affordable housing stock in the community.
He said examples of the recommendations included $348, 600 to Neighborhood Housing
Service to acquire and develop housing, $150,000 to the Community Development
Corporation to assist first-time home buyers and construct new housing, and $150,000
to the Utah Nonprofit Housing Corporation for renovation of transitional housing at
the Jacob Apartments.
Mayor Anderson said under the ESG there were seven projects for a total of $171, 000.
He said these included aid to homeless and mental health organizations. He said
examples included the Road Home, Catholic Community Services, YWCA residential self-
sufficiency program, and the Salt Lake Interfaith Hospitality program (homeless
shelter) .
He said under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) , nine
programs had been recommended for a total of $421, 000. He said this was the second
year of administering this grant and it served the entire metropolitan statistical
area which included Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties. He said examples were the
Utah AIDS Foundation, Ogden Housing Authority, Davis County Housing Authority, and
Housing Authority of Salt Lake City.
Mayor Anderson said in conclusion he wanted to thank all those who had worked so hard.
He thanked the advisory board Volunteers, the Community and Economic Development staff
and Community applicants and partners. He said the total for all grant requests was
$6, 963,800. He said this was federal tax dollars at work. He asked everyone to work
together to squeeze every bit of progress out of the funds and make a substantial
difference for the city' s future, revitalizing neighborhoods, addressing long-term
infrastructure issues, and helping those who need it most.
(T 02-1)
Councilmember Buhler recognized Scout Troops 790 and 84 who were in the audience.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. RE: Adopting an ordinance amending the Executive Compensation plan to
reclassify the Planning, Environmental and Capital Program Director position at the
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airport.
ACTION: Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to
adopt Ordinance 18 of 2002, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(0 01-14)
#2. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing the approval of an interlocal
cooperation agreement between Salt Lake City Corporation, The Utah Transportation
Authority, Utah Department of Transportation, The City of Logan and Park City Municipal
Corporation to establish a uniform certification program for disadvantaged business
enterprises.
ACTION: Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Lambert seconded to adopt
Resolution 7 of 2002, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(C 02-122)
#3. RE: Adopting a resolution authorizing a loan from Salt Lake City's Small
Business Revolving Loan Fund to Scentsations Lotion & Oils, LLC.
ACTION: Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Love seconded to adopt
Resolution 8 of 2002, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(R 02-3)
#4. RE: Adopting an Ordinance rezoning the Douglas School site, located at 668
South 1300 East from Public Lands (PL) to Institutional (I) , pursuant to a request by
the Jewish Community Center, pursuant to Petition No. 400-01-28.
ACTION: Councilmember Saxton moved and Councilmember Lambert seconded to
continue the item for 120 days, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
DISCUSSION: Councilmember Saxton said the petitioner had asked the Council not to
make a decision. She said a minimum of six months was needed before the petitioner
would be ready. Mr. Cutler said the issue could be continued. Councilmember Saxton
said the petitioner was contemplating the type of use for the building.
(P 01-20)
#5. RE: Consenting to the appointment of Margaret Hunt to the position of
Community and Economic Development Director.
ACTION: Councilmember Lambert moved and Councilmember Jorgensen seconded to
approve the appointment, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
(I 02-3)
CONSENT
ACTION: Councilmember Christensen moved and Councilmember Saxton seconded to adopt the
Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1. RE: Approving the appointment of Keith Christensen to the Airport Board
for a term extending through January 16, 2006.
(I 02-1)
#2. RE: Re-approving the appointment of Anthony Smith to the Salt Lake
City/County Board of Health for a term extending through March 1, 2007.
(I 02-2)
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The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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