Santa Clara City Zoning Code
TITLE 2
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
CHAPTER 2.32 STREET DEPARTMENT1
(Rep. by Ord. 2010-13)
2.04.010: TIME, PLACE; EXCEPTIONS:
The city council of the city of Santa Clara, Utah, shall hold two (2) regular meetings per month, which meetings shall be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month; and one regularly scheduled work meeting, which shall be held on the first Wednesday of each month. All meetings of said city council shall be held in the city council chamber of the town hall at 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara, Utah, and shall begin promptly at five o'clock (5:00) P.M.
A. The city council may, by motion at a regularly scheduled city council meeting and proper posting of agendas, cancel, reschedule or add additional meetings in order to facilitate the business of the city.
B. The city council may determine its own procedure policies and conduct a public meeting in accordance with the rules of order and procedure. These policies shall be in effect until such time as they are amended or new policies are adopted by the city council. (Ord. 2013-12: Ord. 2010-04)
2.05.010: CITY MANAGER APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS; SUBSTITUTE:
The city council shall appoint a city manager who shall be the administrative head of the municipal government under the direction and supervision of the mayor and city council, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the city council. The city manager shall be chosen solely on the basis of their executive and administrative qualifications, without regard to political belief. During the extended absence or disability of the city manager, the city council may designate some properly qualified person to temporarily execute the functions of the office. (Ord. 99-05 § 2)
2.05.020: COMPENSATION:
The city manager shall receive compensation as the city council may determine and designate. (Ord. 99-05 § 2)
2.05.030: REMOVAL:
The city manager may be removed by the city council for just cause; however, if removed at any time after having served six (6) months, the city manager may demand written charges and a public hearing upon the same before the city council, which must be held within sixty (60) days, and the final removal shall not take effect until such hearing has been had, but the city council may suspend the city manager from office with or without pay pending such hearing. (Ord. 99-05 § 2)
2.05.040: QUALIFICATIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES:
The city manager shall be responsible to the mayor and city council for the proper administration of all affairs of the city and to that end, the city manager's powers are and they shall be:
A. To see that the laws and ordinances are enforced;
B. Except as hereinafter specifically provided, to appoint and remove all subordinate officers and employees of the city. All appointments are to be made upon merit and fitness alone. The appointment of all department heads shall be made only with the advice and consent of the mayor/city council;
C. To exercise control and direct supervision over all departments and divisions of the municipal government as provided by this code, or which may hereafter be created by the city council;
D. To see that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the city or its inhabitants in any public utility franchise, contract, agreement, or other binding documents are faithfully kept and performed. Upon knowledge of any violation thereof, to call the same to the attention of the city council who may authorize such legal steps as may be necessary to enforce the same;
E. To attend all meetings of the city council, and of its committees, with right to take part in the discussion, but without having a vote. The city manager shall retain the right to appoint a designee to attend meetings of committees as necessary;
F. To recommend to the city council for adoption such measures as may be deemed necessary or expedient in the interest of the city;
G. To keep the city council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the city and to submit for its consideration an annual budget;
H. To enforce and administer any zoning regulations established by the city council;
I. To perform such other duties as may be prescribed under this code or as may be required by ordinance, resolution, job description of assignment of the mayor and city council;
J. The city manager shall be the purchasing agent for the city, by whom all purchases of supplies shall be made and all vouchers approved for payment. (Ord. 99-05 § 2)
2.08.010: COMPENSATION AND SALARIES:
A. The salaries of elected and statutory officers and employees of this city shall be paid in the following amounts:
1. Mayor: One thousand one hundred ninety-six dollars and ninety-six cents ($1,196.96) per month;
2. Council members: Five hundred eighty-seven dollars and ninety-nine cents ($587.99) per month;
3. Recorder: Approved annually via the adoption of the annual budget;
4. Treasurer: Approved annually via the adoption of the annual budget;
5. Justice court judge: As provided by state statute 78A-7-206.
B. In addition to the salaries set out above, the officers and employees of this city shall receive reimbursement for expenses advanced by them, per diem and mileage compensation, and other benefits, all as set forth in the city's official personnel policy.
C. Whenever the statutory offices of recorder or treasurer are filled by a city employee who as part of his or her duties discharge the duties of either of these offices, the employee's compensation shall be considered to include the compensation authorized for the statutory office under this section for the discharge of the duties of recorder or treasurer.
D. The treasurer, or other designated employee, shall pay to each elected and statutory officer or employee, according to the pay period schedule established by resolution and stated in the personnel policy of the city of Santa Clara, the compensation authorized by this section. Said compensation shall be paid by delivering a check drawn on the municipal checking account, to the elected or statutory officer or employee personally; by mailing said check to the elected or statutory officer or employee at his or her home address, postage prepaid; or by direct deposit to the account indicated by said elected or statutory officer or employee and on file in the records of the payroll office. (Ord. 2020-12 § 1: Ord. 2010-04: Ord. 2006-16 § 2: Ord. 2005-11 § 2: Ord. 2002-03 § 2: Ord. 2001-05 § 2: Ord. 99-17 § 2: Ord. 97-13 § 2: Ord. 93-121 § 1: prior code § 3-818)
2.08.020: AMOUNT OF BOND:
A. Before taking the oath of office and entering into the duties of their respective offices, the following named city officers shall each give and maintain a bond with good and sufficient securities, payable to the municipality conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of their respective offices and the payment of all monies received by such officers according to law and the ordinances of this city in the following amounts:
1. Mayor: Sixty six thousand dollars ($66,000.00);
2. Council member: Forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00);
3. Recorder: Sixty six thousand dollars ($66,000.00);
4. Treasurer: Calculated annually in compliance with state code 51-7-15;
5. Justice court judge: Forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00).
B. The treasurer's bond shall be superseded by any rules, regulation or directive of the state money management council when such rule, regulation or directive is binding on this city.
C. The premium charged by any corporate surety for any bond required in this section shall be paid by this city.
D. The bond required in this section may be a blanket bond. (Ord. 2010-04: Ord. 98-08 § 2: Ord. 93-122 § 1: prior code § 3-819)
2.12.010: POSITION CREATED:
There is created the position of building official who shall also be known as the city building inspector. (Prior code § 9-511)
2.12.020: STOP ORDER:
The building inspector shall have the power to order all work stopped on construction, alteration or repairs of buildings in the city when such work is being done in violation of any provisions of any ordinance relating thereto, or in violation of the subdivision or zoning ordinance. Work shall not be resumed after the issuance of such order except on the written permission of the inspector, provided that if the stop order is an oral one, it shall be followed by a written stop order within one hour. Such written stop order may be served by any peace officer or authorized person. (Prior code § 9-512)
2.12.030: ENTRY POWERS:
The building inspector shall have the power to enter into any building or the premises where the work of altering, repairing or constructing any building or structure is going on, for the purpose of making inspections at any reasonable hour, pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter, chapter 2.44 of this title, and titles 8 and 15 of this code. (Prior code § 9-513)
2.12.040: ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF BUILDING INSPECTOR:
The building official (inspector), in addition to all other duties imposed on him or her by this city, shall:
A. Enforce the provisions of the international building codes;
B. Inspect all buildings, structures, ditches, signs, fences and objects to determine their safety and effect on the persons who are within this city;
C. The building inspector shall be responsible for enforcing title 15, chapter 15.28 of this code;
D. Review all building permit applications for the construction or substantial improvements to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard, any proposed new construction or substantial improvement (including prefabricated and mobile homes) must: 1) be designed (or modified) and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure, 2) use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage, and 3) use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage;
E. Review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that: 1) all such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage, 2) all public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems are located, elevated, and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage, and 3) adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards;
F. Require new or replacement water supply systems and/or sanitary sewage systems to be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the systems into floodwaters, and require on site waste disposal systems to be located so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination from them during flooding. (Ord. 2010-06: prior code § 9-514)
2.16.010: OFFICE OF POUNDMASTER CREATED:
The position of municipal poundmaster is created. Until such time as a poundmaster is appointed, the animal control officer shall be poundmaster ex officio. (Prior code § 13-20-1-01)
2.16.020: DUTIES OF POUNDMASTER:
The poundmaster shall perform the following duties:
A. Carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter;
B. Take into his or her possession and impound all strays running at large and dispose of the same as hereinafter provided;
C. Enforce the licensing of and control all dogs within the city as hereinafter provided;
D. File complaints in the courts against any person, firm, or corporation failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter and obtain licenses when required thereunder;
E. Capture and secure all dogs found running at large contrary to the provisions of this chapter and impound such dogs in a humane manner;
F. Provide for a good and sufficient pound in which all animals duly committed to his or her charge or otherwise impounded by him or her shall be maintained;
G. Enter a description thereof in records kept for that purpose stating the kind of animal, the circumstances under which received or impounded, and a description thereof sufficient to provide identification, the cost expended for the maintenance of the animal and amounts received arising out of maintenance or sale of animals. (Prior code § 13-20-1-02)
2.16.030: INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICER PROHIBITED:
It is unlawful for any person to interfere, molest, hinder or obstruct the poundmaster or any of his or her authorized representatives in the discharge of their duties as herein prescribed. (Prior code § 13-20-1-03)
2.16.040: FEES; SERVICES OF POUNDMASTER:
The poundmaster shall charge, and the owners of animals taken into his or her possession for impound disposal or other services shall pay, such fees and charges for services performed by the pound or poundmaster as the city council shall establish from time to time by resolution. All fees received by the poundmaster shall be paid over to the city treasurer. (Prior code § 13-20-1-04)
2.28.010: CREATION:
There is created a public safety department which shall comprise of the following divisions: a) a regularly constituted police force in which the public safety director shall serve as the marshal-chief of police and shall consist of such other police officers as shall be employed by the city or as shall be appointed as volunteers; and b) a fire department to be known as the Santa Clara volunteer fire department in which the public safety director shall serve as the fire chief and shall consist of such other fire personnel as shall be employed by the city or as shall be appointed as volunteers; and c) any other public safety function as shall be constituted from time to time under the direction of the Santa Clara city council. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.020: CREATION OF POSITION OF DIRECTOR:
There is created the position of director for the public safety department who shall be appointed by the city manager with the advice and consent of the mayor and city council. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.030: POWERS AND DUTIES OF DIRECTOR:
The public safety director, as marshall, shall have all the powers, rights, and duties respectively conferred on such officers as declared in sections 10-3-913 through 10-3-915 of the Utah code. The public safety director, as fire chief shall have all the powers, rights, and duties as declared by this code, the laws of Utah, and/or as may be required by ordinance, resolution, job description and/or as empowered by the city manager, mayor or city council. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.040: EMPLOYEES:
The director may make recommendations to the city manager relating to the employment of public safety personnel as may be necessary to enforce the provision of this chapter. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.050: ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES:
A. To suppress riots, disturbances, and breaches of the peace, and to apprehend all persons committing any offense against the laws of the state or ordinances of the city;
B. To execute and serve all warrants, processes, commitments and writs whatsoever issued by the justice court judge or other persons of appropriate authority;
C. To preserve the public peace, prevent crime, detect and arrest offenders, protect persons and property, remove nuisances, enforce every law relating to the suppression of offenses, render assistance in the collection of licenses as may be required by the license collector and preform all duties enjoined upon them by law and by ordinance;
D. During an emergency, has full authority to take all measures, as deemed necessary, subject to state law, to control and mitigate the emergency;
E. May delegate duties and authorities to any person, employee or appropriate volunteer, but such delegation shall not relieve the director from his or her responsibility for the performance thereof. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.060: REGISTER OF ARREST:
The director shall provide and cause to be kept a register of arrest. Upon such register shall be entered a statement showing the date of such arrest, the name of the person arrested, the name of the arresting officer, the offense charged and a description of any property found upon the person arrested. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.070: PERMISSION TO BURN:
Whenever a person has authority to open air burn, they shall first notify the public safety department. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.080: REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS AT FIRE:
The officer in charge at any fire or other valid emergency, may order the removal or destruction to any fence, building or structure, or that any utility be closed, cut or removed when deemed necessary to control and/or mitigate the fire or other valid emergency. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.090: CONTROL OF PERSONS:
All persons present at a fire or other valid emergency shall obey the orders of any public safety officer. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.100: INTERFERENCE WITH FIREFIGHTERS IN THE DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES:
Every person present at the scene of any fire or other valid emergency who disobeys the lawful orders of any public safety officer, or offers any resistance to or interference with the efforts of any public safety officers to perform their duties, or who engages in any disorderly conduct calculated to prevent the same, or who prevents or dissuades others from assisting to control and/or mitigate the emergency shall be deemed guilty of a class B misdemeanor punishable as directed by this code. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.110: RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR INSPECTION:
A. Whenever any officer or employee of the city is authorized to enter any building or premises for the purpose of making an instruction to enforce any ordinance, the officer or employee may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same; provided, that the officer or employee shall affect entry in the manner provided in subsection B of this section, except in emergency situations, or when consent of the person having charge or control of such building or premises have been otherwise obtained.
B. If the building or premises to be inspected is occupied, the authorized officer or employee shall first present proper credentials and demand entry; and if such building or premises is unoccupied, the officer or employee shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and demand entry. If consent to such entry is not given, the authorized officer or employee shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
C. It shall not be a violation of this section to refuse or fail to consent to an entry for inspection. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.120: PERSONS PRESENT AT FIRE OR VALID EMERGENCY ARE SUBJECT TO ORDERS:
Every person eighteen (18) years or older present at a fire or other valid emergency shall be subject to the orders of the officer in command and shall render assistance in the manner directed by the officer in command. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.130: FALSE ALARM:
It is unlawful for any person to turn in or report to the public safety department a false alarm or to tamper or remove any part of an alarm system. (Ord. 99-13 § 2)
2.28.140: SANTA CLARA-IVINS FIRE RESCUE GENERAL FIRE, STANDBY FEES AND AMBULANCE BILLING RATES:
A. Collection. Fees, costs, expenses, and all other similar charges incurred by the city in rendering fire, emergency, rescue, and other similar services shall be subject to collection by the city.
B. Parties subject to collection. All persons or entities having received the services and all persons or entities responsible for payment of the services shall be subject to collection by the city.
C. Methods of collection. The city shall undertake collection against any person or entity receiving or responsible for the services or shall contract for the collection with a third party as approved by the city council.
D. Policies and fees. The collection of fees by the city in rendering such services may be governed by such policies, and the amounts of fees to be collected set forth in a schedule or schedules, which are adopted by the City Council by resolution from time to time. (Ord. 2024-01)
2.36.010: CREATION OF COMMISSION:
There is created the economic development commission of the city of Santa Clara, Utah. (Ord. 93-11 § 1)
2.36.020: NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS:
The commission shall consist of five (5) members appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the city council. (Ord. 99-28 § 1: Ord. 93-11 § 2)
2.36.030: TERMS OF OFFICE:
Commissioners shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years and shall serve not more than two (2) consecutive five (5) year terms. The terms of the members shall be staggered so that no more than three (3) members' terms will expire at the same time. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose term is vacant. Any member may be removed for cause by the appointing authority. (Ord. 2009-13 § 1)
2.36.040: OFFICERS:
The mayor of the city of Santa Clara, Utah, with advice and consent of the city council, shall appoint one member of the economic development commission to serve as chairperson for that body. The chairperson shall call and conduct all meetings and shall serve for a term of two (2) years. At the end of this term, he/she may be reappointed for an additional two (2) year term. (Ord. 2009-16 § 1)
2.36.050: VOTING:
All members of the commission shall have the right to vote on all matters acted upon by the commission. (Ord. 99-28 § 1: Ord. 93-11 § 5)
2.36.060: DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY:
The commission shall serve as an advisory body to the city council, and is not vested with authority to take final action on any substantive matters which could be legally binding upon the city.
The commission shall take all actions it deems appropriate and desirable to place into effect an acceptable plan for the orderly economic growth of the city and for the implementation of such plan, including planning for commercial and/or industrial uses in coordinating its recommendations with the planning commission, interviewing prospective businesses, and in general making all actions it deems desirable to and for the advancement of desired economic growth of the city. (Ord. 93-11 § 6)
2.36.070: VIOLATION; PENALTY:
Violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a class B misdemeanor, punishable as provided by law. (Ord. 93-11 § 7)
2.44.010: HEALTH DIRECTOR; POSITION CREATED:
Inasmuch as the city of Santa Clara, under agreement dated October 19, 1976, was included and made a part of the Southwestern Utah health district, the health director of the Southwestern Utah health district is hereby designated as the health director of this city. (Ord. 2010-16)
2.44.020: POWERS AND DUTIES OF HEALTH DIRECTOR:
A. The health director may appoint or designate any qualified person to act as his or her assistant for the purpose of enforcing the ordinances of this city.
B. The health director or designee shall act as a consultant and resource to officers of this city in enforcing all rules, regulations and ordinances relating to:
1. Plumbing, sanitation, contagious infectious diseases, quarantine and sewage disposal;
2. Producing, storing, keeping and selling meat, dairy or other foods or food products;
3. The quarantine and disposal of all animals affected with any contagious or infectious diseases;
4. Enforcing the nuisance ordinances of this city.
C. The health director or designee shall review and approve all applications for permits to operate any business or engage in any construction for which a permit is required from the health district pursuant to any ordinances or regulations of this city or the state of Utah.
D. The health director shall have the power to impose and maintain a strict quarantine of all infected persons and premises having contagious or infectious diseases, and to require such persons or premises to be disinfected. (Ord. 2010-16)
2.44.030: PERMITS:
It is unlawful for any person engaged in a commercial business or in otherwise providing goods or services to members of the public, to engage in any of the following businesses or activities without first obtaining a permit from the health director or designee:
A. Handling, selling, offering for sale, preparing or serving any food or food products or beverages or water intended for human consumption;
B. Operating or permitting public access to any public swimming pool;
C. Commercially operating any public landfill, garbage or refuse collection or disposal facility, or cleaning out or installing any privy, cesspool or septic tank;
D. Fumigating or eradicating pests, insects, vermin or any other infestation from any building occupied or to be occupied by humans. (Ord. 2010-16)
2.48.010: MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETINGS:
A. Definitions: For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply so long as they are consistent with the definitions of the same terms found in the Utah open and public meetings act. If a term is defined differently in the Utah open and public meetings act, the definition found in that act shall apply:
CONVENING: The calling of a meeting of a public body by a person authorized to do so for the express purpose of discussing or acting upon a subject over which that public body has jurisdiction or advisory power.
MEETING:
1. The convening of a public body, with a quorum present, including a workshop or an executive session whether the meeting is held in person or by means of electronic communications, for the purpose of discussing, receiving comments from the public about, or acting upon a matter over which the public body has jurisdiction or advisory power.
2. "Meeting" does not mean:
a. A chance meeting;
b. A social meeting; or
c. The convening of a public body that has both legislative and executive responsibilities where no public funds are appropriated for expenditure during the time the public body is convened and:
(1) The public body is convened solely for the discussion or implementation of administrative or operational matters for which no formal action by the public body is required; or
(2) The public body is convened solely for the discussion or implementation of administrative or operational matters that would not come before the public body for discussion or action.
MEETING CLERK: The city recorder (or their acting deputies) for a city council, or shall mean the person assigned by a public body, other than a city council, to record and to take the written minutes of a meeting of a public body of this municipality.
MINUTES OF A MEETING: A written record of the meeting that shall include:
1. The date, time, and place of the meeting;
2. The names of members present and absent;
3. The substance of all matters proposed, discussed, or decided by the public body which may include a summary of comments made by members of the public body;
4. A record, by individual member, of each vote taken by the public body;
5. The name of each person who:
a. Is not a member of the public body; and
b. After being recognized by the presiding member of the public body, provided testimony or comments to the public body;
6. The substance, in brief, of the testimony or comments provided by the public under subsection 5b of this definition; and
7. Any other information that is a record of the proceedings of the meeting that any member requests be entered in the minutes or recording.
PROPOSED MINUTES: The written minutes prepared by the meeting clerk that have been given to the members of a public body for their review and approval.
PUBLIC BODY: Any administrative, advisory, executive, or legislative body of this municipality that:
1. Is created by the Utah constitution, statute, rule, ordinance, or resolution;
2. Consists of two (2) or more persons;
3. Expends, disburses, or is supported in whole or in part by tax revenue; and
4. Is vested with the authority to make decisions regarding the public's business.
B. Policy For Approval Of Minutes: The following shall be the policy and procedure for the approval of minutes for the city of Santa Clara:
1. Written minutes shall be taken for all public meetings of any public body of this municipality. The minutes of all public meetings of any public body of this municipality shall be recorded and taken down by the meeting clerk during the course of any public meeting of the public body.
2. As soon as possible after the end of the meeting, the meeting clerk shall prepare proposed minutes for the meeting and give a copy of the proposed minutes to each member of the public body for his or her review and comments; as a part of an agenda packet for a regular meeting of said public body.
3. Once the proposed minutes have been given to the members of the public body as part of an agenda packet for the meeting at which said minutes are on the agenda for possible approval, the meeting clerk shall immediately make available to the public the proposed written minutes, which shall be clearly identified as "DRAFT" or with some other appropriate notice that the proposed minutes are subject to change until formally approved and they shall become a public document available to any member of the public who requests to read or copy the proposed minutes.
4. The public body shall consider the proposed minutes for approval at the meeting of the public body for which said minutes are on the agenda for approval action. The members of the public body shall either approve the proposed written minutes as presented; or vote to correct and amend the proposed written minutes and then approve the corrected and amended written minutes at that meeting.
5. If the public body fails to consider the proposed minutes, or does not take any action to approve the proposed minutes at the public meeting held by the public body immediately following the public body's receipt of the proposed minutes from the meeting clerk and for which said minutes are on the agenda for approval action, the proposed minutes shall be deemed to have been approved by the public body and will stand as proposed; unless such approval is officially tabled by the public body at that same meeting.
6. Once the proposed minutes have either been approved by the public body, tabled for approval at a future meeting or have been deemed to have been approved by the inaction of the public body, they shall become the official record of the proceedings of the public body and shall be signed by the chairperson and the clerk of the meeting and shall be retained in the official records of this municipality and shall be a public document available for the inspection and copying by members of the public as appropriate under Utah law. (Ord. 2009-09 §§ 1, 2)
2.52.010: DEFINITIONS:
CATASTROPHIC DISASTER: An event that results in large numbers of deaths and injuries; causes extensive damage or destruction of facilities that provide and sustain human needs; produces an overwhelming demand on state and local response resources and mechanisms; causes a severe long term effect.
EMERGENCY: An event or set of circumstances which demands immediate action to preserve public health, protect life, protect property, or to provide relief to any stricken community overtaken by such occurrences, or reaches such a dimension or degree of destructiveness as to warrant the governor declaring a state of emergency. (Ord. 2009-11 § 1)
2.52.020: CONDITION FOR ORDER OF SUCCESSION FOR ELECTIVE AUTHORITY:
In the event of an emergency or disaster, actual or impending, and in the further event of the absence, death or disability of the mayor, the succession of elective authority shall be as follows: the appointed mayor pro tempore and thereafter the senior council member (if more than 1 elected at same time, use alphabetical order); to serve, in the event of the death of the mayor, until a successor is appointed or elected, as provided by law; and in the event of absence or disability, to serve until the return of the mayor. (Ord. 2009-11 § 2)
2.52.030: ORDER FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:
The administrative functions of the city shall be, in the event of disaster or emergency, vested first in the city manager and thereafter in the next council member in line for the elective authority; all subject to the elective authority. (Ord. 2009-11 § 3)
2.52.040: ORDER FOR OTHER STATUTORY OFFICERS:
A. City Treasurer: The functions of the city treasurer shall be, in the event of disaster or emergency, vested first in the appointed city treasurer and thereafter in the appointed deputy treasurer.
B. City Recorder: The functions of the city recorder shall be, in the event of disaster or emergency, vested first in the appointed city recorder and thereafter in the appointed deputy recorder. (Ord. 2009-11 § 4)
2.56.010: RECORDS ACCESS AND MANAGEMENT ACT:
Except insofar as the application thereof is clearly impractical or inappropriate, in view of the context of purposes or penalty as provided, all the definitions, requirements, regulations, prohibitions, provisions and sections of the Utah government records access and management act (GRAMA), Utah Code Annotated section 63G-2-101 et seq., as amended, are hereby adopted by the city of Santa Clara. Any and all violations thereof shall be considered class B violations of this chapter and each such violation shall subject the violator thereof to penalty as provided in section 63G-2-801 of the Utah code. (Ord. 2010-17)
2.60.010: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this chapter:
CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY: Any parcel of real property owned by the city excluding real property held jointly with other entities under the Utah interlocal cooperation act, Utah Code Annotated section 11-13-1 et seq., or real property purchased and held under the Utah redevelopment agencies act, Utah Code Annotated section 17C-4-101 et seq.
DISPOSAL: The alienation of city owned real property by sale, trade, or transfer of title.
SIGNIFICANT PARCEL: Any parcel of real property with an estimated fair market value of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) or more. (Ord. 2004-07)
2.60.020: PUBLIC COMMENT:
The public shall be allowed to comment on any proposed disposal of a significant parcel of city owned real property. Comment shall be made in the following manner to be designed prior to the disposal by the city council:
A. In writing submitted to the city recorder by the time and dates set for the public hearing set under subsection B of this section; or
B. In a public meeting, the time and date of which shall be set by the city council. (Ord. 2004-07)
2.60.030: NOTICE:
Not less than fourteen (14) days' notice shall be given prior to the disposal of a significant parcel of city owned real property, as follows:
A. In a public meeting along with the date, time, and place of the meeting, published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city of Santa Clara.
B. Notice shall be posted at the city office. (Ord. 2004-07)