09/01/2020 - Formal Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL FORMAL MEETING
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The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in an electronic
Formal Session on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 pursuant to the Council
Chair determination and Salt Lake City Emergency Proclamation No. 2 of
2020 (2)(b).
The following Council Members participated electronically:
Chris Wharton Analia Valdemoros James Rogers
Andrew Johnston Daniel Dugan Darin Mano
Amy Fowler
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno,
Council Executive Deputy Director; Erin Mendenhall, Mayor; Rachel Otto,
Mayor’s Chief of Staff; Katherine Lewis, City Attorney; Scott Crandall,
Deputy City Recorder and Cindy Lou Trishman, City Recorder participated
electronically.
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. 7:04:56 PM
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:04:56 PM Council Member Chris Wharton will conduct the formal
meetings.
#2. 7:05:14 PM Pledge of Allegiance. (A moment of silence was held
while the American Flag/Anthem was displayed on the screen)
#3. 7:05:53 PM Welcome and Public Meeting rules.
#4. 7:06:21 PM Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Fowler
seconded to approve the formal meeting minutes of Tuesday, June 2, 2020,
which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call). View Minutes
(M 20-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:07:14 PM
7:09:56 PM Councilmember Wharton said due to technical difficulties
with the August 18, 2020 formal meeting, motions were needed to
reconsider prior actions taken by the Council relating to the adoption
of Item 5 (Transportation Impact Fees Facilities Plan - IFFP), and to
reopen the public hearing.
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
reconsider the August 18, 2020 adoption, which motion carried, all
members voted aye (roll call).
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Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to
reopen the public hearing for the Impact Fees Facilities Plan for
Transportation Services and proposed amendments to the Consolidated Fee
Schedule, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call).
Note: 7:12:09 PM Public Hearings and General Comments were heard as
one item. Comments/materials submitted to the City Council have been
attached as part of the official record.
Click link to view. https://www.slc.gov/council/virtual-meeting-
comments/
#1. 8:15:57 PM Ordinance*: Zoning Text Amendment to Increase
Building Height Limits in a Portion of the G-MU Zone
The Council will accept public comment and consider an ordinance
that would increase the building heights within a portion of the G-MU
(Gateway Mixed Use) zoning district from a current maximum of 120 feet
up to 190 feet across portions of two separate blocks located between
500 West and the railroad tracks (approximately 625 West) and 200 South
and 400 South. The applicant is requesting the change for a specific
development project. Other sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be
amended as part of this petition. Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00639. View
Attachment
Nathan Ricks expressed appreciation for the considerate time spent
on the project and zone text amendment.
George Chapman commented that the GMU Zone height request should
only be permitted if affordable housing was included.
Councilmember Mano moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to
continue the public hearing to September 15, 2020, which motion carried,
all members voted aye (roll call).
(P 20-17)
#2. 8:16:52 PM Ordinance: Richmond Street Zoning Map Amendment
(2960, 2964, and 2970 South Richmond Street)
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance that would amend the zoning map for several parcels located at
2960, 2964, and 2970 South Richmond Street. The applicant would like to
rezone the parcels from R-1/7,000 (Single-Family Residential District)
to R-MU-45 (Residential/Mixed Use District). The applicant intends to
demolish the current structures and construct a four-story, multi-family
building with approximately 80 affordable housing units. Consideration
may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with
similar characteristics. Petition No. PLNPCM2020-00108. View Attachment
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George Chapman commented although the intent was to avoid impacting
the neighborhood, the zoning change would result in direct impact due to
restaurant allowance, street parking, sidewalk access, and the loss of
a bike lane.
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Mano seconded to close
the public hearing and note that a second public hearing was scheduled
for September 15, 2020, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll
call).
(P 20-18)
#3. 8:17:57 PM Resolution: Public Utilities Revenue Bond (WIFIA
Loan) Series 2020B 8:17 pm
The Council will hold a public hearing to receive input with respect
to (a) the issuance of a $348,635,000 Public Utilities Revenue Bond
(Water Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan), Series
2020B) and (b) any potential economic impact that the project financed
with said bond may have on the private sector. View Attachment
(Q 20-3)
George Chapman expressed concern that the bond should be posted at
1.6%. He requested the State Treasurer complete due diligence on all
bond contracts (review the 25-year solar energy contract).
Councilmember Dugan moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
close the public hearing and note that the Council took action on this
item on August 18, 2020, which motion carried, all members voted aye
(roll call).
#4. 8:19:43 PM Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year
2020-2021
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance that would amend the final budget of Salt Lake City, including
the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Budget
amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the
City’s budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications.
The proposed amendment includes infrastructure for publicly-accessible
internet access, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)
Act funding for personnel costs related to pandemic response, expansion
of the City’s Youth and Family program to help with childcare and
education, and funding for housing assistance, among other items. View
Attachment
George Chapman commented to further understand why the funds could
not be used for police patrols to dampen the obvious criminal behavior;
he also expressed appreciation for the united effort to work on homeless
camps, including the Justice Court.
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Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to
close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 38 of 2020, amending the
Fiscal Year 2020-2021 final budget of Salt Lake City for CARES Act
funding as requested by the Administration, which motion carried, all
members voted aye (roll call).
(B 20-9)
#5. 8:20:46 PM Ordinance: Transportation Impact Fees Facilities Plan
(IFFP)
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance that would update the Transportation section of the City’s
Impact Fees Facilities Plan (IFFP). The plan identifies fees for
different land use types after an analysis of existing services levels,
anticipated growth, and capital improvements to maintain service levels
under higher demand. Impact fees are charges on new development that pay
for bigger demand on City facilities caused by population and employment
growth. View Attachment
George Chapman said the plan displayed inequity between west and
east sides of the City; he also suggested the evaluation of the impact
on bicyclists.
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Valdemoros seconded to
continue the public hearing to a future date, which motion carried, all
members voted aye (roll call).
(T 20-3)
COMMENTS 8:21:47 PM
#1. Comments to the City Council.
Oliver Harrington, Emily Alworth, Ethan Maryon, Liz DeFriez,
Ainsley Moench, Jeanette M., Anne Charles, Juston Johnston, Nicole
Taylor, Antonio F., David Newlin, Ian Harris, Roberto S., Sabrina Franks
Kathryn Van Sleen, Erin Moore, Jade Arter, Jessica Arthurs, Jaden, Nora
Price, Mark Barrett, Madalena McNeil, and Alli Matyja commented on one
or more of the following topics:
• City review Sim Gill’s position, use of information, and to
ask for his resignation.
• Stop retaliatory investigative measures against the protestors
of the Salt Lake Police Department and remove conflicts of
interest
• Charges against protestors of the Salt Lake Police Department
be dropped
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• Removal of gang enhancement charges to those peacefully
protesting
• City leadership to support the repeal of HB415
• Reinvest policing funds to community resources
• Raise SLC program
• Elle Development at 347, 353, and 359 North 700 West rezone
which was approved, to be repealed and stop gentrification in
low-income areas
George Chapman spoke on the topic of digital equity, government
record access, and Sim Gill.
#2. 8:21:56 PM Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
There were no questions.
Mayor Mendenhall requested a moment of personal privilege and said
there was good reason that executive officials were not empowered to
inform law enforcement who/who not to investigate.
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1. 8:23:11 PM Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 771
and 795 North 400 West
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend
the zoning map and future land use map for two properties at 771 North
and 795 North 400 West. The proposal would change the properties from M-
1 (Light Industrial) to MU (Mixed Use) to allow redevelopment of the
vacant parcel at 771 North 400 West. The applicant would like to build
a multi-family housing development which is not allowed under the current
M-1 zoning. No site development proposal has been submitted at this time.
Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. Petition No. PLNPCM2019-01011 and
Petition No. PLNPCM2019-01095. View Attachment
Councilmember Mano moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt
Ordinance 39 of 2020, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll
call).
(P 20-15)
NEW BUSINESS
#1. 8:24:22 PM Motion: Meeting Remotely Without an Anchor Location
The Council will consider a motion to ratify the determination that
the Council will continue to meet remotely and without an anchor location
under HB5002. View Attachment
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Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to
adopt the motion, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll
call).
(G 20-9)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. 8:25:36 PM Resolution: Digital Equity Policy of Salt Lake City
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would approve
a proposed Digital Equity Policy for the City. The global pandemic has
emphasized the impact of the "digital divide" as many social programs
and services have gone primarily virtual. The proposed policy establishes
a baseline of the City’s values and goals for equity-driven initiatives
relating to bridging that digital divide. If adopted, the policy would
guide investments, partnerships and programs to improve digital literacy
and access for all residents. View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to adopt
Joint Resolution 29 of 2020, approving and adopting the Digital Equity
Policy of Salt Lake City, which motion carried, all members voted aye
(roll call).
(R 20-10)
CONSENT 8:26:32 PM
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye
(roll call).
#1. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment for 402 and 416 East 900 South
(Southeast Market)
The Council will set the dates of Tuesday, October 6, 2020 and
Tuesday October 20, 2020 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider
adopting an ordinance that would rezone the parcels located at 402 and
416 East 900 South to rezone those parcels from RB (Residential/Business
District) and CN (Neighborhood Commercial District) to CB (Community
Business District). Currently, these parcels fall within two different
zoning districts and the parcel at 416 East Street is split zoned both
RB and CN. The applicants would like to rezone to one zone for
consistency. No development plans have been submitted at this time.
Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned to CB,
consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. Petition No. PLNPCM2018-01025.
View Attachment
(P 19-18)
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#2. Ordinance: Text Amendments to the RMF-30 Low Density Multi-
Family Residential Zoning District
The Council will set the dates of Tuesday, October 6, 2020 and
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider
adopting an ordinance that would amend the RMF-30 (Low Density Multi-
Family Residential) Zoning District and corresponding sections of Salt
Lake City’s Zoning Ordinance. The changes aim to remove zoning barriers
to multi-family housing developments in RMF-30 zoned areas of the City.
Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00313.
Proposed changes include:
1. Introducing design standards for all new development
2. Allowing the construction of new building types including
sideways row houses, cottage developments, and tiny houses
3. Reducing minimum lot area requirements per unit
4. Removing lot width minimum requirements
5. Allowing more than one primary structure on a lot
6. Granting a density bonus for the retention of an existing
structure
7. Introducing a lot width maximum to discourage land banking
Related sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part
of this petition. View Attachment
(P 20-21)
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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Council Chair
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City Recorder
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2020.
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