08/18/2020 - Work Session - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 , 2020
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday August 18, 2020,
in an Electronic Meeting, pursuant to Chair determination and Salt
Lake City Emergency Proclamation No. 2 of 2020 (2) (b) .
In Attendance: Council Members Andrew Johnston, Amy Fowler, Chris
Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, James Rogers, and Analia
Valdemoros .
Staff in Attendance : Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive
Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Erin
Mendenhall, Mayor; Rachel Otto, Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Katherine
Lewis, City Attorney; John Anderson, Planning Manager, Brian
Fullmer, Council Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst; Sara
Javoronok, Senior Planner; Daniel Echeverria, Senior Planner;
Lorna Vogt, Public Services Director; Jorge Chamorro, Compliance
Division Director; Laura Briefer, Public Utilities Director; Lisa
Tarufelli, Public Utilities Finance Administrator; Samuel Owen,
Council Public Policy Analyst; Aaron Bentley, Chief Information
Officer; Kira Luke, Council Public Engagement/Policy Analyst; Nole
Walkingshaw, Public Services Deputy Director of Administrative
Services; Nick Norris, Planning Director; Jason Buhler, Fire
Captain; Nick Tarbet, Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; Lisa
Shaffer, Mayor' s Chief Administrative Officer; Robert Nutzman,
Council Administrative Assistant; and DeeDee Robinson, Deputy City
Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Michael Akerlow (Applicant, Item #3) ; rain
Cameron (Applicant, Item #4) ; and Stuart Gray (Applicant, Item
#5) .
Councilmember Wharton presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2 : 05 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1.2:06:37 PM Informational: Updates Relating to Mayor' s
Proclamations Declaring Local Emergencies for COVID-19, March
Earthquake, and Recent Protests. The Council will receive an update
from the Administration about the Mayor's emergency declarations
relating to COVID-19 (coronavirus) , the March 18th earthquake in
the Salt Lake Valley, and recent protests in the City. As part of
the update, the Council may discuss public health and other public
safety, policy and budget issues stemming from the emergency
events. The Administration may also provide information or updates
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from organizations or experts related to the emergency responses
and coordination, including but not limited to earthquake damage
to the City, the functioning of the Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) , City response and aid, and the status of City buildings.
Rachel Otto briefed the Council regarding:
• COVID-19 response/recovery efforts (new local/State
data, month-long downward trend, elevated COVID-19
levels in Rose Park/Glendale areas, no requests to move
off orange level, long-term COVID-19 plan rolling out
soon)
• Rose Park Connect Project (public access to
wifi/computers) receiving positive feedback
• Glendale Connect Project (wifi access being launched
next week at Sorensen Unity Center)
• Sustainability Department (in partnership with
Information Management Systems (IMS) & Utahns Against
Hunger) assisting residents with sign up for pandemic
electronic benefits transfer (EBT) (federal funding for
free/reduced lunch) at City & County Building on Friday
• Partnership initiative with Youth City (Nourish To
Flourish) providing access to nutritional meals to the
City' s most vulnerable residents/supporting Salt Lake
City restaurants
• Housing stability funds for outreach plan beginning
($1 . 1 million allocated assistance for low-income COVID-
19 impacted communities)
#2 .2:16:34 PM Informational: Updates on Racial Equity and
Policing The Council will hold a discussion about efforts on
various projects City staff are working on related to racial equity
and policing in the City. The conversation may include issues of
community concern about race, equity, and justice in relation to
law enforcement policies, procedures, budget, and ordinances.
Discussion may include:
• Review of a joint resolution of the Mayor and City Council
establishing the Commission on Racial Equality in Policing;
and
• Other project updates or discussion View Attachments
Katherine Lewis briefed the Council regarding the creation of
the board, OPMA (Open Public Meetings Act) information, and making
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the commission a public body.
#3.2:19:07 PM Ordinance: Richmond Street Zoning Map Amendment.
The Council will be briefed about a proposal to rezone several
parcels located at 2960, 2964, and 2970 South Richmond Street 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.
View Attachments
Brian Fullmer and John Anderson briefed the Council regarding
proposal for the property, information regarding community
feedback (traffic issue concerns) , and recommended approval by
Planning Commission/Planning Staff.
Mike Akerlow (applicant) briefed the Council regarding: if
tax credits were permitted the proposal could change to 55 units/80
units if tax credits were not permitted (density needed for
affordable housing) , 11 of the units proposed to be 3-bedroom/6
units to be 4-bedroom (providing affordable housing for families) ,
providing 55-60 parking stalls, responses to community feedback,
and landscaping details .
#4 .2:47:01 PM Ordinance : Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 261
North Redwood Road. The Council will be briefed about a proposal
to amend the zoning map and Master Plan for a property located at
approximately 261 North Redwood Road. The applicant is requesting
a Master Plan amendment to change the Northwest Community Future
Land Use Plan designation from Low Density Residential to Medium
Density Residential . The applicant is also requesting a rezone to
change the entire parcel to RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multi-Family
Residential) zoning district. Currently, the property is "split
zoned" RMF-35 and R-1/5, 000 (Single-family Residential District) .
The applicant states the rezone would allow them to redevelop the
site with additional housing. Future development plans have not
been submitted at this time. View Attachments
Brian Fullmer, Sara Javoronok, and John Anderson briefed the
Council with attachments . Discussion was held regarding
history/current split-zoned status of property, proposal requiring
a master plan amendment (proposal being consistent with Plan Salt
Lake, Growing SLC, and North Temple Master Plan) , rezone
anticipated to allow for additional multi-family housing, zoning
of surrounding areas/properties, proposed zone allowing up to 26
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units, community response/feedback, Planning Commission
recommending approval, and set-back/landscape/parking/access
requirements for proposed zone.
Iain Cameron (applicant) briefed the Council regarding: his
desire to construct 26 (low-income) units or townhomes .
#5.2:32:42 PM Ordinance: Rezone at 989 East 900 South. The
Council will be briefed about a proposal to rezone the east half
of a property at 989 East 900 South from Residential/Business (RB)
zoning district to Community Business (CB) zoning district. The
property is currently "split zoned" with the west half of the
property zoned CB and the east half zoned RB. The rezone to CB
would make the property one consistent zone. The applicant is
requesting the rezone for a potential business expansion and the
existing zoning requirements are not conducive to the options they
are considering. View Attachments
Brian Fullmer and Daniel Echeverria briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held regarding history/current split-
zoned status of the property, development potential (no set
back/lot coverage limitations in CB zone) , development regulations
(design control comparisons for each zone) , master plan/future
land use map compliance, potential impacts to adjacent properties
(few impact concerns to the west and anticipating parking to remain
adjacent to single family home to the north) , and
neighborhood/Community Council input.
Stuart Gray (applicant) briefed the Council regarding:
challenges the property owner was facing if RB zone remained and
moving to CB zone simplifying the capacity to be conforming.
#6.3:01:56 PM Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 2 for Fiscal Year
2020-2021 . The Council will be briefed about an ordinance that
would amend the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the
employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2020-21 . 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 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
Attachments
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Mayor Mendenhall, Rachel Otto, and Jennifer Bruno briefed the
Council with attachments . Discussion was held regarding four basic
areas of budget amendment proposal : grant related (utilizing CARES
funding) , COVID-19 related needs for Salt Lake City employees ($2 . 3
million for hazard pay, $204, 000 for work equipment needs, and
$187, 000 for internet allowance) , and proposals aimed at short-
term COVID-19 related needs for community/residents ($150, 000 for
PPE, $75, 000 for digital equity improvements, and $25, 000 for west
side PPE/The Association for Utah Community Health, $25, 000 for
City Arts Grant, $25, 000 for Water Assist Program for assistance
with utility bills, $150, 000 for 4th Street Clinic' s parking lot
winter shelters, and $25, 000 for the Accelerator Program for low-
income residents) .
Further discussion was held regarding long-term equitable
COVID-19 recovery strategies ($50, 000 for Sorensen Impact Center
to conduct feasibility study on financial tools the City could use
to create greater social/racial equity, $25, 000 for supporting the
Suazo Business Center' s mission and assistance to the
community/allowing for a seat on the center' s advisory board, $1 . 6
Million to expand YouthCity programs, $1 . 1 Million for rapid
rehousing and rental/mortgage assistance, concerns regarding
responsibility of funding for sanitization to help prevent the
spread of COVID-19/support homeless individuals (along with
support from the County' s CARES funding) , and coordinating school
district support for YouthCity programming.
Council Members requested more information regarding the
following:
• Details regarding if budget amendment supported
communities of color.
• Details regarding wifi backhaul project on Ensign Peak.
• Details regarding YouthCity expansion.
• Possible coordination with Neighborhood House for
additional younger childcare .
• Consolidating online housing resources (including
City/State support) in both English and Spanish for the
community to easily access .
#7 . Tentative Break
#8 . 4:13:41 PM Informational : Crossing Guard Contract
Alternative. The Council will be briefed about the
Administration's change in plans for providing crossing guards at
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intersections near Salt Lake City schools. The City's previous
contract with an outside vendor fell through, and the Department
of Public Services is requesting Council support for moving the
funding approved for the contractor to cover direct personnel
costs. View Attachments
Lorna Vogt, Jennifer Bruno, and Jorge Chamorro briefed the
Council regarding moving funds from contracted services to in-
house personnel, contract awarded in October 2019 never being
activated, future possibilities with contracted services, in-house
personnel allowing for more direct support/response, and possible
wage increase for in-house personnel (to $15/hr) .
Straw Poll: Support for plan to move crossing guards in-house
for this school year, with the intention that the Council discuss
further throughout the year for next year' s alternatives . All
Council Members were in favor.
#9.4:29:26PM Resolution: Public Utilities Revenue Bond (WIFIA
Loan) Series 2020B. The Council will be briefed about a resolution
that would authorize up to $348, 635, 000 of public utilities revenue
bond (Water Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan) ,
Series 2020B; authorizing the execution of a supplemental
indenture, a loan agreement, and other documents; authorizing the
taking of all other necessary actions; and related matters. View
Attachments
Samuel Owen, Laura Briefer, and Lisa Tarufelli briefed the
Council with attachments . Ms . Briefer provided information on
program benefits, rebuilding the water reclamation plant to meet
new regulatory standards (water quality) , and WIFIA program
funding only 49% of project cost with remaining costs funded
through Series 2020 Public Utilities Bond.
#10.4:36:31 PM Resolution: Digital Equity Policy of Salt Lake
City. The Council will be briefed about 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 Attachments
Lisa Shaffer, Aaron Bentley, Kira Luke, Nole Walkingshaw, and
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Mayor Mendenhall briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion
was held regarding what digital equity entailed, involvement with
Utah Communities Connect (with representation from City, County,
broadband providers, and various community organizations)
providing wide range of demographics/perspectives, current City
efforts (expanding public access, equity study, new computer lab
at Fairpark, etc. ) , over 30% of Public Services Department having
no access to the City' s network and how it was being remedied,
next steps (adopt Digital Equity Policy Resolution, formation of
Implementation Team, continued investment in programing and
infrastructure, and strengthening community partnerships) , public
wifi backhaul cost ($75, 000) /equipment needed, Rose Park Connect
(through Sorensen Unity Center) program providing free wifi to
constituents, backhaul project needed to expand access across the
City, policy issues surrounding current service providers, one
current backhaul site only serving the City' s needs (secured
network for some fire departments, golf courses, etc. ) , proposed
backhaul equipment providing an open network for the public (within
line of sight to backhaul equipment) , and providing community
outreach in coordination with City Library.
Councilmember Johnston expressed concern that the proposed
backhaul equipment would not reach certain parts of the City (no
line of sight) particularly the west side. Mr. Bentley said there
was opportunity to utilize City power lines for the harder to reach
areas of the City. He said other options were also being explored
to reach areas backhaul equipment would not reach, and the Sorensen
Unity Center was utilizing an internet service provider bringing
in internet (City Guest Connect) , potential for utilizing
additional City buildings (City & County Building, Fire Stations,
Plaza 349, etc. ) , and solar powered "smart benches" providing
charging stations and wifi .
Straw Poll: Support for the Administration' s plan to install
backhaul equipment as proposed (Ensign Peak) , with a request for
updates on how the provided internet was being rolled out to the
City (tangible benefits) in a reasonable amount of time . All
Council Members were in favor.
#11 .5:31:29 PM Ordinance: Amendments to Chapter 18 . 44 Fire
Prevention and International Fire Code. The Council will be briefed
about a proposal that would modify Chapter 18. 44 Fire Prevention
Code to provide alternatives to the "proximity to building"
requirements found in Appendix D section 503. 1 of the International
Fire Code. The proposed changes are intended to increase fire
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protection methods for developments that cannot meet the proximity
requirements in the current code due to the location of the
property line in relation to the street. The proposal is also
intended to provide some flexibility for the Salt Lake City Fire
Department in administering the International Fire Code when
determining the distance range that an aerial fire access road can
be from a building. View Attachments
Nick Norris, Jason Buhler, and Nick Tarbet briefed the Council
with attachments . Discussion was held regarding background of
proposal, purpose of proposal (creating options for aerial access
roads proximity to buildings) , current fire code requirements vs .
new proposed allowances, history of fire rescue methods, and
proposal providing more options for future development.
#12 .5:44:06 PM Advice and Consent: Director of the Community and
Neighborhoods Department - Blake Thomas . The Council will
interview Blake Thomas prior to considering his appointment as
Director of the Community and Neighborhoods Department. View
Attachments
Councilmember Wharton said Mr. Thomas' name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#13.6:00:01PM Board Appointment: Housing Trust Fund Advisory
Board - Scott Cuthbertson. The Council will interview Scott
Cuthbertson prior to considering his appointment to the Housing
Trust Fund Advisory Board for a term ending December 25, 2023.
View Attachments
Councilmember Wharton said Mr. Cuthbertson' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration .
#14 .6:02:24 PM Board Appointment: Community Development and
Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board (CDCIP) - Elke Opsahl .
The Council will interview Elke Opsahl prior to considering her
appointment to the CDCIP Advisory Board for a term ending June 5,
2023. View Attachments
Councilmember Wharton said Ms . Opsahl' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#15.6:04:32 PM Board Appointment: Community Development and
Capital Improvement Programs Advisory Board (CDCIP) Advisory Board
- Jason Motley. The Council will interview Jason Motley prior to
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considering his appointment to the CDCIP Advisory Board for a term
extending through June 5, 2023. View Attachments
Councilmember Wharton said Mr. Motley' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration .
STANDING ITEMS
#16 . REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
No discussion was held.
#17 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . The Council may give
feedback or staff direction on any item related to City Council
business, including but not limited to scheduling items.
No discussion was held.
#18 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 6 : 07 p .m.
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