11/12/2019 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 , 2019
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County
Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
Charlie Luke Analia Valdemoros James Rogers
Andrew Johnston Amy Fowler
The following Council Members were absent:
Chris Wharton Erin Mendenhall
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; David Litvack,
Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Rusty Vetter, Deputy City Attorney; and
Scott Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Luke presided at and Councilmember Johnston conducted
the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 01 p .m.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:01:24 PM Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:01:51 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct.
#3 . 7:04:11 PM Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Luke
seconded to approve the following Work Session minutes: Tuesday,
September 3, 2019; Tuesday, September 24, 2019; and Tuesday, October 8,
2019 as well as the Formal minutes of Tuesday, October 8, 2019; and
Tuesday, October 15, 2019, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye . View Minutes
(M 19-4) (M 19-3)
#4 . 7:04:49 PM Adopting a ceremonial resolution declaring November
as Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake City. View Attachment
The resolution was read by Councilmember Luke.
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to adopt
Resolution 35 of 2019, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
(R 19-1)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:10:49 PM Accept public comment and consider a request to rezone
a property at 1937 South 1200 East from RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multi-
family) to RMF-45 (Moderate/High Density Multi-family) pursuant to
Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00183 . The applicant owns a parcel directly
abutting it to the south (1961 South 1200 East) which is currently zoned
RMF-45. If approved, the applicant intends to consolidate the lots and
build a multi-family residential building. The Planning Commission
forwarded a negative recommendation, therefore an ordinance was not
drafted with the original transmittal but has since been added for the
Council 's formal consideration. View Attachment
Judy Short, Lynn Schwarz, Janae Wallace, and George Chapman spoke
in opposition of the proposal . Comments included people and traffic
already exceeding 1200 East Street capacity, loss of parking (25 spaces) ,
detrimental to quality of life, increased traffic/safety issues,
proposed housing not being affordable, opposition to having a continuous
row of 45-foot buildings lining area streets, community not being a
commodity for profit, impact of demolition/construction (dust, noise,
traffic, etc. ) , ingress/egress issues, garbage/snow removal, preserving
neighborhood characteristic, and increasing demand for street parking.
Ned Skanchy and Darin Mano spoke in favor of the proposal . Comments
included current zoning restraining the amount of housing being provided,
keeping density out of single-family areas, making better use of land
(more units needed) , designing project to be appropriate/respectful of
area, and density needed to address housing crises .
Finn Epperson-Vahun and Layla Doreed spoke about homeless issues,
Road Home closure, operation Rio Grande, and demands they wanted the
Council to accept such as : keeping the Road Home open through April,
having equivalent number of beds available/ready prior to Road Home
closure, not arresting/ticketing/harassing campers until beds were
available, changing legislation to allow new Homeless Resource Centers
(HRCs) to have more beds, and providing free public transit for everyone
staying in shelters .
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(P 19-20)
#2 . 7:27:55 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the City' s Consolidated Fee Schedule (CFS) . The
proposal would reduce current rates for "Class 7" customers of the Sewer
Utility. Higher rates are assessed for this category because of the
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treatment cost on what Class 7 customers discharge into the City's
sanitary sewer. View Attachment
There were no public comments .
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye .
(0 17-3)
#3. 7:28:35 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance for the second amendment to the final budget of Salt Lake City,
including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
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 funding for maintenance
of existing art in the City and a study to learn more about maintaining
that art collection, funding police overtime for patrols in City parks,
and a roundabout at 2000 East Parley's Canyon Boulevard to improve
traffic flow and safety, among other changes. (Budget Amendment No. 2)
View Attachment
Sara Adelman, Jason Stevenson, Margaret Holloway, George Chapman,
Crystal Young-Otterstrom, Bernie Hart, Abbie Harikumar, Marvin Oliveros,
Sam Huntington, Eric Parkinson, and Diego Avalos (no card) spoke about
the proposal . Comments included police officer overtime (funding/park
patrol) , homelessness not being a crime, homelessness being complex and
requiring diverse solutions (meaningful services) , overnight camping in
parks, increased drug use, Liberty Park patrols/public safety, inability
to arrest way out of homelessness, overtime being a good step, keeping
residents/community councils informed about activities/process,
collaborative effort of police/social workers, utilization of HRCs, need
to address/stop ongoing gang wars/shootings in Rose Park, need for
additional police cameras, give officers flexibility when patrolling
parks, people being uncomfortable with officers in uniform, criminal
behavior in parks actually threatening homeless more than other patrons
(stop victimization with regular police patrol) , drugs/vaping materials
being sold in parks, support for public art component (funding needed
for art pieces/maintenance) , homeless outreach efforts, holding service
providers accountable (require data proving effectiveness) , plan needed
to help people if Rio Grande shelter closed, people should avoid parks
if they felt uncomfortable/unsafe, extra police force not being effective
(not solving ongoing issues) , identify what additional officer funding
would do (effect on marginalized groups) , grant would upgrade the use of
less-lethal weapons, funding actually about mobile command center
(surveillance software) , expanding policing on places where un-sheltered
residents currently reside, picture being painted being a replica of
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Operation Rio Grande (just being described as something else) , more
police not being the answer, money being more effectively spent providing
more services (opening more beds) , and reiterating demands for Council
to: provide equivalent number of beds prior to Road Home closing, ensure
no arrests/tickets/harassment for campers until beds were available,
changing restrictions to allow new HRCs to have more beds, and providing
free transit for people staying in shelters .
Note: Due to unruly behavior on the part of some audience members,
the meeting was recessed at 7 : 50 p.m. and reconvened at 8 : 05 p.m.
8:05:40 PM Council Chair Luke read the attached statement on behalf
of the Council . Comments included having ongoing conversations about
homelessness issues (Road Home closure) , agreement with concerns/demands
being expressed, working with various stakeholders to find solutions,
and the need for meeting participants to be respectful (follow rules of
decorum) .
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to
close the public hearing and refer the item to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
(B 19-11)
Note : Items 4-8 will be heard as one public hearing.
#4 . 8:08:19 PM Accept public comment regarding Grant Application:
Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Restricted Account Grant Program for
Fiscal Year 2020-21, requesting to continue funding salary and benefits
for the HAND Community Engagement Coordinator and outreach/promotional
materials for community programming. This grant also provides a sub-
award to Volunteers of America of Utah (VOA) to continue funding a
Community engagement Liaison position and a Homeless Outreach Caseworker
position. The grant uses a portion of local option sales tax revenue
from municipalities without homeless resource centers to fund homeless
services in cities with homeless resource centers. Salt Lake City is one
of eight cities eligible for this grant in Utah. View Attachment
(B 19-3)
George Chapman spoke about defecation occurring on sidewalks around
HRCs and wanted the grant application to be flexible enough to either
pay for the Clean Team to mitigate the problem or install portable
restrooms in areas being impacted by HRCs .
Cedar Gonzales spoke in support of additional VOA funding. She said
it would be beneficial to have social workers accompany police officers
in parks/other areas to provide outreach/services to homeless people who
chose not to stay in shelters (protect vulnerable population) .
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#5 . Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: Jordan
River Area Maintenance, Improvement and Weed Management Grant for Fiscal
Year 2019-20 (Three Creeks Confluence) , requesting to fund new features
at the Three Creeks Confluence, including the creation of a park plaza
and educational space, a pedestrian bridge to connect to the Jordan
Parkway Trail, a fishing pier, public art, and landscaping and irrigation
improvements. These improvements are part of the Three Creeks Confluence
of Jordan River Reactivation and Riparian Restoration Project. View
Attachment
(B 19-3)
#6 . Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: Jordan
River Area Maintenance, Improvement and Weed Management Grant for Fiscal
Year 2019-20 (Fisher Mansion Boat Access) , requesting to fund
improvements to the Jordan River Parkway Trail (near the Fisher Mansion
Boat Access location) in order for users to access the existing on-
street parking available along 200 South Street . Other improvements to
the site include on-street signage and a water trail information kiosk,
as well as landscaping improvements including new trees and shrubs along
the edge of the river. View Attachment
(B 19-3)
#7 . Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: Jordan
River Area Maintenance, Improvement, and Weed Management Grant for Fiscal
Year 2019-20 (2100 South Riverbank Protection and Restoration) ,
requesting to fund the restoration of the 2100 South riverbank of the
Jordan River including hydro seeding, installation of native shrubs and
metal fencing to protect the area . View Attachment
(B 19-3)
#8 . Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: Paul
Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program Grant for Fiscal Year
2019-20, requesting to fund the Police Department's Crime Lab application
fee, assessment fee and initial annual fees as it begins the process of
being accredited. The application indicates accreditation would improve
the quality of lab services and strengthen its operation by adopting,
developing and maintaining standards used to assess the laboratory's
level of performance. View Attachment
(B 19-3)
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to close
the public hearing and refer Items 4-8 to a future Consent Agenda for
action, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(B 19-3)
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POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 8:13:38 PM Adopting an ordinance to close a City-owned alley
located at approximately 1000 South between 800 West and Jeremy Street
(850 West) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2018-00666 . The alley is
referenced as Mead Avenue but the City recognizes it as an alley rather
than a street. The applicant's reason for the request includes a concern
about crime in the area, and the request received the necessary support
of abutting property owners. However, the Planning Commission forwarded
a negative recommendation. The Planning Commission forwarded a negative
recommendation, therefore an ordinance has not been drafted. If the
Council decides to approve the request, an ordinance would be drafted
and considered for approval. View Attachment
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to
adopt the proposal and request an ordinance be drafted to vacate an alley
between 800 West and Jeremy Street and between Fayette Avenue and Dalton
Avenue, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(P 19-19)
#2 . 8:15:05 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of
Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal
Year 2019-20. 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 funding for the
Airport Redevelopment Program that reflects scope changes to the project
that are necessary to accommodate passenger growth, among other changes.
(Budget Amendment No. 3) View Attachment
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt
Ordinance 52 of 2019, amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 final budget of
Salt Lake City as proposed by the Administration and one Council-added
item as shown on the motion sheet (I-1 : Northwest & Northpoint Small
Area Plan Update - $50 , 000 - General Fund' s fund balance and $50 , 000 -
Airport) , which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(B 19-10)
#3 . 8:15:53 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the zoning of property
located at 504 South 900 East Street and amending the Central Community
Master Plan Future Land Use Map pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2018-
00839 and Petition No. PLNPCM2018-00898 . The proposal would rezone the
property from Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District (RMF-
35) to Residential/Mixed Use (RMU-35) and a Master Plan Amendment from
Medium Density Residential to Medium Residential/Mixed Use. The intent
of the proposal is to build a mixed-use development. No site plan has
been submitted at this time. Although the applicant has requested that
the property be rezoned to Residential/Mixed Use (RMU-35) , consideration
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may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with
similar characteristics. View Attachment
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Luke seconded to adopt
Ordinance 53 of 2019, amending the Future Land Use Map of the Central
Community Master Plan and rezoning the property located at 504 South 900
East to R-MU-35 , subject to the applicant and the Administration entering
into a development agreement to be recorded against the property that
requires :
1 . Ground floor commercial space that would not exceed 1 , 000 square
feet.
2 . Remove a curb cut on the north side of the property and restore the
area to a landscaped park strip with trees that meet Salt Lake City
Urban Forestry requirements and grow to a minimum height of 50 feet.
3 . Charge additional rent for the use of dedicated parking stalls
within the project area and seek/identify alternative parking
solutions as needed, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
(P 19-16)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 8:17:18 PM
There were no questions .
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 8:17 :32 PM
The following submitted comment cards but were not present when
called to speak: Kelly O'Neill, Bearly Noticeable, Amanda (no last name) ,
Daman Harris, Marvin Oliveros, Logan Millett, Kami Henderson, Jeff A,
Diego Gabriel, Adam Guyman, Ian Decker, Brooks (no last name) , Bryn
Dayton, Hannah Wolfson, Antonio (no last name) , Nathan Kohles, and Deja
Gaston.
Kevin Leecaster, spoke/submitted written comments regarding the
climate crisis . He said it was important for community leaders/public to
continue pushing for solutions . He thanked the Council for their
continued support and asked them to adopt a climate emergency
declaration/resolution.
Leo Rodgers spoke about homelessness, Road Home closure, Inland
Port, Utah Theater, police car scandal, etc. He said people did not have
faith the Administration/Council would do much to address these issues
(government not being accessible) .
Mariah Fralick spoke about the Road Home closure . She said this was
coming during the coldest months of the year and would create a real
hardship on people experiencing homelessness and strain financial
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resources (higher cost with people going to jail/hospitals) . She
expressed support for funding social workers and wanted the Council to
use its influence to address ongoing homeless issues and communicate
information back to the public.
Margaret Holloway spoke about the Redevelopment Agency' s Fairpark
Public Market study. She said she felt this would be a great benefit to
the westside and asked the Council for their support.
George Chapman encouraged people to attend community council
meetings where they could have a back-and-forward dialogue with Council
Members . He also spoke about the need to keep the Road Home open,
providing additional space for the homeless to store their belongings,
opening City-owned buildings in the Depot District (homeless could camp
there instead of going to the Road Home) , ticketing idling diesel trucks
to improve air quality, and dispatching officers in City parks on
electric scooters .
Bernie Hart spoke about ineffective methods being used to address
homeless issues . He said the Council had the power of funding and asked
them to establish a series of standards which service providers had to
meet before receiving funding. He asked the Council to use the power of
funding to collect data (not existing in system) and create standards to
measure the effectiveness of what service providers were telling the
City they could or were doing (make them demonstrate services actually
worked) .
Cedar Gonzalez spoke about funds being allocated for rapid rehousing
programs which she felt was a good start but needed to be ongoing. She
further spoke about the impact of the Road Home closure, needing to
revisit/allow more beds in HRCs, and providing more permanent supportive
housing and vouchers .
Thomas Cantrell said he was homeless in 1983 . He said the Council
was doing 1, 000 times more now than what was done in 1983 . He thanked
each Council Member for their efforts .
Caitlin Lutsih talked about air quality issues . She said this was
a very serious health problem and much more needed to be done to address
the issue and save lives .
Angila C spoke about promoting diversity on the police force through
application questions . She said changing or eliminating some questions
could expand the field to a younger/more diverse population.
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Ali Mahamat spoke about the Road Home closure, coordinating
City/State funding to ensure assistance programs worked harmoniously,
and utilizing diversity to fill police/social worker positions .
Andrew Noyes, Shiya Zeng and Matthew Monahan submitted comment cards
in opposition of the Road Home closure . Comments included addressing
homeless needs/issues, inhumane treatment, gentrifying Rio Grande, need
for more beds, and developer profits being placed above human life.
Councilmember Fowler commented about issues/concerns relating to
homelessness and the need for everyone to work together to find the best
solutions .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 8:45:05 PM Adopting an ordinance that would create a Fire Code
Board of Appeals . The Board would hear appeals from decisions rendered
by the City's Fire Prevention Bureau. View Attachment
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt
Ordinance 54 of 2019, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
(0 19-14)
CONSENT 8:4 5:2 7 PM
Councilmember Luke moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt
the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
#1 . Setting the date of Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 7 :00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance to rezone two
parcels of property at 1760 and 1790 West Associated Avenue from Corridor
Commercial District (CC) to Light Manufacturing District (M-1) pursuant
to Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00540 . The petitioner intends to expand the
existing manufacturing use on the site. Although the applicant has
requested that the property be rezoned to the Light Manufacturing
District (M-1) , consideration may be given to rezoning the property to
another zoning district with similar characteristics. (Richard N. Reese
Family Limited Liability Company, LLC) (Standard Plumbing Supply Company)
View Attachment
(P 19-22)
#2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend
the final budget for the Library Fund for Fiscal Year 2019-20. Budget
amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the
City's budgets, including proposed project additions and modifications.
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The proposed amendment would fund an increase of approximately $346,500
to pay for a master facilities consultant, demographic and statistical
software, changes to in-house security, and community wellness liaisons.
View Attachment
(B 19-2)
#3. Setting the date of Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 7 :00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution to accept a
public benefits analysis related to a below-market land lease to the
non-profit STH Magnolia LLC (owned by Shelter the Homeless Inc. ) for
City property located at approximately 165 South 300 East. The property
would be used for a 65-unit permanent supportive housing development for
individuals with incomes below 4096 the Area Median Income (AMI) .
Separately, the Council will also consider a request for a $1 . 5 million
loan for this project, which will be discussed in a different agenda
item and does not require a public hearing. View Attachment
(R 19-15)
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 45 p .m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
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additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the Salt Lake City Formal Session held November 12,
2019 .
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