10/08/2019 - Work Session - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019
The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday October 8, 2019,
in Room 326, Committee Room, City County Building, 451 South State
Street.
In Attendance: Council Members Andrew Johnston, Amy Fowler, Chris
Wharton, Erin Mendenhall, Charlie Luke, James Rogers, and Analia
Valdemoros .
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive
Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Executive Deputy Director; Lynn
Pace, Acting City Attorney; Benjamin Luedtke, Council Policy
Analyst; Lani Eggertsen-Goff, Housing and Neighborhood Development
Director; Jennifer Schumann, Housing and Neighborhood Development
Deputy Director; Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst; John
Anderson, Planning Manager; Christopher Lee, Principal Planner;
Mary Beth Thompson, Chief Financial Officer; and DeeDee Robinson,
Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Pam Perlich, Director of Demographic
Research at Kem C. Gardner Institute (Item #1) ; Emily Harris,
Demographer at Kem C. Gardner Institute (Item #1) ; Darin Mano,
Principal Architect at RAW Design Studio (Item #2) ; and Ned
Skanchy, Applicant (Item #2)
Councilmember Luke presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4 : 43 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1 . 4:43:17PM BRIEFING REGARDING SALT LAKE CITY' S EVOLVING
DEMOGRAPHIC LANDSCAPE: MIGRATION AS A DRIVER OF CHANGE FROM
RESEARCHERS AT THE KEM C. GARDNER POLICY INSTITUTE. View
Attachments
Pam Perlich and Emily Harris briefed the Council with
attachments . Discussion was held regarding the importance of
participation in the upcoming 2020 Census, Salt Lake City
Population (1900 to 2018) , population change in Council Districts
(2010-2018) , Utah vs . Salt Lake City age structure, minority
population (1990 to 2013-2017) , change in minority share of Salt
Lake City tracts, migration (in/out/net) , State components of
population changes (1990-2018) , Utah' s historical net migration
rates (1950-2010) , migration typologies for Utah' s counties
including terminologies : "Large Metro"-Salt Lake County, "Ring"
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Counties-counties surrounding Salt Lake County, and "Life Stage"
migration: emerging adults (college age) , family (parents/ages 30-
49) , and older adults (retirement age) .
Councilmember Mendenhall inquired about data regarding
driving factors that move people in a stable economy. Ms . Harris
said older populations tended to follow more favorable tax
policies, warmer weather/favorable climate, and family age
populations tended to follow areas with lower crime, affordable
housing, and better educational opportunities for their children.
Ms . Perlich added there were also cultural factors; religious
enclaves, ethnic enclaves, and international/new-American
enclaves; along with life-course migration: those who left Utah
many years ago and (now near retirement age) were moving back. She
said it was projected that in 50, years the Salt Lake City Greater
Metropolitan area would become the size of the current
Seattle/Tacoma Metropolitan area, and Salt Lake City played an
important role in a larger regional economy (new housing attracting
young adults, densification, etc. ) .
Councilmember Wharton inquired about other counties in the
country that were similar to Salt Lake City and experienced the
same pattern/rate of emerging adults moving to "ring" counties .
Ms . Harris said this situation was not unique to Salt Lake City,
and most metropolitan areas experienced the same issues .
Councilmember Johnston inquired about demographics in the
City concerning age (regarding the projection of in-migration of
people over the ages of 55-60) , and data regarding the
consideration of pets in the home vs . kids (and how that
constituted a "family") . Ms . Perlich said the current family
composition (opposite-sex married couple with kids) made up 300 of
households in Utah, but a smaller percentage was still in Salt
Lake City. She added that more research was needed regarding
household composition because it had many implications for the
demand for housing. Councilmember Johnston discussed the City' s
infrastructure (sidewalks, streets, and parks) and considering the
determination of homes having more pets than kids, the City was
seeing more things built for a certain type of household. He added
this could change how certain infrastructure was built to reflect
the needs of current and future residents living in the City.
Councilmember Mendenhall inquired about information regarding
forecasting the Salt Lake City population. Ms . Perlich said the
current information was retrospective and based on decennial data
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(recurring every ten years) .
Councilmember Mendenhall asked for advice on engaging City
residents; more specifically, those difficult to reach/count
within the 2020 Census . Ms . Perlich said Mallory Bateman (also
part of the demographic team) was performing work at the State
level (Governor' s office/Complete Count Committee) , and could
provide the City' s Census liaison with best known practices for
engaging the community. She said community leaders could also vouch
for the process, emphasizing the importance of being counted.
Councilmember Valdemoros requested the best practices information
be provided to Council Members in order to market the Census to
community members . Ms . Perlich said Ms . Bateman would contact
Council Staff with the pertinent information.
#2 . 5:29:22PM BRIEFING REGARDING 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) . 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. Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00183. View Attachments
Nick Tarbet, Ned Skanchy, Darin Mano, Christopher Lee, and
John Anderson briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion was
held regarding petition summary, Planning Staff recommended
approval vs . Planning Commission' s negative recommendation,
existing development pattern, location/zoning in the surrounding
area, subject parcel/abutting parcel, transition of
height/density, and current/proposed zoning standards .
Councilmember Luke inquired about the Planning Commission' s
negative recommendation. Mr. Lee said their issues were with the
proposal creating a dividing line (zoning) between the two areas
(RMF-35 & RMF-45) , and the need for additional vehicle space.
Councilmember Luke inquired if required parking would be
eliminated for the neighboring structure (Irving Heights
Apartments) . Mr. Lee said required parking would stay intact.
Mr. Skanchy said he wanted to keep density in areas designed
for density (neighborhoods supporting density) . He said under
current zoning requirements, one 45-foot building could be built
on one lot, and a 35-foot building on the other, parking could be
moved to the back, and activation of the street/streetscape along
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1200 East would be enhanced. Mr. Mano added that the design goal
was to break down the mass (not one big apartment building) , and
be designed to appear like townhomes (smaller units) ,
transitioning from the neighboring Irving Heights (taller
building) .
#3. 5:51:16PM FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING ABOUT AN ORDINANCE FOR THE
FIRST 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 a
contract to improve school crossing guard staffing, and increasing
funding to add art elements to capital projects, among other
changes. (Budget Amendment No. 1) View Attachments
Benjamin Luedtke and Mary Beth Thompson briefed the Council
with attachments . Discussion was held regarding Open Space
property purchase and allocating funds for school crossing guards
(90 school crossings currently without crossing guards) .
Straw Poll: Support to use Parks Impact Fees for Open Space
property purchase (not from Surplus Lands funds) , all Council
Members were in favor.
Straw Poll: Support for adding an additional $50, 000 (only
for additional crossing guards) , verifying prioritized crossing
locations with the vendor, contingent on the School Board matching
funds ($50, 000) , and Councilmember Luke would draft a letter to
the School Board, seeking their cooperation/support . All Council
Members were in favor.
Councilmember Mendenhall asked how many additional crossings
would be covered with $50, 000 . Mr. Luedtke said the assumption
(based on estimated price from Request For Proposal) was an
additional seven crossings .
Councilmember Mendenhall said she wanted to explore loan
opportunities (through Housing and Neighborhood Development or
other entities) for crosswalk sponsorship with the Administration
and the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency (RDA) .
#4 . 6:09:14PM BRIEFING REGARDING UPDATING THE CITY' S 2020-2024
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AS REQUIRED BY THE U. S . DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) . The Consolidated Plan details the
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City's goals and objectives to build healthy and sustainable
communities through four federal grants: Community Development
Block Grants (CDBG) , Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) , Home
Investment Partnerships, and Housing Opportunities for Persons
With AIDS (HOPWA) . View Attachments
Benjamin Luedtke, Lani Eggertsen-Goff, and Jennifer Schumann
briefed the Council with attachments . Discussion was held
regarding Consolidated Plan overview (5-year strategic plan) ,
challenges (locating/accessing affordable housing, aging housing
stock, rising transportation costs, etc. ) , Consolidated Plan
timeline, citizen participation (community-wide survey, community
events, internal technical advisory group, etc. ) , eligible
activities (infrastructure, economic development, rental housing,
and owner occupied housing) , anticipated CDBG eligible areas
(2020-2024) , target area considerations (infrastructure, community
buildings, economic development, and affordable housing) , Public
Services eligible activities (homeless services, health services,
youth services, and adult services) , and next steps .
Councilmember Mendenhall listed her priorities for eligible
activities :
• Infrastructure: accessibility improvements, sidewalk and park
improvements (recognizing other revenue
streams/opportunities for street improvements and community
buildings) .
• Economic Development: Small Business Facade Program and Micro
Enterprise Loans .
• Housing/Rental: Preserve Existing Units .
• Housing/Owner Occupied: Preserve Existing Units/Aging in
Place and Community Land Trust.
She said she also wanted to see easier access to more
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU' s) in the City.
#5. 6:41:11PM INTERVIEW JOE JACOBY PRIOR TO CONSIDERING HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE ART DESIGN BOARD FOR A TERM ENDING OCTOBER 8,
2022 . View Attachments
Councilmember Luke said Mr. Jacoby' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#6. 6:43:15 PM INTERVIEW PAUL CHERECWICH PRIOR TO CONSIDERING
HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY BOARD FOR A
TERM ENDING DECEMBER 26, 2022 STARTING THE DATE OF COUNCIL ADVICE
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AND CONSENT. View Attachments
Councilmember Luke said Mr. Cherecwich' s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#7 . 6:43:18PM INTERVIEW MATTHEW PAULY PRIOR TO CONSIDERING HIS
APPOINTMENT TO THE HOUSING TRUST FUND ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM
ENDING DECEMBER 26, 2022 STARTING THE DATE OF COUNCIL ADVICE AND
CONSENT. View Attachments
Councilmember Luke said Mr. Pauly' s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
STANDING ITEMS
#8 . REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF
COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 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.
Item not held.
#9. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Item not held.
#10 . CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN
KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE .
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6 : 46 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAIR
CITY RECORDER
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This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript
as other items may have been discussed; 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 City Council Work Session meeting held
October 8, 2019 .
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