12/08/2020 - Work Session - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
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The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday December 8, 2020,
in an Electronic Meeting, pursuant to Chair determination 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, and James Rogers.
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; Allison Rowland, Council Public Policy
Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Senior Public Policy Analyst; Mike
Brown, Police Chief; Lisa Shaffer, Mayor’s Chief Administrative
Officer; Nick Norris, Planning Director; Blake Thomas, Community
& Neighborhoods Director; Kira Luke, Council Public Engagement &
Policy Analyst; Jonathan Larsen, Transportation Director; Julianne
Sabula, Transportation Transit Program Manager; Amanda Lau,
Council Public Engagement & Communication Specialist; Benjamin
Luedtke, Council Policy Analyst; and DeeDee Robinson, Deputy City
Recorder.
Absent: Councilmember Analia Valdemoros
Councilmember Wharton presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4:13 p.m. 4:13:02 PM
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. 4:14:25 PM Informational: Updates from the Administration.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on major
items or projects, including but not limited to:
• Local Emergencies for COVID-19, the March Earthquake, and the
September Windstorm;
• Updates on relieving the condition of people experiencing
homelessness;
• Police Department work, projects, and staffing, etc.; and
• Other projects or updates.
Mayor Mendenhall thanked the Council for supporting the
Administration’s efforts regarding the Salt Laker Card (debit card
assisting those who did not receive stimulus checks), Operation
Warm (providing 7,000 winter coats for kids in need), Water Assist
(assisting residents with their water bills), expanding services
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for those experiencing homelessness, and advocating for a Federal
relief package to provide assistance to small business/residents
who were struggling as well as assistance from the State for rental
assistance/small business relief.
Further information provided included Community Commitment
Program updates: continuing outreach in areas of larger
encampments, closing some areas to camping as additional shelter
resources were becoming available, current capacity of homeless
resource centers (availability at the Men’s Resource Center, King
Resource Center, Millcreek Transitional Winter Housing, and motel
program still having vouchers available), ongoing work with the
Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness to locate a second
winter shelter location, the City’s A Place for Your Stuff was
open extended hours for people needing storage while pursuing
resources, connecting individuals with intake/service assessments,
shuttle service being available between all Homeless Service
Centers (HRCs) and the Weigand Homeless Resource Center, COVID-19
testing available at all HRCs with off-site options for quarantine
for those who test positive, and the City’s partnership with
Volunteers of America for a winter gear/coat drive on December 19,
2020 at the City & County Building.
Mike Brown briefed the Council regarding the Police
Department’s recent work project – Less Lethal Shotgun program;
450 officers having received training to use less lethal shotguns,
roll-out to occur within the next 30-60 days, 47 shotguns currently
in inventory with another 42 ordered (with plans to eventually
outfit the entire department), and details regarding the make-
up/range of each shot.
Councilmember Johnston inquired as to when this type of
munition would be deployed. Mr. Brown said they would be used in
situations when officers had sufficient cover/concealment, or
enough distance between them and someone with a weapon, and ideally
in place of lethal munitions in certain situations.
Rachel Otto and Katherine Lewis provided a Civil Service
Commission update, including Salt Lake Police Association (SLPA)
having shared concerns about discussions held between the
Administration and Council (regarding policy & procedure) and the
City being committed to resolving as many concerns as possible,
Policy & Procedures regarding recruitment retention and
recruitment of hearing officers were currently being drafted and
would be shared with all three unions for feedback/input before
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finalization, and responses to SLCPA issues provided (emailed) to
the Council this afternoon.
#2. 4:36:49 PM Informational: Updates on Racial Equity and
Policing. The Council will hold a discussion about recent 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:
• An update or report on the newly created Commission on
Racial Equity in Policing;
• Follow-up on Police Civilian Review Board (known as the
CRB or PCRB) Ordinance Amendments and Legislative
Intents; and
• Other project updates or discussion. View Attachments
Allison Rowland, Katherine Lewis, and Kira Luke briefed the
Council regarding:
• “Action Report: Racial Equity” included information regarding
body-worn cameras, changes to the Police Civilian Review Board
(CRB), Police Budget audit scope (informing the zero based
budget exercise), repeal of the Civil Service Commission
ordinance – providing the City more opportunities for an
inclusive hiring process/lowering barriers for new employees to
bring more diverse approaches, experiences, and ideas
• Updates on the Racial Equity in Policing (REP) Commission,
including: commission currently meeting Wednesdays in sub-
committees through the end of the year and available for the
public to listen to at slc.gov/boards/REPAgenda, no meetings
were scheduled for December 23 and December 30, 2020, an REP
public listening session was planned for January 13, 2021, and
contact information for questions regarding REP was provided
(email repcommission@slcgov.com or call 801-535-7644).
• Clarifications provided on Item 2 - those with criminal records
being able to serve on the CRB, and Item 3 - ensuring that all
panels include at least a majority of Board Members, rather than
the minimum of three currently permitted (located on the
summary report included in the attachment).
Straw Poll: Support for a panel of five Board Members (CRB)
to review a complaint unless it was an officer involved critical
incident (non-OICI cases only). Council Members Dugan, Fowler,
Mano, Rogers, and Wharton were in favor, Councilmember Johnston
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was opposed, and Councilmember Valdemoros was absent for the vote.
#3. 5:04:07 PM Ordinance: Fleet Block Zoning Amendments (300
and 400 West and between 800 and 900 South) Follow-up Briefing.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about a proposal to
create a new land use zone titled Form-Based Urban Neighborhood 3
(FB-UN3) and rezone the 10-acre City block known as the Fleet Block
(located between 300 and 400 West and between 800 and 900 South)
from Public Land (PL) and General Commercial (CG) to FB-UN3. The
area was previously used by the City for a fleet maintenance
facility that has since been relocated. Form-Based code focuses on
the form and appearance of buildings. It also has more regulations
that control those aspects of development than traditional zones.
The proposal would apply regulations to future developments such
as building design, height, bulk, use, and other development
standards and land uses. The regulations are intended to support
the block’s redevelopment. In addition to the zoning amendments,
the Council will also hear updates from City departments about the
work they have done related to the redevelopment of this City-
owned property. View Attachments
Mayor Mendenhall provided an introduction to the item and
said community feedback was received regarding the Fleet Block
murals and future of the block, the City’s vision for the Fleet
Block reflected benefits to the community as well as the needs of
future generations of Salt Lake City residents, the vision
included: creation of a space that benefitted residents and
reflected the community’s diversity, open space for gathering that
created equitable access to opportunities by design/occupation,
providing additional affordable housing, and expansion of public
transportation, access, and more. She requested the Salt Lake
community continue to communicate their needs and continue
conversations regarding the Fleet Block to move forward together
with the feedback/needs reflected.
Blake Thomas thanked community members for sharing their
stories with the Community & Neighborhoods (CAN) team and input
was necessary (from the public) for elements of the public space
on the block to provide equity/inclusion.
Nick Tarbet provided an introduction and background on the
proposal and noted the goal of the briefing included three main
components: review list of potential motions and potential
conditions to be included in the motions for the Council to
consider, review the Administration’s responses to the October 6,
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2020 Work Session briefing (questions raised by Council Members),
and review additional policy questions noted in the Staff memo.
Nick Norris indicated that the Administration’s responses to
the Council’s questions included gathering feedback from various
stakeholders involved in the process, outlining items of
concern/need, and identifying what the critical/necessary pieces
of the Fleet Block were to demonstrate the community/stakeholders
ideas/concerns were heard.
Further discussion was held regarding a previous Urban
Feasibility Study conducted for the area (2018/2019),
differences/definitions of parks/public open
space/squares/plazas, and parking considerations and public
transportation options in the area.
Councilmember Wharton said he was interested in exploring a
public art component to ongoing discussions regarding the Fleet
Block.
Straw Poll: Support for language regarding the effective date
based on the criteria of public engagement (making the zoning
effective based on the public engagement process). Council Members
Mano, Rogers, Wharton, Fowler, Johnston, and Dugan were in favor
with Councilmember Valdemoros absent for the vote.
#4. 5:45:20 PM Resolution: Funding Our Future: Transit Master
Plan Implementation Interlocal Agreement with the Utah Transit
Authority (UTA). The Council will be briefed about a resolution
that would authorize the Mayor to enter into two proposed
adjustments to an interlocal agreement (ILA) with UTA. Amendment
to Addendum No. 2 provides accounting adjustments and credits to
the City for cost savings from COVID-19 related bus service
reductions, reaching service thresholds, and actual fuel costs.
Addendum No. 3 is the service agreement from August 2020 to August
2021 for the Frequent Transit Service (FTN) routes on 200 South,
900 South, and 2100 South streets. The ILA is a twenty-year
agreement with a goal of full implementation of the Frequent
Transit Network as described in the City’s Transit Master Plan.
View Attachments
Kira Luke, Jonathan Larsen, and Julianne Sabula provided a
summary of the attached proposal. Discussion was held regarding
two addenda to the ILA (No. 2 & 3), true-ups and credits, cost
projection refinements (2020-2021), and timeline impacts due to
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COVID-19.
Straw Poll: Support for the approval of the addenda (2 & 3)
with the expectation that Transportation return with more
specifications at a later date. Council Members Mano, Rogers,
Wharton, Fowler, Johnston, and Dugan were in favor, with
Councilmember Valdemoros absent for the vote.
#5. 6:04:57 PM Board Appointment: Housing Advisory and Appeals
Board – Katie Sims (formerly Fredrickson). The Council will
interview Katie Sims (formerly Fredrickson) prior to considering
appointment to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board for a term
ending December 31, 2024. View Attachments
Interview was held. Councilmember Wharton said Katie Sims’
name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
Katherine Lewis took a moment of personal privilege and said
she was pleased that Ms. Sims was returning to the City in any
capacity.
#6. 6:08:04 PM Board Appointment: Housing Advisory and Appeals
Board – Carrie Eschler. The Council will interview Carrie Eschler
prior to considering appointment to the Housing Advisory and
Appeals Board for a term ending December 31, 2024. View Attachments
Interview was held. Councilmember Wharton said Carrie
Eschler’s name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#7. 6:10:24 PM Board Appointment: Housing Advisory and Appeals
Board – Sara Hart. The Council will interview Sara Hart prior to
considering appointment to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board
for a term ending December 31, 2024. View Attachments
Interview was held. Councilmember Wharton said Sara Hart’s
name was on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
STANDING ITEMS
#8. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
No discussion was held.
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#9. 6:13:13 PM Report and Announcements from the Executive
Director. 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:
• Approval of the 2021 Annual Meeting Calendar; and
• Scheduling items.
See File M 20-5 for announcements.
#10. Tentative Closed Session. The Council will consider a
motion to enter into Closed Session for any specific purpose under
Section 52-4-205.
Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
Minutes Approved: July 13, 2021.
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COUNCIL CHAIR
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CITY RECORDER
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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
December 8, 2020.
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