10/20/2020 - Formal Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL FORMAL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020
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The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in an electronic Formal
Session on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 pursuant to the Chair’s
determination and Salt Lake City Emergency Proclamation No. 2 of 2020
(2)(b).
The following Council Members were in virtual attendance:
Chris Wharton Analia Valdemoros James Rogers
Daniel Dugan Darin Mano Amy Fowler
The following Councilmember was absent:
Andrew Johnston
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; Sylvia Richards,
Council Public Policy Analyst; Nick Tarbet, Council Senior Policy
Analyst; Austin Kimmel, Council Constituent Liaison; Russell Weeks,
Council Senior Advisor; Robert Nutzman, Council Administrative
Assistant; Amanda Lau, Council Public Engagement/Communications
Specialist; Cindy Lou Trishman, City Recorder; and Scott Crandall, Deputy
City Recorder were also in virtual attendance.
The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m.
A. OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:09:17 PM Council Member Chris Wharton will conduct the formal meetings.
#2. 7:09:34 PM Pledge of Allegiance. (A moment of silence was held
while the American Flag/Anthem was displayed on the screen)
#3. 7:10:30 PM 7:16:04 PM Welcome and Public Meeting rules. #4. 7:11:12 PM The Council will approve the formal meeting minutes of Tuesday, July 14, 2020 and Tuesday, September 15, 2020. View Minutes
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to approve the minutes, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye, except Councilmember Fowler, who was absent for the vote (roll
call). (M 20-3)
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#5. 7:12:15 PM The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall declaring November as Native American Heritage Month in Salt Lake City. View Attachment
The resolution was read by Councilmember Valdemoros after which it
was presented to Moroni Benally, Restoring Ancestral Winds. Mr. Benally
thanked the Council/Mayor and asked for their continued
commitment/support to address issues facing indigenous people of color.
Note: The Council moved to the next agenda item (failing to make a
formal motion on this item). (R 20-1) B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:16:04 PM
Note: 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/
7:19:03 PM Note: Items B1-B8 will be heard as one public hearing.
Sylvia Richards, Council Public Policy Analyst, introduced the
eight attached grant items.
#1. Grant Application: COVID-19 Local Response Initiative: Fiscal Health and Equity Initiative
The Council will accept public comment for a technical assistance
request to Bloomberg Philanthropies. If awarded, the request would grant
technical assistance and networking to help the City recover financially
from COVID-19. This would include new strategies to support more
equitable and financially sound practices. Mayor Mendenhall, the City’s
Chief Financial Officer, and the City’s Budget Director would participate
in the process. View Attachment (B 20-3)
There were no public comments.
#2. Grant Application: Main Library YouthCity School-age Program Grant 2020
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application
request from the Division of Youth & Family Services. If approved, the
funding would expand the number of youth participants in YouthCity Main
Library activities during the 2020-21 school year. This funding helps
meet out-of-school time programming needs of youth and families due to
the COVID-19 pandemic. View Attachment (B 20-3)
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There were no public comments.
#3. Grant Application: Plaza 349 YouthCity School-age Program Grant 2020
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application
request from the Division of Youth & Family Services. If approved, the
funding would expand the number of youth participants in YouthCity Plaza
349 activities during the 2020-2021 school year. This funding helps meet
out-of-school time programming needs of youth and families due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. View Attachment (B 20-3)
There were no public comments.
#4. Grant Application: Sorenson Center YouthCity School-age Program Grant 2020
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application
request from the Division of Youth & Family Services. If approved, the
funding would expand the number of youth participants in YouthCity
Sorenson Center activities during the 2020-21 school year. This funding
helps meet out-of-school time programming needs of youth and families
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. View Attachment (B 20-3)
There were no public comments.
#5. Grant Application: Liberty Park YouthCity School-age Program Grant 2020
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application
request from the Division of Youth & Family Services. If approved, the
funding would expand operating hours of YouthCity Liberty Park activities
during the 2020-21 school year. This funding helps meet out-of-school
time programming needs of youth and families due to the COVID-19
pandemic. View Attachment (B 20-3)
There were no public comments.
#6. Grant Application: Fairmont Park YouthCity School-age Program Grant 2020
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application
request from the Division of Youth & Family Services. If approved, the
funding would expand operating hours of YouthCity Fairmont Park
activities during the 2020-21 school year. This funding helps meet out-
of-school time programming needs of youth and families due to the COVID-
19 pandemic. View Attachment (B 20-3)
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There were no public comments.
#7. Grant Application: State Asset Forfeiture Grant 2021
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application
request from the Police Department to the State of Utah Commission on
Criminal and Juvenile Justice. If approved, the funding would be used
for narcotics-related training and confidential informant funds. View Attachment (B 20-3)
Eliza McKinney, Emily Alworth, Anne Charles and Pamela Starley spoke
about Item 7. Comments included limited details about training (vague
grant description), wasting money on narcotics enforcement when evidence
showed law enforcement did not curb drug use (exacerbates addiction
problems), funding treatment facilities/service providers instead of
police, concern about funding confidential informants (evidence showed
programs were problematic), utilizing police audit to analyze/explain
costs relating to police work outside of standard practice, and potential
multimillion dollar grant fraud relating to Utah Department of
Corrections (Salt Lake Tribune article date April 14, 2020).
#8. Grant Application: 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application
request from the Police Department to the U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Assistance. If awarded, the funds would be used to
provide travel and training for sworn and civilian staff, Salt Lake
Information Center training, and crime lab unit professional staff
development training, among other items. View Attachment (B 20-3)
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Mano seconded to close the public hearing and defer Items B1-B8 to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye, (roll call).
8:09:20 PM Councilmember Wharton said he was just informed the Grant
Hearing Applications items for YouthCity needed to be approved tonight
to avoid having to cover the funds through Fund Balance. He asked for a
motion to reconsider the prior action.
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to reconsider the original motion, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye (roll call).
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Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to close the public hearing and refer Items B1-B6 to tonight’s Consent Agenda and defer action on Items B7-B8, which motion carried, all members
present voted aye (roll call).
#9. 7:29:14 PM Ordinance: Demolition of Dangerous or Boarded Buildings
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting changes
to the City’s Demolition ordinance. The proposed changes are intended to
streamline the process for demolitions on commercial and residential
properties, remove the requirement for a replacement use, landscape plan
and bond, and provide clarity to the enforcement process for boarded
buildings. Chapters 18.48, 18.64 and 2.21.030 of the Salt Lake City Code
will be amended as part of this proposal.
*Note, a previous agenda occurrence incorrectly listed Chapter 18.84
instead of 18.48. View Attachment
Nick Tarbet, Council Senior Policy Analyst, introduced the attached
proposal and specified this was the second public hearing on the item.
Councilmember Wharton asked if language was added to the ordinance
regarding landscaping requirements. Mr. Tarbet said that language was
still being worked on and would come back to the Council for further
review.
Nigel Swaby, Robert Danielson, and George Chapman spoke in support
of the proposal. Comments included negative impact of boarded structures
on neighborhoods (blight/public nuisance, increased crime/drugs, sex
trafficking, fires caused by squatters, etc.), public safety issues for
homeowners/businesses/unsheltered populations, proposal would help
fight/deter criminal behavior, City needing to continually fine-tune
ordinance to ensure buildings were actually demolished (not just
boarded), potential to convert demolished buildings/vacant land to
parking lots, and demolishing vacant buildings on City-owned properties
(like Mattress Company).
Janet Hemming and Anne Charles expressed concerns about proposed
changes being a one-size-fits-all (potential to greatly damage
neighborhoods), changes to Section 18.64 being most disturbing/damaging,
and other detrimental changes relating to requirements for performance
bonds, landscaping, and public notification. Ms. Hemming said fast-
tracking the demolition process would have destructive consequences and
asked the Council to not approve proposed guidelines until amendments
were made to preserve/protect homes in City neighborhoods. Ms. Charles
added concerns about corporations/developers buying/compiling large
quantities of land for future development. She said this could have a
detrimental impact on low-income residents/unemployed who were
struggling to find/maintain housing and did not support the proposal.
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Councilmember Mano moved and Councilmember Valdemoros seconded to continue the public hearing to a future meeting, which motion carried,
all members present voted aye (roll call). (O 20-16)
#10. 7:41:09 PM Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment for 402 and 416 East 900 South (Southeast Market)
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance that would rezone the parcels located at 402 and 416 East 900
South 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
Mr. Tarbet introduced the attached proposal and specified this was
the second public hearing on the item.
Bruce Shapiro said he was an attorney representing an adjacent
property owner who was being impacted by the proposal. He spoke about
potential for more intensive commercial uses, request being akin to “spot
zoning”, concerns about increasing density with no future plans for site,
proposal intended to fix current “split-zone” issue (not a justification
for allowing more intensive use), potential to change Southeast Market
to existing RB zone, area being mainly single-family residential (not
compatible with existing historic neighborhood), and approving proposal
could spur numerous requests for commercial properties and multi-family
units in surrounding areas.
Kathia Dang, Petitioner, spoke in support of the proposal. Comments
included intent to rectify split-zone issue, commercial business
operating for 80 years, adverse/false claims being made about project
objectives, having sincere desire to do right by the community, property
playing essential role in the City’s master plan for the future of the
9-Line corridor (intention to revitalize block face), supporting local
small businesses, and creating space/culture to bring people together
(defining a place in this shared residential commercial node). George Chapman spoke about the Southeast Market not being affected
by proposed zoning change, 9-Line trail impacting adjoining residential
properties/neighborhood (would probably encourage more development),
providing more public outreach to ensure residents understood proposal
(real impact of zoning change, parking issues, etc.), and identifying
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changes the City had planned for the area/street/9-Line trail.
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Mano seconded to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 47 of 2020.
7:49:43 PM Councilmember Mano commented on the proposal. He thanked
the public/applicant for their patience/input during this lengthy
process. He said after carefully reviewing the proposal and considering
all public comments (60% in support), he felt the application would not
materially change the trajectory of the neighborhood but would allow
positive transformations already occurring to continue.
Councilmember Wharton called for the question, which motion
carried, all members present voted aye (roll call). (P 19-18)
#11. 7:53:20 PM Ordinance: Early Notification Text Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance that would approve various changes to the Salt Lake City Code
relating to early notification of the public and recognized community
organizations for land use projects. The Council initiated this petition
to clarify early notification regulations and public outreach. The
purpose of the proposed changes is to increase awareness and
participation by the public for various types of City projects while
still providing a timely review process for applicants. Related
provisions of the City Code may also be amended as part of this petition. View Attachment Mr. Tarbet introduced the attached proposal and specified this was
the second public hearing on the item. He said Staff was still working
with the Administration to refine the proposal. Jason Stevenson, East Liberty Park Community Organization, spoke
about determining whether a project merited closer attention (who makes
determination, decides course of action), all projects having an
automatic baseline status with options to increase the level of community
engagement/input, types of public notice (e-mails, mailing, property
postings, etc.), and potential for recognized community organizations to
plan events (zoom calls, street meetings, etc.) to discuss proposal with
support of City/Planning.
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to continue the public hearing to a future meeting.
Discussion was held with Staff regarding the ability for
constituents to provide further comments on proposed changes previously
mentioned by Mr. Tarbet. Councilmember Mano requested clarification
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regarding the public’s ability to provide additional comments when public
hearings were continued. Ms. Gust-Jenson said the Council could amend
the motion to allow additional comments. After further discussion, the
following amended motion was made.
Councilmember Mano said he wanted to have the same provision for
Item 9 (Demolition ordinance) since additional changes were also being
considered (public needing ability to address new information).
Councilmember Wharton said that could not be included as part of this
motion, but the Council could make that decision at the next Council
meeting.
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to
amend the motion to continue the public hearing to a future meeting with the understanding that constituents (who spoke at this hearing, would be allowed to speak at the continued hearing), which motion carried, all
members present voted aye (roll call). (P 20-4)
#12. 8:01:22 PM Ordinance: Text Amendments to the RMF-30 Low Density Multi- Family Residential Zoning District
The Council will 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.
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. Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00313. View Attachment Mr. Tarbet introduced the attached proposal and specified
additional analysis was being conducted and the item would come back to
Council for further consideration. Nigel Swaby spoke in support of the proposal. Comments included
making the project viable, allowing construction of different housing
types (cottages, tiny homes, etc.), lowering restrictions of lot
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size/frontage, neighbors being more likely to support projects with
smaller homes, and adopting proposal as soon as possible.
Janet Hemming and George Chapman spoke in opposition of the
proposal. Comments included potential to harm affordable housing (being
the exact opposite of what the City was trying to accomplish), potential
for land costs/density to increase housing costs, gentrification in
historic neighborhoods, proposal putting property owners in historic
districts at a greater disadvantage, delaying approval/effective date
until the City considered/enacted updated ordinances for housing
demolition/mitigation and inclusionary zoning, 56 homes being lost in
Yalecrest since 2000 (being replaced by million dollars home which were
subsequently being sold at even higher prices suggesting profit motive),
City should consider requiring property owners, opting for demolition,
to contribute 15% of new building costs to a housing trust fund to be
used for affordable housing in other areas, making an affordable housing
overlay available to everyone before passing the RMF 30 zoning amendment,
proposal pushing developers to make more money, developers redeveloping
properties to market rate then ousting all low-income tenants (similar
to Hawthorne Apartments), inclusionary zoning being the only thing that
could mitigate disastrous proposal, and utilizing vacant City-owned
properties for affordable housing.
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Mano seconded to continue the public hearing, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye (roll call). (P 20-21)
#13. 8:13:58 PM Ordinance: Cemetery Master Plan
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance that would approve the updated draft Master Plan for The Salt
Lake City Cemetery. The City’s 120-acre cemetery is located in the
Avenues neighborhood and opened officially in 1849. It is facing
challenges similar to those experienced by other historic cemeteries,
including dwindling capacity, limited expansion opportunities and
funding challenges. The draft Master Plan includes ideas and
recommendations to capitalize on the cemetery as a valuable community
open space and provide recommendations to fund its deferred maintenance
and perpetual care. View Attachment
Austin Kimmel, Council Constituent Liaison, introduced the attached
proposal and specified this was the second public hearing on the item.
Emily Alworth spoke in support of the proposal. Comments included
interest in creating an arboretum (similar to other major cities),
installing signage (identifying tree types), and potential for memorial
plaques on trees (existing/new).
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Pamela Starley expressed concerns about submitting emails to the
Council but never receiving a response (not sure if being received) and
$30 million price tag being too high. She challenged master plan
designers to find ways to cut costs (cheaper chairs/benches, less
expensive wall stones, etc.)
Councilmember Mano moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 48 of 2020, adopting the Salt Lake City Cemetery Master Plan, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye (roll call). (T 20-4)
#14. 8:20:24 PM Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 833 South 800 East (Telegraph Exchange Lofts)
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance that would amend the zoning map and future land use map for
property located at 833 South 800 East. If approved, the property would
be rezoned from R-2 (Single & Two-Family Residential) zoning designation
to RMF-45 (Moderate/High-Density Multi-family Residential). The future
land use map designation would change from “Low-Density Residential” to
"Medium/High Density Residential." The applicant also owns the adjacent
property at 847 East 800 South (the Telegraph Exchange Building). Under
the proposal, the two properties would be consolidated into one parcel
for the development of 23 residential units. Consideration may be given
to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petition No.
PLNPCM2019-01110 and Petition No. PLNPCM2019-01111. View Attachment
Brian Fullmer, Council Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst,
introduced the attached proposal and specified this was the second public
hearing on the item.
Jason Stevenson, Kirk Huffaker, Marian Florence, Brian Tebben, and Anne Charles spoke in opposition of the proposal. Comments included prior
property downzone (to maintain accessible/affordable housing), why
developers were being given power/authority to override zoning efforts
of local residents (motive being financial gain), proposed changes being
significant shift in scale (more people would be living in proposed
development than currently lived on 800 East), analyzing cost benefits
(two affordable housing units being replaced with 23 market rate condos),
City goal should be to preserve/build missing middle affordable housing
(start in this area), preserve existing community master plan/zoning map
(require developer to submit new design adhering to existing structures
and what residents wanted), 800 East neighbors opposed to zoning change
(essentially “up-zoning”), deny application to avoid negative impact on
neighborhood, downzoning occurring 6.5 years ago (approving proposal
would be a violation of locally initiated planning effort), demolition
sending tons of debris to landfill (not environmentally friendly),
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increased traffic, redeveloping Telegraph Exchange Lofts building under
a different scenario, negating neighborhood revitalization efforts made
over many decades, residents being denied due process, developer holding
residents hostage (boasting about securing zoning change), project not
meeting landscape buffer requirements, not approving project until
carefully considered guidelines to protect neighborhoods were met,
proposal being in direct opposition of Central Community Master Plan
(preservation efforts), architectural diversity, excessive height limits
not compatible with neighborhood, and City being expensive to live in
(retain low-income housing).
Cindy Cromer spoke/submitted written comments about the proposal.
Comments included current R-2 zoning being consistent with numerous
efforts to stabilize neighborhood/adjacent business district, Telegraph
Building not being most important building to preserve, two homes slated
for demolition being well maintained and continuously occupied for
decades, spending more time addressing what the City would be losing,
approving proposal would bring more property tax revenue to the City
(tax revenue being consistent basis for decision making in the Corradini
Administration), and housing mitigation ordinance never succeeded in
protecting housing units.
Mike Roskelley, Greg Joy, Brad Waltman, Micah Peters, and Ralph Nagasawa spoke in support of the proposal. Comments included proposal
promoting community/inclusiveness, project being environmentally
friendly (renewal energy features, etc.), preserving Telegraph building
(asset to area, benefitting local merchants), City constantly
growing/changing (developers should build for growth while preserving
community history), owning businesses in area, balancing need for housing
demand with preservation component, achieve balance between new housing
demands and preservation issues, appropriate level for higher density
housing, preserving neighborhood amenities, project providing additional
setbacks/buffer, Planning Commission approval, blanket downzoning,
numerous meetings with 9th and 9th stakeholders (businesses/residents),
project developed over many years/reiterations, addressing issues of
concern from businesses/residents, specializing in historic
preservation/multi-use housing (45-years’ experience), and townhouses
proposed to interact with sidewalk/street.
Councilmember Mano moved and Councilmember Valdemoros seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye (roll call). (P 20-22)
#15. 8:52:42 PM Ordinance: Shared Housing Zoning Text Amendments (formerly Single Room Occupancy or SROs)
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an
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ordinance that would amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt
Lake City Code pertaining to Single Room Occupancy (SRO) uses (to be
called Shared Housing uses). The proposed amendments would redefine what
was previously Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing to Shared Housing,
and defines it as a residential building, or part of one, that contains
smaller housing units consisting of one or more sleeping rooms and
contains either a private kitchen or private bathroom, but not both. In
the updated proposal, units could contain multiple sleeping rooms, rather
than limiting the unit to one sleeping room. Other sections of Title 21A
– Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. Petition No.
PLNPCM2018-00066. View Attachment
Russell Weeks, Council Senior Advisor, introduced the attached
proposal and specified this was the first public hearing on the item.
Nigel Swaby and Anne Charles spoke in support. Comments included
cost of housing in Salt Lake being too high, proposal providing housing
options for low-income people, need to reduce parking requirements,
expanding transit zone concept, and helping people struggling with
addiction (proposal would help a lot of people).
George Chapman spoke in opposition. Comments included proposal not
helping affordable housing (would encourage low-income apartments
throughout the City), City needing to stop encouraging criminal behavior
in low-cost motels, Palmer Court being second biggest draw for medical
services in the City due to concentrating low-income in one facility
(encourage/enable inappropriate substance abuse), mixed-income housing
being the best option for lower income residents (encourage interaction
between economic groups), adhering to City’s policy for mixed-income
housing, City should require affordable housing with higher building
heights, implementing inclusionary zoning, and potential to sell vacant
City-owned property to developers who were willing/able to construct
mixed-income/mixed-use buildings.
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to close the public hearing and note a second public hearing was scheduled for November 10, 2020, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye (roll call). (P 19-5)
#16. 9:01:12 PM Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2020-21
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 2020-21. 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 includes funding for Airport Projects, Racial
Equity in Policing Commission operating costs and windstorm expenses,
among other items. View Attachment
Councilmember Wharton said due to noticing issues, the hearing was
being delayed and would be rescheduled. (B 20-10)
C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1. 9:01:27 PM Ordinance*: Zoning Text Amendment to Increase Building Height Limits in a Portion of the G-MU Zone
The Council will consider adopting 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. *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
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to defer action to a future date, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye (roll call). (P 20-17)
D. COMMENTS
#1. 9:03:27 PM Comments to the City Council. Note: Councilmember
Wharton reiterated standards/rules of decorum for public comment.
Eliza McKinney spoke about stopping camp closures (ineffective use
of resources), making decisions with unsheltered people not about them,
outreach efforts requiring many months of consistent/compassionate
relationship building, growing numbers of unsheltered
individuals/chronic homelessness, increasing housing costs, and creating
a prioritized plan to address harm reduction.
Kriss Martenson spoke about being a voice for the unborn (protecting
children/human life), laws against murder, victims of rape/incest, roe-
vs-wade being fictional, accountability, and ending abortion.
Emily Alworth spoke in support of funding being proposed in Budget
Amendment No. 3 for Racial Equity and Policing issues.
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Katie Pappas and Lee Stanhope spoke about issues involving the
Inland Port Authority Board/development, supporting the City’s Climate
Positive 2040 Report (Sustainability Department), addressing climate
control/protecting residents health, negative impacts of Inland Port
development, requests for impact study being ignored by the Inland Port
Board (no dialog available to taxpayers/stakeholders), need to
mitigate/eliminate impacts, having a thorough study/health impact
assessment performed by independent experts not representing port
interests (utilize University of Utah), requiring study be
completed/available before any development was allowed to occur,
increasing impacts on air, water, light, and noise pollution, need to
release Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) business plan (numerous
suggestions for developing a green port), business plan not including
any rules/regulations to enforce suggestions, developers not wanting to
follow business plan if additional investment required, releasing
Climate and Clean Air Quality Compact signed by numerous local leaders,
and Council needing to urge UIPA Board to petition Board representatives
to fund a Health Impact Assessment (HIA). Patric Rashband talked about enforcing laws regarding camping in
City limits (continuing use of abatement orders), camps not being allowed
to thrive in City (havens for unsanitary conditions, drug/alcohol abuse,
lewd acts, property crimes, etc.), people in camps needing help
(providing housing/services), unsavory types taking advantage of
homeless/camps to commit crimes, and citizens deserving to be safe in
the City/walking streets.
Pamela Starley talked about how zoning impacted neighborhood
housing projects and asked if the Council was willing to modify master
plans (impacting zoning/development). Councilmember Wharton reiterated
the comment period was for citizens to express their thoughts/concerns
and was not a back-and-forth with the Council. He asked Staff to work
with Ms. Starley to address her questions/concerns. Anne Charles thanked the Mayor for pushing COVID-19 precautions.
She talked about the Community Commitment Program (162 contacts made
with only 80 being offered services - barriers preventing help),
discontinuing camp abatement (people not having anywhere to go), and
more people needing services with ongoing pandemic and winter coming.
George Chapman spoke about the Mayor’s attention/transparency on
police staffing, residents/businesses wanting more cops visible in the
City (specifically walking patrols to discourage criminal activity),
Police Department vacancies (losing 3-4 officers per month), more funding
needed in next budget amendment (officers, mobile cop-cams, speed
feedback signs, etc.), and police wanting to engage with community, not
harass people.
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Hildalgo De La Flor (comments inaudible)
Kelly Martenson (listening only)
#2. Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
There were no questions.
E. NEW BUSINESS
NONE
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. 9:30:25 PM Resolution: Authorizing Pick Up of Public Safety and Firefighter Employee Retirement Contributions
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would authorize
the City to “pick up” or cover qualifying Tier II public safety and
firefighter employee retirement contributions. The Fiscal Year 2020-21
annual budget split the cost between the City and employees. The City
would fully cover the cost increase under the proposal. View Attachment
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to adopt Resolution 35 of 2020, authorizing the City to “pick up” contributions for employees who are qualifying members of the Public Safety and Firefighter Tier II retirement system, which motion carried,
all members present voted aye (roll call). (R 20-15) #2. 9:31:38 PM Resolution: Update to the City’s 2020-24 Consolidated Plan Guiding Use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act Fund
The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would update
the City’s 2020-24 Consolidated Plan as required by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City expects to
receive approx. $7.1 million in HUD CARES Act funding and must amend the
Consolidated Plan and associated 2020-21 Annual Action Plan to utilize
those funds. The Consolidated Plan details the 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 Attachment
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to adopt Resolution 36 of 2020, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye (roll call).
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(T 20-1)
G. CONSENT 9:32:33 PM
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to approve the Consent Agenda (including Grant Application Items B1-B6 which were added to the Consent Agenda following the earlier public hearings).
Mr. Fullmer said during the Work Session, the Council discussed
holding only one public hearing on Item 1 (Warm Springs road vacation).
He said he thought the motion could be amended to reflect that based on
the Council’s desire.
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Flower seconded to amend the motion to include holding only one hearing on Item 1 (specific date not identified), which motion carried, all members present voted
aye (roll call).
#1. Ordinance: Street Vacation Near 800 N and Warm Springs Road
The Council will set the dates of Tuesday, December 1, 2020 and
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and consider
adopting a ordinance that would close a portion of 800 North Street
adjacent to I-15 and Warm Springs Road. The applicant owns the property
to the north and proposes that the vacated area will be split between
the owners to the north and south. The closure will not impact traffic
or access. The subject right-of-way is no longer used as a roadway and
is generally unoccupied. Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00824. View Attachment (P 20-24)
#2. Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.2) associated with Budget Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2020-21
The Council will consider approving Grant Holding Account Items
(Batch No. 2) for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Associated with Budget Amendment
No. 3. View Attachment (B 20-3)
#3. Board Appointment: Historic Landmark Commission – John Ewanowski
The Council will consider approving the appointment of John
Ewanowski to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term ending October
20, 2024. View Attachment (I 20-31)
#4. Board Appointment: Historic Landmark Commission – Babs DeLay
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Babs DeLay
to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term ending October 20, 2024. View Attachment
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(I 20-31)
#5. Board Appointment: Historic Landmark Commission – Aiden Lillie
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Aiden Lillie
to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term ending October 20, 2024. View Attachment (I 20-31)
#6. Board Appointment: Business Advisory Board – Kristen Lavelett
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Kristen
Lavelett to the Business Advisory Board for a term ending January 1,
2021. Kristen has been inadvertently serving unofficially since January
2017. The Administration would like to count this as time served towards
her term limit and make this her final term. View Attachment (I 20-22) #7. Board Reappointment: Utah Performing Arts Center Agency (UPACA) Board – Jennifer Bruno
The Council will consider approving the reappointment Jennifer
Bruno to the UPACA Board for a term ending July 9, 2021. View Attachment (I 20-26)
#8. Board Reappointment: Utah Performing Arts Center Agency (UPACA) Board – Justin Belliveau
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Justin
Belliveau to the UPACA Board for a term ending July 9, 2021. View Attachment (I 20-26)
#9. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 4 for Fiscal Year 2020-21
The Council will set the dates of Tuesday, November 10, 2020 and
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to 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
2020-21. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect
adjustments to the City’s budgets, including proposed project additions
and modifications, among other items. View Attachment (B 20-11)
#10. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No. 5 for Fiscal Year 2020-21
The Council will set the dates of Tuesday, November 10, 2020 and
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. to 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
2020-21. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect
adjustments to the City’s budgets, including proposed project additions
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and modifications, among other items. (B 20-12)
The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
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Council Chair
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City Recorder
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