10/12/2021 - Work Session - Meeting Materials
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
October 12, 2021 Tuesday 3:30 PM
This Meeting Will be an Electronic Meeting Pursuant to the Chair’s Determination.
SLCCouncil.com
3:30 PM Work Session
Or immediately following the 2:00 PM
Redevelopment Agency Meeting
7 p.m. Limited Formal Meeting or immediately following the work session
Please note: A general public comment period will not be held this day.
Welcome and public meeting rules
The Work Session is a discussion among Council Members and select presenters. The public is welcome to listen. Items
scheduled on the Work Session or Formal Meeting may be moved and / or discussed during a different portion of the
Meeting based on circumstance or availability of speakers.
Please note: Dates not identified in the FYI - Project Timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined. Item start
times and durations are approximate and are subject to change at the Chair’s discretion.
Generated: 15:15:27
This meeting will be an electronic meeting pursuant to the
Chair’s determination.
As Salt Lake City Council Chair, I hereby determine that conducting the Salt Lake City
Council meeting at an anchor location presents a substantial risk to the health and safety
of those who may be present, and that the City and County building has been ordered
closed to the public for health and safety reasons.
Members of the public are encouraged to participate in meetings. We want to make sure
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Work Session Items
1.
Informational: Updates from the Administration ~ 4:00 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on major items or projects,
including but not limited to:
• COVID-19, the March 2020 Earthquake, and the September 2020 Windstorm;
• Updates on relieving the condition of people experiencing homeless ness;
• Police Department work, projects, and staffing, etc.; and
• Other projects or updates.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
2.
Informational: Updates on Racial Equity and Policing ~ 4:30 p.m.
15 min.
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 Commission on Racial Equity in Policing; and
• Other project updates or discussion.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Recurring Briefing
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
3.
Informational: Policing Discussion: Body Worn Cameras
~ 4:45 p.m.
45 min.
The Council is holding an ongoing series of discussions about policing and related topics
in the City. This briefing focuses on body worn cameras including recommendations
from the Council’s recently completed operations audit of the Police Department, new
software programs, policies and laws among other items.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
4.
Informational: Naming a New Arboretum in the Salt Lake City
Cemetery as The Mark Smith Memorial Arboretum ~ 5:30 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the naming a New Arboretum consisting of 50
trees in the Salt Lake City Cemetery as The Mark Smith Memorial Arboretum. Mark
Smith served as sexton of the Salt Lake City Cemetery for 17 years. The land is owned by
Salt Lake City and managed as a cemetery and park by the Parks Division of Public
Lands.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
5.
Informational: Central Wasatch Commission Update ~ 5:40 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Central Wasatch Commission (CWC) about
engagement and other activity related to local mountain areas, such as Millcreek, Big
Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood canyons.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
6. Dinner Break ~ 6:10 p.m.
30 min.
7.
Resolution: Public Benefits Analysis and Recommendation -
Digital Donation Program ~ 6:40 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution that would authorize the donation
of certain City computers to benefit disadvantaged communities and low-moderate
income families through a Digital Donation Program. The Information Management
Services (IMS) is proposing the City donate surplus computers to community
organizations that serve Salt Lake City’s low-income families and individuals via an open
application process. The organization will then disseminate the refurbished computers to
its clients, carry out an initial digital literacy screening and/or training, and provide
information and resources on internet access.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - TBD
Hold hearing to accept public comment - TBD
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
8.
Resolution: Local Emergency Declaration Extension
(COVID) ~ 7:10 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution that would extend the Mayor’s
August 20 proclamation that declared a local emergency related to COVID-19, rising
cases, and resurgence of the Delta variant. If extended, the related emergency order for
masks in K-12 schools, would also be extended.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 14, 2021 and Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Standing Items
9.
Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
10.
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 scheduling items.
11.
Tentative Closed Session
The Council will consider a motion to enter into Closed Session. A closed meeting described
under Section 52-4-205 may be held for specific purposes including, but not limited to:
a. discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health
of an individual;
b. strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining;
c. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
d. strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property,
including any form of a water right or water shares, if public discussion of the
transaction would:
(i) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration; or
(ii) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best
possible terms;
e. strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property, including any form of a water
right or water shares, if:
(i) public discussion of the transaction would:
(A) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration; or
(B) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the best
possible terms;
(ii) the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be
offered for sale; and
(iii) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body
approves the sale;
f. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
g. investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney -client matters that are privileged pursuant to
Utah Code § 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements
of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2021, the undersigned, duly appointed City
Recorder, does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public
Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided
to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any
others who have indicated interest.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda, including but
not limited to adoption, rejection, amendment, addition of conditions and variations
of options discussed.
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodation, which may include
alternate formats, interpreters, and other auxiliary aids and services. Please make requests at least
two business days in advance. To make a request, please contact the City Council Office at
council.comments@slcgov.com, 801-535-7600, or relay service 711.
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
SWORN STATEMENT SUPPORTING CLOSURE OF MEETING
I, ____________________, acted as the presiding member of the Salt Lake Council, which met on ___________________
in an electronic meeting pursuant to Salt Lake City Proclamation.
Appropriate notice was given of the Council's meeting as required by §52-4-202.
A quorum of the Council was present at the meeting and voted by at least a two-thirds vote, as detailed in the minutes of
the open meeting, to close a portion of the meeting to discuss the following:
§52-4-205(l)(a) discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of anindividual;
§52 -4-205(1)(b) strategy sessions to discuss collective bargaining;
§52-4-205(l)(c) strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
§52-4-205(l)(d) strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, including
any form of a water right or water shares, if public discussion of the transaction would: (i) disclose the
appraisal or estimated value of the property under consideration; or (ii) prevent the public body from
completing the transaction on the best possible terms;
§52-4-205(l)(e) strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property, including any form of a water right
or water shares if: (i) public discussion of the transaction would: (A) disclose the appraisal or estimated
value of the property under consideration; or (B) prevent the public body from completing the transaction
on the best possible terms; (ii) if the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be
offered for sale; and (iii) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body approves the
sale;
§52-4-205(1)(f) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
§52-4-205(1)(g) investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A Closed Meeting may also be held for Attorney-Client matters that are privileged pursuant to Utah Code
§78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent requirements of the Utah Open andPublic Meetings Act.
Other, described as follows: _____________________________________________________________
The content of the closed portion of the Council meeting was restricted to a discussion of the matter(s) for which the
meeting was closed.
With regard to the closed meeting, the following was publicly announced and recorded, and entered on the minutes of the
open meeting at which the closed meeting was approved:
(a)the reason or reasons for holding the closed meeting;
(b)the location where the closed meeting will be held; and
(c)the vote of each member of the public body either for or against the motion to hold the closed meeting.
The recording and any minutes of the closed meeting will include:
(a)the date, time, and place of the meeting;
(b)the names of members Present and Absent; and
(c)the names of all others present except where such disclosure would infringe on the confidentiality
necessary to fulfill the original purpose of closing the meeting.
Pursuant to §52-4-206(6), a sworn statement is required to close a meeting under §52-4-205(1)(a) or (f), but a record by
electronic recording or detailed minutes is not required; and Pursuant to §52-4-206(1), a record by electronic recording
and/or detailed written minutes is required for a meeting closed under §52-4-205(1)(b),(c),(d),(e),and (g):
A record was not made.
A record was made by: : Electronic recording Detailed written minutes
I hereby swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the above information is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Presiding Member Date of Signature
Amy Fowler October 12, 2021
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Amy Fowler (Nov 22, 2021 14:30 MST)Nov 22, 2021
10-12-21 Closed Meeting Sworn Statement
Final Audit Report 2021-11-22
Created:2021-10-15
By:DeeDee Robinson (deedee.robinson@slcgov.com)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAA6RQaSwpJgZc9PwSd5oLl8phbA4Tzg0q-
"10-12-21 Closed Meeting Sworn Statement" History
Document created by DeeDee Robinson (deedee.robinson@slcgov.com)
2021-10-15 - 9:11:12 PM GMT
Document emailed to Amy Fowler (amy.fowler@slcgov.com) for signature
2021-10-15 - 9:12:02 PM GMT
Email viewed by Amy Fowler (amy.fowler@slcgov.com)
2021-11-20 - 4:09:13 PM GMT
Email viewed by Amy Fowler (amy.fowler@slcgov.com)
2021-11-22 - 9:30:30 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Amy Fowler (amy.fowler@slcgov.com)
Signature Date: 2021-11-22 - 9:30:43 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
2021-11-22 - 9:30:43 PM GMT