08/24/2021 - Work Session - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah,met in Work Session on Tuesday,August 24, 2021 in an
Electronic Meeting, pursuant to the Chair's determination.
The following Council Members were present:
Darin Mano, Dennis Faris,James Rogers,Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Daniel
Dugan
Present Legislative leadership:
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno, Deputy Director; Lehua Weaver,Associate
Deputy Director
Present Administrative leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall; Rachel Otto, Chief of Staff; Lisa Shaffer, Chief Administrative Officer
Present City Staff:
Katherine Lewis— City Attorney,Amanda Lau— Public Engagement&Communication Specialist,
Brian Fullmer— Constituent Liaison, Policy Analyst,Nick Tarbet—Senior Public Policy Analyst, Sam
Owen—Public Policy Analyst,Andrew Johnston— Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach,
DeeDee Robinson— Deputy City Recorder, Bill Wyatt—Airport Director, Chief Mike Brown—Police
Chief, Laura Briefer— Public Utilities Director, Lorna Vogt— Public Services Director,Nick Norris
— Planning Division Director, Stephanie Duer—Public Utilities Water Conservation Program
Manager,Allison Rowland— Public Policy Analyst, Kaletta Lynch— Chief Equity Officer, Kristin Riker
— Director of Public Lands Department,Taylor Hill— City Council Staff
Full Meeting Audio
Meeting Packet Material
Councilmember Amy Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 3:47 pm.
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MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Work Session Items
i. Informational: Updates from the Administration i 3:45 P.m•
20 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on major items or projects,
including but not limited to:
• COVID-ig,the March 202o Earthquake, and the September 2020 Windstorm;
• Updates on relieving the condition of people experiencing homelessness;
• 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
Minutes:
Mayor Mendenhall provided information regarding:
COVID-ig Updates
• K-12 mask requirement issued on Friday,August 20, 2021 (direct support received from
majority of SLC School District Board of Education).
• Current metrics: Salt Lake County in"High transmission"level, statewide cases, seven day
average, etc.
• Child metrics: 246 positive since Monday, 963 in the past week.
• West Side vaccination rates (Citywide average 6o%fully vaccinated).
• Countywide vaccination demographics.
• Vaccination events (Neighborhood House, SLC School District, and Operation Warm).
Andrew Johnston provided information regarding people experiencing homelessness,
including:
• Shelter capacity/bed availability.
• Kayak Court rescheduled to Cottonwood Park due to weather and rescheduled for
September.
• Camp cleaning/abatement was on hold due to weather and would resume this week.
Councilmember Valdemoros inquired how to measure impacts/metrics regarding mask
requirements.Mayor Mendenhall said the State's previous thresholds were being used to guide,
data would be used from SL County Health Department,vaccination rates would be considered
as well as community spread rate.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
2. Informational: Updates on Racial Equity and Policing 4:05 p.m.
20 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
Minutes:
Kaletta Lynch(Chief Equity Officer)provided information regarding:
• Equity&Inclusion Team; introduction of team members, city-wide equity plan was
underway.
• Racial Equity in Policing Commission; goals of the commission, recently submitted final
Phase I report,proposed ordinance details and requested changes.
Allison Rowland provided information regarding ordinance being on upcoming agenda for
approval, and upcoming dates for interviews/advice and consent for commission members.
Mike Brown provided information regarding: Salt Lake City Police Department(SLCPD)
traffic safety efforts (focusing on education, enforcement, and engineering), details on the first
event; Capitol Hill vehicle noise reduction effort(launched August 13, 2021), excessive vehicle
noise statistics (August 13-15: 30 vehicles stopped/citations issued,August 20-22: 20 vehicles
stopped/citations issued), details regarding Street Racing Reduction efforts (began early
summer 2021)in various locations with various elements to prevent racing, 154 people in the
most recent recruitment class (first day of academy August 23, 2021- 20 candidates);with
diversity percentage at 50%.
Lorna Vogt said there were efforts underway to provide permanent solutions for City streets
to prevent street racing.
Council Members Wharton and Faris expressed gratitude on efforts by the Police Department to
curb street racing,noting the community was grateful for the initial work.
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3. Resolution: Capital Improvement Program Projects Follow-up 4:25 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about the City's Capital Improvement Program
(CIP)which involves the construction, purchase or renovation of buildings,parks, streets or
other physical structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of five or more years and cost
$50,000 or more.The Council approves debt service and overall CIP funding in the annual
budget process,while project-specific funding is approved by September 1 of the same year.
FYI—Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday,June 1, 2021;Tuesday,July 13, 2021;Tuesday,July 20, 2021;Tuesday,
August 17, 2021; and Tuesday,August 24, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date- Tuesday,June 8, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment-Tuesday,July 13, 2021 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday,August
17, 2021 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action-Tuesday,August 24, 2021
Minutes:
Councilmember Fowler indicated that no discussion was required for this item at this time.
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4. Informational: Northpoint Small Area Master Plan Update - 4:45 P.m•
20 min.
The Council will receive an update about the Northpoint Small Area Plan.The Planning division
is providing this update early in the planning process so the Council has a good understanding
of the scope of work,the project budget,project timeline, and any barriers.Additionally,this is
the opportunity for the City Council to provide input on the public engagement process,
stakeholders, and provide other information to the consultants that may help improve the
outcome of the planning process.
FYI —Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday,August 24, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date- n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment-n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action-n/a
Minutes:
Nick Tarbet provided an introduction and indicated Council input was sought.
Nick Norris and Megan Moore (Senior Associate, Logan Simpson Design)provided
information regarding: overall process and schedule(previous plan adopted in 2000,
addressing increasing development pressure along 2200 West Corridor and interest in
annexations of adjacent unincorporated land),what the update would include (identify
appropriate land use,infrastructure requirements, elements to support transportation, etc.),
process timeline was in initial stages —feedback to be gathered over the next few months with
draft plan to come early next year(2022), early feedback included determining success/ways
the project could be successful, and next steps included: one-on-one interviews, online
questionnaire available to the public, and determining existing conditions and mapping.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
5. Ordinance: Renaming of People's Freeway Park to Ballpark Playground - 5:05 p.m.
io min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a request that the People's Freeway Park,located at
156o South West Temple,be renamed the Ballpark Playground.The Public Utilities Department
owns the property, and it is managed by the Public Services Department, Parks Division. Both
departments support the name change.
FYI—Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday,August 24, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date- n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment-n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action-Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Minutes:
Brian Fullmer provided an introduction to the proposal and detailed the requirement for the
Council to be notified regarding renaming major City assets, and the Mayor's requirement to
approve renaming minor City assets.
Kristin Riker(Director, Public Lands) said the Ball Park Community Council initiated the
request and had been discussed with Public Utilities (with positive support received from both
entities).
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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
6, Resolution: Public Benefits Analysis -Authorizing the Waiver of Lease Fees
to Facilitate the Operation of an Airport Military Service Members Lounge 5 15 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution that would authorize a waiver of lease fees at
the Salt Lake City International Airport to facilitate the operation of an Airport Military Service
Members Lounge operated by United Service Organizations (USO), a nonprofit corporation.The
USO lounge would feature comfortable furniture, donated snacks,beverages, entertainment, and free
Wi-Fi to active duty, Reserve, and Guard service members and their families at no charge, 365 days
per year.The Council will discuss and consider the proposal,which would exempt the group from
paying for the space at the airport.
FYI —Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday,August 24, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date- Tuesday,August 24, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment-Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action-Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Minutes:
Sam Owen provided an introduction to the proposal,history of the United Service
Organization (USO), and considerations within the State law.
Bill Wyatt introduced Bob Kurkjian, USO Regional President and Shane Andreason, Director
of Airport Administration,provided information regarding: charging the USO $1.00 a year for
the service lounge,benefits of the lounge, etc.
Bob Kurkjian(Regional President, USO) expressed excitement for the USO to be
returning to Utah.
Council Members Rogers, Fowler, and Dugan expressed gratitude to the Mayor and Mayor Staff
and Bill Wyatt for their efforts to provide this service here in Utah and for the benefits it would
provide to service members.
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7. Informational: Utah State Infrastructure Bank Loan Application 5:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will hold a discussion and consider obtaining a$7,000,000 loan from the Utah
State Infrastructure Bank(SIB)to finance a neighborhood parking structure, a 926 stall garage,
located between 40o and 500 West and boo and 700 South.The loan would be used to allocate
public parking and allow for an improved design that contemplates future diminished need for
vehicular traffic in the neighborhood.
FYI —Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday,August 24, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date- n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment-n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action-TBD
Minutes:
Jennifer Bruno provided an introduction to the proposal, indicated no City dollars would be
used to pay the loan back, and said this was the first time the City utilized this tool.
Rachel Otto reiterated this funding was never applied for before and provided details on
benefits the project would provide to the area.
Councilmember Dugan expressed concern on adding more parking when car-use was
determined to be more limited.
Councilmember Fowler requested more information regarding who would be using the parking
garage and how or if affordable housing was incorporated into the considerations of use.
Mayor Mendenhall reminded the Council of the RDA's future plan for a parking garage on
this property and detailed the public benefits surrounding the project.
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MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
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$. Informational: Public Utilities Update 5:50 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Department of Public Utilities about the City's
water shortage contingency planning,including the stages of water use restrictions related to
drought circumstances.The Department will also discuss the recently-adopted Water
Conservation Master Plan and the status of its implementation.
FYI —Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday,August 24, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date- n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment-n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action-n/a
Minutes:
Sam Owen provided an introduction to the item.
Laura Briefer and Stephanie Duer provided information regarding:
• 2021 Drought Response&Water Supply Demand Planning,including: drought response
results (details on meeting goals of water shortage contingency plan— 15%reduction since
July 1-more than goo M gallons saved).
• New development supporting growth(Water Supply&Demand Plan through 2060
— addressing regulatory/legal requirements,land use changes/growth, and climate change
impacts —considering water resources,water demand, conservation,infrastructure, and
risk).
• Population projected increase of ioo,000 by 206o in SLC's service area.
• Land use changes in the Northwest Quadrant(NWQ)
• Peak/annual water supply and demand projection scenarios— source/catastrophic source
loss and climate change impacts).
• Being in exceptional/extreme drought throughout the State.
• 2020 Water Conservation Program highlights including: differences between Conservation
Program and Drought Planning, outreach(water saving programs to incentivize reducing
water use), economic programming(Localscapes &Flip Your Strip programs,rebates on
irrigation devices,low-water turf seed program, etc.),utility(improvements and repairs to
City facilities using water—water audit/loss control program in progress),law and policy
(landscape/water waste codes survey in progress), research and metrics (Golf Turf
Study and water use analysis ongoing).
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9. Advice and Consent: Director of gii Dispatch Department-Stephen — 6:20 P.M.
Meyer
-A" io min.
The Council will interview Stephen Meyer prior to considering appointment as Director of the
911 Dispatch Department.
FYI —Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday,August 24, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date- n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment-n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action-Tuesday,August 24, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Councilmember Fowler said Stephen Meyer's name was on the Formal
agenda for Advice&Consent.
Councilmember Valdemoros commented on being able to previously informally interview Mr.
Meyer and said she was impressed/excited with concepts he proposed and welcomed him to the
City.
Councilmember Rogers asked that Lisa Shaffer share information on the hiring/interview
process for the position.
Lisa Shaffer said she was on the hiring panel and shared details of the process and noted Mr.
Meyer distinguished himself in all of his interviews.
Councilmember Fowler said she looked forward to Mr.Meyer and the experience he was
bringing to the City, specifically his responses regarding an alternative response model and his
attention to mental health within the 911 Dispatch Department.
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MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Standing Items
io. Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Minutes:
Item not held.
11. 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.
Minutes:
Item not held.
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12. tntative Closed Session M I
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.
Minutes:
Item not held.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Meeting adjourned at 6:26 pm.
Minutes Approved: September 7, 2021.
Amy F ,2021 12:36 MDT)
City Council Chair
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Cindy Tri man(Oct 20,202115:11 MDT)
City Recorder
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 Tuesday,August 24, 2021.
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