09/01/2020 - Work Session - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
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The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday, September 1, 2020,
in an Electronic Meeting, pursuant to Salt Lake City Emergency
Proclamation No. 2 of 2020(2)(b).
In Attendance: Council Members Chris Wharton, James Rogers, Andrew
Johnston, Amy Fowler, Analia Valdemoros, Daniel Dugan, and Darin
Mano.
Staff in Attendance: 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; Lisa Shaffer, Mayor’s Deputy Chief of Staff;
Nick Norris, Planning Director; Sam Owen, Council Policy Analyst;
Molly Robinson, Planning Manager; Mayara Lima, Principal Planner;
Robert Nutzman, Council Administrative Assistant; Blake Thomas,
Community and Neighborhoods Director; Benjamin Luedtke, Council
Policy Analyst, Nick Tarbet, Council Policy Analyst; Mary Beth
Thompson, Chief Financial Officer; Jonathan Larsen, Transportation
Director; Kim Thomas, Youth and Family Division Director; Lani
Eggertsen-Goff, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director;;
Nole Walkingshaw, Public Services Deputy Director; Keith Van Otten
City Cemetery Sexton; Kelsey Lindquist, Senior Planner; Austin
Kimmel, Council Constituent Liaison; Kristin Riker, Public Lands
Deputy Director; Lee Bollwinkel, Parks Division Director;
Christopher Thomas, Senior Energy and Climate Program Manager;
Vicki Bennett, Sustainability Director; and Scott Crandall, Deputy
City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Kathia Dang, Applicant (Item 7).
Councilmember Wharton presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:06 p.m. 2:06:16 PM
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. 2:07:35 PM Informational: Updates Relating to Mayor’s Proclamations Declaring Local Emergencies for COVID-19, March Earthquake, and Recent Protests. The Council will receive an update
from the Administration about the Mayor’s emergency declarations
relating to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the March 18th earthquake in
the Salt Lake Valley, and recent protests in the City. As part of
the update, the Council may discuss public health and other public
safety, policy and budget issues stemming from the emergency
events. The Administration may also provide information or updates
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from organizations or experts related to the emergency responses
and coordination, including but not limited to earthquake damage
to the City, the functioning of the Emergency Operations Center
(EOC), City response and aid, and the status of City buildings.
Mayor Mendenhall provided information on the following:
COVID-19 Status (including an informative video detailing the
Administration’s plan for winter).
• Five key points of the plan included information on how to
deal with and overcome issues regarding the following during
the pandemic: Health, Education & Childcare, Economic
Support, Housing Stability & Homeless Services, and
Operations & Services from the City.
• The Community Commitment Program was reviewed which included
information regarding the Neighborhood/Camp Cleanup Program.
• Ongoing encampment resolution was reviewed and the need for
partners clarified. Each area was to have a one to two-week
intensive service outreach before cleanup was to take place.
Resources included legal options, treatment options and
housing options. Rachel Otto spoke on communication needs within the homeless
population regarding camp cleanup so that individuals might be
prepared and when to expect it. The Health Department had
identified certain target areas that they have deemed a necessity
based off health concerns, and alternative housing and funding
were a priority before camping enforcement occurred.
Councilmembers requested the following items from Staff:
• Information on the responsibility of private property owners
regarding camp cleanups and clarification on the hotline
phone number to report violations.
• Clarification on the list of focus areas for camp cleanups.
• Clarification on where individuals might go who were
experiencing homelessness.
#2. 2:51:59 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:
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• An update or report on the newly created Commission on Racial
Equity in Policing; and
• Other project updates or discussion.
Jennifer Bruno said additional updates would be provided at
a future meeting.
#3. 2:52:17 PM Informational: Updates on Relieving the Condition of People Experiencing Homelessness. The Council will
hear updates and discuss issues pertaining to relieving the
condition of people experiencing homelessness in neighborhoods
throughout Salt Lake City. Mayor Mendenhall discussed the following with the Council:
• Eviction Moratorium had lapsed at this time and Unemployment
Aid in the amount of $600 had ended.
• Raise Up Salt Lake City was providing debit cards for qualifying
individuals with $500 towards any reasonable expense such as
rent, groceries, etc.
#4. 2:54:23 PM Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Follow-up Briefing. The Council will receive a follow-up
briefing about an ordinance that would amend the final budget of
Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for
Fiscal Year 2020-2021. 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 infrastructure for publicly-accessible internet
access, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
funding for personnel costs related to pandemic response,
expansion of the City’s Youth and Family program to help with
childcare and education, and funding for housing assistance, among
other items. View Attachments Benjamin Luedtke, Kim Thomas, and Nole Walkingshaw discussed
the following with the Council:
• $1.6 million Youth City program expansion proposal using one-
time funds, for a one-time program expansion. CARES Act
funding to cover personnel expenses. $248,000 was anticipated
for technology purchases. The goal of the program was to
increase access for ongoing Child Care needs and increase
Social Services. The program had also anticipated nutritional
and technology device needs. There was one full-time employee
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(FTE) (Community Programs Manager) position available and was
intended to be hired as part of the expansion.
• Supporting the school district to ensure children had access
to wi-fi and appropriate technology to successfully complete
distanced learning.
• The number of children in one group at a time. This number
was three groups of 18 children with two adults at a time
(determined by the Office of Childcare and Health Department
Guidelines in relation to the pandemic).
• Information regarding the program was to be distributed
within the Salt Lake City School district by various means
(including but not limited to Social Media).
• 500 kids in Glendale and Poplar Grove that did not log in
when school went remote in March of 2020. The goal was to
reach these children.
• Additional grant in the amount of $1.2 million to ensure the
continuation of this program.
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Clarification on how information for this program was being
communicated to the community.
• Clarification on the number of assistant teachers for support
services.
• Information regarding income restrictions to the program
ensuring low-income needs were met.
• Information on expanding the program long-term.
#5. 3:14:43 PM Ordinance: Text Amendments to the RMF-30 Low Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning District. The Council will
be briefed about a proposal to 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. Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00313. 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
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7. Introducing a lot width maximum to discourage land banking. View Attachments Nick Tarbet, Mayara Lima, Kelsey Lindquist, Nick Norris, and Lani Eggertsen-Goff briefed the Council with attachments. Comments
included:
• Study & Analysis by the Planning Division exposed changes
when reviewing the City Master Plan.
• Seven considerations to ensure the zoning district was
functional and produced housing.
• Zoning District Text Amendments were reviewed and proposed
with the following purposes:
1. Remove zoning barriers to development of housing.
2. Promote compatible development.
3. Encourage a variety of housing types.
• Multi-Family developments were proposed in the amendments to
increase City housing stock.
• Changes proposed:
1. Design Standards for new buildings
2. New building forms
3. Reduction of minimum lot area/unit
4. Remove minimum lot width
5. Multiple structures on a lot
6. Unit bonus
7. Lot width maximum
• Community Concerns and Comments were as follows:
1. Lack of affordable housing as a component of this
amendment
2. Displacement of existing units
3. Potential demolition of historic structures
• A Technical Committee was previously used to discuss planning
within the City that included Attorney Staff, Planning Staff,
Housing & Neighborhood Development (HAND) Staff, and Building
Services. Addressing the ordinance and engaging a consultant
was currently being discussed.
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
• Information regarding affordable housing stock and how
affordable housing options would be available.
• Clarification on the height restrictions and an update on
parking information.
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#6. 3:58:30 PM Tentative Break
#7. 4:32:55 PM Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment for 402 and 416 East 900 South Follow-up Briefing (Southeast Market). The Council
will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance that would
rezone the parcels located at 402 and 416 East 900 South to rezone
those parcels 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. Petition No. PLNPCM2018-01025. View Attachments Nick Tarbet, Molly Robinson, and Kathia Dang (applicant)
briefed the Council with attachments. Comments included:
• Community concerns at public hearing regarding re-zone.
• Meeting was held in November of 2019 and another zone was
reviewed. Request continued for CB Rezone.
• Building must face 900 South.
• Public Hearing was set for April 7, 2020 but was rescheduled
due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and meeting arrangements.
• Brew pubs and taverns were not allowed in the RB zone.
• Within the CN zone, a bar was a Conditional Use.
• Applicant spoke on the agreement including information regarding
the existing building being used as a commercial business for
80 years, no intention to change the footprint, wanting to be
able to bring the property back to life, and structural issues
causing a liability if not addressed.
#8. 4:50:14 PM Informational: County Sales Tax for Transportation Projects. The Salt Lake County fourth quarter-cent
sales tax for transportation funding is a new, ongoing funding
source dedicated to transportation. The Council will be briefed
about the Administration’s proposed projects for Fiscal Year 2021.
Funding includes $1.5 million for improvements to prepare for
frequent transit bus service on 600 North and 1000 North, $800,000
for improvements to the 9-Line Trail and Folsom Trail, and $200,000
for alleyway maintenance, among other items. View Attachments Benjamin Luedtke, Blake Thomas, and Jennifer Bruno briefed
the Council with attachments. Comments included:
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• Second year of the funding source available to the City due
to ongoing sales tax available to the City.
• $58 million County-wide in the recent year and $4.7 million
specifically within Salt Lake City.
• Funding was split per State law (40% of revenue going to Utah
Transit Authority (UTA), 40% divided between the cities, and
remaining 20% going to the County).
• Used to develop new roads or enhance current roads.
• Used to fund transit enhancement as well as maintenance and
upkeep of current facilities.
• 10 of the 11 projects totaling $6.9 million was placed into
a holding account.
• Council included a budget contingency which stated the
funding was being held pending the Administration briefing
the Council.
• Funding to be included in Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
in future years.
• Potential contingency if there were revenue short falls, due
to it being a sales tax revenue.
Jonathan Larsen specifically spoke on:
• Quality Transportation Improvement Program (QTIP) having two
phases.
• Creating a data driven process to ensure decision processes
were easier.
• GIS Based Scoring was reviewed which included equity data.
• Transportation QTIP Process Example Map was reviewed.
• Equity consideration per district was requested.
• 11 current projects included:
Urban Trails (Fund Balance Fiscal Year (FY) 2020)
o Multi-Modal intersection and traffic signal upgrades (Fund
Balance FY2020)
o Neighborhood Street Safety and Livability (Fund Balance
FY2020)
o 600 North/1000 North Bus Service Start Up Investment
o Urban Trails Development
o Complete Streets Reconstruction (Class C Bond Money)
o Alleyway Maintenance and Re-pavement
o Trail Maintenance
o Maintenance of Multi-Modal Infrastructure
o Community Engagement
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Mary Beth Thompson reviewed the following:
• Funding from the Tax Commission into Salt Lake City’s
Transportation Fund would be deposited monthly as Sales Tax
did.
Councilmembers requested the following items from Staff:
• Clarification regarding input screening.
• Clarification regarding transferring the project to CIP.
• Clarification regarding GIS Scoring against current project and
how they ranked.
Straw Poll: Support for the Council to recognize the intent
for QTIP was a mechanism for evaluating Transportation projects,
and for Transportation funds and projects to go through the CIP
process. All Council Members were in favor.
#9. 5:49:53 PM Informational: Draft Cemetery Master Plan Update
The Council will be briefed about 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 Attachments Austin Kimmel, Kristin Riker, Lee Bollwinkel, Keith Van Otten, Mayor Mendenhall, and Jennifer Bruno briefed the Council
with attachments. Comments Included:
• Three primary purposes of the Master Plan:
1. Preservation and management of the cemetery
2. Expand access to appropriate uses of the cemetery
3. Address the future financial sustainability of the cemetery
The Administration provided funding recommendations and
provided information regarding the following:
• Currently less than 400 grave sites left.
• Nominate cemetery to National Registry of Historic Places.
• Preservation Management Plan.
• Historic Documentation & Investigation.
• Protect and stabilize damaged gravestones.
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• Trees & Vegetation Preservation Plan was reviewed.
• Preservation & management of the cemetery deferred maintenance.
• Roadway Conditions Analysis was reviewed to determine necessary
repairs.
• Updated 2020 Cost Breakdown regarding capital needs was
reviewed.
• Next steps included a public hearing scheduled for September
15, 2020, with the Council scheduled to vote on adoption shortly
after.
#10. 6:14:38 PM Informational: Municipal Renewable Energy Project Update. The Council will receive a briefing about the
Administration’s recent efforts to align more City operations with
renewable energy resources. The update primarily includes a solar
project opportunity and City financial impacts for repowering
municipal electricity needs with renewable energy. View Attachments Sam Owens, Christopher Thomas, and Vicki Bennett briefed the
Council with attachments. Comments included:
• Solar Power supporting municipal operations; 2.8 gigawatt
(GW) from on-site generation, 7.2 GW from subscriber solar,
and now 100 GW from utility-scale (6-customer collaboration
to build new Utah solar farm.
• Procurement timeline, including: March 2019 - requests for
proposal (RFP) issued by RMP and six customers, October 2019
-renewable contract filed with Utah Public Service
Commission, February 2020 - Renewable Contract Approved,
September 2020 - currently in the process of finalizing
appendix language/providing input on power purchase agreement
with both expecting to be signed/approved, and project
expected to go online no later than December 2022 (with full
production of the project seen in calendar year 2023).
• Power contract runs through Rocky Mountain Power
• Expecting to procure 100 GW hours of solar electricity
annually (long-term goal)
• Project allowing Salt Lake City to meet joint 50% renewable
electricity target (starting in 2023 forward)
• Schedule 34 adder (rate schedule) – while paying for normal
electric service – accounts enrolled for Solar Electricity
would pay an additional $1.49 per megawatt (MW)-Hour consumed
• Anticipated annual cost impact of 1.46%
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• Energy Balancing Account surcharges would include two
adjustments per year
• Protection from annual adjustments for those enrolled in the
solar resource STANDING ITEMS
#11. 6:39:08 PM REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
No discussion was held.
#12. 6:39:27 PM 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 Virtual ULCT 2020
Annual Convention and Scheduling Items.
See File M 20-5 for announcements.
#13. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
Item not held.
The Work Session meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.
Minutes Approved on May 4, 2021
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COUNCIL CHAIR
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CITY RECORDER
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