04/13/2021 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City,Utah,met in Work Session on Tuesday,April 13,2021 in an
Electronic Meeting,pursuant to the Chair’s determination and Salt Lake City Emergency
Proclamation No.2 of 2020(2)(b).
The following Council Members were present:
Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,James
Rogers
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:
Cindy Lou Trishman –Clerk,Katherine Lewis –City Attorney,Ben Luedtke –Senior Public Policy
Analyst,Kira Luke –Policy Analyst/Public Engagement,Robert Nutzman –Administrative
Assistant,Russell Weeks –Senior Advisor,Sam Owen –Public Policy Analyst,DeeDee Robinson
–Deputy City Recorder,Aaron Bentley –Information Management Services Director,Laura Briefer
–Public Utilities Director,Tony Milner –Housing &Neighborhood Development Policy &Program
Manager,Samantha Slark –Senior City Attorney,Nole Walkingshaw –Public Services Deputy
Director,Jesse Stewart –Public Utilities Deputy Director,Marian Rice –Water Quality Treatment
Administrator,Jason Brown –Public Utilities Chief Engineer,Jennifer Schumann –Housing &
Neighborhoods Deputy Director,Debbie Lyons –Sustainability Deputy Director,Eric Daems
–Senior Planner,Matt Cassel –City Engineer,Allison Rowland –Council Public Policy Analyst,
Jonathan Larsen –Transportation Director,Nick Norris –Planning Director
Full Meeting Audio
Meeting Packet Material
Councilmember Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4:04 pm
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Tuesday,April 13,2021
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Work Session Items
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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 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:
•High winds (40 to 60 mph gusts)expected this evening from 6:00PM to 9:00AM
tomorrow morning (secure items/be ready)
•City in high/very high rate of COVID-19 case incidents,further data indicated cases were
significantly increasing on the west side of the City.
•Mayor’s emergency powers regarding requiring masks in public settings remaining in
place until the State’s thresholds (HB 294)were met –Mayor’s 2020 declaration would
then be no longer valid
•City/County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
•Resource fairs/community commitment program updates,including:Fleet Block resource
fair recently completed;five Justice Court casesheard,25 COVID-19 vaccines
administered,4th Street Clinic provided COVID-19 testing,Work Force Services engaged
with 19 persons (employment assistance),Asian Association engaged 10 persons,YWCA
and Odyssey house engaged eight individuals,camp abatement/closure of Fleet
Block happening April 14,2021 (notice was provided to vacate by 5:00 pm tonight)
•Mayor Mendenhall thanked the Council for consideration of extension for land use
agreement for Airport Inn shelter (temporary winter housing program)for two additional
months
•Womens overflow motel program received funding from State for operations until October
15
•Celebrating Salt Lake City’s first responders –first in the nation to be certified by
KultureCity Training (sensory inclusion training);911 Dispatch,Police,and Fire
Departments having received this training (prepared to encounter persons with sensory
needs-autism,PTSD,veterans,stroke,etc.),equipped with sensory bags for clients to
process situations they find themselves in
•911 Dispatch receiving an award for Communications Center of the Year –Utah Chapter
National Emergency Number Association presented the award to 911 Dispatch (Mayor
Mendenhall thanked Director Burnette for leadership of the team)
Councilmember Fowler also acknowledged the 911 Dispatch Department’s and Director
Burnette’s accomplishments.
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2.Informational:Updates on Racial Equity and Policing ~4:30 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:
Kira Luke indicated the next public REP meeting was April 21,2021 at 5:00 pm and
listening instructions could be found on facebook (REP)or the
slcrepcommission.com webpage.
3.Resolution:Interlocal Agreement for the 700 South Re-Construction
Project Corridor Preservation Funds ~4:50 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will be briefed about a resolution that would authorize approval of an interlocal
cooperation agreement between the City and Salt Lake County for the transfer of County corridor
preservation funds.The funds would be used for certain transportation projects within the County
and the City relating to the re-construction of 700 South Street.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,April 13,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,April 20,2021
Minutes:
Benjamin Luedtke provided background and introduction of the resolution,information
regarding the Interlocal Agreement (ILA),including the County was providing a grant of
$611,000 for realignment of 700 South and project completion was expected in summer of
2022.
Matt Cassel provided details regarding the existing roadway,boundaries of the property
purchased,and history of the project.
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4.Fiscal Year 2021-22 Proposed Budget:Department of Public Utilities ~5:00 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will be briefed about the Mayor’s recommended budget for the Department of
Public Utilities for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,April 13,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Sam Owen provided an brief introduction,including:
•Department of Public Utilities (PU)included four enterprise funds (stormwater,
wastewater,drinking water,street lighting,etc.)
•Rate increases for water/sewer partially deferred last year,increases proposed this year
going to fund debt obligations (waste treatment facility reconstruction,delayed/deferred
capital needs for water treatment)
•Rate study for street lighting
•Proposal included 17 new full time positions
Laura Briefer provided information regarding:
•Public Utility’s mission and services (water,wastewater,stormwater,and streetlights)
•FY2022 budget priorities addressing aging infrastructure invest,water
resources/conservation,regulatory considerations,financial,sustainability
•COVID-19 considerations for budget included:revenues remained stable through 2020
events,deferral of most planned rate increases in FY2021 (reinstated for FY2022),catch
up this year on temporary delay of planned capital projects/programs/staffing,and
monitoring increased materials/labor costs for projects
•Total PU budget:$420,480,027 (-8.44%)
•Proposed personnel adjustments for FY21/22 –highlighting two positions:Project
Manager (water utility)and Chief Strategy &Innovations Officer
•Water utility budget:$127,365,555 (-21.69%)
•Sewer utility budget:$268,213,796 (-0.21%)
•Stormwater utility budget:$19,201,013 (-14.25%)
•Street Lighting Utility budget:$5,699,663 (+5.15%)
•Rate projections/summaries/impacts,including:five year rate adjustment plan
(projected)from FY2021/22 to FY2025/26,water/sewer/stormwater rate increase
monthly impacts,water rate comparison with nearby states (current vs.proposed –Boise,
Denver,Las Vegas,etc.),local water rate comparisons with other municipalities in the
State,sewer rate comparisons with nearby states and local cities/districts (current vs.
proposed),stormwater rates compared with local cities in Utah (current vs.proposed)
•Plans to work closely with lobbyists/delegation/agencies to disperse federal funding
(“wet infrastructure”–for water,sewer,and stormwater),
•Northwest Quadrant (NWQ)not impacting upgrades to the Water Reclamation Facility
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Jesse Stewart provided information on special conditions regarding the 4th Avenue well,
including:being in full construction mode now,well expected to be operational by June 1,
2021,and some construction delays due to access of concrete.
Marian Rice provided information regarding lead and copper rules/requirements,including:
identifying materials of all mains/service lines,replacing any lead/galvanized service lines,
sampling of schools/daycares (20%every year),regulatory sampling of homes,significant
education/outreach/engagement,how lead and copper were measured (PPB –parts per
billion),City not having lead service lines/mains,but concern remaining that older
residential plumbing may contain copper and lead.
Jason Brown provided information regarding Master Plan impacts from the NWQ and
ongoing work on the east-west aqueduct.
5.Informational:Update on the Cartegraph Integration ~5:30 p.m.
40 min.
The Council will receive a briefing and overview from the Administration on the
implementation of Cartegraph,the recently implemented asset and operations management
software.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,April 13,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Aaron Bentley provided a brief introduction.
Nole Walkingshaw provided information regarding the Cartegraph program,
including:used for asset/operations management (allowing for location of assets,adding
attributes to assets,and measure value of assets over time),history of the progress,recieving
the Flag Forward Award from Cartegraph (for transforming how the City managed assets),
absorbed systems and data (Accela,Micro Main,Streets Tracker,Cartegraph Desktop,
employee salary data –now all handled by Cartegraph),top 10 operational transformations
(led by a leadership team to guide the project/drive business process improvement –how
different departments were utilizing Cartegraph),and next steps (Parks Division tracking
integration,Compliance Division integration,and life cycle costing).
Lisa Shaffer said she was proud of the work accomplished regarding Cartegraph and the
cooperation between individual employees/departments to make it possible.
6.Dinner Break ~6:10 p.m.
30 min.
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FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -n/a
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
7.One-year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant &Other
Federal Grants for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Follow-up ~6:40 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about the Mayor’s funding recommendations and an
appropriations resolution that would adopt the One-Year Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year
2021-22.The plan includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funding,HOME
Investment Partnership Program funding,Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)funding,Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)funding.The resolution would approve an
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U.S.Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD).
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,March 23,2021;Tuesday,April 6,2021;and Tuesday,April 13,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,March 16,2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,April 6,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,April 20,2021
Minutes:
Benjamin Luedtke provided an introduction,indicated this was the third briefing with the
Council anticipated to vote on April 20,2021,and provided a summary of responses from the
last briefing.
Straw Poll:Support for transferring $50,000 to Utah Aids Foundation for mental health
therapist position (HOPWA transfer).Council Members Fowler,Valdemoros,Johnston,and
Rogers indicated support,Councilmember Dugan abstained,and Councilmember Mano was
absent for the vote.
Councilmember Johnston said he was supportive of the straw poll,but cautioned the Council
needed to acknowledge other staffing recommendations and consider additional
factors/needs.
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Councilmember Dugan proposed to take $30,000 ($4,700 from HIVE,$5,300 from Donated
Dental Services,$20,000 from Gail Miller Resource Center)and move to Catholic Community
Services for Data Specialist position.
Councilmember Wharton said he was not comfortable taking money from the Donated Dental
Services and HIVE pass to fund a position for Catholic Community Services and questioned
who would own/utilize the data.Mr.Luedtke said the data would likely be owned by the State.
Tony Milner confirmed the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)data
was used by various entities as well as the City and Jennifer Schumann confirmed there was
also legislative support for the data collection/creation of the office/position and acknowledged
the needed balance between best use/highest need.
Councilmember Fowler noted she was but was not supportive of Councilmember Dugan’s
proposal and reiterated her support of the previous request for the HOPWA transfer (straw
poll).
Councilmember Fowler thanked the Housing &Neighborhood Development
(HAND)/Community &Neighborhoods (CAN)Staff for their efforts on presenting the
information.
8.Ordinance:Zoning Text Amendments for Off-street Parking Follow-up ~7:25 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about a proposal that would amend various
sections of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to off-street parking regulations.The proposal
would:
•Update parking requirements to better reflect demand;
•Simplify parking regulations;
•Address technical issues in enforcement;and
•Establish a responsive ordinance to the City’s changing development patterns.
Other sections of Title 21A –Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,February 16,2021 and Tuesday,April 13,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,February 16,2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,March 16,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -TBD
Minutes:
Russell Weeks provided an introduction to the proposal and indicated there were six
outstanding clarifying questions/issues for the Council to consider.
Councilmembers discussed the questions posed by the Planning Department regarding off-
street parking and the proposed amendment to the ordinance.
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Eric Daems and Nick Norris provided information regarding Central Ninth area and
addressed the questions regarding off-street parking,including:increased allowed off-street
parking,context of existing zoning designations,challenges in the current zones,impacts on
Planning Staff,and the need for clarification/input on bicycle parking in
commercial/industrial uses.
Jonathan Larsen said there was a parking study with focus on Central Ninth/900 South &
900 East and results were forthcoming.
Councilmember Mano provided additional information regarding a proposed amendment to
the proposed ordinance.
Councilmembers agreed on the need to adopt various exiting oversight issues into the
proposed ordinance,and to follow up with small group meetings to gather more information,
go over any concerns,etc.
9.Resolution:Recycling Market Development Zone Program ~7:55 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will be briefed about a resolution that would approve the Sustainability
Department’s application to the Recycling Market Development Zone Program.The City has
participated in the program since 2010.The State program assists qualifying businesses that
use or produce recycled materials in their manufacturing operations,or compost,by providing
State income tax credits.Local government entities must apply to participate in the State’s
program every five years so qualifying businesses within their jurisdictions can access the tax
credits.The City’s application limits its program to businesses in the M-1 and M-2 zoning
designations and does not alter what is currently allowed by zoning regulations.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,April 13,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -TBD
Minutes:
Sam Owen provided an introduction to the resolution and indicated the Council could adopt
this item at the next scheduled Formal Meeting.
Debbie Lyons provided additional background and indicated the resolution provided
allowance for businesses to access tax credits.
All Council Members indicated they were in favor of adopting at the next Council Formal
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Meeting.
Standing Items
10.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.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.
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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:
Closed Session began at 5:52 pm.
Council Members in attendance:Amy Fowler,Andrew Johnston,Ana Valdemoros,Chris
Wharton,Darin Mano,Dan Dugan.
Absent:Councilmember Rogers
City Staff in Attendance:Katherine Lewis,Samantha Slark,Cindy Gust-Jenson,Mayor
Mendenhall,Jennifer Bruno,Lehua Weaver,Allison Rowland,Sam Owen,Ben Luedtke,
Robert Nutzman,Lisa Shaffer,Rachel Otto,and Cindy Lou Trishman.
Moved by Councilmember Wharton,seconded by Council Member Valdemoros to exit the
Closed Session.All present voted yes by roll call.
Closed Session ended at 6:20 pm.
Sworn Statement
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Wharton,seconded by Councilmember Valdemoros to enter into
Closed Session for §52-4-205(l)(c)strategy sessions to discuss pending or
reasonably imminent litigation;and 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.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin
Mano,James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
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Meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm.
Minutes Approved:October 19,2021.
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City Council Chair
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City Recorder
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Amy Fowler (Nov 22, 2021 14:30 MST)
Cindy Trishman (Nov 22, 2021 22:13 MST)
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 13 April 2021.
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April 13, 2021 Work Session Minutes (Approved
October 19, 2021)
Final Audit Report 2021-11-23
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