01/19/2021 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City,Utah,met in Work Session on Tuesday,January 19,2021 in an
Electronic Meeting,pursuant to the Chair’s determination and pursuant to 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 –City Recorder,Katherine Lewis –City Attorney,Allison Parks –Public Policy
Analyst,Amanda Lau –Public Engagement &Communication Specialist,Ben Luedtke –Senior Public
Policy Analyst,Brian Fullmer –Constituent Liaison,Policy Analyst,Kira Luke –Policy Analyst/Public
Engagement,Robert Nutzman –Administrative Assistant,Russell Weeks –Senior Advisor,Kory
Solorio –Assistant City Recorder,Ben Kolendar –Economic Development Director,Bill Wyatt
–Airport Director,Jennifer McGrath –Community &Neighborhoods Deputy Director,Laura Briefer
–Public Utilities Director,Lorna Vogt –Public Services Director,Mary Beth Thompson –Chief
Financial Officer,Danny Walz –Chief Operating Officer RDA,Allison Rowland –Public Policy
Analyst,Tony Milner –Housing and Neighborhood Policy Staff,Lani Eggertson-Goff –Housing and
Neighborhood Policy &Program Manager,Felica Baca –Arts Division Director,Brian Butler –Airport
Finance Director,Kristin Riker –Deputy Director of Public Lands,Matt Kammeyer –Golf Division
Director
Council Member Amy Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm
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Tuesday,January 19,2021
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Work Session Items
1.Informational:Updates from the Administration ~2:00 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on major items or projects,
including but not limited to:
•Local Emergencies for 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 spoke to the nationwide tribute for individuals who passed from
COVID-19 stating the City and County Building’s bells would ring for one minute at 3:30 pm,
addressed upcoming homeless initiatives to serve those in need,CARES Act housing funds,and
Police Department operations regarding safety during protests.
Rachel Otto reviewed the first responder vaccinations statistics for Salt Lake City.
Lisa Shaffer reviewed the City apprenticeship program.
Council stated they would like notification as to when the City apprenticeship program jobs are
posted to allow Council Members to assist with advertising those positions.
Council and Staff discussed the apprenticeship program.
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2.Informational:Updates on Racial Equity and Policing ~2:30 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:
Allison Rowland reported a listening session was scheduled for Thursday,January 28 at 6:00
pm.
Ben Luedtke provided an update on the ongoing Police Budget Audit stating a number of
policy,budget and auditing documents were forwarded to the Auditors.He stated meetings
between the Auditor’s,Elected Officials,Department Heads,and other various stake holders in
the City were being scheduled.Ben reviewed employee interviews that were conducted,data
collection list,and timeline for the audit.
Council asked Staff for a list of the unnamed stake holders to be emailed to the Council
Members.
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3.City’s Annual Financial Audit Report ~2:50 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will be briefed about the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the
previous fiscal year,and the Management Auditor's letters regarding internal controls and
compliance.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Paul Skeen and Michael Michelsen with Eide Ballie,gave an overview of the audit process,
required communications from audit standards,financial audit report,and compliance
reporting.
Council and Staff discussed non-compliant items such as the expenditures with Class B and C
Road funds that did not require reporting,how the Council could assist in preventing future
non-compliance by way of governance and working with the individual department heads to
address potential issues.
4.Ordinance:West End Alley Vacation (Adjacent to Properties Located at 740
West and 746 West 900 South)~3:20 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will be briefed about a proposal to close a small portion of a City-owned alley at
approximately 740 West and 746 West 900 South.This is not a request to vacate the entire alley.
The proposal would allow the petitioner to square off the southwestern corner of his property for a
proposed future multi-family residential and commercial development.The closure will not impact
traffic or access.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,March 2,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,March 16,2021
Minutes:
Brian Fullmer reviewed the requested alley vacation at approximately 740 West and 746 West
900 South.
Chris Earl reviewed the location of and proposal to vacate the alley way.
Council and Staff discussed why the alley way was being vacated in pieces;not all at once,and
reviewed the timeline for the project.
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5.Resolution:Bond Authorizing the Establishment of Short-term Borrowing
Program for the Benefit of the Department of Airports ~3:35 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will be briefed about a bond resolution authorizing the establishment of a short-term
borrowing program for the benefit of the Department of Airports through the issuance and/or
incurrence of the aforementioned Revolving Obligations,from time to time,which may be
outstanding at any one time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000,
approving the revolving line of credit to be provided by JPMorgan Chase,National Association,and
giving authority to certain officers to approve the final terms and provisions of and confirm the
issuance and/or incurrence of the Revolving Obligations,from time to time,within certain
parameters set forth in the attached Bond Resolution.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,February 16,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Minutes:
Russell Weeks,Bill Wyatt,and Brian Butler reviewed the Bond components authorizing
the establishment of short-term borrowing program for the benefit of the Department of
Airports.
No discussion was held
6.Tentative Break ~3:55 p.m.
20 min.
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
Minutes:
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7.Ordinance:Amending Chapter 2.30 of the Salt Lake City Code (Percent for
Art Ordinance Revision)~4:15 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will be briefed about an ordinance amendment that would increase the ongoing annual
Capital Improvement Program (CIP)funding minimum for art from 1%to 1.5%.The proposal
would also create a public art maintenance fund and adjust the Art Design Board powers and
membership limits.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,February 2,2021
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke,Felicia Baca,Ben Kolendar,and Mary Beth Thompson briefed the
Council on amending Chapter 2.30 of the Salt Lake City Code percent for Art Ordinance
Revision.
Council and Staff discussed proposed ordinance changes,process for selling art pieces form the
City’s collection,geographical rotation of art,works of art removed for repair and the time line
for reinstallation,regulations on how CIP funds are used,cost for insurance,repair and
maintenance of the collection,consider funding of ongoing maintenance (CCB),process of
decommissioning works of art,and outlined how CIP funds are allocated.
Council asked for the following changes to be made to the ordinance:
•Update CIP amounts and the authority to determine the funding of maintenance and
purchases
•Section 2.3.0.0.40A change the word citizen to resident
•Subsection E recommending decommissioning art to the Mayor for final approval
•Concern regarding the Boards decision to determine art purchase and maintenance funding
amounts
Straw Poll to increase the percent for art from 1%to 1.5%was supported
unanimously by those present.
NOTE:At 3:30 p.m.a moment of silence was taken to honor the lives of over 400,000
Americans who lost their lives to COVID-19.
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8.Resolution:Awarding U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)Coronavirus Aid,Relief,and Economic Security (CARES)Act Grant
Funds
~4:35 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will be briefed about funding recommendations from resident advisory boards and the
Mayor and approving an interlocal agreement between the City and the U.S.Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD).This agreement allocates and awards funding to those applicants.
Community partners submitted applications for one-time pandemic response funding from
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV),Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV)and
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)grants.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021 and Tuesday,February 2,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,February 16,2021
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke,Lani Eggertsen-Goff,and Tony Milner briefed the Council on the
resolution awarding US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Coronavirus
Aid,Relief,and Economic Security (CARES)Act Grant funding.
Council and Staff discussed funding to assist with roll-out vaccines,criteria for eligible
applications,services CARES Act funding could provide,meaning of unduplicated in the
funding requirements,emergency housing funds and if they would be offered from other cities
and counties,the process for assigning hotel vouchers and housing for the homeless,using the
funds for rent and mortgages,the timeline for disbursing the funds to the public,the best use for
the CARES Act funding and if Housing and Neighborhood Development was sufficiently staffed
to disburse the funds or if additional employees were necessary.
Council Members requested the following items from Staff:
•Provide a spreadsheet showing the federal funding and where it was disbursed.
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9.Previous Years’Legislative Intents and Interim Study Items ~5:20 p.m.
40 min.
The Council will be briefed about the Administration’s progress on the Council’s legislative
intent statements for Fiscal Year 2020-21.Legislative intents are formal requests the Council
makes of the Administration.The purpose of this initial discussion is to exchange preliminary
information and clarify these new legislative intents,as needed.This is the first of multiple
briefings and will include updates on a variety of subjects as Council discussions progress.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler explained the discussion for this item was to remove or clarify each
Legislative Intent.
Allison Rowland reviewed the purpose of the discussion and the timeline for the proposal.
Deb Alexander reviewed the number of employees that utilize the Tuition Reimbursement
program and the amount a person could receive from the program.She reviewed the Police
Departments involvement in the program.
Ben Luedtke reviewed the benefit study conducted by the City that showed the tuition
reimbursement was one of the best in the State and reviewed the education incentive programs
for police officers.
Kristen Riker and Nancy Monteith reviewed the cultural Landscape reports for Pioneer,
Allen,Washington Square,Liberty and Parley Historic Nature Parks that would be coming to
the Council for review in the future,and how the sites were chosen through the historic
landmark process.
Council and Staff discussed the purpose,process and timeline for Intent 14 –Calculate RDA
Legislation Impact,Intent 6 –Tuition Reimbursement and Police Education,Intent 10 –
Historic Park Guidelines,Intent 9 –Golf Fund,Intent 1 –Role of the Police Department,Intent
7 –Transportation and the CIP process and Intent 15 –Decriminalization Review of City Code.
Dan Rip reviewed the CIP process and funding for 2021.
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10.Board Appointment:Parks,Natural Lands,Urban Forestry,and Trails
(PNUT)Advisory Board –Ginger Cannon ~6:00 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Ginger Cannon prior to considering appointment to the PNUT
Board for a term ending January 19,2024.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler introduced Ginger Cannon as an appointee to the Parks,Natural
Lands,Urban Forestry,and Trails Board.
Ginger Cannon spoke to her desire to be on the Parks,Natural Lands,Urban Forestry,and
Trails Board and being part of the process.
11.Board Appointment:Cultural Core Budget Committee –Durga
Ekambaram ~6:05 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Durga Ekambaram prior to considering appointment to the Cultural
Core Budget Committee for a term ending January 19,2025.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler introduced Durga Ekambaram as an appointee to the Cultural Core
Budget Committee.
Durga Ekambaram spoke to her experience and desire to serve on the Cultural Core Budget
Committee.
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12.Board Appointment:Bicycle Advisory Committee –Stewart Soleman ~6:10 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Stewart Soleman prior to considering appointment to the Bicycle
Advisory Committee for a term ending January 19,2024.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler introduced Stewart Soleman as an appointee to the Bicycle Advisory
Committee.
Stewart Soleman spoke to his experience and desire to serve on the Bicycle Advisory
Committee.
13.Board Appointment:Arts Council Board –Sonali Loomba ~6:15 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Sonali Loomba prior to considering appointment to the Arts Council
Board for a term ending January 19,2024.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler introduced Sonali Loomba as an appointee to the Arts Council Board.
Sonali Loomba spoke to her experience and desire to serve on the Arts Council Board.
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14.Board Appointment:Arts Council Board –Nico Dicou ~6:20 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Nico Dicou prior to considering appointment to the Arts Council
Board for a term ending January 19,2024.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,January 19,2021
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler introduced Nico Dicou as an appointee to the Arts Council Board.
Nico Dicou spoke to his experience and desire to serve on the Arts Council Board.
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Standing Items
15.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Minutes:
No report
16.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:
•Council of Governments;
•Conducting Formal Meetings -Rotating Council Member Schedule;
•Livable Streets Program;and,
•Scheduling Items.
Minutes:
Cindy Gust Jensen stated Council Member Johnston currently represented the City Council
on the Council of Governments and expressed his desire to step down if another Council
Member would like the opportunity to serve on the Council.It was determined that Council
Member Dugan would take Council Member Johnston’s position on the Council of the
Governments.
Council and Staff discussed rotating Council Members to conduct the formal meeting and the
Livable Streets Program.
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17.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.
Minutes:
Not held
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Meeting adjourned at 6:15 pm
Minutes Approved:January 4,2022
_______________________________
City Council Chair
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City Recorder
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Amy Fowler (Jan 10, 2022 09:41 MST)
Cindy Trishman (Jan 10, 2022 10:41 MST)
1.19.21 Work Session Minutes
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