04/06/2021 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City,Utah,met in Formal Session on Tuesday,April 6,2021 in an
Electronic Meeting,pursuant to the Chair’s determination.
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:
Katherine Lewis –City Attorney,Cindy Lou Trishman –City Recorder,DeeDee Robinson
–Deputy City Recorder,Kory Solorio –Assistant City Recorder,Ben Luedtke –Senior Public
Policy Analyst,Robert Nutzman –Administrative Assistant,Sylvia Richards –Public Policy
Analyst,Isaac Canedo –Council Staff,Lindsey Nikola –Office of the Mayor,Mark Kittrell
–Deputy City Attorney,Tony Milner –Housing and Neighborhood Development
Council Member Amy Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm
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A.OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Chris Wharton will conduct the formal meetings.
Minutes:
Council Member Amy Fowler conducted the meeting.
2.Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes:
A moment of silence was held while the American Flag/Anthem was displayed on the
screen.
3.Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
Minutes:
Council/Board Member Fowler presented the rules of decorum.
4.The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor
Mendenhall declaring between April 8,2021 and May 8,2021 as days to Sound
the Alarm to help educate and protect residents of our community against home
fires.
Minutes:
Councilmember Valdemoros read the resolution.
The resolution was virtually presented to Del Brady with the Greater Salt Lake Chapter of
the American Red Cross.
Del Brady thanked the Council for their support and gave a short overview of the program.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Johnston,seconded by Councilmember Wharton to
adopt Resolution 9 of 2021 declaring between April 8,2021 and May 8,2021
as days to Sound the Alarm to help educate and protect residents of our
community against home fires.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,
Darin Mano,James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
5.The Mayor will present recommendations to the Council regarding proposed
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funding,Emergency Shelter Grant
(ESG)funding,Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)funding,and
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)funding budgets.
Minutes:
Mayor Mendenhall presented recommendations to the Council regarding grant
funding for Community Development Block,Emergency Shelter,Home Investment
Partnership Program and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS for the Fiscal Year
2021-22.
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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1.Grant Application:Utah Railroad Safety Grant 2021 (Round One)
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the
Division of Engineering to the Utah Department of Transportation.If awarded,
this grant would fund safety improvements to the railroad crossing at 4900 West
700 South.Improvements would include widening the roadway,improving sight
distance by raising the street grade approach,adding sidewalk to the south side of
the crossing,adding bike lanes,and replacing railroad crossing signals.The
Administration indicates the anticipated construction schedule would be July
2022 through December 2022.
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 -Tuesday,April 6,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Staff Recommendation -Close and refer to future consent agenda.
Minutes:
Sylvia Richards introduced the grant application request for Utah Railroad
Safety Grant for the crossing at 4900 West and 700 South.
There were no public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Rogers,seconded by Councilmember Mano to close
the public hearing and refer Item B-1 to a future consent agenda for
action.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,
James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
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2.Ordinance:Budget Amendment No.7 for Fiscal Year 2020-21
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would amend the final budget of Salt Lake City,including the employment staffing
document,for Fiscal Year 2020-21.The proposed amendment includes $6 million
from the U.S.Treasury Department for rental assistance,funding to host the
National League of Cities Conference in November 2021,and an outdoor business
activity assistance pilot program,among many other items.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,March 16,2021 and Tuesday,March 23,2021
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
Staff Recommendation -Refer to motion sheet(s).
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke provide an introduction of the budget amendment.
Bryan Hill spoke about the abatement effort in the Gateway and Rio Grande
areas.
Crystal Ke,Eliza McKinney,Eli Kauffman,Liz DeFriez,Shane Brooks,
James Miska,Lisa Hazel,Emma Goldman,Jon Ribbons,Anne
Charles,Emily Alworth,Devin O’Donnell,Martha Castillo,Ainsley
Moench,Kimberlin Correa,Emma Roberts and Jessica Ikebower spoke
in opposition to the budget amendment in particular increased funding for the
Police Department,ending homeless abatements,and increasing funding for
community services.
Amy Hawkins,Ballpark Community Council,expressed support for the
proposed Police funding included in the Budget Amendment No.7 and abatement
of homeless encampments.
George Chapman supported the budget amendment other than section D-5,
stating bus fair should be one dollar in city limits and echoed Amy Hawkins
comments.
Paul Johnson,Central 9th Community Council,expressed support for the budget
amendment.
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Dave Kelly,Shelley Bodily and Terrell Bodily spoke in favor of the budget
amendment and camp abatement cleanup.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Mano,seconded by Councilmember Wharton to close
the public hearing and refer the item to a future date for action.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,
James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
3.One-year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant &
Other Federal Grants for Fiscal Year 2021-22
The Council will accept public comment and consider a resolution adopting 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 and Tuesday,April 6,2021
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
Staff Recommendation -Refer to motion sheet(s).
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke provided an introduction to the one-year action plan for
community development block grants for fiscal year 2021-22.
Michelle Flynn,Road Home Resource Center,spoke in favor of the grant
funding for the Gale Miller Resource Center and Palmer Court housing.
Angela Chatman,Fourth Street Clinic,reviewed their grant request,asked the
Council for support and gave an overview of the services offered at the clinic.
Sasha Harvey Salt Lake Donated Dental Services,gave a history of the program,
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and the need for the grant funding to keep the program running in Salt Lake City.
Michael Akerlow,Community Development Corporation of Utah,reviewed the
grant request and expressed how it has helped the community.
Sahil Oberoi,Utah Community Action,reviewed the grant request and how it
has helped the community
Janice Kimball,Housing for People with AIDS Program,reviewed the grant
request and how it has helped the community.
Jason Wheeler,Assist Inc,reviewed the grant request and how it has helped the
community.
Shawn McMilen,First Step House,reviewed the grant request and how it has
helped the community.
Jocely White South Valley Services Housing Assistance Program,reviewed the
grant request and how it has helped the community.
Saundra Stokes,YMCA Utah,reviewed the grant funding and how it has helped
the community.
Lisa Hazel spoke in support of funding for The Inn Between and 4th Street Clinic.
Anne Charles,Martha Castillo and Emily Alworth spoke in opposition to
the process of awarding grant funding,suggesting the programs should instead be
provided funding in the process similarly as the Police department;as a standing,
supportive option in the community.
Councilmember Fowler clarified the federal funding guidelines for the grants and
explained the grants being offered were federal not city grants.
Kimberlin Correa,The Inn Between,reviewed the programs at the Inn Between
and the lack of grant funding was a detriment to the programs offered.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Johnston,seconded by Councilmember Wharton to
close the public hearing and refer the item to a future date for action.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,
James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
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C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1.Ordinance:Library Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2020-21
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the budget for
the Library Fund for Fiscal Year 2020-21.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 funding to
complete the Library’s Master Facilities Plan,a grant to increase digital access to
underserved populations in the City,for earthquake repairs to the Main Library
Branch,and Sprague Branch renovations,among other changes.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,February 9,2021
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 -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Staff Recommendation -Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Rogers,seconded by Councilmember Johnston to
adopt Ordinance 6 of 2021 amending the final budget for the Library
Budget of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,
James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
Minutes:
There were no questions.
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2.Comments to the City Council.(Comments are taken on any item not scheduled
for a public hearing,as well as on any other City business.Comments are limited
to two minutes.)
Minutes:
Sarah Balland commented on inclusionary zoning,RMF 45 zoning in the city
and exploring different ideas for economic development in Salt Lake City.
Anne Charles spoke to the use of CARES ACT funding for abatement and the
shared housing ordinance.
George Chapman spoke to the reasoning for additional police funding.
Emily Alworth expressed concern/hope regarding the continued mask mandate.
Dave Illtis spoke to the format of emailed agendas,working to combine airline
and city transit tickets into one ticket,street light master plan,off-street parking
and google broadband services.
Lisa Hazel comment on the street light master plan.
Jon Ribbons commented on the SRO/shared living expansion options.
Eli Kauffman shared a housing proposal and affordable housing thoughts.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
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1.Motion:Meeting Remotely Without an Anchor Location
The Council will consider a motion to ratify the determination that the Council will
continue to meet remotely and without an anchor location under HB5002.
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 -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Staff Recommendation -Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Johnston,seconded by Councilmember Dugan to
ratify the motion of the determination for the Council to continue
meeting remotely and without an anchor location under HB5002.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,
James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
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1.Ordinance:Amending Chapter 2.30 of the Salt Lake City Code (Percent
for Art Ordinance Revision)
The Council will consider adopting 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 and Tuesday,March 23,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Staff Recommendation -Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Wharton,seconded by Councilmember Mano to adopt
Ordinance 7 of 2021 amending Chapter 2.30 of Salt Lake City Code,pertaining
to the percent for Art.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,
Darin Mano,James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
G.CONSENT:
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1.Ordinance:Learned Alley Vacation (1025 West North Temple and
1022,1028,1030,and 1032 West Learned Avenue)
The Council will set the date of Tuesday,May 18,2021 at 7 p.m.to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a City-owned
alley adjacent to properties at 1025 West North Temple and 1022,1028,1030 and
1032 West Learned Avenue.The applicant petitioned to vacate the 180-foot long
section of public alley to consolidate the properties immediately abutting the
alley.If approved,the applicant plans to consolidate the lots adjacent to the alley
and construct a multi-family residential structure.The proposed project would still
need to meet relevant zoning requirements and the applicant would need to
submit a separate petition.The closure will not impact traffic or access.Petition
No.:PLNPCM2020-00572.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,May 18,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,June 1,2021
Staff Recommendation -Set date.
2.Ordinance:Fern Subdivision Alley Vacation
The Council will set the date of Tuesday,May 18,2021 at 7 p.m.to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a City-owned
alley known as the Fern Subdivision Alley located between 1000 East and 1100
East and between Wood Avenue and Logan Avenue.The east-west portion of the
alley runs behind eight homes between 1019 East and 1053 East Logan Avenue.
Petition No.:PLNPCM2018-0046
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,May 18,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,June 1,2021
Staff Recommendation -Set date.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Rogers,seconded by Councilmember Johnston to approve
the Consent Agenda.
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AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,
James Rogers
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
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H.ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at 9:20 pm
Minutes Approved:January 4,2022
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City Council Chair
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City Recorder
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