10/19/2021 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 in
an Electronic Meeting, pursuant to the Chair’s determination.
The following Council Members were present:
Dennis Faris, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton
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:
Katie Lewis – City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, DeeDee Robinson – Minutes
and Records Clerk, Ben Luedtke – Senior Public Policy Analyst, Brian Fullmer – Constituent
Liaison, Policy Analyst, Taylor Hill – Council Staff
Council Member Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm
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A.OPENING CEREMONY:
1.
Council Member Amy Fowler will conduct the formal meeting.
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler welcomed attendees, detailed the remote meeting format,
and information on the vacant District 1 position.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes:
A moment of silence was held while the American Flag & Pledge were displayed.
3.
Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler reviewed the rules of decorum.
4.
The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of Tuesday, April 13,
2021; Tuesday, April 20, 2021; and Tuesday, September 7, 2021; the formal
meeting minutes of Tuesday, September 7, 2021; as well as the meeting minute
excerpts relating to Delegating GO Bond actions from Tuesday, September 21,
2021.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Faris to
approve the Work Session meeting minutes from April 13, 2021; April 20,
2021; September 7, 2021, and Formal Meeting minutes from September 7,
2021; as well as the meeting minute excerpts relating to Delegating GO Bond
actions from September 21, 2021.
AYE: Dennis Faris, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance: Street Vacation near 538 East 14th Avenue
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would partially vacate a portion of 14th Avenue adjacent to a property located at
538 East 14th Avenue. The purpose of the partial vacation is to reconcile the
location of fencing and landscaping within the park strip. The partial vacation will
not impact vehicular traffic or pedestrian access to the street or sidewalk. Petition
No.: PLNPCM2018-00561
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Minutes:
Brian Fullmer provided a brief introduction to the proposed ordinance.
No public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
AYE: Dennis Faris, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris
Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
2. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.3 for Fiscal Year 2021-22
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 2021-22. Budget amendments happen several
times each year to reflect adjustments to the City’s budgets, including proposed
project additions and modifications. This amendment includes re-authorizing $2
million for the nonprofit Switchpoint to assist in their purchase of the former
winter overflow shelter at the Airport Inn. Switchpoint, is proposing to purchase
the property to provide transitional housing for extremely low-income seniors
and veterans.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 7 p.m.
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TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke provided a brief introduction to the proposed ordinance.
Nigel Swaby expressed concerns regarding the Airport Inn being a permanent shelter
but was concerned over the lack of transparency in the process, supported the facility.
George Chapman spoke regarding the Airport Inn and asked the Council to consider
rezoning the International Center to allow housing.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Faris to
close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 60 of 2021, amending the
FY2021-2022 final budget of Salt Lake City including the employment
staffing document as shown on the motion sheet.
•D-1: Switchpoint Contract Encumbrance Carryforward – ($2,000,000
– General Fund Balance)
•I-1: Reclassify a vacant FTE from Council Office Administrative
Assistant (grade 24X) to Constituent Liaison (grade 26X) and update
the Appointed Pay Plan in the FY2022 Compensation Plan.
AYE: Dennis Faris, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris
Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 554 and 560
South 300 East
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of
property at 554 and 560 South 300 East from RO (Residential/Office District) to
R-MU (Residential/Mixed Use District), and would amend the Central
Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map. The applicant is proposing to
amend the Master Plan to designate the subject sites as High Mixed Use land use
designation, which provides for spaces medium to high density residential and
higher intensity commercial uses. Consideration may be given to rezoning the
property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petition
No.: PLNPCM2020-00604/00712
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Faris to
adopt Ordinance 56 of 2021.
AYE: Dennis Faris, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris
Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
2. Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 461 South 400
East
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of
property located at 461 South 400 East from R-MU-45 (Residential/Mixed Use
District) to TSA-UN-C (Transit Station Area Urban Neighborhood Core District),
and would amend the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use
Map. The proposal to rezone the site is to accommodate a future redevelopment
of the site to include residential, retail, and live/work units while eliminating the
parking structures which front 500 South and Denver Street. The proposed
amendment would also change the Master Plan Future Land Use to High Density
Transit Oriented Development. Consideration may be given to rezoning the
property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petition
No.: PLNPCM2020-00804/00806
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member
Valdemoros to adopt Ordinance 57 of 2021, regarding a Master Plan and
Zoning Map amendment at 461 South 400 East.
AYE: Dennis Faris, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris
Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
3. Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 203 East 2100
South, 221 East 2100 South, and 1991 South 200 East
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of
properties located at 203 East 2100 South, 221 East 2100 South, and 1991 South
200 East from RMF-45 (Moderate/High Density Multi-Family Residential
District) to FB-UN2 (Form Based Urban Neighborhood District) and would
amend the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map. The intent is
to allow development of a mixed-use project which includes multi-family housing
on the subject parcels. Mixed-use is not allowed under the current RMF-45
zoning. No specific site development proposal has been submitted at this
time. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. Petition No.: PLNPCM2021-00029 and
PLNPCM2021-00104
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
adopt Ordinance 58 of 2021 subject to the Administration entering into a
Development Agreement with the applicant which includes the following
conditions: Provide ½ on-site parking stall per residential dwelling unit.
AYE: Dennis Faris, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris
Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
4. Ordinance: Elm Avenue Alley Vacation
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a portion of
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City-owned alley situated adjacent to properties located at 968 East Elm Avenue,
974 East Elm Avenue, 980 East Elm Avenue, and 2188 South 1000 East. The
applicants identify public safety and lack of use of the public right-of-way as the
main reasons for the request. Petition No.: PLNPCM2020-00999
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Minutes:
Council Member Mano stated he was excited about the newly adopted alley way program
the City had created.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
adopt Ordinance 59 of 2021, to vacate a portion of City-owned alley situated
adjacent to the properties located at 968, 974, 980 East Elm Ave and 2188
South 1000 East.
AYE: Dennis Faris, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris
Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
Minutes:
There were no questions.
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:
Jan Ellen Burton, Katie Pappas and Alice McHugh spoke regarding
mosquito abatement, the dangers of pesticides, the Inland Port should pay for its
mosquito spraying, spraying did not reduce the effects of the mosquitos but hurt
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the animals that ate the mosquitos and there were better ways to address the
issues.
Leigh Fullmer, Aubrey White, Victor Foster, Jordan Brown, Michael
Westbrook, Zachary Frankel, Chandler Rosenberg, Denise Cartwright,
Alireza Vaziri, Krista Parry, Mary Ann Karren, Jess Oveson, Valerie
Garrison, Nan Seymour, Sergio Toledo, Alex Veilleux, Lisa Walker,
Nate Housley, Lindsey Hutchinson, Browne Sebright, Gregory
Wilson, April Zirbel and McKenna Taylor spoke regarding the need to
save the Great Salt Lake; comments included: toxic materials exposed when lake
bed dried up (harmful to humans/ozone/economy), worsening air quality due to
dust, massive ecological implications, request to stop diversion of water to the
lake (by 30%), Bear River Development project projected to reduce the lake by
two-feet, eminent air-quality disaster should the lake disappear, unable to speak
to the Legislature regarding the Bear River Development project, pollution and
effects of lake drying up disproportionately impacting Westside community, work
to get water into the Great Salt Lake, fear of bird populations declining, secure
long-term water rights for the lake’s future, wetlands being important for natural
habitat and long-term water storage (important to protect), ski industry would be
harmed if the lake dried up, adopt legislation to preserve water levels, poor air
quality reduced life expectancy, research confirmed lake contained toxic
materials, lake was currently at all time low, learn how other lakes were depleted
(becoming dust bowls), and urging the Council to provide leadership for water
conservation.
Spencer Marchant spoke regarding the tennis courts at Liberty Park and
thanked the Council for helping to improve the courts.
Nigel Swaby spoke regarding the homelessness situation in the City, the lack of
plans for an overflow shelter, suggested sanctioned camping on City property,
storage for homeless persons belongings and supported the approval of the
temporary zoning regulations to address homelessness.
David Scheer spoke regarding the Utah Inland Port; risks the port imposed
(traffic congestion and air pollution) and concern that data had not yet been
provided on employment and emission transmission.
Cindy Cromer spoke regarding land use decisions in the City for the past 60
years; and demolishing housing for I-15 corridor, the City Officials needed to
review the way housing was addressed to bring back the missing middle.
George Chapman spoke regarding 300 North bike elevators were a crime
magnet, stop planting trees in park strips and medians, open the zoning to allow
housing in more areas.
Dave Iltis spoke regarding supporting all comments regarding the Great Salt
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Lake, 100 South/Complete Streets Ordinance not having a bike lane despite its
requirement in the ordinance, creating a negative precedent for the future.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance: Amending and Restating Salt Lake City Code Chapter
3.04 Relating to Local Sales and Use Taxes
The Council will Consider adopting an ordinance that would restate Salt Lake City
Code Chapter 3.04 relating to local sales and use taxes. This is a housekeeping
ordinance to align City code with state law.
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, October 19, 2021
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Faris to
adopt Ordinance 61 of 2021, amending and restating Chapter 3.04 of Salt
Lake City Code relating to local sales and use taxes.
AYE: Dennis Faris, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris
Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
2. Ordinance: Enacting Temporary Zoning Regulations
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would enact
temporary zoning regulations authorizing temporary overflow
homeless shelter use at approximately 235 South Rio Grande.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
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discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider
motions.
Minutes:
Council Member Faris recused from himself from the discussion due to his employment.
Council Member Valdemoros clarified temporary land use issues did not require public
hearing and ensured her constituents their concerns were heard regarding issues
surrounding the Weighland Center.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Mano to
adopt Ordinance 61 of 2021, enacting temporary zoning regulations
authorizing temporary overflow homeless shelter use at approximately 235
South Rio Grande.
AYE: Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton
RECUSED: Dennis Faris
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
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F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.2) Associated with Budget
Amendment No. 3 for Fiscal Year 2021-22
The Council will consider approving Grant Holding Account Item (Batch No. 2)
for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Associated with Budget Amendment No. 3.
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, October 19, 2021
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
approve Grants 1 through 7 of this Grant Holding Account Item (Consent
Agenda No.2 for Budget Amendment No.3). Grant Number 8 was adopted
during the October 5 Consent Agenda.
AYE: Dennis Faris, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris
Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
G.CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Rezone at 1945 South 1300 East
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 7 p.m. to accept
public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the
zoning of property at 1945 South 1300 East from RMF-35 (Moderate Density
Multi-Family Residential District) to RMF-45 (Moderate/High Density Multi-
Family Residential). The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map is intended to
accommodate a new multifamily residential development. Consideration may be
given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. Petition No.:PLNPCM2020-01022
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Board Appointment: Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry and Trails
(PNUT) Advisory Board – Nathan Manuel
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Nathan Manuel to the
PNUT Board for a term ending October 19, 2024.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
3. Resolution: Public Benefits Analysis and Recommendation - Digital
Donation Program
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, November 9, 2021 to accept public
comment and consider adopting a resolution that would authorize the donation of
certain City computers to benefit disadvantaged communities and low-moderate
income families through a Digital Donation Program. The Information
Management Services (IMS) is proposing the City donate surplus computers to
community organizations that serve Salt Lake City’s low-income families and
individuals via an open application process. The organization will then
disseminate the refurbished computers to its clients, carry out an initial digital
literacy screening and/or training, and provide information and resources on
internet access.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Mano to
approve the Consent Agenda, except for Item 2 – Appointment of Nathan Manual
to the Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry and Trails (PNUT) Board, which will
be rescheduled at a later date.
AYE: Dennis Faris, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
H.ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting adjourned at: 9:20 pm
Minutes Approved: September 6, 2022
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City Council Chair
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City Recorder
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