10/12/2021 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in
an Electronic Meeting, pursuant to the Chair’s determination.
The following Council Members were present:
Darin Mano, Dennis Faris, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan
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, Ben Luedtke – Senior Public Policy Analyst, Brian Fullmer –
Constituent Liaison, Policy Analyst, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, Sam Owen – Public
Policy Analyst, Andrew Johnston – Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach, DeeDee
Robinson – Minutes and Records Clerk, Aaron Bentley – Information Management Services
Director, Chief Mike Brown – Police Chief, Mason Givens – Police Sergeant, Taylor Hill – City
Council Staff, Nole Walkingshaw – Cheif Innovation Officer, Scott Teerlink – Police Officer,
Kristin Riker – Director of Public Lands, Tony Gliot – Urban Forest Division Director
Council Member Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 3:30 pm.
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Work Session Items
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:
Council Member Fowler welcomed everyone to the meeting and reviewed the rules for the
meeting.
Mayor Mendenhall provided information regarding COVID-19:
•Council to consider extending mask requirement for K-12 to August 20, 2021
•Current metrics: 4366 statewide cases, down 134 from last weekend, 7 day average
is 1399 cases per day
•Statewide Child metrics; 21% of 4366 statewide cases
•School district case totals (for the first 40 days of mask mandate)
•West side vaccination rates (citywide average = 63.73 fully vaccinated)
Andrew Johnston – Provided information regarding the Homelessness:
•Shelter capacity/bed availability (October 4, 2021 to October 10, 2021)
•Resource Fair scheduled in Liberty Park Thursday, October 14, 2021, with
additional planned events for November
•Cleaning & Abatement was paused for the week due to weather
•Coordination/planning/action for implementing solutions; actively working to
execute program and address the gaps in the system
•Factors involved for when people decline services (trauma, substance use and
decision-making)
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Council Members commented on how helpful the information was and the need to
recognize every experience with homelessness was unique.
Chief Mike Brown provided information regarding the Police Department from
January to September 2021:
•Response Times
•Driving factors for response time (staffing volume, distance officers travel, etc.)
•Average of 310 calls for service per day
•Current Staffing Level: 55 vacant positions, 516 officers, 45 officers in training or
recruit status, 5 new lateral officers.
•Staffing Projections including new/entry level officers and lateral officers
•Staffing the Police Civilian Response Team; dedicated to responding to low-level
priority/calls that did not require an in-person response by an officer
Mayor Mendenhall spoke on the issue of adding additional police positions and would
like vacant positions filled prior to new hires and was open to discussions for the
proposition.
Council Member Fowler requested a small group meeting to discuss pre-textual stops.
Chief Brown said he would be available.
2.Informational: Updates on Racial Equity and Policing ~ 4:30 p.m.
15 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:
Item not held.
3.Informational: Policing Discussion: Body Worn Cameras
~ 4:45 p.m.
45 min.
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The Council is holding an ongoing series of discussions about policing and related topics
in the City. This briefing focuses on body worn cameras including recommendations from
the Council’s recently completed operations audit of the Police Department, new software
programs, policies and laws among other items.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Minutes:
Benjamin Luedtke provided an introduction to the proposal, reminding the Council
that the Body Worn Camera (BWC) was adopted in June 2021, final operations audit of
Salt Lake Police Department (SLPD) was completed, and various appropriations were
made for BWC by the Council.
Megan Hardesty (Axon Representative), provided information regarding: Officer
Safety Plan 7+ Program (activation, capture, de-escalation, productivity).
Chief Mike Brown, Scott Teerlink, and Mason Givens presented the BWC
implementation update for SLCPD:
•History of BWC use; started in 2013, SLCPD currently equipped with 550 BWC
•Recent recognition of SLCPD, Innovation award
•Protocol created by SLCPD (data allowed SLCPD to audit/track all BWC issued)
•Upgrade to Axon software package (OSP7+) recently funded by the Council -
training for new software would be in November 2020 with goal to be fully
operational by January 1, 2022 of all Axon features
•Matrix Operational Audit Report: maintain currently monthly BWC auditing
procedures by supervisors, update BWC policy to include mandatory audits by
supervisors, conduct annual random small BWC audits, post BWC compliance on
public website, and listing of audit recommendations that other entities were
responsible for
•Policies and Laws governing BWC’s and video: Utah Code 77-7a Law Enforcement
Use of BWC, City Ordinances, City policies/procedures and policy manual
•Upgrades to allow automatic activations of BWC: Axon Signal – device
automatically activated a BWC installed in vehicle, firearm holster, and in taser.
100 vehicles had device installed to be activated when officer used emergency
lights. New Axon tasers purchased (activated when taser turned to the on position)
and working through technical glitches to eliminate unnecessary activations,
improvements from next generation BWC was funded by the Council (audio/video
was much improved, better battery life, and cords had been eliminated)
•Developing data dashboard on public website for BWC audits was available for
review, June 2021 – audit found officers properly activated their camera 92% of
the time
Informational: Naming a New Arboretum in the Salt Lake City ~ 5:30 p.m.
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Council Member Fowler commended the effort by police officers, and inquired about
activation of BWC percentages previously mentioned. Mr. Teerlink responded that the
activation percentages were based on training and reporting integration and a new
protocol was in place to more efficiently track BWC use.
4.Cemetery as The Mark Smith Memorial Arboretum
10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the naming a New Arboretum consisting of 50
trees in the Salt Lake City Cemetery as The Mark Smith Memorial Arboretum. Mark
Smith served as sexton of the Salt Lake City Cemetery for 17 years. The land is owned by
Salt Lake City and managed as a cemetery and park by the Parks Division of Public
Lands.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Minutes:
Brian Fullmer provided an introduction to the proposal.
Kristen Riker and Tony Gliot presented information regarding Mr. Smith’s history
with the City, passion for the cemetery and the unveiling of Arboretum planned for
November 6, 2021.
Council Member Members spoke in support of the decision and of the impact of Mr.
Smith..
Cindy Gust-Jenson and Jennifer Bruno indicated a vote would not be necessary for
Arboretum action.
5.Informational: Central Wasatch Commission Update ~ 5:40 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Central Wasatch Commission (CWC) about
engagement and other activity related to local mountain areas, such as Millcreek, Big
Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood canyons.
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 12, 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 introduction.
Ralph Becker, Executive Director of Central Wasatch Commissions (CWC), provided
information regarding:
•Mountain Accord process of implementation 2013-2015 agreement
•Member Jurisdictions, including UTA as ex-officio member
•Stakeholders Advisory Council consisting of ski resorts, community councils,
private citizens
•CWC Pillars for Transportation Solutions in the Central Wasatch
Mountains, visitor-use capacity, watershed protection
•CWC existed to assist the state in matters pertinent to Central Wasatch Mountains
such as conflict resolution, achieve cooperation, and assist the State
•Traffic Demand management; parking, bus (or other transit) strategies, integration
into the broader regional transportation network year-round transit service, long-
term protection of critical areas through Federal legislation
Council Member Fowler inquired if there was anything the Council could do to promote
the congressional legislation. Mr. Becker encouraged the Council to continue working
with the Mayor, the CWC and Laura Briefer.
6.Dinner Break ~ 6:10 p.m.
30 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
Resolution: Public Benefits Analysis and Recommendation -~ 6:40 p.m.
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7.Digital Donation Program
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about 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 - TBD
Hold hearing to accept public comment - TBD
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Minutes:
Jennifer Bruno provided an introduction to the proposal, reviewed the City’s role in
the process and indicated the request was to seek Council support for the pilot program.
Nole Walkingshaw and Aaron Bentley provided information regarding:
•History and purpose of Digital Equity policy
•City’s history of auctioning surplus City computers, working to implement a
program to provide computers to the community
•The donation of 18 computers to the Sorensen Youth and Family Center for
distribution to community members through non-profit partners
•Program timeline
•Types of computers to be distributed/surplussed
•Responsible recycling for electronics
Council Member Fowler inquired on the eligibility criteria the Sorensen Center would use
in regards to disbursing the computers to the public and if there were plans to assist
recipients with technology needed to use the computers. Mr. Walkingshaw reviewed the
Digital Navigator Program, confirming United Way and other entities helping to ensure
there were no gaps in technology needs for citizens and stated the City would not be
providing those services.
Straw Poll: Support for the Digital Donation Program. Unanimous support by all those
present. Council Member Wharton was absent.
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8.Resolution: Local Emergency Declaration Extension
(COVID)~ 7:10 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution that would extend the Mayor’s
August 20 proclamation that declared a local emergency related to COVID-19, rising
cases, and resurgence of the Delta variant. If extended, the related emergency order for
masks in K-12 schools, would also be extended.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 14, 2021 and Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Minutes:
Jennifer Bruno provided an introduction to the resolution and informed the Council
that Dr. Angela Dunn would be presenting information regarding the Local Emergency
Declaration Extension (COVID) to the Council at a later date.
Katie Lewis stated the proposed Resolution would extended the declaration of local
emergency/ any related emergency orders and clarified the current order for the K-12
mask mandate.
Council Member Faris and Mano inquired as to the scientific standards for mask
wearing.
Mayor Mendenhall indicated that more information would be forthcoming.
Council Members discussed possible lengths of time the emergency order should be
extended considering school breaks and Council meetings.
Straw Poll: Support to extend to the mask mandate in the formal meeting; all in
attendance expressed support to raise the item during the formal meeting with a
proposed date of December 20, 2021.
Standing Items
9.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
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Minutes:
Item not held
10.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
11.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:
Closed session started at 3:35 pm
Council Members in attendance: Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Dan
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Dugan, Darin Mano and Dennis Faris
City Staff in Attendance: Andrew Johnston, Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Jennifer
Bruno, Katie Lewis, Allison Rowland, Ben Luedtke, Cindy Gust-Jenson, Hannah
Vickery, Laura Stevens, Lisa Shaffer, Lehua Weaver, Mike Brown, Nick Norris, Paul
Nielson, Russell Weeks, Sam Owen, Sara Montoya, Taylor Hill and Cindy Lou Trishman
Closed Session ended at 4:16 pm
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Mano, seconded by Councilmember Faris to enter into
Closed Session for advice of Counsel and pending or imminent litigation.
AYE: Darin Mano, Dennis Faris, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Daniel Dugan
ABSENT: Chris Wharton
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Wharton, seconded by Councilmember Valdemoros to
adjourn the Closed Session and enter into the Work Session.
AYE: Darin Mano, Dennis Faris, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Daniel
Dugan
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm
Minutes Approved: September 6, 2022
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City Council Chair
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City Recorder
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