08/17/2021 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, August 17, 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:
Darin Mano, Dennis Faris, James Rogers, 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, Nick Tarbet – Senior Public Policy Analyst, Cindy Lou
Trishman – City Recorder, Andrew Johnston – Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach,
Blake Thomas – Community & Neighborhoods Director, Chief Mike Brown – Police Chief, Laura
Briefer – Public Utilities Director, Lorna Vogt – Public Services Director, Nick Norris –
Planning Division Director, Mason Givens – Police Sergeant, Thais Stewart – Minutes and
Records Clerk, Amanda Roman – Senior Planner, Eric Daems – Senior Planner, Kristina
Gilmore – Senior Planner, Jesse Stewart – Deputy Director Public Utilities, Dane Sanders –
Public Utilities
Council Member Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:02pm
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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:
•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 Rogers welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Mayor Mendenhall provided a COVID-19 update including:
•Current metrics
•Child metrics
•Vaccination rates and events
•Infection rates are climbing
•More vaccination events are available
•Concerned with the child metrics of COVID-19 children unable to get vaccinated
•Critically important to make official decisions concerning masks in schools
Council Member Rogers requested the School District and Board meet before the school
year began. Mayor Mendenhall expressed support for the request and reaffirmed the
importance of keeping students and teachers safe when school began. Council Member
Rogers explained the School Board meeting was being held virtually due to the rising
cases of COVID-19.
Andrew Johnston provided the homeless update including:
•Shelter capacity
•Results from the Fairmont Park Resource Fair
•Kayak Court scheduled for Friday, August 20, 2021
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Chief Mike Brown and Sgt. Mason Givens provided the Salt Lake Police Department
(SLCPD) update regarding Body Worn Cameras(BWC) including:
•History
•Benefits regarding accountability and transparency
•550 BWCs currently meaning all officers (SLPD) wear one
•Internal auditing of BWCs, including a snapshot of 2021 data from every officer
•Tracking data was detailed and comprehensive
•Audit and Inspection Squad established to review and document BWC use
•Squad was developed for SLPD and may be adopted internationally
•Data dashboard is also being created for auditing compliance
2.Informational: Updates on Racial Equity and Policing TENTATIVE
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.Ordinance: 2020 Salt Lake City Street Lighting Master Plan
Follow-up ~ 2:30 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a follow- up briefing about the 2020 Salt Lake City Street
Lighting Master Plan. Some major changes in the proposed plan include adjustments to
how the City chooses lighting in public spaces based on pedestrian activity and
transportation needs, as well as identifies new street lighting standards for retrofit and
new construction. The plan was reviewed by the Council previously and has since been
reviewed by the City’s Planning Commission as well.
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 2, 2021 and Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - TBD
Hold hearing to accept public comment - TBD
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Minutes:
Laura Briefer introduced the presentation.
Jesse Stewart and Dane Sanders presented on the street lighting master plan
highlighting:
•Planning Commission’s positive recommendation
•Public Engagement Process
•Guideposts – safety, security, responsibility and equity
•Color and Temperature
•Dimming Pilot Study
•Impacts on mental health
Council Members, Dane Sanders, Jesse Stewart, Laura Briefer, Travis
Longcore, Annaka Egan, and Jesse Allen discussed:
•Project funding for the project
•Project timeframe
•Color temperature recommendations and requirements
•Community input and outreach compared to other projects
•Code requirements regarding public processes and the ongoing community
engagement
•Addressing current areas with high light temperatures
•Justification as to why higher color temperatures were placed in certain areas
•Temperature plan was only for residential street lights and not the commercial
lighting
•The importance of flexibility on color and temperature
4.Resolution: Capital Improvement Program Projects Follow-
up ~ 3:00 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about the City's Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) which involves the construction, purchase or renovation of buildings,
parks, streets or other physical structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of five or
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more years and cost $50,000 or more. The Council approves debt service and overall CIP
funding in the annual budget process, while project-specific funding is approved by
September 1 of the same year.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 1, 2021; Tuesday, July 13, 2021; Tuesday, July 20, 2021; and
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday,
August 17, 2021 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke presented the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Budget Update
including:
•appreciation to staff for the work with the ARPA budget update information
•Timeline for approval
•Reviewed the six items looking to be funded
◦#3 Odyssey House Annex Building Renovation $500,000 request
◦#54 Wasatch Dee Glen Tennis Court Construction $500,000 request
◦#57 Harrison Avenue and 700 East Community Garden $103,500 request
◦#59 Wingate Walkway $286,750 request
◦#68 Capital Hill Traffic Calming $595,194 request
◦#72 Sugar House Safe Side Streets $500,000 request
Mayor Mendenhall commented that the ARPA funding should be viewed as a way to
invest in communities.
Council Members discussed/expressed:
•Dee Glen tennis courts no longer need the full $500,000 to fund the project -
$400,000 would be sufficient
•Hesitancy on using the full ARPA funding
•Consideration for having straw polls for six priority items
•The importance of the priority list to the community
•Decreasing funding for the Sugar House project
•Concern regarding the City being stretched to capacity and how it would
affect projects in progress
Lorna Vogt explained that the number of projects was challenging to complete and the
current priority was to complete the projects already approved then move forward with
the new ones.
Straw Poll
Tentative Break ~ 3:45 p.m.
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Support for fully fund the Odyssey House Annex Building Renovation request using
ARPA funds (included in next budget amendment), use the $300,000 plus the available
funding from the general fund and Class C fund to fund the five projects identified and
listed in the funding log; with #72and #54 being partially funded and the rest of
the projects fully funded and with $15,000 for Art Fund was supported unanimously by
all those present.
Blake Thomas asked the Council if there were questions regarding the policy
questions. No further discussion was held.
5.Tentative Break ~ 3:45 p.m.
15 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
6.Ordinance: Amending City Code Pertaining to Fence, Wall,
and Hedge Height Requirements ~ 4:00 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning
ordinance regulations to remove the Special Exception process that allows for over-
height fences (Chapter 21A.52.030) and to define instances where a taller fence may be
appropriate and approved by right (Chapter 21A.40.120). The proposed amendments
would limit fence, wall, and hedge height to four feet (4’) in front yards and six feet (6’) in
the side or rear yards for all zoning districts, except for a few specific instances. Those
instances include when a residential district abuts a nonresidential district,
manufacturing and extractive industries zoning districts, public facilities and recreation
facilities where a greater height is necessary to protect public safety, private game courts,
and construction fencing. Additionally, the Planning Commission and the Historic
Landmark Commission would have the authority to grant additional fence, wall, or hedge
height as part of a land use application. The amendments proposed to Chapter 21A.40
will affect all zoning districts throughout the City.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Minutes:
Nick Tarbet gave a brief introduction to the proposed ordinance.
Kristina Gilmore presented the text amendment highlighting:
•Current hight limits (4 feet in front yard and 6 feet in rear yard)
•Reasoning for the proposed changes
•Fence and hedge height allowed in different zones under the amendment
•Allowances for additional height
•The ordinance would simplify the process and provide clarity concerning requests
Council Members and Kristina Gilmore discussed height of fences within buildable areas
versus property lines, transparency of fencing, and how the amendment would apply to
corner lots.
Council Members, Nick Norris and Cindy Gust-Jenson discussed the timeline for
this amendment and the Ordinance for Special Exception for Fencing, language that may
need to change if the Special Exception ordinance were approved prior to this
amendment being approved
7.Ordinance: Rezone at Nielsen Estates at 833 West Hoyt Place
and 834 West 200 North ~ 4:15 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning map
pertaining to two parcels located at 833 West Hoyt Place and 834 West 200 North. The
proposal would rezone the parcels from R-1/5,000 (Single-Family Residential District)
and R-1/7,000 (Single- Family Residential District), respectively, to SR-3 (Special
Development Pattern Residential District). The applicant would like to rezone the
properties for a future Planned Development that would include the preservation of the
existing home and add six new single-family attached homes with access coming either
from Hoyt Place (private street), or 200 North. However, the request is not tied to a
specific development proposal at this time. Consideration may be given to rezoning the
property to another zoning district with similar characteristics.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Minutes:
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction to the proposed ordinance.
Eric Daems presented the proposed rezone highlighting:
•Request to change the zoning from R-1-5,000 (833 W Hoyt Place) to SR-3 and R-1-
7,000 (934 West 200 North) to SR-3
•Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation with the following
conditions:
◦Recording a development agreement for the protection of the single-family
use and architecture of the existing home at 834 West 200 North
◦Access to any future development on the property should be sought first from
Hoyt Place
•Future development of the property
•The affects of the proposed zoning on the surrounding neighborhood
• Master Plan compatibility
Council Members and Eric Daems discussed public response regarding the
project, clarified the impacts to the neighborhoods – including access points.
8.Ordinance: Permitting Restaurants in the Public Lands
Zoning District ~ 4:30 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend Section
21A.33.070 of the Salt Lake City Code to allow restaurant uses in the Public Lands
District. The purpose of the Public Lands zone (section 21A.32.070) is to delineate areas
of public use and control the potential redevelopment of public uses, lands, and facilities.
If amended, restaurants would adhere to the same regulations as other permitted uses in
the zone, which requires permitted and conditional uses to be located on lots with a
minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet and a minimum lot width of 75 feet.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Minutes:
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction to the proposed ordinance.
Amanda Roman presented the stated the proposed rezone
•Proposal was in response to conversations with businesses during the Pandemic
•Reasoning behind the proposal
•Current language in the code that would change
•Zoning and locations where the zoning change would affect
•Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation on the proposal
Council Members, Nick Norris and Amanda Roman discussed zoning allowances for
the athletic complexes, City & County Building and Smiths Ballpark; historical context on
proposed changes relating to the zone/uses, and alcohol licenses for the restaurants.
Straw Poll
Support to continue visiting additional uses in Open Spaces was unanimous supported by
all present.
9.Informational: Honorary Street Name “Pastor France Davis
Way”~ 4:45 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would add the honorary street
name “Pastor France Davis Way” on the block of Harvard Avenue between State Street
and Main Street, south of Calvary Baptist Church. This honorary street name would
recognize Reverend France A. Davis, who served as the Pastor of Calvary Missionary
Baptist Church, a predominately African American congregation, for over forty
years. Reverend Davis was and still is actively involved in community affairs, serving on
numerous state and local boards, providing counsel to community leaders, and serving as
a bridge builder to the various entities that make up the community. He is one of the
Core Commission Members of the City’s Commission on Racial Equity in Policing.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Minutes:
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction to the proposal accompanied by a resolution.
Mayor Mendenhall provided information concerning Pastor France Davis and asked
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the Council to support this proposal and resolution.
Council Member Fowler expressed support for the proposal and resolution.
10.Advice and Consent: Kristin Riker – Director of the Public
Lands Department ~ 5:00 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will interview Kristin Riker prior to considering appointment as the
Director of the Public Lands Department.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Fowler stated Kristin Riker’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
11.Board Appointment: Business Advisory Board – Scott Lyttle ~ 5:10 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Scott Lyttle prior to considering appointment to the Business
Advisory Board for a term ending December 29, 2025.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Fowler stated Scott Lyttle’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
12.Board Appointment: Housing Authority of Salt Lake City –~ 5:15 p.m.
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Mike Pazzi
5 min.
The Council will interview Mike Pazzi prior to considering appointment to the Housing
Authority of Salt Lake City for a term ending August 17, 2025.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Fowler stated Mike Pazzi’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
Standing Items
13.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Minutes:
No report
14.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:
No report
15.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,
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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 began at: 5:11 pm
Attendees: Council Members Amy Fowler, Dennis Faris, Chris Wharton, Ana
Valdemoros, Darin Mano, Daniel Dugan and James Rogers
City Staff in attendance: Mayor Mendenhall, Kristin Riker, Ben Luedtke, Allison
Rowland, Taylor Hill, Jennifer Bruno, Cindy Gust-Jenson, Katie Lewis, Amanda Lau,
Laura Briefer, Lehua Weaver, Lisa Shaffer and Cindy Lou Trishman
Closed Session ended at 5:25 pm
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Wharton, seconded by Councilmember Mano to enter into
Closed Session for the purpose of strategy sessions to discuss the purchase,
exchange, or lease of real property and attorney-client matters
AYE: Darin Mano, Dennis Faris, James Rogers, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris
Wharton, Daniel Dugan
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Wharton, seconded by Councilmember Valdemoros to exit
Closed Session and adjourn.
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AYE: Darin Mano, Dennis Faris, James Rogers, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris
Wharton, Daniel Dugan
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Meeting adjourned at 5:25 pm
Minutes Approved: January 3, 2025
_______________________________
City Council Chair
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City Recorder
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