06/15/2021 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 in an
Electronic Meeting, pursuant to the Chair’s determination.
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:
Lisa Shaffer – Chief Administrative Officer, Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Katie Lewis – City
Attorney, Amanda Lau – Public Engagement & Communication Specialist, Ben Luedtke –
Senior Public Policy Analyst, Brian Fullmer – Constituent Liaison, Policy Analyst, Cindy Gust-
Jenson – Executive Director, Jennifer Bruno – Deputy Director, Kira Luke – Policy
Analyst/Public Engagement, Lehua Weaver – Associate Deputy Director, Nick Tarbet – Senior
Public Policy Analyst, Robert Nutzman – Administrative Assistant, Sam Owen – Public Policy
Analyst, DeeDee Robinson – Deputy City Recorder, Chief Mike Brown – Police Chief, Mary Beth
Thompson – Chief Financial Officer, Allison Rowland – Senior Public Policy Analyst, Lex
Traughber – Senior Planner, Sara Javoronok – Senior Planner, John Anderson – Senior
Planner, Brian Purvis – Deputy Chief Of Police
Council Member Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm
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Work Session Items
Click Here for the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22
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 the COVID 19 update, including:
•Current metrics
•West side vaccination rates
•County wide demographic totals
•Emergency Responder Pandemic Leave utilization (increased by 12, totaling 1,380)
•Federal Families First Coronavirus Act / Emergency Pandemic Leave(increased by
one, 330 total)
Lisa Shaffer announced City and County Building building re-opening update:
•Many departments returning to the building in a hybrid model
•Some departments were accepting the public by appointments
Construction updates due to the earthquake:
•Accepting RFQ for repair work for stairs
•North/south doors available for egress
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Andrew Johnston homelessness update, including:
•Shelter capacity
•Bed availability - number of beds occupied/unoccupied
•Airport Inn closed now until fall for renovation
Community Commitment Program update:
•Next Resource Fair June 16, 2021 at Cottonwood Park,
•Kayak Court second event to be held on June 23, 2021
•Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
•Downtown Ambassador expansion pilot program expiration
•Cooling centers - libraries expanding hours
•Fairmont Park offering showers
Council Members inquired about cooling centers and availability of showers.
Chief Mike Brown presented the Police Department update including:
•staffing issues/concerns including sworn staffing levels from 6/1 to today (down 49
funded positions)
•Hiring new class August 22, 2021 – 10 new officers to start mid-July, 56 came in for
PT test (50 passed written test),17 passed PT/written/oral boards, totaling 93
candidates,
Deputy Chief Brian Purvis provided a brief update on COMSTAT Report (Citywide
data on all offenses), tracking crime trends and hotspots.
Council Members, Chief Brown and Mayor Mendenhall discussed concerns about police
staffing for responses, statistics from across the country about de-funding the police –
calls for services would be overwhelmed and if cuts to the police force are considered.
2.Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget: Unresolved Issues Follow-up ~ 2:30 p.m.
60 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about unresolved issues relating to the
proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Unresolved issues are follow-up items to any
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questions or requests that Council Members have raised during the Department budget
briefings.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 1, 2021; Thursday, June 3, 2021; Tuesday, June 8, 2021;
Thursday, June 10, 2021; and Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 and Tuesday, June 1,
2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Minutes:
Jennifer Bruno outlined an overview on key items of interest and motions for budget
items, including:
•Enhancements to dispatch
•Medical response to Fire Department
•Funding Our Future dollars
•Restoring funding to the Police Department
•Investment in Affordable Housing
•North Temple (RDA) area
•Full-time Employee requests (FTEs)
•Employee compensation enhancement
•Funding to capital improvement budget
•Additional rainy-day funds requested by the Mayor
Ben Luedtke offered Council information regarding the motion sheet for budget
adoption (6 motions).
Council Member Fowler thanked Council Staff, Administrative Staff, Mayor, and all
Departments for their contributions/work relating to the budget.
Rachel Otto thanked the Council and Council Staff on behalf of the Mayor
3.Ordinance: Rezone at Approximately 860 and 868 East
3rd Avenue ~ 3:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend the zoning map
for property at 860 and 868 East 3rd Avenue. The proposal would rezone the parcels
from CN (Neighborhood Commercial District) and SR-1A (Special Development Pattern
Residential District) to R-MU-35 (Residential/Mixed Use District). The applicant would
like to build a multi-family development on the lots, however the request is not tied to a
development proposal. The properties are located within the Avenues Local Historic
District and any demolition or construction must be approved by the Historic Landmark
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Commission. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. Other sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be
amended as part of this petition.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Minutes:
Brian Fullmer and John Anderson provided information regarding re-zone of
parcels existing of townhomes (mixed use) that would replace existing structures and
stated the Community supported the change.
Council Members, Brian Fullmer and John Anderson discussed setback requirements
under the existing and proposed zoning.
Brian Backe and Oren Hilell (applicants) detailed information regarding the
proposed re-zone to RMU-35, how the advantages the project would bring to the City
(maintains commercial use), greater density in relation to proposed site area, consistent
to multi-density dwellings in the area, and how the project would restore landscaping to
visually appropriate appearance.
Council Member Fowler asked for the item to be placed on the Consent Agenda
4.Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 850 and
870 East 2100 South ~ 3:50 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend the zoning of
properties at approximately 850 and 870 East 2100 South. The proposal would rezone
the properties from CC (Corridor Commercial District) to CSHBD2 (Sugar House
Business District) and would amend the Sugar House Master Plan Future Land Use Map.
The applicant is requesting to amend the Future Land Use Map in the Sugar House
Master Plan from "Mixed Use - Low Intensity" to "Business District Mixed-Use -
Neighborhood Scale." The intent of the request is to allow more flexibility to develop a
future multi-family residential, office, or mixed-use development. 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, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Minutes:
Brian Fuller and Lex Traughber provided a brief introduction to the proposal.
Mark Issac (applicant) provided information regarding the project, including:
•Five-floor residential
•Density bonus with development
•Affordable-unit housing proposed
•Social-cause component
•Location was perfect to densify housing and provide essential unit housing
Council Member Fowler placed the item on Consent Agenda.
5.Tentative Break ~ 4:10 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
6.Informational: Updates on Racial Equity and Policing ~ 4:30 p.m.
30 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, including:
◦A presentation of an additional recommendation relating to School Safety;
and,
◦A presentation of recommendations relating to Policies and Practices; and,
•Other project updates or discussion.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
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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 introduced members of the Commission and indicated the next
Racial Equity in Policing (REP) commission meeting was scheduled for June 16, 2021 at
6:00 pm.
Darlene McDonald (REP Commissioner) gave an update on the Policy & Practices
from the REP Commission including:
•Police Officer Body-Worn Cameras
•Internal Implicit Bias Survey to Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD)
•Community Based Training on the History of Policing with People of Color
•Co-Response (Mental Health) and Call Diversion and Dispatch.
Nicole Salazar-Hall (REP Commissioner) reviewed the School Safety Subcommittee
including second extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on School
Resource Officers (for an additional six months or until re-negotiated).
Council Members and Nicole Salazar-Hall discussed if Council funding was needed for
data collection.
7.Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 810 East
800 South ~ 5:00 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend the zoning map
for a parcel of property at 810 East 800 South. The proposal would rezone the parcel
from R-2 (Single- and Two-Family Residential) to CB (Community Business District) and
would amend the Central Community Future Land Use Map from Low Density
Residential to Community Commercial. The applicant submitted preliminary
development plans for a two-story building that would have commercial space on the first
floor, residential units on the second floor, and parking located to the rear. 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, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Minutes:
Nick Tarbet offered a brief introduction to re-zone, R2 to CB.
Sara Javoronok provided information regarding:
Request, existing zoning (R-2)/proposed zoning (CB)
Conceptual proposal (two story building, retail on first floor, and residential on second
level)
Key considerations: compatibility with master plans, zoning compatibility and existing
zoning limitations and proposed zone
Community feedback
Council Members and Sara Javoronok discussed the public outreach for the project
Phillip Winston (applicant) presented an overview of the project, recommendation of
approval from the Community Council, public comments regarding an alternative zoning
designation and outreach (door to door) in the neighborhood regarding the project and
stated the project would be a positive addition to the neighborhood fabric.
Council Member Fowler asked for the proposal to be added to the Consent Agenda.
8.Informational: Mosquito Abatement District Briefing ~ 5:20 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the Mosquito Abatement District’s proposed
property tax increase for fiscal year 2022, as well as information about the District’s
abatement activity in the City. The District is a taxing entity separate from the City and
has its own ability to propose property tax changes within certain parameters.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Minutes:
Sam Owen offered a brief introduction highlighting: Plans to propose a Property Tax
increase for the District, after the Board met.
Dr. Ary Faraji (Mosquito Abatement District Executive Director) provided information
regarding:
•Operations
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•Tax increase
•Mosquito Control structure – funded through Property taxes
•Reviewed pesticide registration regulated through EPA and Department of
Agriculture (No adverse effect on people)
•Area of service – Salt Lake City proper
•Surveillance and Control – focus of management
•U-SURV - online database for data when control guidance was needed
•Tax rate increase request was founded on growth,
•Price increases and over-due cost realization
Council Members and Dr. Ary Faraji discussed:
•Truck-mounted pest spraying
•How often spraying occurred and where (Only when needed)
•Applications restricted to Districts 1 & 2
•Drought years increase mosquito population
•Range of mosquitos – 300 ft average, more rural areas- one mile
9.Board Appointment: Art Design Board – Meggie Troili ~ 5:50 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Meggie Troili prior to considering appointment to the Art
Design Board for a term ending June 15, 2024.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Fowler said Meggie Troili’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration to the Art Design Board.
10.Board Appointment: Art Design Board – Tiffini Porter ~ 5:55 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Tiffini Porter prior to considering appointment to the Art
Design Board for a term ending June 15, 2024.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
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Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Fowler said Tiffini Porter’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration to the Art Design Board..
11.Board Appointment: Housing Authority of Salt Lake City –
William Davis ~ 6:00 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview William Davis prior to considering appointment to the
Housing Authority of Salt Lake City for a term ending June 15, 2025.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Fowler said William Davis’ name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City.
12.Board Appointment: Police Civilian Review Board (PCRB) –
Justin Rodriguez ~ 6:05 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Justin Rodriguez prior to considering appointment to the
PCRB for a term ending September 2, 2024.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Fowler said Justin Rodriguez’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration to the Police Civilian Review Board.
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Work Session Items
Click Here for the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22
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 the COVID 19 update, including:
•Current metrics
•West side vaccination rates
•County wide demographic totals
•Emergency Responder Pandemic Leave utilization (increased by 12, totaling 1,380)
•Federal Families First Coronavirus Act / Emergency Pandemic Leave(increased by
one, 330 total)
Lisa Shaffer announced City and County Building building re-opening update:
•Many departments returning to the building in a hybrid model
•Some departments were accepting the public by appointments
Construction updates due to the earthquake:
•Accepting RFQ for repair work for stairs
•North/south doors available for egress
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Andrew Johnston homelessness update, including:
•Shelter capacity
•Bed availability - number of beds occupied/unoccupied
•Airport Inn closed now until fall for renovation
Community Commitment Program update:
•Next Resource Fair June 16, 2021 at Cottonwood Park,
•Kayak Court second event to be held on June 23, 2021
•Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
•Downtown Ambassador expansion pilot program expiration
•Cooling centers - libraries expanding hours
•Fairmont Park offering showers
Council Members inquired about cooling centers and availability of showers.
Chief Mike Brown presented the Police Department update including:
•staffing issues/concerns including sworn staffing levels from 6/1 to today (down 49
funded positions)
•Hiring new class August 22, 2021 – 10 new officers to start mid-July, 56 came in for
PT test (50 passed written test),17 passed PT/written/oral boards, totaling 93
candidates,
Deputy Chief Brian Purvis provided a brief update on COMSTAT Report (Citywide
data on all offenses), tracking crime trends and hotspots.
Council Members, Chief Brown and Mayor Mendenhall discussed concerns about police
staffing for responses, statistics from across the country about de-funding the police –
calls for services would be overwhelmed and if cuts to the police force are considered.
2.Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget: Unresolved Issues Follow-up ~ 2:30 p.m.
60 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about unresolved issues relating to the
proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Unresolved issues are follow-up items to any
questions or requests that Council Members have raised during the Department budget
briefings.
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 1, 2021; Thursday, June 3, 2021; Tuesday, June 8, 2021;
Thursday, June 10, 2021; and Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 and Tuesday, June 1,
2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Minutes:
Jennifer Bruno outlined an overview on key items of interest and motions for budget
items, including:
•Enhancements to dispatch
•Medical response to Fire Department
•Funding Our Future dollars
•Restoring funding to the Police Department
•Investment in Affordable Housing
•North Temple (RDA) area
•Full-time Employee requests (FTEs)
•Employee compensation enhancement
•Funding to capital improvement budget
•Additional rainy-day funds requested by the Mayor
Ben Luedtke offered Council information regarding the motion sheet for budget
adoption (6 motions).
Council Member Fowler thanked Council Staff, Administrative Staff, Mayor, and all
Departments for their contributions/work relating to the budget.
Rachel Otto thanked the Council and Council Staff on behalf of the Mayor
3.Ordinance: Rezone at Approximately 860 and 868 East
3rd Avenue ~ 3:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend the zoning map
for property at 860 and 868 East 3rd Avenue. The proposal would rezone the parcels
from CN (Neighborhood Commercial District) and SR-1A (Special Development Pattern
Residential District) to R-MU-35 (Residential/Mixed Use District). The applicant would
like to build a multi-family development on the lots, however the request is not tied to a
development proposal. The properties are located within the Avenues Local Historic
District and any demolition or construction must be approved by the Historic Landmark
Commission. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. Other sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be
amended as part of this petition.
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Minutes:
Brian Fullmer and John Anderson provided information regarding re-zone of
parcels existing of townhomes (mixed use) that would replace existing structures and
stated the Community supported the change.
Council Members, Brian Fullmer and John Anderson discussed setback requirements
under the existing and proposed zoning.
Brian Backe and Oren Hilell (applicants) detailed information regarding the
proposed re-zone to RMU-35, how the advantages the project would bring to the City
(maintains commercial use), greater density in relation to proposed site area, consistent
to multi-density dwellings in the area, and how the project would restore landscaping to
visually appropriate appearance.
Council Member Fowler asked for the item to be placed on the Consent Agenda
4.Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 850 and
870 East 2100 South ~ 3:50 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend the zoning of
properties at approximately 850 and 870 East 2100 South. The proposal would rezone
the properties from CC (Corridor Commercial District) to CSHBD2 (Sugar House
Business District) and would amend the Sugar House Master Plan Future Land Use Map.
The applicant is requesting to amend the Future Land Use Map in the Sugar House
Master Plan from "Mixed Use - Low Intensity" to "Business District Mixed-Use -
Neighborhood Scale." The intent of the request is to allow more flexibility to develop a
future multi-family residential, office, or mixed-use development. 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, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Minutes:
Brian Fuller and Lex Traughber provided a brief introduction to the proposal.
Mark Issac (applicant) provided information regarding the project, including:
•Five-floor residential
•Density bonus with development
•Affordable-unit housing proposed
•Social-cause component
•Location was perfect to densify housing and provide essential unit housing
Council Member Fowler placed the item on Consent Agenda.
5.Tentative Break ~ 4:10 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
6.Informational: Updates on Racial Equity and Policing ~ 4:30 p.m.
30 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, including:
◦A presentation of an additional recommendation relating to School Safety;
and,
◦A presentation of recommendations relating to Policies and Practices; 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
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Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Minutes:
Allison Rowland introduced members of the Commission and indicated the next
Racial Equity in Policing (REP) commission meeting was scheduled for June 16, 2021 at
6:00 pm.
Darlene McDonald (REP Commissioner) gave an update on the Policy & Practices
from the REP Commission including:
•Police Officer Body-Worn Cameras
•Internal Implicit Bias Survey to Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD)
•Community Based Training on the History of Policing with People of Color
•Co-Response (Mental Health) and Call Diversion and Dispatch.
Nicole Salazar-Hall (REP Commissioner) reviewed the School Safety Subcommittee
including second extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on School
Resource Officers (for an additional six months or until re-negotiated).
Council Members and Nicole Salazar-Hall discussed if Council funding was needed for
data collection.
7.Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 810 East
800 South ~ 5:00 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend the zoning map
for a parcel of property at 810 East 800 South. The proposal would rezone the parcel
from R-2 (Single- and Two-Family Residential) to CB (Community Business District) and
would amend the Central Community Future Land Use Map from Low Density
Residential to Community Commercial. The applicant submitted preliminary
development plans for a two-story building that would have commercial space on the first
floor, residential units on the second floor, and parking located to the rear. 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, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Minutes:
Nick Tarbet offered a brief introduction to re-zone, R2 to CB.
Sara Javoronok provided information regarding:
Request, existing zoning (R-2)/proposed zoning (CB)
Conceptual proposal (two story building, retail on first floor, and residential on second
level)
Key considerations: compatibility with master plans, zoning compatibility and existing
zoning limitations and proposed zone
Community feedback
Council Members and Sara Javoronok discussed the public outreach for the project
Phillip Winston (applicant) presented an overview of the project, recommendation of
approval from the Community Council, public comments regarding an alternative zoning
designation and outreach (door to door) in the neighborhood regarding the project and
stated the project would be a positive addition to the neighborhood fabric.
Council Member Fowler asked for the proposal to be added to the Consent Agenda.
8.Informational: Mosquito Abatement District Briefing ~ 5:20 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the Mosquito Abatement District’s proposed
property tax increase for fiscal year 2022, as well as information about the District’s
abatement activity in the City. The District is a taxing entity separate from the City and
has its own ability to propose property tax changes within certain parameters.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Minutes:
Sam Owen offered a brief introduction highlighting: Plans to propose a Property Tax
increase for the District, after the Board met.
Dr. Ary Faraji (Mosquito Abatement District Executive Director) provided information
regarding:
•Operations
•Tax increase
•Mosquito Control structure – funded through Property taxes
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•Reviewed pesticide registration regulated through EPA and Department of
Agriculture (No adverse effect on people)
•Area of service – Salt Lake City proper
•Surveillance and Control – focus of management
•U-SURV - online database for data when control guidance was needed
•Tax rate increase request was founded on growth,
•Price increases and over-due cost realization
Council Members and Dr. Ary Faraji discussed:
•Truck-mounted pest spraying
•How often spraying occurred and where (Only when needed)
•Applications restricted to Districts 1 & 2
•Drought years increase mosquito population
•Range of mosquitos – 300 ft average, more rural areas- one mile
9.Board Appointment: Art Design Board – Meggie Troili ~ 5:50 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Meggie Troili prior to considering appointment to the Art
Design Board for a term ending June 15, 2024.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Fowler said Meggie Troili’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration to the Art Design Board.
10.Board Appointment: Art Design Board – Tiffini Porter ~ 5:55 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Tiffini Porter prior to considering appointment to the Art
Design Board for a term ending June 15, 2024.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Fowler said Tiffini Porter’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration to the Art Design Board..
11.Board Appointment: Housing Authority of Salt Lake City –
William Davis ~ 6:00 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview William Davis prior to considering appointment to the
Housing Authority of Salt Lake City for a term ending June 15, 2025.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Fowler said William Davis’ name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration to the Housing Authority of Salt Lake City.
12.Board Appointment: Police Civilian Review Board (PCRB) –
Justin Rodriguez ~ 6:05 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Justin Rodriguez prior to considering appointment to the
PCRB for a term ending September 2, 2024.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Fowler said Justin Rodriguez’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration to the Police Civilian Review Board.
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Standing Items
13.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Minutes:
Item not held.
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:
Item not held.
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,
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.
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Minutes:
Start Time: 2:58 pm
Council Members In Attendance: Ana Valdemoros, Dennis Faris, James Rogers, Darin
Mano, Chris Wharton, Dan Dugan, (Amy Fowler joined at 3:20 pm)
City Staff in Attendance: Allison Rowland, Cindy Gust-Jenson, Ben Luedtke,
Mayor Mendenhall, Jaysen Oldroyd, Jennifer Bruno, Katie Lewis, Kira Luke, Lisa
Shaffer, Mary Beth Thompson, Melissa Green, Rachel Otto, Sam Owen, Lehua Weaver,
David Salazar, Cindy Lou Trishman, Amanda Lau, Dan Swedlow.
End Time: 3:54 pm
Sworn Statement
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Faris, seconded by Councilmember Wharton to enter into
Closed Session for the purpose of strategy sessions ot discuss collective
bargaining and attorney-client matters.
AYE: Darin Mano, Dennis Faris, James Rogers, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton,
Daniel Dugan
ABSENT: Amy Fowler
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Rogers, seconded by Councilmember Valdemoros to exit
Closed Session and return to Work Session.
AYE: Darin Mano, Dennis Faris, James Rogers, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris
Wharton, Daniel Dugan
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Meeting adjourned at 6:20 pm
Minutes Approved: January 17, 2023
_______________________________
City Council Chair
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City Recorder
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June 15, 2021 Work Session
Final Audit Report 2023-01-20
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