10/18/2022 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
The following Council Members were present:
Ana Valdemoros, Amy Fowler, Darin Mano, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Victoria Petro,
Alejandro Puy
Present Legislative leadership:
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Executive 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:
Ben Luedtke – Senior Public Policy Analyst, Katie Lewis – City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman –
Salt Lake City Recorder, Andrew Johnston – Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach,
Nick Tarbet – Senior Public Policy Analyst, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy Analyst, Taylor Hill
– City Council Staff, Tony Milner – Housing Stability Division Director, Nick Norris – Planning
Director, Weston Clark – Mayor's Office Senior Advisor, Tammy Hunsaker – Director of
Community and Neighborhoods, Matthew Brown – Minutes & Records Clerk, Nole
Walkingshaw – IMS Chief Innovations Officer, Heather Royall – Deputy Director Housing &
Neighborhood Development, Daniel Echeverria – Senior Planner, Hailey Leek – Senior
Innovations Consultant
Council Member Dugan presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:05 pm
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Work Session Items
1.Informational: Updates from the Administration ~ 2:00 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive information from the Administration on major items or projects
in progress. Topics may relate to major events or emergencies (if needed), services and
resources related to people experiencing homelessness, active public engagement efforts,
and projects or staffing updates from City Departments, or other items as appropriate.
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:
Mayor Mendenhall provided a COVID-19 update
• COVID-19 case numbers have stabilized and are down 20% in Utah
• Public utility testing remains stable
• No new updates on Monkeypox
• Flu season has begun – vaccinations are available for individuals 6 months and
older
Weston Clark provided an engagement update
•https://www.slc.gov/feedback/ is regularly updated with ways to engage with the
City
• Gateway Triangle Park Project – Survey open, tentatively closing October 26, 2022
• Renter’s Rights Night on October 19, 2022 at the Sorenson Unity Center
• City Creek Water Treatment Plant construction beginning by the end of October
• Community Office Hours occurring later in October
Andrew Johnston provided a homelessness update
• Homeless Resource Centers at 98% occupancy
• Kayak Court at Jordan River on October 17, 2022
• Multiple Case docket on October 28, 2022
• Resource fair at the Library was held on October 14, 2022
• Rapid Intervention Team working on 4 small camps and 2 large camps for outreach
and 15 sites for cleanings
• Salt Lake County is working on encampment mitigation on 600 south and 700 west
Mayor Mendenhall discussed the Administration’s upcoming approaches intended to
foster economic growth on the West Side
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• Rescue Plan Community Grants
• Transportation and Land Use Connection grant
• Community Benefits study via City agreement with Utah Port Authority
• City-owned properties will be used to promote economic opportunity on the West Side
2.Informational: Progress Update on $3.5 Million One-time
HOME-ARPA Grant Funding ~ 2:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about efforts to satisfy HUD’s requirements and may
provide policy direction about preferred uses of the one-time funds. As part of the
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the City received $3.5 million from the U.S. Housing
and Urban Development Department or HUD. The one-time grant funding for the
HOME program is designated for housing opportunities to help individuals experiencing
or at risk of homelessness and domestic violence survivors. There are several steps
required by HUD for the City to accept and be able to use the funding including a
community assessment, allocation plan, and amending the 2020-2024 Consolidated
Plan.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
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Minutes:
Ben Luedtke described the following items:
• What the funding is – City has recieved $3.5 Million in funding from the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the United States Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) HOME grant program.
• Administration Recommendation – use $2.25 Million for permanent supportive
housing or transitional housing with rents targeted at 40% Area Median Income
(AMI), $753,000 for supportive services, and the remaining $353,000 used for
administrative costs to run the program.
• Council’s Role – The Council approved 5% of the total funding last year for
planning costs. HUD requires a community assesment and an allocation plan to
release the other 95% of the funds. In the future, the Council will need to adopt the
plan, hold a public hearing, and HUD needs to review and accept the plan.
Tony Milner and Heather Royall presented the following information about the
HOME American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding:
• The City received slightly over $3.5 Million for non-congregate shelter, affordable
housing, and related services to benefit homeless individuals and other specified
qualifying populations
• Eligible uses for the funds include development of affordable housing, tenant-
based rent assistance, support services, non-congregant shelter that will be
converted into permanent housing, and nonprofit operating.
• HUD requires that to receive the funding, recipients must undertake and in-depth
community assessment prior to submission of an allocation plan for approval
• HUD has accepted 93 plans out of 175 submitted plans nation-wide
• Council next steps – initial community outreach, transmittal of partial draft plan,
completed draft plan brought back for Council consideration, 30 day public
comment hearing, and resolution passed by the Council.
Council Members discussed the following aspects of the draft plan:
• Inclusion of funding for families in the plan
• Interest in increasing funding for rental assistance projects to ensure that
individuals remain housed
Tammy Hunsaker clarified that this briefing is an opportunity for Council Members to
provide input to help guide the allocation plan.
3.Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 675 N F
Street – Capitol Park Cottages – Petitioner: Ivory Development ~ 2:50 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning of
property at 675 North F Street from FR-3/12,000 (Foothills Residential District) to SR-1
(Special Development Pattern Residential District). The ordinance would also amend the
Avenues Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map from Very Low Density to Low
Density so that the master plan will correspond with their requested low-density zone.
The requests are intended to accommodate two pending Planned Development and
Subdivision requests from Ivory Development for a 19-lot single-family dwelling
development titled "Capitol Park Cottages." Consideration may be given to rezoning the
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property to another zoning district with similar characteristics.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Minutes:
Nick Tarbet provided a brief introduction to the ordinance.
Daniel Echeverria presented the following about the proposed ordinance:
• Zoning map and master plan amendments intended to accommodate a proposed
19-lot single-family development
• Differences between FR-3 and SR-1 zoning – FR-3 has a minimum of 12,000
square feet lot opposed to 5,000 square feet in the SR-1 and FR-3 does not allow
buildings in the back yard
• Density differences – changing to SR-1 zoning doubles the amount of lots able to
fit into the the property
• Considerations of the rezone – consistency with City plans and polices, effects on
adjacent properties, and adequacy of public facilities
• West yard setback – FR-3 35 feet no buildings allowed and second story potential
at 15 feet with SR-1
• Low impact to traffic in the neighborhood
• Similar zoning in nearby blocks with a difference of lower maximum height
• Proposed project has similar density to many blocks in Lower Avenues
• City master plans – the Avenues Master Plan calls this property very low density.
Grow SLC identifies large lots as a barrier and City General Plan supports finding
new ways to accommodate new housing growth
• Vacant lot infill development – the lot is a high opportunity area that would be
good for families
• Applicant is requesting modifications to setbacks, lot frontage (private street),
grade change limits, retaining wall height limits
• Significant amount of public input – around 650 letters in opposition to the rezone
and an opposition petition with around 2,000 signatures
• Greater Avenues Community Council and Preserve Our Avenues Zoning Coalition
provided opposition letters and petitions
• Comments from adjacent properties noted concerns with density, traffic, character
of the neighborhood, and safety concerns
• Planning Commission transmitted a favorable recommendation to City Council
with conditions: to prohibit accessory buildings in rear yards along the west
property line and to require that the second story of homes along the west property
line be setback at least 30 feet
Council Members discussed the following items:
Resolution: Digital Equipment Donation Program - Benefits ~ 3:20 p.m.
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• Possibility of preserving historic trees, increased walk ability, insurances of
attached dwelling units (ADU) availability for affordable housing, and
sustainability
• Similarities between this rezone compares to other similar rezones
• If the applicant is receptive to a development agreement
• the importance of density and the importance of affordable units
• the difference between ADUs being built on existing properties opposed to
developer created ADUs
Peter Gamvroulas (applicant) presented the following:
• The history for the current zone for the property
• The current zone is outdated and no longer reflects current site conditions
• At its current zone the units would be limited and the proposed zoning change can
help acheive current goals for the City
Analysis and Recommendation
20 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 program would donate 146
surplus computers the City no longer intends to use to local nonprofits for distribution to
community members in need. Twenty-five of the surplus computers will be allocated to
Youth and Family Service to support individuals being served through their
programming.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, November 22, 2022
4.
Minutes:
Sylvia Richards provided an overview of the resolution and explained the goal of the
briefing.
Hailey Leek explained that information mangagement services (IMS) has 146
computers to ready to donate and they are working with organizations with digital
literacy programs that will provide the computers to Salt Lake City Residents.
Nole Walkingshaw highlighted IMS’s ability to use their apprentice program to work
on getting these computers ready for distrobution.
Council Member Puy noted interest in ensuring that applications are available in Spanish
and in potentially providing laptops to City board members.
5.Ordinance: Stealth Towers Text Amendments Follow-up ~ 3:40 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about a proposal that would amend the Salt
Lake City Zoning Ordinance to allow Stealth Wireless Telecommunication Facilities taller
than 35 feet (up to 75 feet) in height within the Public Lands (PL) Zoning District. Stealth
facilities are currently limited to 35 feet in height. This request is specifically related to a
proposal by the applicant to construct a stealth cellular tower at the Pioneer Police
Precinct at 1040 West 700 South, but the proposed text amendment would apply to
properties within the PL district citywide potentially allowing stealth towers.
The Planning Commission forwarded a negative recommendation, therefore an
ordinance has not been drafted. If the Council decides to approve the zone amendment,
an ordinance would be drafted and considered for approval.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 22, 2022 and Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Thursday, November 10, 2022
Minutes:
Brian Fullmer provided an introduction to the ordinance.
Nick Norris described the history of the proposal and explained that this proposal is
intended to put a stealth tower at the Pioneer Precinct. The proposal makes it possible for
stealth towers to be built at the hight needed to be effective.
Council Members expressed interest in providing design standards for the cell tower
to Planning Staff.
Katie Lewis explained that the ordinance is limited to buildings owned by the City for
public safety purposes and explained that the City is not able to prohibit cell towers
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outright and this proposal allows for a cell tower in a specific area where there is
significant need.
Straw Poll: Support for having an ordinance drafted with design standards. Supported
by all Council Members present (Council Member Wharton being absent)
6.Tentative Break ~ 4:00 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
7.Advice and Consent: Director of Economic Development –
Lorena Riffo-Jenson ~ 4:20 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will interview Lorena Riffo-Jenson prior to considering appointment as the
Director of Economic Development.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Minutes:
Council Members expressed appreciation for Lorena’s nomination.
Lorena Riffo-Jenson expressed appreciation for the Mayor, City Council, and the
previous Director of Economic Development.
Council Member Dugan said Lorena Riffo-Jenson’s name was on the Consent Agenda for
formal consideration.
8.Board Appointment: Accessibility and Disability Commission –
Kayci Lynam ~ 4:30 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Kayci Lynam prior to considering their appointment to the
Accessibility and Disability Commission for a term ending October 18, 2026.
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Dugan said Kayci Lynam’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
9.Board Appointment: Accessibility and Disability Commission –
Rich Foster ~ 4:35 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Rich Foster prior to considering their appointment to the
Accessibility and Disability Commission for a term ending October 18, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Dugan said Rich Foster’s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
10.Board Appointment: Accessibility and Disability
Commission – Janis Ferré ~ 4:40 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Janis Ferré prior to considering their appointment to the
Accessibility and Disability Commission for a term ending December 28, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Minutes:
Interview was held. Council Member Dugan said Janis Ferré’s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
Standing Items
11.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Minutes:
Katie Lewis and Tammy Hunsaker provided background for the rezone and lease
agreement for The Other Side Village which will be on the formal agenda later in the
evening. Additions to the development agreement are as follows:
• For every 10 residential units at least 7 will be affordable
• At any one time there will be more residential units than community inn-units
• Requirements that construction will be in compliance with an agreed upon
construction schedule that will be reviewed by the City
Revisions to the ground lease are as follows:
• Firm commitment letters or contracts with service providers prior to occupancy
by residents
• within 12 months of entering the lease, TOSV will begin landscaping the property
to contribute to beautification of the neighborhood
• Lease will restrict lease rates to ensure affordability
• If chronically homeless individuals are not identified for housing selection then
vulnerable individuals can be identified
• Lease requirement changes from month to month requirement to a twelve
month lease
• Annual reporting requirements – TOSV must provide a report listing number of
applicants, approved applicants, number of residents who leave the welcome
center, and the number of individuals who leave the village
• TOSV must provide reasonable reporting as requested
• Transportation to supportive services off site must be provided when not available
onsite
• Lease terms – the City will not allow 3 party to use or develop the remaining
adjacent property for three years and TOSV right of first offer to lease the property
• Residential units will be maintained and will meet minimum housing standard
requirements
• The onsite grocery store will provide fresh items and is not only a convenience
store
• Other technical changes that help the City ensure compliance with the ground
lease
Council Members expressed appreciation for the work put into this project.
12.Report and Announcements from the Executive Director
rd
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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 updates from the Executive Director.
13.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;
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a.
b.
c.
d.
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.
Chamorro, Julie Crookston, Sam Owen, Cindy Lou Trishman, Beatrix Sieger, Allison
Rowland, Brian Fullmer, Ben Luedtke, and Taylor Hill.
Closed Session ended at 6:58 pm
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Fowler
to enter into Closed Session for the purposes of strategy sessions to discuss
the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, discussion regarding
deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and attorney-client
matters.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Amy Fowler, Darin Mano, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Mano to
exit the Closed Session.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Amy Fowler, Darin Mano, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan,
Victoria Petro, Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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 5:41 pm
Held via Webex and in the Work Session Room (location)
Council Members in Attendance: Council Members Dugan, Fowler, Petro-Eschler, Puy,
Mano, Wharton and Valdemoros.
City Staff in Attendance: Mayor Mendenhall, Katherine Lewis, Rachel Otto, Lisa Shaffer,
Mary Beth Thompson, Cindy Gust-Jenson, Lehua Weaver, Lindsey Nikola, Blake
Thomas, Tammy Hunsaker, Chief Brown, Lt. Andrew Cluff, Brent Weisberg, Jorge
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Meeting adjourned at 5:25 pm
Minutes Approved: February 7, 2023
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City Council Chair
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