05/18/2021 - Work Session - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 18, 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:
Dennis Faris, James Rogers, Amy Fowler, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan,
Darin Mano
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, Cindy Lou Trishman -
City Recorder, Kira Luke -Policy Analyst/Public Engagement, Mary Beth Thompson - Chief
Financial Officer, Robert Nutzman -Administrative Assistant, Russell Weeks - Senior Advisor,
Lani Eggertson-Goff -Housing and Neighborhood Division Director, DeeDee Robinson -
Deputy City Recorder, Jonathan Larsen -Transportation Division Director, Bill Wyatt -
Airport Director, Blake Thomas -Community & Neighborhoods Director, Chief Mike Brown -
Police Chief, Allison Rowland -Senior Public Policy Analyst, Orion Goff -Deputy Director -
Community & Neighborhoods, Nick Norris -Planning Director, Brian Butler -Airport Director
of Finance, Jared Gilbert -Sgt. Salt Lake Police Department
Council Member Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 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 ~ 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.
Mayor Mendenhall presented the COVID-19 update:
Current infection rates by zip code
Vaccinations for the Westside areas remained behind the eastside
Westside vaccination rates by zip code
Fully vaccinated demographic totals countywide
Emergency Responder Pandemic Leave (ERPL) usage increased by 39 totaling
1348 utilizations
Federal Families First Coronavirus Act (FFFCA) usage increased by 15, totaling 327
utilizations
Homelessness update:
Homeless Resource Center (HRC) usage slightly up this week
Victory Road Resource Fair:
Volunteers of America (VOA) moved 28 people into detox or shelter in the
week prior to the Resource Fair
YWCA engaged between 10 to 15 people, handed out clothing, food, water,
hygiene products and backpacks
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Asian Association of Utah engaged eight people
Ruff Haven engaged nine people
Salt Lake County Health Department administered 17 COVID-19
vaccinations
Justice Courts resolved seven District Court cases, six Salt Lake City
cases, and one West Valley City case
Kayak Court was scheduled for May 21, 2021 on the Jordan River
Council Members and Mayor Mendenhall discussed options for Council Members to be
involved in Kayak Court.
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.
Mayor Mendenhall presented the COVID-19 update:
Council Members and Mayor Mendenhall discussed options for Council Members to be
involved in Kayak Court.
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:
Allison Rowland stated the Racial Equity in Policing (REP) listening session with
communities of color was scheduled for May 19, 2021 at 6:00 pm, provided on various
media outlets and in multiple languages, and links to the listening session could be found
at slcrepcommission.com.
Kira Luke provided an update on the City’s work toward racial equity, noted REP’s
new webpage tinyurl.com/slcracialequity, and gave an overview of the website content.
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3.Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget: Police Department ~ 4:45 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Police Department budget for
Fiscal Year 2021-22.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 18, 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 - TBD
Minutes:
Benjamin Luedtke introduced the budget, stating:
Location in the budget book
Total Police budget: $83.3 million (5% higher than FY21)
Increase included the proposed $650,000 for ongoing overtime funding for the
Community Commitment program and new full-time employees (FTE) and $2.8
million ongoing for base operations
2.8 million was put into a holding account and was proposed to be carried over to
the next fiscal year
450,000 from Funding Our Future to hire six additional Social Workers, (three
funded for six months and three for 10 months) for a total of 17 staff members (16
Social Workers and one Administrative Staff Member)
205,400 in the training holding account created in the last annual budget that
would carry over to the next fiscal year
100,000 to hire an in-house mental health counselor that would be available to all
employees in the Police Department
Items not in the proposed budget of Council concern (from the Police Audit):
Civilian Community Officer pilot program that would respond to low priority
calls
Body worn camera software upgrades
Chief Mike Brown presented the proposed Police Department budget, highlighting:
General Fund Key Changes
Action requirement budget $60,833 (1 FTE)
Police officer mental health responder $100,000 (1 FTE – 10 months)
Increased mental health responders (funded through Sales tax option –
six new social workers)
Street racing initiative $70,000 ($30,000 for Police overtime)
Police staffing from the 2021 holding account ($2.8 million)
Current Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) Sworn Staffing:
569 authorized/funded sworn officers/FTEs (66 of which are Airport
employees)
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84 total vacant FTEs
Calls for service increased 19%
Statics for staffing and calls for service regarding separations,
retirements, resignations, and department leaves by month
Department performance measures
Response times
Homeless/social worker outreach
Co-Response/Responder Model:
Currently 10 social workers and one sergeant, four Crisis Intervention Team
CIT) officers
Additional six social workers would meet the goal of 24 social workers and
24 CIT officers, allowing for 24/7 coverage/response and provide positive
community relationships
Social Workers would respond to calls for welfare checks, disability, and
suicide focusing on mental health crisis, homelessness, and substance use.
This would allow for follow up with case management, housing
and medication management
2021 Crime Control Plan
2020 Sex Assault Stats
COVID-19 Statistics: calls for service, Onview activity, violent crime, and property
crime
Council Members, Sgt. Jared Gilbert, Mayor Mendenhall, Jennifer Bruno,
Rachel Otto, and Chief Brown discussed:
Co-responder model and how it could assist with reducing response times
The process for assisting individuals with mental health issues
What was deterring sexual assault victims from proceeding with prosecution
On-badged enforcement officer taking response call
Pilot project consisting of two social workers partnering with officers to assist with
non-violent calls
Council expressed support to prioritizing additional social workers to
accommodate the 24/7 model
Reasoning for officers leaving the department and how to incentivize officers to
stay
REP knowledge/input of the police budget and proposed response models
Exploring ways of shifting non-emergency calls to other response models to allow
sworn officers the ability to respond to emergency/violent calls
Response models needing to assist all areas of public safety
How many overtime hours were equated in the $650,000
Council wanted further discussion on the hours and pay for overtime
4.Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget: Community and Neighborhoods
Department ~ 5:15 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Community and Neighborhoods
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Department budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 18, 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 - TBD
Minutes:
Allison Rowland provided an introduction for Community and Neighborhood
Department (CAN) budget, noting:
Location of information in the budget book
Organizational shifts:
Engineering Division would be moved to Public Services
Youth and Family Services would be moved from Public Services to CAN
Planning would receive employees from Building Services Design Review
Team
Other staffing adjustments within the department
Blake Thomas provided a presentation regarding:
Department philosophy: SEGO (sustainability, equity, growth, and opportunity)
Administration:
Orion Goff was appointment as Deputy Director of Development Services
Released the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Gentrification Assessment and
Displacement Mitigation Study
Worked collaboratively with partners on 45 bills during the Legislative
Session
Hosting six tiny home working groups that focused on land use, financing,
and community services
Requesting a Deputy Director of Community Services
Building Services:
Ken Anderson recently appointed as Chief Building Official
Permitting/inspections/civil enforcement operations continuing at a record
pace
More than $2 billion in project valuations
More than 60,000 inspections
Nearly 10,000 applications processed
Telecommuting yielded substantial environmental improvements including:
360,000 miles reduced
512,000 less pounds of paper used
3,000 pounds of atmospheric hydrocarbons prevented from our airshed
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES):
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Processed 72 City Improvement Project (CIP) applications and funded 40
projects totaling over $22.2 million
Issued 79 permits including vending cart renewals, special events,
entertainer and artists, temporary outdoor dining, and residential revocable
permits
Developed a business permit that allowed outdoor dining, under certain
conditions, where it may not have been previously allowed
Engineering:
Funding our Future projects of 2000 East, 700 West, and 500 East
Expansion of green infrastructure through the Three Creeks Confluence
construction project
Received prestigious Utah Ready – Mixed Concrete Association Award for
Excellence in Concrete Pavement (700 South from 5600-5000 West)
Completion of the Artesian Well Park project
Requesting one Architect, two Landscape Architects, one Engineer IV, and
one Information Records Specialist
Proposing move to Public Services Department
Housing Stability:
COVID-19 responder funding resulted in unprecedented $28.8 million in
grant programs, including $1.1 million in City housing stability investment,
serving approximately 20,000 households
Launched the Community Commitment Program, which included seven
resource fairs
Requesting one Community Commitment Program Specialist and one grant
funded Office Facilitator II
Proposing re-branding from Housing and Neighborhood Development to
Housing Stability
Planning:
Over 3,500 housing units approved in 2020
Over 12,500 people engaged during online open houses
On pace for a 4% increase in land use applications for FY19-20
Requesting three Associate Planners
Transportation:
Project highlights including:
Complete street makeovers for 600 North, 300 West, 900 South, 200
South and 900 East
300 North Pedestrian Bridge
Folsom Trail, Life on State Pedestrian and Transit enhancements
Westside Neighborhood Byways
Safety enhancements at nearly 20 crosswalks
Oversaw approximately 60 projects and plans – over 700 services request
and reviewed 3,154 permits
Requesting Transportation Right of Way Utilization Manager
Youth & Family:
Expanded program hours
Partnered with Nourish to Flourish to provide 13,400 free lunches to
YouthCity program participants
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Increased Department of Workforce Services (DWS) competitive grant
support from $287,635 to $568,039
Added three emergency childcare locations for first responders
Requesting COVID-19 Programing Continuation funding including one full-
time employee (FTE) and one Program Manager
Proposing move to Community and Neighborhoods Department
Future Vision: Nimble and Adaptive
Budget Summary
Council Members, Blake Thomas, Mary Beth Thompson, Orion Goff, Lani
Eggertsen-Goff, Nick Norris, and Jon Larsen discussed:
Proposed plan to fund positions if the American Rescue grant was not received
Council support for three Associate Planner positions, efficiencies, purpose and
proposed tasks along with a clearer job description
Council requested information regarding if the current consolidated fee schedule
included Police/Fire response fees for boarded buildings
The $250,000 funding for Youth and Family operational costs – to cover cost
incurred during the COVID-19 Pandemic and expansion of services
The Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) Office Facilitator position
funding and duties
Reasoning for additional Director position when departments were being
moved/eliminated
Grant funding not being used for employees
Funding/timeline for Transportation projects on the Westside
Council wanted further information on new department structures
Status of funding for traffic calming and prioritization
Council wanted more information on the Building A More Equitable City for
388,000 regarding:
What would the program look like and be,
If this was an overlap of the Chief Equity Officer in the Mayor’s Office
5.Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget: Human Resources Department ~ 5:45 p.m.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Human Resources Department
budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 18, 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 - TBD
Minutes:
Item not held.
6.Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget: Proposed Compensation for City ~ 6:00 p.m.
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Employees
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Compensation budget, which
accounts for personnel and payroll costs, for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 18, 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 - TBD
Minutes:
Item not held.
7.Resolution: Issuance of Series 2021 Bonds for Financing the
construction of the New SLC International Airport ~ 6:20 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution that would authorize the sale of
Airport Revenue Bond issues to continue to finance construction of the new Salt Lake
City International Airport. The resolution would involve the sale of up to $1 billion in
limited obligation bonds that would be repaid solely by revenue generated at the Salt
Lake City International Airport. The project is scheduled to be fully complete in 2024.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Minutes:
Russell Weeks introduced the proposal.
Brian Butler presented the bond request, highlighting:
Financing schedule for the 2021 Bonds shows closing in August
Series 2021 Bond highlights:
Asking for authorization to borrow $1 billion of general airport revenue
bonds with a plan to sell $900 million
Assumed interest rate was 3.57% based on current market conditions with a
not to exceed rate of 6%
40-year maturity life with capitalized interest to help pay debt service until
Concourse A East and Central Tunnel were put into service in 2023
Total Capital Costs of New SLC Airport were estimated at $4.45 billion
Additional financing was planned to fund the New SLC
Estimated sources and uses of funds for the series 2021 Bonds
Estimated debt service on the series 2021 bonds
Bill Wyatt stated the proposed bond would be close to the last bonding required to
complete the Airport reconstruction.
8.Advice and Consent: Debbie Lyons – Director of the
Sustainability Department ~ 6:35 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will interview Debbie Lyons prior to considering appointment as the
Director of the Sustainability Department.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler introduced Debbie Lyons as the appointment
for Sustainability Department Director, and an interview was held. Council Member
Fowler stated Debbie Lyon’s name would be on the Formal Consent Agenda.
9.Resolution: Interlocal Agreement for Reconfiguration of
the Gilmore Drive Intersection Written Briefing
The Council will receive a written briefing about a resolution that would authorize
approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement between the City and Salt Lake County.
The County will reimburse the City up to $55,365 for reconfiguration of the 900 South
and Gilmore Drive intersection and other related improvements.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
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Minutes:
Written briefing only. No discussion was held.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 1, 2021
10.Ordinance: Library Budget Amendment No.2 for
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Written Briefing
The Council will receive a written briefing about a proposal that would amend the
budget for the Library Fund for Fiscal Year 2020-21. Budget amendments happen
several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City’s budgets, including proposed
project additions and modifications. The proposed amendment includes a request to
increase the Library’s General Fund budget to account for pass-through property tax
revenue collected by Salt Lake County which goes directly to the Utah Inland Port
Authority and the Convention Facility.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE
Council Action - TBD
Minutes:
Written briefing only. No discussion was held.
Standing Items
11.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Minutes:
No items to report.
12.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.
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Minutes:
No items to report.
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;
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:
(1)disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property under
consideration; or
(1)
(2)prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the
best possible terms;
(i)the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be
offered for sale; and
(ii)the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body
approves the sale;
a.discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
b.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 6:45 pm
Council Members in Attendance: Amy Fowler, Dan Dugan, Ana Valdemoros, Dennis
Faris, Darin Mano, James Rogers and Chris Wharton
City staff in Attendance: David Salazar, Deb Alexander, Jaysen Oldroyd, Katie Lewis,
Rachel Otto, Mary Beth Thompson, Allison Rowland, Ben Luedtke, Robert Nutzman,
Sam Owen, Lehua Weaver, Jennifer Bruno, Cindy Gust-Jenson, and Cindy Lou
Trishman
Council Member Mano moved, Council Member Dugan seconded to exit the Closed
Meeting; All Council Members voted aye through a roll call vote.
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Closed Session ended at 7:05 pm.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Wharton, seconded by Councilmember Valdemoros to enter
into Closed Session for §52 -4-205(1)(b) strategy sessions to discuss
collective bargaining, and for Attorney-Client matters that are privileged.
AYE: Dennis Faris, James Rogers, Ana Valdemoros, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan,
Darin Mano
ABSTAIN: Amy Fowler
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm
Minutes Approved: February 7, 2023
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City Council Chair
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City Recorder
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