04/04/2023 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
The following Council Members were present:
Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Amy Fowler, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
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:
Katherine Lewis – City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, Michelle Barney –
Minutes & Records Clerk, Thais Stewart – Deputy City Recorder, Isaac Canedo – Public
Engagement Communication Specialist, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott
Corpany – Staff Assistant, Brian Fullmer – Public Policy Analyst, Mary Beth Thompson – Chief
Financial Officer, Nick Tarbet – Public Policy Analyst, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes & Records
Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm
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A.OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Victoria Petro will conduct the formal meeting.
2.Pledge of Allegiance.
3.Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
4.The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of January 17, 2023
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
approve the January 17, 2023 work session minutes.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Amy Fowler, Chris Wharton,
Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1.
Ordinance: Homeless Resource Center Text Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would establish a process for approving future Homeless Resource Centers (HRCs) in the
City and modify existing standards for homeless resource centers and homeless
shelters. The Council may amend other related chapters and sections of Title 21A Zoning
as part of this proposal. This petition was initiated by the City Council through Ordinance
15B of 2022. Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-01068
The proposal includes:
•A Homeless Resource Center Overlay Zoning District;
•Modifications to city ordinance 21A.36.350 Standards for Homeless Resource
Centers;
•Provisions for temporary/seasonal homeless resource centers that incorporate
recent changes to Utah Code;
•Modifications to city ordinance 21A.50 to include additional considerations when
mapping the HRC overlay and other related changes; and
•Updated defined terms.
For more information on this item visit www.tinyurl.com/HRCTextAmendment
Nick Tarbet gave a brief introduction to the Homeless Recourse Center (HRC) Text
Amendment.
Paul Webster, Brigette Weier, Michelle Flynn, Adair Kovac, Carl Moore, Rocky
Anderson, Nigel Swaby, Shawn McMillen, Janet Hemming, Barbara Elmer, Kseniya
Kniazelva, Robert Danielson, Luke Mendez, Josh Storey, Audrey Evans, Nataya
Hamilton, Amy Hawkins gave public comment on this amendment including the
following:
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•Concern for firearms collected by the shelter staff making the HRC more
dangerous.
•Concern for number of available beds and shelter space in the HRC.
•Massive need to increase shelters and beds.
•Urged the Council to pass the original version of the ordinance by Planning
Commission.
•Encouraged the Council to look at case management to create safe spaces for
all citizens.
•Review timeframe for the amendment.
•Concern about where the HRCs are located and recourses needed from the
community to support the shelter.
•Urged the Council to review the amendment with more time to ensure the code was
followed.
•Proposed the idea of a 12-step program with a sanctioned camp.
•Need more mental health recourses for the homeless in and out of HRCs.
•State concern over lack of safety and services the shelters provide.
•Urged the Council to look into the administration running the shelters to ensure they
are following the code.
•Need for community involvement to help one another and create a safer space to
help people get back on their feet.
•Urged the Council and Mayor to look at the duties and obligations of the city and to
work together to help the citizens.
•Need for more volunteers.
•Urged the Council to give funding to other recourse centers that actually help the
homeless.
•Create a tracking system for HRC neighborhood and safety complaints can be used
to measure the success of a facility.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Fowler to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Amy Fowler, Chris Wharton,
Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2.
Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 865 South 500 East
The Council will continue to accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance
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that would amend the zoning of property at 865 South 500 East Street from RMF-30
(Low Density Multi-Family Residential District) to CN (Neighborhood Commercial
District), this would also amend the Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use
Map. The intent of the rezone request is to allow for the conversion of the existing single-
family dwelling on the property to a commercial use. Consideration may be given to
rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The property
is located within Council District 5. Petitioner: Rick Service, Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-
00301 & PLNPCM2022-00302
Brian Fullmer provided a brief introduction to the proposal of the Master Plan
Amendment.
Cindy Cromer expressed concern over the Master Plan Amendment, public noticing
requirements and ADU issues.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting..
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Amy Fowler, Chris Wharton,
Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
3.
Grant Application: Marathon Petroleum Community Investment Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire
Department to the Marathon Petroleum. If awarded, the grant would fund improvements
to the Training Tower by adding a gas system and monitor so that Firefighters can train
for gas-related and hazardous incidents.
Mary Beth Thompson gave a brief overview of the Marathon Petroleum Community
Investment Grant Application.
No public comment.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Fowler, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting..
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Amy Fowler, Chris Wharton,
Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance: Electric Vehicle Readiness Off-Street Parking Stalls Amendment
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend and update City code
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requirements for parking on some new construction projects. New multi-family housing
projects like condos and apartments would be required to add electrical capacity on
twenty percent of their off-street parking stalls. The electrical capacity would allow the
future addition of electric vehicle charging stations at the stalls constructed for them. The
proposal would amend the City’s land use code 21A.44.040. The requirement would also
apply to major reconstructions of qualifying properties in multi-family zones.
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCEVReadiness
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Valdemoros
to adopt Ordinance 16 of 2023, to change the zoning code, and require and
increased amount of electric infrastructure at twenty percent of the parking
spaces in multi-family construction and major reconstruction projects.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Amy Fowler, Chris Wharton,
Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2. Ordinance: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Text Amendment
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of
the Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
regulations. The proposed code revisions would eliminate the conditional use
requirement for detached ADUs in single-family residential zones. They would also aim
to lower zoning barriers to construction of ADUs in general. The proposed changes would
seek to strike a better balance between encouraging construction of ADUs and mitigating
impacts to neighboring properties. Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-000475
For more information on this item visit www.tinyurl.com/ADUTextAmendment
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 17, 2023; Tuesday, February 7, 2023; and Tuesday,
March 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, January 17, 2023 and Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 7, 2023 and
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 7 p.m.
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TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Valdemoros, seconded by Council Member Puy to
adopt Ordinance 17 of 2023, and include the following conditions:
•Remove conditional use requirements for ADUs
•Establish the maximum size of a detached ADU is 1,000 square feet
•Adversely affected parties have right of enforcement for violating terms
of an ADU restrictive covenant
•Adopt the ordinance as proposed, retaining the owner occupancy
requirement for properties with ADUs
•The minimum corner side yard setback is 20% of the lot width, or 10
feet whichever is less
•Provide a minimum of one off-street parking space for Accessory
Dwelling Unit (ADU) residents, with the following exceptions:
◦If the property is within ½ mile of a designated bicycle lane or
path
◦If the property is within ¼ mile of transit
◦If sufficient space for on-street parking is available in front of the
primary residence
Further move that the Council adopt the following legislative intents:
•It is the intent of the Council to revisit this requirement in three years.
In the interim, data will be collected and reviewed regarding numbers
•of ADUs constructed during this three-year period, barriers to their
construction, and impacts to neighborhoods
•It is the intent of the Council to provide $1 million in one-time funding
to provide financial support for ADU construction
•It is the intent of the Council to fund 2 additional Civil Enforcement
employees for ADU enforcement
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Amy Fowler, Chris Wharton,
Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Council Members discussed the following items regarding ADU:
•Needs for ADU.
•Concern on placement.
•Impacts on current homeowners.
•Expressed appreciation for the process and discussion.
•Revaluate the impacts after 5 years.
•Homeownership of the citizens of SLC.
•Has opened up other discussions in other areas.
This motion was amended on May 23, 2023, to clarify the exceptions
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relating to off-street parking
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
Council Members reminded the public how to find information regarding the flooding
preparation being conducted by the City and how the residence can obtain recourses.
2.Comments to the City Council. (Comments are taken on any item not scheduled
for a public hearing, as well as on any other City business. Comments are limited
to two minutes.)
Council Member Petro reviewed the rules of decorum.
Oakley Hill, Melissa Tyszko, Jakey Siolo, Maile Arvin, Dee Platero, Mark
Roia, Deanna Taylor, Lionel Trepanier, Adair Kovac, Jack Bellows, Joan
Gregory spoke in support of the Og-Woi Gardens including the following:
•Urged the lifting of the May 1, 2023 deadline.
•Talked about the history and current importance of the Og-Woi Gardens.
•Acknowledge what the gardens do to help the community.
•Provides food forest for the community.
•Urged Council to invest in the communities and this garden.
•Urged Council to support the project and urged the community project to be
funded.
•Expressed how the project was in line with the City master plan for community
involvement, education, and growth.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
NONE.
Item not held.
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at approximately 130 North 2100 West
The Council will consider adopting an updated ordinance amending the zoning map
pertaining to a parcel at approximately 130 North 2100 West to remove the AFPP
(Airport Flight Path Protection) Overlay District Influence Zone B. The update includes a
condition that the property owner enter a development agreement with the City requiring
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sound attenuation if any new structure is constructed on the property or an existing
structure is substantially remodeled. The property is currently occupied by a hotel
building and associated parking. The desired result is to allow the building to operate as
permanent supportive housing primarily for those ages 62 and older. Petitioner: Friends
of Switchpoint Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-00833
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 7, 2023 and Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
adopt Ordinance 04 of 2023, Zoning Map Amendment at approximately 130
N 2100 W with a condition that the property owner enter a development
agreement with the City requiring sound attenuation in new structures
constructed on the property, or if there was a substantial remodel of an
existing structure.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
Darin Mano
ABSTAIN: Amy Fowler
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
G.CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Downtown Building Height and Street Activation Text
Amendment
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning text of
various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to building heights in
the Downtown Plan area. This proposal includes amendments to the following zoning
districts: D-1 (Downtown Central Business District), D-2 (Downtown Support), D-3
(Downtown Warehouse), D-4 (Downtown Secondary Business District), G-MU (Gateway
Mixed-Use), CG (General Commercial) and the FB-UN1 and FB-UN2 (Form based
districts). Additionally, the proposed code revisions aim to accommodate growth and
respond to new development pressures, while developing standards for public spaces. The
Council may consider modifications to other related sections of the code as part of this
proposal. Petitioner: Mayor Erin Mendenhall Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-00529
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Ordinance: Rezone at 792 West 900 South & 875 South 800 West
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of property
at 792 West 900 South and 875 South 800 West from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District)
to R-MU (Residential/Mixed Use District). The proposed amendment to the Zoning Map
is intended to allow the property owner to develop two small multi-family dwellings. No
development plans have been submitted at this time. Consideration may be given to
rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The
properties are within Council District 2. Petitioner: Cameron Broadbent, Petition
No.: PLNPCM2022-00587
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
3. Ordinance: Airport Title 16 Amendments
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would repeal and replace Title 16 of
the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to Airports. The proposed amendment would
eliminate duplicate and outdated regulations. Changes also include moving codified
commercial standards to standalone administrative documents for operators doing
business at the airport. Language related to ground transportation rules and fees is
removed where it’s duplicated on the City’s ordinance regulating business (Title 5).
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
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Briefing - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
4. Board Appointment: Airport Board - Hoang Nguyen
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Hoang Nguyen to the Airport
Board for a term ending April 4, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
5. Board Appointment: Community Development and Capital Improvement
Programs (CDCIP) Advisory Board – Joseph Murphy
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Joseph Murphy to the CDCIP
Advisory Board for a term ending June 1, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
6. Board Appointment: Bicycle Advisory Committee – Alla Chernenko
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Alla Chernenko to the Bicycle
Advisory Committee for a term ending April 4, 2026.
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
7. Board Appointment: Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails
(PNUT) Advisory Board – Talula Pontuti
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Talula Pontuti to the PNUT
Board for a term ending April 4, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
approve the consent agenda, other than items 8, 9 and 10.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin
Mano
ABSTAIN: Amy Fowler
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
H.ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm
Minutes Approved: June 6, 2023
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City Council Chair Darin Mano
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City Recorder
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