08/08/2023 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
The following Council Members were present:
Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Sarah Young
The following Council Members were absent:
Ana Valdemoros, 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, Matthew Brown –
Minutes & Records Clerk, 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, Ben Luedtke – Senior
Public Policy Analyst, Brian Fullmer – Public Policy Analyst, Nick Tarbet – Public Policy
Analyst
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 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 May 23, 2023, as
well as the formal meeting minutes of April 18, 2023 and May 23, 2023.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
approve the minutes from the work session of May 23, 2023 and the formal
meeting minutes for April 18, 2023 and May 23, 2023.
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance: Historic Carriage House Text Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would amend section 21A.34.020 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the reconstruction of
a historic carriage house for the purposes of creating a dwelling unit. The draft ordinance
outlines a required application process, criteria, and applicable standards associated for a
carriage house reconstruction. Petitioner: Stephen Pace. Petition No.: PLNPCM2020-
00106
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Nick Tarbet gave a brief overview of the proposed ordinance.
Stephen Pace spoke to the review process for the proposal and how the proposal met
the standards in the ordinance.
Kirk Huffaker spoke in support of the proposal, the importance of the structure to the
history of Salt Lake City, reasoning for the proposed ordinance and asked the Council to
support the proposal.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Puy to
close the public hearing and approve Ordinance 45 of 2023 Historic Carriage
House Text Amendment, amending Section 21A.34.020 of the Zoning
Ordinance to permit the reconstruction of a historic carriage house for the
purpose of creating a dwelling unit.
2. Ordinance: Sight Distance Triangle Text Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the sight
distance triangle. The proposal would amend the zoning ordinance regulations regarding
the sight distance triangle, which is the area providing visual clearance at streets, alleys,
and driveways intersections where views of approaching traffic should not be obstructed.
Currently the code does not include intersections of alleys and streets, and alleys and
sidewalks. The proposed amendment will add these intersections with alleys and add
standards to apply the sight distance triangle regulations to buildings and all other
structures not included in fence regulations. Petitioner: Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Petition
No. PLNPCM2023-00054
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Brain Fuller gave a brief overview of the ordinance.
Kristina Robb thanked everyone involved in creating the proposed ordinance and
asked the Council to provide public outreach to educate the public about the proposal.
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
3. Ordinance: Sugar House Drive-Through Text Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending
various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to drive-through uses
in the Sugar House Business District. The proposal would prohibit new drive-through
facilities in the district by removing the permitted use designations for all drive-through
facilities under CSHBD1 and CSHBD2 in the Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses for
Commercial Districts (21A.33.030). The amendment would also clarify that drive-
through facilities are only permitted when specifically listed as permitted in the land use
tables. Petition No. PLNPCM2023-00026
For more information on this item visit tinyurl.com/SugarHouseDriveThroughs.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
Brian Fullmer gave a brief overview of the proposed ordinance.
Judi Short spoke to the difficulty in addressing drive-throughs as they were important
features in assisting with limiting personal contact if needed, suggested allowing banks
and pharmacies to have drive-throughs, reviewed public comments from the neighbors,
and stated the proposed ordinance language needed more work prior to approval.
Rebecca Davis spoke in support of the proposal for fast food restaurants but asked the
Council to allow drive-throughs for pharmacies and banks.
Lynn Schwarz spoke in support of the proposal, said it should not be allowed as a
conditional use, queuing of cars created pollution issues, and drive-throughs could be
temporarily allowed during emergencies such as COVID.
Matthew Monahan spoke to the walkability of Sugar House, the detriment of drive-
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throughs on pedestrian traffic.
Wade Olsen stated Sugar House could support drive-throughs if development was done
properly, not every drive-through business had issues and limiting drive-throughs for
everyone was not appropriate.
Devin Zander spoke in support of banning of drive-throughs, supported banning drive-
throughs in other transit orientated areas of the City, suggested looking at existing
facilities to help walkability, air pollution was an issue with queuing cars.
Jay Larsen any drive-thru should be considered to be banned as it encouraged air
pollution, there were ways to help those with mobility issues to access businesses.
Hayden Oliver spoke in support of banning drive-throughs
Bernie Hart spoke in favor of maintaining the drive-throughs, businesses that wanted
drive-throughs could be built a few blocks from the congested area and people could
drive to the businesses.
4.Resolution: Capital Improvement Program Projects
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution for project
funding allocations in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which involves the
construction, purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other City-owned
physical structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of at least five years and cost
$50,000 or more. The Council approves debt service and overall CIP funding in the
annual budget process, while project-specific funding is approved by September 1 of the
same calendar year.
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY24CIP.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 18, 2023 and Tuesday,
August 8, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Ben Luedtke gave a brief overview of the Resolution.
Michael Mayo, Judi Short, Kristina Robb and Cindy Cromer spoke to the
proposal to improve the greenhouse in Liberty Park stating:
• Benefits the greenhouses would have on the area
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• YouthCity kids could use it as a project and teach people about the use of drought
tolerant plants
• Additional options for use for the facility
• Would provide a social cultural bridge between the east and west sides of the City
Sharah Woolsey spoke in support to the park restroom facility project and why it was
important to fund the study.
Steven Lemmon spoke to the statue stolen from the Peace Gardens representing
Ukraine.
Robert Ward spoke to use of Ensign Peak Nature Park and the hazards it had created
for the neighborhood and suggested installing a fence to prohibit after hours use of the
park.
Judi Short spoke in favor of the Liberty Park and Jordan Park greenhouse projects, the
boundaries of East High School which caused kids to be bussed from areas not around
the school, suggested the Council consider funding the project that connected the east
and west sides of the City.
Amy Hawkins spoke in support of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) funding for
the Jefferson Park improvements, noted the Ballpark community supported the proposal
and improvements to the area were being noticed by the residents.
Doug Flagler spoke in support of the Jefferson Park and Central 9 improvements, the
area was changing rapidly, needing upgrades and amenities, green space was limited in
the area, trash cans along 900 South were greatly needed, signage was removed from the
neighborhood and bringing branding back to the neighborhood was warranted.
Jackie Rosen asked the Council to review the Sugar House building and mobility
request that was late to the process but was greatly needed.
Breanna Brannan spoke to the 1200 East project for curb and gutter (not proposed
for funding); issues with standing water was creating deteriorating conditions of the road
and creating safety issues and asked the Council to please fund the project.
Marcus Wright spoke to the Jefferson Park improvements: green space being a
priority, improvements to the park were a must as it had been neglected for years,
suggested amenities would improve the area and be an asset to the entire City.
Esther Stowell spoke to the Popular Grove project that was recommended for
approval, how it would benefit the area, and expressed support for the Liberty Park and
Jordan Park greenhouses improvements.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to close
the public hearing.
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C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
NONE.
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
There were no questions.
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.
Shih-An Huang spoke to the need to reconnect to Salt Lake City’s Sister City in
Taiwan.
Shawn Winter spoke to a pedestrian accident involving a homeless person and asked if
the Council was considering more resources to assist the unhoused as there were
increasing numbers of homeless individuals in the City.
Justin Butterworth stated his company would like to assist in providing affordable
housing, reviewed the need for affordable housing and the number of units needed in
Utah, asked the Council to join with his company to create more housing.
Charlotte Brimhall spoke to the urgency for sheltering the unhoused, the need for a
sanctioned campground, preparing for the worst case scenario for this winter, and
finding solutions now (not waiting for funding).
Tom Askilioy spoke to road restrictions when buildings were being constructed that
caused traffic backup and resulted in air pollution.
Bernie Hart spoke to the homeless situation in Salt Lake City and the need for outreach
programs to be reviewed for efficiency.
Jim Webster spoke to the importance of the Miller Bird Refuge and reconstructing the
lower walking path for the enjoyment of the residents of Salt Lake City.
Tom Lund expressed support of the Miller Park trail improvements, the lower path was
the favorite of park visitors and deserved to be reconstructed, requested the Council to
support the project request.
Kseniya Kniazeva spoke in support of the sanctioned campground project and asked
the Council to work on changing zoning restrictions to allow individuals to live in trailers
on private property.
Jason Johnson spoke to personal experience being homeless and serving on the
Nomad Alliance, said sanctioned campgrounds would benefit the unhoused and lessen
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the impacts of abatements.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
NONE.
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NONE.
G.CONSENT:
1.Resolution: Ivory University House Public Benefits Analysis
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting a resolution that would adopt the conclusions of the
public benefit analysis and authorize impact and permit fee waivers and refunds for Ivory
University House L3C. In return, over a period of ten years, Ivory University House would
pledge need-based scholarships for Salt Lake City residents valued at the same amount as
the fee waivers and refunds.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2.Ordinances: Form Based Urban Neighborhood Zoning Text Amendment
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would create the Form-Based Urban
Neighborhood 3 Subdistrict (FB- UN3) as well as an ordinance that would amend the
zoning map to apply the FB-UN3 to the fleet block property. The fleet block property is
located between 800 South and 900 South Streets and 300 West and 400 West Street.
Form-Based code focuses on the form and appearance of buildings and has more
regulations that control those aspects of development than traditional zones. The
proposal would apply regulations such as building design, height, bulk, use, and other
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development standards and land uses. 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. Petition No. PLNPCM2019-
00277
For more information on this item visit tinyurl.com/SLCFleetBlock.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
3.Board Reappointment: Airport Board: Dirk Burton
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Dirk Burton to the Airport
Board for a term ending August 8, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
4.Term Correction: Board Reappointment: Board of Appeals and Examiners –
Beverly A. Langue
The Council will consider approving a term correction for the reappointment of Beverly
A. Langue to the Board of Appeals and Examiners for a term ending December 22, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Staff Recommendation - Approve.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
approve the Consent agenda.
H.ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting adjourned at 8:19 pm
Minutes Approved: October 3, 2023
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City Council Chair
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