07/11/2023 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
The following Council Members were present:
Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, 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, Sylvia Richards – Public
Policy Analyst, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes & Records Clerk, Thais Stewart – Deputy City
Recorder, Brian Fullmer – Public Policy Analyst, Lehua Weaver – Attendee
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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A.OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Ana Valdemoros 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 April 4, 2023, and
May 2, 2023.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Wharton, seconded by Councilmember Puy to
approve the work session meeting minutes of April 4, 2023 and May 2, 2023.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items B1 and B2 will be heard as one public hearing
1. Grant Application: Urban Forest Management Plan and Canopy Assessment
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from Urban
Forestry to the USDA Forest Service. If awarded, the grant would fund public tree
pruning, an Urban Forest Management Plan and Canopy Assessment, a street and park
tree inventory, and park tree watering optimization.
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 - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
See Item 2 for minutes.
2. Grant Application: Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Division
of Energy and Environment to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA). If awarded, the grant would fund one full-time Program Coordinator position,
travel for one project staff member to attend EPA Climate Innovation Team Training
Workshops, office supplies, professional services from an Environmental Analysis
consultant and an Environmental and Climate consultant, and other fees.
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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 - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Mano, seconded by Councilmember Dugan to
close the public hearing and refer Items B-1 and B-2 to a future Consent
Agenda for action.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Sylvia Richards gave a brief introduction to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
and Urban Forest Management Plan and Canopy Assessment.
There was no public comment.
3. Ordinance: Rezone at Approximately 1350, 1358, and 1370 South West
Temple
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would amend the zoning of properties located at approximately 1350, 1358, and 1370
South West Temple Street from RB (Residential Business District) to TSA-UC-C (Transit
Station Area Urban Center Core). The request is to facilitate future redevelopment of the
site to allow for a mixed-use structure that may include commercial and multi-family
residential uses. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. Petitioner: Sattar Tabriz Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-
00810.
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/WestTempleRezone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Puy, seconded by Councilmember Dugan to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy
RECUSED: Darin Mano
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction on the ordinance to amend the zoning around
West Temple.
Amy Hawkins spoke in support of the limited rezone ordinance and asked the City to
preserve the significant historical structures in the Ball Park Area.
4. Ordinance: Zoning Map and Master Plan Amendments at Riverside Cottages
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend the zoning for portions of property located at 1500, 1516, 1520, & 1522 West 500
North from R1/7,000 (Single Family Residential District) to R-1/5,000 (Single Family
Residential District), and other portions of these properties from R-1/7,000 to SR-3
(Special Development Pattern Residential District), as well as amending the zoning of
property located at 552 North 1500 West from R-1/7,000 to SR-3. In addition, the
proposal would amend the Northwest Community Master Plan Future Land Use
Map. The intent of these amendment requests is to accommodate a redevelopment
proposal to be submitted at a later date. The project is located within Council District 1.
Petitioner: Bert Holland of Hoyt Place Development LLC, representing the property
owners. Petition No. PLNPCM2021-01075, PLNPCM2021- 01203, and PLNPCM2022-
00674
For more information on this item visit
https://tinyurl.com/RiversideCottagesRezone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Dugan, seconded by Councilmember Petro to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction on the ordinance to amend the zoning at the
Riverside Cottages.
Tori Bandley spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance and described the negative
impacts this new development and rezone would have on safety and transportation in the
community.
Tyler Peck spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance and requested more care by
the City to create more safety for pedestrians and the community.
5. Ordinance: Rezone at 1549 South, 1551 South, 1565 South 1000 West, and
1574 South 900 West
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend the zoning of property located at 1549 South 1000 West, 1551 South 1000
West,1565 South 1000 West, and 1574 South 900 West from R-1/7,000 (Single-Family
Residential) to RMF-30 (Low-Density Multi-Family Residential). The amendment is
intended to allow the property owner to develop townhouses on the subject properties;
however, no development plans have been submitted at this time. If the amendment is
approved, the applicant could develop the site in accordance with the newly adopted
RMF-30 zoning standards. The request did not require a master plan amendment. The
subject properties are located within Council District 2. Petitioner: Jordan Atkin,
representing the property owner, Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-00733
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/900and1000WRezone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Puy, seconded by Councilmember Dugan to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
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AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction on the Ordinance.
There was no public comment.
6. Ordinance: Rezone at Approximately 510 South 200 West
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend the zoning of property at 510 South 200 West from D-2 (Downtown Support
District) to D-1 (Central Business District). The property is approximately 1.02 acres or
44,431 square feet. No development plans were submitted with this
application. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. Petitioner: Jason Boel, representing the property
owners. Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-01108.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Puy, seconded by Councilmember Dugan to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction on the Ordinance.
There was no public comment.
7. Ordinance: Nonconforming Signs
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
Nonconforming Signs. The proposed amendment is generally focused on aligning sign
standards with City goals, supporting businesses, and addressing any applicable state
law. The proposed changes would also allow for more flexibility for the maintenance,
reuse, modification, and updating of existing signs. The changes would also clarify when
the removal of such signs is required. Petitioner: Mayor Erin Mendenhall Petition
No.: PLNPCM2022-00984
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Dugan, seconded by Councilmember Puy to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction on the Ordinance.
There was no public comment.
8. Ordinances: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 754 South State
Street
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend the zoning of property at approximately 754 South State Street from D-2
(Downtown Support District) to D-1 (Central Business District). The purpose of the
proposed amendment is to allow for the redevelopment of the property with an urban
hospital. The Council will also consider an ordinance that would amend the text of
Section 21A.33.050 of the Salt Lake City Code to add Hospitals (including accessory
lodging facility), and Ambulance Services (indoor & outdoor) as Conditional Uses in the
D-1 Central Business District. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to
another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petitioner: Kirton McConkie, Petition
No.: PLNPCM2022-01109
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/754StateStreetRezone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Mano, seconded by Councilmember Dugan to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Brian Fullmer gave a brief introduction on the Ordinance.
Christian Harrison requested the City require the developers to submit an in-depth
development plan as well as establish a development agreement before this item
was voted on by the Council.
Cindy Cromer requested the Council reconsider the zoning map amendment and
consider other plans.
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
NONE.
Item not held.
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
Council Member Petro thanked the Mayor and the City for the drone show on the Fourth
of July.
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.)
Kasey O’Connor spoke about concerns around Rose Park Lane and requested the
Council respond to letters sent and address the issues stated.
Angela Morgan spoke on homeless regulations and the safety issues regarding camps
on private property and requested more oversight.
Chiron O Wade spoke on the broken pumps at Liberty Park pond and the death of the
local ducks due to heat stroke and requested the Council fix this issue as soon as
possible.
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E.NEW BUSINESS:
NONE.
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance Clarification: Downtown Building Height and Street Activation
Text Amendment
The Council will clarify intended adjustments for the ordinance proposed and adopted at
the June 6, 2023 meeting for the amendments to various sections of Title 21A of the Salt
Lake City Code regarding Downtown Plan area building height and street activation
regulations. The clarification relates to street activation language that was excluded from
an earlier draft of the ordinance that was clarified in a later version of the ordinance but
not included in the adopted version. Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-00529.
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 - Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Puy, seconded by Councilmember Dugan to accept
the clarification and adopt the ordinance as prepared for this meeting.
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy,
Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
G.CONSENT:
1.
Ordinances: Truth-in-Taxation Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting one or more ordinances adopting the final rate of tax
levy, for all City funds including the Library Fund, in an amount greater than the Certified
Tax Rate, upon all real and personal property within Salt Lake City made taxable by law
for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and adopting the final budget, including the Library Budget, for
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Fiscal Year 2023-24.
2.
Resolution: Clarification on Senator Jake Garn Greeting Room Name at the
Salt Lake City International Airport
The Council will consider adopting a resolution clarifying the name of the Salt Lake
International Airport Greeting Room as the Senator Jake Garn Greeting Room after
former Salt Lake City Mayor and Utah Senator Jake Garn. A previous resolution did not
include Senator Garn’s first name.
3.
Board Appointment: Racial Equity and Policing Commission: Michael Ryan
Hogan
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Michael “Ryan” Hogan to the
Racial Equity and Policing Commission for a term ending December 20, 2025.
4.
Board Appointment: Parks, Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, and Trails
Advisory Board: Kerri Nakamura
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Kerri Nakamura to the Parks,
Natural Lands, Urban Forestry and Trails Advisory Board for a term ending July 11,
2026.
5.
Board Reappointment: Library Board: Sarah Reale
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Sarah Reale to the Library
Board for a term ending June 30, 2026.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Wharton to approve
the Consent agenda. .
AYE: Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin
Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
H.ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting adjourned at 7:38
Minutes Approved: October 3, 2023
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City Council Chair Darin Mano
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City Recorder
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Darin Mano (Oct 10, 2023 14:58 MDT)
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