07/18/2023 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
The following Council Members were present:
Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano,
Sarah Young
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:
Mark Kittrell – Deputy City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, DeeDee Robinson –
Minutes & Records Clerk, Thais Stewart – Deputy City Recorder, Taylor Hill – Constituent
Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant, Andrew Johnston – Director of
Homelessness Policy and Outreach, Ben Luedtke – Senior Public Policy Analyst, Blake Thomas
– Community & Neighborhoods Director, Brian Fullmer – Constituent Liaison, Policy Analyst,
Kristin Riker – Public Lands Department Director, Nick Norris – Planning Director, Nick Tarbet
– Senior Public Policy Analyst, Kelsey Lindquist – Senior Planner, Ashley Cleveland – Mayor's
Senior Advisor, Jorge Chamorro – Public Services Director, Daniel Echeverria – Senior Planner,
Tammy Hunsaker – Deputy Director of Community Services, Mayara Lima – Planning
Manager, Madison Blodgett – Associate Planner, Jonathan Larsen – Transportation Director,
Lindsey Nikola – Deputy Chief of Staff
The meeting was called to order at: 2:03 pm.
Council Member Mano Chaired the meeting.
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Work Session Items
1.Informational: Updates from the Administration ~ 2:00 p.m.
15 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
Ashley Cleveland provided information regarding:
Community Engagement Highlights
•Ways to engage with the City at www.slc.gov/feedback/
•Planning Department projects/events
•Arts Council’s West Side Art Project information
•Public Lands projects/events
•Mayor’s Office
◦July Community Office hours and locations
◦Fleet Block – Art Healing Comment Form
•July 2023 City events
Andrew Johnston provided information regarding:
Homelessness Update
•Resource Center utilization data
•Rapid Intervention Team/Encampment Impact Mitigation locations/information
•Resource Fair was held Friday July 14, 2023 at Pioneer Park
•Kayak Court to be held on July 21, 2023 on the Jordan River
•Summer cooling station information
2.Resolution: Capital Improvement Program Projects Follow-
up ~ 2:15 p.m.
75 min
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about the City's 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
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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)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 6, 2023; Tuesday, July 11, 2023; and Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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
Ben Luedtke provided information regarding the following items on the Funding Log
(not recommended for funding) and Council Members reviewed/discussed each item.
•Item #39: $162,500 – Indiana Avenue Area – Transit & Trail Connections
•Item #40: $200K – Multimodal Capital Maintenance
◦Council Member Puy requested additional information regarding how far the
funding would go and a list of projects and locations of the proposed work
◦Council Member Mano requested a current assessment of the assets/severity
of deferred maintenance before moving forward with funding
◦Jorge Chamorro explained the intention of the requested funding and
noted this item was submitted in coordination with the Transportation
Department
•Item #41: $4M – 700 South (Phase 7, 4600 West to 5000 West) Additional
Funding
•Item #42: $336,500 – 800 South 1000 East Crosswalk Upgrade
•Item #43: $85K – Central 900 South Streetscape Improvements
•Item #44: $93K – Sugar House Community Map Project
•Item #45: $2M – Phase I: Plaza 349 Life Safety, Security, and HVAC Upgrades
•Item #46: $494K – Implementation of Safety Enhancements West Side Foothill
Drive
◦Council Member Dugan explained the importance/reasoning for the request
◦Jon Larsen indicated this project was listed as number 74/77 out of 113 on
the ranked list of prioritized zones and speed/crash data and equity were
factored into the zones
•Item #47: $100K – Reimagining 400 West and 400 North
•Item #48: $533K – 11 Avenue Park Pavilion, Trees, and Benches
•Item #49: $262K – New Liberty Park Crosswalks and Trails
•Item #50: $450K – Sunnyside and Arapeen Signal & Safety Improvements
•Item #51: $500K – Wasatch Hollow Park: Engagement, Planning & Restoration
◦Kristin Riker explained additional funding would be requested from the
County for repairs to irrigations systems damaged by vehicles and indicated
this item was for dog park options
Ordinances: Form Based Urban Neighborhood Zoning Text ~ 3:30 p.m.
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•Item #52: $470,700 – Hansen Avenue West Entrance/Exit
•Item #53: $479K – Nevada Street Reconstruction
•Item #54: $500K – Sunnyside Pickleball Courts
•Item #55: $351K – 1200 East Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk
•Item #56: $500K – Salt Lake City Petanque Court(s)
•Item #57: $210K – Ensign Peak Nature Park Improvements
◦Council Member Wharton explained the importance/reasoning for the
request and the possibility of additional fundraising to complete the
requested work
•Item #58: $502,500 – 11 Avenue Park Pickleball Expansion
•Item #32: $150K – Sugar House Safe Side Streets (Part 2)
◦Council Member Young explained this item was a high priority for her
related to the needs of the neighborhood
•General Fund and Funding Our Future balances
•Council Member requested items (not recommended for funding):
◦Item #21: $30K – Rose Park Lane Landscaping – funding the traffic calming
element/driver feedback signs (requested by Council Member Petro)
◦Item #22: $530K – Richmond Park Community Playground (requested by
Council Member Valdemoros)
◾Kristin Riker explained this would be in addition to any amenities
the neighborhood wanted for the GO Bond in Richmond Park
◦Item #27: $495K – North Temple Arts and Tourism District Improvements
(requested by Council Member Puy)
◦Item #7: $2.5M – Additional Funding for Livable Streets (requested by
Council Member Mano)
◦Item #46: $494,126 – Westside of Foothill Drive Safety
Enhancements (requested by Council Member Dugan)
◦Item #57: $210K – Ensign Peak Nature Access and Security Improvements
(requested by Council Member Wharton)
◦Item #32: $150K – Sugar House Safe Side Streets Phase 2 (requested by
Council Member Young)
3.Amendment
10 min.
The Council will receive an update on 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 (Form Based Urban Neighborhood 3 District) to the
fleet block property 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. It also
has more regulations that control those aspects of development than traditional zones.
The proposal would apply regulations to future developments such as building design,
height, bulk, use, and other development standards and land uses. The regulations are
intended to support the block’s redevelopment. 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
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - TBD
Hold hearing to accept public comment - TBD
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Nick Tarbet provided a brief introduction.
Daniel Echeverria and Nick Norris provided information regarding:
FB-UN3 Ordinance Update
•Ordinance split into two parts:
◦Text Amendment – creates the FB-UN3 zone itself
◦Map Amendment – maps the FB-UN3 zone over the Fleet Block
•Ordinance updated to reflect recently adopted codes and eliminate code conflicts
◦Downtown zoning updates, tech land uses, etc.
•Active ground floor uses for buildings over 100’ in length
•Building length limit vs. property/lot size limit
•Open Space definition and details
Straw Poll: Support to require 10% open space on ground floor/level. Council
Members Valdemoros and Dugan were in favor. Council Members Young, Mano, Puy,
Petro, Wharton were not in favor of the poll.
Council Member Puy offered his support for the proposed changes.
4.Informational: Fleet Block Zoning and Disposition Strategy
Update ~ 3:40 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update on the status and disposition strategy related to the
Fleet Block, an 8.75-acres of City-owned property located between 300 and 400 West
and between 800 and 900 South. Until 2010, this property was utilized by the City to
manage its vehicle fleet. After the Fleet function was moved to a facility farther to the
west, the City has conducted due diligence and various studies to prepare the property for
redevelopment. The goal of these efforts is to turn this City-owned property into a
community asset that will contribute to the economic, social, and environmental
betterment of the City.
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFleetBlock.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
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Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Blake Thomas and Tammy Hunsaker provided information regarding:
Fleet Block Development Update
•Property overview
•Current status
◦The Administration asks that the Council:
◾Approve the rezone
◾Indicate support for size and location of the public space
◾Provide any additional policy direction on the development plan
•Proposed site plan
•Proposed public space
•Budget considerations
•Leveraging public benefits (land sale vs. ground lease – hypothetical example)
•Development and procurement considerations
•Request for proposal/qualifications (RFP/Q) equity and inclusion
Council Members, Tammy Hunsaker, and Blake Thomas discussed:
•Retaining ownership and leasing vs. selling the property
•Private vs. public roadways within the development
•Seeking a heavily vegetated plaza over a park to accommodate different uses
Straw Poll: Preliminary support for proposed site plan shown today. All Council
Members present were in favor.
5.Tentative Break ~ 4:10 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
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6.Ordinance: 1782 South 1600 East Zoning Map and Master
Plan Amendment ~ 4:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the Sugar House
Master Plan Future Land Use Map and the Zoning Map for 1782 South 1600 East. The
amendments are sought for the purpose of eventually legalizing the property in order to
construct a single-family dwelling. The applicant is seeking to rezone the property from
R-1/7000 (Single-Family Residential) to SR-3 (Special Development Residential). The
applicant is also seeking to amend the Sugar House Future Land Use Map from Low
Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. No development plans have been
submitted at this time. The properties are within Council District 7. Petitioner: Blaine
Properties LLC,
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Brian Fullmer provided a brief introduction.
Kelsey Lindquist provided information regarding:
•Subject property location (considered to be a part of 1572 East Blaine Avenue)
•Proposed zoning amendment (from R-1/7000 to SR-3)
•Zoning district comparison
•Proposed plan amendment (Sugar House Future Land Use Map/from low to
medium density residential)
•Amendments are being sought to legalize an illegal subdivision for the purposes of
development
•Negative recommendation from both Planning Commission and Planning Staff
•Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) possibilities for the property
Council Member Wharton cautioned on the issue of process and precedence and
provided reasoning for denying the request.
Anthony Rossi (Applicant) provided information regarding:
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•Classification of the property
•Original subdivision information contrasted with current site condition
•Benefits of rezoning the property to SR-3
•How the proposed plan related to Growing SLC and Plan Salt Lake housing plans
•Proposed site plan
•Estimated building area on subject property
7.Ordinance: Sugar House Drive-Through Text Amendment ~ 4:50 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would amend 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.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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
Brian Fullmer provided an introduction.
Mayara Lima and Nick Norris provided information regarding:
•Details of the request – initiated by Planning Commission to prohibit new drive-
through uses in Sugar House Business District
•Proposed amendments
•Existing drive-through facilities – considered a non-conforming use
•Public engagement feedback – benefits vs. alternative considerations
•Professional best practices – drive-through uses not appropriate for walkable
districts and benefits of walkable districts
•Businesses with no drive-through access
•How the proposed amendment related to plan polices and initiatives
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8.Ordinance: Sight Distance Triangle Text Amendment ~ 5:20 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about 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.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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
Brian Fullmer provided a brief introduction.
Madison Blodgett and Nick Norris provided information regarding:
•Details of the project request
•Definition and benefits of site distance triangle
•Proposed changes – adding alleys and height restrictions, clarifying language
•Illustration of site distance triangle
•Impact to existing structures – continued use of legally existing structures
(fences/walls/hedges, buildings, other structures)
9.Board Appointment: Cultural Core Finance Committee –
Spencer Lawson ~ 5:40 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Spencer Lawson prior to considering appointment to the
Cultural Core Finance Committee for a term ending July 18, 2025.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
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Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Interview held. Council Member Mano said Spencer Lawson’s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
10.Board Appointment: Business Advisory Board – Anne Olsen ~ 5:45 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Anne Olsen prior to considering appointment to the Business
Advisory Board for a term ending December 27, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Interview held. Council Member Mano said Anne Olsen’s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
11.Board Appointment: Police Civilian Review Board – Emina
Alibegovic ~ 5:50 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Emina Alibegovic prior to considering appointment to the
Police Civilian Review Board for a term ending September 7, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Interview held. Council Member Mano said Emina Alibegovic’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
12.Board Appointment: Police Civilian Review Board – Justin
Neville ~ 5:55 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Justin Neville prior to considering appointment to the Police
Civilian Review Board for a term ending September 7, 2026.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Interview held. Council Member Mano said Justin Neville’s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
Standing Items
13.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Item not held.
14.Report and Announcements from the Executive Director -
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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.
Cindy Gust-Jenson provided information regarding:
•Seeking support for funding lighting for a baseball field in Riverside Park (in
which one of the ball fields would be supported through a contribution from the
Larry H. Miller Family Foundation) – There was no opposition by Council
Members
•Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) representatives arriving this week – and
if the Council could host a breakfast – There was no opposition by Council
Members
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•Provided options for Council group photo dates – September 5, 2023 was chosen
by Council Members
•Sister City Program – Events beginning Saturday and confirming which Council
Members will attend each event – Council Members listed the events they would
be attending
15.Tentative Closed Session -
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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:
(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.
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.
Item not held.
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Meeting adjourned at: 6:00 pm.
Minutes Approved: November 7, 2023.
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City Council Chair – Darin Mano
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City Recorder – Cindy Trishman
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Darin Mano (Nov 14, 2023 14:02 MST)
July 18, 2023 Work Session Minutes - Approved
November 7, 2023
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