06/01/2023 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
The following Council Members were present:
Ana Valdemoros, Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano
The following Council Members were absent:
Amy Fowler
Present Legislative leadership:
Cindy Gust-Jenson – Executive Director, Jennifer Bruno – Deputy Director, Lehua Weaver –
Associate Deputy Director
Present Administrative leadership:
Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Lisa Shaffer – Chief Administrative Officer
Present City Staff:
Katherine Lewis – City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott –
Minutes & Records Clerk, Thais Stewart – Deputy City Recorder, Taylor Hill – Constituent
Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant, Allison Rowland – Public Policy
Analyst, Andrew Johnston – Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach, Lorena Riffo
Jenson – Economic Development Director, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy Analyst, Jake
Maxwell – Deputy Director Economic Development, Felica Baca – Arts Division Director, Jorge
Chamorro – Director of Public Services, Chief Karl Lieb – Attendee, Natasha Thomas –
Attendee
The meeting was called to order at 1:05 pm
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Work Session Items
Click Here for the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24
1.Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget: Fire Department ~ 1:00 p.m.
45 min
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Fire Department budget for Fiscal
Year 2023-24.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 1, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 and Tuesday, June 6,
2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Jennifer Bruno introduced Karl Lieb (Fire Chief) who presented the Fiscal Year
2023-24 Fire Department Budget and the following information:
•14 fire stations around SLC
•Community Health Access Team (CHAT) response ability
•Medical Response Team (MRT)
•Budget request for 5 full-time employees (FTE) – 4 social workers and 1 medical
divisions captain
Council Member Dugan asked Chief Leib to clarify the department's request for 5
FTE. Chief Lieb expressed that the added employees and social workers will aid in
response time from CHAT and MRT. Chief Lieb stated social work intervention has
proven to be an asses to the first responders and does not delay the MRT that is required
to stay.
Council Member Valdemoros expressed excitement for this pilot program and asked for
clarification on the following;
•How are they finding new full-time employees?
◦Natasha Thomas explained the department was in contact with newly
graduated or graduating students in search of a career after graduation and
that they will work during the day.
•How is the department recruiting social workers for this role and could the City
incentivize this program or create an apprenticeship?
◦Chief Lieb was in contact with universities and other entities to create
an incentive program and or apprenticeships.
Council Member Petro thanked the Fire Department for their clear and presentable
metrics.
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget: Department of Economic ~ 1:45 p.m.
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2.Development
45 min
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed budget for the Department of
Economic Development for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 1, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 and Tuesday, June 6,
2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Silvia Richards introduced the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget for the
Department of Economic Development.
Lorena Riffo Jenson and Jake Maxwell presented the following information
regarding the budget:
•22 total staff members
•Key Initiatives & Projects
◦Youth Career Pathways
◦Community Gardens
◦West Side Art
◦Twighlight Concert Series
◦Open Streets
•Request of $80,000
•Strategic Plan to clearly define objectives, organizational structure, project and
programs execution of SLC priorities
Jake Maxwell discussed the Bio-Tech Career and Technical Education Program (CTE)
success looking to expand the program within high schools. Jake Maxwell expressed that
Youth Summit is a great way to introduce the arts children in the community an spark
interest.
Felicia Baca discussed the art assessment of areas for future art installations and the
audit discrepancy from last year. The Art Council has put procedures in place to ensure
the accuracy of the entries in future reports and are working directly with Mary Beth
Thompson on these audit issues.
Council Members discussed the following;
•Using mitigation funds and construction funds and how these finds were used last
year
•How Salt Lake plans to offset the pains of local small businesses
•Iconic west side art projects and special assessment areas.
Council Member Puy requested reports for the following;
•What was learned from last year's budget
•The next steps in the projects
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•How Salt Lake City measures success
•What was the specific goal of the Economic Development Department
•How the department ensures no further audit discrepancies occur
Council Member Mano requested to flag the construction budget as a potential addition
in the budget.
Council Member Valdemoros requested a Tax Return report be included in the Economic
Development Strategic Plan to show what the return would be if Salt Lake City invests a
certain amount in a plan.
Council Members thanked the department for their efforts to bring the community
together.
3.Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget: Office of the City Attorney ~ 2:30 p.m.
45 min
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Attorney’s Office budget for Fiscal
Year 2023-24.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 1, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 and Tuesday, June 6,
2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Sylvia Richards introduced the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget for the City Attorney Office
and the 3 other divisions overseen by the City Attorneys Department – City Recorders,
Civil Practice (Prosecutors).
Katie Lewis presented the following budget information:
•Attorney’s Office represents every Salt Lake department and both branches of
government
•Leadership team of 4 division chiefs
•Asking for office updates that are needed
•2 new full time employees (FTE) for the department
•Increased salary requests for FTE paid at market value will be supported by the
City Attorney
Sim Gill, Ralph Chamness, and Paul Fuller from the Prosecutors office presented
information on the Prosecutors Budget requests:
•Priority of Salary parity within the prosecution community and the market rate
salary adjustment
•Vacancy rate of 31% with 5 current open prosecutor positions
•A request for a grant for the “Miami Model” Prosecutor position
Council Member Petro and Ralph Chamness discussed why the report and numbers were
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not submitted to the Salt Lake on time and what was done to the culture of the office to
increase quality of life of the Prosecutors.
4.Tentative Break ~ 3:15 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
5.Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget: Unresolved Issues Follow-up ~ 3:35 p.m.
60 min
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about unresolved issues relating to the
proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, May 25, 2023 and Thursday, June 1, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 and Tuesday, June 6,
2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Jennifer Bruno, Lisa Shaffer and Andrew Johnston discussed the following
information (for full report of unresolved issues refer to the Meeting Materials);
•Redevelopment Agency funding and where that could be used in other projects in
Salt Lake
•Added construction budget increase of $300,00
•Proposed RV Complained Team for RVs parked longer than City code allows,
•RV Compliance Team of 3 ongoing Full Time Employees (FTE) and 1 vehicle –
ongoing cost $325,000 -one time cost $360,000
•Recourses for current unsheltered individuals
•Sanctioned Camping possibilities, safety issues and other data needed to be
gathered
Jennifer Bruno discussed the following projects, the most flexible budget dollars and
dormant HUD Funds being used:
•Neighborhworks Partnerships
•Citywide Additional Dwelling Units (ADU)
•Switch Pointe Gap Financing
•Sanctioned Camping Grant
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•Naturally occurring affordable housing loan program
Jorge Chamorro discussed the City reporting regarding size and locations of
unsheltered camps and the core function of the FTE response team to ensure compliance
with the 48-hour rule.
Council Member Puy requested a proposal for Salt Lake to enforce rules, obtain resources
and opportunities for those living in Recreational Vehicles (RVs) that the RV Compliance
Team respond to, suggested black water vouchers and other possible ways to connect
available recourses throughout Salt Lake and the State of Utah.
Council will continue the discussion on sanctioned campgrounds/ camping at a future
meeting.
Straw poll
Support for Neighborworks partnership, citywide ADU incentives, naturally
occurring affordable housing loan program (funding our future) and RDA
housing funding sources. all Council Members present were in favor.
6.Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget: Governmental Immunity Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about the proposed Governmental Immunity
budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24, which is the City's self-insurance fund for liability claims.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 1, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 and Tuesday, June 6,
2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Item not held
7.Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget: Human Resources
Department Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about the proposed Human Resources
Department budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 1, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 and Tuesday, June 6,
2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
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Written Briefing Only
8.Ordinance: Amendments to the Salt Lake City Consolidated
Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about an ordinance that would amend various
fees and fee information set forth in the Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 1, 2023
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 and Tuesday, June 6,
2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Written Briefing Only
Standing Items
9.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
No Report
10.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-Jensen discussed meeting schedules and the process to fill the District 7
vacancy.
11.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:
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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.
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Meeting adjourned at 4:33 pm
Minutes Approved: August 15, 2023
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City Council Chair Darin Mano
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City Recorder
Please refer to Meeting Materials (available at www.data.slc.gov by selecting Public Body
Minutes) for supportive content including electronic recordings and comments submitted prior
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This document along with the digital recording constitutes the official minutes of the City
Council Work Session meeting held Thursday, June 1, 2023 and is not intended to serve as a full
transcript. Please refer to the electronic recording for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-
4-203.
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6-1-2023 Work Session Minutes
Final Audit Report 2023-08-23
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