01/09/2024 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
The following Council Members were present:
Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez
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
Present City Staff:
Katherine Lewis – City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, Michelle Barney –
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, Mary Beth
Thompson – Chief Financial Officer, Nick Tarbet – Senior Public Policy Analyst, Lindsey Nikola
–Deputy Chief of Staff, Sara Javoronok – Senior Planner, Chief Karl Lieb – Fire Administration,
Chimalli Hernandez-Garcia – Neighborhood Specialist- Mayor Office, Katie Riser – Community
Outreach Special Projects & Equity Coordinator
The meeting was called to order at 4:48 pm
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Work Session Items
1.Nomination of Council Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar
Year 2024 ~ 4:15 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will take a straw poll to nominate the Council Chair and Vice Chair for
calendar year 2024. The process includes expressions of interest from Council Members,
nominations for each position, and then voting each for the Chair and Vice Chair
positions.
Council Member Mano stated it had been an honor to serve as the Chair for 2023 and
reviewed the process of electing a Chair and Vice Chair for 2024.
Council Member Puy nominated Council Member Petro for Chair.
Council Member Petro accepted the nomination and expressed gratitude for the ability to
watch/experience the expertise of past and current leadership.
Cindy Lou Trishman read the ballot results.
Council Members unanimously elected Council Member Petro as 2024 Chair of the City
Council.
Council Member Mano nominated Council Member Wharton for Vice Chair.
Council Member Wharton accepted the nomination.
Council Member Mano spoke to the reason for nominating Council Member Wharton as
Vice Chair.
Council Members unanimously elected Council Member Wharton as 2024 Vice Chair of
the City Council.
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Katie Riser provided updates regarding:
Community Engagement
•Ways to engage with the City www.slc.gov/feedback/
•Planning Commission projects/events:
◦Historic Overlay Enforcement
◾January 10, 2024
◦ Gas Stations New Water Bodies
◾January 10, 2024
• Other
◦ Demolition in Historic Districts
•Public Lands projects/events:
◦ Emerald Ribbon – Phase 1 of engagement was now closed
◦ Warm Springs and North Gateway Park
◦ Park Survey closed December 30, 2023
Chimalli Hernandez-Garcia presented:
Love your Block Program
• Newly hired Neighborhood Specialists – Chimalli Hernandez-Garcia and Diana
Ramirez
• Expansion into Ballpark and Guadalupe
• Open application March 1 to March 30, 2024
2022-2023 Recap
• 72 website Community Improvement Projects
• $110,000 invested into the Westside
• 4,197 volunteers activated
• www.slc.gov/mayor/love-your-block/
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2.Informational: Updates from the Administration ~ 4:30 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.
• We still have three months for snowpack to build (or not) before the official start
of the water year on April 1, 2024
• Monitoring was ongoing and continued conservation was important
Andrew Johnston provided updates regarding:
Homeless Resource Center (HRC) Utilization
• 99% full-base shelter capacity + winter beds
• Code Blue beds have not been full yet
Encampment Impact Mitigation:
• None – due to Code Blue and recent storms
Resource Fair:
• January 12, 2024, at Gail Miller HRC (inside for guests)
• Fairs would be moved to all emergency shelter locations through the winter
Point In Time Count:
• Thursday, January 25 - Saturday, January 27, 2024 4:00 pm – 6:00 am
• Volunteers were needed
Code Blue Shelters:
• 2nd & 2nd Coalition, Valley Behavioral Health, West Valley Winter Shelter, HRC's
• Volunteers were needed
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Lindsey Nikola presented:
Hydrologic Update
• Snowpack percent of median (1991-2020) for local watershed basins that were our
primary sources of drinking water: City Creek Canyon - 87%, Parleys Canyon -
82%, Big Cottonwood Canyon - 73% Little Cottonwood Canyon - 92%
• Snowpack percent of median (1991-2020) for other watershed basins of interest to
Salt Lake City: Emigration Canyon - 87%, Mill Creek Canyon - 78% Jordan River -
72%, Great Salt Lake Basin - 78%
• Deer Creek Reservoir, a critical water source and storage for SLC and the Wasatch
Front is 94% full as of January 7, 2024
• Utah Lake, an important lynchpin for SLC water supplies and the entire Wasatch
Front was currently at 93.71% full
• Drought monitor as of January 2, 2024 – no drought listing for Salt Lake County
and 68% of state; however, hydrologic drought persisted for the Great Salt Lake
• While not as large as last year’s snowpack, we have seen much worse snowpack
over the last several years. Over the next week, canyon watersheds were expected
to receive several feet of snow, adding more water to our stored supply
Nick Tarbet gave a brief overview of the proposal.
Sara Javoronok presented the proposal including:
• Project request – change from RMU-45 (Residential/Mixed Use) to the TSA-UC-C
(Transit Station Area-Urban Center-Core) Zoning District
• What was allowable under each zoning district such as height and use
• Future development plans were not submitted with the rezone application
• Considerations of compatibility with planning documents and nearby properties
• Planning Commission having forwarded a positive recommendation to the Council
regarding the proposal
• Positive feedback was received during the Planning Commission public hearing
Council Members, Sara Javoronok, and Nick Tarbet discussed:
• Ground floor activation requirements under current and proposed zoning
• Size of units that would be constructed in the development
◦ A development plan was not required to be submitted with the application
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•Affordability of units
• Property included in the proposal
• What public benefit would the development provide with the rezone request
◦ Street activation
◦ Options could be discussed when construction was underway
3.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning of
properties located at approximately 357 and 375 East 500 South, 464-466 South 400
East, and 460-462 South 400 East from RMU-45 (Residential/Mixed Use) to TSA-UC-C
(Transit Station Area Urban Center Core) zoning district. This proposal would allow for
ground-floor retail with residential units above the first floor, though the applicant has
not included development plans with this request. Consideration may be given to
rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project
is within Council District 4. Petitioner: Zachary Jones of Cowboy Partners, on behalf of
the property owners.
For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/500South400EastRezone.
Ordinance: Rezone at 357 and 375 East 500 South, 464-466 ~ 4:45 p.m.
South 400 East, and 460-462 South 400 East
Zack Jones (Applicant) and Lee Dial (Cowboy Partners Developer) stated the
development was for 54 market rate two-bedroom units to provide affordable housing for
downtown.
Council Members, Zack Jones and Lee Dial discussed:
Dee Brewer (Downtown Alliance Executive Director), Jessica Thesing (Downtown
Alliance Deputy Director), and Carly Gillespie (Downtown Farmers Market Deputy
Director/Urban Food Connections of Utah) presented:
• Downtown Alliance 2023 report (full version of the report contained in the
meeting materials)
◦ Downtown Alliance responsibilities
◦ Operating Budget FY2024 – $5,150,000
◦ Key Objectives FY 2024
◦ 2023 Stakeholder Engagement
◦ 2023 Economic Benchmark Report
◦ 2023 Marketing Highlights
◦ Downtown Visitation Trends 2022/2023 Current
• Farmers Market Update
◦ Downtown Farmers Market impact 2023
◦ Downtown Farmers Winter Market
◦ Downtown Farmers Market new location 2025
• Ambassadors Update
◦ 2023 Metrics
• Open Streets 2023 Report
◦ Programming
◦ 2023 cost categories
◦ Activation comparison by year
◦ Costs and funding comparisons by year
◦ Future considerations
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and developments in downtown such as the Street Ambassador Program, Open Main
Street, the increasing residential downtown population and visitors among other topics.
The Downtown Alliance is funded by a special assessment of commercial properties
downtown to pay for economic promotion activities and holiday lighting. The assessment
was originally established in 1991 and has been reviewed, adjusted, and renewed every
three years.
4.Informational: Downtown Alliance Updates ~ 5:05 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the Downtown Alliance about program updates
Council requested the Applicants meet with development partners and return with more
information/options on what the public/community benefits would be if this rezone and
additional height were allowed on this property.
• Adding more units to a project did not justify a rezone of the property and was not
a greater benefit to the community
• Discussion of the end result needed to be brought to the table before the higher
density could be granted
• Setting a precedent for other projects asking for the same concession in the future
• Requiring affordable housing could create an issue for the property and would not
move forward
• Difference with this application was the current and proposed zones were similar
and allowed similar uses
• Options for the proposal without denying or putting constraints on the
application at this time
• Next steps for the proposal
among other items.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY24.
Council Members, Ben Luedtke, Mary Beth Thompson, and Karl Lieb discussed
the Modified Proposal for item A-1: Fire Department Medical Response Civilian Single
Role Paramedics Request for Two New full time employees (FTEs) and Reclassify Two
Vacant Entry-level Firefighter FTEs including:
• The cost the current fiscal year would be neutral but in FY2025 the cost would be
$133,266
• Purpose of staffing changes
• Paramedic’s role versus an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT’s)
• The need to do these types of changes in staffing during regular budget seasons and
not in the interm
Straw Poll
Support for the modified proposal of item A-1: Fire Department Medical Response
Civilian Single Role Paramedics Request for Two New FTEs and Reclassify Two Vacant
Entry-level Firefighter FTEs. Supported by all Council Members present.
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5.Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.3 for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Follow-up ~ 5:35 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about Budget Amendment No.3 for the
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget. Budget amendments happen several times each year to
reflect adjustments to the City’s budgets, including proposed project additions and
modifications. The proposed amendment includes four new full-time paramedic
employees in the Fire Department's Medical Response Team, creation of a Legislative
Division with four new full-time employees in the City Attorney's Office, over $6 million
of additional transportation impact fees for reconstructing 2100 South through the Sugar
House Business district and the 600 North / 700 North corridor transformation project
Council Members, Dee Brewer, Jessica Thesing, and Carly Gillespie discussed:
• How visitor statistics were tracked
• Growth rates in the City
• New location of the Farmers Market – importance of addressing parking, seating,
and amenities
• Ensuring a contingency plan was in place for moving the Farmers Market in 2025
in case the new location was not ready
• What expanding the footprint of the Farmers Market included
• Invite the Council into the conversations regarding moving the Farmers Market
and budget line items to help Council Members make better decisions
9.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:
• Review of the 2024 Calendar;
• Financial Disclosure;
• Newsletters for Public Utilities; and
• Scheduling items.
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6.Board Appointment: Airport Board – Luz Escamilla ~ 6:05 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Luz Escamilla prior to considering appointment to the Airport
Board for a term ending January 9, 2028.
Interview was held. Council Member Mano said Senator Luz Escamilla’s name would be
on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
7.Board Appointment: Airport Board – Nathan Rafferty ~ 6:10 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Nathan Rafferty prior to considering appointment to the
Airport Board for a term ending January 9, 2028.
Interview was held. Council Member Mano said Nathan Rafferty’s name would be on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
Standing Items
8.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
No report.
(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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10.Tentative Closed Session
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 ment
health of an individual;
b. strategy sessions to discuss collective bargainin
c. strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigatio
d. strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real propert
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 un
consideration; or
(ii) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the
possible terms;
e. strategy sessions to discuss the sale of real property, including any form of
water right or water shares, if:
(i)i) public discussion of the transaction wou
(A)A) disclose the appraisal or estimated value of the property un
consideration; or
(B)B) prevent the public body from completing the transaction on the b
possible terms;
(ii) the public body previously gave public notice that the property woul
offered for sale; and
Cindy Gust- Jenson reviewed items needing the Council’s final approval:
• Group Photo – scheduled for February 20, 2024
• Meeting Calendar
◦ Council to notify Staff of any conflicting dates
• Financial Disclosure
◦ Council to notify Staff if they need any documents
• Council District Newsletters for Public Utilities Mailing
◦ April – Mano
◦ August – Lopez Chavez
◦ December – Petro, Puy
◦ Will inform Liaison – Wharton
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm
Minutes Approved:
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City Council Chair Victoria Petro
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City Recorder
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Victoria Petro (Feb 12, 2024 13:30 MST)
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