03/26/2024 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, March 26, 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, Jill Love – Chief Administrator, Officer Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff
Present City Staff:
Katherine Lewis – City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott –
Minutes & Records Clerk, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany –
Staff Assistant, Ben Luedtke – Senior Public Policy Analyst, Brian Fullmer – Constituent
Liaison, Policy Analyst, Nick Tarbet – Senior Public Policy Analyst, Andrew Johnston – Director
of Homelessness Policy and Outreach, Kelsey Lindquist – Senior Planner, Daniel Echeverria –
Senior Planner, Joshua Rebollo – Community Liaison, Angela Price – Legislative Affairs
Director, Lex Traughber – Senior Planner - Community & Neighborhoods, David Salazar –
Compensation Manager, Lorena Riffo Jenson – Director of Economic Development, Katie
Matheson – Economic Development Manager - Marketing & Research, Felica Baca – Arts
Division Director, Jacob Maxwell – Deputy Director Economic Development, Jon Larsen –
Director of Transportation (Engineer), David Quealy – Senior City Attorney , Ross Chambless –
Board Member
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 pm
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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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.
Josh Rebollo and Andrew Johnston gave the following updates:
•Administrative Updates
•Ways to engage with the City: www.slc.gov/feedback/
•Planning Department events/projects
•Public Lands Department events/projects
•Mayor’s Community Office Hours locations, dates, and times for April 2024
•Homelessness updates
•Code Blue
•Shelter Capacity
•Homeless Resource Center utilization data
•Encampment Impact Mitigation (EIM)
•Resource Fair to be held April 12, 2024 at Pioneer Park, 9:30-12:30pm
•Winter overflow shelter details
2.Informational: 300 West Corridor and Central Pointe Station
Area Plan ~ 2:15 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the 300 West Corridor and Station Area Plan
which covers the blocks adjacent to 300 West between approximately 1000 South and
2100 South. The update of the plan will provide guidance on anticipated development in
the area. The City was awarded funding from the Wasatch Front Regional Council
(WFRC) for the development of the small area plan.
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Nick Tarbet introduced the item.
Daniel Echeverria introduced the project and handed the time over to Jessica
Garrow (Community Development Director, Design Workshop) and
Marianne Stuck (Urban Designer and Planner, Design
Workshop), who presented the following information:
•Study area located at 300 West Corridor
•Linear Park Public Realm
•Process and community engagement
•Walkable district goals
•Mixed-use redevelopment
•Public/private green spaces
•Housing option varieties
•Maximum heights and density criteria
•300 West mixed use and commercial
•Trail along TRAX line
•Low scale residential
•Open space
3.Informational: State Legislative Briefing ~ 2:45 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about issues affecting the City that may arise during
the 2024 Utah State Legislative Session.
Angela Price, David Quealy, and Kate Bradshaw ( Holland & Hart LLP) gave
the following presentation regarding the 2024 Legislative Session:
•Bill Statistics
◦1,487 bills filed
◦934 bills introduced
◦591 bills passed
◦SLC tracked 282 bills
◦Over 50 bills amended
◦44 high-priority bills
◦1,520 comment solicitations
◦Governor Cox vetoed seven bills
•HB 548 Alcohol Amendments
•HB 491 Data Privacy Amendments
•HB 562 Utah Fairpark Area Investment Homelessness Appropriations
•SB 272 Capital City Reinvestment Zone Amendments
•Gratitude for the Legislative Tracking tool from the Recorders Office and to Cindy
Lou Trishman
4.Ordinance: Window Requirements for New Construction in
The City’s Local Historic Districts ~ 3:15 p.m.
20 min.
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The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend various sections of
Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code and amend the adopted design standards for
residential and multifamily structures pertaining to the regulation of windows in the H
Historic Preservation Overlay which includes properties within local historic districts and
landmark sites. The proposed amendments add clarity to existing processes in terms of
appropriate window materials, window location, and window installation in new
construction projects. The City currently has 14 local historic districts and approximately
150 Landmark Sites.
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Brian Fullmer, Lex Traughber, and Kelsey Lindquist presented information
regarding:
•Wood windows vs. vinyl windows
•Affordability of new construction with the requirements
•Current processes for new construction in historic districts
5.Informational: Citizens’ Compensation Advisory Committee
2024 Annual Report ~ 3:35 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will be briefed by the Citizens’ Compensation Advisory Committee to review
the 2024 Annual Report. The report includes information and recommendations about
market comparisons of City employee salaries, compensation strategies, and is presented
for consideration each year prior to the City's budget review process.
Brandon Dew and David Salazar presented the following information:
•Economic factors and budget requests
•Labor shortage
•Cost of labor
•Inflation
•Budget forecasts
6.Tentative Break ~ 3:55 p.m.
20 min.
7.Informational: Sister Cities Annual Report 2023 ~ 4:15 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the Sister Cities Annual Report. The report
includes a summary of the accomplishments achieved in 2023 and an outline of potential
objectives and priorities for the future.
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Lorena Riffo Jenson, Katie Matheson, and Ross Chambless presented the
following information:
•Established by President Eisenhower in 1956
•SLC having six active Sister Cities
•Goal to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation
•Sister Cities collectively holding tremendous potential and being vital assets for our
City on the world stage
•Enhancement of SLC growth
•Sister Cities included:
◦Torino, Italy
◦Matsumoto, Japan
◦Trujillo, Peru
◦Chervivtsi, Ukraine
Council Member Mano proposed the Council consider inviting international investors to
come to Salt Lake City to further invest in Japan Town.
Council Member Wharton requested more information to give to citizens about starting
the process of applying for a sister city and how to set expectations throughout the City.
Lorena Riffio Jenson stated that the Government of Peru announced the opening of an
official Consulate of Peru in Salt Lake City.
Council Member Puy requested that the International Peace Gardens be considered a
possible connection between the Sister Cities and the community.
8.Informational: Cultural Core and THE BLOCKS Update ~ 4:35 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive an update on the Cultural Core initiative, now known as “THE
BLOCKS.” The update will include an executive summary of year seven and the budget
plan for year eight. The annual update is a requirement of the interlocal agreement
between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County to develop, improve and market arts and
cultural activities in downtown Salt Lake City. The goal of the Cultural Core initiative is
to enhance downtown as a key cultural center for the city, region, and nation.
Felicia Baca, Jake Maxwell, and Britney Helmers (The Blocks Program
Director) presented the following information:
•The Green Loop
•Steppin’ On Main – Eccles lobby and front steps
•Providing resources to bolster the community with new ideas
•Building new programs and creating events
•San Diego trip to see the “courtyard”
•Growing the downtown arts district
•Look into Fiscal Year 2025 – Year 8
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•Locally Made – Locally Played – SLC Film Society partnership starting on April 26,
2024
•Farmers market collaboration to highlight local musicians
•$600,000 total budget
9.Ordinance: Temporary Closure of 7200 West Between
Interstate 80 and California Avenue ~ 4:55 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about temporarily closing a segment of 7200 West
between I-80 and California Ave to mitigate unsafe conditions. State law allows
temporarily closing certain streets until the unsafe conditions are mitigated or up to two
years, whichever is less. Recurring illegal dumping activity on and adjacent to the road
has worsened the risk of fire and caused mitigation expenses to the City.
Ben Luedtke, Jorge Chamorro, and Jon Larsen presented the following
information:
•Temporary closure
•Proposed to be closed from April 2024 – March 2026
•Possible traffic impacts addressed
•Property owners being notified
•Public safety to retain access for emergencies
•Three primary property owners surrounding the closure
◦Union Pacific Railroad
◦Kennecott (Rio Tinto)
◦Waste Management of Utah
•Impacts of illegal dumping
Council Member Puy requested the department look into more signage around the area
to inform and deter dumping.
10.Informational: Council Retreat Follow-up ~ 5:15 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will review the list of projects that were raised at the Council’s annual
retreat on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, and discuss priorities and next steps.
Lehua Weaver presented the following information:
•Recap of the Council Retreat
•Goals and priorities of the Council
•How to efficiently and effectively implement the processes
•Communication throughout Departments and Council
•Liaison coordination
•Scoping document
Council Member Young requested a way to indicate a category or range for budget, staff
involvement, and time in the scoping document.
Council Member Wharton stated a need to rank what was most important for the City to
accomplish.
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11.Board Appointment: Business Advisory Board – Kristen
Lavelett ~ 5:45 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Kristen Lavelett prior to considering appointment to the
Business Advisory Board for a term ending December 25, 2028.
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Interview held. Council Member Petro stated that Kristen Laveletts’ name would be on
the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
Standing Items
12.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
There were no reports from the Chair or Vice Chair.
13.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.
Jennifer Bruno asked if the Council supported the travel and payment for the Council
Chair to travel to Los Angeles with the Mayor. All Council Members present supported
the payment and travel of Council Member Petro to attend.
14.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
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(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.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Puy to
enter into Closed Session for the purposes of discussion regarding
deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and attorney-client
matters.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Sarah Young, Darin
Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Mano to exit Closed Session.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Sarah Young, Darin
Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Closed Session started at 6:00 pm, ending at 6:45 pm. Minutes and Recording not
created pursuant to UCA 52-4-206(6)(b).
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Meeting adjourned at 5:45 pm
Minutes Approved: June 4, 2024
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City Council Chair Victoria Petro
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City Recorder
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Victoria Petro (Jun 13, 2024 12:13 MDT)
3-26-24 Work Session Approved Minutes
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