03/05/2024 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
The following Council Members were present:
Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro, Eva Lopez Chavez
The following Council Members were absent:
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
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, Isaac Canedo – Public Engagement Communication Specialist, Brian
Fullmer – Public Policy Analyst, Ben Luedtke – Senior Public Policy Analyst, Sylvia Richards –
Public Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm
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A.OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Chris Wharton will conduct the formal meeting.
2.Pledge of Allegiance.
3.Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
4.The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall
recognizing March as National Women's History Month in Salt Lake City.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Young to
adopt Joint Ceremonial Resolution 05 of 2024 Recognizing March as
National Women’s History Month in Salt Lake City.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
Council Member Young took a moment of personal privilege to thank all of the women in
their lives and their fellow female Council Members.
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items B1 – B6 will be heard as one public hearing.
1. Grant Application: Rudy Drainage Property Acquisition and Enhancement
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from Public
Utilities to the State of Utah Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust. If awarded,
the grant would fund the acquisition of up to 200 acres of undeveloped land currently
zoned for Business Park development adjacent to an extensive area of Great Salt Lake
wetlands and to develop a long-term management plan for the property.
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, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
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See item B6 for minutes.
2. Grant Application: Reconstruction of 1300 East from 2100 South to the
Southern City Boundary – Surface Transportation Program (STP) Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the
Transportation Division to the Wasatch Front Regional Council. If awarded, the grant
would fund removal and replacement of the pavement, curb and gutter, and
pedestrian/bicycle improvements on 1300 East from 2100 South to the Southern City
Boundary.
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, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
See item B6 for minutes.
3. Grant Application: 2024 Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Area – Salt Lake Metro Narcotics Task Force
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police
Department to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. If awarded, the grant would
fund two existing full-time employees, outside agency overtime, training and travel, K9
(detection dog) service contracts, maintenance equipment, administrative costs and
evidence fees.
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, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
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See item B6 for minutes.
4. Grant Application: 2024 Annual Formula Per Capita Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire
Department to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. If awarded, the grant would
fund medical supplies.
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, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
See item B6 for minutes.
5. Grant Application: Utah Children’s Outdoor Recreation and Education
Grant (UCORE)
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Public
Lands Department to the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor
Recreation. If awarded, the grant would supplement the Park Rangers’ educational
programming supplies budget.
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, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
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See item B6 for minutes.
6. Grant Application: First Responder Grant – Marathon Community
Investment Programs
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire
Department to the Marathon Community Investment Programs. If awarded, the grant
would fund a Flammable Gases Flaring System.
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, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
Sylvia Richards introduced the item.
Cindy Cromer addressed the Rudy Drain grant application and thanked Laura Briefer
and Holly Lopez (Public Utilities Department) for their hard work in advancing this
project for the community.
Eric McGill spoke on preserving wetlands, the grant application for reconstruction on
1300 East; asked the City to gather input and feedback from residents prior to starting
the project.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Young to
close the public hearing and refer Items B-1 through B-6 to a future Consent
Agenda for action.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
7. Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment for Daycare Facilities
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 childcare
facilities, including Daycare Centers, Home Daycares, and Home Occupations. The
proposal would amend sections 21A.33 Land Use Tables, 21A.36.030 Home Occupations,
21A.36.130 Daycares, 21A.60.020 List of Defined terms, and 21A.62.040 Definitions of
Terms. The proposed amendments intend to align City daycare related regulations more
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closely with Utah State Code and reduce zoning barriers to childcare facilities in the City.
The proposed amendments would apply citywide. Petition No.: PLNPCM2019-00225.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Brian Fullmer introduced the item.
William Buwaya spoke in support of the amendment to create safer, more affordable
childcare facilities to help the future of children in Salt Lake City.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to close
the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 08 of 2024 Zoning Text Amendment
for Daycare Facilities.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
8. Ordinance: Zoning Map and General Plan Amendments at Approximately
2445 South 500 East (Woodland Commons)
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would amend the zoning of properties located at approximately 2445 South 500 East
from R-1/7,000 (Single-Family Residential) to RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multi-Family
Residential). This proposal would also amend the Sugar House Community Master Plan
Future Land Use Map. The proposed amendments would facilitate the construction of
eight townhomes at this property. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property
to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within Council
District 7. Petitioner: Jason Foster with Atlas Architects representing the property
owner. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00538 & PLNPCM2023-00462.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Brian Fullmer introduced the item.
There was no public comment.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Petro to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
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AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
9. Ordinance: Yalecrest – Laird Heights Local Historic District
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend the zoning map to apply the H-Historic Overlay District, establishing the
Yalecrest-Laird Heights Local Historic District. The proposal includes 66 homes located
on Laird Avenue from 1300 East to 1500 East, including the homes on Laird Circle and
Uintah Circle. The project is within Council District 6. Petitioner: Kelly McAleer. Petition
No.: PLNHLC2023-00074.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/HistoricDistrictsSLC.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Brian Fullmer introduced the item
Janet Hemming, Cindy Cromer, Antoine Romney, Cathy Cunningham, Dave
Nielsen, Rusty Vetter, Kim Wirthlin, Kathy Rich, and Kelly McAleer spoke in
support of the Ordinance and stated the following:
•Expressed enthusiasm for community initiatives
•Acknowledged and appreciated the Council's efforts in implementing the
ordinance
•Highlighted the advantages of community development and active participation
•Emphasized the sustainability of utilizing existing structures
•Gratitude for preserving local history
•Recognized the value added to restoring historic properties for investment
•Emphasized the importance of fostering community connections
•Advocated for increased affordability in neighborhoods
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Young to
close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 09 of 2024 Yalecrest – Laird
Heights Local Historic District.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
10. Ordinance: Rezone and Master Plan Amendment at 803, 805, 807, and 815
West Simondi Avenue and 802, 806, 810, and 814 West 300 North
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend the zoning of properties located at approximately 803, 805, 807, and 815 West
Simondi Avenue and 802, 806, 810, and 814 West 300 North from R1/7000 (Single-
Family Residential) to RMF-30 (Low Density Multi-Family). The proposal would also
amend the Northwest Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map. The proposal
would allow greater flexibility in housing types to develop these properties.
Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with
similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 2. Petitioner:
NeighborWorks. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00361 & PLNPCM2023-00499.
For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/SimondiAve300NorthRezone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Brian Fullmer introduced the item.
Dan Stewart and Dustin Campell spoke against the rezone and stated the following:
•Requested an impact study before a decision was made
•Requested additional discussion with residents on parking and other issues that
would come with the new developments
•Requested promoting safety and value in the plans
•There had been limited information shared with the public and community,
sought to be included in the discussion
Council Member Puy stated that NeighborWorks was the applicant who had a trusted
track record that supported affordable housing, home-ownership, and investment into
the west side of Salt Lake City.
Council Member Petro stated support for the applicant, but also hesitation for moving
forward before providing the residents with more time to discuss the rezone and
development.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Young, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council meeting.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
11. Ordinance: Zoning Terms and Definitions Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend various sections of Title 21A of Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the zoning
ordinance. The proposal would remove Chapter 21A.60 List of Terms and would also
amend Chapter 21A.62 Definitions. Other amendments are made throughout Title 21A
for clarity and consistency. No zoning standards or land use regulations are changed by
this text amendment. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00194.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Brian Fullmer introduced the item.
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There was no public comment.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 10 of 2024 Zoning Terms and
Definitions Amendment.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
12. Resolution: Authorizing the Salt Lake County Housing Authority to
Operate within Salt Lake City for The Deeply Affordable Housing
Development 44 North Apartments
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution declaring
there is a need for the Salt Lake County Housing Authority, doing business as Housing
Connect, to exercise its powers within the boundaries of Salt Lake City. The Resolution
would allow Housing Connect, in partnership with the nonprofit First Step House, to
develop 67 apartments of one and two bedrooms as an affordable housing development
at 44 and 48 North 1000 West. The rents would be affordable to tenants earning 25% -
35% of area median income or AMI.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Ben Luedtke introduced the item.
Janet Kimball and Shawn McMillen spoke in support of the proposal and thanked
Council and Staff for their time and attention on the resolution.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to
close the public hearing and refer the item to a future date for action.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 5 – 0 Pass
13. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding Allocations for One-year Action Plan for
Community Development Block Grant & Other Federal Grants
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The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an appropriations
resolution that would authorize grant funding to selected applicants and adopt the One-
Year Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The plan includes Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, HOME Investment Partnership Program
funding, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, and Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding. The resolution would also approve an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD). This year, the Council will also consider funding
recommendations for one-time federal pandemic-related grants for tenant-based rental
assistance authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act and CDBG coronavirus response
CARES Act funds.
For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/annualhudgrants.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Ben Luedtke introduced the item
Council Member Lopez Chavez joined the meeting during this agenda item.
Carin Crowe supported the recommendation for Affordable Home Ownership and
Home Building Programs through Habitat for Humanity.
Damon Talbot spoke in support of the recommendation for the Alliance House
Clubhouse Affordable Housing Program and thanked the Council for contributing to the
programs that helped the residents of Salt Lake City (SLC).
Dani Nives (Volunteers of America Utah) spoke in support of the
recommendation for the ESG Funds Youth Resource Center, Gerald E. King Women’s
Resource Center, and the HOME Grants for the Youth Center.
Brian Diggs spoke in support of funding the Family Promise – Emergency Shelter
Program, Prevention and Rapid Rehousing – providing families with a stable, safe
environment to rehabilitate.
Jessica Tanner spoke in support of the recommendation for funding the Road Home
and First Step House – Peer Support Specialist Program.
Sam Ball spoke in support of the recommended funding for the Emergency Home
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Repair Grant for the Assist Community Design Center to help residents stay in their
homes.
Mary T. Calhoon spoke in support of the recommendation for funding the HOME and
HOME-ARP Funding for Sober Transitional Housing and Rental Assistance for First
Step House.
Janice Kimball (Housing Connect) spoke in support of funding the Housing for
People With AIDS and the need to fund housing assistance to keep residents in their
current housing.
Brandon Veihl (South Valley Services) spoke in support of funding the Shelter
Director and Housing/Rental Assistant for Domestic Violence Victims and thanked the
Council.
Mike Young from the Road Home spoke in support of the recommendation for
funding the Rapid Rehousing Program from ESG Funds, Staff and Program Funding,
and Gail Miller Recourse Center from CDBG fund.
Olivia Marron spoke about the need to use tax dollars for projects directly in Salt Lake
City.
Council Member Puy thanked the many organizations within the City that help house
community members and recognized the hard work it takes. Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to
close the public hearing and refer the item to a future date for action.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. TENTATIVE – Resolution: University of Utah Baseball Stadium Public
Benefits Analysis
The Council will consider authorizing a 99-year below-market ground lease to the
University of Utah of 1.175 acres of Salt Lake City-owned property at approximately 1735
Sunnyside Avenue. This lease would facilitate the expansion of the University’s baseball
field to meet the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requirements for a
competition field, but also result in the removal of one existing City-owned softball field
and one multi-purpose field located at Sunnyside Park. In exchange for this lease, the
University would commit $4.2 million to the City for improvements and new amenities at
Sunnyside Park, as well as, possibly, other public benefits. The types of improvements
and amenities would be determined through a community engagement process.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
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Briefing - Tuesday, February 6, 2024 and Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Council Member Dugan took a moment of personal privilege to thank all the minds that
went into the analysis and stated excitement for improvements in the park.
Council Member Lopez Chavez expressed excitement about conserving Sunny Side Park
in partnership with the University and investing in the community.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to
adopt Resolution 06 of 2024 University of Utah Baseball Stadium Public
Benefits Analysis:
•approving the conclusions of the public benefit analysis, finding the
lease fee waiver appropriate, and
•authorizes the administration to enter into the ground lease with the
University on the terms set forth in the Term Sheet
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
2. Ordinance: Community Benefit and Tenant Displacement Amendments
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance designed to prevent the loss of existing
affordable housing, counteract tenant displacement, and provide tenant relocation
assistance when they are displaced by new development. The amendments to Salt Lake
City Code would enact a new ordinance on General Plans (Title 19) and make
corresponding changes in sections related to zoning (Titles 18 and 21A). These changes
are designed to help implement policies approved by the Council in 2023 in the Thriving
in Place anti-displacement plan.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/ThrivingInPlace.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Young to
adopt Ordinance 11 of 2024 amending the text Titles 18 and 21A and enacting
Title 19 of the Salt Lake City Code, known as the Community Benefit and
Tenant Displacement Amendments, including the following addition:
•In the section on Community Benefit Requirements, the proposed
public benefit titled Preserving historic structures is changed to
Preserving historic structures not otherwise protected.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
3. Ordinance: Landscaping and Buffers Chapter Text Amendment
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of
Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to Landscaping and Buffers chapter
amendments. The proposed amendments would seek to reduce water consumption,
enhance the urban forest, and improve air quality and green infrastructure city-wide. The
proposal would also seek to clarify, simplify, and reorganize the landscaping and buffer
chapter to be more user-friendly. The City Council may consider modifications to other
related sections of the code as part of this proposal.
For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/SLCLandscapingAndBuffers.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 5, 2023; Tuesday, December 12, 2023; Tuesday,
February 6, 2024; Tuesday, February 20, 2024; and Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to adopt Ordinance 12 of 2024 amending various sections of Title 21A
of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the Landscaping and Buffers
chapter, with the understanding that enforcement on provisions relating to
artificial turf installed prior to the effective date of this ordinance will be
delayed for 18 months to give residents an opportunity to come into
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compliance.
I further move that the Administration and Council Staff make efforts to
communicate the clarifications to the code as well as pending enforcement
to any constituent that has installed artificial turf.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Council Member Wharton stated excitement to finalize this project and see the how it
could benefit water conservation in Salt Lake City.
4. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.4 for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending
the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal
Year 2023-24. The proposed amendment includes over $1.8 million for police officer
overtime related to the Clean Neighborhoods Program, three new full-time mechanics in
the Fleet Division, $230,000 to expand a City air quality incentives program, and a new
software tool to identify non-compliant short-term rentals among other items. There is a
separate ordinance to create a Division of Planning and Design in the Public Lands
Department related to an item in the budget amendment.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY24.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 13, 2024; Tuesday, February 20, 2024; and
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Petro to
adopt Ordinance 13 of 2024 amending the Fiscal Year 2024 final budget of
Salt Lake City including the employment staffing document and amend the
Appointed Pay Plan only for items as shown on the motion sheet.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
There were no questions from the Council to the Mayor.
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.)
Public comment was closed due to disruption in the Chamber.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Advice and Consent: Salt Lake City Chief Administrative Officer – Jill Love
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Jill Love as the Salt Lake City
Chief Administrative Officer.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider
motions.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Young to
approve the appointment of Jill Love as the Salt Lake City Chief
Administrative Officer.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
2. Resolution: Public Comment Policy
The Council will consider adopting a resolution amending the Council's public comment
policy.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and adopt.
Council Member Wharton clarified the resolution and stated that anyone who was not
able to speak during the public comment section could submit written comments to the
Council.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
adopt Resolution 07 of 2024 Public Comment Policy.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. TENTATIVE – Ordinance: Creating Division of Planning and Design in the
Public Lands Department
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance amending section 2.08.130 of the Salt
Lake City Code creating a Division of Planning and Design in the Public Lands
Department and update the functions of the department. This is related to an item in
Budget Amendment No.4.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Young to
adopt Ordinance 14 of 2024 amending Chapter 2.08.130 of the Salt Lake City
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Code to add a new Planning & Design Division and update the functions
listed for the Department of Public Lands.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
2. Resolution: Authorizing Transfer of Foreign Trade Zone Authority
The Council will consider approving a resolution that would transfer Salt Lake City’s
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) grantee status to the World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah).
The Administration is requesting this transfer to take advantage of staff capacity and
other resources at WTC Utah.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Dugan to adopt Resolution 08 of 2024 authorizing the City to consent to the
transfer of Foreign Trade Zone authority to World Trade Center Utah.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
G.CONSENT:
1.
Ordinance: Yalecrest - Princeton Heights Local Historic District
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning map to apply
the H-Historic Overlay District, establishing the Yalecrest-Princeton Heights Local
Historic District. The proposal includes 43 homes located at approximately 1323
Princeton Avenue to 1500 East along Princeton Avenue. The project is within Council
District 6. Petitioner: Paula Harline.Petition No.: PLNHLC2023-00044.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/HistoricDistrictsSLC.
2.
Ordinance: Rezone at Approximately 756 South Montgomery Street
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning of the
property located at approximately 756 South Montgomery Street from R-1/5,000 (Single-
Family Residential District) to RMF-30 (Low-Density Multi-Family Residential District).
The proposal would allow the construction of a higher number of residential dwellings on
this property and is intended to support appropriately scaled housing choices as
recommended by the Westside Master Plan. Consideration may be given to rezoning the
properties to another zoning district with similar characteristics. The project is within
Council District 2. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00607.
3.
Ordinance: Library Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the budget for the
Library Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Budget amendments happen several times each
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year to reflect adjustments to the City’s budgets, including proposed project additions
and modifications. The proposed amendment includes over $1.3 million in additional
funding for the Main Library roof renovation project.
4.
Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No. 5) for Fiscal Year 2023-24
The Council will consider approving Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No. 5) for
Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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5.
Board Appointment: Appeals Hearing Officer – Aaron McKnight
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Aaron McKnight as an Appeals
Hearing Officer for a term ending March 5, 2029.
6.
Board Appointment: Appeals Hearing Officer – Clayton Preece
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Clayton Preece as an Appeals
Hearing Officer for a term ending March 5, 2029.
7.
Board Appointment: Airport Board – Craig Smith
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Craig Smith to the Airport Board
for a term ending March 5, 2028.
8.
Board Appointment: Business Advisory Board – Brittany Dew
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Brittany Dew to the Business
Advisory Board for a term ending December 25, 2028.
9.
Board Reappointment: Business Advisory Board – Jeff Carleton
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Jeff Carleton to the Business
Advisory Board for a term ending December 25, 2028.
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Young to
approve the Consent agenda. .
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
H.ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting adjourned at 9:08 pm
Minutes Approved: May 21, 2024
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City Council Chair Victoria Petro
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City Recorder
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