06/11/2024 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, June 11, 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, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer
Present City Staff:
Katherine Lewis – City Attorney, Cindy Lou Trishman – City Recorder, DeeDee Robinson –
Minutes & Records Clerk, Michelle Barney – Minutes & Records Clerk, Thais Stewart – Deputy
City Recorder, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant,
Isaac Canedo – Public Engagement Communication Specialist, Ben Luedtke – Senior Public
Policy Analyst, Brian Fullmer – Constituent Liaison, Policy Analyst, Andrew Johnston –
Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach, Joshua Rebollo – Community Liaison, Amanda
Roman – Senior Planner
The meeting was called to order at 2:32 pm
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Work Session Items
Click Here for the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
1.Informational: Updates from the Administration ~ 3:00 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
Josh Rebollo presented the following:
• Public Lands Division events/projects
• Mayor’s Office Community Office Hours (locations/times)
• June 2024 City events
Andrew Johnston reviewed the following:
• Homeless Resource Center utilization data (shelter/beds)
• Encampment Mitigation/Rapid Intervention Team location updates
• Resource Fair scheduled for Friday June 14, 2024 at Pioneer Park
• Kayak Court scheduled for Friday, June 21, 2024 (location to be determined)
• Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART) new intern, Isha Madey
2.Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Unresolved Issues Follow-up ~ 3:15 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about unresolved issues relating to the
proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 4, 2024; Thursday, June 6, 2024; and Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday, June 4,
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2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Ben Luedtke and Jennifer Bruno presented the following (see spreadsheet included
in Meeting Materials):
• Update on final sales tax revenues
• Options for using new growth funding
• If funding could be transferred to Capital Improvement Project (CIP) funding
• Discussions with grant writers regarding the Jordan River Team and clarity in the
grant language was necessary to specify the intended use for the money
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Council Members, Jennifer Bruno, and Ben Luedtke discussed:
• Funding for the Jordan River contingency (line item 19 on the spreadsheet) and
whether or not to increase the funding
• Item 19 (required equipment) – if the City would be obligated to provide the
equipment regardless if the grant were awarded
◦ Dependent on the wording in the grant (if the grant covered equipment) but
the City was not obligated to purchase the equipment
• Creating a generalized category for Lines 28 & 19 for funding these items, allowing
them to be flexible for addressing both issues after the grant money was awarded
• Livable Streets funding, if adjustments/increases could be made to the budget for
this item
• Council’s interest in expanding the recapturing of Water Assist funding however,
this program had not used its allocated funding in prior years
• Line item 27 – if funding could be increased to ensure it was available to address
the concerns of the City
• Where and how much to allocate the additional funding, either adding it to the
General Fund, CIP Fund, or in the Fund balance
Straw Poll
Support allocating $500,000 for Line 19, $139,281 for Line 27, and $250,000
for CIP Line 31, and $250,000 to the General Fund Balance was supported by
all Council Members present.
Council Members, Jennifer Bruno, and Ben Luedtke discussed:
• Legislative Intent clarification for the Jordan River Water Quality, changing
ownership from Sustainability to Public Utilities
• Compensation for Council Members
Straw Poll
Support Public Utilities being the leader of Jordan River project, was
supported by all Council Members present.
Straw Poll
Support evaluating the ordinance governing elected official compensation
before the end of 2024, was supported by all Council Members present.
Council Members, Jennifer Bruno, and Ben Luedtke discussed:
• Motion sheets for the budget ordinances
• Judgment levy for the Library Fund
• New growth funding for the City and the Library
• Timeline for approving the budget
3.Capital City Revitalization Zone Follow-up ~ 4:00 p.m.
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45 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about Senate Bill 272, including next steps
toward creating a Capital City Revitalization Zone, which could potentially facilitate
redevelopment around the Delta Center.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCRevitalizationZone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 16, 2024; Tuesday, May 7, 2024; and Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and Tuesday, June 11,
2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Mike Maughan (Smith’s Entertainment Group (SEG)) presented the following:
• Contribution of tax dollars from the Delta Center and the potential revenue that
could be obtained with the new venue
• Nature and layout of the property
• Potential height of new structures
• Complimentary stores to be included in the proposal, not another mall
• Timeline for the project
• Community benefits of the revitalization
• Traffic flow and attractions for the site
• Community programs SEG supported and would continue to support
Natalie Gochnour (Kem C. Gardner Institute) reviewed the following:
• Economic benefits of the project
• The nature of the project created an environment that brought people to the city
(sports, entertainment, culture, and convention)
• Tax incidents from the 0.5 sales tax increase
• How residents of and visitors to the city would be affected by the tax increase
Council Member Petro thanked Mike Maughan and Natalie for their presentations and
reiterated that the proposal was conceptual thus far.
Council Members, Mike Maughan, and Natalie Gochnour discussed:
• Food and major purchases would not be affected by the tax increase
• Downtowns in other cities were dying
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• Community benefit of the tax increase and the concept that most people paying the
tax would not be Salt Lake residents
• Investment into the city was a must to draw people to downtown
• Access to the site was great, Council hoped to see the same amount of access to
Japantown
• Potential uses for the large public plaza spaces
• Council requested additional green space on the site
• A helipad was not something SEG was looking to add to the proposal
• Timeline for remodeling the Delta Center and other phases of the project
• Guaranteeing year long activation of the site
• Connection from the revitalization zone to existing downtown business areas
• The nature of Salt Lake City and its concentration affects (businesses, jobs, airport,
freeway access) that made this type of investment ideal
• Consideration of meeting the future transit needs in the revitalization
• Economic impacts from the Delta Center, Utah Jazz, and new NHL team on Salt
Lake City
• Importance and impact of the discussion and process to produce a great design for
the property, while understanding the investment in the city
• Average annual cost per household for the tax increase (estimated $150-$200)
• Commended the design for not locating the loading docks along a street face
• The use of 100 South for festivals if plaza spaces were not used
• Incorporating the culture of Salt Lake City in the design and art aspects of the
project
• A second arena was not part of the proposal
• Green spaces would be included in the proposal as the design evolved
• Safety of Salt Lake’s residents and visitors was a commitment SEG was willing to
make
• Voting process for the name of the new hockey team
• Council stated they hoped the revitalization would encourage property owners to
make updates to their buildings
• Project moving in the right direction and Council was excited to see the progress
• Things the City could do to ensure success of the project and how the community
could be integrated
• Council wanted to ensure deep workforce investments and options
for subsidizing free transit for workers
Council Member Petro stated the reality of it was, if it didn’t make Salt Lake and the lives
of its residents better, then the project was not worth it.
Business District Zone Follow-up
45 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance that would amend the
text of Section 21A.33.050 of the Salt Lake City Code to add Hospitals (including
accessory lodging facility), and Ambulance Services (indoor & outdoor) as Conditional
Uses in the D-1 Central Business District. Petitioner: Kirton McConkie, Petition No.:
PLNPCM2022-01109. This item is related to the proposed Zoning Map Amendment at
754 S. State Street (former Sears site).
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4.Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment to the D-1 Central a S.m.
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/754StateStreetRezone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Items A4 and A5 will be heard together.
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5.Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 754 South State
Street Follow-up
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about a proposal that would amend the
zoning of property at approximately 754 South State Street (former Sears site) from D-2
(Downtown Support District) to D-1 (Central Business District). The purpose of the
proposed amendment is to allow for the redevelopment of the property with an urban
hospital. The Council will also consider an ordinance that would amend the text of
Section 21A.33.050 of the Salt Lake City Code to add Hospitals (including accessory
lodging facility), and Ambulance Services (indoor & outdoor) as Conditional Uses in the
D-1 Central Business District. Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to
another zoning district with similar characteristics. Petitioner: Kirton McConkie.(This
item is related to the proposed zoning text amendment for the D1 zone).
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/754StateStreetRezone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Brian Fullmer introduced the ordinances.
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Amanda Roman presented the following (see meeting materials for presentation):
• Project request (zoning map and text amendment)
• Considerations
• Development potential
• Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation with conditions
• General Plan policies
• Compatibility with adjacent properties
Council Members and Amanda Roman discussed:
• D-1 zoning design standards applied because construction had not begun
• Plan did not meet the requirements for activation on Main Street and State Street
Heather Wall (Intermountain Health President), Bentley Peay (Intermountain
Health Care Real Estate Division), Jimmy Nielsen (Architect for Intermountain Health
Care) presented the following:
• Their goal was to provide a patient-centric facility for the area and surrounding
community
• Intermountain’s vision for the property and site requirements
• Parking options and location
• Street activation concepts
Council Members, Bentley Peay, and Heather Wall discussed:
• Parking options and if the parking structure would include street activation
◦ Council requested the Main Street side of the parking garage be activated
• Uses for the open space in the center of the block, if it would be used for future
development or if it could be deeded to remain as open space long term
• Street activation
◦ If the green space could be used by the public, helping increase the activation
of the site
◦ The need for something that was active and thriving along the street to be
considered as street activation
◦ The need to add community benefits to the proposal such as day care
◦ Food truck pad should be usable year around
◦ Hospital shops needed to be accessible from the outside/inside of the
hospital
• Walking paths in the green space were a plus
• Health care options needed to track with the growth in Salt Lake City therefore,
this project was needed
• Bridge to the parking structure across Main Street
6.Resolution: Public Utilities Revenue Bond, Series
2024A Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about a resolution authorizing the issuance
and sale of not more than $39,525,000 aggregate principal amount of Public Utilities
revenue bonds, series 2024A, related to the water infrastructure improvements. The
Council's action includes authorizing the execution of a supplemental indenture, a bond
purchase agreement, and other documents as required.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Written briefing only.
Standing Items
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7.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Item not held.
8.Report and Announcements from the Executive Director
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.
Item not held.
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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 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.
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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 strategy sessions to discuss
collective bargaining and attorney-client matters.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to exit Closed Session and adjourn Work Session.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Closed Session Started at 5:20 p.m.
Held in the Work Session Room (location)
Council Members in Attendance: Petro, Wharton, Mano, Puy, Young, Lopez Chavez, and
Dugan
City Staff in Attendance: Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Katherine Lewis, Rachel Otto,
Jill Love, Megan Yuill, Debra Alexander, David Salazar, Mary Beth Thompson, Lisa
Hunt, Aaron Price, Ben Luedtke, Nick Tarbet, Whitney Gonzalez Fernandez, and Cindy
Lou Trishman.
Closed Session ended at 6:05 p.m.
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Meeting adjourned at 6:05 pm
Minutes Approved: August 13, 2024
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City Council Chair Victoria Petro
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City Recorder
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