09/17/2024 - Work Session - Meeting MaterialsSALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
WORK SESSION
September 17, 2024 Tuesday 2:00 PM
Sorenson Unity Center
1383 S. 900 W., Black Box Theater Room
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
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7:00 pm Formal Meeting
(See separate agenda)
Welcome and public meeting rules
In accordance with State Statute and City Ordinance, the meeting may be held electronically.
The Work Session is a discussion among Council Members and select presenters. The public is welcome to listen. Items
scheduled on the Work Session or Formal Meeting may be moved and / or discussed during a different portion of the Meeting
based on circumstance or availability of speakers.
The Website addresses listed on the agenda may not be available after the Council votes on the item. Not all agenda items will
have a webpage for additional information read associated agenda paperwork.
Public Comments: The public can give comments to the Council during the 7 p.m. formal
meeting in person at the Sorenson Unity Center 1383 S. 900 W., Black Box Theater Room.
Agenda Information: For more information, please visit www.slc.gov/council
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Note: Dates not identified in the project timeline are either not applicable or not yet determined. Item start
times and durations are approximate and are subject to change.
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.
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
2.Ordinance: Monument Signs in Manufacturing Districts Text
Amendment ~ 2:15 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend section 21A.46.100
of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to changing the number of monument signs
permitted in Manufacturing Districts. The proposal would allow one monument sign for
the first 100 feet of street frontage and one additional sign for every additional 250 feet of
street frontage, with each sign separated by at least 150 feet. Petitioner: YESCO Sign
Company.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 15, 2024
3.Informational: Emerald Ribbon Action Plan Update ~ 2:35 p.m.
40 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Public Lands Department about the Emerald
Ribbon Action Plan. This plan will guide the implementation of capital investment,
operations, and maintenance along 10 miles of the Jordan River Corridor.
For more information visit emeraldribbonplan.com.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
4.Informational: Glendale Park Progress Update ~ 3:15 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Public Lands Department on the Glendale
Park progress. The goal of this project is to create a new park that serves nearby
neighborhoods and also has amenities that create a regional attraction. A portion of this
park must open to active use by April 2024.
For more information visit slc.gov/parks/projects/glendale-waterpark.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
5.Tentative Break ~ 3:45 p.m.
20 min.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -
Set Public Hearing Date -
Hold hearing to accept public comment -
TENTATIVE Council Action -
6.Informational: Great Salt Lake Restoration ~ 4:05 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a report on water levels and current conditions at the Great Salt
Lake, including State and local efforts to protect and restore the Lake.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
7.Informational: Reconnecting Communities Grant ~ 4:35 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on a federal Reconnecting
Communities Grant, awarded to the City in 2022. The grant will support a planning
analysis and prioritization of solutions for the transportation infrastructure surrounding
the east-west divide.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Standing Items
8.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair -
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Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
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 scheduling items.
10.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
(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.
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 12, 2024, the undersigned, duly appointed City
Recorder, does hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1) posted on the Utah Public
Notice Website created under Utah Code Section 63F-1-701, and (2) a copy of the foregoing provided
to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any
others who have indicated interest.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda, including but
not limited to adoption, rejection, amendment, addition of conditions and variations
of options discussed.
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM:Brian Fullmer
Policy Analyst
DATE:September 17, 2024
RE: Monument Signs in Manufacturing Districts Text Amendment
PLNPCM2023-00970
The Council will be briefed about a text amendment requested by YESCO sign company to amend the
zoning ordinance related to monument signs in the city’s M-1 and M-2 manufacturing districts which are
currently found in City Council Districts One, Two, and Three. Monument signs are freestanding with a
sign face that extends to the ground or a base as shown in the image below from City code.
Currently the zoning ordinance limits monument signs to one
per street frontage, regardless of the frontage length. The
proposal would allow one monument sign for the first 100 feet
of street frontage and one additional sign for each additional
250 feet of street frontage, with a minimum 150-foot
separation between signs.
Development in the manufacturing districts is often on very
large lots with multiple driveways leading to different
buildings. Driveways may be designated for visitors, truck
entrances, employee parking, etc. The text amendment’s intent
is to allow multiple monument signs with adequate spacing
between them to avoid becoming a distraction to drivers.
It is important to note that the proposed text amendment
applies only to monument signs and does not affect other sign
types such as pole signs or billboards. In addition, the proposal
Item Schedule:
Briefing: September 17, 2024
Set Date: September 17, 2024
Public Hearing: October 1, 2024
Potential Action: October 15, 2024
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does not change other requirements for monument signs such as size.
The Planning Commission reviewed this proposal at its April 24, 2024 meeting and held a public hearing
during which no one spoke. The Commission voted 5-2 to forward a positive recommendation to
the City Council. One Commissioner who voted against the proposal expressed concern with the
potential for monument sign proliferation on very long street frontages simply because they are allowed.
The other Commissioner did not share why she was opposed.
Goal of the briefing: Review the proposed text amendment and determine if the Council supports
moving forward with the proposal.
POLICY QUESTION
Council Members may wish to discuss whether they are supportive of the proposal as recommended by the
Planning Commission, or if they prefer different spacing between monument signs in manufacturing
districts.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Planning staff identified two key considerations related to the proposal, found on pages 13-15 of the
transmittal, and summarized below. For the complete analysis, please see the transmittal.
Consideration 1 – How the proposal helps implement city goals and policies identified in
adopted plans:
Planning staff found that the proposed amendment generally aligns with guiding principles and initiatives
found in Plan Salt Lake (2015) including Transportation and Mobility, Beautiful City, and Economy. In
addition, Planning found the following sign related strategies, policies, and recommendations in the 1990
Urban Design Element are applicable:
“Signage throughout the commercial/industrial areas need not be overpowering.”
“Provide ample opportunities for business to advertise products and service without having a
detrimental effect on the community.”
“Consider sign design and location as an integral part of all development, not as an after
thought.”
Consideration 2 – Zoning Analysis & Best Practices:
During their analysis for the proposed monument sign text amendment, Planning staff reviewed sign codes
in several nearby communities. They found that some cities restrict these signs in manufacturing zones to
one per street frontage, while others allow multiple monument signs.
West Valley City:
o Generally, maintain a minimum 100-foot separation from all other signs.
o Limited to one monument sign per 200 feet of street frontage.
o Properties with more than one street frontage may have at least one sign per frontage if
there is a cumulative total of 200 feet of frontage or at least 100 feet of frontage per street
frontage, whichever is greater.
Magna:
o One monument sign per 300 feet of street frontage in non-residential zones.
South Salt Lake:
o In commercial and industrial districts there may be any number of attached or detached
signs provided their total does not exceed the maximum square footage of sign area allowed
for the type of sign and the location unless a special exception is granted for unusual
circumstances.
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Salt Lake City:
o On August 27 the City Council approved an expansion of the Delta Center overlay zone to
include the convention center blocks. Up to five monument signs per street frontage would
be allowed in the expanded overlay.
o Monument signs are limited to one per street frontage in all other areas of the city.
ANALYSIS OF STANDARDS
Attachment D (pages 26-27) of the transmittal outlines zoning text amendment standards that should be
considered as the Council reviews this proposal. The standards and findings are summarized below. Please
see the transmittal for additional information.
Factor Finding
Whether a proposed text amendment is consistent with
the purposes, goals, objectives, and policies of the City as
stated through its various adopted planning documents.
Complies
Whether a proposed text amendment furthers the
specific purpose statements of the zoning ordinance.
Complies
Whether a proposed text amendment is consistent with
the purposes and provisions of any applicable overlay
zoning districts which may impose additional standards.
Not applicable
The extent to which a proposed text amendment
implements best current, professional practices of urban
planning and design.
Complies
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
• December 5, 2023 – Application accepted by Planning Division.
• January 2, 2024 –
o Early notice period begins.
o Notice sent to all community councils.
• April 11, 2024 – Planning Commission agenda posted to website, emailed to the listserv, and
notice of public hearing posted to City and State websites.
• April 24, 2024 – Planning Commission meeting and public hearing. The Commission voted 5-2 to
forward a positive recommendation to the City Council.
• May 14, 2024 – Ordinance requested from Attorney’s Office.
• June 25, 2024 – Signed ordinance from Attorney’s Office received by Planning Division.
• July 16, 2024 – Transmittal received in City Council Office.
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL of SALT LAKE CITY
TO:City Council Members
FROM: Allison Rowland
Senior Budget & Policy Analyst
DATE:September 17, 2024
RE: INFORMATIONAL: EMERALD RIBBON ACTION PLAN UPDATE
ISSUE AT-A-GLANCE
The Administration transmitted an update on its Emerald Ribbon Action Plan, which will guide implementation
of capital investment, operations, and maintenance along the Jordan River Corridor. This area runs
approximately 10 miles—the length of the Jordan River within Salt Lake City. It includes adjacent City-owned
open spaces, totaling 772 acres of natural areas, parks, golf, and the Regional Athletic Complex. Through the
Action Plan, the Department of Public Lands aims to develop “a community-supported vision for the corridor
and the critical tools [it] will need to bring that vision to life over the next 10- 20 years.” This includes policy and
planning recommendations, a prioritized and phased list for capital improvements along the river, and
guidelines for operations and management. The update concentrates on public engagement, a proposed
framework for the final plan, and five site concept designs for existing or future investment.
The Department plans to transmit the final plan to the Council later this year, and will begin the first phase of
improvements using $9 million from the 2022 Parks General Obligation (GO) Bond. An Existing Conditions
Report for the Emerald Ribbon Action Plan was completed in December 2023. This report helped form the
basis for the public engagement efforts, which were supported by the Emerald Ribbon Plan website.
Goal of the briefing: Review and discuss updates on the Emerald Ribbon Action Plan.
ADDITIONAL AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Item Schedule:
Briefing: September 17, 2024
Public Hearing: n/a
Potential Action: m/a
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A.Public Engagement. In the past year, the Department has worked with over 1,000 Westside residents,
organizations, and river-users more broadly, to help ensure the plan meets the priorities of the communities
it will serve. There were three phases of public engagement which ranged from focus group discussions with
technical and community experts, to diverse resident groups and community leaders, public workshops, and
surveys. From these conversations, the Department identified the following priorities:
“The key takeaways from this round of engagement were that people want to prioritize care
for nature, would love to see an enhanced trail system, want to encourage activation in a
thoughtful and sustainable way, and think that safety is a top concern.”
B.Framework for the Final Plan. The goals and framework for the final Emerald Ribbon Plan were
developed from the guiding principles identified through public engagement. The Department will use them
to organize the recommendations in the final plan. The goals are:
1. Celebrate the rich ecological and cultural diversity of the corridor.
2. Connect the corridor into surrounding streets, trails, and waterways.
3. Cultivate collective care of the corridor.
4. Restore and enhance the river ecosystem as a peaceful refuge.
5. Activate the corridor to create a safe, vibrant destination.
C.Five Site Concept Designs for Investment. More detailed concept designs were developed for five sites
along the Jordan River corridor. Some of the high priority projects will be completed at each of these sites in
the next three to five years using 2022 GO Bond funding, but the long-term completion of these designs
would depend on the availability of funding in the future (see section D below). The sites are:
Rose Park Nature area: 1000 North to the Rose Park Golf Course clubhouse and bridge.
Cottonwood Park area: at approximately 300 to 50o North.
Fairpark Urban Core area: North Temple to 200 South.
Bend in the River and Modesto Park area: Fremont Avenue to Three Creeks Confluence Park.
Glendale Oxbow area: between the future Glendale Park and 2100 South.
Concept descriptions and designs for each of these areas are included in the transmittal, on pages 6 to 15.
The concept designs for the Rose Park Nature area and the Cottonwood Park area include proposals to
change the levee on the west side of the Jordan River, north of North Temple. The levee protects hundreds
of Westside homes from flood, and the Department states that it is working closely with the Public Utilities
Department and Salt Lake County to find “appropriate, thoughtful, and efficient approaches to improve the
levee and minimize flood risk.”
In the past, plans for public lands have set community expectations for City actions, and corresponding
budget expenditures. The Council might wish to consider whether “concept designs” differ
from “plans” in terms of committing the City to future spending.
The transmittal lists the Fisher Mansion as part of the Fairpark Urban Core area, but it
does not appear to include the Mansion itself as part of the Emerald Ribbon Plan.
Would the Council like to request an update on plans for the Fisher Mansion from the
Administration?
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D.Funding the Emerald Ribbon Action Plan. The Council allocated $9 million for capital improvements
for the Emerald Ribbon project from the General Obligation (GO) bond that was approved by City voters in
November 2022. The Department has supplemented this amount with $1.5 million in CIP and impact fees,
so far. The transmittal states:
“…with the support of the City Council, future funding requests for capital and O&M
improvements will be made strategically through CIP (general fund and impact fees),
state and federal grants, and other opportunities as they become available.”
Estimated costs for additional staffing and programming are not yet included in this version of the Emerald
Ribbon Action Plan. An operations and maintenance report is also planned, to set policy recommendations
and maintenance practices for achieving the goal of a more naturalized corridor. The report will evaluate
and streamline existing work on the corridor, including allocation of staff, time, and resources. It will also
identify major partners internal and external to the City that could take part in partnerships and agreements
for improved maintenance on the river.
The Council may wish to ask whether the Administration intends to expand the Park
Ranger program to provide coverage to the Emerald Ribbon.
E.Next Steps. The Department has continued work on the Emerald Ribbon Plan throughout the summer and
intends to have a full draft of the Action Plan ready for Council review in October. Along with the plan, the
Department is working on maintenance and operations guidelines that will support the implementation and
long-term care of these projects. The goal is for the final plan to be released by the end of 2024.
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