08/13/2024 - Formal Meeting - Minutes (2)MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
The following Council Members were present:
Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro, Eva Lopez Chavez
The following Council Members were absent:
Alejandro Puy
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, Michelle Barney –
Minutes & Records Clerk, Thais Stewart – Deputy City Recorder, Taylor Hill – Constituent
Liaison/Policy Analyst, Brian Fullmer – Public Policy Analyst, Ben Luedtke – Senior Public
Policy Analyst, Nick Tarbet – Public Policy Analyst, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy Analyst,
Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 pm
A. OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Victoria Petro will conduct the formal meeting.
2.Pledge of Allegiance.
3.Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
4.The Council will approve the work session meeting minutes of May 30, 2024; June
6, 2024; and June 11, 2024, as well as the formal meeting minutes of May 7, 2024;
May 21, 2024; and June 4, 2024.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Mano to
approve the work session meeting minutes of May 30, 2024, June 6. 2024, and
June 11, 2024, as well as the formal meeting minutes of May 7, 2024, May 21,
2024, and June 4, 2024.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items B1 – B4 will be heard as one public hearing.
1.Grant Application: Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Mayor’s
Office to Workforce Services, Homeless Services State of Utah. If awarded, the grant
would fund four new full-time positions and 18 existing full-time positions.
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, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
2.Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2024-25 COPS Hiring Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police
Department to the U.S. DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Community Oriented
Policing Services. If awarded, the grant would fund 12 new full-time officers, creating
squads with a focus on crime and community safety along the Jordan River Trail, in City
parks and green spaces, among other priorities.
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, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
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3.Grant Application: Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Grant 2025
Department to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. If awarded, the grant would
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police
continue to fund two existing full-time positions; training, and investigative travel; K9
service contracts; operational, office, and K9 supplies and administrative costs.
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, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
4.Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health
Wellness Act Implementation Projects Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Police
Department to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services. If awarded, the grant would fund employee wellness and peer support teams
training; wellness books, program education materials, annual recertification manuals
and wellness bags for peer supporters; and a subscription to a wellness app for on-
demand resources for employees and families.
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, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
Sylvia Richards gave a brief overview of the four grants.
Jeffery Wood expressed concerns over the decline in the area around the Jordan River,
the need to address issues with drugs and alcohol abuse for homeless individuals and
urged Council to support the Jordan River grant that would aid in creating a safe and
inviting environment for the community.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to close the public hearing and refer items B1 through B4 to a future
Consent Agenda for action.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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5.Resolution: Salt Lake City Computers for the Community Program
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution authorizing
the donation of up to 500 surplus City computers to benefit disadvantaged communities
and low to moderate-income families through the SLC Computers for the Community
program.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Sylvia Richards gave a brief overview of the program.
No public comments for this item.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Young, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to close the public hearing and adopt Resolution 26 of 2024, the
donation of certain City computers to benefit disadvantaged
communities and low to moderate income families through a digital
donation program.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
6.Resolution: Public Utilities Revenue Bond, Series 2024A
The Council will accept public comment on a resolution authorizing the issuance of the
City’s Public Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A, and any potential economic impact
that the project to be financed with the proceeds of the Series 2024A Bonds may have on
the private sector.
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 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Lehua Weaver reviewed the revenue bond request.
No public comments for this item.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to close the public hearing.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez
Chavez, Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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7.Resolution: Issuance of Airport Revolving Line of Credit
The Council will accept public comment for a resolution issuing a line of credit to fund
ongoing work that is part of the Airport Redevelopment Project. The line of credit is a
financing tool that provides up to $400,000,000 in funding with lower interest rates
until the next round of bonds are issued, likely in 2025. The Council's action includes
authorizing the execution of a parameters resolution holding a hearing in August, and
other documents as needed.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Lehua Weaver reviewed the request.
No public comments for this item.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Dugan to close the public hearing.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
8.Ordinance: Request to Vacate a Portion of 700 South
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would vacate a portion of 700 South adjacent to the petitioner's property at 717 South
5600 West. The subject portion of 700 South abuts the north side of the applicant’s
property. A new section of 700 South was constructed which connects to 5600 West
north of the old 700 South street segment. If the street is vacated, it will be sold to the
applicant at fair market value and converted to private use. Petitioner: Brent Bateman,
representing the property owner. Petition No.:PLNPCM2023-00482.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Brian Fullmer gave a brief overview of the proposal.
No public comments for this item.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Mano to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council Meeting.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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9.Ordinance: Form Based Zone Corrections Text Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would correct various sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to Form
Based Districts. Form Based Districts were adopted in 2016 and amended in 2023. It has
been found that certain standards are incorrect, inconsistent, or incompatible with the
intent of the chapter. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this
petition. Petition No.:PLNPCM2024-00155.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Brian Fullmer gave a brief overview of the proposed Text Amendment.
No public comments for this item.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 59 of 2024.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6-0 Pass
10.Ordinance: Projecting Business Signs Zoning Text Amendment
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
projecting business signs. The proposal would create consistency and update the
standards for projecting business signs in commercial and mixed-use districts. Other
sections of Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition to increase
clarity in the sign ordinance. Petition No.:PLNPCM2023-00996.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Brian Fullmer gave a brief overview Text Amendment.
No public comments for this item.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Young to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council Meeting.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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11.Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment to Allow Single-Family Attached
Dwellings in Select Commercial Zones
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 to allow single-
family attached dwellings in select commercial zones where multifamily dwellings are
already permitted. The proposal includes Community Business (CB), Community
Shopping (CS), Commercial Corridor (CC), General Commercial (CG), and Sugar House
Business Districts (CSHBD 1 & 2). Petitioner: Natalie Linchenko of TAG SLC. Petition
No.:PLNPCM2023-00894.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/pwcay6ep.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Brian Fullmer gave a brief overview of the proposed Text Amendment.
No public comments for this item.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council Meeting.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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12.Ordinance: Prohibiting Distribution Centers on the Former North Temple
Landfill Site
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would prohibit distribution centers on the former North Temple Landfill site at 6780
West North Temple Street, located within the Northwest Quadrant Overlay. The
proposal would add a new definition for “Distribution Center,” as well as prohibit
distribution-related uses on the site. The intent of the proposal is to avoid the
concentration of a single land use and to allow for diverse uses as outlined in the
Northwest Quadrant Master Plan. The project is within Council District 1. Petition
No.:PLNPCM2024-00226.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/NorthTempleLandfill.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Nick Tarbet gave a brief overview of the proposal.
No public comments for this item.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Mano to
close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 60 of 2024.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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13.Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Capital Improvement Program
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution for project
funding allocations in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which involves the
construction, purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other city-owned
physical structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of at least five years and cost
$50,000 or more. The Council approves debt service and overall CIP funding in June
with the annual budget process, while project-specific funding is approved by September
1 of the same calendar year.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25CIP.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Thursday, June 6, 2024; Tuesday, July 2, 2024; Tuesday, July 9, 2024;
and Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7 p.m. and
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Ben Luedtke gave a brief overview of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
Mary T Calhoon (First Step House) spoke to the request for a mid-block crosswalk at
500 East, the number of people who use the Smith’s and bus stop in the area would
greatly benefit from the project and the crosswalk would improve pedestrian safety and
quality of life for the residents of the neighborhood.
Jen Colby noted the backlog of projects waiting for funding; stated free parking
should not be offered anywhere in the city and expressed support for all projects that
improved biking and walkability and reduced car dependency.
Damon Talbot congratulated the Council on compiling/presenting a diverse CIP
package, expressed excitement over the Transportation projects, but concern over the
number of unfunded requests; urged Council to keep unfunded requests at the
forefront of their minds when reviewing alternative funding resources and work to
move the Green Loop project forward.
Melainie Pehrson Noyce supported the CIP program and the benefit it brought to
the community; stated public/family space was critical to everyone who lived in and
visited Salt Lake City however, Salt Lake needed to enhance open space, encouraged
promises made to the Westside neighborhoods by the Council be fulfill regarding
improving open spaces.
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Doug Flagler expressed support of the Harvey Milk Boulevard project; noted the
enhancements to Central 9th space and how the improvements benefited the
community.
Riley Richardson spoke to the possibility of a park being constructed on 1000 West
and how much a park would benefit the area.
Lee Farnsworth expressed frustration with parking on Fayette Avenue adjacent to his
property; the number of large apartment complexes increased the parking issues in the
area due to the lack of on street parking, curb and gutter, requested Council to approve
the CIP project for installation of curb and gutter along Fayette Avenue that would
improve the area and provide parking on both sides of the street.
Mike Wheeler pled with Council to address the safety issues on Fayette Avenue
regarding the lack of lighting, sidewalks, and curb and gutter before someone was
seriously injured.
Joseph Leyba asked Council to support upgrades to Fayette avenue by funding
upgraded lighting, curb and gutter from 200 West to 240 West Fayette Avenue where
the street was not paved.
Kerri Nakamura spoke to the benefits of the CIP program; asked Council to consider
funding the improvements along Fayette Avenue regarding lighting which was the
largest concern on the City owned lots that were unkept and hazardous.
Craig Ogan spoke to the Parks Department request for light posts and updates to
Memory Grove, thanked Council for consideration of the application, listening and doing
what was best for Salt Lake City.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Mano to
close the public hearing.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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14.Ordinance: Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District Text
Amendment
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that
would amend the D4 Secondary Central Business District zoning district to support the
creation of a Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention (SECC). The proposed text
amendments would make the following changes to the D4 zoning district:
1.Modify the maximum height allowed through design review from 125
feet to 600 feet.
2.Modifying the required front and corner yard setback requirements are
changing to clarify that buildings with plazas and other similar public
spaces are allowed to exceed the maximum setback.
3.Change the table of allowed uses for the D4 zoning district would
change as follows:
o Stadiums change from a conditional use to a permitted use.
o Commercial parking would be changed from a conditional use to a
permitted use. (A current requirement prohibiting the demolition of a
building for principal use parking on the property would remain.)
4.Expand the existing sign overlay that applies to the Delta Center to
extend to the blocks that contain the Salt Palace. This allows more flexibility
for signs related to the entertainment venues within the overlay and allows
modifications to signs through the design review process for buildings that
are subject to design review.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCRevitalizationZone.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, July 2, 2024 and Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Nick Tarbet gave a brief overview of the Text Amendment.
Lori Wike expressed concern regarding the proposed sign overlay and potential
building height under the new zoning; asked Council to remove Abravanel Hall from the
sign overlay zone, reject the deviation from standard practice, understand the
importance of the Planning Commissions role in the approval process and honor the
petition to save Abravanel Hall.
Jen Colby spoke to Planning Commission’s negative recommendation to the text
changes, read Planning Commissioner Scheer’s comments regarding the proposal, and
objected to the proposed allowable height of the proposed buildings.
Liz Ward thanked Council for comments/recommendations regarding setbacks relating
to religious centers in Japantown; asked for language to be added regarding lighting,
fencing materials, festivals and daily operations be included in the agreement to
guarantee activities in Japantown would not be hindered during construction.
Scott Johnson spoke to Mr. Bruner’s comments during the July 9, 2024, meeting
regarding revitalization; asked why the process was required to move at such a fast pace
as time should be allowed to consider Planning Commission’s opinion/direction, to allow
for different processes, and for bidding and to focus on real solutions that would result in
the best solution for the city without increasing taxes.
Damon Talbot supported the convention district but was concerned over the fast
process, stated Planning Commission’s oversight was necessary to make the plan
successful and balance the goals of downtown while giving the public a chance to be part
of the process.
Jann McConkie stated she did not like the changes and the new projects cost too much
money.
Council recessed the Formal Meeting to hold the Truth In Taxation meeting at 7:00 pm
Returned to the Formal Meeting at 7:06 pm
Mercedes Smith spoke to Smith’s Entertainment Group’s (SEG’s) request for special
treatment from the Planning Commission, what special treatment would mean for
surrounding structures and asked where did the special exceptions for this company end.
Mercedes Smith asked the Council to exclude Abravanel Hall from the sign overlay.
Brent Koga thanked Mayor and Council for helping Salt Lake Buddhist Temple and
Japanese Church of Christ, more needed to be done to help the churches such as
eliminating loading and unloading of freight in front of the churches. Brent Koga stated
meetings between SEG and the Churches needed to be held monthly/weekly not every
six months.
James Longstaff supported the increased building height in the proposed zone,
suggested adding levels of housing above entertainment structures and stated parking
above ground should be restricted as it was a lost opportunity for housing.
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Craig Ogan spoke to Council ability to protect Abravanel Hall and the importance of
keeping Abravanel Hall for the residents of Salt Lake City.
Bree Scheer (Salt Lake City Planning Commissioner) spoke to the Planning
Commission’s negative recommendation, explaining that under the proposed zoning
amendment a development could deliberately pass by the Planning Commission which
in her opinion was a huge mistake. Commissioner Scheer assured the Council that the
Planning Commission had both the competency and training to handle the process of
reviewing large developments such as SEG’s and to make the right decisions for the
residents and visitors of Salt Lake City.
Jeff Carleton expressed support for the overall plan and additional building height as a
downtown should have tall buildings that could accommodate many uses and asked
Council to support the proposal as presented.
Andrew Marwick stated Salt Lake was more than just the area surrounding the Delta
Center, encouraged Council to research similar developments in neighboring states and
the impacts of the development; listen to the residents who live with the aftermath of
developments that never fully developed. Andrew Marwick stated there was no
guarantee the project would succeed, or the developer would build what was proposed.
Council Member Young thanked the public for attending and speaking at the meetings,
explained that comments were taken into consideration and Council was doing
everything they could to ensure the public had opportunities for input in the process as
the project moved forward.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Dugan to close the public hearing and defer action to a future Council
Meeting.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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Council Member Petro reiterated the rules of decorum.
Frederick Jenny thanked the Council and Mayor for listening to the public, asked that
the Rio Grande project continue to move forward.
Scott Johnson asked the Council if the sales tax study accounted for shoppers avoiding
the sales tax area and what would happen when the businesses inside the entertainment
area started closing.
Scott Narus spoke to the water stabilization fees specifically the amount town home
owners were assessed versus single family homeowners and how unfairly water usage
was measured/assessed throughout the city.
Jenn Colby expressed concerned over the statements in the 2023 Olympic Bid award,
regarding anti-doping, and stated Council could turn down the tax increase and and the
Jazz could located somewhere else.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
NONE.
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
NONE.
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
Council did not have comments or questions.
2.Comments to the City Council. (This is a one-hour time slot for the public to
comment on any City business not scheduled for a public hearing. Each person
will have two minutes to talk. General comment registration closes at 6:30 p.m.)
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F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1.Ordinance: Economic Development Loan Fund - Policy Kings Brewery, LLC
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would approve a $75,000 loan for
Policy Kings Brewery, LLC. at 925 South Jefferson Street from the Economic
Development Loan Fund (EDLF). Policy Kings Brewery, LLC., is Utah's first black-owned
brewery.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Dugan to adopt Ordinance 61 of 2024, approving $75,000 loan for Policy
Kings Brewery from the Economic Development Loan Fund. The Council’s
intent was to move the funds in the coming budget opening and request the
Administration make efforts to process the request expeditiously.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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2.Board Appointment: Library Board – Tricia Pil
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Tricia Pil to the Library Board
for a term ending June 30, 2027.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
approve the Consent Agenda.
AYE: Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria
Petro ABSENT: Alejandro Puy Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
G.CONSENT:
1.Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City,
including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The proposed
amendment includes three new full-time employee positions in the Attorney's Office
related to restructuring and moving the City Prosecutor's team, Fleet Block pre-
development work and demolition, a new line of credit for the Airport Redevelopment
Project, and new ongoing funding for maintenance of Public Lands properties, among
other items.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm
Minutes Approved: October 1, 2024
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City Council Chair Victoria Petro
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City Recorder
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H.ADJOURNMENT:
Victoria Petro (Oct 2, 2024 17:14 MDT)
i) 4 Tri.#(a) (Oct 1ф, 2024 14:ф0 MDT)
August 13, 2024 Formal Meeting Minutes
Final Audit Report 2024-10-15
Created:2024-10-02
By:Michelle Barney (Michelle.Barney@slc.gov)
Status:Signed
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"August 13, 2024 Formal Meeting Minutes" History
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