HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/27/2024 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
The following Council Members were present:
Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro, Eva
Lopez Chavez
Present Legislative Leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – Deputy Director
Present Administrative Leadership:
Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Megan Yuill – Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
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, Brian Fullmer – Public Policy Analyst, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy
Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm
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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 July 9, 2024, as well as the
formal meeting minutes of June 11, 2024 and July 2, 2024.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
approve.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Items B1 & B2 will be heard as one public hearing.
1. Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment to the D-1 Central Business District
Zone
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting 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 South State Street (former Sears site).
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 and Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Tuesday,
August 27, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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2. Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 754 South State
Street
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
amend the zoning of property at approximately 754 South State Street 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, Petition
No.: PLNPCM2022-01109.
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; Tuesday, June 11, 2024; and Tuesday, August
27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 and Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 11, 2023 and Tuesday,
August 27, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Brian Fullmer introduced items B1 and B2.
Clavin Fors spoke in favor of the proposal and rezone to build a new hospital and
requested more information on the projects that would benefit the community and that
they be monitored to ensure compliance.
Isaac Atencio (representing the Midtown Business District) requested a review of the
rezoning plans, which included maintaining the arts and entertainment block and not
losing parts of it to the proposed hospital construction and negatively impacting the
surrounding local businesses.
Hoang Nguyen (Sapa Restaurant's founder and manager) expressed concern about the
proposed hospital impacting the local businesses while keeping in mind the community
to create more economic growth in the area.
Darin Piccoli (Owner of State Room music venue) expressed excitement for the new
development and requested a development agreement to protect the open sidewalks for
local businesses and not build walls around them to ensure walkability and use of the
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businesses.
James Longstaff supported the new hospital project but expressed concern that it
would take up precious parking space and invite more homeless people into the area.
Margaret Holloway was excited about the project but expressed concern about
apartment rules and other conditional promises not being fulfilled by private developers
and requested the Council to review the regulations. 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: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
3. Grant Application: Fiscal Year 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science
Improvement Competitive 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. If awarded, the grant would
fund training; evidence testing supplies; Integrated Ballistics Identification System
(IBIS) access subscription and correlation service for access to the National Integrated
Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN); and a computer to run IBIS access for NIBIN.
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 27, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
Silvia Richards introduced the item.
There were no public comments. Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Young to
close and refer item B-3 to a future Consent Agenda for action.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
C.
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POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget: Capital Improvement Program
The Council will 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;
Tuesday, August 13, 2024; and Tuesday, August 27, 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).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Young, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
adopt Resolution 27 of 2024, adopting the Capitol Improvement Program
project-specific allocations for fiscal year 20254 as shown on the attached
Exhibits A Funding Log.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2. Ordinance: Request to Vacate a Portion of 700 South
The Council will 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
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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).
Council Member Dugan motioned to reject the Ordinance due to Public Utilities'
concerns about easement access. Council Member Young seconded the motion.
Before voting, Council Member Mano made a substitute motion to defer action to
another meeting to resolve the concerns raised at the meeting. Council Member
Lopez Chavez seconded the substitute motion. The substitute motion was voted on and
passed unanimously.
Council Members discussed the following:
•Ownership of the Public Utilities easement
•Public Utilities' stance was against the easement
•Goal to continue maintenance and ownership
•Clarification on the project and results of rejecting or adopting the Ordinance
After receiving public comment, Council Member Mano moved to reconsider the
substitute motion voted upon earlier in the meeting.
•Katie Lewis was consulted on how to proceed with reconsidering the previous
motion and guided revisiting it in the same meeting
•Council member Dugan clarified the reason for proposing rejection due to
Public Utilities' denial and then made the final motion to reject the Ordinance
Council Member Dugan made a new motion to reject the ordinance, confirming that
the City owned the proposed vacation. Council Member Young seconded the motion,
which was unanimous. Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to defer action to a future date.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
reconsider the previous motion.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Young to
reject the Ordinance.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
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Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
3. Ordinance: Projecting Business Signs Zoning 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 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).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
adopt Ordinance 64 of 2024.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
4. Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment to Allow Single-Family Attached
Dwellings in Select Commercial Zones
The Council will 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)
districts. Petitioner: Natalie Linchenko of TAG SLC. Petition No.:PLNPCM2023-00894.
For more information visit 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
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Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Young to
adopt Ordinance 65 of 2024.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
5. Ordinance: Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District Text
Amendment
The Council will 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; Tuesday, August 13, 2024; and Tuesday, August
27, 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, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Young, seconded by Council Member Wharton to
adopt Ordinance 63 of 2024.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
Council Member Petro thanked Rachel Otto and Meghan Yuill for joining the meeting
today.
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 7:30 p.m.)
Richard Perschon spoke about his petition for the cemetery and the plots in hopes of
helping family members identify where the family plots lay.
Bruce Markosian discussed the stabilization fees for an unused water utility line,
asked Council to help find a solution to remove the line, and requested a timeframe so
the owners could take direction and action to fix the issue.
Keiko Jones spoke against the proposed salary increase for the City Council and stated
it was an abuse of power for the Council to give themselves raises in the current financial
crisis.
Margaret Holloway thanked Council for the grants awarded to help aid the cost of
growing food for the community, spoke against the proposed raise for the Council, and
questioned the rise in compensation while other companies were also increasing their
prices.
Phil Carroll supported the CIP application and stated the need to establish protocols
for City projects and facilities.
Durk Lamb supported the Rio Grande and Green Loop Projects, stating that any project
using less asphalt and parking should give that space to public transportation and that
it was a great benefit to the community.
Andrew Marwick expressed concern regarding the creation of the Sports &
Entertainment District, the deadline set by the Legislature, and how the district would be
funded in the future. Asked Council to focus revitalization efforts on the West Side.
Compared the revitalization efforts to Glendale Arizona.
James Longstaff spoke in support of the Rio Grande Plan, the need to separate the
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freight rail and public transportation rail, and asked the Council to support the Rio
Grande Plan to prepare for the influx of people during the Olympics in 2034.
Council Member Petro thanked those who shared their comments.
Council Member Mano motioned to revisit Item C-2 and reconsider the previous
action, the motion was captured in C-2.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Advice and Consent: Salt Lake City Council Executive Director – Jennifer
Bruno
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Jennifer Bruno as the Salt Lake
City Council Executive Director.
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 - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider
motions.
Council Members discussed Jennifer Bruno’s appointment and stated excitement for the
knowledge and expertise Jennifer Bruno would bring to the table.
Jennifer Bruno thanked the Council for their kind words and expressed excitement for
the opportunity. Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Puy to
approve and celebrate Jennifer Bruno as the new Salt Lake City Council
Executive Director.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NONE.
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G.CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Text Amendment to Prohibit Demolition of Dwelling Units for
Parking Uses
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title
21A of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the development of parking facilities. The
proposal would prohibit the demolition of dwelling units for stand-alone parking uses
and the expansion or modification of parking for existing uses unless it includes
additional housing units. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this
petition.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Board Appointment: Sister Cities Advisory Board – Jane Kim
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Jane Kim to the Sister Cities
Board for a term ending July 3, 2028.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
Minutes:
Rescheduled for a future meeting.
3. Board Appointment: City and County Building Conservation and Use
Committee – Steven Burt
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Steven Burt to the City and
County Building Conservation and Use Committee for a term ending July 17, 2028.
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FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Wharton to approve
the Consent Agenda and defer action on the Sister Cities Advisory Board
appointment.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez
Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Minutes:
Item G2 – Board Appointment for Sister Cities, Jane Kim would be rescheduled for a future
meeting for formal consideration.
H.ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm
Minutes Approved: November 12, 2024
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City Council Chair Victoria Petro
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City Recorder
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