HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/2024 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
The following Council Members were present:
Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
The following Council Members were absent:
Darin Mano
Present Legislative leadership:
Jennifer Bruno – Executive Director, Lehua Weaver – 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, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany –
Staff Assistant, Brian Fullmer – Constituent Liaison, Policy Analyst, Nick Tarbet – Senior
Public Policy Analyst, Andrew Johnston – Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach,
Allison Rowland – Public Policy Analyst, Tammy Hunsaker – Deputy Director of Community
Services, Kristina Gilmore – Senior Planner, Ben Buckley – Associate Planner, Chimalli
Hernandez-Garcia – Neighborhood Specialist, Lindsey Nikola – Deputy Chief of Staff, Heather
Royall – Housing Stability Division Deputy Director, Austin Kimmel – Public Policy Analyst,
Shane Andreasen – Airport Director of Real Estate & Commercial Development, Paul Nielson –
Senior City Attorney, Bill Wyatt – Executive Director of Airports, Jonathan Pappasideris –
Senior City Attorney, Jaysen Oldroyd – Senior City Attorney
The meeting was called to order at 2:03 pm.
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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.
Chimalli Hernandez-Garcia provided information regarding:
Community Engagement Highlights
•Ways to engage with the City: www.slc.gov/feedback/
•Public Lands events/projects
◦Steenblik Park – Accepting feedback on two designs – Event: Monster Block
Party held October 26, 2024
◦Donner Trail Park – Accepting feedback on on design – Event: East Bench
Community Council Meeting on October 16, 2024
•Mayor’s Office Updates
◦Arts Culture and Entertainment (ACE) Grant – Closing deadline was
November 1, 2024
◦Love Your Block – Application period open from November 1 through
November 30, 2024, open application assistance would be available
◦Community Office Hours dates and locations with more being scheduled
soon
Andrew Johnston provided information regarding:
Homelessness Update
•Homeless Resource Center utilization currently “at capacity”
•Encampment Impact Mitigation (EIM)/Rapid Intervention (RIT) for the week of
October 14, 2024:
◦EIM – Gladiola Street with Parking Compliance
◦RIT – Jordan River, Liberty & Herman Franks Parks
•Resource Fair was held October 11, 2024 at Pioneer Park
•Kayak Court to be held October 18, 2024 at The Gail Miller Resource Center
2.Informational: Winter Shelter Plans Update ~ 2:15 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on the State homeless winter
shelter plans.
Andrew Johnston provided information regarding:
Salt Lake County Emergency Winter Shelter Plans 2024-25
•Winter Services Statute (35A-16-502) background details
•982 total 2024-25 Winter Plan Beds (overflow and Code Blue beds)
•Accessing Winter Plan Beds
◦Informational flyers being dispersed starting today
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◦(801) 990-9999, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, 7-days a week
◦Youth (up to age 23): Contact Youth Resource Center
◦Families: Call Midvale Family Shelter
◦Single Adults: Contact individual Homeless Resource Centers (HRCs) at
(801) 990-9999
◦Code Blue: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, go to two church sites or Weigand Center
◦Shuttles would run between all HRCs to ensure bed availability
•Code Blue Legislation – alerts issued by county when temperatures in specific
areas are increased to 18 degrees F (from 15 degrees F) including the wind chill, for
a duration of two hours or more during a 24-hour period
•National Weather Service Windchill Chart (to determine Code Blue events)
•Code Blue Notification Days by County (chart)
•Code Blue Provisions (Code 35A-16-702)
•Updated Provisions in 35A-16-703, highlighting enforcement of a camping
ordinance, provision for overriding local jurisdiction in Code Blue situations
•Code Blue Alert System runs statewide
•Code Blue Communications
◦Salt Lake County Local Homelessness Council website
◦State website
◦Alert registration
◦Office of Homeless Services
•Code Blue resources
◦Michelle Hale (Utah Department of Health Preparedness & Response
Program Director), (801) 419-8892, mhale@utah.gov
◦Peggy Green (State Office of Homeless Services), peggygreen@utah.gov
◦Andrew Johnston, andrew.johnston@slc.gov
Council Members and Andrew Johnston discussed:
•Whether additional State funding was provided with the updated Code Blue
provisions
•A request for updates when the Otherside Village would be open/operational and
what the actual duration of required training was to occupy the structures
•Lack of enough beds and funding being the reason for the State's preemption
regarding Code Blue beds
•What recourse the neighborhoods housing the shelters had if operators/providers
were not meeting safety standards
•Utilization of A Place For Your Stuff for individuals requiring emergency shelter
•Transportation options, enforcement of camping ordinances, and the public safety
(police) notifications
3.Ordinance: Northpoint Light Industrial Zoning Text
Amendment Follow-up ~ 2:35 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about a proposal that would amend various
sections of Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code creating a new section 21A.28.040
Northpoint Light Industrial (M-1A) Zoning District that aligns with the goals, policies
and future land use recommendations established in the Northpoint Small Area Plan.
The proposal would include providing an environment for light industrial, office, and
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research uses, while reducing the impact on adjacent agricultural and residential
properties and native habitats. This is a City Council-initiated petition. Other sections of
Title 21A – Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition. This project is within
Council District 1.
Nick Tarbet provided an introduction to the briefing, detailed the changes requested by
Council Members, and presented the following policy questions for Council feedback:
•Regarding setbacks and buffer from the Jordan River, the Northpoint Small Area
Plan called for a 300-foot buffer from the river (adopted by the Council in the fall
of 2023)
◦Support for reducing the transitional buffer width area, between 100 feet and
300 feet, to allow for increased development potential
◦Support for removing the buffer but allow changes to be made through a
development agreement (between the City and the property owner)
◦Modifying allowed uses in the buffer areas to generate some financial
benefit, evaluate compatible uses within the buffer while still providing
income (agriculture, outdoor recreation, etc.)
•Changes requested by property owners
◦Request for maximum lot area to be up to 15 acres (current maximum lot
area was 10 acres)
◦Requesting a 400-foot maximum building facade (2200 West currently has a
maximum building facade of 250 feet)
◦Request for maximum building height at 50 feet (maximum building height
allowed is 40 feet)
◦Request for 120,000 square feet (maximum square footage allowed is
currently 100,000 square feet)
◦Request for trees to only be required on the exterior building lines (trees are
currently required along all property lines)
◦Request for including language about the proposed master plan
development (if Council Members were open to a development agreement
concept)
Nick Tarbet noted that many comments/requests received were by property owners
(currently zoned AG – Agricultural) not yet annexed into the City (it might or might not
impact their decision to be annexed into the City).
Krissy Gilmore, Nick Tarbet, and Council Members discussed:
•Keeping the 300-foot buffer for the health and safety of the Jordan River
•While keeping the 300-foot buffer, examine potential uses within the buffer
(without approving anything at this time)
•Providing clarification on how the buffer should be maintained
•Items that could be placed in the buffer zone (non-permanent structures such as
pergolas, playgrounds, sidewalks, etc.)
•Public Utilities governing best practices within the Riparian Corridor near the
Jordan River (land that borders a body of water)
•Not allowing any variance from the required amount of trees for new development
•Planning Staff having concluded that current maximum standards were
appropriate for the small area plan, while also considering development potential
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for the area
Council Members expressed their desire to preserve the 300-foot buffer until there was
better information regarding permitted uses within the buffer zone.
4.Ordinance: Obstructions in Required Yards and Height
Exceptions Text Amendment ~ 2:55 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend chapter
21A.36.020 of the Salt Lake City Code, specifically tables 21A.36.020.B and
21A.36.020.C, which regulates permitted obstructions in required yards and permitted
height exceptions in different zoning districts. The proposal would address zoning
administration issues, modify provisions to match building code requirements, eliminate
outdated provisions, and allow rooftop uses to exceed the maximum height in some
zoning districts. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition.
Brian Fullmer provided an introduction to the proposal.
Ben Buckley provided information regarding:
•Project request details:
◦Text amendment for exception to rooftop amenities/patios first initiated
February 2024 by the Planning Commission
◦No major modifications to height exceptions and obstructions in required
yards since adoption in 1995
◦Some regulations were from the 1960s and required updating
◦Planning Commission forwarded a positive recommendation June 2024
•Permitted Yard Obstructions Table section additions, removals, and clarifications
•Permitted Height Exceptions section modifications and additions
•Rooftop amenities and unenclosed shade structure allowances and additional
standards
Council Member Petro requested better clarification/thorough analysis regarding rooftop
wall height requirements specifically what was required for safety purposes and to
include specific types of materials that would be appropriate for shade structures, as well
as incentives/bonuses for “greening” rooftops (encouraging foliage to assist with heat
island effects).
5.Informational: Follow-up on Draft Policies for Housing
Program Funds ~ 3:15 p.m.
20 min.
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The Council will receive a follow-up briefing on proposed changes to the housing
program funds, focusing on changes to the Funding Our Future housing funds
categories. These funds are allocated through the annual budget process. The Council was
briefed on other aspects of the housing program on August 13, 2024.
Allison Rowland provided an introduction to the briefing.
Tammy Hunsaker and Heather Royall provided information regarding:
Housing Program Funds – Funding Our Future
•Overview
◦The Housing Program Funds Policy established (once adopted):
◾Budgeting and reporting standards for the Housing Program Funds
◾A revolving loan fund as a self-replenishing pool of revenue to assist
the Direct Delivery Programs
◾A loan committee for the Housing Programs
•Funding Our Future (FOF) proposed changes:
◦Proposed Change #1 – Annual Budget Process:
◾The process of budgeting funds annually to be based on the source of
funds (Funding Our Future or US Department of Housing & Urban
Development-HUD), through a competitive application
process, reviewed by the Council for final funding decisions, funds
would be available for the City’s Direct Delivery Programs or to
external partners (aligned through a one-stop-shop for housing
programs to be accessed by community partners)
◦Proposed Change #2 – Funding Eligibility and Categories:
◾Eligible Uses of Funds: Community & Neighborhoods proposes to
include eligible uses of funding in the Housing Program Funds Policy
(instead of specific funding categories for the FOF Housing Program
Funds)
◾Funding Priorities: Specific funding priorities would point to the goals,
objectives, and strategies outlined in the current housing plan
(Housing SLC), anti-displacement plan (Thriving In Place)
•Proposed Eligible Uses of FOF:
◦Tenant Housing Assistance
◦Equity and Homeownership Assistance
•Proposed FOF Funding Priorities:
◦Protect the most vulnerable from displacement
◾Develop a Tenant Relocation Assistance Program, improve/expand
Tenant Resources and Services, help tenants become owners
◦Increase housing stability throughout the city
◾Dedicate funding to mitigate displacement, serve renter/family
households, increase geographic equity and physical accessibility
◦Provide affordable homeownership and wealth and equity building
opportunities to a minimum of 1,000 low-income households
Council Members and staff addressed aligning the processes of US Department of
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Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Funding Our Future through the proposed
policy adjustments resulting in collective decision-making and increased efficiency;
confirming the proposed adjustment wouldn’t occur until fiscal year 2026.
6.Mosquito Abatement District Property Tax Report ~ 3:35 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District
regarding a proposal to increase property taxes. In keeping with State Code, the
Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees will report to the appointing Legislative
Body regarding their intent to increase the certified tax rate, resulting in a property tax
increase to Salt Lake City residents in 2025. Following the City Council briefing and
hearing, an additional hearing and vote will be held by the Salt Lake City Mosquito
Abatement District Board of Trustees before the end of the calendar year. The hearing
will be held on December 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the district facilities located at 2215
North 2200 West Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116.
Austin Kimmel provided an introduction to the briefing and details of the proposed
increase, including:
•The increase was estimated to generate an additional $1,370,667 in revenue for the
district
•The certified tax rate would be set at .000176, increasing the average value to
residential property from $50.44 per year to $60.39 per year
Dr. Shireen Mooers (SLCMAD Board Chair) and Ary Faraji (SLCMAD Executive
Director) provided information regarding:
Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District (SLCMAD) Updates and Tax
Increase Overview
•SLCMAD Overview
◦Founded in 1923 (third oldest in the entire nation)
◦Independent taxing special district (property taxes fund all aspects of
operations)
◦180 square mile service area
◦240 square miles (district’s greater boundary)
•Annexation updates (map)
•Integrated Mosquito Management – Operational Divisions:
◦Surveillance (larval and adult)
◦Control (adulticide and larvicide)
◦Public outreach
◦Training/continued professional education
◦Research
•Surveillance:
◦40 Carbon dioxide traps strategically placed throughout the jurisdiction,
placed twice a week
◦Utilizing 3-D printed traps, bypassing a commercial need for purchasing
equipment
◦Provide peer-reviewed publications for the public’s awareness
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◦Post trap/surveillance, species are collected, processed, enumerated,
speciated, and tested for pathogens
•Control – Urban:
◦Tree hole program (5,000 geocoded sites throughout the city)
◦Catch basin program (bike crews treating every catch basin in curbside
gutter holding water)
◦Biological control program (full fish hatchery where mosquito fish are bred
and then placed into aquatic habitats)
•Control – Rural:
◦Fixed-wing application (airplanes) and drones (un-manned aerial systems)
◦On foot
◦Off-road/tracked vehicles
•Pollinator Habitat and Community Garden
•Grants recently acquired:
◦Centers for Disease Control (CDC) grant issued for 2023-2028 ($1M) used to
create Rocky & High Plains Vector Born Disease Center, partnering with
Colorado State University
◦Additional external grants funded a new pollinator habitat and community
garden at SLCMAD headquarters, and Mosquito Education Outreach and
Least Chub fish rearing programs
•Tax increase purpose:
◦Consumer price index and inflation
◦Shorter tax increase cycles
◦Enhancement of aerial operations
◦Phase II Construction
•Public hearing occurring on December 19, 2024, at the Mosquito Abatement
District Building (including a virtual attendance option)
Council Members discussed the option of stepped increases instead of bulk tax increases,
the public process, and clarification of the intention of aerial operations.
7.Tentative Break ~ 4:05 p.m.
20 min.
8.Ordinance: Airport Title 16 Amendments Follow-up ~ 4:25 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about an ordinance that would repeal and replace Title
16 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to Airports. The proposed amendment would
eliminate duplicated and outdated regulations. The proposal also includes moving
codified commercial standards to standalone administrative documents for operators
doing business at the airport. Language related to ground transportation rules and fees is
removed where it is duplicated in City code (Title 5).
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Nick Tarbet provided an introduction to the briefing and discussed the policy
questions with Council Members:
•Support for charging higher parking fines and holding an additional public hearing
for the increase in fines
◦Council Members raised the following questions: if the fines were cost
justified, if the fines could be higher, if signage for the higher fines would be
highly visible
◦Council Members did not object to the higher fines or the additional public
hearing
•Pertaining to the updates on reporting requirements for the Executive Director,
support for the Administration to notify the Council of any changes to rules,
regulations, and minimum standards
◦Council Members did not object to the notification requirement
•Support for providing clarity that the Council was the budgetary authority for the
Airport (language enhanced to ensure clarity in the ordinance), with potential
follow up suggestions, including additional language that would clarify that Airport
operations, whether in rules or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations,
were executed within the properly adopted budget and consistent with citywide
policy decisions, and required additional Council review if changes were needed
◦Council Members did not object to the proposed clarifying updates
◦Council Member Puy expressed support of the additional language
•Language changes to Title 2 (outline of the City Organization of Departments) to
ensure legislative oversight and role were clear and apply those changes to the
updated Airport Ordinance
◦Council Members did not object to the Title 2 changes/clarity provided in
updates to the Airport Ordinance
•Support regarding the Airport being subject to impact fees for development at the
Airport
◦Council Members questioned if it was appropriate to subject City entities to
impact fees
◾Paul Nielson advised the Council to seek a formal opinion/legal
advice from the Attorney’s Office, which could be provided within a
week’s time
•Clarifying the Council’s role regarding complaints in regards to service delivery
(accessibility/passenger mobility concerns) at the Airport – how to
establish/ensure these types of complaints/concerns were addressed through the
Airport
◦Council Member Petro expressed interest in a separate briefing regarding
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance at the Airport and
gathering additional information before further action on the policy question
•If there were any concerns or ways the Council wanted to ensure legislative
oversight in setting policies to ensure the Airport was meeting objectives,
including transit, environmental issues, lobbying efforts, etc.
◦Council Members were in agreement to continue reviewing these items while
moving forward with the amendments to Title 16
9.~ 4:55 p.m.
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Shane Andreason, Bill Wyatt, and Paul Nielson provided information regarding:
•Correction of parking fines found in two chapters (clerical change)
•Addressing the Council’s concerns regarding powers of the Executive Director to
establish rules and regulations, a section was added to the ordinance to provide for
the Executive Director to report annually on what changes were being made to
rules and regulations, and minimum standards
•Corrections made in response to the general aviation community’s needs,
including parking vehicles in hangars while flying aircraft, being able to self-fuel,
and not having unauthorized access to their hangars
•Title 2 modifications could be made and presented to the Council in a future
meeting for review/approval
•Additional information would be brought to the Council in future meetings
regarding an ordinance for Airport Lost and Found and changes to antiquated
provisions regarding Ground Transportation
Informational: Utah Transit Authority Tech Link TRAX
Extension Study
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) about the
TechLink Study, which evaluates and recommends a locally preferred alternative for new
TRAX connections in downtown Salt Lake City, Research Park, and potential operational
route changes. It explores changing the route of the red line TRAX with new service to
the Granary District and Ballpark Area. It also considers adding a new orange line TRAX
to connect the Salt Lake International Airport with the University of Utah and Research
Park among other potential changes.
For more information visit www.techlinkstudy.com.
Patti Garver (UTA Manager of Environmental Compliance & Sustainability) and Alex
Beim (UTA Manager of Long Range and Strategic Planning) provided information
regarding:
Techlink TRAX Study
•Study overview:
◦Funded by Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and
Equity (RAISE) grant
◦Intended to investigate new transit connections in Salt Lake City
◦Overall goal being to select a locally preferred alternative to advance into
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Review
•Background:
◦Initial studies included the 2021 Downtown SLC Rail Extension and
Connections Feasibility Study, 2021 Research Park Strategic Vision, 2022
Future of Light Rail, etc.
•Project goals:
◦Supporting long-range transportation growth demand
◦Improving TRAX reliability and capacity
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◦Enhancing access and mobility between existing areas
◦Increasing access to disadvantaged populations
◦Providing sustainable transportation options
•Study timeline of key activities (2023 to 2024)
•Overview of proposed alternatives:
◦New Orange line from Airport to research park
◦Realigned Red line along Ballpark spur
◦Blue and Green line northern termini switch
•Proposed Alternatives 1 through 4
•Results of analysis for Alternatives 1 through 4
•Technical evaluation recommendation details
◦Alternative 3 performed best due to lowest cost, highest operational
efficiency, reduced travel times, etc.
•Public feedback summary details
•Locally Preferred Alternative Recommendation – Alternative 3 (direct connection
on 400 West)
•Next steps for long-term implementation
10.Informational: Collective Bargaining Processes and Legal
Concepts ~ 5:25 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the City's collective bargaining processes,
memorandums of understanding (MOUs), State law, and related legal concepts. The
City recognizes and negotiates with three bargaining units representing eligible full-
time employees.
Jonathan Pappasideris and Jaysen Oldroyd provided information regarding:
Collective Bargaining in Utah
•Overview of Collective Bargaining:
◦Governmental entities are not required by state law to engage in collective
bargaining, including the National Labor Relations Act
(governing collective bargaining in the private sector) which does not apply
to government employers
◦Salt Lake City chose to voluntarily engage in collective bargaining and
was the only government entity in Utah to do so
◦With State law providing little to no direction, the City had to create its
collective bargaining framework from scratch
◦Three relevant documents that pertained to collective bargaining between
the City and its bargaining units:
◾The Collective Bargaining and Employee Representation Joint
Resolution
◾Ground Rules
◾Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
•Collective Bargaining and Employee Representation Joint Resolution:
◦The formal document by which the City, through its Executive Branch,
voluntarily elects to engage in collective bargaining with exclusive
representative(s) (bargaining units)
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◦The Resolution addresses topics such as how exclusive representatives were
recognized, how an MOU was approved, what happens if the City and
exclusive representative were unable to arrive at an agreement
◦The Resolution did not address issues such as discipline, time spent on
union activities, etc.
•Ground Rules:
◦Created at the beginning of negotiations for a new MOU that the City and
the exclusive representative would agree on
◦Addressed how each party would conduct itself during negotiations and
include topics like confidentiality, timing/format for presenting proposals,
what occurred when the parties reached mutual agreement regarding the
MOU, etc.
◦Applies only to the negotiations for the specific MOU being negotiated
•Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):
◦Consists of the labor agreement negotiated by the City and the exclusive
representative of a bargaining unit that addresses the terms and conditions
of eligible employees’ employment for a specific time period (typically three
years)
◦Addresses issues specific to each bargaining unit, such as wages, other
compensation, shift bids, corrective action and discipline, time spent on
union activities, etc.
◦MOUs must be approved by the City Council and ratified by the majority of
the pertinent bargaining unit
11.Board Appointment: Racial Equity in Policing Commission -
Gloria Mensah ~ 5:55 p.m.
5 min
The Council will interview Gloria Mensah prior to considering appointment to the Racial
Equity in Policing Commission for a term ending December 28, 2026.
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Interview held. Council Member Petro said Gloria Mensah’s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
Standing Items
12.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair -
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Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Council Member Petro introduced Autumn (no last name) who was present to shadow
female mentors, and who would also be present at the Formal Meeting this evening.
13.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.
Item not held.
14.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
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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.
Closed Session Started at 6:09 pm
Held in the Work Session Room.
Council Members in Attendance: Council Members Petro, Wharton, Puy, Young, Dugan,
and Lopez Chavez.
Absent: Council Member Mano
City Staff in Attendance: Jennifer Bruno, Katherine Lewis, Mayor Mendenhall, Rachel
Otto, Lindsey Nikola, Lehua Weaver, Ben Luedtke, and Cindy Lou Trishman.
Closed Session ended at 6:56 pm.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member Puy
to enter into Closed Session for the purposes of attorney-client matters that
are privileged.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Dugan to exit Closed Session.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez
ABSENT: Darin Mano
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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Meeting adjourned at 6:56 pm.
Minutes Approved: January 7, 2025.
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City Council Chair – Victoria Petro
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City Recorder – Cindy Trishman
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"*Approved January 7, 2025* - October 15, 2024 Work Session
Minutes" History
Document created by DeeDee Robinson (deedee.robinson@slc.gov)
2025-01-08 - 11:47:37 PM GMT
Document emailed to victoria.petro@slc.gov for signature
2025-01-08 - 11:48:50 PM GMT
Email viewed by victoria.petro@slc.gov
2025-01-09 - 5:48:52 PM GMT
Email viewed by victoria.petro@slc.gov
2025-01-18 - 5:04:49 AM GMT
Email viewed by victoria.petro@slc.gov
2025-01-21 - 9:17:55 PM GMT
Signer victoria.petro@slc.gov entered name at signing as Victoria Petro
2025-01-21 - 9:18:14 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Victoria Petro (victoria.petro@slc.gov)
Signature Date: 2025-01-21 - 9:18:16 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Document emailed to Cindy Trishman (cindy.trishman@slc.gov) for signature
2025-01-21 - 9:18:18 PM GMT
Document signing delegated to Keith Reynolds (Keith.Reynolds@slc.gov) by Cindy Trishman
(cindy.trishman@slc.gov)
2025-01-24 - 6:32:28 PM GMT
Document emailed to Keith Reynolds (Keith.Reynolds@slc.gov) for signature
2025-01-24 - 6:32:28 PM GMT
Email viewed by Keith Reynolds (Keith.Reynolds@slc.gov)
2025-01-24 - 10:49:48 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Keith Reynolds (Keith.Reynolds@slc.gov)
Signature Date: 2025-01-24 - 10:50:19 PM GMT - Time Source: server
Agreement completed.
2025-01-24 - 10:50:19 PM GMT