HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/2025 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
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, Nick Tarbet – Deputy
Director
Present Administrative Leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Lindsey Nikola – Deputy Chief of
Staff, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes &
Records Clerk, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm
A.OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Sarah Young 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 December 10, 2024 and
January 21, 2025, as well as the formal meeting minutes of January 21, 2025 and
February 4, 2025.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to approve the work session meeting minutes of December 10, 2024,
and January 21, 2025, and the formal meeting minutes of January 21, 2025,
and February 4, 2025.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
5.The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall
recognizing April 2, 2025 as Start by Believing Day in Salt Lake City.
Council Member Petro read the ceremonial resolution.
Council Member Young acknowledged Dr. Julie Valentine from the Utah Coalition
Against Sexual Assault, Liz Chavez Diaz, and Carlos Paldtenia from Youth City
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Government.
Dr. Julie Valentine expressed thanks for supporting the resolution and the public
awareness campaign.
Bethany Crisp from the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault thanked the Council for
the resolution and expressed gratitude for the public awareness and support.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Wharton to adopt Resolution 08 of 2025: Joint Ceremonial Resolution with
Mayor Mendenhall Recognizing April 2, 2025, as Start by Believing Day in
Salt Lake City.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Resolution: Creation of a Public Infrastructure District
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution that would
create the Convention Center Public Infrastructure District and define the general process
and role of the City in establishing the Proposed District. The proposal would assist with
financing the redevelopment of the Delta Center, the development of SEG's
entertainment district, and the redevelopment of the Salt Palace. The public hearing
allows for public input on whether the requested service is needed, whether the service
should be provided by the City, County, or the Proposed District, and all other matters
relating to the Proposed District. State law provides the City with a strict and short
timeframe within which to take action on the Proposed District. The Council intends to
take formal action on April 8th. Petitioner: John Larson, representing Jazz Arena
Investors, LLC.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Jennifer Bruno introduced the item.
Lori Wike spoke on SB26, expressing concern about the Public Infrastructure District
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(PID) authority and requested clarification on private board members running the PID
and how that can be used for public benefit.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
NONE.
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
There were no questions for the Mayor.
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.)
Katie Dwyer (Executive Director of Wasatch Community Gardens) spoke on the
Wasatch Community Gardens Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG)
request for funds to cover the wages for the Green Team. Stated the following benefits
were provided for the community to keep funding the farm-based job training program:
•Provided women facing homelessness and abusive situations a safe place to work
and integrate into the community.
•Provided growing space and educational opportunities for healthy food to the
community and its members.
•Provided job training program and community access for anyone.
Carrie Allred spoke on the Wasatch Community Gardens CDBG funding request for
funds to help provide the wages for the Green Team. Stated the farm-based job training
program provides women facing homelessness and abusive situations a safe place to
work and integrate into the community.
Jackie Rodabaugh spoke on the Wasatch Community Gardens Community
Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) request for funds to cover the wages for the
Green Team. Stated the farm-based job training program provides women facing
homelessness and abusive situations a safe place to work and integrate into the
community.
Shannon Jones spoke on the Wasatch Community Gardens Community Development
Block Grant Funds (CDBG) request for funds to cover the wages for the Green Team.
Stated the farm-based job training program provided growing space and educational
opportunities for the community and members.
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Teresa Hogge spoke on the Wasatch Community Gardens Community Development
Block Grant Funds (CDBG) request for funds to cover the wages for the Green Team.
Stated the farm-based job training program provides women facing homelessness and
abusive situations a safe place to work and integrate into the community.
Margaret Holloway thanked the Council for shutting down unsafe parts of the Jordan
River, adding wait time information at the train stops, and requested more help from the
Council for the elderly in the Fairpark District.
Karina McLellan, representing the Ability and Inclusion Service Non-Profit in Utah,
invited the Council to a community event and listed some of this organization's
community activities.
Angela Morgan spoke on the homelessness and drug issues now in the Cottonwood
dog park and requested help clearing up the area and making it safe again.
Jason Wessel spoke on behalf of the West Side Coalition, expressed concern about the
Jordan River Trail closure, and requested more community engagement and
communication when significant developments occur.
Kevin Parke spoke on the Jordan River Trail and the West Side Park homeless and
drug issues, requested help creating a safe environment in Rose Park area.
Evan Rufert spoke about the need to mitigate traffic in the downtown area and
requested that cameras be installed to help improve traffic flow, prevent crime, and
enhance public safety.
Bernie Hart spoke on the issue of homelessness and requested that the Council take
action to help the community.
Council Member Puy took a moment of personal privilege to speak about the CDBG
funding decisions made this budget season, stating that the decisions were not easy and
that the funding was limited.
Council Member Petro took a moment of personal privilege to address the safety issues in
the community and the need to control drugs and crime in the community, and invited
the community to participate in small groups with the council, the mayor, and the police
to help address this issue.
Mayor Mendenhall spoke about drug and crime issues within the community and
discussed the public safety plan being developed to address the safety concerns.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
NONE.
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F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1.
Ordinance: The Central Business Improvement Area (CBIA-25)
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance to re-establish the Salt Lake City Central
Improvement Assessment Area (CBIA-25), creating two assessments: one for downtown
economic promotion and another for holiday lighting on certain streets. The ordinance
would accept Board of Equalization recommendations, establish the effective date of the
CBIA-25, confirm the equalized assessment list, and impose an assessment on specific
properties within the Area.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Petro to accept and adopt the findings and recommendations of the Board of
Equalization for the Central Business Improvement Area (CBIA-25). I
further move that the Council adopt Ordinance 16 of 2025: Central Business
Improvement Area 25 (CBIA-25) Assessment Ordinance, confirming the
equalized assessment list, levying the assessment, and related matters..
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2.
Resolution: Confirmation of Ranked Choice Voting for 2025 Municipal
Election and Interlocal Agreement
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing the City to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement with Salt Lake County Election’s Division to support the 2025
Municipal Election. In addition, the City Council may confirm their determination to
participate in the Alternative Voting Methods Pilot Project, more commonly referred to
as Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) without a Primary election. Under ranked choice voting,
voters rank the candidates in order of preference. Election equipment counts the
preference numbers for each ballot. If none of the candidates receive more than 50% of
the overall vote after the first round, the candidate with the least number of votes is
eliminated. The voters who had selected the eliminated candidate as their first choice
would then have their votes counted for their second-choice candidate. This process of
elimination continues until a candidate crosses the 50% threshold and is declared the
winner.
For more information on this item visit https://tinyurl.com/RankedChoiceSLC.
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
adopt Resolution 07 of 2025 for an election services interlocal cooperation
agreement between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County for the 2025
municipal general election..
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Council Member Puy stated that this funding was being approved due to the upcoming
changes happening to the voting process, such as vote-by-mail changes, and requested
that the public be informed about the voting and participation process as these changes
were implemented.
G.CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Mixed-Use (MU) Zoning Consolidation Zoning Text and Map
Amendment
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment
and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the City's zoning ordinance and
zoning map by consolidating up to 27 existing commercial, form-based, and mixed-use
zoning districts into six new mixed-use (MU) districts. The proposal aims to simplify
zoning regulations, improve clarity of language, and incorporate missing design
standards. The new mixed-use districts will be similar to the current districts but will
have changes to setbacks, building height, lot coverage, and permitted land uses. Other
sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition. Petition No.:
PLNPCM2024-00707.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCMixedUse.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, February 4, 2025 and Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.5 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider an ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City,
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including the employment staffing document for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget. Budget
amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City’s budgets,
including proposed project additions and modifications. The proposed amendment
includes funding to cover remaining costs for the 400 South Bridge Reconstruction
project, funds to repair homes in the Community Land Trust, additional funding for the
Hive Pass program because of increased usage, and funding to expand the scope of a
public restroom study.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Lopez Chavez to
approve.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez
Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
H.ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting adjourned at 8:01 pm
Minutes Approved: May 20, 2025
_______________________________
City Council Chair Chris Wharton
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City Recorder Keith Reynolds
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