HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/2025 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
The following Council Members were present:
Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, 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, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Allison Parks – Deputy City Attorney, Matthew Brown – Deputy
City Recorder, DeeDee Robinson – Minutes & Records Clerk, Taylor Hill – Constituent
Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant, Brian Fullmer – Constituent Liaison,
Policy Analyst, Kristina Gilmore – Senior Planner, Jorge Chamorro – Public Services Director,
Julie Crookston – Deputy Director of Public Services, Aaron Bentley – Chief Information
Officer, Lindsey Nikola – Deputy Chief of Staff, Megan Yuill – Deputy Chief Administrative
Officer, Laura Briefer – Public Utilities Director, Jesse Stewart – Public Utilities Deputy
Director, Weston Clark – Mayor's Senior Advisor, Allison Parks – Deputy City Attorney, Kira
Luke – Communications & Policy Analyst, Nole Walkingshaw – Deputy Chief Information
Officer, Kate Werrett – Budget & Policy Analyst, JP Goats – Public Services Deputy Director,
Austin Kimmel – Public Policy Analyst, Kimberley Schmeling – Public Services Financial
Manager, Alicia Seeley – Principal Planner, Lisa Tarufelli – Public Utilities Finance
Administrator
The meeting was called to order at 2:11 pm.
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Work Session Items
Click Here for the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
1.Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget: Information Management
Services ~ 2:15 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Information Management Services
(IMS) budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The department provides technical and
communication support for the City.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3,
2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Summary:
Kira Luke provided a brief introduction.
Aaron Bently and Nole Walkingshaw provided information regarding the budget
including personnel changes, new full-time employees (FTEs), contractual increases, city-
wide communication and engagement, and web and media services.
Council Members and staff discussed:
•Software consolidation and usage
•Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the City
•Efficiency reporting mandated by the State
•Workday reporting, usage, and ongoing training
Council Requests:
Council Member Puy requested information/clarification relating to community
engagement and the collaboration between IMS and other City departments that provide
community engagement services, including opportunities to improve the overall process
and how responsibilities for those services are determined. Nole Walkingshaw replied
that standardized branding and city-wide training were employed for a more uniform
approach with more engagement standard updates forthcoming. Jill Love added that IMS
was leading the standardization process and progress was being made on how
departments communicated.
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2.Informational: mySLC Update ~ 3:00 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a briefing from the Administration about mySLC the City’s tool
for residents to submit requests and feedback. The Administration will review current
reporting features, dashboards, and give an update on the implementation of the tool
citywide.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Summary:
Aaron Bentley and Weston Clark provided information regarding the mySLC mobile
application (app) including steady growth in use, goals for the 2025-26 fiscal year, the
integration of 10 request types with work order systems, timeline for future app usage,
and a visual presentation of the mySLC customer experience. Council Members and staff
discussed how customers track the status of their cases and options for receiving requests
for improvement of the app.
Council Requests:
Council Member Dugan inquired about the use of the app and if there were repeat users
or unique one-time users. Aaron Bently said they would return to the Council with the
information.
3.Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 128
North N Street ~ 3:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the zoning for the
property at approximately 128 North N Street from the SR-1A (Special Development
Pattern Residential District) to RMF-30 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential District).
The proposal would enable the development of three residential infill rental housing
units behind the primary structure on the property. The property sits on the East side of
N Street one parcel south of the corner of N Street and 3rd Avenue. The property is
located in the Avenues Local Historic District. The existing structure is rated as
contributing to the historic district and would not be altered under the proposal.
Consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with
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similar characteristics. The project is within Council District 3. Petitioner: John Van
Trigt, the property owner.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Summary:
Brian Fullmer provided a brief introduction.
Alicia Seeley provided information regarding details of the request, current and proposed
site details, proposal for three new living units, resulting changes to RMF-30, public
feedback, and Planning Staff’s recommendation to approve with condition (requirement
of two bedrooms per unit). Council Members and staff discussed provided parking with
the proposed changes and buffer requirements.
4.Tentative Break ~ 3:50 p.m.
20 min.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -
Set Public Hearing Date -
Hold hearing to accept public comment -
TENTATIVE Council Action -
5.Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget: Department of Public Services ~ 4:10 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed Department of Public Services
budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3,
2025 at 7 p.m.
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TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
Summary:
Kate Werrett provided a brief introduction.
Jorge Chamorro, JP Goates, Kimberley Schmeling, and Julie Crookston provided
information regarding the new Clean City Program (restructured as Urban Services
Division), Engineering Division moving to Community & Neighborhoods (CAN), the
addition of five new FTEs, total proposed budget ($49,273,018), Smith’s Ballpark
transition details, underfunded services at various City locations, debt management of
the department, funding for street maintenance, and utility inflation (water, sewer, refuse
collection).
Council Members and Staff discussed:
•Vandalism resistant treatments for the 300 North Pedestrian Bridge
•Mill and overlay projects on City streets
•Reasoning for the Compliance budget doubling
•Details/logistics of the North Temple cleaning teams
Council Requests:
Council Member Petro requested further clarification on how the Homeless Engagement
and Response Team (HEART) was integrated into the Clean City Program.
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6.Board Appointment: Planning Commission – Lilah Rosenfield ~ 4:55 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Lilah Rosenfield prior to considering appointment to the
Planning Commission for a term ending May 20, 2029.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Summary:
Interview held. Council Member Wharton said Lilah Rosenfield’s name would be on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
7.Board Appointment: Planning Commission – Michael Vela ~ 5:00 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Michael Vela prior to considering appointment to the Planning
Commission for a term ending May 20, 2029.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Summary:
Interview held. Council Member Wharton said Michael Vela’s name would be on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
8.Board Appointment: Planning Commission – Jeffrey Barrett ~ 5:05 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Jeffrey Barrett prior to considering appointment to the
Planning Commission for a term ending May 20, 2029.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
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Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Summary:
Interview held. Council Member Wharton said Jeffrey Barrett’s name would be on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
9.Board Appointment: Bicycle Advisory Committee – Esther
Daranciang ~ 5:10 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Esther Daranciang prior to considering appointment to the
Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending May 20, 2028.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Summary:
Interview held. Council Member Wharton said Esther Daranciang’s name would be on
the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
10.Follow-up: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Budget: Public
Engagement Info for Department of Public Utilities ~ 5:15 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will continue to review the proposed rate changes and public engagement
of the recommended budget for the Department of Public Utilities for Fiscal Year 2025-
26.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3,
2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
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Summary:
Austin Kimmel provided a brief introduction.
Jesse Stewart, Lisa Tarufelli, and Laura Briefer provided information regarding details
of the new water, sewer, stormwater, streetlighting rate changes and impacts to those
changes, and gave a demonstration of the water and sewer rate estimator and Public
Utilities Customer Portal on the department’s website.
11.Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget: Justice Court Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about the proposed Justice Court budget for
Fiscal Year 2025-26. The Justice Court handles misdemeanor criminal citations, small
claims, traffic citations and traffic school for moving violations.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3,
2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
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Written briefing only. No discussion was held.
12.Ordinance: Title 17 Updates Compiling with Rate Study
and Regulatory Requirements Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about a proposal that would amend Chapter
17 of the Salt Lake City Code. The Department of Public Utilities requests the updates to
align with the City’s proposed water, sewer, and stormwater rate structures and to
comply with regulatory requirements.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and Tuesday, June 3,
2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - TBD
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Written briefing only. No discussion was held.
Standing Items
13.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair -
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Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Item not held.
14.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.
Summary:
Jennifer Bruno said there was recent changes made by the Downtown Alliance that
complied with Council Member travel policy and asked Council Members to inform
Staff if there was interest in attending an upcoming Downtown Alliance trip.
15.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
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possible terms;
(ii) the public body previously gave public notice that the property would be
offered for sale; and
(iii) the terms of the sale are publicly disclosed before the public body
approves the sale;
f. discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and
g. investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
A closed meeting may also be held for attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to
Utah Code § 78B-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the pertinent
requirements of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
Summary:
Closed Session started at 6:05 PM
Held in the Work Session Room (location) and online via Zoom
Council Members in Attendance: Young, Petro, Wharton, Dugan, Mano, Lopez Chavez.
City Staff in Attendance: Erin Mendenhall, Jill Love, Lindsey Nikola, Megan Yuill,
Jennifer Bruno, Nick Tarbet, Mark Kittrell, Mary Beth Thompson, Benjamin Luedtke,
Tyler Murdock, Cameron Johnson, Jennifer Bruno, Nick Tarbet, Keith Reynolds,
Matthew Brown.
Closed Session ended at 6:17 PM
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to enter into closed session for the purposes of strategy sessions to
discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property, and 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.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Sarah Young
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to exit the Closed Meeting.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Sarah Young
ABSENT: Alejandro Puy
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
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Meeting adjourned at 6:17 pm.
Minutes Approved: September 2, 2025.
_______________________________
City Council Chair – Chris Wharton
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City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
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Chris Wharton (Sep 3, 2025 11:46:13 MDT)
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