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Home My WebLink About05/06/2025 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, May 6, 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, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes & Records Clerk, Brian Fullmer – Constituent Liaison, Policy Analyst, Mary Beth Thompson – Chief Financial Officer, Nick Tarbet – City Council Deputy Director, Andrew Johnston – Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach, Kristina Gilmore – Senior Planner, Weston Clark – Mayor's Senior Advisor, Andrew Reed – Deputy Budget Director, Austin Kimmel – Public Policy Analyst, Rylee Hall – Principal Planner The meeting was called to order at 2:10 p.m. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 6, 2025 1 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, wildfire mitigation, and projects or staffing updates from City Departments, or other items as appropriate. Summary: Weston Clark presented the administrative update, highlighting key project updates, including the Rio Grande District Plan and its Implementation Strategy. Andrew Johnston presented the homelessness update, which included information on winter and summer bed shelter availability. 2.Ordinance: Northpoint Area Annexation ~ 2:15 p.m. 20 min. The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal annexing certain unincorporated properties North-Northeast of the Salt Lake International Airport and near the Salt Lake County border with Davis County. For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/NorthpointAnnexationSLC. Summary: Nick Tarbet and Krissy Gilmore presented an update on the annexation status and discussed the development agreement parameters with Council Members, including the mixed requests from property owners for M1-A zoning for the proposed annexation and the zoning needs of corporate and private property owners within the area. Straw Poll: Support the approval of the M1-A Zoning for the property owners who have requested annexation at this time, and to apply M1-A Zoning to two current M1 properties to stay consistent with their current zoning. All Council Members present were in favor. 3.Ordinance: Alley Closure at Approximately 9 North Chicago Street (Madsen Park)~ 2:35 p.m. 20 min. The Council will receive a briefing about indefinitely closing a portion of City-owned alley located at approximately 9 North Chicago Street (Madsen Park) running north/south mid-block between 1000 West and Chicago Street. The proposed alley closure is needed to consolidate all parcels that make up Madsen Park into one parcel to facilitate park improvements that are being funded by the Parks, Trails, & Open Space General Obligation Bond (GO Bond). This portion of the alley doesn’t provide access to nearby residents to their properties or to the park. Located within Council District 2. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 6, 2025 2 Summary: Brian Fullmer introduced the item. Rylee Hall presented the information to the Council regarding the alley closure, including construction needs for the closure and the use of bond funds for the park improvement project. 4.Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget: Administration’s Revenue Update ~ 2:55 p.m. 30 min. The Council will receive a revenue update from the Administration of the Mayor’s Recommended Budget for Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2025-26. For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26. Summary: Andrew Reed and Mary Beth Thompson presented the information and discussed with the Council Members: •Fund increases and revenue projections for the FY 2025-2026 •Sales tax revenue projection decreased to a steady level from past years •History of general sales tax during the COVID pandemic versus 2025 sales •Property tax values for commercial and residential uses •Community concerns over tariffs affecting sales tax and General Fund revenue 5.Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget: Metropolitan Water District ~ 3:25 p.m. 30 min. The Council will receive a briefing about the proposed budget for the Metropolitan Water District for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The Council does not formally decide on this budget but accepts public input. The Council appoints a majority of the District's Board of Trustees, which has the ultimate authority to approve the budget. For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26. Summary: Austin Kimmel introduced the item. Annalee Munsey (General Manager, Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy) and Todd Godfrey (Chair, Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake & Sandy) presented the budget proposal and discussed with the Council: •Bond funding and the impact on property tax increases •Aging infrastructure for water utilities was being addressed/fixed •Challenges of addressing the less noticeable infrastructure •Proactively addressing maintenance projects to save money instead of a reactive approach and avoiding heavy financial impacts •Budget funds set aside for emergency projects and updates •Service area growth that impacted tax rates due to increased water usage, staffing needs, and business costs •Sandy City increased growth and decaying infrastructure needs compared to Salt Lake City's MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 6, 2025 3 6.Tentative Break ~ 3:55 p.m. 20 min. 7.Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.5 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Follow-up ~ 4:15 p.m. 20 min. The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about Budget Amendment No. 5 for the 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. Summary: Jennifer Bruno clarified the motion sheets and stated there would be a public hearing at the Formal Meeting that evening. Council Member Wharton stated that these items were essential to revisit to complete the discussion on funding before moving forward with a decision. Council Member Puy thanked the staff for helping the Council Members work through the policies. 8.Informational: Council Policy Discussion Re: The Legislative Subcommittee ~ 4:35 p.m. 20 min. The Council will hold a discussion on the protocol for handling issues and committee meetings during Legislative Session and on legislative topics throughout the year, including Subcommittee memberships, meeting attendance, and general guidelines outlined in the Council Policy Manual. The Subcommittee is currently made up of the Chair, Vice Chair and CRA Chair. Summary: Nick Tarbet introduced the item and discussed with the Council Members: •Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) has three representatives, with a fourth exception if a member served on a Utah League of Cities and Towns Board. •Succession of Vice Chair and Chair for committees •Suggestions to vote on Board Chairs each year, to follow the same process to vote on Council Chair and Vice Chair •Suggestions to create a policy for expectations for chairs' roles and responsibilities •Terms for the LPC Board •Jennifer Bruno clarified the difference between a voting member and an attending member of the LPC, stating that any member can attend the meeting, but the MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 6, 2025 4 Council only gets one vote. 9.Ordinance: City Flag Standards ~ 4:55 p.m. 30 min. The Council will receive a briefing regarding City flag designs and standards for display. Summary: Mayor Mendenhall discussed the new flag designs for Salt Lake City, their significance, and proposed the formal adoption of three additional flags to represent all members of the Salt Lake City Community. 10.Board Appointment: Transportation Advisory Board – Ari Tepper ~ 5:25 p.m. 5 min. The Council will interview Ari Tepper prior to considering appointment to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending September 25, 2028. Summary: An interview was held. Council Member Wharton stated their name would be on the Consent Agenda for Formal Approval. 11.Board Appointment: Racial Equity in Policing Commission – Cenezhana Rokhaneevna ~ 5:30 p.m. 5 min. The Council will interview Cenezhana Rokhaneevna prior to considering appointment to the Racial Equity in Policing Commission Board for a term ending December 27, 2027. Summary: An interview was held. Council Member Wharton stated their name would be on the Consent Agenda for Formal Approval. 12.Board Appointment: Bicycle Advisory Committee – Maxwell Hoagland ~ 5:35 p.m. 5 min. The Council will interview Maxwell Hoagland prior to considering appointment to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending May 6, 2028. Summary: An interview was held. Council Member Wharton stated their name would be on the Consent Agenda for Formal Approval. 13.Board Appointment: Bicycle Advisory Committee – Kerry Doane ~ 5:40 p.m. 5 min. The Council will interview Kerry Doane prior to considering appointment to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending May 6, 2028. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 6, 2025 5 Summary: An interview was held. Council Member Wharton stated their name would be on the Consent Agenda for Formal Approval. 14.Board Appointment: Bicycle Advisory Committee – William D. Davis ~ 5:45 p.m. 5 min. The Council will interview William D. Davis prior to considering appointment to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending May 6, 2028. Summary: An interview was held. Council Member Wharton stated their name would be on the Consent Agenda for Formal Approval. 15.Board Appointment: Bicycle Advisory Committee – Jeannie Rollo ~ 5:50 p.m. 5 min. The Council will interview Jeannie Rollo prior to considering appointment to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending May 6, 2028. Summary: An interview was held. Council Member Wharton stated their name would be on the Consent Agenda for Formal Approval. 16.Board Appointment: Bicycle Advisory Committee – Rebecca Bauer ~ 5:55 p.m. 5 min. The Council will interview Rebecca Bauer prior to considering appointment to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending May 6, 2028. Summary: An interview was held. Council Member Wharton stated their name would be on the Consent Agenda for Formal Approval. Standing Items 17.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair - - Report of Chair and Vice Chair. There was no report. 18.Report and Announcements from the Executive Director - - MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 6, 2025 6 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 confirmed the upcoming public meetings for the City Budget, with the timeline for adopting the final version set for mid-June 2025. 19.Tentative Closed Session - - 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 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. Motion: Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Dugan to enter into Closed Session for the purposes of: strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; and 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. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 6, 2025 7 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 Young, seconded by Council Member Dugan to exit closed session and enter back into Work Session. AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez, Sarah Young Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass Summary: Closed Session started at 5:21 PM Held in the Work Session Room (location) and online via Zoom Council Members in Attendance: Council Members Dugan, Lopez Chavez, Wharton, Puy, Mano, Petro, Young City Staff in Attendance: Mayor Mendenhall, Rachel Otto, Jill Love, Jennifer Bruno, Lehua Weaver, Nick Tarbet, Mark Kitrell, Keith Reynolds, Lindsey Nikola, Megan Yuill, Cindy Lou Trishman, Matt Brown, Andrew Wittenberg, Jordan Carroll, Aspen English, Ashley Deitrick, Jasmine Walton, Nate Kobs, Sergent Dale Bench Closed Session ended at 5:49 PM MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8 Meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m. Minutes Approved: September 9, 2025 _______________________________ City Council Chair – Chris Wharton _______________________________ City Recorder – Keith Reynolds Please refer to Meeting Materials (available at https://data.slc.gov by selecting City Council Meeting Information) for supportive content including electronic recordings and comments submitted prior to or during the meeting. Websites listed within the body of the Minutes may not remain active indefinitely. This document along with the digital recording constitutes the official minutes of the City Council Work Session meeting held Tuesday, May 6, 2025 and is not intended to serve as a full transcript. Please refer to the electronic recording for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52- 4-203. 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