HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/18/2025 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, February 18, 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
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, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy
Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
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A.OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Darin Mano 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 November 19, 2024, as
well as the formal meeting minutes of January 7, 2025.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
approve the meeting minutes of November 19,2024 and the Formal meeting
minutes of January 7, 2025.
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. Grant Application: Loan from the Department of Environmental Quality
The Council will accept public comment for a loan the City applied for and was awarded
by the Department of Public Utilities to the State of Utah: Department of Environmental
Quality Drinking Water Board. The loan will fund the planning and design costs to
address contamination in the 4th Avenue Well. While this is a loan and not a grant, the
mechanism for receiving the money is like a grant. Due to the unique requirements of this
loan, the management of funds will follow grant approval and reimbursement processes.
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, February 18, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
See item B2 for minutes and council action.
2. Grant Application: Bureau of Emergency Management Per Capita Grant
The Council will accept public comment for a grant application request from the Fire
Department to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. If awarded, the grant would
fund medical supplies for emergency medical services.
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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, February 18, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close and refer to future consent
agenda.
Summary:
Silvia Richards introduced the item.
Public Comments:
Phil Thapolis expressed frustration and raised concerns regarding utility company
activity, including whether permits were in place, the nature of the services being offered,
and possible effects on the community.
Bob Ferris expressed frustration and raised concerns regarding utility company
activity, including whether permits were in place, the nature of the services being offered,
and possible effects on the community.
Phil Anderson expressed frustration and raised concerns regarding utility company
activity... This public comment was concluded early at the Chair’s request.
Jennifer Bruno noted that each person is limited to two minutes of comment time,
regardless of the number of times they are registered.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to close
the public hearing and defer items B1 and B2 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.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1.
Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.3 for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will 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. The proposed
amendment includes infrastructure development on the Fleet Block, several vehicles for
various City operations, including a Justice Bus (mobile courtroom), and protecting the
Great Salt Lake watershed, among other items.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY25.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to
adopt Ordinance 11 of 2025, amending the final budget of Salt Lake City,
including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025,
specifically addressing all of the remaining requests except item A-2, with
the understanding that the Council approved the Cybersecurity Engineer
Position at a previous meeting and the request for the Graphic Design
position can be reconsidered during the upcoming annual budget
deliberations.
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.
There were no questions from the Council to 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.)
Public Comments:
Jerry Schmidt spoke on Senate Bill 197 and the concerns if passed regarding property
tax protections and financial aid assistance that could be removed from senior citizens
and widows, and went on to request that Salt Lake City speak in opposition to the
proposed legislation.
Mona M thanked the Council and Mayor for their commitment to the community and
expressed concerns over Scientology.
Audilia Weiland spoke on Scientology and its effects on the community.
Bernie Hart took a moment of silence.
Cheneil Hill expressed concern regarding corruption and fraud among 501(c)(3)
religious organizations, and requested policy and action from the City Council.
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Cindy Cromer spoke regarding a proposed resolution for 704 East 900 South and
requested a review of the legal requirements being met by other developers.
Keenen Ruple stated they were homeless in Salt Lake City and took a moment of
silence.
Jennifer Haertel stated they were with part of the unhoused in Salt Lake City and took
a moment of silence.
Jack Kozacik expressed concerns regarding the Salt Lake City Police Department, its
practices, and protocols.
Paul Nielson expressed excitement for the appointment of Mark Kittrell as City
Attorney.
Erica DeWitt spoke on the Utah Bill allowing historically discriminatory flags and
symbols while banning inclusive symbols, such as the Pride Flag, in schools.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
1.
Ordinance: Economic Development Loan Fund - Policy Kings Brewery, LLC.
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would approve a $75,000 loan for
Policy Kings Brewery, LLC. at 79 West 900 South from the Economic Development Loan
Fund (EDLF). Policy Kings Brewery, LLC. is Utah’s first black-owned brewery relocating
from Cedar City to Salt Lake City and is known for its craft beer, arts and music. This loan
will assist in the creation of 15 new jobs in the next year and the retention of 15 current
jobs.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Lopez Chavez
to adopt Ordinance 10 of 2025, approving a $75,000 loan for Policy Kings
Brewery, LLC from the Economic Development Loan Fund.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2.
Resolution: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 704 East 900 South
Extension
The Council will consider adopting a resolution extending the time period for satisfying
the conditions set forth in Ordinance No.6 of 2023 rezoning the property at
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approximately 704 East 900 South from R-2 (Single- and Two-Family Residential) to
SNB (Small Neighborhood Business). The deadline extension would give the property
owner an additional six months to satisfy the conditions of the ordinance.
Council Remarks:
Council Member Mano stated that he would support the resolution and expressed
hesitancy in voting in favor of future extensions for this project.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
adopt Resolution 04 of 2025, extending the time period to comply with the
conditions in Ordinance 06 of 2023 for an additional 6 months.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
NAY: Sarah Young
Final Result: 6 – 1 Pass
3.
Ordinance: Enacting a Temporary Land Use Regulation - Public School
Development Standards
The Council will consider adopting an Ordinance enacting a Temporary Land Use
Regulation that would change zoning standards for K-12 public school development in
the Public Lands District.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Young to
adopt Ordinance 12 of 2025, Enacting a Temporary Land Use Regulation –
Public School Development Standards.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
4.
Advice and Consent: Salt Lake City Attorney – Mark Kittrell
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Mark Kittrell as the Salt Lake
City Attorney.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
approve the appointment of Mark Kittrell as the Salt Lake City Attorney.
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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.
G.CONSENT:
1.
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Funding Allocations for One-year Action Plan for
Community Development Block Grant & Other Federal Grants
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an appropriations resolution that would authorize grant
funding to selected applicants and adopt the One-Year Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year
2025-26. The plan includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding,
HOME Investment Partnership Program funding, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
funding, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding. The
resolution would also approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake
City and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This year, the
Council will also consider funding recommendations for one-time federal pandemic-
related grants for tenant-based rental assistance authorized by the American Rescue Plan
Act and CDBG coronavirus response CARES Act funds.
For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/annualhudgrants.
2.
2025-29 Housing and Urban Development Consolidated Plan Update and
Timeline
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance approving the City’s next five-year
Consolidated Plan for 2025-29 as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). The Consolidated Plan details the City’s goals and objectives
that determine funding eligibility and prioritize how to spend four federal grants:
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG),
Home Investment Partnerships, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS
(HOPWA).
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3.
Ordinance: Alley Vacation between 1161 South 300 West and 268 West
Paxton Avenue
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate an L-shaped City-owned
alley that begins at approximately 268 West Paxton Avenue. The proposal would create
an easement beginning at 300 West to provide access for abutting property owners.
Located within Council District 5. Petitioner: RCB Rental Properties and Little Garage,
Inc. Petition No.: PLNPCM2022-01128.
4.
Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.3) for Fiscal Year 2024-25
The Council will consider approving Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No.3) for Fiscal
Year 2024-25.
5.
Board Appointment: Business Advisory Board – Alyn Toalepai
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Alyn Toalepai to the Business
Advisory Board for a term ending December 31, 2029.
6.
Board Appointment: Human Rights Commission – Channae Haller
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Channae Haller to the Human
Rights Commission for a term ending December 31, 2029.
7.
Board Reappointment: Bicycle Advisory Committee – Ashley Lodmell
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Ashley Lodmell to the Bicycle
Advisory Committee for a term ending February 18, 2028.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to adopt the
Consent Agenda. .
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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 7:42 p.m.
Minutes Approved: October 21, 2025
_______________________________
City Council Chair Chris Wharton
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City Recorder
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