HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/2025 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, September 9, 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:
Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Lindsey Nikola – Deputy Chief of Staff
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Caitlin Carlino – Minutes & Records Clerk, Thais Stewart –
Deputy City Recorder, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff
Assistant, Matthew Brown – Deputy City Recorder,
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m.
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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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A.OPENING CEREMONY:
1.Council Member Chris Wharton 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 April 8, 2025 and May 6,
2025.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Petro to
approve the work session meeting minutes of April 8, 2025 and May 6, 2025.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
5.The Council will consider adopting a joint ceremonial resolution with Mayor Mendenhall
declaring Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Salt Lake City.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Petro to adopt
Joint Ceremonial Resolution 30 declaring September 15, 2025 through
October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Salt Lake City.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Summary:
Council Member Puy read the Joint Resolution celebrating and honoring Hispanic
Heritage Month in Salt Lake City. Council Member Petro made a statement referencing a
September 8, 2025 Supreme Court decision and noted contributions made by immigrants
and pioneers in Utah. Council Member Puy referenced current affairs and emphasized the
importance of unity and supporting one another.
Dr. Jose Enriquez (CEO and Founder of Latinos in Action) accepted the Joint
Resolution and delivered remarks in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, expressing
pride in Hispanic heritage, highlighting the pathways and leadership opportunities
Latinos in Action provided for youth, and emphasized the importance of continuing to
showcase the positive contributions of Hispanic individuals.
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B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Council will accept public comment and consider an ordinance amending the final
budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document for Fiscal Year
2025-26 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 items which relate to the Main Street
fire on August 11, 2025, including funding for an emergency loan fund program, rental
assistance, and funding for barriers to allow safe pedestrian passage in front of the
buildings burned in the recent fire, among other items.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, September 9, 2025 or Tuesday, October 7,
2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Young to close
the public hearing and consider each item separately for Ordinance 54 of
2025, Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2025-26.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Young to
approve Item A-3 for Public Right-of-Way Safety barricades.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Young to
approve Item A-1 for the Emergency Loan Program.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria
Petro
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ABSENT: Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Young to
defer Item A-4 for Rental Assistance.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to
request additional information from the Administration on the programs,
including a recommendation on how to address the following topics:
•identify criteria for when and why the City would make similar
financial assistance programs available in response to other events,
tragedies, or community needs,
•identify any requirements for use of the Emergency Loan funds, and
•considerations for higher boarded building fees within the CBD.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
There were no public comments.
Council Remarks:
Council Member Puy stated he looked forward to clarification on policy deployment and
community outreach to explain the rental assistance tool in Item A-4.
Council Member Lopez Chavez experienced technical difficulties and was unable to vote
consistently for this agenda item.
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1.
Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 247 North 800 West
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning for the
properties at approximately 247 North 800 West from R-1/7,000 (Single-Family
Residential) and SR-3 (Special Development Pattern Residential) to R-1/5,000 (Single-
Family Residential) and SR-3 (Special Development Pattern Residential). The proposal
would enable development to the west of the existing single-family home. Any new
development will be accessed from Hoyt Place, which is a private road. Consideration
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may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. The project is within Council District 2. Petitioner: Bert Holland,
representing the property owner. Petition No.:PLNPCM2024-00629.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Puy to adopt
Ordinance 56 of 2025 for a Zoning Map Amendment at approximately 247
North 800 West.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
2.
Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Approximately 373 West American Avenue
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a City-owned alley
situated adjacent to properties at approximately 373 West American Avenue. The
proposal would close the alley to public use and allow the property owner of three of the
four adjacent properties to potentially redevelop this site (the other adjacent property
owner also supports the alley vacation.) The alley cannot be used as a mid-block
connection because the 900 South viaduct is directly to the south. Located within Council
District 5. Petitioner: Jarod Hall. Petition No.: PLNPCM2023-00636.
This item was removed from the agenda.
3.
Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment Public Lands (PL) and Street Vacation -
West High School
The Council will consider adopting the proposed Text Amendment and Street Vacation
ordinances at approximately 240 West 200 North, related to the reconstruction of West
High School.
The proposed changes include:
•Zoning Text Amendment: The amendments alter building height restrictions,
buffering requirements, and allowed uses. This would apply to all PL zoning
districts. Additionally, new construction would be exempt from review associated
with the Historic Preservation Overlay District. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-
00320.
•Street Vacation: Street vacation for a 130-foot-wide and 530-foot-long portion of
200 North between 300 West and 200 West, which is currently incorporated into
West High School's campus. This application would vacate public ownership and
interest of a portion of the street. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00321.
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For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/2fdcpe2z.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Petro to
postpone action to a future Council Meeting.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
4.
Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment for Delta Center Arena Parking Garage
at Approximately 301 West South Temple
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would approve a Master
Development Agreement for the construction of the Delta Center parking garage at
approximately 301 West South Temple. The proposal includes the construction of a
seven-story parking garage with approximately 452 parking stalls at the southwest corner
of the site, which is intended to provide parking for patrons of the Delta Center Arena
and improve the site's functionality. The applicant is requesting approval of the
development agreement associated with the project, which establishes specific rules for
constructing the parking garage at the Delta Center Arena. If approved, the proposed
development agreement could supersede several of the City's rules and regulations.
Located within Council District 4. Petitioner: Jazz Arena Investors LLC. Petition No.:
PLNPCM2025-00619.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Petro to adopt
Ordinance 57 of 2025 for a Zoning Map Amendment / Development
Agreement for the Delta Center Parking Garage at approximately 301 West
South Temple.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria
Petro
ABSENT: Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
Council Remarks:
Council Member Petro thanked staff and the Applicant for their work and
communication on the item, emphasized the need for future planning related to bicycle
and pedestrian travel and safety, and encouraged taking a holistic view of the project and
surrounding block.
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Council Member Puy spoke of the strong coordination and communication between
Council and the Applicant while drafting the development agreement but emphasized the
need for future mindful planning with a focus on developing westward.
Council Member Lopez Chavez attempted to convey her nay vote via electronic means;
however, due to technical difficulties the vote was not cast during the meeting.
D.COMMENTS:
1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
There were no questions.
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:
Stephen Otterstrom spoke in opposition to the Delta Center Arena Parking Garage
ordinance, citing concerns about public funding, revenue impacts, and the need for
additional parking.
Josh Velasquez, representing the Downtown Community Council, spoke in opposition
to the Delta Center Arena Parking Garage ordinance, stating it lacked ground-floor
activation, conflicted with the City’s vision plan, and primarily benefited private owners
rather than residents.
Council Remarks:
Council Member Puy spoke about the Delta Center Arena Parking Garage, highlighting
its role in supporting the City’s overall success. He noted that sales tax revenue from the
site would benefit residents through city services, such as street repair and upkeep, and
help maintain a vibrant downtown, which was essential to prevent decline experienced in
other cities. He also emphasized the Ordinance included a path for amendment.
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E.NEW BUSINESS:
NONE.
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NONE.
G.CONSENT:
1.
Ordinance: Partial Street Vacation at Approximately 1101 West 400 South
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would close a portion of the public
right-of-way on both 1100 West and 400 South adjacent to the property located at 1101
West 400 South. The closure would facilitate the future construction of a new single-
family residence on the property. The petitioner is requesting to purchase this portion of
the right-of-way and include it in their property boundary. The area is approximately five
feet between the property boundary and the public sidewalk. The sidewalk would not be
impacted by this request. Located within Council District 2. Petitioner: Erik Sansom,
property owner. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00178.
2.
Ordinance: Modify Residential Buffer Prohibitions Text Amendment
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title
21A of the Salt Lake City Code relating to residential buffer prohibitions. The proposal
would review the land uses that are subject to, or should be subject to, the 1,000-foot
prohibition from residential zoning districts. The proposal also included reviewing
whether other land uses should be subject to the provision and clarifying how the
distance is measured. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this
petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-01357.
3.
Ordinance: Utility Installation Exemptions Text Amendment
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of Title
21A of the Salt Lake City Code relating to utility installation exemptions. The proposal
would clarify the application of utility exemptions and standardize the footnotes in
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related land use tables. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this
petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-01352.
4.
Resolution: Substantial Amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting a resolution that would reallocate $230,306 in U.S.
Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) HOME-American Rescue Plan
(ARP) funds. Since these funds were allocated in 2024, Housing Stability Division staff
and the service providers have recognized the need for case management to support
some of the households receiving Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. Shifting funds to the
Supportive Services category will enable the contracted organizations to provide this
additional service while remaining within the City’s existing HUD allocation.
5.
Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Liberty Heights Plat
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a portion of City-owned
alley between approximately 1430 East and 1500 East, and between 1300 South and
Sherman Avenue. The alley segment is not utilized for access by any abutting property
and is obstructed at multiple points. Located within Council District 6. Petitioner: Philip
Wilkes, adjacent property owner. Petition No.: PLNPCM2025-00219.
6.
Ordinance: Local Landmark Site Designation for Sampson-Altadena
Apartments
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting and ordinance that would establish the Sampson and
Altadena Apartments as a local landmark site. The site consists of two buildings on one
lot at approximately 276 East 300 South and 310 South 300 East. Located within Council
District 4. Petitioner: The Sampson-Altadena Condominiums Homeowner Association.
Petition No.: PLNHLC2025-00357.
7.
Board Appointment: Arts Council – Anthony Wright
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Anthony Wright, resident of
District 6, to the Arts Council for a term ending September 9, 2028.
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8.
Board Appointment: Arts Council – Denise Begue
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Denise Begue, resident of
District 3, to the Arts Council for a term ending September 9, 2028.
9.
Board Appointment: Arts Council – Pablo Cruz-Ayalo
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Pablo Cruz-Ayalo, resident of
District 5, to the Arts Council for a term ending September 9, 2028.
10.
Board Appointment: Arts Council – Nicholas Pedersen
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Nicholas Pedersen, resident of
District 2, to the Arts Council for a term ending September 9, 2028.
11.
Board Reappointment: Parks, Natural Lands, Trails, and Urban Forestry
Advisory Board – Aaron Wiley
The Council will consider approving the reappointment of Aaron Wiley, resident of
District 1, to the Parks, Natural Lands, Trails, and Urban Forestry Advisory Board for a
term ending September 9, 2028.
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to approve
the Consent Agenda..
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Victoria Petro
ABSENT: Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 6 – 0 Pass
H.ADJOURNMENT:
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Meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
Minutes Approved: November 18, 2025
_______________________________
City Council Chair – Chris Wharton
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City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
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