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Home My WebLink About07/01/2025 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, July 1, 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: Allison Parks – Deputy City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, DeeDee Robinson – Minutes & Records Clerk, Thais Stewart – Deputy City Recorder, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant, Brian Fullmer – Constituent Liaison, Policy Analyst, Andrew Johnston – Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach, Allison Rowland – Public Policy Analyst, Kelsey Lindquist – Senior Planner, Daniel Echeverria – Senior Planner, Tammy Hunsaker – Deputy Director of Community Services, Cassie Younger – Senior Planner, Julie Crookston – Deputy Director of Public Services, Lindsey Nikola – Deputy Chief of Staff, Tony Milner – Housing Stability Division Director, Heather Royall – Housing Stability Division Deputy Director, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy Analyst, Katie Riser – Mayor's Deputy Director of Community Outreach, Amanda Roman – Senior Planner, Rylee Hall – Principal Planner, Amy Thompson – Planning Manager, Kate Werrett – Budget & Policy Analyst, Kat Andra – Senior Planning Strategist, Julianne Sabula – Transportation Deputy Director The meeting was called to order at 2:03 p.m. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 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. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Recurring Briefing Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Summary: Katie Riser provided information regarding Public Lands project updates, City community events for July 2025, and City-sponsored drone shows for the 4 & 24 of July, 2025. Andrew Johnston provided information and updates on the following: •Homeless Resource Center (HRC) occupancy •Encampment Impact Mitigation (EIM) and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) •The Huntsman Mental Health Crisis Center located at 955 West 3300 South, South Salt Lake City •July 14, 2025, Resource Fair at Library Square Lindsey Nikola provided an update regarding park security patrols, including: •Walk through foot patrols that include structure assessments with photos, locking all park restrooms city-wide, closing gates where applicable, and coordinating with Police Department for enforcement as needed •Current patrols in operation at Liberty, Fairmont, Herman Franks, and Allen Parks •Beginning July 11, 2025, patrols would be rolled out at Glendale, Jordan, International Peace Gardens, Cottonwood, and Riverside Parks, Fisher Mansion, and key Jordan River Parkway areas •Daily incident reporting shared with Public Lands operations, used to coordinate with Salt Lake City Police Department Council Request: Council Member Wharton requested information on which park restrooms would be opened and those that were either temporarily or permanently closed. Lindsey Nikola th th MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2 said the information would be provided. 2.Ordinance: Mixed-Use (MU) Zoning Consolidation Zoning Text and Map Amendment Follow-up ~ 2:15 p.m. 45 min. The Council will receive a follow-up briefing on a proposal 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. 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; Tuesday, April 8, 2025; Tuesday, April 15, 2025; and Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 6, 2025 and Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 or Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Summary: Nick Tarbet provided a brief introduction. Kelsey Lindquist and Daniel Echeverria provided information and discussed the following items with Council Members: •Proposal for stepbacks next to local landmark buildings •Off-street parking changes (proposed distance from transit-based system) •Residential zone setbacks •Building height increase, transit access, and stepback options in Sugar House •Transitional overlay zone for 700 West (M-1 to MU-6) •Green Street strip mall zoning map changes Straw Polls: Supporting the adoption of requiring a 10-foot stepback after 30 feet on streets less than 90 feet in width across all the MU consolidation efforts. All Council Members present were in favor. Support for keeping the Midas and Snelgrove Blocks at MU-8 zoning. All Council Members present were in favor. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 3 Support for adding “outdoor storage”, “equipment rental outdoor”, and “contractor’s yard outdoor” as conditional uses and “contractor’s yard/office indoor” as a permitted use to the transitional overlay zone. All Council Members present were in favor. Support for MU-3 zoning for the Green Street strip mall. All Council Members present were in favor. Support for a six-month transition period for both old and new zoning starting with adoption of the ordinance. All Council Members were in favor. 3.Ordinance: Design Review Standards Amendment ~ 3:00 p.m. 20 min. The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend Chapter 21A.59 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Design Review. The proposal would clarify when each section applies to a project, ensure code language clearly communicates the standard’s intent, and delete duplicative standards from the chapter. The proposal would also introduce new design standards to further the purpose of the design review process. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Summary: Brian Fullmer provided an introduction. Amanda Roman and Kelsey Lindquist provided information regarding purpose and goals of the amendment, clarification of applicability, proposed standards for pedestrian interest, building massing, additional street-facing facade length, and additional building height. Council Members and Staff discussed: •Clarification efforts to streamline the process •Affordable housing exemptions •Window installation considerations in relation to increasing facade length inside and outside of historic districts MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 4 4.Ordinance: Parking Regulations in the Downtown Zoning Districts Text Amendment ~ 3:20 p.m. 20 min. The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal that would amend the parking regulations in the Downtown and Gateway zoning districts sections of the Salt Lake City Code. The proposal would consolidate the design standards for parking uses into one location, making it more user friendly and eliminating potential code conflicts. The proposal is a Citywide text amendment that will affect the D-1 (Central Business District), D-2 (Downtown Support District), D-3 (Downtown Warehouse/Residential District), D-4 (Downtown Secondary Central Business District) and G-MU (Gateway-Mixed Use District) zoning district regulations. Other sections of Title 21A may also be amended as part of this petition. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Summary: Brian Fullmer provided a brief introduction. Rylee Hall, Kelsey Lindquist, and Amy Thompson provided information regarding purpose of the amendment, proposed changes applying to D-1 through D4 and G-MU zoning districts, key changes (parking lots/garages, design standards for upper floors, etc.), public engagement process, and the Planning Commission having forwarded a positive recommendation for the proposed amendments. Council Members and Staff discussed: •Reasoning for the current standard of glazing requirements for front facade parking •Modified building material requirement for upper stories of the structure •Parking allowable on street-facing upper stories of the building 5.Informational: Northwest Community Plan ~ 3:40 p.m. 20 min. The Council will receive a briefing about updating the Northwest Community Plan to address ongoing land use concerns within this community and to align the plan with current Citywide goals and policies. This community plan area is comprised of five distinct neighborhoods, including: Rose Park, Fairpark, Westpointe, Jordan Meadows and a small portion of Poplar Grove. This is an early check in with the Council in accordance with Resolution 14 of 2020 that outline the policy and objectives for preparing master plans. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 5 FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Summary: Nick Tarbet provided a brief introduction. Kelsey Lindquist and Cassie Younger provided information regarding history of the plan (last being updated in 1992), proposed new boundary (no longer included the Salt Lake International Airport), zoning designations within the plan, current housing types in the area, transportation/transit options, community engagement and feedback, timeline for updating the plan, etc. Council Members and Staff discussed: •Differences between the Northpointe Small Area Plan and the Northwest Community Plan •If the Northwest Community plan included considerations for safety Council Requests: Council Member Petro requested possible reporting on what mass-scale development could bring to the Westside, raising concerns of the high-level risk of gentrification. She also requested to see some of the positives of the Westside celebrated on a slide for the Administration’s presentations. 6.Tentative Break ~ 4:00 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 - 7.Informational: Cultural Core Summary and THE BLOCKS Approved Budget Update ~ 4:20 p.m. 20 min. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6 The Council will receive a briefing about the approved budget update for the Cultural Core initiative, now known as “THE BLOCKS”. The annual appropriation from Salt Lake City is $300,000. The update will also include an executive summary of year eight and the budget plan for year nine. The interlocal agreement between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County requires each entity to approve the final budget. The program seeks to develop, improve and market arts and cultural activities in downtown Salt Lake City. The goal of the Cultural Core initiative is to enhance downtown as a key cultural center for the city, region, and nation. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a Summary: Sylvia Richards provided a brief introduction. Britney Helmers (Program Director, Downtown Alliance) provided information regarding: •The Blocks had 148 days of activation in 2024 •Measuring work based on criteria of impact ◦Budget – $600k total City/County budget for 2024 ◦Audience attendance – over 4M members across arts and cultural venues for 2024 ◦Artists hired – 94 local artists for 2024 ◦Barrier of entry for artists •Marketing and promotion data for 2024 •The Blocks programming and events planned for the remainder of 2025 and for 2026 through 2027 8.Resolutions: Policies for Housing Program Funds ~ 4:40 p.m. 20 min. The Council will receive a briefing on four proposed resolutions that would establish legislative policies for housing activities including: Housing Program Funds, the Home Repair Program, the Community Land Trust Program, and the Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation Program. If adopted, the legislative policies will establish the standards and processes for allocating funding through the City’s budget and in some cases, to program recipients. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 7 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Summary: Allison Rowland provided a brief introduction. Tony Milner presented the four resolutions before the Council to review, thanked the Council for the work thus far, and expressed excitement in launching the programs to the public. Council Members, Heather Royal, Tony Milner, and Tammy Hunsaker discussed: •Community partners that provided similar programs, but not necessarily duplicative of present City programs •The proposed policies were specific and applied to the appropriate individuals and households •Flow of program income (Direct Delivery programs) •Utilizing the unrestricted program income for the Tenant and Housing Loan Fund (THLF) •Acquiring properties through the Community Land Trust Program •Options within the NOAH Preservation Program including the total amount of grants/loans offered to rental properties and terms for approving loans Council Requests: Council Member Mano requested future budget reporting on the programs to determine usage, efficacy, and if funding was sufficient. Council Member Dugan requested further discussions with the Administration regarding the policy question about capping the total amount of grants and loans available for owners/managers of large numbers of rental units. 9.Resolution: Capital Improvement Program Follow-Up ~ 5:00 p.m. 60 min. The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which involves the construction, purchase or renovation of buildings, parks, streets or other City-owned physical structures. Generally, projects have a useful life of at least five years and cost $50,000 or more. The Council approves debt service and overall CIP funding in June with the annual budget process, while project-specific funding is approved by September 1 of the same calendar year. For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/SLCFY26CIP. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 8 Briefing - Thursday, June 5, 2025 and Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, May 20, 2025; Tuesday, June 3, 2025; and Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, June 10, 2025 and Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Summary: Kate Werrett provided an introduction to the briefing, explained the funding sources, and noted the Council approved a total of $44.2M of funding for CIP projects. Council Members and Staff discussed/reviewed the following Funding Log items: •Item #3 – Safe, Open and Clean Park Restrooms •Item #5 – Street Reconstruction 2026 •Item #6 – 700 North (2200 West to Redwood Road) •Item #7 – Public Way Concrete ◦Julie Crookston explained how sidewalks in need of repair were tracked •Item #8 – Liberty Lake Dredging and Aeration System Replacement •Item #9 – 20 Acres of Irrigation System Replacements & Supportive Waterwise Landscaping ◦Kat Andra spoke to what could be supported by the funding and said a list would be provided to the Council •Item #10 – Bridge Preservation Program •Item #11 – Sugar House Park – 50/50 Cost Share for One Pavilion Replacement & Critical Infrastructure Upgrades ◦Kat Andra spoke to Salt Lake County’s involvement and contribution to the project •Item #12 – Facilities Replacement and Renewal ◦Julie Crookston spoke to the prioritization of projects and said a list of projects would be provided to the Council •Item #13 – Traffic Signal Replacements & Upgrades 2026 ◦Julianne Sabula spoke to the amount of requested funding language for this item on the Funding Log •Item #14 – Transit Capital Program 2026/Funding Our Future Transit •Item #15 – Missing Sidewalks & Bikeway Network Gaps 2026 ◦Julianne Sabula and Julie Crookston spoke to the intent of the request and noted it would be closely coordinated with Item #7 •Item #57 – Civic Campus and Green Loop Implementation ◦Blake Thomas provided a project update for this item, including what the funding would support Council Requests: Council Member Young questioned if there were any delays or additional processes the City would have to pursue related to recent State Legislation for funding on Item #2. Jennifer Bruno said Staff could work with the Administration for a follow-up/response. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 9 Council Member Young questioned if the funding for Item #3 was duplicative of Council approved funding for safety/lighting/restrooms in 2023. Kate Werrett said they would return with a response. Council Member Petro asked if the restrooms listed on Item #3 were the same ones identified in a recent restroom study and if the study was completed. Kat Andra said funding was allocated in 2024 for a city-wide restroom typology study and design for the upgrades/remodel for the Fairmont Park restrooms. Kat Andra went on to explain the Item #3 funded the construction for the Fairmont Park restrooms and the city-wide study was awaiting additional funding before it could be completed. Council Member Young requested a revised list/scope specific to what was being recommended for Item #4, ensuring better knowledge of potential impacts. Kate Werrett said they would return with a response. Council Member Young requested that future CIP requests that were similar in nature (even from different departments) be grouped/reported as a City Plan on the Funding Log (such as Items #7 and #15) to identify any overlap/gaps in projects. Council Member Wharton inquired if the upper Avenues area would be included in the work mentioned in Item #15. Julianne Sabula said they would return to the Council with the information. Council Member Lopez Chavez requested a list of Public Lands restrooms and their current order of prioritization for repair. 10.Board Appointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer – Bradley Jeppsen ~ 6:00 p.m. 5 min. The Council will interview Bradley Jeppsen prior to considering appointment as a Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending July 1, 2027. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Summary: Interview held. Council Member Wharton said Bradley Jeppson’s name would be on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10 11.Board Appointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer – Christine Hashimoto ~ 6:05 p.m. 5 min. The Council will interview Christine Hashimoto prior to considering appointment as a Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending July 1, 2027. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Summary: Interview held. Council Member Wharton said Christine Hashimoto’s name would be on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. 12.Board Appointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer – Neal Geddes ~ 6:10 p.m. 5 min. The Council will interview Neal Geddes prior to considering appointment as a Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending July 1, 2027. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Summary: Interview held. Council Member Wharton said Neal Geddes’ name would be on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration. Standing Items 13.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair - - MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11 Report of Chair and Vice Chair. Item not held. 14.Report and Announcements from the Executive Director - - 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 updated the Council regarding changes to the Council Meeting calendar to accommodate upcoming travel to the Downtown Alliance conference, including the addition of a Formal Meeting for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, and a Work Session only for Tuesday, September 16, 2025. 15.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. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12 Item not held. Meeting adjourned at 6:27 pm. Minutes Approved: February 3, 2026. _______________________________ City Council Chair – Alejandro Puy _______________________________ 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, July 1, 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. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 1, 2025 13 Alejandro Puy (Feb 13, 2026 08:32:58 MST) *Approved February 3, 2026* - July 1, 2025 Work Session Minutes Final Audit Report 2026-02-13 Created:2026-02-04 By:DeeDee Robinson (deedee.robinson@slc.gov) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAhtK4w-cbddVnEee4cDfMgyKspxOBlrTp "*Approved February 3, 2026* - July 1, 2025 Work Session Minu tes" History Document created by DeeDee Robinson (deedee.robinson@slc.gov) 2026-02-04 - 10:13:36 PM GMT Document emailed to alejandro.puy@slc.gov for signature 2026-02-04 - 10:19:57 PM GMT Email viewed by alejandro.puy@slc.gov 2026-02-05 - 6:17:19 AM GMT Email viewed by alejandro.puy@slc.gov 2026-02-13 - 3:19:54 PM GMT Signer alejandro.puy@slc.gov entered name at signing as Alejandro Puy 2026-02-13 - 3:32:56 PM GMT Document e-signed by Alejandro Puy (alejandro.puy@slc.gov) Signature Date: 2026-02-13 - 3:32:58 PM GMT - Time Source: server Document emailed to Keith Reynolds (Keith.Reynolds@slc.gov) for signature 2026-02-13 - 3:32:59 PM GMT Email viewed by Keith Reynolds (Keith.Reynolds@slc.gov) 2026-02-13 - 4:02:52 PM GMT Document e-signed by Keith Reynolds (Keith.Reynolds@slc.gov) Signature Date: 2026-02-13 - 4:03:46 PM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2026-02-13 - 4:03:46 PM GMT