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Home My WebLink About08/12/2025 - Formal Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1 The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, August 12, 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: Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Rachel Otto – Chief of Staff, Lindsey Nikola – Deputy 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, Michael Sanders – Budget & Policy Analyst The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 12, 2025 2 A. OPENING CEREMONY: 1.Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez 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 February 11, 2025, and March 25, 2025, as well as the formal meeting minutes of March 4, 2025; April 8, 2025; May 6, 2025; and May 20, 2025. Motion: Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Petro to approve the work session meeting minutes of February 11, 2025, and March 25, 2025, and the formal meeting minutes of March 4, 2025, April 8, 2025, May 6, 2025, and May 20, 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: 1. Ordinance: Design Review Standards Amendment The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance 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 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). Summary: Nick Tarbet gave a brief introduction to the item. There were no public comments. Motion: Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Mano to close public hearing and defer action to a future council meeting. AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 12, 2025 3 2. Ordinance: Parking Regulations in the Downtown Zoning Districts Text Amendment The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting a ordinance that would amend the parking regulations in the Downtown and Gateway zoning districts sections of the Salt Lake City Code. 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 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). Summary: Nick Tarbet gave a brief introduction to the item. Public Comments: Alek Konkol spoke in support of the ordinance and discussed the Urban Heat Island effect. He also noted safety concerns, lighting issues, and the use of the demolished Royal Wood building lot for illegal fireworks. Motion: Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Mano to close public hearing and adopt Ordinance 48 of 2025, Zoning Text Amendment - Parking Regulations in the Downtown Zoning Districts. AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass 3. Ordinance: Amendment of Chapter 11.14 Parties, Gatherings, or Events The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting an Ordinance that would amend Chapter 11.14 of the Salt Lake City Code to establish an administrative fine for unruly parties, gatherings or events on private property after notice to the property owner. The proposal would eliminate the current service fee structure associated with police officer response to certain parties, gatherings, and events and replace it with a civil enforcement remedy for the City. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 12, 2025 4 FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 8, 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 12, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). Summary: Michael Sanders gave a brief introduction to the item. Public Comments: Jonathan Ramras spoke in support of the ordinance, citing community safety and referencing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Request Item #25: East Central Community Council Median Restoration Proposal. Esther Hunter spoke in support of the ordinance and noted a decline in community safety and enjoyment, particularly due to large college parties. Joe Arnoldspoke in support of the ordinance, citing safety hazards and aggressive party behavior, and discussed fines for repeat offenses. Marin Buchert spoke in support of the ordinance, emphasizing community safety and mechanisms for enforcing fines. Rocky Anderson spoke in support of the ordinance enforcement amendments due to safety concerns about unregulated parties and noted the potential for increased fines for repeat offenses. Council Remarks: Council Member Puy expressed support for the ordinance and clarified that the $1000 fine in the amendment was the maximum allowed under state statute. Council Member Lopez Chavez thanked staff for creating the policy, noted that it addressed community concerns, implemented safety measures for large events, and provided an enforcement framework. Motion: Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Petro to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 49 of 2025, Text Amendment – Chapter 11.14 Parties, Gatherings, or Events. AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 12, 2025 5 C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS: NONE. D.COMMENTS: 1.Questions to the Mayor from the City Council. There were no questions for 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: Judi Short spoke on the history of the Gilgal Sculpture Garden and its 25th anniversary celebration on September 21, 2025, which was open to the public. E.NEW BUSINESS: 1.Resolution: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 2157 South Lincoln Street Extension The Council will consider adopting a resolution extending the time period for satisfying the conditions set forth in Ordinance No.78 of 2023 rezoning the property at approximately 2157 South Lincoln Street from RB (Residential/Business District) to CSHBD2 (Sugar House Business District). The deadline extension would give the property owner an additional six months to satisfy the conditions of the ordinance. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). Motion: Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Young to adopt Resolution 20 of 2025, extending the time to comply with the conditions in Ordinance 78 of 2023, Zoning Map Amendment 2157 South Lincoln Street, for an additional six months. AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 12, 2025 6 F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1.Resolution: Legislative Policy for Housing Program Funding The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would update policies for Salt Lake City's Housing Program Funding, as well as establish a new Housing Programs Loan Committee, and a new Tenant and Homeowner Loan Fund. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). This item was moved to a future meeting for consideration. 2.Resolution: Legislative Policy for the Home Repair Program The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would update Legislative Policy and Budgetary Guidelines for Salt Lake City's Home Repair Program. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). This item was moved to a future meeting for consideration. 3.Resolution: Legislative Policy for the Community Land Trust Program The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would update Legislative Policy for Salt Lake City's Community Land Trust Program. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). This item was moved to a future meeting for consideration. MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 12, 2025 7 4. Resolution: Legislative Policy for the NOAH Preservation Program The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would update Legislative Policy for Salt Lake City's Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation Program. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). This item was moved to a future meeting for consideration. 5. Resolution: Council Policy Manual – Communication Budget The Council will consider adopting a resolution that would update the Communication Budget section of the Council Policy Manual. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, April 15, 2025; Tuesday, May 13, 2025; and Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s). Motion: Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Young to adopt Resolution 21 of 2025, and approve the change to the Council Policy Manual. AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 12, 2025 8 G. CONSENT: 1. Ordinance: Amending the Administrative Hearing Process The Council will set the date of Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. to accept public comment and consider approving an ordinance that would amend various sections of the Salt Lake City Code to update the general administrative hearing process for civil violations. The process would replace the current Small Claims Court process for formal appeals and create a consistent practice for appeal processing. The proposal also includes adding a fee for formal administrative appeals. The process will apply to the proposed ordinance for parties, gatherings, and events heard on July 8, 2025 FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6 p.m. TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Set date. 2. Board Appointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer – Heidi Alder The Council will consider approving the appointment of Heidi Alder as a Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer for a term ending August 12, 2027. FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion) Briefing - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Set Public Hearing Date - n/a Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Staff Recommendation - Approve. Motion: Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Wharton to approve the Consent Agenda. AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass H. ADJOURNMENT: MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 12, 2025 9 Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Minutes Approved: February 17, 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 Formal meeting held Tuesday, August 12, 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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