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MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, August 12, 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, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer, Megan Yuill – Deputy Chief
Administrative Officer, Lindsey Nikola – Deputy Chief of Staff
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, Matthew Brown - Deputy City
Recorder, Stephanie Elliott – Minutes & Records Clerk, Mary Beth Thompson – Chief Financial
Officer, Andrew Johnston – Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach, Blake Thomas –
Senior Advisor Real Estate , Julie Crookston – Deputy Director of Public Services, Weston Clark
– Mayor's Senior Advisor, Jon Larsen – Transportation Director, Chief Karl Lieb – Fire Chief-
89, Tom Millar – Planning & Design Division Director, Michael Sanders – Budget & Policy
Analyst, Arturo Garcia – Director of Finance Operations, Austin Kimmel – Public Policy
Analyst, Kate Werrett – Budget & Policy Analyst, Jenna Simkins – Transportation Planner
The meeting was called to order at 3:45 p.m.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Work Session Items
1.
Summary:
Council Member Young joined the meeting during this item.
Fire Chief Karl Lieb addressed the August 11, 2025 fire on Main Street that damaged the
London Belle restaurant and surrounding historic establishments, stating firefighters
worked into the night to extinguish the fire and the event resulted in three injuries to
firefighters with no fatalities.
Mayor Mendenhall discussed activating the Salt Lake City Main Street Fire Employee
Assistance Fund, reactivating the Tip Your Server Program, and the City's commitment to
help the affected businesses rebuild and reopen as soon as possible.
Council Members thanked the Fire Department for the prompt response to the
emergency, affirmed their commitment to support rebuilding the affected
establishments, and confirmed that public safety was maintained while the buildings
were secured.
Weston Clark presented community engagement highlights.
Andrew Johnston provided updates on homelessness, including the need for additional
shelter beds and efforts to raise awareness about the newly opened Community Corner
and its services, stating that Community Corner staff and police were actively in contact
with neighbors to share information or address concerns.
Informational: Updates from the Administration ~ 3:45 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
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2.
Summary:
Kate Werrett provided introduced the item and explained the funding sources for the
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
Council Members and Staff reviewed and discussed the following Funding Log items:
Item #18 – GREENbike Federal Grant Match 2026 and Bike Rack Replacements
Item #25 – East Central Community Council 1200 East Median Restoration
Proposal
Item #28 – Riverside Basketball Court Renovation
Item #38 – Public Service Building (PSB) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
Expansion
Mary Beth Thompson and Julie Crookston discussed the phase cost
breakdown and the limited EV charging capacities
Item #41 – Glendale Traffic Calming
Item #44 – Event Infrastructure and Pavilion Replacements for Vibrant, Safe City
Park
Jennifer Bruno clarified the State’s mandate on Impact Fees usage, which
limited what projects could access those funds
Item #45 – Playground Shade
Item #48 – Rose Park Lane Beautification, Trail, and Safety Improvements
Item #57 – Civic Campus and Green Loop Implementation
Council Member Dugan proposed allocating $30,000 up to $50,000 from
Item #57 to Item #18 to increase the number of bike rack installations and
replacements around the city
Council Member Lopez Chavez proposed allocating funds from Item #57
to Item #25
Resolution: Capital Improvement Program Follow-Up ~ 4:00 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)
Briefing - Thursday, June 5, 2025; Tuesday, July 1, 2025; Tuesday, July 8, 2025; and
Tuesday, August 12, 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
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Tom Millar, Blake Thomas, Jon Larsen, Jennifer Bruno, and Council
discussed the impact of reallocating funds and explored different funding
options and possible budget amendments needed to reallocate funds from
CIP or non-CIP sources
Item #62 – Vacant and Leased City-Owned Property Maintenance
Straw Polls:
Support to reallocate $50,000 from Item #57 Civic Campus and Green Loop
Implementation to Item #18 GREENbike Federal Grant Match 2026 and Bike Rack
Replacements. Council Members Dugan and Puy were in support, while Council
Members Young, Lopez Chavez, Petro, Wharton, and Mano were opposed.
Support to reallocate $76,000 from Item #38 Public Safety Building (PSB) EV-Charging
Expansion Phase III to Item #41 Glendale Traffic Calming. All Council Members were in
support.
Council Requests:
Council Member Petro requested projected data on future use of EV vehicles for Item
#38, PSB EV-Charging Expansion Phase. Kate Werrett confirmed staff would provide the
information.
Council Member Puy requested a cost breakdown of Item #44, Event Infrastructure and
Pavilion Replacements for Vibrant, Safe City Park, to clarify which projects could be
funded using impact fees. Kate Werrett confirmed staff would provide the information.
Council Member Young requested that ongoing maintenance funding for CIP items be
included in funding totals. Kate Werrett confirmed staff would provide the information.
Council Member Lopez Chavez requested information on reallocating previously
approved budget funds to replace curbs for Item #25, East Central Community Council
1200 East Median Restoration Proposal. Council Staff confirmed it would be included in
a legislative intent with follow up for the Council.
Council Members Dugan and Young requested that future projects include opportunities
for installing new bike racks. Council Staff stated information would be provided on how
to incorporate the request into future budget recommendations.
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3.
Summary:
Allison Rowland gave a brief introduction. Jon Larsen and Jenna Simkins presented the
action plan and discussed the following with Council Members: scope, timeline, and the
systems approach of Vision Zero, a national organization to research safe street
implementation strategies across Utah.
Council Requests:
Council Member Petro requested data comparing Vision Zero to other safe street
programs implemented by Salt Lake City, to ensure no overlap with currently funded
safety projects. Jon Larsen stated the information would soon be ready and presented to
Council and the public.
Informational: Safe Streets Action Plan Kickoff ~ 5:00 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing on the Safe Streets Action Plan (Vision Zero), which is
designed as a roadmap to reach zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2035. Some of
the initiatives discussed in these documents are tied to CIP projects that the Council is
currently discussing.
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 - n/a
4.
Summary:
Michael Sanders gave a brief introduction. Arturo Garcia indicated availability for
questions. There was no further discussion.
Ordinance: Amending the Administrative Hearing Process ~ 5:20 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a proposal 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
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5.
Summary:
Austin Kimmel gave a brief introduction. Mark Kitrell indicated he was available for
questions. There was no further discussion.
Resolution: Central Wasatch Commission - Addition of the
City of Holladay ~ 5:40 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution that would admit the City of
Holladay as a member of the Central Wasatch Commission(CWC). The CWC is charged
with implementing the Mountain Accord, and, in particular the major values of
environment, recreation, transportation, and economy that are inherent in the Central
Wasatch Mountains.
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 19, 2025
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Summary:
An interview was held, Council Member Wharton stated Heidi Alder’s name would be on
the Formal Meeting’s Consent Agenda for formal consideration later that evening.
Council Member Young expressed excitement to have Heidi on the board due to her
educational and legal background.
Board Appointment: Disciplinary Appeals Hearing Officer –
Heidi Alder ~ 5:50 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Heidi Aler prior to considering appointment 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
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7.
Written briefing only. No discussion was held.
Resolution: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately
2157 South Lincoln Street Extension Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about 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
Standing Items
8.
Item not held.
Report of the Chair and Vice Chair -
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Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
9.
Item not held.
Report and Announcements from the Executive Director -
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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.
10. Tentative Closed Session -
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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
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to enter into Closed Session for strategy sessions to discuss the
purchase, exchange, or lease of real property and attorney-client matters.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Mano to exit Closed Session.
AYE: Victoria Petro, Daniel Dugan, Chris Wharton, Alejandro Puy, Darin Mano, Sarah
Young, Eva Lopez Chavez
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
Summary:
Closed Session was held in the Cannon Room as well as on Zoom.
Start time: 6:05 p.m.
Council Members in attendance: Council Members Wharton, Petro, Dugan, Young,
Lopez Chavez, Mano, and Puy.
Staff in attendance: Jill Love, Lindsey Nikcola, Megan Yuill, Jennifer Bruno, Lehua
Weaver, Nick Tarbet, Andrew Wittenberg, Mary Beth Thompson, Mark Kittrell, Allison
Parks, Jennifer Huntsman, Michael Sanders, Cindy Lou Trishman, Keith Reynolds,
Matthew Brown
End time: 7:02 p.m.
(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.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
Minutes Approved: February 17, 2026
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City Council Chair – Alejandro Puy
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City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
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