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MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, August 19, 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
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Thais Stewart – Deputy City Recorder, Matthew Brown – Deputy 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 6:15 p.m.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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A. OPENING CEREMONY:
1. Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez will conduct the formal meeting.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Welcome and Public Meeting Rules.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Ordinance: Amending the Administrative Hearing Process
The Council will 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 ordinance for parties, gatherings, and
events adopted on August 12, 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 - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Summary:
Michael Sanders gave a brief introduction.
There were no public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Dugan to close the public
hearing and adopt Ordinance 50 of 2025, Amending the Administrative Hearing Process.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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C. POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1.
Ordinance: Design Review Standards Amendment
The Council will 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.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to adopt Ordinance
51 of 2025, Design Review Standards Amendment.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2.
Resolution: Capital Improvement Program
The Council will consider adopting a resolution for project funding allocations in the 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.
Council Remarks:
Council Member Puy clarified the process of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), noting that not
all proposals were approved during the budget season due to limited funding, but emphasized the
importance of public input and encouraged CIP project submittals.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Puy to approve
Resolution 16 of 2025, adopting the Capital Improvement Program Project-Specific
Allocations for Fiscal Year 2025-26 as shown on the attached Exhibit A Funding Log,
further moving it was the intent of the Council to address funding for curb, gutter, and
irrigation needs on the 1200 East medians (CIP Project #25) with existing funds in
Transportation and Public Lands in an upcoming budget amendment, and further
moving it was the intent of the Council to examine traffic calming CIP project allocations
that are on hold due to S.B. 195 for recapture consideration with a focus on reallocating
the funds to school safety projects.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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D. COMMENTS:
1. Questions to the Mayor from the City Council.
Summary:
Council Member Wharton raised questions from the community regarding the July 25, 2025, Millcreek
apartment fire, which displaced residents and destroyed housing units, and inquired about Salt Lake
City's plan to address the affected residents.
Mayor Mendenhall responded that Risk Management, in coordination with Public Utilities, had been
working to secure the city-owned land adjacent to the damaged apartments, coordination was being
made with affected residents to connect them with City resources, and further clarified that accepting
City assistance did not prevent them from pursuing additional assistance or damage claims.
Mark Kittrell confirmed Millcreek residents affected by the fire could contact the City's Risk
Management Office at (801) 535-7785 for various financial and damage support options.
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:
Ian McCubbin spoke about recent wildfires occurring around the foothills and surrounding
mountains, and requested that Public Utilities consult with the Salt Lake City Fire Department to
develop a plan for fire mitigation and emergency response.
Chris Olsen thanked Council for their efforts to create new recreation trails in and around the Salt
Lake Valley and encouraged the development of additional trails despite reported conflicts among
different types of trail users.
E. NEW BUSINESS:
NONE.
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F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Resolution: Central Wasatch Commission - Addition of the City of Holladay
The Council will consider adopting 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
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Wharton to adopt
Resolution 22 of 2025, approving Holladay’s admission as an additional member of the
Central Wasatch Commission.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2. 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.
For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/HousingFundPolicies.
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 19, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Wharton to adopt
Resolution 23 of 2025 for the Salt Lake City Housing Program Funds and adopt a
Legislative Intent that the Administration provide their preliminary metrics on these
programs to the Council halfway through fiscal year 2026, and at annual intervals
thereafter.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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3. 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.
For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/HousingFundPolicies.
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 19, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Puy, seconded by Council Member Young to adopt Resolution
24 of 2025, Legislative Policy and Budgetary Guidelines for the Home Repair Program.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
4. 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.
For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/HousingFundPolicies.
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 19, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to adopt
Resolution 25 of 2025, Legislative Policy for the Community Land Trust Program.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
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5. 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.
For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/HousingFundPolicies.
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 19, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Wharton, seconded by Council Member Dugan to adopt
Resolution 26 of 2025, Legislative Policy for the NOAH Preservation Program.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
G. CONSENT:
1.
Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment at Approximately 247 North 800 West
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and
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 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.
For more information visit www.tinyurl.com/247N800WRezone.
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Ordinance: Alley Vacation at Approximately 373 West American Avenue
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and
consider adopting an ordinance that would vacate a City-owned alley situated adjacent to properties
located 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.
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3.
Ordinance: Zoning Text Amendment Public Lands (PL) and Street Vacation - West High
School
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and
consider adopting the proposed for 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. 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.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/2fdcpe2z.
4.
Ordinance: Zoning Map Amendment for Jazz Arena Parking Garage at Approximately
301 West South Temple
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. to accept public comment and
consider adopting an ordinance that would approve a Master Development Agreement for the
construction of the Jazz Arena 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.
5.
Board Appointment: Library Board – Charlotte Dubiel
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Charlotte Dubiel to the Library Board for a
term ending June 30, 2028.
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:
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Meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Minutes Approved: March 10, 2026
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City Council Chair – Alejandro Puy
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City Recorder – Keith Reynolds
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