HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/2025 - Formal Meeting - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on Tuesday, December 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:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Jill Love – Chief Administrative Officer, Lindsey Nikola – Deputy
Chief of Staff
Present City Staff:
Mark Kittrell – City Attorney, Keith Reynolds – City Recorder, DeeDee Robinson – Minutes &
Records Clerk, Taylor Hill – Constituent Liaison/Policy Analyst, Sylvia Richards – Public Policy
Analyst, Scott Corpany – Staff Assistant, Michael Sanders – Budget & Policy Analyst
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 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.Recognition of Darin Mano for his service as Council Member for District 5 from January
2020 to December 2025.
Summary:
Council Members Wharton, Young, Dugan, Lopez Chavez, Petro, Puy, and Mayor
Mendenhall recognized Council Member Mano’s service on the Council, expressed
appreciation and gratitude for his support, friendship, and commitment to the citizens of
Salt Lake City and presented him with a gift.
Council Member Mano thanked everyone for their kind words and the gift, expressed
gratitude to those who were present for his last meeting, described pride in his
accomplishments as a Council Member, and expressed appreciation for the support he
received over the course of his term.
B.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Public Hearing for Sky Harbour
Hangar Development
The Council will accept public comment on the Sky Harbour hangar development on the
east side of the Salt Lake City International Airport that consists of the development of an
aircraft storage facility situated on 8.4 acres and will include four box hangars. The
project would be funded through a tax-exempt private activity bond (PAB) issued by the
Public Finance Authority of Wisconsin. The development entails no financial liability for
Salt Lake City, but Federal regulations for tax-exempt PABs require the Council to hold
what is known as a TEFRA (Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act) public hearing on
this proposal. No other Council action is required.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - n/a
Staff Recommendation - Close the Public Hearing.
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Summary:
Nick Tarbet provided a brief introduction.
There were no public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Lopez
Chavez to close the public hearing.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
2. Ordinance: Budget Amendment No.3 for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Council will accept public comment and consider adopting 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 three grants. The first grant would
fund license plate reader cameras on major roads to enhance public safety and reduce
crime. The second grant would fund the removal of hazardous vegetation from the
Jordan River riverbed, banks, and canopy. The third grant would fund expenses relating
to homeless shelters, including salary and benefits for existing police officers to maintain
public safety in areas surrounding shelters.
For more information visit tinyurl.com/SLCFY26.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
Summary:
Council Member Wharton provided clarification on Budget Amendment Item E1 – COPS
Technology & Equipment Grant – Subaward from Davis County ($224,000) regarding
the proposed license plate reader cameras, explaining who would have access to the
proposed license plate reader camera data and how it would be used.
Sylvia Richards provided a brief introduction.
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Public Comments:
Ambreen Kahn spoke in opposition to the Jordan River restoration project noting
concerns about disruption to the river’s ecosystem, and to the license plate reader
cameras, expressing concerns about the level of detail provided on data access and the
effectiveness of the cameras in reducing crime.
Olivia Marron spoke in agreement with the previous speaker and expressed opposition
to additional funding for police personnel in the City.
David Maack spoke in opposition to the installation of license plate reader cameras in
the City, citing data security concerns.
Charlie Padilla spoke in opposition to the installation of license plate reader cameras
in the City, citing data security concerns.
Mac McKinley requested the Council carefully consider the installation of surveillance
for the protection of the City’s residents and to reject funding for the license plate reader
cameras.
Esiah Rodriquez spoke in opposition to the license plate reader cameras and the
vendor, citing concerns about technological vulnerabilities and potential impacts on
personal privacy and civil liberties.
Kristina Robb spoke in support of the public safety and police officer funding portion
of Budget Amendment No. 3.
Ian Furguson spoke in opposition to the installation of license plate readers, citing
possible abuse of collected data.
Lilah Rosenfield urged the Council to decline further funding for Automated License
Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems, citing concerns of inaccuracies in the City’s public
education of their uses.
Erik Griffin spoke in opposition of license plate reader cameras and provided
information on possible data vulnerabilities.
Michaela Leishman spoke to concerns regarding the use of automated license plate
readers, citing possible misuse of data and urged the Council to reject the funding for
additional cameras.
Ben Engel spoke to concerns regarding the installation of license plate reader cameras,
citing possible abuse of the data collected.
Jacob Johnson spoke in opposition to the installation of additional license plate reader
cameras and urged the removal of existing cameras, citing data security concerns.
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Council Member Remarks:
Council Member Petro clarified that the Jordan River Restoration project, in alignment
with the Jordan River Blueprint and efforts similar to those of other municipalities,
included removal of invasive species, planting of native species and ongoing
environmental stewardship of the river.
Council Member Young inquired what further information the Council was seeking
related to the deferment of Item E1 – COPS Technology & Equipment Grant – Subaward
from Davis County for $224,000. Council Members Lopez Chavez, Petro, and
Puy provided reasoning, including: unresolved questions on how the City could end use
of the technology, policy refinement that ensured data privacy, further assurances of their
scope of use, and the Council’s responsibility to protect its constituents.
Council Member Young noted that the City’s future budget and available resources, such
as grants, should be considered to ensure fiscal responsibility while continuing to support
essential services.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member Puy
to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 73 of 2025, approving Items
E-2 Jordan River Restoration & Recreation Project Grant for $666,000 and
Item E-3 FY26 Homeless Shelter Cities Mitigation Grant for $3,249,704 as
proposed by the Administration, and deferring item E-1 COPS Technology &
Equipment Grant – Subaward from Davis County for $224,000 to a future
meeting.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Darin Mano, Eva Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
NAY: Daniel Dugan, Sarah Young
Final Result: 5 – 2 Pass
3. Resolution: Valley Behavioral Health Public Benefit Analysis
The Council will accept public comment and consider authorizing the release of Salt Lake
City’s reversionary interest in the property currently owned by Valley Behavioral Health
at 107 South 800 West. The release would allow for the development of Saltair Lofts, a
68-unit permanent supportive housing project. It would also be executed in exchange for
a 50 year Restrictive Use Agreement preserving certain public benefits, most notably,
including helping to ensure all units are affordable permanent supportive housing for
formerly homeless individuals.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Refer to motion sheet(s).
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Summary:
Michael Sanders provided a brief introduction.
There were no public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Dugan, seconded by Council Member Puy to close
the public hearing and adopt Resolution 42 of 2025, authorizing the release
of Salt Lake City’s reversionary interest in the property currently owned by
Valley Behavioral Health at 107 South 800 West.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
C.POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS:
1.
Ordinance: RMF-35 and RMF-45 Multi-Family Zoning District Text
Amendment
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance that would amend various sections of
Title 21A of the Salt Lake City Code related to RMF-35 (Moderate Density Multi-Family
Residential District) to RMF-45 (Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District). As
part of the proposal, a small number of RMF-35 properties would be changed to RMF-45.
The proposal aims to remove barriers to new housing developments and facilitate
compatible infill within the City’s moderate-density neighborhoods. These proposed
updates introduce design standards for new development, reduce minimum lot size
requirements, eliminate lot width minimums, permit multiple buildings per lot, and offer
a density bonus for preserving existing housing units. Other sections of Title 21A may also
be amended as part of this petition. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-01388.
For more information visit https://tinyurl.com/RMFZoneUpdates.
Council Remarks:
Council Member Wharton expressed appreciation for the dialogue on this topic, spoke to
concerns regarding impacts on historic districts, and noted he would not be voting in
favor of the ordinances.
Council Member Lopez Chavez spoke to remaining concerns regarding Central City and
other parts of District 4, particularly parking and the different ways people transport
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themselves in the City, but noted support for the ordinances.
Council Member Mano expressed appreciation for the conversations and concerns
regarding the zoning changes, noting the complexities of zoning ordinances and land use
policies, with an understanding of the differences in viewpoints.
Council Member Puy spoke to the balancing of needs and concerns, to the effort made to
ensure successful outcomes, and expressed gratitude for all the work done.
Clarification was provided in the January 13, 2026 Formal Meeting Consent Agenda
identifying the adoption of four ordinances by the Council: Ordinances No. 74A, No.
74B, and No. 74C, amending portions of the Salt Lake City Code, and Ordinance No.
74D, which effectuates certain map amendments. Petition No.: PLNPCM2024-01388.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Mano, seconded by Council Member Petro to
adopt Ordinances 74A, 74B, 74C, and 74D of 2025 that include eliminating
the 100-foot maximum building length and increasing the maximum number
of dwelling units per building to 50 in the RMF-45 zoning district.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva Lopez Chavez,
Victoria Petro
NAY: Chris Wharton
Final Result: 6 – 1 Pass
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.)
Summary:
Michael Christensen spoke regarding their non-profit, Go Unite, the mission of the
entity, volunteer and community engagement opportunities, and a petition to prevent
companies from integrating humanoid robots into society.
Don Ly spoke to abandoned vehicles left on a newly purchased vacant lot for a small
business at 1085 South State Street and the costs involved to remove the vehicles, and
asked the Council for support/solutions to remedy the issue.
Olivia Marron spoke of their renewed involvement in local government issues, interest
in amplifying safety and privacy for residents, and reiterated their opposition to license
plate reader cameras as an unbalanced use of City resources. .
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Cindy Cromer spoke to working with past Council Members who served three or more
terms (Fonnesbeck, Christensen, Godfrey, and Love) and to their post-Council work as
they grew onto larger stages and continued public service, noting the relevance to Council
Member Mano’s departure and now to Council Member Wharton’s third term on the
Council.
E.NEW BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance: Enacting Temporary Zoning Regulations - Volunteers of
America Youth Resource Center
The Council will consider adopting an ordinance enacting a temporary zoning regulation
authorizing the Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center at approximately 888
South 400 West to increase the maximum capacity up to fifty individuals, as long as the
maximum occupancy meets building and fire code safety standard, for up to 180 days.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Suspend the rules and consider
motions.
Motion:
Moved by Council Member Lopez Chavez, seconded by Council Member
Petro to adopt Ordinance 72 of 2025, enacting temporary zoning regulations
authorizing temporary increase in overnight capacity at the youth homeless
resource center at 888 South 400 West.
AYE: Alejandro Puy, Chris Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, Sarah Young, Eva
Lopez Chavez, Victoria Petro
Final Result: 7 – 0 Pass
F.UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NONE.
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G.CONSENT:
1. Ordinance: Consolidated Fee Schedule Corrections – Public Utilities
The Council will set the date of Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7 p.m. to accept public
comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the Salt Lake City Consolidated
Fee Schedule (CFS). During the budget process for fiscal year 2025-26, the CFS was
updated with several changes. After the schedule was approved and adopted by the
Council, Departments noticed errors and omissions that needed to be corrected. The
changes include adding the Title "Fire Lines" and the Description "Per Inch" to one of the
rate tables in the CFS for Public Utilities.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Tuesday,
November 25, 2025, and Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Hold hearing to accept public comment - Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Staff Recommendation - Set date.
2. Board Appointment: Historic Landmark Commission – Mark McGrath
The Council will consider approving the appointment of Mark McGrath, resident of
District 7, to the Historic Landmark Commission for a term ending December 9, 2029.
FYI – Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council
discussion)
Briefing - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment - n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Staff Recommendation - Approve.
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Motion:
Moved by Council Member Petro, seconded by Council Member Lopez Chavez 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 8:45 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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