12/03/2019 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 , 2019
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in Room 315, Council Chambers, City County
Building, 451 South State .
The following Council Members were present:
James Rogers Chris Wharton Analia Valdemoros
Amy Fowler Andrew Johnston
Charlie Luke (via phone)
The following Councilmember was absent:
Erin Mendenhall
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; David Litvack,
Mayor' s Deputy Chief of Staff; Lynn Pace, Acting City Attorney; and Scott
Crandall, Deputy City Recorder; were present.
Councilmember Rogers presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 03 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. 7:03:45 PM Pledge of Allegiance .
#2 . 7:04:12 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct.
#3 . 7:04:47 PM Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Johnston
seconded to approve the Tuesday, October 15, 2019 Work Session minutes
as well as the Formal meeting minutes of Tuesday, November 12, 2019,
which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember
Wharton, who was absent for the vote . View Minutes
(M 19-4) (M 19-3)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
#1 . 7:05:16 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance rezoning two parcels of property at 1760 West and 1790 West
Associated Avenue from Corridor Commercial District (CC) to Light
Manufacturing District (M-1) pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2019-00540 .
The petitioner intends to expand the existing manufacturing use on the
site. Although the applicant has requested that the property be rezoned
to the M-1 Light Manufacturing District, consideration may be given to
rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. View Attachment
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Andrew Reese said since 1965 his family owned the property and
operated a plumbing supply business . He said the original M-1 zoning was
subsequently changed during the 1995 zoning rewrite and asked for the
Council' s support in restoring the property to its original zoning.
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember
Wharton, who was absent for the vote.
(P 19-22)
#2 . 7:07:27 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the final budget for the Library Fund for Fiscal Year
2019-20. Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect
adjustments to the City's budgets, including proposed project additions
and modifications. The proposed amendment would fund an increase of
approximately $346,500 to pay for a master facilities consultant,
demographic and statistical software, changes to in-house security, and
community wellness liaisons. View Attachment
There were no public comments .
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 57 of 2019, amending the
Salt Lake City Public Library Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020,
which motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember
Wharton, who was absent for the vote .
(B 19-2)
#3. 7:08:03 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a
resolution to accept a public benefit analysis related to lease terms
and a below-market land lease to the non-profit STH Magnolia, LLC (owned
by Shelter the Homeless, Inc. ) for City property located at approximately
165 South 300 East. The property would be used for a 65-unit permanent
supportive housing development for individuals with incomes below 400
the Area Median Income (AMI) . Separately, the Council will also consider
a request for a $1 . 5 million loan for this project, which will be
discussed in a different agenda item and does not require a public
hearing. View Attachment
There were no public comments .
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to
close the public hearing and adopt Resolution 38 of 2019, authorizing
the lease rate and term for the Magnolia Permanent Supportive Housing
development located at 165 South 300 East, which motion carried, all
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members present voted aye, except Councilmember Wharton, who was absent
for the vote.
(R 19-15)
#4 . 7:08:42 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a
resolution authorizing a fee waiver for youth qualifying for free or
reduced lunch pursuant to the Utah Department of Workforce Services Grant
Requirements . View Attachment
(R 19-16)
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to
close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye, except Councilmember
Wharton, who was absent for the vote .
(R 19-16)
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
Note : Councilmember Luke joined the meeting via phone at 7 : 09 p.m.
#1 . 7:09:41 PM Adopting an ordinance adjusting Salt Lake City' s
common boundary with Millcreek. The cities have proposed and declared
intent to modify the incorporated boundaries of each city in order to
remove parcels of property from Salt Lake City and incorporate them into
Millcreek. The parcels identified for transfer from Salt Lake City
jurisdictional territory to Millcreek jurisdictional territory include,
together with adjacent portions of the right-of-way, properties located
at 3135 South Richmond Street, 1350 East Miller Avenue, 1354 East Miller
Avenue, 3142 South Highland Drive, 3144 South Highland Drive, 1345 East
Woodland Avenue, 1337 East Woodland Avenue and 1311 East Woodland Avenue,
as well as Utah Department of Transportation property that encompasses
but is not limited to a roundabout situated at approximately 2300 East
and 2700 South. (Refer to attached maps) . View Attachment
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Ordinance 58 of 2019, which motion carried, all members present
voted aye .
(R 19-11)
#2 . 7:11:39 PM Adopting an ordinance requesting to rezone a property
at 1937 South 1200 East from Moderate Density Multi-family (RMF-35) to
Moderate/High Density Multi-family (RMF-45) pursuant to Petition No .
PLNPCM2019-00183 . The applicant owns a parcel directly abutting it to
the south (1961 South 1200 East) which is currently zoned RMF-45. If
approved, the applicant intends to consolidate the lots and build a
multi-family residential building. The Planning Commission forwarded a
negative recommendation, therefore an ordinance was not drafted with the
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original transmittal but has since been added for the Council 's formal
consideration. View Attachment
Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to
adopt Ordinance 59 of 2019, rezoning the property located at 1937 South
1200 East to RMF-45, which motion carried, all members present voted
aye .
(P 19-20)
Note: Councilmember Luke left the meeting at 7 : 12 p.m.
#3 . 7 :12 :18 PM Adopting an ordinance amending the final budget of
Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal
Year 2019-20 . 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 funding for
maintenance of existing art in the City and a study to learn more about
maintaining that art collection; funding police overtime for patrols in
City parks and urban trails; and a roundabout at 2000 East Parley's
Canyon Boulevard to improve traffic flow and safety; among other changes.
(Budget Amendment No. 2 - partial adoption) View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to
adopt Ordinance 60 of 2019, amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 final
budget of Salt Lake City including the employment staffing document as
recommended by the Administration with the changes shown on the motion
sheet and further moved that the Council approve an updated debt service
schedule in an interlocal agreement between Salt Lake City and the
Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City for the Agency' s contribution to
debt service payments for 2007A bonds issued by Salt Lake City for the
construction of the Westside Railroad Realignment Project (Grant Tower) ,
which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(Staff note: the RDA Board approved the new Grant Tower debt service
schedule in October this year. The Council needs to approve the new
schedule as well because the interlocal agreement is between the RDA and
City. This relates to Section D, Housekeeping, Item 4)
A-12 : Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Impact Fee $54 ,000 . The
Council will fund six months of this position in the amount of $54, 000.
D-3 : General Obligation Series 2019A Bonds, Salt Lake City Streets Bond
Issuance Projects . ( This item is approved with the understanding that
final costs for local street reconstructions will be reported to the
City Council after the projects are finalized. )
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Construction Street From To Cost
Year
50o East i7oo South 2100 South Si,35o,000
2000 East Parley's Way City Limit $1,170,000
2020
700 West i600 South 2100 South S1,800,000
Local Streets $2,700,000
Construction Street From To Cost
Year
30o West 90o South i3oo South $540,000
Design
90o East Hollywood 270o South $2,340,000
Drive
ioo South North Campus 90o East $2,700,000
90o South 95o East West $1,800,000
Temple
Local Streets $2,700,000
200 South-
2022 Design 400 West 90o East $9oo,00n
151 Draw $2,000,000
Contingency
$20,000,000
Note: Item A-10 (Police Overtime City Parks) , G-7 (JAG Grant) ; G-
11 (Halfway House Grant) and I-1 (Police Overtime Hotspots) will be
addressed at a future date.
(B 19-11)
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :13:53 PM
There were no questions .
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL 7 :14:09 PM
Thomas Cantrell thanked the Council for their consistent kindness
over the years .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 7:15:27 PM Adopting an ordinance enacting Section 2 . 06 . 035, Salt
Lake City code, relating to the City Council role in Open Government,
specifically related to Council Meeting agenda development, paperwork,
and scheduling of agenda items . The ordinance is based on an updated
section of the Council Policy Manual, C. 6 (see item F. 2. ) The ordinance
and policy manual will both serve as the guiding documents for agenda
paperwork and scheduling. View Attachment
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to
adopt Ordinance 61 of 2019, enacting Section 2 . 06 . 035, Salt Lake City
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Code, relating to the City Council role in Open Government, meeting
agenda development, paperwork and scheduling, and the City Council
meeting outline, which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(R 19-5)
#2 . 7 :16:03 PM Adopting a resolution updating Section C. 6 of the
Council Policy Manual to reflect the potential adoption of an ordinance
enacting Chapter 2 . 06. 035, Salt Lake City Code. The resolution will
update section C. 6 (Council Meeting Agendas and Paperwork) and eliminate
section C. 12 (Work Session Agendas and Paperwork) of the manual as the
content as proposed would be absorbed in the updated C. 6 section . View
Attachment
Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Valdemoros seconded
to adopt Resolution 39 of 2019, updating Section C. 6 of the Council
Policy Manual to reflect the changes outlined in the attachment
pertaining to the City Council Role in Open Government, meeting agenda
development, paperwork and scheduling, and Council meeting outline,
eliminating Section C. 12 relating to Work Session agendas and paperwork,
which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(R 19-5)
#3 . 7 :17 :02 PM Adopting a resolution approving a Housing Trust Fund
loan request of $1 .5 million for The Magnolia, a 65-unit permanent
supportive housing development at 165 South 300 East. The project would
help house individuals with incomes below 4096 the Area Median Income
(AMI) , stabilize very low-income renters, and secure and preserve long-
term affordability. View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Wharton seconded to
adopt Resolution 40 of 2019, authorizing a Housing Trust Fund loan of
$1,500,000 to Shelter the Homeless (STH) Magnolia, LLC, for the Magnolia
Permanent Supportive Housing development located at 165 South 300 East,
which motion carried, all members present voted aye .
(R 19-15)
#4 . 7 :17 :55 PM Adopting a resolution approving program funding
applications submitted to the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Funding Our Future
(FOF) housing program funding process . As part of the Fiscal Year 2019-
20 budget discussions, the Council requested the Administration make
significant changes in its process of selecting FOF programs to be
provided by community-based organizations, with the goal of improving
transparency and equity. In response, the Housing and Neighborhood
Development Division (HAND) developed and shifted to an annual process
of accepting applications from service providers that is structured
similar to the City's CBDG funding process. The Council may choose to
approve these recommended applications or modify them. Modifications may
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include nearly $900, 000 in Fiscal Year 2018-19 funds that were not spent
for housing programs by year end. View Attachment
Item pulled.
(B 18-6)
CONSENT 7:18:26 PM
Councilmember Wharton moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to
adopt the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 2, 4, and 5, which
motion carried, all members present voted aye.
#1 . Approving the appointment of Daniel Houpt to the Bicycle
Advisory Committee for a term ending December 3, 2022 . View Attachment
(I 19-14)
#2 . (Item not approved) Approving the appointment of Jacquelyn
Thiel to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending December 3,
2022 . View Attachment
(I 19-14)
#3 . Approving the appointment of Martin Cuma to the Bicycle
Advisory Committee for a term ending December 3, 2022 . View Attachment
(I 19-14)
#4 . (Item not approved) Approving the appointment of Jonathan
Ramirez to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending December 3,
2022 . View Attachment
(I 19-14)
#5 . (Item not approved) Approving the appointment of Gabriela
Knudson to the Bicycle Advisory Committee for a term ending December 3,
2022 . View Attachment
(I 19-14)
The meeting adjourned at 8 : 19 p.m.
Council Chair
City Recorder
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This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as
additional discussion may have been held; please refer to the audio or
video for entire content pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-203 (2) (b) .
This document along with the digital recording constitute the
official minutes of the Salt Lake City Formal Session held December 3,
2019 .
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