05/05/2020 - Formal Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in an electronic meeting pursuant to Salt Lake City
Emergency Proclamation No. 2 of 2020 (2) (b) .
The following Council Members participated in the meeting:
Chris Wharton Analia Valdemoros James Rogers
Amy Fowler Andrew Johnston Daniel Dugan
Darin Mano
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno,
Council Executive Deputy Director; Erin Mendenhall, Mayor; Rachel Otto,
Mayor' s Chief of Staff; Katherine Lewis, City Attorney; Cindy Lou
Trishman, Council Administrative Assistant; Scott Crandall, Deputy City
Recorder; and DeeDee Robinson, Deputy City Recorder participated
electronically.
Councilmember Wharton presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7 : 14 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:05:20 PM Pledge of Allegiance (A moment of silence was held
while the American Flag/Anthem was displayed on the video
screen)
#2 . 7:06:14 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct.
Note: Opening Ceremonies were held as part of the May 5, 2020
combined Local Building Authority, Redevelopment Agency, and City
Council Formal agenda.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1 . 7:14:58 PM Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Johnston
seconded to approve the Formal Meeting minutes of Tuesday, April 14,
2020, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call) . View
Minutes
(M 20-3)
#2 . 7:15:41 PM Mayor Mendenhall presented the proposed Salt Lake
City budget, including the Library Fund, for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 . See
Mayor' s Proposed Budget here.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Note: 7 :33:33 PM Public Hearings and General Comments will be heard
as one item. Comments/materials submitted to the City Council have been
attached as part of the official record. Click here to view.
#1 . 8:08:57 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a an
ordinance that would rezone a parcel at approximately 1172 East Chandler
Drive from Open Space District (OS) to Foothills Residential District
(FR-3/12,000) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00795 . The intent of
the rezone is to match the zoning of the property to the east, which is
under the same ownership, to allow residential accessory uses on the
property after the two lots are combined. Consideration may be given to
rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. View Attachment
8:03:10 PM Ben Dahl and Bruce Baird said they appreciated the work
completed by Staff, an engineer had been engaged in regards to combining
the lots, and thanked the Council for allowing business to move forward
while keeping the public safe .
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
close the public hearing and remind the public a second public hearing
was scheduled for May 19, 2020, which motion carried, all members voted
aye (roll call) .
(P 20-11)
#2 . 8:10:44 PM Continue to accept public comment and consider
adopting an ordinance that would rezone property at 2064 North and 2066
North 2200 West from AG-2 (Agricultural) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing)
pursuant to Petition No . PLNPCM2019-00431 . The applicant is requesting
the rezone to accommodate future development of the property and
implement the area master plan zoning. No site development proposal has
been submitted at this time. Although the applicant has requested that
the property be rezoned to M-1, consideration may be given to rezoning
the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics.
View Attachment
There were no public comments .
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to
close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 10 of 2020, which motion
carried, all members voted aye (roll call) .
(P 20-7)
#3. 8:12 :06 PM Continue to accept public comment and consider
adopting an ordinance that would close a City-owned alley located at
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approximately 1040 South Washington Street. The alley is 15 feet wide
and approximately 253 feet long. It runs west of Washington Street toward
an abandoned Utah Transit Authority (UTA) railroad line, where it becomes
a dead end before reaching 300 West Street. The proposal would allow the
petitioner to incorporate it into the seven of eight adjacent properties
they own. View Attachment
There were no public comments .
Councilmember Johnston said the owner approached the Council about
further discussions regarding the proposal, and he endorsed continuing
the public hearing while more information was obtained.
Councilmember Mano moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to
continue the public hearing to a future meeting, which motion carried,
all members voted aye (roll call) .
(P 20-8)
#4 . 8:13:20 PM Continue to accept public comment and consider
adopting an ordinance that would amend the Central Community Master Plan
Future Land Use Map and the zoning map pertaining to a property at 1430
South 400 East pursuant to Petition Nos . PLNPCM2019-00189 & PLNPCM2019-
00190 . The rezone and amendments would allow the applicant to build a
seven-unit development. The proposal would change the Central Community
Master Plan Future Land Use Map from Low Density Residential to Medium
Density Residential and rezone the property from RMF-35 (Moderate Density
Multi- Family Residential District) to FB-UN1 (Form Based Urban
Neighborhood District) . Although the applicant has requested that the
property be rezoned to the FB-UN1 district, consideration may be given
to rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. (Cleveland Court Master Plan) View Attachment
The following spoke and/or submitted written comments in opposition
of the proposal : Amanda Rupke, Caleb Rupke, Danielle Ruvolo, Dave Houser,
Debra Leafty, Eric Miller, George Chapman, Heidi Poole, Jason Robichaud,
Jon Strickland, Josh Newton, Judah Rupke, Leonard Braus, Luka Poole,
Nick Norton, Nick Odair, Paul Corrigan, Tracy M. Watson, Benjamin
Petersen, Ken Rozema, and Ryan McMullen. Comments included cozy
neighborhood full of close-knit neighbors, 5-7 additional dwelling units
adding traffic to an overburdened thoroughfare, inward-facing design
exclusionary to surrounding neighborhood, proposal not addressing the
housing crises in the City, project being solely for profit, needing to
make safety a priority, offering no direct access to businesses or public
transportation, many nearby residents not being notified of the project,
neighborhood kids currently using the lot to ride bicycles, safety issues
concerning proposed 5-foot front yard setback (too close to
sidewalks/roads) , not enough parking provided for potential residents,
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lot should be used as a community garden/micro park, lack of parking in
the area, changing setbacks would make the small street feel even
smaller, suggesting the City opt in to buy the property, needing an open
space for residents to enjoy, posing a hazard to community/safety/kids,
setting a precedent for more petitions in the future, bringing unwanted
problems to beloved neighborhood, developer getting as many units as
possible to maximize profits, clarity needed regarding being condos or
apartments, project would significantly damage the neighborhood
character/property values, an increase in noise/light pollution would
occur, traffic/parking/general aesthetic of the area would be altered,
and needing this space for safe healing/recreation of the neighborhood
children.
The following spoke and/or submitted written comments in favor of
the proposal : Peter Corroon, Laura McLellan Handwerker, and Matthew
Bainsmith. Comments included eight parking spaces being provided,
courtyard design intending to create more of a community feel,
environmentally sustainable, largely supported by the Community Council,
units to be sold as condos, vehicles being forced to slow down would
dramatically improve safety for children, setback requirements should
remain at the FB-UN1 requirements, and courtyard' s lack of engagement
with the street would negatively impact the neighborhood.
Councilmember Mano moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to close
the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which motion
carried, all members voted aye (roll call) .
(P 20-10)
#5. 8:14:19 PM Continue to accept public comment and consider
adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning map pertaining to three
parcels of property located at 347, 353 and 359 North 700 West to rezone
the parcels from SR-1 Special Development Pattern Residential to RMF-35
Moderate Density Multi-family Residential pursuant to Petition No.
PLNPCM2019-00638 . The request is in anticipation of a multi-family
project being constructed at the site. Consideration may be given to
rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar
characteristics. (RECM Investments, LLC. ) View Attachment
Andrew Black and Christian McMullen spoke in support of the
proposal . Comments included intention for proposal to support 24
owner/occupant townhomes (at least 75% requirement) , home-ownership
being key to long-term residence stability, and surrounding properties
were also RMF-35 .
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to
close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 9 of 2020, which motion
carried, all members voted aye (roll call) .
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(P 20-5)
#6. 8:15:54 PM Continue to accept public comment and consider
adopting an ordinance that would amend the zoning map for the property
at 480 East 6th Avenue from Special Development Pattern Residential
District (SR-1A) to Small Neighborhood Business District (SNB) pursuant
to Petition No. PLNPCM2018-00813 . The proposed rezone is to make the
current legal nonconforming commercial use in the 6th Avenue structure
conforming and allow for a commercial use in the historically residential
structure facing G Street. Consideration may be given to rezoning the
property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. View
Attachment
Max Angle and Byron Cannon spoke and/or submitted written comments
in support of the proposal . Comments included property being a blight in
the neighborhood, looking forward to the rehabilitation of the property
(restored/updated) , opened opportunities for a new business to move in,
and owners being conscientious members of the neighborhood (time/effort
placed into proposed plan) .
Connor Burgon submitted written comments expressing concern
regarding parking in the area. He said the area was in need of parking
availability and should be included in any plans to change the zoning.
Councilmember Dugan moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to
close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 11 of 2020, which motion
carried, all members voted aye (roll call) .
(P 20-6)
8:17 :14 PM Note: Items 7 and 8 were heard as one motion.
#7 . Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: 2021
Distracted Driving Prevention Program Grant, from the Salt Lake City
Police Department that would fund enforcement/education overtime shifts
for the Distracted Driving Prevention program. View Attachment
There were no public comments .
#8 . Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: 2021
Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program Grant, from the Salt Lake City
Police Department that would fund crosswalk enforcement/education
overtime as well as youth bicycle rodeo overtime . View Attachment
There were no public comments .
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Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
close the public hearing and refer Items 7 & 8 to a future Consent Agenda
for action, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call) .
(B 20-3)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
7 :49:10 PM Chelsea Acosta spoke regarding the Mayor' s Budget and said
funding was needed for undocumented immigrants living in Utah. She said
60% of undocumented residents were un-insured, the stimulus package did
not cover these individuals, and assistance was needed for healthcare,
rent, food, financial support, etc.
8:04 :28 PM Scott Andrews spoke about how smaller developments
addressed a large portion of the City' s housing gap (if maximized
properly) , housing demand (higher in coming years) , and addressing open
spaces being critical .
QUESTIONS TO THE MAYOR FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
There were no questions .
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1 . 8:19:02 PM Approving a resolution that would update and approve
the timeline for the City' s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan as required by
the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . The
Consolidated Plan details the City's goals and objectives to build
healthy and sustainable communities through four federal grants:
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) , Emergency Solutions Grants
(ESG) , Home Investment Partnerships, and Housing Opportunities for
Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) . View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to
approve Resolution 9 of 2020 adopting the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan
and approve the signing of an interlocal cooperation agreement between
Salt Lake City and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
as recommended by the Administration with the changes shown on the motion
sheet, which motion carried, all members voted aye (roll call) .
(T 20-1)
#2 . 8:20:37 PM Approving a resolution adopting the Mayor' s funding
recommendations and an appropriations resolution adopting the One-Year
Annual Action Plan that includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funding, HOME Investment Partnership Program funding, Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG) funding, Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDS (HOPWA) funding, for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and approving an Interlocal
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Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston recused himself from both items, due to his
employment with Volunteers of America.
Motion #1 : Councilmember Mano moved and Councilmember Rogers
seconded to approve an appropriations resolution (Resolution 8 of 2020) ,
adopting the one-year action plan for FY 2020-2021 attached to the motion
sheet as Exhibit A and allocate CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA funds except
for CDBG Public Services #31 and ESG Part 1 #6 and #7, which motion
carried, all members voted aye except Councilmember Johnston, who was
recused (roll call) .
Motion #2 : Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Rogers
seconded to approve an appropriations resolution (Resolution 8 of 2020) ,
allocating FY 2020-2021 funding for Volunteers of America applications
CDBG Public Services #31 and ESG Part 1 #6 and #7, which motion carried,
all members voted aye except Councilmember Johnston, who was recused.
(T 20-1)
NEW BUSINESS
#1 . 8:25:12 PM Consider adopting a legislative action requesting the
Administration review and make recommendations for amendments pertaining
to the regulation of billboards through the City' s billboard bank and
land use administrative appeal process. View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to
adopt the legislative action, which motion carried, all members voted
aye (roll call) .
(0 20-4)
#2 . 8:26:26 PM Consider adopting a resolution that would extend the
Mayor' s March 10 proclamation declaring a local emergency relating to
COVID-19 (coronavirus) . View Attachment
Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Resolution 10 of 2020, which motion carried, all members voted aye
(roll call) .
(R 20-5)
#3. 8:27 :42 PM Consider approving a resolution confirming the
appointment of James Rogers to the Utah Inland Port Authority Board.
View Attachment
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Councilmember Fowler moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Resolution 11 of 2020, which motion carried, all members voted aye
(roll call) .
(I 20-12)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1 . 8:29:31 PM Consider approving a resolution adopting the
tentative budgets of Salt Lake City, Utah, including the tentative budget
of the Library Fund, for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 . View Attachment
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to
adopt Resolution 7 of 2020, which motion carried, all members voted aye
(roll call) .
(B 20-1) (B 20-2)
CONSENT 8:3 0:31 PM
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to
approve the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye
(roll call) .
#1 . Confirming the dates of Tuesday, May 19, 2020 and Tuesday,
June 2, 2020 at 7 : 00 p.m. to accept public comment regarding an ordinance
adopting the final budget and the employment staffing document for Salt
Lake City, Utah and related ordinances for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 .
(B 20-1) (B 20-2)
#2 . Setting the date of Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance that would
approve a new permit program for qualifying residents to reduce
vegetation on a strip of City-owned open lands adjacent to their
properties, such as the Foothills Natural Area or the Jordan River
Parkway, to reduce potential wildfire fuel sources . The proposal seeks
to strike a balance between the City's limited budget for public lands
management and the concerns of some residents about the risk of wildfires
spreading to their properties. View Attachment
(0 20-5)
#3. Setting the date of Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 7 : 00 p.m. to
accept public comment and consider adopting an ordinance amending the
zoning of property located at 504 South 900 East Street and amending the
Central Community Master Plan Future Land Use Map pursuant to Petition
Nos . PLNPCM2018-00839 & PLNPCM2018-00898 . The proposal would rezone the
property from Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential District (RMF-
35) to Residential/Mixed Use (R-MU-35) and a Master Plan Amendment from
Medium Density Residential to Medium Residential/Mixed Use. The intent
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of the proposal is to build a mixed-use development. No site plan has
been submitted at this time. Although the applicant has requested that
the property be rezoned to Residential/Mixed Use (R-MU-35) ,
consideration may be given to rezoning the property to another zoning
district with similar characteristics. View Attachment
(P 19-16)
#4 . Approving the appointment of Jim Espeland to the
Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending September 25, 2023 . View
Attachment
(I 20-6)
#5 . Approving the appointment of Erika Hill to the Arts Council
Board for a term ending May 5, 2023 . View Attachment
(I 20-13)
#6. Approving the appointment of Andrea Ashdown to the Arts Council
Board for a term ending May 5, 2023 . View Attachment
(I 20-13)
#7 . Approving the appointment of Kathy Davis to the Arts Council
Board for a term ending May 5, 2023 . View Attachment
(I 20-13)
#8 . Approving the appointment of Torle Nenbee to the Arts Council
Board for a term ending May 5, 2023 . View Attachment
(I 20-13)
The/ � meeting adjourned at 8 : 31 p.m.
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