02/09/2021 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City,Utah,met in Work Session on Tuesday,February 9,2021 in an
Electronic Meeting,pursuant to the Chair’s determination and Salt Lake City Emergency Proclamation
No.2 of 2020(2)(b).
The following Council Members were present:
Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Andrew Johnston,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,James
Rogers
The following Council Members were absent:
Present Legislative leadership:
Cindy Gust-Jenson,Executive Director;Jennifer Bruno,Deputy Director;Lehua Weaver,Associate
Deputy Director
Present Administrative leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall;Rachel Otto,Chief of Staff;Lisa Shaffer,Chief Administrative Officer
Present City Staff:
Katherine Lewis –City Attorney,Amanda Lau –Public Engagement &Communication Specialist,Ben
Luedtke –Senior Public Policy Analyst,Nick Tarbet –Senior Public Policy Analyst,Robert Nutzman
–Administrative Assistant,Russell Weeks –Senior Advisor,DeeDee Robinson –Deputy City
Recorder,Blake Thomas –Community &Neighborhoods Director,Chief Mike Brown –Police Chief,
Debra Alexander –Human Resources Director,Lorna Vogt –Public Services Director,Mary Beth
Thompson –Chief Financial Officer,Peter Bromberg –SLC Library Director,Tony Milner –Housing
&Neighborhood Development Policy &Program Manager,Allison Rowland –Public Policy Analyst,
Kimberly Chytraus –Senior City Attorney,Lani Eggertson-Goff –Housing and Neighborhood Division
Director,David Salazar –Human Resources Program Manager,Matt Cassel –City Engineer,John
Vuyk –City Budget Director,Jaysen Oldroyd –Senior City Attorney
Full Meeting Audio
Meeting Packet Material
Councilmember Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 3:51 pm
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Work Session items
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1.Informational:Updates from the Administration ~4:00 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive an update from the Administration on major items or projects,including
but not limited to:
•COVID-19,the March 2020 Earthquake,and the September 2020 Windstorm;
•Updates on relieving the condition of people experiencing homelessness;
•Police Department work,projects,and staffing,etc.;and
•Other projects or updates.
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
Minutes:
Lisa Shaffer provided updates/information regarding Cemetery windstorm damage:265 trees
were lost on the grounds,225 stumps remaining with large holes being dangerous/impeding
public traffic in the area,an archeologist had been on-site since December 2020
evaluating damage to headstones/monuments,10 headstones were heavily damaged/needing
replacement,109 tree stumps scheduled to be removed beginning today,hiring of a monument
contractor to extract headstones displaced by/entangled in fallen trees,damaged tree
removal and headstone replacement work anticipated to be completed by Memorial Day 2021,
along with information regarding apprenticeship program,including:hiring of three apprentices,
one offer being extended,10 scheduled interviews,multiple apprentice positions offered within
Public Utilities,as well as many new job opportunities within the City.
Councilmember Fowler requested apprenticeship information to include in an email blast to her
constituents.
Mayor Mendenhall provided updates/information regarding:Camp Last Hope organizers
working with City partners (camp closure on February 4,2021)including a resource fair provided
two days before camp closure providing campers with access to resources/services and time to
remove their belongings,outcomes of the resource fair included:40 individuals engaged by
Volunteers of America (VOA)Youth Outreach (with eight qualifying for youth services),VOA City
Outreach engaged 63 adult individuals,Road Home engaged 16 individuals for housing
conversations (with one person admitted into the program),Valley Behavioral Health engaged
15 individuals (with six persons expressing interest in treatment programs),4th Street Clinic
provided COVID-19 testing (20 individuals tested/one positive test),VOA City Outreach team
placed seven individuals into shelter programs,Drivers License Division assisted with 29
appointments for identification cards,the City’s Justice Court was on-site for mobile court
hearings (46 cases heard)and 3rd District Court hearing 11 total cases,updates regarding the
City’s tiny home initiative,including:three working groups being formed (finance,land use,
service providers)with plans to form a pilot program by winter 2021.(Council Members will be
invited to participate in the working groups).Mayor Mendenhall also spoke regarding a recent
tragic death of a woman camping in a City resident’s yard and provided facts/timeline of the
situation leading up to the death.
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2.Informational:Updates on Racial Equity and Policing ~4:30 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will hold a discussion about recent efforts on various projects City staff are working
on related to racial equity and policing in the City.The conversation may include issues of
community concern about race,equity,and justice in relation to law enforcement policies,
procedures,budget,and ordinances.Discussion may include:
•An update or report on the Commission on Racial Equity in Policing;and
•Other project updates or discussion.
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
Minutes:
Allison Rowland provided information regarding upcoming Racial Equity in Policing (REP)
Commission meeting date/time with two items of special interest on the agenda:Police
Department budget audit introduction and questions/responses from listening
session/discussion.
Mike Brown provided information/updates regarding Violent Crime Task Force,including:
team partners included US Attorneys,US Marshall,Department of Public Safety,Bureau of
Alcohol,Tobacco,Firearms,and Explosives (ATF),Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA),
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),Homeland Security,Adult Parole and Probation (APP),
Sheriff Rivera,and jail personnel,task force accomplishments included multiple defendants
being charged federally for illegal fire arms,drug trafficking,gang-affiliation,parole/probation
violations,and current/prior domestic violations,and presentation of a sample dashboard to
view department accomplishments/results (Crime Control Plan Public Dashboard –planned to
go live next week)that included cases by week/year,cases with drugs/drug types/doses,cases
with guns/total guns seized,etc.
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3.Informational:State Legislative Briefing ~4:50 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will be briefed by the Administration about issues affecting the City that may arise
during the 2021 Utah State Legislative Session.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 12,2021;Tuesday,February 2,2021;and Tuesday,February 9,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Kate Bradshaw (Holland &Hart Law Firm,contract lobbyist)provided updates
regarding:billboard legislation (Senate Bill (SB)61 –on-going negotiations),law enforcement
legislation (lobbying efforts aligning with City values/directives),regulatory sandboxes (allowing
new industries to test operations free of some regulations –with City suggested amendments for
transparency),and Airport lobbying efforts that were outside of the legislative process (issues
regarding flight paths,runway noise,land for potential development being impacted due
to runway expansion,etc.).
Councilmember Rogers requested more information regarding the Airport issues/what was
agreed upon.Ms.Bradshaw said there were avigation easements agreed to,providing proper
notice to those who might reside in newly developed areas surrounding the Airport,with the
understanding (at the time of purchase)of such agreement and to be recorded in perpetuity with
the property.
Councilmember Fowler thanked Ms.Bradshaw and the legislative team for their efforts during
this years session.
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4.Ordinance:Amendment to Require Notice for Permits to Work in the
Public Way Follow-up ~5:10 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing on proposed amendments to City code that would
require permit holders to provide notice to property owners whose properties are adjacent to
above-ground work that will be performed in the public way.The key changes would require:
•Evidence that notice was provided to all property owners whose properties are adjacent to the
portion of the public way where the work is being performed.
•Notice that includes the name of the permit holder performing the construction,the purpose of
the construction,and a contact phone number and email for the permit holder.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 12,2021 and Tuesday,February 9,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,December 8,2020
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,January 19,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -TBD
Minutes:
Nick Tarbet provided an introduction and follow-up information for the Council to consider,
including:review of public comments expressing concern the public notice only pertained to
above ground work and not below ground work,and specific requests/issues raised from Verizon
Wireless.
Straw Poll:Support for placing the ordinance “as is”on a future agenda item for Council
action.All Council Members were in favor.
Matt Cassel spoke on providing notice for above vs.below ground work,including:verified
outreach broadened for below ground work would utilize more employees (resource issue),a
database would be needed for recording/verifying notification to residences affected,the need
for defining boundaries of who should receive notifications,current City notification policy (no
City monitoring –not well defined,no specificity)vs.a new ordinance (holding companies
accountable),City’s capability to enforce fines (unable to without a permit issued for work in the
public right-of-way),possibility to deny permits if noticing was not provided (if stated in an
ordinance),current noticing process for City work in the public right-of-way (email list,website
posting,flyers left at residences –a year in advance for many projects),fines/fining
being heavily restricted by State Code and not seen as a strong tool (notice was required and
$25/day was barely impactful)but important to have in place,and the best leverage for the City
being the issuance of a permit (allowing more control of the outcomes with contractors).
Kimberly Chytrus provided information regarding:existing City policy for notifying residents
(not codified),service providers currently providing noticing on barriers/traffic cones on
intersections to notify the neighborhood and not on individual homes (needing to be addressed
within the proposed ordinance),issue raised by Verizon Wireless that it was not appropriate for
them notify adjacent property owners for potential construction when permits were not yet
secured (having to provide notice before permits were approved)but willing to provide noticing
after permitting/before construction (verification requiring additional City resources),and the
need to codify the Council’s preferred parameters for above and below ground noticing
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requirements.
Councilmember Mano expressed concerns that current noticing was vague,there were various
stages of construction work done at different times,and landscaping was not always repaired
promptly after work was completed and/or correctly.He suggested the requiring of noticing be
the burden of the provider to track noticing/provide proof of noticing,and that noticing require
specific details of the work to be done.
Councilmember Johnston said he was sensitive to the volume of work it would entail for the
providers regarding notification/verification of pending construction work,and would be
interested in requiring (within an ordinance)an online posting of information regarding the
work to be done (name of company doing work,where,when,and contact information)be made
available to the public.
Councilmember Wharton said he envisioned the required noticing to go as far as a flyer/postcard
on the resident’s door,a mailer (and receipt of mass mailing and who they were sent to),or an
affidavit (stating specifics of verified noticing),and if complaints arose for no notice provided
–only then City resources/staff would be needed to look into it and suggested an online form for
providers to confirm they completed the required noticing.He added that relying on good-faith
for providers to provide noticing to residents was no longer working.
Blake Thomas acknowledged there was a desire for an ordinance that spelled out best
practices and it was Engineering/Community &Neighborhood’s role to work with Ms.Chytraus,
et al to deliver that product with the providers maintaining those records,and hoped to come
back to the Council with that in mind.
Councilmember Folwer inquired what a reasonable time frame would be to revisit the
underground noticing requirements portion,looking at policies in place,and perhaps add what
was discussed today (noticing timeline/specifications).Ms.Chytraus said she recognized the
importance of the issue and said she would prioritize it,inquired what the Council would want to
see for underground work that was different from what was proposed for above ground work,
and advised that the ordinance (as written)was for pre-permit notification to adjacent property
owners (working with the provider on what evidence would be accepted).Councilmember
Fowler offered that perhaps adding the term underground to the proposed ordinance would
allow for revisiting the issue sooner than later.Ms Chytraus verified that adding the preferred
requirements for underground work and elements of what was discussed today into the
proposed ordinance would not take a lot of additional time.
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5.Ordinance:Library Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 ~5:30 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will be briefed about a proposal to amend the budget for the Library Fund for Fiscal
Year 2020-21.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 to complete the Library’s Master Facilities Plan,a grant to increase
digital access to underserved populations in the City,for earthquake repairs to the Main Library
Branch,and Sprague Branch renovations,among other changes.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,February 9,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,February 16,2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment -TBD
TENTATIVE Council Action -TBD
Minutes:
Russell Weeks provided a brief introduction to the proposal and noted the Council would set
the public hearing date on February 16,2021 for March 2,2021.
Peter Bromberg provided information regarding requests within the General Fund and
Capital Fund,including:$170,895 for continuation of Master Facilities Planning process (out of
Fund Balance –carried forward to Fiscal Year (FY)2021 budget),$30,000 for earthquake
repairs (out of Fund Balance),$420,000 for Institute,Museum,and Library Services Grant from
the federal government (added to the budget –no reduction of Fund Balance)for developing a
model for increasing digital access to underserved populations in the City (Digital Navigators
Program –providing one on one outreach/assistance –focused on the City’s west side
neighborhoods),$105,000 for Sprague Branch renovations (addressing unforeseen additional
construction work),and $30,000 to fully furnish the renovated portion (out of Fund Balance),
and $125,000 for HVAC filtration for the safety of staff/patrons (installation of ionization
filtration systems for all eight library locations).
Councilmember Mano inquired how the Council and constituents could be more involved with
the Master Facilities planning process.Mr.Bromberg said he could provide a presentation to the
Council at a future work session,and/or set up individual/small group meetings with the Council
to discuss further details.He added that public engagement sessions were conducted last year
but was worth revisiting through updated virtual meetings via social media.
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6.Resolution:Awarding U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)Coronavirus Aid,Relief,and Economic Security (CARES)Act Grant
Funds Follow-up
~6:00 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about funding recommendations from resident advisory
boards and the Mayor and approving an interlocal agreement between the City and the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).This agreement allocates and awards funding
to those applicants.Community partners submitted applications for one-time pandemic response
funding from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV),Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-
CV)and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)grants.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,January 19,2021;Tuesday,February 2,2021;and Tuesday,February 9,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,February 16,2021
Minutes:
Benjamin Luedtke provided the following information:this was the third briefing regarding
funding recommendations with a potential vote scheduled for February 16,2021,the Council
having previously determined food insecurity and equitable vaccination distribution as
policy priorities for unallocated funds,remaining funds included:$468,900 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV),and $460,828 Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG-CV),
and details of the following:$40,000 difference in CDBG-CV between available funds and what
would be requested (Council to decide on giving all funds to Nourish To Flourish,or make
available for equitable distribution of vaccines),and $5,000 remaining in ESG-CV with
no recommended use (Council to consider how to distribute).
Lani Eggertsen-Goff and Tony Milner provided information regarding number of
individuals served/clients who were served (Nourish To Flourish –62,000 meals –working with
partners for clients to receive needed meals,etc.),Soap to Hope outreach (5,200 served –
specializing with victims of human trafficking,others with substance abuse issues),
Sustainability Department providing food boxes through various community partners (targeting
hardest hit communities),and working closely with those receiving funding to record
measurable output/outcomes.
Mayor Mendenhall noted there was a lot of need with the community organizations that had
been spoken about,but money did not seem to be the driving/motivating force.
Councilmember Johnston requested the Sustainability Department provide information
regarding their process in using community partners for the food boxes,making it clear the
community was being served.
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7.Informational:Update on Windstorm Budget ~6:20 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will be briefed about proposed funding for repairs throughout the City from the
September 8,2020 Windstorm and changes from what was previously estimated for the Council.
The Administration is not requesting additional funding.Previously appropriated funding would
be adjusted and reassigned due to new estimates of various project needs.Changes of use for the
funding include additional sprinkler repairs at an estimated 150 locations,and multiple repair
and restoration projects to the City Cemetery.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,February 9,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Jennifer Bruno and Mary Beth Thompson briefed the Council regarding:new/updated
details regarding final funding estimates (with no action needed within a budget amendment),
$5,925,000 was requested in Budget Amendment No.3 with several different areas of funding,
now with two additional needs (sprinkler repairs from downed City trees in public right-of-way,
and removal/reinstallation of monuments,sod replacement,headstone repair,etc.at the
cemetery).
Straw Poll:Support for approval of the Administration’s adjusted/reassigned funding for
various project needs.All Council Members were in favor.
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Standing Items
8.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Minutes:
Council Chair Fowler made a statement regarding the recent death of a City employee,Greg
Mikolash,and offered condolences on behalf of the Council to the Building Department and all
of those who worked with him,as well as his family.
9.Report and Announcements from the Executive Director
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.
Minutes:
A.COVID Memorial Day –Local Proclamation and Support
A few Council Members received an email from Smart City Policy Group asking if the Salt Lake
City Council would like to adopt a COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day Resolution
and recognize March 1st as COVID Memorial Day in Salt Lake City.Staff will work with the
requestor to see if it’s possible to get a resolution prepared for next Tuesday’s meeting.
•Are Council Members supportive of considering a resolution?
Councilmember Fowler suggested the Council review the email from Smart City
Policy Group,coordinate with Staff if there are any questions,and let Staff know
if they were interested/not interested.
Cindy Gust-Jenson said the email would be redistributed for immediate attention,
a draft of the resolution would be requested from the organization,and Staff will
let them know that the Council’s decision is pending.She said a draft resolution
will be made available to the Council as soon as possible (before a commitment is
implied).
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10.Closed Session
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
(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.
Minutes:
Council Members in Attendance:Fowler,Valdemoros,Rogers,Dugan,Johnston,Mano,and
Wharton
Other Attendees:Mayor Erin Mendenhall,Cindy Gust-Jenson,Benjamin Luedtke,David
Salazar,Allison Rowland,Lehua Weaver,Jason Oldroyd,Jennifer Bruno,John Vuyk,Lisa
Shaffer,Lorna Vogt,Mary Beth Thompson,Rachel Otto,Cindy Lou Trishman,Katie Lewis,
Robert Nutzman,Debra Alexander
Sworn Statement
Closed Session Adjourned at 6:42 pm
Motion:
Moved by Councilmember Wharton,seconded by Councilmember Dugan to enter into Closed
Session to discuss collective bargaining strategies pursuant to Utah Code §52-4-205(1)(b).
AYE:Andrew Johnston,James Rogers,Chris Wharton,Ana Valdemoros,Darin Mano,Daniel
Dugan,Amy Fowler
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Final Result:7 –0 Pass
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Meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
Minutes Approved:May 18,2021.
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City Council Chair
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City Recorder
This document is not intended to serve as a full transcript as other items may have been discussed;
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 City Council Work
Session meeting held 09 February 2021.
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Amy Fowler (Jun 3, 2021 10:51 MDT)
Cindy Trishman (Jun 8, 2021 08:56 MDT)
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