02/16/2021 - Work Session - Minutes MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Work Session on Tuesday, February 16, 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
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:
Cindy Lou Trishman—City Recorder, Lisa Shaffer—Chief Administrative Officer, Rachel Otto
—Chief of Staff, Katherine Lewis—City Attorney,Amanda Lau—Public Engagement&
Communication Specialist, Ben Luedtke— Senior Public Policy Analyst, Brian Fullmer
—Constituent Liaison, Policy Analyst, Cindy Gust-Jenson—Executive Director,Jennifer Bruno
—Deputy Director, Robert Nutzman—Administrative Assistant, Russell Weeks—Senior Advisor,
DeeDee Robinson— Deputy City Recorder, Chief Mike Brown— Police Chief, Lauren Shafer
—Assistant City Recorder, Orion Goff— City Building Official,Allison Rowland—Council Public
Policy Analyst, Paul Nielson—Senior City Attorney,Amy Thompson—Senior Planner, Eric Daems
—Senior Planner
Full Meeting Audio
Meeting Packet Material
Councilmember Amy Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:02 pm
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MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Work Session Items
1. Informational: Updates from the Administration 2:00 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 202o 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:
Mayor Mendenhall provided updates regarding: 36% of City employees having used
City/Federally provided leave up to this point, City's Human Resources webpage to begin
providing vaccine updates (including where and when—as they became available), updates
on Raise UP SLC ("Salt Laker Card") —available to those who did not qualify for stimulus
payments, in the form of a debit card in the amount of$5oo,homelessness updates included:
City teams worked with Salt Lake County Health Department for an environmental clean up
on 700 South/Rio Grande area, service provider outreach teams continuing to connect
individuals in the area with services/shelter, shelter availability dashboard being updated
daily, new/growing camps in the areas of 800/goo South, 300/400 West, and a few locations
along North Temple —City/County working collaboratively for outreach/resolution plans for
these sites,housing updates included: a resolution before the Council this evening—
allocating over$4.5 M towards housing stability, shelter, and homeless services, City having
invested just over$64 M in affordable housing between 2016-2020 (2,539 units of housing
—including new/rehabbed projects), and information regarding the disbursement of new
funding for housing stability assistance through the US Treasury Emergency Rental
Assistance Program ($6+M).
Mike Brown provided information regarding: Field Training Officer program (FTO)being a
16-week evaluation process and in conjunction with Racial Equity in Policing Commission
(REP) recommendations regarding diversity; 20 new FTOs were recently sworn in with
seven being of diverse backgrounds, and recruitment/hiring updates would be forthcoming.
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2. Informational: Updates on Racial Equity and Policing - 2:30 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 updates, including: subcommittee meetings would be held
tomorrow February 17, 2021 (including School Safety, Policies&Practice, and Officer
Training), information regarding Racial Equity in Policing(REP) Commission available at
slcrepcommission.com (for agendas and links to join meetings), and next full commission
meeting was scheduled for Feb 24, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Benjamin Luedtke provided information regarding: Matrix Auditors presented the Police
Department audit to the REP Commission on February 10, 2021 (presentation and video
were available on the audit page of the Council's website), REP commission's draft
recommendations (three sets)were provided to the audit firm, City Finance Department
having set up access for the auditors to run reports in the City's financial system(saving time
for consultants/City Staff), a draft Police Department Financial Profile (created by the
auditors— detailing revenues, expenses, classifications within the department, etc. —being a
foundation to develop a zero-based budget process)was sent to Council Members today and
would be made publicly available once completed/reviewed internally,the draft Organization
Profile of the Police Department would be ready for review later this week, and the auditors
would next be reviewing Internal Affairs,the discipline system, and categorizing line item
costs.
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3. Informational: State Legislative Briefing 2:50 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; Tuesday, February 9, 2021;
and Tuesday, February 16, 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
information/updates regarding billboard legislation(ongoing negotiations),homelessness
legislation (House Bill 347 was released last week—with new second substitute to be
submitted), Senate Bill (SB) 138 (progress being made), HB 98 (Building Code bill
—protecting historic districts), end of session focusing on new revenue estimates (with
announcements forthcoming on Thursday),most items that were cut during special sessions
in the summer would be restored, compromise struck between public education on the
legislature would be upheld (providing bonuses for teachers), and issues regarding modified
exhaust provisions facing an uphill battle due to State's decision to do away with safety
inspections.
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4. Ordinance: Rezone at approximately 7o6 to 740 West goo South and 710
to 739 West Genesee Avenue 3:10 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will be briefed about a proposal that would rezone properties at 7o6 to 740 West
goo South and 710 to 739 West Genesee Avenue, including portions of two alleys, from M-1
(Light Manufacturing)to R-MU(Residential Mixed Use).The applicant intends to develop the
remaining portion of the site with multi-family residential housing that is not currently
permitted under the existing zoning designation.The developer has not proposed a specific
development plan as part of the rezone application.The applicant also intends to renovate two
vacant commercial buildings on the site for commercial uses. Consideration may be given to
rezoning the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics. Other sections of
Title 21A—Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition.
FYI— Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date- Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment-Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action-Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Minutes:
Brian Fullmer provided an introduction and background of the proposal.
Amy Thompson provided information regarding: both petitions receiving favorable
recommendations from Planning Commission,location/zoning of site and surrounding
amenities/properties, comparison of existing/proposed zoning regulations (setbacks,height,
open space), condition to impose design guidelines applicable to D-2 zoning district(as per
Planning's recommendation to Planning Commission—supported by Master Plan policies&
community feedback),letters of support received from Poplar Grove&Glendale Community
Councils, and concerns received from property owner located on the north east corner
regarding setbacks,height, and possible light being blocked by proposed structures.
Maximilian Coreth and Justin Heppler(applicants)thanked Planning Staff, Salt Lake
Redevelopment Agency(RDA), and others involved with the project, provided history of the
site, noted community outreach was conducted for preferences of development, project
included ideas for restaurants, coffee shops, other businesses in existing buildings (west side)
on the site with planned housing on vacant portion to support said businesses, and discussed
preference for requesting R-MU zoning designation vs. other possible zoning designations.
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5. Ordinance: 2020 Salt Lake City Street Lighting Master Plan 3:30 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will be briefed about the 2020 Salt Lake City Street Lighting Master Plan. Some
major changes in the proposed plan include adjustments to how the City chooses lighting in
public spaces based on pedestrian activity and transportation needs, as well as identifies new
street lighting standards for retrofit and new construction.
FYI— Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date- TBD
Hold hearing to accept public comment-TBD
TENTATIVE Council Action-TBD
Minutes:
Item pulled.
6. Tentative Break 4:00 p.m.
20 min.
FYI— Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-n/a
Set Public Hearing Date- n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment-n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action-n/a
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7. Ordinance:Zoning Text Amendments for Off-street Parking 4:20 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will be briefed about a proposal that would amend various sections of the Salt
Lake City Code pertaining to off-street parking regulations.The proposal would:
• Update parking requirements to better reflect demand;
• Simplify parking regulations;
• Address technical issues in enforcement; and
• Establish a responsive ordinance to the City's changing development patterns.
Other sections of Title 21A—Zoning may also be amended as part of this petition.
FYI— Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment-Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action-Tuesday,April 6, 2021
Minutes:
Russell Weeks provided a introduction to the proposed amendments, advised of policy
questions, and noted there was a presentation from Planning Staff.
Eric Daems and Nick Norris provided information regarding background(tasked with
updating off-street parking regulations, including maximum/minimum
parking requirements, permitted alternatives, parking lot design/dimension standards),
purpose (align parking chapter with Master Plan goals of the City,modernize for best
practices, standards that reflected market demand, etc.),key chapter updates (relaxed
requirements for expansion or change of use, creation of parking"contexts" (transit, urban
center, neighborhood center, and general) and their locations in the City, revised strategy for
minimum&maximum parking, increased bike parking,updated parking alternatives),
alternatives to parking calculations (dropped transit demand management—TDM —
strategies, up to 40% combined reductions for affordable/senior housing, carpool/car share,
proximity to mass transit, and shared parking, parking study being conducted to reduce or
increase parking),parking maximums/minimums (parking counts based on consultant
recommendations, City and neighborhood goals, and input from property
managers/developers, minimums generally lower, maximums now based on best practice
—rather than percent of minimum, structured parking not counted against parking
maximum,maximum restaurant parking in Neighborhood Center Context increased from 2.5
stalls per 1,000 s/f to 7 per 1,000 s/f.), proposed multi-family parking requirements and
maximums for each context area, recent items to address (text amendment from
eleemosynary facility to congregate care, pending changes to special exception chapters
for front yard parking&vehicle storage w/o hard surfacing, and recommendations recently
received from Transportation's parking study for Central 9th and 9th&9th areas).
Further discussion was held regarding reasoning for the 9th Central/9th&9th parking study,
how the current proposal dovetailed with on-street parking study, recommendations from
Fehr&Peers study(determining adequate off-street parking in some areas of the City),
determining appropriate maximum requirements for multi-family parking, providing
adequate affordable housing reductions, and the possibility of allowed parking reductions
being applied/packaged/stacked to avoid n(7parking requirements.
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$. Ordinance: Building Inspections for Modular or Factory-Built
Structures 5'�5 p'm'
20 min.
The Council will be briefed about a proposal to amend sections of the Salt Lake City Code to
allow off-site inspection of"modular"or"factory-built"structures.These types of homes may
be used either as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on existing residential properties or as
stand-alone units on a larger site. Modular homes are built in factories and then delivered to
the site for"installation,"which can result in lower costs per unit compared to traditional, on-
site construction.The proposed ordinance would provide a process for permitting, inspecting,
and approving these buildings.
FYI— Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment-n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action-Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Minutes:
Allison Rowland provided an introduction to the proposed ordinance, a corrected
transmittal was provided to the Council an hour ago, and noted the Council would have the
option to adopt/not adopt the ordinance during the Formal meeting this evening,
Orion Goff provided information regarding: increased interest/requests for modular
homes, clarity provided that modular units/factory built structures were not mobile homes
(regulated by the Federal government—built to HUD standards), State allowing for local
jurisdictions to adopt certain standards/polices/procedures to regulate modular homes,
current regulations do not allow City inspectors to inspect modular homes, ICC
(International Code Council) &Modular Building Institute (MBI)having expressed support
of the update to the ordinance (submitting letters of support) and both working to integrate
the proposed requirements into the next code cycle (being every three years),looking for
immediate adoption and be effective as soon as possible, permitting/inspection requirements
(onsite inspections for footings/setbacks/connections to foundations).
Paul Nielson (City Attorney)indicated this was not a land use regulation/issue and did
not require the Planning Commission process.
Jon Hannah-Spacagna (MBI)noted that modular constructed buildings were built to the
same standards/code as a site built structures (built in a factory) providing more efficiency,
less waste, greener, completed 30-50%faster.
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9. Informational: Ranked Choice Voting Overview and Pilot Project 5:25 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will be briefed about an option to participate in the State-authorized Municipal
Alternative Voting Method Pilot Program project, otherwise known as single-winner ranked-
choice voting or instant runoff voting. Discussion will include how the ranked-choice voting
process works,how the elections would be conducted, relevant bills in the Legislature's 2021
General Session and public education efforts.
Under ranked choice voting,voters rank the candidates in order of preference. Election
equipment tabulates the preference numbers for each ballot. If none of the candidates receive
more than 50% of the overall vote after the first round of tabulation,the candidate with the
least number of votes is eliminated.The voters who had selected the eliminated candidate as
their first choice would then have their votes tabulated for their second-choice candidate.
This process of elimination continues until a candidate crosses the 50%threshold and is
declared the winner.
FYI— Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date- n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment-n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action-n/a
Minutes:
Benjamin Luedtke provided an interim update, noting factors might change in the near
future,April 14, 2021 was the deadline for the City to provide notice of participation in the
Ranked Choice Voting(RCV) pilot program, a primary election would be optional under the
pilot program,three bills in legislature related to RCV(House Bills (HB) 75, 127, 174), and
previous uncertainty in the County's ability to provide RCV(cost estimates for an election,
timeline to receive/test equipment, and testing size of ballots).
Cindy Lou Trishman and Lauren Shafer provided information regarding: requirement
to notify the Lieutenant Governor's Office before April 15, 2021 of the City's interest in
participating in the RCV pilot program, should HB 75 pass,the legislative body(City Council)
would be required to notify the Lieutenant Governor's Office (rather than the City Recorder's
Office), should HB 174 pass,the City Council would be required to notify the Lieutenant
Governor's Office of which voting method was preferred(Star,Approval, or Ranking
method), should HB 75 pass, Salt Lake County would be required(by statute)to run the
election—with no option to contract with another County or for the City to run its own
election.
Councilmember Dugan inquired what other cities used the Star method for RCV. Ms. Shafer
said most cities were utilizing the ranking method, and the Star method would be a new
option if HB 174 passed.
Pamela Spencer,Vineyard City Recorder, provided information regarding Vineyard
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City's experience moving to RCV and said their Council and residents were pleased with the
outcome and did not report any problems, RCV demonstrations/education was provided to
the public, and was an overall good experience for the City.
Sherrie Swenson, Salt Lake County Clerk provided information regarding
not originally having equipment to accommodate RCV,recently signing a contract on
December 31, 2020 for new RCV equipment due to be received in separate shipments over
the next several weeks, importance of testing equipment to efficiently support RCV, Utah
having unlimited amount of candidates to be ranked and how they would fit on a ballot, and
costs involved for having a two page ballot(additional$194,000 -including requiring
additional staff for adjudicated ballots), also noting the County having first offered vote-by-
mail contracts (receiving/tabulating ballots) for cities in 1995, a 9o.11%turnout of(record
number)registered voters for November 202o election(over 1oo,000 more registered voters
in the County since 2016),
io. Board Appointment: Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board-Shelley
5 55 P.m.
Bodily
5 min.
The Council will interview Shelley Bodily prior to considering appointment to the Housing
Trust Fund Advisory Board for a term ending December 30, 2024.
FYI— Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date - n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment-n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action-Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Councilmember Fowler said Shelly Bodily's name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
n. Board Appointment: Housing Trust Fund Advisory Board
-Jos6 Organista 6:0o p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Jos6 Organista prior to considering appointment to the Housing
Trust Fund Advisory Board for a term ending December 30, 2024.
FYI — Project Timeline: (subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing-Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Set Public Hearing Date- n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment-n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action-Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Minutes:
Interview was held. Councilmember Fowler said Jose Organista's name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
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Standing Items
12• Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Minutes:
Item not held.
13• 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:
Item not held.
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14• Tentative 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
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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 § 7813-1-137, and for other lawful purposes that satisfy the
pertinent requirements of the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
Minutes:
Item not held.
Meeting adjourned at 5:44 P.m.
Minutes Approved: June 15, 2021
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City Recorder
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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 16 February 2021.
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