03/24/2020 - Formal Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
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The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met in Formal Session on
Tuesday, March 24, 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; and Scott
Crandall, Deputy City Recorder participated electronically.
Councilmember Wharton presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONY
#1. There was no Pledge of Allegiance.
#2. 7:03:48 PM Welcome and Review of Standards of Conduct.
#3. 7:18:00 PM Mayor Mendenhall presented recommendations to the
Council regarding proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding, Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funding budgets. View Attachment (T 20-1)
Mayor Mendenhall said this was always a difficult process because
there were so many programs with legitimate needs and there was never
enough funding to go around.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Note: Public Hearings and General Comments will be heard as one item. (View public comments)
#1. 7:44:30 PM 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 that
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would be constructed at the site. Consideration may be given to rezoning
the property to another zoning district with similar characteristics.
View Attachment 7:16:21 PM Christian McMullin and Andrew Black spoke about height
restrictions, parking issues, homeownership, and supporting responsible
density and asked the Council to support the proposal.
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Mano seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members voted aye. (P 20-5)
#2. 7:46:11 PM 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 would make the current legal
nonconforming commercial use in the 6th Avenue structure conforming, and
would 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
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to close the public hearing and defer action to a future meeting, which
motion carried, all members voted aye. (P 20-6)
#3. 7:47:10 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting an
ordinance amending the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and adopting a loan program resolution. 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 the purchase of real property, and funding to mitigate
impacts related to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak such as
loans to small businesses. (Budget Amendment No. 5) View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Valdemoros seconded
to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 3 of 2020 amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 final budget of Salt Lake City as proposed by the Administration and one Council-added item as shown on the motion sheet. and further moved that the Council adopt Resolution 4 of 2020 creating
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the Economic Development Emergency Loan Program, which motion carried,
all members voted aye. (B 20-4)
The following submitted written comments in support of
purchasing/preserving Allen Park (aka Hobbitville): Louisa Brannon, Sue Ann Jones, Barbara Cahill, Mary Clark, Derek Payne, Bonnie Remington, Patrick Depaulis, Tracie Depaulis, Karri Schlegel, Wanda Gayle, Leslie Cates, Rich Knickerbocker, Shawndra Gwilliam, Howard Berkes, Benny Keele, Mike Milliken, Dan Jensen, Lance Newman, Judi Short, Brandon Hill, Patricia Graff, Rebecca Davis, Patty Wells, Lynn Schwarz, Carissa Monroy, Yda Smith, Ray Spilsbury, Peter Francis, George Chapman, tree preservation, Susan Bolte, and Hannah Rassch. Comments included
preservation issues, bird habitat, natural open space, riparian
corridor, valuable community asset, financial support, limited amount of
green space available, preserving City trees, and supporting open
space/neighborhood charm over high-density development.
#4. 7:48:32 PM Accept public comment and consider adopting a resolution that would update and approve the timeline for the City’s 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan as required by the United States 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
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to continue the public hearing to April 7, 2020, which motion carried, all
members voted aye. (T 20-1)
#5. 7:49:41 PM Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: Family Learning Center/Utah State Fairpark - TANF III Financial Capability/Asset Building Grant, requesting $782,457 to fund three years
of operating expenses to start the Family Learning Center at the Utah
State Fairpark. If awarded, grant monies would fund the salary and
benefits for a Community Programs Manager position, a Program Assistant
position, and wages for two hourly staff instructors. The new center
will provide year-round programming designed to increase family
financial security, build adults’ technology and job skills, strengthen
parenting skills, improve health and wellness, and establish a gathering
place for families to engage in family-friendly activities. The center
will serve low income, at-risk adults and their families living in Salt
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Lake City with a focus on the Fairpark and Rose Park neighborhoods. View
Attachment (B 20-3)
#6. Accept public comment regarding Grant Application: YouthCity Fairpark - TANF III Youth Development Grant, requesting $679,202 to fund
three years of operating expenses to start the YouthCity Fairpark
program. If awarded, grant monies would fund the salary and benefits for
one Community Programs Manager position and wages for five to eight
hourly staff Group Facilitator positions. This new YouthCity location
will provide year-round out-of-school time youth programs at the Utah
State Fairpark, including 37 weeks of afterschool programming and 8 weeks
of full-day summer programming for third grade to eighth grade youth.
View Attachment
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Fowler seconded to close the public hearing and refer Items 5 and 6 to a future Consent Agenda for action, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (B 20-3)
#7. 7:51:30 PM Accept public comment regarding funding recommendations from the Mayor, from the Community Development and
Capital Improvement Advisory Board (CDCIP Board), and on 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 2020-2021 and approving an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement between Salt Lake City and the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). View Attachment
7:13:09 PM The following spoke and/or provided written comments about
services/benefits for the following programs: Shannon Cox – CDBG/Journey
of Hope, Kim Correa – CDBG/InnBetween, Natalie El-Deiry –
CDBG/International Rescue Committee, Martha Drake-Reeves -
CDBG/International Rescue Committee, Catherine Barnhart – CDBG/English
Skills, Jared Hafen – HOPWA/Utah Aids Foundation, Jason Wheeler,
CDBG/ASSIST Community Design Center, Peggy Daniel - CDBG/South Valley
Services/Sanctuary, Rob Roake - CDBG/NeighborWorks Salt Lake, Shawn McMillen – CDBG/First Step House, Megan Daigneau – CDBG/Rape Recovery
Center, Sasha Harvey - CDBG/Salt Lake Donated Dental Services, and Tim Raccuia – CDBG/NeighborWorks Salt Lake.
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Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Dugan seconded to continue the public hearing to a future meeting, which motion carried,
all members voted aye. (T 20-1)
COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
7:23:44 PM Vicram Rojie spoke about Budget Amendment No. 4 (Item
A21). Comments included equity research/planning, how would
communication be facilitated during pandemic/shelter-in-place for people
without Internet access/unconnected, digital divide disproportionally
affecting certain populations (immigrants, low-income, refugees,
seniors, etc.), and ensure funding for the Equity Development employee
was not reduced (refocus funding on original intent of digital equity).
7:39:36 PM LeRoy Hickory spoke about the Coronavirus originating in
China and thought it should be called the China virus.
Note: Some callers experienced audio difficulties and were unable
to provide comments/identify topic. Councilmember Wharton said this was
the City’s first totally electronic meeting. He apologized for technical
difficulties and said Staff would continue to improve the process for
future meetings.
POTENTIAL ACTION ITEMS
#1. 7:53:16 PM Adopting an ordinance amending various sections of Salt Lake City Code pertaining to cannabis-related land uses pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00678. The purpose of these amendments is to
update the zoning ordinance to be consistent with State law concerning
the regulation of medicinal cannabis that was passed by the Utah State
Legislature in 2019. Municipalities must adopt regulations to
incorporate the new State laws into local zoning ordinances by January
2021. "Cannabis Production Establishments" must be allowed in at least
Agricultural or Manufacturing zoning districts if a municipality has one
of these districts. Additionally, "Medicinal Cannabis Pharmacies" must
be allowed in all zoning districts with the exception of those that are
primarily residential and are subject to distance requirements. Other
sections of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as part of this
petition. View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt Ordinance 4 of 2020, amending various sections of Title 21A, Salt Lake City Code, pertaining to cannabis-related land uses, and include the recommendation to add RMU, RMU-35, RMU-45, RO, and RB zoning districts, to the list of zoning districts where medicinal marijuana
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pharmacies are allowed, as outlined in the staff report, which motion
carried, all members voted aye. (P 20-3)
#2. 7:54:38 PM Adopting an ordinance amending various sections of Salt Lake City Code relating to the appeal authority for land use decisions made by the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) pursuant to Petition No. PLNPCM2019-00237. The purpose of these amendments is to
update the zoning ordinance so appeals of Historic Landmark Commission
decisions are processed the same as all other appeals of administrative
decisions, and to be consistent with recent changes made to the Utah
State Code. Other sections of Title 21A, Zoning, may also be amended as
part of this petition. View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Valdemoros seconded
to adopt Ordinance 5 of 2020, amending 21A.06 and 21A.16 of the Salt Lake City Code pertaining to the appeals process for land use decisions involving historic preservation, which motion carried, all members voted
aye. (P 20-2)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
#1. 7:56:07 PM Adopting an ordinance granting a telecommunication franchise agreement to Teleport Communications America LLC. The
agreement would allow the company to place and maintain its facilities
within the City rights-of-way. The company would be governed by certain
conditions, need to secure appropriate permits and pay the
telecommunications tax under state law. View Attachment
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Rogers seconded to adopt Ordinance 6 of 2020, which motion carried, all members voted aye. (O 20-3)
#2. 7:57:24 PM Adopting an ordinance closing out the second amendment to the final budget of Salt Lake City, including the employment staffing document, for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Budget amendments happen
several times each year to reflect adjustments to the City’s budgets,
including proposed project additions and modifications. The remaining
proposed items for consideration in this budget amendment include funding
from two grant applications that would help fund overtime for the Salt
Lake City Police Department and sub-awards to the County Sheriffs' Office
and Unified Police Department, among other items. Other proposals and
changes in this budget amendment were adopted in December 2019. (Budget Amendment No. 2) View Attachment
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Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Valdemoros seconded to close budget amendment two and approve the grants, which motion carried,
all members voted aye.
7:59:47 PM Discussion was held about clarifying the motion to include
language detailing the grants as outlined in the motion sheet.
Councilmember Johnston moved and Councilmember Valdemoros seconded
to clarify the motion and adopt Ordinance 7 of 2020, amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 final budget of Salt Lake City as proposed by the Administration which would close Budget Amendment No. 2, and approve the 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the provision that the $100,000 intended to fund the new Mobile Command Center be placed in a holding account until the remaining funding could be identified and further moved that the Council approve the 2020 Jurisdictions with Halfway House and Parole Violator Centers Grant with the provision that the $150,000 originally intended to fund the new Mobile Command Center be placed in a holding account until the State of Utah approves the Administration’s plan for repurposing the funding,
which motion carried, all members voted aye. (B 19-11)
CONSENT 7:58:21 PM
Councilmember Rogers moved and Councilmember Johnston seconded to adopt the Consent Agenda, which motion carried, all members voted aye.
#1. Approving Grant Holding Account Items (Batch No. 4) for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (associated with Budget Amendment No. 5). View Attachment (B 20-3)
#2. Approving the reappointment of Deeda Seed to the Library Board
for a term ending on June 30, 2022 starting from the date of City Council
advice and consent. View Attachment (I 20-5)
#3. Approving the reappointment of Adam Weinacker to the Library Board for a term ending on June 30, 2022 starting from the date of City
Council advice and consent. View Attachment (I 20-5)
#4. Approving the appointment of Benjamin LaRiviere to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending March 24, 2023. View
Attachment (I 20-6)
#5. Approving the appointment of Jacquelyn Thiel to the Bicycle
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Advisory Committee for a term ending March 24, 2023. View Attachment (I 20-7)
#6. Approving the appointment of Wendy Peterson to the Civil Service Commission for a term ending March 24, 2024. View Attachment (I 20-8)
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Minutes approved on April 21, 2020
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City Recorder
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