04/21/2020 - Work Session - MinutesMINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020
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The City Council met in Work Session on Tuesday April 21, 2020, in
an Electronic Meeting, pursuant to Salt Lake City Emergency
Proclamation No. 2 of 2020(2)(b).
In Attendance: Council Members Andrew Johnston, Amy Fowler, Chris
Wharton, Daniel Dugan, Darin Mano, James Rogers, and Analia
Valdemoros.
Staff in Attendance: Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive
Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Erin
Mendenhall, Mayor; Rachel Otto, Mayor’s Chief of Staff; Cindy Lou
Trishman, Council Administrative Assistant; Lynn Pace, Mayor’s
Senior Advisor for Intergovernmental Affairs; Ben Kolendar,
Economic Development Deputy Director; Lani Eggertsen-Goff, Housing
& Neighborhood Development Director; Jennifer Schumann, Housing &
Neighborhood Development Deputy Director; Tony Milner, Housing &
Neighborhood Development Policy & Program Manager; Pamela
Lofgreen, Emergency Management Program Director; David Litvack,
Mayor’s Senior Policy Advisor; Peter Bromberg, Library Executive
Director; Jace Bunting, Library Finance Director; Bill Wyatt,
Executive Director of Airports; Brian Butler, Airport Director of
Finance and Accounting; Nick Norris, Planning Director; John
Anderson, Planning Manager; Russell Weeks, Council Office Policy
Analyst; Sam Owen, Council Policy Analyst; Laura Briefer, Director
of Public Utilities; Felicia Baca, Arts Division Director;
Benjamin Luedtke, Council Policy Analyst; Paul Nielson, Senior
City Attorney; Katherine Lewis, City Attorney; Scott Crandall,
Deputy City Recorder; and DeeDee Robinson, Deputy City Recorder.
Guests in Attendance: Nathan Ricks (Applicant, Item #4); and Andrew
Bybee (Applicant, Item #4).
Councilmember Wharton presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:11 p.m.
AGENDA ITEMS
#1. 2:13:27 PM UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE MAYOR’S EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS RELATING TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) AND THE MARCH 18TH EARTHQUAKE IN THE SALT LAKE VALLEY. As part of
the update, the Council may discuss public health and other public
safety, policy and budget issues stemming from the emergency
declarations. Discussion may include a proposal to create an
emergency relief fund from existing Arts Council funds for
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individual artists of all disciplines who are residents of Salt
Lake City and who are experiencing loss of work due to COVID-19.
The Council may also receive information or updates from
organizations or experts related to the emergency responses and
coordination, including but not limited to earthquake damage to
the City, the functioning of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC),
City response and aid, and the status of City buildings. View
Attachments
Mayor Mendenhall, Pamela Lofgreen, Lynn Pace, Ben Kolendar, Rachel Otto, Felicia Baca, Lani Eggertsen-Goff, and David Litvack
briefed the Council regarding changes to the County’s Stay Home
directive (easing of some restrictions), coordination with State
Epidemiologist regarding the use of specific measures to track the
rate of community spread (rate of transmission spread,
consistent/available testing/tracing, and consistent decrease in
no known sources of infection), coordination with County partners
to continue to receive zip code specific data for all of Salt Lake
City (transparently tracking/making decisions based on data),
addressing earthquake damage assessments (City/County-wide),
current status of Fix The Bricks program (third year of funding,
closed out 55 homeowner projects to date, and remaining funding to
serve 300 more homes), coordination with various emergency
management partners (Unified Command, County Emergency
Coordination Center (ECC), and University of Utah), first
responder shelters/decontamination stations, cloth masks donated
to the City from the community, geo-targeting placement for COVID-
19 flyers/posters (heavily impacted zip codes/hotspots) to improve
awareness, updates on the City’s unsheltered population/resource
centers regarding COVID-19, initiation of the Stay Home Stay Safe
hotel project (offered for high-risk individuals in the homeless
community), updates on the Arts Grant program, updates regarding
funding for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
(CARES), and legislative report on COVID-19/earthquake standing
items including: HR 302 (House Resolution) (extension of emergency
declaration for earthquake to May 18, 2020), HB 3005 (House Bill)
(Governor must give 48 hour notice to legislature before declaring
emergency/issues executive order), HB 3006 (election
amendments/eliminated in-person voting for primary election in
June 2020), HB 3009 (Local Government Emergency Response), SB
(Senate Bill) 3004 (implementing steps to re-open the economy), SB
3006 (COVID-19 Financial Relief Funding), and (Senate Joint
Resolution) SJR 301 (State’s acceptance of funds from CARES).
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Straw Poll: Support for the Arts Grant program. All Council
Members were in favor.
Councilmember Fowler said there was currently confusion among
City residents regarding the County’s recent change to the Stay At
Home order (seen as a lift of staying at home), and requested
information from the Administration to relay to concerned City
residents regarding those changes. Mayor Mendenhall said it was
critically important for the public’s understanding of their
ability to reduce the rate of transmission (in terms of moving
about/engaging with other community members), and agreed to
coordinate with the Council on messaging points for constituents.
Councilmember Fowler expressed concerns regarding Salt Lake
County Jail inmates who were exposed/infected with COVID-19 being
released back to Salt Lake City residences (potentially infecting
family/others), and inquired if they should be tracked, or be
provided space to quarantine when necessary. Ms. Lofgreen said,
with the Administration’s support/direction, she would formalize
a communication process with the County Jail/Sheriff’s Office to
see how the City could better support those returning members to
the community, protecting them and the public at large.
#2. 3:23:21 PM FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING UPDATING 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 Attachments
Benjamin Luedtke, Lani Eggertsen-Goff, and Jennifer Schumann
briefed the Council with attachments. Discussion was held
regarding amended proposed target area maps: Option #5 (combining
elements of Administration’s alternative target areas, focused on
spending resources on low-income residents), and Option #6 (same
as #5 with exception of the 300 North boundary extending straight
across).
#3. 3:43:11 PM FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING THE MAYOR’S FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS AND AN APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ONE-YEAR ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 THAT INCLUDES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG)
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FUNDING, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) FUNDING, AND APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SALT LAKE CITY AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD). View Attachments
3:43:17 PM Councilmember Johnston recused himself from the
discussion due to his employment with Volunteers of America.
Mayor Mendenhall, Benjamin Luedtke, Lani Eggertsen-Goff, Jennifer Bruno, and Tony Milner briefed the Council with
attachments. Discussion was held regarding three applications the
Council requested clarification on (Inn Between, South Valley
Sanctuary, and Journey of Hope), options for re-allocating funds,
impacts to programs if funding partial/fully cut, the inclusion of
the Weigand Center programming in the Administration’s proposed
budget ($127,000 from Community & Neighborhoods budget),
opportunities to fund applications with COVID-19 relief funds, and
Council support for ways to possibly fund the Inn Between.
Straw Poll: Support for not disturbing the Administration’s
recommended funding, contingent upon the effort of finding (at
minimum) $30,000 for the Inn Between from other funding sources,
and for the Administration to reach out to Journey of Hope for
future (2021) application mentoring. All Council Members were in
favor, except Councilmember Johnston who was recused.
#4. 4:10:28 PM FOLLOW-UP BRIEFING REGARDING A REQUEST TO INCREASE THE BUILDING HEIGHTS WITHIN A PORTION OF THE G-MU (GATEWAY MIXED USE) ZONING DISTRICT FROM A CURRENT MAXIMUM OF 120 FEET UP TO 190 FEET ACROSS PORTIONS OF TWO SEPARATE BLOCKS LOCATED BETWEEN 500 WEST AND THE RAILROAD TRACKS (APPROXIMATELY 625 WEST) AND 200 SOUTH AND 400 SOUTH. The applicant was requesting the change for a
specific development project and is not seeking to alter height
limits across the entirety of the zone. The Planning Commission
forwarded a negative recommendation, therefore an ordinance has
not been drafted. If the Council decides to approve the zone
amendment, an ordinance would be drafted and considered for
approval. View Attachments
Councilmember Johnston re-joined the meeting/discussion.
Russell Weeks, Nick Norris, John Anderson, Paul Nielson, Nathan Ricks, and Andrew Bybee briefed the Council with
attachments. Discussion was held regarding the Planning Division’s
general support for additional building height in the downtown
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area (including G-MU zones), City code not adequately addressing
impacts created by height (tall buildings causing down-draft
effects, impacts to solar-energy production, impeding growth of
trees/plants, obstructing view corridors, etc.), Planning
Department/Commission’s recommended denial, height study needed in
the downtown/G-MU zones, height in relation to affordable
housing/historic preservation, considerations for increasing
building height (design review requirement & environmental
impacts), current Planning Department resources/processes,
Planning Department working on significant code changes (freeing
up more Staff time/more resources allocated to similar proposals),
Council Members in favor of additional building heights across the
City, and options for appropriating funds for similar future
requests vs. approving this project (carefully addressing the
design review standards/issues).
#5. Tentative Break
#6. 5:03:44 PM BRIEFING REGARDING THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021. View Attachments
Laura Briefer and Sam Owen briefed the Council with
attachments. Discussion was held regarding four different
enterprise funds (utilities: drinking water, wastewater,
stormwater, and street lights), budget priorities (heavy emphasis
on infrastructure), proposed budget reflecting COVID-19 pandemic
considerations (including a mid-year budget and economic review),
total Public Utilities budget ($362,313,149) (including projected
revenues, sewer rate increases, operations budget, eight
additional full-time employees, etc.), water utility budget
($126,333,193), sewer utility budget ($212,638,399), stormwater
utility budget ($17,961,860), street lighting utility budget
($5,379,697), five-year rate adjustments for all utilities
(projected), monthly impact of increased sewer rate, and water and
sewer rate comparisons (nearby states/local cities).
Councilmember Wharton requested an update from Public
Utilities regarding the 4th Avenue Pump House at a future Council
meeting. Ms. Briefer acknowledged the request and thanked the
Council/Staff for attending community meetings related to the
project. #7. 5:36:08 PM BRIEFING REGARDING THE LIBRARY BOARD’S RECOMMENDED OPERATION AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-
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2021. View Attachments
Peter Bromberg, Jace Bunting, and Jennifer Bruno briefed the
Council regarding expectations should there be a short-fall in
property tax (large part of Library’s budget relying on property
tax), projected fund balance of current fiscal year being 24%, re-
opening precautions/measures, balancing new initiatives (expansion
of services) with future need for capital
maintenance/improvements, and three budget guided priorities,
including: the Library being a great place to work for Staff (cost
of living increase, 1.5% merit increase, etc.), creation of
meaningful outcomes/experiences in the lives of patrons (community
outreach, increase in custodial staff, in-house safety officers,
and programs/partnerships supporting arts & creativity, critical
literacy, economic success, healthy together, and
inclusion/belonging), and exhibiting operational
excellence/promote long-term sustainability (long-term
stewardship of facilities, in-house technology staff,
updating/replacing technology for patrons, climate control, etc.).
Mr. Bromberg provided an update regarding current Library
operations, virtual community programs (story time, book/writing
groups, etc.), website redesign to highlight community/digital
resources (e-books, audio books, streaming films, learning
platforms, etc.), Wi-Fi being provided for residents lacking
internet connectivity, and capital expenditure priorities (Sprague
Library renovation, and roof replacement at Main Library).
#8. 6:14:26 PM BRIEFING REGARDING THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AIRPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021. View Attachments
Bill Wyatt and Brian Butler briefed the Council with
attachments. Discussion was held regarding updates on current
Airport status, redevelopment schedules, FY 2021 Budget Goals &
Objectives, current/projected enplaned passenger traffic, income
statement forecast, original/revised FY 2021 Operating Revenues
budget, comparison of airline/concession revenues,
original/revised operating expense increase, cost per enplaned
passenger, original/revised capital equipment budget, on-going
construction (capital improvement projects), and the future of
air-travel post COVID-19.
#9. 6:47:55 PM INTERVIEW MARJORIE RASMUSSEN PRIOR TO CONSIDERING HER APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
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FOR A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 25, 2023. View Attachments
Councilmember Wharton said Ms. Rasmussen’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#10. 6:49:43 PM INTERVIEW KERRY DOANE PRIOR TO CONSIDERING HER APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 25, 2023. View Attachments
Councilmember Wharton said Ms. Doane’s name was on the Consent
Agenda for formal consideration.
#11. 6:51:21 PM INTERVIEW MYRON WILLSON PRIOR TO CONSIDERING HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 25, 2023. View Attachments
Councilmember Wharton said Mr. Willson’s name was on the
Consent Agenda for formal consideration.
#12. INTERVIEW JIM ESPELAND PRIOR TO CONSIDERING HIS APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM ENDING SEPTEMBER 25, 2023. View Attachments Councilmember Wharton said Mr. Espeland’s interview would be
rescheduled.
STANDING ITEMS
#13. REPORT OF THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
No discussion was held.
#14. 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
• Agenda Packet Days; and
• Scheduling Items.
No discussion was held.
#15. CONSIDER A MOTION TO ENTER INTO CLOSED SESSION, IN KEEPING WITH UTAH CODE §52-4-205 FOR ANY ALLOWED PURPOSE.
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Item not held.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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COUNCIL CHAIR
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CITY RECORDER
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