12/14/2021 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City,Utah,met in Work Session on Tuesday,December 14,2021.
The following Council Members were present:
Darin Mano,Dennis Faris,Amy Fowler,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Victoria Petro-Eschler
The following Council Members were absent:
Ana Valdemoros
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,Ben Luedtke –Senior Public Policy Analyst,Brian Fullmer
–Constituent Liaison,Policy Analyst,Nick Tarbet –Senior Public Policy Analyst,Cindy Lou
Trishman –City Recorder,Russell Weeks –Senior Advisor,Sam Owen –Public Policy Analyst,
Andrew Johnston –Director of Homelessness Policy and Outreach,Chief Mike Brown –Police
Chief,Mary Beth Thompson –Chief Financial Officer,Tony Milner –HAND Policy &Program
Manager,Michelle Barney –Minutes &Records Clerk,Delaney Sillman –Council Staff,John
Vuyk –City Budget Director
Council Member Amy Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 4:35 pm
Work Session Items
MINUTES OF THE SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday,December 14,2021
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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:
Mayor Mendenhall reported on the COVID-19 stats,the effects of the Omicron
variant,vaccination locations and opportunities.
Andrew Johnston reported on the homelessness stats for Salt Lake,the shelter
occupancy rates,2021 Community Commitment Program activities,status on the
emergency shelter located on North Temple.
Chief Mike Brown reported the progress in officer response times for Salt Lake City,
Police Department staffing,recruitment and diversity of those being hired to the
department.
Council and Staff discussed occupancy tracking at shelters,geo-tracking for the homeless
issues in Salt Lake City,the status of the emergency shelter on North Temple,and how to
advertise and recruit for staffing positions at the homeless shelters.
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Tuesday,December 14,2021
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2.Informational:Updates on Racial Equity and Policing TENTATIVE
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:
No comments
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Tuesday,December 14,2021
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3.Resolution:Local Emergency Declaration Extension (COVID)~4:30 p.m.
10 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about a resolution that would extend the Mayor’s
August 20 proclamation that declared a local emergency related to COVID-19,rising cases,
and resurgence of the Delta variant.If extended,the related emergency order for masks in
K-12 schools,would also be extended.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,September 14,2021;Tuesday,October 12,2021;and Tuesday,
December 14,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,December 14,2021
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler reviewed the proposed extension of the Local Emergency
Declaration,specifically the extension of the mask mandate for schools in Salt Lake City.
Council discussed the importance of the mask mandate and the time frame for the
extension.
Straw Poll:Support for extending the mask mandate through March of 2022
was supported unanimously by those present.
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Tuesday,December 14,2021
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4.Ordinance:Budget Amendment No.4 for Fiscal Year 2021-22
Follow-up ~4:40 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about an ordinance that would amend the
final budget of Salt Lake City,including the employment staffing document,for Fiscal Year
2021-22.Budget amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments to the
City’s budgets,including proposed project additions and modifications.This amendment
includes creating a new Community Health Access Team or CHAT program,creating a new
park ranger pilot program,several items to spend American Rescue Plan Act or ARPA
funds including a new Westside perpetual housing fund,one-time community grants for
non-profits and businesses,and additional funding for the Community Commitment
Program,among other items.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,November 9,2021;Tuesday,November 16,2021;Tuesday,December
7,2021;and Tuesday,December 14,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,November 9,2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,November 16,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,December 14,2021
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke provided answers to the questions from Council regarding the Park Ranger
Program and Community Commitment Program.He reviewed the CARES act
funding,review process,remaining funds and assigning those funds to the Salt Lake City
Fire Department.
Straw Poll:Support for the CARES Act funding to be provided for Firefighter
time was supported unanimously by those present.
Council and Staff discussed the Formal meeting motion sheet pertaining to the Budget
Amendment,the straw polls held at prior meetings regarding funding for the emergency
shelter,funding the community and mitigation for businesses surrounding the emergency
shelter,how to appropriate the funding to the community,ensure it was used wisely,and
for all areas surrounding homeless services,importance to ensure the emergency shelter
was not a hindrance to the neighborhood,funding from other sources that will be used for
the emergency shelter,the responsibility of other entities to help with the homeless issues
in the state,the risk of waiting to allocate funding until January,and the potential motions
for the Budget Amendment.
Rachel Otto reviewed the discussions with County and State entities,daily shelter
operations and the request from the operational provider.She stated the funding should
be put toward community support throughout the city for neighborhoods surrounding
homeless service areas.
Andrew Johnston reviewed the challenges with operations of the emergency shelter
regarding staffing,the longer it goes the lower the cost for the season would be,waiting
until the new year to allocate funding would not change the current gap in funding,the
state cannot allocate funding until the new year,the impact of not having funding for
operations,and the provider would have a funding gap going forward into the new year.
Council Member Wharton asked the Administration to report on the number of police
calls responding to issues at Foothills Trail heads.
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Tuesday,December 14,2021
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5.Board Appointment:Art Design Advisory Board –Michael Mejia ~4:55 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Michael Mejia prior to considering appointment to the Art
Design Advisory Board for a term ending December 14,2024.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,December 14,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,December 14,2021
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler introduced Michael Meji.
Michael Mejia gave a short job history,and expressed his desire to serve on the Art
Design Advisory Board.
6.Board Appointment:Business Advisory Board –Andy Robertson ~5:00 p.m.
5 min.
The Council will interview Andy Robertson prior to considering appointment to the
Business Advisory Board for a term ending December 29,2025.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,December 14,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,December 14,2021
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler introduced Andy Robertson.
Andy Robertson gave a job history and expressed his desire to be a member of the
Business Advisory Board.
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Tuesday,December 14,2021
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7.Dinner Break ~5:05 p.m.
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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Tuesday,December 14,2021
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Standing Items
8.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler recognized Council Staff Member Russell Weeks,who was
retiring at the end of December,thanked him for the years of service,mentorship,
knowledge,history lessons,unique quotes,humor and numerous projects he has assisted
on while working for the City.Council presented him with a memory book of his time at
the City.
Russell Weeks expressed his pleasure of serving the City and his enjoyment in working
with the Council and Staff.His final quote “The least movement affects all nature,the
entire ocean changes because of a rock.–Pascal.
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;
•Confirming 2022 Annual Meeting Calendar
•Scheduling Items.
Minutes:
Cindy Gust-Jenson reviewed meeting date changes for the Council’s 2022 schedule.
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Tuesday,December 14,2021
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10.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
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.
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Tuesday,December 14,2021
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Meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm
Minutes Approved:January 4,2022
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City Council Chair
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City Recorder
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Tuesday,December 14,2021
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Amy Fowler (Jan 10, 2022 09:39 MST)
Cindy Trishman (Jan 10, 2022 10:43 MST)
12.14.2021 Work Session Minutes
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