05/18/2021 - MinutesThe Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA)of Salt Lake City met on Tuesday,
May 18,2021 in an Electronic Meeting,pursuant to the Chair’s determination.
The following Board Members were present:
Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,James Rogers,
Dennis Faris
Present Legislative leadership:
Cindy Gust-Jenson,Executive Director;Jennifer Bruno,Deputy Director;Lehua
Weaver,Associate Deputy Director
Present Agency Leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall
Danny Walz –Chief Operating Officer
Present City Staff:
Lisa Shaffer –Chief Administrative Officer,Rachel Otto –Chief of Staff,Katherine Lewis –City
Attorney,Allison Parks –Senior City Attorney,Tammy Hunsaker –Deputy Chief Operating
Officer,DeeDee Robinson –Minutes and Records Clerk,Thais Stewart –Minutes and Records
Clerk,Ben Luedtke –City Council Staff,Allison Rowland –Council Staff,Mary Beth Thompson
–Attendee,Robert Nutzman –Counicl Staff,Sam Owen –Council Staff,Amanda Lau –City
Council Staff
Full Meeting Audio
Meeting Packet Material
Director Chair Valdemoros presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 pm
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Tuesday,May 18,2021
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A.Comments:
1.General Comments to the Board ~2:00 p.m.
5 min
The RDA Board of Directors will receive public comments regarding Redevelopment
Agency business in the following formats:
1.Written comments submitted to RDA offices,451 South State Street,Suite 118,P.O.
Box 145455,Salt Lake City,UT.84114-5455.
2.Comments to the RDA Board of Directors.(Comments are taken on any item not
scheduled for a public Hearing,as well as on any other RDA Business.Comments are
limited to two minutes.)
Minutes:
Director Valdemoros welcomed attendees to the meeting and outlined the public meeting
guidelines.
Patrick Talley commented on the Livable City Initiative and the importance of a good
traffic pattern,and suggested adding dedicated bus lanes.
B.Public Hearing -individuals may speak to the Board once per public hearing topic
for two minutes,however written comments are always accepted:
1.Resolution:RDA Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2020-21
The Board will accept public comment for a resolution that would amend the final budget
of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2020-21.Budget
amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments in the Redevelopment
Agency’s budget,including proposed project additions and modifications,and staffing
changes.The amendment includes adjusting estimated property tax increment revenues
based on actual amounts received,additional funding for Station Center public
infrastructure in the Depot District,a TBD catalytic development along North Temple,a
new community and cultural initiative in the Granary District,and other changes.
Minutes:
There were no public comments.
C.Redevelopment Agency Business -The RDA Board of Directors will receive
information and/or hold discussions and/or take action on:
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Tuesday,May 18,2021
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1.Resolution:Electronic Meetings ~2:05 p.m.
5 min.
The Board will consider adopting a resolution which permits the Redevelopment Agency
Board of Directors and the Redevelopment Advisory Committee to meet electronically
pursuant to the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act.
Motion:
Moved by Director Mano,seconded by Director Dugan to approve Resolution 10 of
2021 for electronic meetings.
AYE:Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,James Rogers,Dennis
Faris
ABSENT:Amy Fowler
Final Result:6 –0 Pass
2.Resolution:RDA Budget Amendment No.1 for Fiscal Year 2020-21 ~2:10 p.m.
10 min.
The Board will receive a briefing,and consider adopting,a resolution amending the final
budget of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2020-21.Budget
amendments happen several times each year to reflect adjustments in the Redevelopment
Agency’s budget,including proposed project additions and modifications,and staffing
changes.The amendment includes adjusting estimated property tax increment revenues
based on actual amounts received,additional funding for Station Center public
infrastructure in the Depot District,a TBD catalytic development along North Temple,a
new community and cultural initiative in the Granary District,and other changes.
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke provided information regarding the budget amendment including the
request to adjust the annual budget based on actual tax increment received.
Board and Staff discussed the infrastructure development in the Depot
District,Northwest Quadrant Housing fund,Accessory Dwelling Unit program,and the
tax increment calculations for Fiscal Year 2022.
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Tuesday,May 18,2021
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3.Overview of the Redevelopment Agency Budget for Fiscal Year
2021-22
~2:20
p.m.
60 min.
The Board will receive a general overview of the proposed budget for the Redevelopment
Agency of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2021-22.The Board will continue to discuss the
Mayor’s Recommended Budget over the next several weeks and will have public hearings
on Tuesday May 18,2021 and Tuesday,June 1,2021 at 7 p.m.The Board expects to adopt
the budget in mid-June.
Minutes:
Danny Walz and Tammy Hunsaker presented an overview of the budget,including
the highlighted areas of focus:Station Center,North Temple Catalytic project,housing
development,and loan programs.
Board and Staff discussed the project areas and focus of the proposed budget,including:
•Housing Fund
•Accessory Dwelling Unit Program (ADU)
◦implementation process
◦streamlining options
◦funding for the program
•Northwest Quadrant (NWQ)funding
◦Phase 1 development
•The need to address or replace the expiring tax increment for the Depot District
4.Resolution:Fiscal Year 2021-22 Affordable Housing Development
Funding Priorities Follow-up
~3:20
p.m.
20 min.
The Board will continue consideration of RDA housing development funding priorities for
Fiscal Year 2021-22,and may consider adopting a resolution formalizing these priorities
to provide policy direction for RDA.In conjunction with their RDA budget deliberations,
the Board may also discuss the total amount dedicated to affordable housing
developments and the allocation of this amount among different program categories.
Minutes:
Agenda Items C3 &C4 were heard as one item.
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Tuesday,May 18,2021
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5.Board Appointment:Nicholas Peterson –Redevelopment Advisory
Committee (RAC)
~3:40
p.m.
5 min.
The Board will interview Nicholas Peterson prior to considering appointment to the RAC
for a term ending May 18,2025.
Minutes:
Nicholas Peterson was interviewed.Director Valdemoros said Mr.Peterson’s name would
be on the Consent Agenda for formal consideration.She confirmed the term would end
January 20,2025 not May 18,2025.
6.Report and Announcements from the Executive Director TENTATIVE
5 min.
Report of the Executive Director,including a review of information items,
announcements,and scheduling items.The Board of Directors may give feedback or
policy input.
Minutes:
Item not held.
7.Report and Announcements from RDA Staff TENTATIVE
5 min.
The Board may review Board information and announcements.The Board may give
feedback on any item related to City business,including but not limited to scheduling
items.
Minutes:
Item not held.
D.Written Briefings –the following briefings are informational in nature and
require no action of the Board.Additional information can be provided to the Board
upon request:
NONE.
E.Consent –the following items are listed for consideration by the Board and
can be discussed individually upon request.A motion to approve the
consent agenda is approving all of the following items:
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Tuesday,May 18,2021
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1.Board Appointment:Nicholas Peterson –Redevelopment Advisory
Committee (RAC)
The Board will consider approving Nicholas Peterson to the Redevelopment Advisory
Committee (RAC)for a term ending May 18,2025.
Motion:
Moved by Director Wharton,seconded by Director Dugan to approve the Consent Agenda
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,James Rogers
ABSTAIN:Dennis Faris
Final Result:6 –0 Pass
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Tuesday,May 18,2021
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F.Tentative Closed Session
The Board 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:
1.discussion of the character,professional competence,or physical or mental health of
an individual;
2.strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation;
3.strategy sessions to discuss the purchase,exchange,or lease of real property:
(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;
4.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
5.discussion regarding deployment of security personnel,devices,or systems;and
6.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:
Closed Session Start Time:3:36 p.m.
Board Members in attendance:Chris Wharton,Ana Valdemoros,Dan Dugan,Dennis Faris,
James Rogers,Darin Mano,and Amy Fowler.
City Staff in attendance:Mayor Mendenhall,Katherine Lewis,Allison Parks,Allison Rowland,
Ben Luedtke,Cindy Gust-Jenson,Danny Walz,Erin Cunningham,Jennifer Bruno,Lehua
Weaver,Lisa Shaffer,Mary Beth Thompson,Rachel Otto,Sam Owen,Tammy Hunsaker,Robert
Nutzman,and Cindy Lou Trishman.
Motion by Director Fowler,seconded by Director Wharton to exit the closed session.Roll
call vote was held,all voted aye.
Closed Session adjourned at 4:08 pm.
Sworn Statement
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Tuesday,May 18,2021
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Motion:
Moved by Director Wharton,seconded by Director Fowler to enter into Closed Session
for §52-4-205(l)(d)strategy sessions to discuss the purchase,exchange,or lease of
real property,and 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.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,James Rogers,
Dennis Faris
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
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Tuesday,May 18,2021
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G.Adjournment
CERTIFICATE OF POSTING
On or before 5:00 p.m.on _____________________,the undersigned,duly appointed City Recorder,does
hereby certify that the above notice and agenda was (1)posted on the Utah Public Notice Website created under
Utah Code Section 63F-1-701,and (2)a copy of the foregoing provided to The Salt Lake Tribune and/or the
Deseret News and to a local media correspondent and any others who have indicated interest.
CINDY LOU TRISHMAN
SALT LAKE CITY RECORDER
Final action may be taken in relation to any topic listed on the agenda,including but not limited
to adoption,rejection,amendment,addition of conditions and variations of options discussed.
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Meeting adjourned at 4:08 pm.
Minutes Approved:January 18,2022
______________________________
Redevelopment Agency Chair
______________________________
City Recorder
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Ana Valdemoros (Jan 18, 2022 17:45 MST)
Cindy Trishman (Jan 20, 2022 15:48 MST)
5.18.21 RDA Minutes
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