04/06/2021 - Work Session - MinutesThe City Council of Salt Lake City,Utah,met in Work Session on Tuesday,April 6,2021 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 –Salt Lake City Recorder,Katherine Lewis –City Attorney,Amanda Lau –Public
Engagement &Communication Specialist,Ben Luedtke –Senior Public Policy Analyst,Brian Fullmer
–Constituent Liaison,Policy Analyst,Robert Nutzman –Administrative Assistant,Sam Owen
–Public Policy Analyst,DeeDee Robinson –Deputy City Recorder,Chief Mike Brown –Police Chief,
Tony Milner –Housing &Neighborhood Development Policy &Program Manager,Debbie Lyons
–Sustainability Director,Jennifer Schumann –CED,HAND,Nick Norris –Planning Director,Aaron
Barlow –Principal Planner,Paul Nielson –Senior City Attorney,Wayne Mills –Planning Manager,
Anna Anglin –Principal Planner
Council Member Amy Fowler presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 2:07 pm.
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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 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 reviewed the COVID-19 mask mandate discontinuing on April 10,2021,
COVID-19 statistics for Salt Lake City/County,vaccination data,locations and
availability;Community Connection Program Update that provided court services,vaccines,and
other services to the homeless population;reviewed the expansion of the Downtown Ambassador
program extended along the North Temple corridor and the success of the Police Bike Squad.
Chief Mike Brown provided an update on the program and the role of the Police
Department,identifying their role as safety and security for everyone;reviewed homeless camp
abatements,and providing adequate notice with the Health Department.
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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;
◦a presentation of recommendations from the School Safety Subcommittee;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 introduced the Commission Members and the recommendations provided
by the School Safety Subcommittee.
Nicole Salazar-Hall (Racial Equity in Policing Commission Member)and
Moises Prospero (Racial Equity in Policing Commission Member)presented the
recommendations from the subcommittee,noting:significant reform with the juvenile justice
system because of the involvement of Salt Lake City Police;reviewed citation statistics,and the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)between the City and the School District.They stated
the goal of the Commission was to keep kids out of the school to prison pipeline by identifying
at risk individuals,providing services with intense case management,following through and
building success for these individuals with support from the Promising Youth Program (Ashley
Fletcher,inside the Police Department).They discussed the issue of space in the Public Safety
Building for the program,potential issues with the program being under the Police Department
and asked the Council to consider moving the program under the City umbrella outside of the
SLCPD.They reviewed the summer program,Promising Youth,that helped build relationships
with high-risk youth,providing outside youth programs and continuing the relationship building
efforts to make progress.
Ms.Salazar-Hall reviewed the Commission’s recommendation for a full-time City employee who
will act as a liaison between the SLCPD,School District,and the Senior Advisor of Education to
contribute to information sharing,building relationships,ensuring funding and students were
being served adequately.The full-time employee could fulfill the role to meet quarterly or
monthly,meet goals in the oversight commission meetings,increase information outlining the
School Resource Officer program with measurable goals of the MOU;comprehension and
understanding of the purpose of the program and to confirm whether it was helping,harming,or
doing nothing for students.
Council Member Valdemoros inquired if there were scholarships or apprenticeship programs
that were being developed for those graduating high school,giving the students something to
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look forward to.Mr.Prospero stated that had not been addressed but would be a great option.
Council Member Wharton inquired what office the full-time employee would work under.
Commissioner Salazar-Hall responded it could be best housed in the Mayor’s office.
Rogelio Romero Paredes (Racial Equity in Policing Commission Member)reviewed the Peer
Court Program that helped keep youth out of the system.
Council Member Johnston inquired about the metrics for the School Resource Officer,the
citation count,and whether there was an outline to measure success of the program.Siobhan
Locke (Racial Equity in Policing Commission Facilitator,Langdon Group)stated the metrics
was a work in progress.Council Member Johnston asked about the proposed budget for peer
court.Mr.Prospero reviewed the current employees for the program and the number of kids
that used the program.
Mayor Mendenhall stated the Mayor’s Office would research funding for the Peer Court
program.
Ms.Rowland stated the Commission was not asked to provided budget requests.
Mr.Prospero stated connecting the peer court and Promising Youth programs was a valuable
idea.
Council Member Dugan inquired if Highland and West High Schools participated in the peer
court program and if the individuals on the court rotated roles.Commissioner Romero
reviewed the students involved in the program and their roles,explained the program began
at West High,and was intended to be throughout Salt Lake City.
Council Member Dugan questioned the number School Resource Officers during the year and
how many would continue with the program through the summer.Mr.Prospero reviewed the
number of School Resource Officers currently working in the schools and the preferred number
of officers to work in the program as schools reopened.
Ben Luedtke provided an update on the Police Audit that was tentatively scheduled for a
briefing on April 20,2021.
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3.Informational:Ranked Choice Voting Overview and Pilot Project Follow-
up ~2:50 p.m.
30 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing 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 and Tuesday,April 6,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Ben Luedtke presented the report on Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)and its associated costs.
Cindy Lou Trishman reviewed the deadlines for publishing in local newspapers.
Lauren Shafer reviewed the materials that would be provided by the Lieutenant Governor’s
Office and the data from other cities regarding candidate spending with or without a primary
election.
Council Members and Staff discussed if a primary election was or was not necessary with RCV,
voter education,funding for voter education and multiple page balloting,cost for RCV,fiscal
impacts to candidates with or without a primary,funding from the Lieutenant Governor’s Office,
the importance of Salt Lake City being a leader to roll out RCV,and if Council Members seeking
re-election should or should not be involved in the decision.
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4.Ordinance:Idling of Vehicles Ordinance Amendments ~3:20 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will be briefed about an ordinance that would amend a section of the Salt Lake City
Code related to idling of vehicles,penalty amendments,and exemption amendments.The
proposed changes include updated language for idling restriction exceptions,such as during
extreme temperatures,operation of equipment in emergency and law enforcement vehicles,or
stopped for traffic control devices.The proposed update would also allow the City to issue a
citation after only one warning.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Samuel Owen presented the Idling of Vehicles Ordinance Amendments.
Debbie Lyons reviewed the warning and citation statistics for the Ordinance,stated idling was
harmful to the health and safety of the City and its residents,was against the law,and the
amendments would bring the language inline with what was practiced across the valley.
Council Members and Staff discussed language being removed or added to the ordinance,the
intent of the ordinance,and if it was enforceable.
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5.One-year Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant &Other
Federal Grants for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Follow-up ~3:40 p.m.
45 min.
The Council will receive a follow-up briefing about the Mayor’s funding recommendations and an
appropriations resolution that would adopt the One-year Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year
2021-22.The plan 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.The resolution would approve an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement between Salt Lake City and the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD).
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,March 23,2021 and Tuesday,April 6,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,March 16,2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,April 6,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,April 20,2021
Minutes:
Council Member Fowler reviewed the One-Year Action Plan for Community Development Block
Grant &Other Federal Grants for Fiscal Year 2021-22,the timeline for discussion and approval.
Ben Luedtke reminded the Council that the Public Services portion of CDBG was limited to
15%of the total CDBG award.
Council Member Valdemoros spoke regarding the application for Utah AIDS Foundation
regarding housing for people with AIDS and the recommendation to fund health services for
those individuals.
Tony Milner stated the mental health application was new,reviewed the Housing Authority’s
rent assistance program and how taking money from the housing fund might be detrimental to
the overall program.
Council Member Fowler sought clarification on how decreasing funds for the Housing Authority
programs would effect the program and if funds could be supplemented from elsewhere.
Jennifer Schumann stated there were no additional funds,that have not already been
allocated,to grant to the Aids Foundation.
Council and Staff discussed the different areas funding may be available,the grant requests,and
if other programs could help with funding mental health services for people with AIDS.
Council Member Johnston inquired about the Public Services request in Section 18 &20 for the
Miller Resource and Gale A.King Resource Center funding,what was the reasoning for the result
in funding for these entities differently.Mr.Milner reviewed the history of grant funding for the
two resource centers and what lead to the final determination for allocating the different funding
amounts to the two programs.
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Council Member Johnston asked for further clarification on the application scoring and if any
other mitigating factor played a part in the decision.This would help the Council understand the
reasoning behind the decision for allocating funding differently for each program.
Council Member Dugan stated there were some areas that were not being funded that greatly
impacted the community such as homeless services and inquired if the Council would be willing
to redirect some of the money granted to other programs to these services.
Council and Staff discussed the impacts to funding one program versus the other,what would
happen if funding was decreased or re-allocated to other areas,and reviewed the allocation
process.
Council Member Fowler asked about the Homeless Youth Resource Center security remodel and
upgrades application and if there was a way to teach the applicants about the process,in order
for them to obtain funding in the future.
Mr.Milner stated the request did not fit in the consolidated plan at this time therefore it was not
funded.
Council Member Valdemoros asked the difference between the Small Repair program and the
Housing rehab program.Ms.Shumann reviewed the difference in the projects and the cost of
the repairs each program offered.
6.Tentative Break ~4:25 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.Informational:Accessory Dwelling Unit Annual Report ~4:45 p.m.
15 min.
The Council will receive a briefing about the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)annual report.The
report is required to include the number of applications received,the address of each unit for
which an application was submitted,an explanation of why an application was denied,and a
map showing approved accessory dwelling units.This report covers the time period from
October 2018 to December 31,2020.The report is required by ordinance to be transmitted to
the City Council by February 15,2021.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Nick Norris presented the Accessory Dwelling Unit Annual Report.
Council Member Wharton questioned the affect Conditional Use approval had on ADUs.Mr.
Norris reviewed the cost,time frame,and impacts of the Conditional Use Ordinance on ADUs.
Council Member Johnston inquired how owner occupancy was verified.Mr.Norris reviewed the
registration for ADU,clarified that most ADUs were rented by family members,and enforcement
addressed if the units were zoning compliant and verified occupancy at that time.
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Council Member Johnston asked for an update on the incentive programs for ADUs.Jennifer
Bruno stated that information would be in the Redevelopment Agency (RDA)report.
Council Member Johnston stated he favored the recommendations and would suggest adding
the policies to future ordinances with regard to housing.
Council Member Mano agreed with the favorable recommendation however,square footage
needed to be addressed to offer adequate housing.
Council Member Wharton discussed areas of the City that could allow for ADUs to be
constructed.
Council Member Fowler stated the hesitation could also be due to the district not wanting to add
ADUs,and not due to lack of space.
Council Member Valdemoros stated that she was concerned with accessibility for this program in
regard to those who might not be able to afford specialists to help walk them through this
process,and there would need to be a way of opening it up to those households.
Council discussed where ADUs could be constructed due to density,what was driving/deterring
the development of ADUs,and how AirBnBs were enforced with ADUs.
8.Ordinance:Learned Alley Vacation (1025 West North Temple and 1022,
1028,1030,and 1032 West Learned Avenue)~5:00 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will be briefed about an ordinance that would vacate a City-owned alley adjacent to
properties at 1025 West North Temple and 1022,1028,1030 and 1032 West Learned Avenue.The
applicant petitioned to vacate the 180-foot long section of public alley to consolidate the properties
immediately abutting the alley.If approved,the applicant plans to consolidate the lots adjacent to
the alley and construct a multi-family residential structure.The proposed project would still need to
meet relevant zoning requirements and the applicant would need to submit a separate petition.The
closure will not impact traffic or access.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,May 18,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,June 1,2021
Minutes:
Brian Fullmer presented the Learned Alley Vacation at 1025 West North Temple and 1022,
1028,1030,and 1032 West Learned Avenue.
Aaron Barlow spoke to the Planning Commissions recommendations,the benefit of the alley
vacation and the future use of the surrounding homes for affordable housing.
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Council Member Mano asked about the legality of making an alley vacation contingent on a
future petition.Paul Nielson stated the condition,recommended by the Planning Commission,
was possible to add to the approval of this petition.
Cindy Gust-Jenson stated the alley vacation was a discretionary determination by the
Council.
Riley Rogers (applicant)gave a presentation on the alley,said it was used by the neighboring
restaurant and homes as parking and entry to their respective properties.He reviewed the
relocation practices used for the residences of the homes.
Jarod Hall (project architect)reviewed the benefits of the proposal for the City,and the
proposed development for the property.
Wayne Mills stated conditions had been placed on alley vacations in the past but not to the
nature of the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Council discussed the process to add the condition for affordable housing to the alley vacation,if
it was something the applicant was willing to add to the development,and if it was something
that would halt this petition.
Mr.Rogers stated the development was not designed with affordable housing units but would
like to incorporate affordable housing into his future projects.
9.Ordinance:Fern Subdivision Alley Vacation ~5:20 p.m.
20 min.
The Council will be briefed about a proposal that would vacate a City-owned alley known as the
Fern Subdivision Alley located between 1000 East and 1100 East and between Wood Avenue and
Logan Avenue.The east-west portion of the alley runs behind eight homes between 1019 East
and 1053 East Logan Avenue.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Hold hearing to accept public comment -Tuesday,May 18,2021 at 7 p.m.
TENTATIVE Council Action -Tuesday,June 1,2021
Minutes:
Brian Fullmer presented the Fern Subdivision Alley Vacation.
Anna Anglin stated the alley was only visible on paper,reviewed the number of property
owners that signed the petition,and detailed the use of the alley by the surrounding properties.
Kathleen A.Bratcher (applicant)stated she was available to answer any questions.
10.Informational:Engineering Division's Six Year Pavement Plan and
Roadway Selection Committee Presentation Written Briefing
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The Council will receive a written briefing about the 2020 Six Year Pavement Plan regarding street
conditions and projects in the City.A presentation to the Roadway Selection Committee is also
included.The plan and presentation identify upcoming street reconstruction locations and estimated
costs.The reconstructions are largely funded by an $87 million voter-approved bond which is part of
the Funding Our Future initiative.Other information provided includes the street network overall
pavement condition,recently completed street reconstructions,and the City’s approach to street
maintenance.
FYI –Project Timeline:(subject to change per Chair direction or Council discussion)
Briefing -Tuesday,April 6,2021
Set Public Hearing Date -n/a
Hold hearing to accept public comment -n/a
TENTATIVE Council Action -n/a
Minutes:
Council requested Staff to add Council District boundaries to the map.
Ben Luedtke reviewed the rotation of the street plan throughout the Council Districts.
Standing Items
11.Report of the Chair and Vice Chair
Report of Chair and Vice Chair.
Minutes:
Item not held.
12.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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13.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
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(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.
Minutes:
Item not held.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm.
Minutes Approved:February 15,2022
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City Council Chair
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City Recorder
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