04/12/2022 - MinutesThe Board of Directors of the Redevelopment Agency (RDA)of Salt Lake City met on Tuesday,
April 12,2022 in a hybrid meeting.
The following Board Members were present:
Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,Alejandro Puy,
Victoria Petro-Eschler
Present Agency Leadership:
Mayor Erin Mendenhall
Danny Walz –Chief Operating Officer
Cara Lindsley –Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Present City Staff:
Rachel Otto –Chief of Staff,Katherine Lewis –City Attorney,Lauren Parisi –Project Manager,
Cindy Lou Trishman –City Recorder,DeeDee Robinson –Minutes and Records Clerk,Ben
Luedtke –Public Policy Analyst,Taylor Hill –City Council Staff,Scott Corpany –Council Staff
Director Chair Valdemoros presided at and conducted the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at:2:00 pm.
MINUTES OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SALT LAKE CITY
Tuesday,April 12,2022
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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:
Michael Valentine spoke regarding the Pantages Theater and the Salt Lake
Redevelopment Agency’s role in the sale of the property,as well as the Community
Preservation Plan (CPP)(adopted by the City in 2012)being an important guiding
document on historic buildings in the City.(Mr.Valentine provided copies of the CPP to all
members of the Council.)
Casey McDonough spoke regarding the Pantages Theater and the Salt Lake
Redevelopment Agency’s role in the sale of the property (including efforts he was involved
in to save the theater),and urged the Council to recognize the CPP’s
rules/policies/ordinances.
B.Public Hearing -individuals may speak to the Board once per public hearing topic
for two minutes,however written comments are always accepted:
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Tuesday,April 12,2022
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1.Resolution:RDA Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2021-22 -
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The Board will accept public comment about a resolution that would amend the final
budget of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2021-22.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 funding for development around the Ballpark,an
accessory dwelling unit pilot program in the 9-Line project area,and transferring the
Housing Trust Fund to the RDA among other items.
Minutes:
Benjamin Luedtke provided a brief introduction to the budget amendment.
There were no public comments.
Motion:
Moved by Director Mano,seconded by Director Dugan to close the public
hearing.
AYE:Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,Alejandro Puy,
Victoria Petro-Eschler
ABSENT:Amy Fowler
Final Result:6 –0 Pass
C.Redevelopment Agency Business -The RDA Board of Directors will receive
information and/or hold discussions and/or take action on:
1.Approval of Minutes ~2:05 p.m.
5 min.
The Board will approve the meeting minutes of Tuesday,March 8,2022.
Motion:
Moved by Director Dugan,seconded by Director Wharton to approve the
minutes of March 8,2022.
AYE:Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,Alejandro Puy,
Victoria Petro-Eschler
ABSENT:Amy Fowler
Final Result:6 –0 Pass
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Tuesday,April 12,2022
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2.Resolution:RDA Budget Amendment No.2 for Fiscal Year 2021-22
Follow-up
~2:10
p.m.
20 min
The Board will receive a follow-up briefing about,and consider adopting a resolution that
would amend the final budget of the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City for Fiscal
Year 2021-22.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 funding for development
around the Ballpark,an accessory dwelling unit pilot program in the 9-Line project area,
and transferring the Housing Trust Fund to the RDA among other items.
Minutes:
Benjamin Luedtke said information was recently provided to the Board regarding
estimated tax increment amounts from the original transmittal to the final amounts
confirmed by the County -and noted estimates were fairly accurate (some with slight
increases/decreases),detailed the four new items included on the revised transmittal (all
which were discussed at the last briefing),and provided possible motions for Board
Members to consider regarding the proposed resolution.
Motion:
Moved by Director Mano,seconded by Director Petro-Eschler to approve
Resolution 3 of 2022 as proposed.
AYE:Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,Alejandro Puy,
Victoria Petro-Eschler
ABSENT:Amy Fowler
Final Result:6 –0 Pass
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Tuesday,April 12,2022
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3.Informational:North Temple Strategic
Intervention Fund ~2:30 p.m.
30 min
The Board will receive a briefing about the North Temple Strategic Intervention Fund
which has an approximate balance of $4 million.The briefing includes potentially
expanding the use of the Strategic Intervention Fund to prioritize objectives identified in
the North Temple Project Area Implementation Plan and within the context of the RDA
Equitable and Inclusive Development Work Plan.Eligible uses could be property
acquisitions,barriers to redevelopment like environmental contamination or utility issues,
and incentivizing inclusion in private redevelopments of community benefits like family-
sized housing units or integration with the new Folsom Trail.
Minutes:
Cara Lindsley and Danny Walz provided information regarding:
Strategic Intervention Fund
•Background;funds consolidated from North Temple Project Area Tax Increment,
Primary Housing Fund,and prior years’North Temple Catalytic Project budgets
–totaling $4 Million toward North Temple Strategic Intervention Fund
•Details of the North Temple Project Area Implementation Plan and associated
objectives (guiding document for prioritization of RDA projects)
•Details of the RDA Equitable and Inclusive Development Work Plan
•Goals for the North Temple Strategic Intervention Fund
•Activities proposed for the funding;property acquisition,site development cost
(cleaning of contaminated properties,etc.),and development support for community
benefits
•Next steps,including the consideration of a straw poll to provide RDA Staff direction
Board Members and Staff discussed if there was adequate staff available to support the
effort,how to prioritize the funding,tracking of funding (ensuring no “double dipping”),
and ensuring the loan process was accessible and effortless for all applicants.
Straw Poll:Unanimous support to move forward with the Strategic Intervention Fund
expansion (particularly the three ideas as presented)with the intention to bring
information back to the Board for final funding review/decision.
Director Fowler joined the meeting during this agenda item (2:30 pm.)
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4.Resolution:Affordable Housing Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year
2022-23
~3:00
p.m.
20 min
The Board will receive a briefing about,and consider a resolution that would adopt the
Affordable Housing Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-23.These Funding Priorities
guide the upcoming fiscal year’s housing activities including the requirements of the
competitive affordable housing notice of funding availability (NOFA).
Minutes:
Allison Rowland provided an introduction to the resolution.
Lauren Parisi provided an overview of the Affordable Housing Funding Priorities,what
the resolution contained/provided for,explained the difference between primary housing
vs.secondary housing,and statutory restrictions/regulations being located in the funding
policy.
Motion:
Moved by Director Dugan,seconded by Director Puy to adopt Resolution 4 of
2022 identifying the Housing Funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,
Alejandro Puy,Victoria Petro-Eschler
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
5.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.
6.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:
Danny Walz announced the hiring of Austin Taylor (Project Manager)to the RDA.
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.
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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:
1.Set Date –Resolution:Budget for the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake
City for Fiscal Year 2022-23 -
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The Board will set the dates of Tuesday,May 17,2022 and Tuesday,June 7,2022 at 7 p.m.
to accept public comment and consider approving a resolution adopting the final budget
for the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Motion:
Moved by Director Wharton,seconded by Director Mano to approve.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,Alejandro Puy,
Victoria Petro-Eschler
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
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Tuesday,April 12,2022
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F.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 Started at 3:00 pm.
Held via Webex and in the Work Session Room (location)
Council Members in Attendance:Council Members Dugan,Petro-Eschler,Puy,Mano,Wharton
and Valdemoros,and Fowler (online)
City Staff in Attendance:Mayor Mendenhall,Katherine Lewis,Rachel Otto,Lisa Shaffer,Mary
Beth Thompson,Andrew Johnston,Cindy Gust-Jenson,Jennifer Bruno,Lehua Weaver,Cindy
Lou Trishman,Beatrix Sieger,Ben Luedtke,Taylor Hill,Scott Corpany,Isaac Canedo,Danny
Walz,Robyn Stine,Tracy Tran,Allison Parks,Cara Lindsley,Erin Cunningham,Robyn Stine,
Ashley Ogden,Kate Werrett,Lauren Parisi,Austin Taylor,and Amanda Greenland.
Closed Session ended at 3:38 pm.
Motion:
Moved by Director Wharton,seconded by Director Dugan to enter into Closed
Session for the purposes of strategy sessions to discuss the purchase,exchange,or
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lease of real property,and attorney-client matters that are privileged pursuant to
Utah Code §78B-1-137.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,Alejandro Puy,
Victoria Petro-Eschler
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
Motion:
Moved by Director Mano,seconded by Director Wharton to exit the Closed
Session.
AYE:Amy Fowler,Ana Valdemoros,Chris Wharton,Daniel Dugan,Darin Mano,Alejandro Puy,
Victoria Petro-Eschler
Final Result:7 –0 Pass
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G.Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at:3:38 pm.
Minutes Approved:June 14,2022.
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Redevelopment Agency Chair
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City Recorder
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Ana Valdemoros (Jun 22, 2022 11:54 MDT)
Cindy Trishman (Jun 27, 2022 12:28 MDT)
April 12, 2022 RDA Minutes - Approved June
14, 2022
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